2 Years Alone Building an Off Grid Log Cabin in the Wilderness, Start to Finish
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- Опубліковано 30 гру 2022
- Reflecting back on the last 2 years spent building an off grid log cabin alone in the Canadian wilderness.
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! This video is the full version of the 9 minute video on my other channel (Shawn James), which you can watch here: • 2 Years Alone Building...
They both document just the log cabin exterior build, not the creation of the rest of the wilderness homestead, such as the outhouse, food gardens, greenhouse, etc., which can be viewed weekly or by following along in the Playlists on both channels. I'll create and upload an interior cabin video once it's finished later this winter.
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I just watched an hour and a half video of a man building a cabin by himself. Today was a good day.
It has been a good day.
Wow before I read your comment I did not even notice I had spent so long watching this
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I think people under estimate the overall difficulty of such a task that this man accomplished. The strength, the accuracy, time management (seasons, weather, daylight), the mental aspect (being secluded, wild animals, not close to healthcare, absent from family), oh and documenting all of it, editing and everything else that I missed. My hats off to Shawn. “My self Reliance” I couldn’t thin of a better title. Happy New Year!
Thank you! Happy New Year
Exactly..and its not Shawn's first Cabin....what Shawn does amazes me!!...mind blowing...
110% agree such a talented craftsman. Absolutely fantastic. Hey Shaun I got my “Cabin Life”hoodie for Christmas. Super comfy. Keep up the great content and HNY🎉.
It's definitely a herculean effort! No doubt!
Is this on Patreon?
This man isy hero,I wanted to do this when I was 19 , now I'm 84 and the longing is still there. So I enjoy watching our hero and pretend I'm there with him.
I am 74, you speak from the heart!
❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Any advice on life to a 30 year old? I appreciate you old timers
I feel like the attraction of achieving this goal is ingrained into our souls before we are born, and when meet others who speak our language it makes sense. I hear you loud and clear, my long lost friend.
Watch @Erik Grankvist
That was really nice of you to keep your dog company while she built that entire cabin by herself.
Himself
@@MichaelCruse-li4gk Oh, thought the doggie was a girl
😂😂😂😂! Great pups! She was the supervisor!
I’m watching from a hospital bed with renal failure. Everyone who sees this should be grateful for your health. Take care y’all…
Hope you got better! Wishing you healing
@@pianotutorialsbyjasper8083he died
@@Vibinzzzz1 That's not funny in the least. In fact, it's awful.
@@Vibinzzzz1 how do you know?
I make no judgement in what caused this persons renal failure. At the age of 60, I was disgusted with my health and realized if I didn’t change my diet, I would face a disease ridden senior life. I changed my diet to LOW CARB…in 10 months, I lost 50 lbs, got off 7 medications and had the best blood test results ever. I eat one 2k-2.5k calorie meal a day between 4-8pm. I fast 20 hours per day and I walk 8 miles every other day. I still follow this way of eating and exercise.
His dog sat around and watched him for two years...and loved every minute of it!
His dog is the key factor in his success 👌👌👌🙏
Holy smokes sir…I thought I could watch a video to help me sleep but instead I was so fascinated watching a master builder I couldn’t stop watching and it’s now 12:23 am. I considered my late husband a master builder so I was able to appreciate this so much!! Thank you! I read many comments and couldn’t agree more.
My Daddy built the house I grew up in, and there aren't many men like him and you left in the world--you're the true heroes! He passed away in September, and my life will never be the same. Several years ago, Daddy and I picked out a spot on our land for a cabin, but for now, I just have to enjoy others building them--this one is spectacular!
I'm sorry for your loss. Keep pushing through this you got it! Maybe one day you'll be able to be with him in heaven an build a cabin together.
Thank you for that! Brings tears to think about that possibility!
I love how the dog is always like “hey let’s play” as he’s digging out dirt and building
As a man who has trouble putting together IKEA furniture (even with the directions), I am in awe of your amazing skill and hard work. What a beautiful cabin in the woods!
Tip: its not funny or cute but foolish & weak to demean your SELF like that there's plenty of people who are all too willing to do it for you then next take from you all you have and hold most dear if that is what you truly want.
@@rezzer7918 are u nuts?
Magnificent cabin and admirable welling power 👍
@@rezzer7918weirdo, tf you yapping on about?
@@rezzer7918you do have a point about that self depreciating trend
My Amish neighbor was a carpenter, and watched him build his house, carriage house, and his barn workshop. It too was an absolute work of art. Few people will ever get to witness such craftsmanship
I do believe that this is every young man’s dream as a kid we used to dream about building something like this in the woods since we learned about stacking pencils in school lol anyway GOOD JOB ENJOYED WATCHING THANKS 👍❤️😁
MAN...the construction skills you have, foundation, basement, burning those logs, and moving those heavy logs, let alone the fabulous insulation: this will be a toasty warm castle for you. WELL DONE
When I saw you are building your cabin under the heavy snow I remembered my father that he passed away since seven years, his job was construction he was always working under the snow ❄️. God bless you and RIP my father. Men always worked for their families, he raised us with his own fatigue and I appreciate every dad that worked so hard. God bless you again.
Amen to that 💪💪🙏
If theres going to be an apocalypse I want to be with Shawn. This man is beyond a mans man.
"woodworking"
This is absolutely brilliant.
Absolutely awesome! Years from now this cabin will be mistaken for something that has been preserved from 100+ years ago, while outlasting the garbage products and craftsmanship of our modern 'convenience'.
Well made log cabin can last long time, my family has old stable which is made 1812. Its worst enemy is sun, southern wall vaporize slowly away, 3 other walls are in good condition.
So true and his girls and grandkiddies will be proud.
It is mind boggling to see how an extremely difficult task was managed by a single person.His knowledge and ability to use basic tools was very impressive. What the video doesn’t show is how much mental strength he needed to persist to completion. Shawn I congratulate you for completing a monumental job. It was obvious you had the ability to overcome any and all obstacles.
Absolutely nailed it sir! Good comment! I built my house but I used modern tools etc. It was “difficult” to say the least. But the most challenging thing was staying motivated. It is a monumental effort mentally, especially when things aren’t exactly going your way. This guy is an inspiration.
I dont think it was done with simple tools certain parts around the beginning you can see several excavator tracks in the dirt. A monumental task to be sure but theres things he isnt showing you
Watch @Erik Grankvist
Вот это дом! Крепкий, надежный, теплый, красивый! Природа великолепная, а мужчина - мечта!!!
It is amazing what can be accomplished when you don't have to spend 8/10 hours a day making someone else rich. You've come a long way. Thank you for letting me follow along.Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
OMG another child who things capitalism is bad.
@@madd5 Not all employees are treated properly...especially in a modern country like the USA.
@@madd5 Average home price in the US is 428k, the average yearly salary is $54k. Average home price in the US in 1970 was 24k, Average salary was $6100. So it costs 8 full average salaries to buy a home today. In 1970 it only cost 4 and a lot of the homes being purchased today are the same homes that were being purchased in 1970.
Average cost of a private college education in the US today is $36k, in 1970 it was $1800. 2/3 the average salary today. A bit over 1/4 the average salary in 1970.
Average renters in 1970 paid a little over a 1/4 of their monthly income on rent. Today Average renters pay nearly 1/2 of their earnings on rent.
Average Salaries for college grads is even more stark. In 1970 it was 10k. Today it is 55k. An average home today costs 8 full college grad yearly salaries. In 1970 it only cost 2 1/2.
There is a reason "Children" today feel that capitalism (at least todays current corrupt corporatist version of capitalism) has failed them.
yes, owning your own business accelerates your chance of becoming wealthy.....btw you can accomplish this same goal by working for someone else...albeit you will get there, it will be at a slow and steady pace......remember...slow and steady always wins the race....lol
@@madd5 OMG another child who thinks anyone criticizing the current system must be a communist. Believe it or not, back in the 40s and 50s, when a whole family of four, a dog and cat, with a two car garage in the suburbs, etc, could be comfortably maintained on _one person's very average nine to five job,_ that was still capitalism. Countries that have free university education, universal healthcare, _those countries are capitalist systems too._ The choices are not only "suffer under the current *incredibly unbalanced* system" or "turn into China" you know. There are an infinite number of ways to improve people's lives within a capitalist system that we are not doing -- mainly because people have been told to believe that any improvement is socialism and bad for... some reason they don't understand and can't explain.
I'm no longer so proud of the shed I built. Your precision and skill is second to none. You sir deserve a beer.
This man is a legend! I cannot fathom the dedication, skill, and sheer willingness he possesses to complete this project. I often feel overwhelmed when looking up at my towering goals, but this inspires me to keep moving forward no matter the size of the mountain ahead of me.
Many Men have the financial ability to support such an undertaking yet lack the skills ,stamina ,mental and physical ability while many men only lack the financial ability to achieve such a task. A task such as this takes so much more than what is being shown. Success must first be achieved in society in order to be able to fund such an undertaking. Hats off to you for such a very hard journey and work in order to even be able to start a project like this. I sure hope someone who receives this one day understands what it took to happen. One doesn't simply trot of into the wilderness ,drop some trees and build a cabin ....years, n years of hard work long before the first tree was ever felled 👍💯
Amazing job!
This man is a MACHINE !
I love how Callie is just always there to supervise the work.
It was a blessing in disguise that the neighbor from his first home caused so much problems. It was a sad day when he announced he was selling and starting all over again. I remember thinking then that the Lord was going to give him a better home and more beautiful piece of land. So many prayers later coupled with an incredible tenacity and ingenuity very few can muster, Shawn has built a beautiful home for himself and his wife. ❤ & ✊🏻 for this man from us all here. Blessed CHRISTmas and ‘23 to you Shawn + your lovely family.
Had to slow this down to 1/2 speed.. thought of all that work was making me struggle to eat my Xmas pudding !
I have built many things by myself, but this has to be the toughest man I've ever seen. What an accomplishment. Something to be proud of.
❤The Dog Helping😂
I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey from start to finish. I'm chuckling to myself as I imagine environmentalists cringing in unity at the sight and sound of falling trees while sipping on their lattes as they scroll on their phones in some metropolis. Nice job Shawn.
I can't believe its been TWO YEARS! So great. One of the best channels on UA-cam.
Yes it is! I ask my youngest son to start watching. He doesn't have much time he's raising 4 boys. 🥰 I hope they grow up being like Mr. Shawn James.
My Lord, you must have a back made of steel, my back is hurting just watching your video. A job well done and thank you for sharing
Not only is he an absolute professional, but also so damn calm and patient. Of course, I couldn't do something like that and would be cursing every 30 seconds.
It says a lot about a man when animals, women, and children can relax in his presence. It never fails to strike me how good Shawn's vibes must be.
Your comment... u understood everything
so true... and he has aa most wonderful four-legged partner... i just watched another start to finish cabin build video and the absence of a dog was very apparent... it just wasn't the same without a furry friend to help
Taking Lincoln logs to the ultimate level.
Wow....can't even believe one man did this alone. It's gorgeous!
I can't be the only one who finds watching this relaxing..
I cannot imagine this guy's handshake. Cheers.
I just found what I will do for the last hour and 25 mins at work on last day of 2022. Thank you Shawn.
It's been two years already?! Man, there is a lot in there I forgot was done. Considering all this was done by one man, it's an amazing accomplishment.
Not only a master carpenter, engineer and then some, that is one serious dude. This guy is no joke. Beautiful work and dedication to a task without compromising.
An astonishing solo achievement. Knowledge, skill, persistence and sheer hardworking, maybe a bit of bloody mindedness to get through the weather battered times. Hats off to you. 👍🪒😬 Phil. Suffolk U.K.
Glad Callie is overseeing everything.
It's really awesome what you accomplished.
What a beautiful dog too!!
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I scrolled way too far to find a comment about the pup lol
Golden retrievers make the best supervisors! I would have to have double the amount of tools because my Golden would steal the tools behind my back! Your pup looks so happy to have their toy thrown! I have to admit my back hurts watching you work so hard! Your hard work is impressive!
The sound of tools being put to use and the ambience of nature, nothing better. Thank you.
I've been watching for several years, it's amazing!! Such a lost talent, a lost art, all of this used to be common place for men. More men today should know how to do these things!! I hope more young men will be inspired & try doing a smaller version!! Hard work is gratifying especially building something with your own 2 hands & the satisfaction that comes from it!!
That amount of tenacity and grits displayed by this man is overwhelming. 👍
This longer version is better than the more condensed one. I said you did a great job of editing out the gristle to leave just meat. I see now that you left a lot of meat on the cutting room floor to get this down to that short version. Really a delightful way to spend my Saturday morning, thank you.
Craftsmanship out of the top drawer, that was just incredible on so many levels👌
Shawn, there are not many people in this world who can say, they handled each and every piece of building their home. You are amazing. Hut ab.
Boy GOD was with you doing that. Especially when you had that window pushing it up and it could have fallen on your head. Stay safe and may GOD watch over you.🙏😊 also where you were putting the roof on. Your ideas were amazing. 😊
The dog just keeps following u and carrying his toy🥶
That was one hell of a cabin to build all alone. Hats off to this ole boy he definitely put some hard work into this one.
Grandchildren(if would be any) of this man will be remembering their Grandpa for this Historic gift.
This man is an old soul. So much knowledge to do such a spectacular job. I can barely boil an egg. love it! 🌟
What I would've done to be on that site working with this man, and absorbing every single moment of perspicacious knowledge I could. This is the work of a man that has overcome many trials. I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration.
I struggle with mental health.. watching you in middle of forest building wooden house it’s the best therapy .. thank you
This is incredibly fascinating to me. Not only because of the skill and craftsmanship,and my fantasy of building an off grid homestead, but because this has 7.4 million views! - which tells me others have the same thoughts!
The long winding road from trees to cabin took its toll but look at the resulting videos achieved and the masses that stayed with you Shawn and Cali.
All the best for tomorrow - 1st January 2023
It’s been 2 years??? Holy moly where does time go!! Congrats!
He is the final boss, respect
This is more like a real log cabin construction compared to some others which I see using commercial lumber. I am very impressed with the effort he is putting into this build. Just digging down through those roots and hard dirt reminded me of how hard it is to do. Moving all those large logs is very dangerous and you have to know what you are doing not to get hurt. Rather than the chain saw board cutter I would have gone with the one with the large circular saw blade and used it to make regular lumber for the floor joists, wall studs and rafters. But then it would not look like a log cabin. I don't know about using wood for the below grade foundation, rock and some kind of cement would be my choice. He knows what he is doing because he always has the right tool to get it done. Kudos to all the great video shots of the work, makes me feel like I am right there watching it being done.
It’s always nice to see theses long term videos,best wishes and be well as always
I am obsessed with these types of videos
THESE are the skills that the world needs. period.
A great example of “you reap what you sow”. You set a great example of perseverance; what you have accomplished in amazing. May you and your family have many years to enjoy the peace and beauty of your homestead. Happy and blessed New Year.
Thanks for sharing this extended version. I really enjoyed watching it.
Never underestimate what one man can do with a dream and hard work.
This video should be shown to every highschool student to show them what determination , grit , common sense and manual skills are . Plus , it wouldnt hurt them to see what a real man can do and is !!!!!!!!
Shawn really outdid himself on this build .
Just hoisting those giant logs overhead had me nervous..
What a magnificent cabin.
"No, you can't stay there pup", says it all. I appreciate the man that knows how to get it done but still has a caring eye for his best friend. I love this. Beautiful! Lucky dog.
I've just watch the whole 90 minutes and enjoyed it as I was learning a lot all the way from South Africa.
Watching this methodically going up shows patience, perseverance and pure genius.
You are an amazing man whom I admire because you are humble and genuine. These videos are my number one watched because they are so real and authentic. May God continue to bless you with the will and strength to this remarkable journey. 🙏
You should be very proud of yourself for what you have achieved.
Prvi put, bukvalno prvi put, posle stotine odgledanih videa, vidim da je neko zaštitio drvo. I prvi put da na delu gledam pravog majstora. Bravo!!!
Your beautiful puppy never stops wagging his or her tail ❤
Happy New Year Shawn, as we say Goodbye to 2022 and Welcome 2023 you have a lot to be proud of mainly being able to replicate Dick Proenneke in his move to Alaska in his 50's - he lived almost another life in the wilderness. Wishing you and your family the best for 2023!!
not possible the will and the courage that you have you make me think of a beaver work work. hats off sir a big hello from France 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️
Sir you’re a craftsman to the highest standard , the detail gone into the cabin , just brilliant you are also an animal ….in a good way 💪🏻
hi from Kilkenny Ireland 🇮🇪
О Боже , где такие настоящие мужчины водятся ? Я в восторге от ваших работ с деревом , это же целое искусство , философия , такой творческий подход . Действительно видно, что вы любите то , что делаете .На вас хочется бесконечно смотреть и к тому же вокруг вас сказочно красивый лес.
The amount of work you have completed in the amount of time whilst not using power tools is simply incredible.
Congratulations Shawn! Best built custom log cabin in the world!
Incredible!! They make men like this anymore.. One slip out there alone and you're dead.. Much respect!!
정말 놀랍고 당신의 노력에 찬사를 보냅니다.
혼자 이 모든것을 해내다니 당신은 너무나 특별하고 대단한 사람입니다.
멋진 통나무집을 보니
개와 함께 행복하기를 바랍니다.
여기는 코리아입니다
This man knows what he is doing ! It impresses me to no end to see the determination , no time wasted here ! Its mind boggling to see so many individuals pushing shopping carts around the city and begging for whatever , then you see someone like this , independent, determined , focused and asking nothing of anyone ! This man is not wasting time on this earth doing nothing ! he is using his head and muscle like the lord designed him to do ! God bless you sir and god bless your family !
I was waiting for this video 2 years 😤
Since I watched your very first video, I have been in awe of your abilities and endurance. I look forward to your future plans and beautiful videos that bring me hope and calm, inspiration, and joy. May your family and Calli be well and happy in the coming year!!
Absolutely, not just the difficulty but the determination and effort put forth is off the charts. Lots of people today can't even take their garbage cans to the street.
Greetings Shawn!
Maybe I will lost opportunity to write you in next year. That's why i send it now.
I'm with you from the beginning. And im really appreciate you for youre channel. I never feel's like im spendin my time for nothing when i lookin youre videos. All that you do looks smart and intelengens. You shaw me a beautifull views. I can practise my language skills when i listening you. You have a beautiful douther. You whife and frends comming to you. You have a smart dog. And youre dog realy surprise me! i dont even thing how much she love the water. even in winter. We have a same climat and i see global climat chenging when i look thru my window and whats happenin from youre side.
I just wanna wish you a Happy New Year! Be safe Shawn! Best wishes!
P.S
sorry for my language. My sister live in Toronto. I live in Russia.
Your English is much better than my Russian.
@@annrhodes3544 Thank you!😀 You learn russian? why for?
I salute you, Sir ! Your magnificent house is a structure that will be proudly handed down through the generations. RESPECT !
That’s quite the craftsmanship you have. That takes a lot of knowledge and know how to do something that complex let alone doing it by yourself and document your build. I so wished I would have done something like this in my life. It would take the rest of my days to do it now. A tip of my hat goes to you sir.
Hi Shawn.
May you and your family be blessed with good health and happiness always. Happy 2023
A real man in the truest sense of the word. Incredible determination and graft.
I think it's just insane to think how much work, effort and sweat Shawn has put into his dream of living off the grid and being self reliant.
Cheers to you Shawn! You have done a wonderful job and I'm glad that you took us all with you on this journey.
You have what we Finns call Sisu!
Absolutely! Shawn is a relentless worker.
One meal one bite at a time…small steps for everything…be present every moment…everyone can do it…but not many people are willing to focus and try to do it…
👍 И не только Финны, но и Русские аплодируют стоя перед упорством и трудолюбием Шона!!!!! Браво Шон!!! 👏👏👏
What an incredible achievement. The guy is a hero! Unimaginable strength and determination, blood sweat and grit. I've been watching a lot of log cabin builds and I think this has got to be the best one I've seen! Astonishing.
Congrats Shawn, make us a tour video into the home.
My boy took Lincoln Logs to a new level. ❤😂😊
2 years is a long process, you have been very patient in building alone to complete a lovely and beautiful wooden house. I wish you all the best.
This is different from the previous. Behind everything is a reason. As I can see you learned a lot from the previous house built. And into this house you put all of your skill and knowledge. This is not a house this is a home :). God bless you sir! You are a role model for lot of us!
I love the shot when the first top log drops into place and all the snow drops off 39:57, very satisfying & seems like a real land mark in the build.