When I was a kid in the Finger Lakes region of New York, back in the 1960's, our family dog ran free with all the other dogs in the neighborhood. There was a gang of kids and a gang of dogs. Each kid and dog played all day; swam laid in the sun, ate food off the ground and made sure they were home for dinner each evening, only to come out again after a good breakfast each morning. and start the day all over again. Our dogs ran in the fields, brought home rabbits to eat in the front yard.They swam in the lake and creek. They chased away missionaries and salesmen. They had a charmed life, as we ourselves did. Today I am sitting on my couch watching the neighbor go by with her german shepherd on a flashy plastic bejeweled leash, and a doggie raincoat. My own dog wont go out because it is raining and she is asleep on a pillow by the fire. All well and good but it gives me GREAT joy to see the truly charmed life that Cali has. l'm sure that if my own dog could watch your channel she would be waxing eloquent about her master, how she used to run free in the woods, sleep on the ground, climb the highest trees and go home only for dinner, half frozen and a muddy mess and now look at her, fat and sassy, sitting on the couch watching other people walk their dogs.
My dog love's going to our cabin with me and riding on the trail's in the back of my Yamaha Rhino and stopping at a remote lake so she can swim then riding some more and stopping once in a while too walk through the wood's and pick up stick's. I love my girl.
My childhood was just as you described. It was amazing. My mom actually wrote a series of children's books based the Adventures of Dora Belle Lee, our beloved "Irish Cart Hound". She was the ringleader of the local gang if dogs. My Dad determined the breed from a picture he saw in National Geographic of an Irishman and his dog sitting on a old horsedrawn cart but, she was actually a border collie mix we got from the local pound. Those were wonderful days.
I live deep in the city, sit in traffic, work 12 hour shifts, sit in traffic some more, sleep, and repeat. Your videos give me hope for my life. Thank you.
Yeah dave i done that my entire life! Spent as much time in traffic, as i did working. Lol or so it seemed. So many times i asked myself if this was really worth it. But we seem to get caught in the rat race. So i began paying my bills off, got out of debt & never looked back. So glad i did that. Started saving money & gonna buy a place in country & not owe anyone. Its so freeing not to owe ppl. I wish you many blessings & Jehovah Gods blessing on you, fam & in your storehouse.
Thanks for showing us how wonderful life can be free from crowding, noise and crime. You have built in a wonderland of beauty. It only took very hard work, and a commitment to build a life that you wanted.
Sweet Cali looks to keep herself entertained. It's great to have a best friend to spend time with! I have learned how to use some more of my father's tools. He's 84 and doesn't use them much anymore. I know from watching you that I have to take care of them. I'm greatful for everything I learned growing up on the farm. I was youngest so I always got stuck cleaning the small game. As I got older they taught me to clean bigger game. I appreciate you showing me such great things! There is so much more to life people don't appreciate. Can't miss what they never had I guess! Be safe and blessings to you! ✌🙏💪
I also grew up on a farm - kids raised in cities and towns have no idea what they have missed, besides learning that hard work will not kill you, but gives you a sense of pride in producing your own food and that of your animals. I miss those halcyon days of boyhood, now at 77.
@@retiredyeti5555 It's definitely a generation of entitlement. It was hard work and long days. My best friends were my horse and dog. I wouldn't dare change a thing. I sure do miss it. ✌🙏
If there is one thing that can be called paradise, it is truly living in the forest. Thank you Shown for sharing with us the beauty of something indescribable. Many greetings from Croatia.
How true. I always wanted to live on a Pacific island by myself as a kid but of course couldn't. Made do by running around here in the local Australian country side and enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities with with others or by myself. It didn't bother me either way. Sadly no longer available to most kids. They're missing out on so much.
@@robertcharles1872 in case you havent seen it yet, "Scottys gone walkabouts" is a really cool channel too on youtube & hes an aussie! mostly bushcraft type stuff but great guy & awesome content
Thanks for sharing!!!! The forest teaches us to love the forest, the animals, the plants and flowers, and one another. We go into the forest and it cleanses, both mind and body, and we leave refreshed and renewed. Thanks again from North Carolina, USA.
I just sent your video to both my sons , their father died when both boys were very young and they didn't get a chance to learn from him , but he was just like you in the woods and was such a strong individual hard worker , I hope both of my young men stop to look at your channel , and get addicted to you like their mother is I have learned so much from you . thank you
I started watching this while thawing out a couple of small chuck steaks for supper, and wishing that I had some squirrel in the freezer - haven't had one of those in there for some 30 odd years. Can still taste it in my mind, though. My mouth was watering by the time you were eating your meal, and I had already grilled the steaks and we had eaten our supper. I would have added a snatch block at the bottom of the pulley system, to reduce the strength/power needed to lift the beams. But then, I am not as strong as you or as young! Cali is in her idea of dog heaven, with a loving and patient master. As always, stay safe.
Awesome! Peace my friend! To see you getting back to the ways of old is very heart warming. May the CREATOR watch over you and Cali all the rest of your days.
Nailed it! I am so happy to see a long video again finally! Though: I appreciate that your absolute top priority is to make your family safe. Wish you a nice weekend and stay fine!
I’m a 71 year old woman living on 4 1/4 acres in NC. I have a lovely home (originally a foreclosure with a lot of work done) but would love to build a small guest cabin in the woods for when family comes to visit. My husband died last year so that may be out now, but I love watching you build, cook and enjoy life. It has been a Godsend and has given me so much peace during this difficult year. Thanks for sharing your life with us. I🥰
We have been watching your channel since it has started many seasons ago. It has been a real joy to see the progression of the property and the skills and hard work you posses. We have a Australian Shepard puppy just turned 1 year and she sits right beside me and watches you and Cali do your thing. Amazing work, thanks again for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to put together something that will become a timeless masterpiece. Cheers
Also, by lifting the timber with only a single pulley at the top you're lifting the timber at 1-to-1 ratio. So if the timber is 100lbs you need to put 100lbs on your end of the cable to lift it. If you added a snatch block at the timber you would cut the force required to lift the timber to 50lbs. If you did a pully system with a double pulley at the top and a double pulley at the timber, you would be reducing the force required to lift the timber down to 25lbs. A couple of small changes to make your job a lot easier.
You say snatch block, and my brain immediately jumps to the channel Smarter Every Day. Destin did an episode basically dedicated to the snatch block, (and other force multipliers).
@@nicko9715 When I saw shawns Instagram post then watched how Shawn rigged up his pulley in the video I immediately thought of that smarter every day video and that's why I commented.
Shawn James and Cali puppy, I envy you and believe that you will be the only ones to save yourself from the Covid 19 Pandemic! >>> Veliko from Rome -Italy
I love what you do Shawn. Your love of nature, your family and a certain simplicity of life. I am a woman who really appreciates your videos and your way of life. It is a way of life I have dreamed of for many years. I know it is hard work and not always that simple But you sure make it look like a dream. Many blessing to you and yours.
This video deserves more than just one thumbs up. It shows what one person can do by himself in just a couple of days. That's not to mention the scenery is beautiful. Thanks I needed that.
Another comforting video, Shawn. Takes me back to my childhood in the 50's. Knew all the neighbors and all the dogs. Built forts at the creek behind the house and swam in the river. Felt so proud when I would catch enough fish for supper. I'm afraid those days are gone forever.
As someone who lives in the city and dreams of one day buying a plot of land up north to build a cottage, thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you for now haha. Awesome videos!
Oh, good, I'm new, and a gal to boot, so am now and again scratching my head, for instance when he showed us the wood. Was it insect riddled? I thought when I first saw it, it looked a bit like cedar. Shame if a nice wood got eaten, lolololol. I think a lot of folks are wondering why the building, although quite nice, and super sturdy, seems small for a workshop,. I've learned a lot in the comments, tho, as well as from Mr James. 😊
In a previous video, Shawn said this is the workshop. Bit on the small side, but then he doesn’t have a bunch of power tools. I’m sure he will make it work
I also inevitably find myself saying: "Hmm, watcha doin' Shawn?" and then find out it doesn't matter if I know right away. I still enjoy watching it and knowing it will eventually become clear. I really enjoy the channel and find it very motivational. I won't be building any cabins but I'm no longer afraid to try new projects at the house. They may not be perfect but the joy is in the attempt, the journey.
loved this video! late fall in the woods, the construction, and of course Cali! I also understand that plans change, and that you just have to roll with them. it's good to see you using the ATV, and the sawmill for that matter. nothing wrong with making life a little easier and it takes nothing away from self reliance!
He very well could’ve I didn’t even think of that, birch bark is water resistant so I thought he was using natural materials for waterproofing but he might’ve used it to level also!?
@@jaredscabinlife2868 I think your explanation is more likely than mine. I kept thinking it couldn’t be raising the log much, but Shawn is so precise, I thought he might just do that.
Something about your channel brings me rest and relaxation! I have my morning hot cup of coffee with my Doggy on my lap and watch you do your magic with wood !
Shawn I truly admire your work and diligent in getting so many projects started and completed. As you know my love and passion is fly fishing but Covid has curtailed my fishing but a younger man i truly loved building stuff but working so much in the hospital has given me little time to do so. But I do truly enjoy watching your channel and craftsmanship. Cali wants to play.
They should call you the energizer outdoorsman because you just keep on going and going. It's funny I'm 43 my younger brother is 41 and we were talking about how us older men are putting these younger men and teens to shame idk if it's lack of motivation or what it just seems like we were more productive growing up. Anyway you are still my favorite youtuber and woodsman. Good luck and God bless you in everything you do!!!! Can't wait to see what's next.
Watching while a storm with 180 kph wind gustiness is battering our place. Rain's sporadic but with such heavy downpour. Couldn't get to my plants so watching Shawn is the next best thing to while away time. What a hardworking man you are!
Wow, you have a beautiful channel my friend, great scenery, great food ideas, your cabin, your videos are a tremendous visual draw. Your coyote friend who lives in the desert.
I'm confused too, but that's part of the journey for us. Also I'm sure James will talk about it over on his other channel, which I'm really looking forward do. Perhaps this isn't the kind of workshop you and I have in our minds. No doubt it will all make sense as it progresses.
I am guessing that his square logs are so heavy and awkward that he had to limit them in length so he could physically stack them high enough. Therefore, the overall size of the building had to be smaller. Perhaps Shawn might answer.
I believe the idea is to do the majority of his projects with the workshop just outside of it, in its shade so to speak thats why he is leaving the canopy above intact. There is planned a second building just next to the one he is building now probably to the left of the fireplace, or so he intimated when he discussed it before.
He'll be using hand tools and they take much less space than a conventional workshop and power tools. It'll be interesting to see how it comes together.
I was waiting for shawn to build another cabin because I knew it was coming waaaaay before he started..friends and family want to stay the night to..lol. I just love his videos
I also live in Ontario, and just found your channel. This is so interesting and inspiring! I think I’d be afraid to do this on my own, I’m not very handy, but a girl can dream! Hard work, but a peaceful life. Sounds awesome! 😎
Revisiting this series, as I make plans to start my own. Very inspirational. The task of the Craftsman is, "to make well, what needs making. . . " Really appreciate your channel.
Enjoyed the video! Can you explain in your next video, why you used birch under the post and what you used to move the last post. This is for those young men who are learning. Thanks again for sharing! The videos are interesting and well explained! Many Blessings to you and your family!
These videos put me in ASMR heaven! lol And the 4k is such a pleasure to watch! Thanks for your hard work and attention to detail both on & off the camera! :)
How to tell when you build a strong structure “” when it takes 15 minutes and an 8 pound hammer to drive one nail “ 😂 it’s very entertaining watching you build Shawn and educational
I really love the use of solid timber to build a permanent shelter . Insulation value per inch of thickness is equal to fiberglass , the inner and outer wall surfaces are finished and paint isn't required . Perhaps a mopping of Danish Oil for long term stability would be nice . I , and I'm sure you too , laughed at the lifting set up and the waste of time that became . As small as these timbers are , you are quite man enough to muscle them into place by a little leverage and logic . Looking forward to completion , this is a great idea . Long term stats should be interesting .
All he really wants is a place to stay warm and cozy through the night and during horrible weather. He’ll make himself another awesome forest kitchen, a screened in porch, a wonderful bath house, and a cellar, etc,etc,etc, don’t ch know??? I love this man!!! And he’s so blessed to have such a well mannered, beautiful and hilarious companion!!
New vid from the north! Thumbs up, coffee, breakfast n sit n watch! Never a doubt that the vid will relax n bring peace n lite to the day! Thanks for sharing your adventure! C Ya at the cabin next time! GWW... Ooouuuttt!!!
This " Art of self reliance " inspired me last year to build a off grid home this summer in mt Vernon Maine. Im just finishing up now and im very happy with the way it turned out . Thank you for your inspiration.
Elizabeth says, Great job, Shawn! It is my opinion that the 224 thumbs-down, are folks who wear a mask without asking why, and they don't think for themselves, but judge and make choices and decisions throughout their lives based on how they "feel", based upon their "emotions" at the time! They are folks who could never live your independent, sovereign, God-given, self-reliant lifestyle because they listen to their failures speak to them, and are convinced by the voice of inexperience. I can't prove this, but it is my assertion. Just my opinion.
Thanks for making these videos and sharing what you do with the world. They are a welcome distraction from the crazy world these days, and I find them helpful.
This all comes with massive love, respect and admiration James, I hope it's received as such. If I might offer some constructive criticism. The flexibility of those two trees you used for the hoist are making you expend a lot more energy than you need to. Every time you lift a log you're first having to take up the slack from their flexing. It might be worth using two much larger trees as anchor points. Also, a block and tackle would cut the weight of the log considerably. At the moment you're lifting the same weight, just pulling down instead of up. Alternatively, you could use your atv to lift the log instead.
A lot of people I know would find watching this boring, but then they find classical music boring. Also, they don't care for silence. But I find this interesting as well as soothing. I love watching this man work and interact with this dog.
I love the bushy tail. A lot of people over look squirrel as a meat source but I eat a lot of them. You get more than you expect from a squirrel, they’re delicious and abundant. Not to mention versatile.
When I was a kid in the Finger Lakes region of New York, back in the 1960's, our family dog ran free with all the other dogs in the neighborhood. There was a gang of kids and a gang of dogs. Each kid and dog played all day; swam laid in the sun, ate food off the ground and made sure they were home for dinner each evening, only to come out again after a good breakfast each morning. and start the day all over again. Our dogs ran in the fields, brought home rabbits to eat in the front yard.They swam in the lake and creek. They chased away missionaries and salesmen. They had a charmed life, as we ourselves did. Today I am sitting on my couch watching the neighbor go by with her german shepherd on a flashy plastic bejeweled leash, and a doggie raincoat. My own dog wont go out because it is raining and she is asleep on a pillow by the fire. All well and good but it gives me GREAT joy to see the truly charmed life that Cali has. l'm sure that if my own dog could watch your channel she would be waxing eloquent about her master, how she used to run free in the woods, sleep on the ground, climb the highest trees and go home only for dinner, half frozen and a muddy mess and now look at her, fat and sassy, sitting on the couch watching other people walk their dogs.
My life here in Australia as a kid too. Unfortunately gone forever.
Ah yes....our free-range childhoods!
My dog love's going to our cabin with me and riding on the trail's in the back of my Yamaha Rhino and stopping at a remote lake so she can swim then riding some more and stopping once in a while too walk through the wood's and pick up stick's. I love my girl.
Hi Shawn please go pick up your package 📦 I sent you. It should be there by now.
My childhood was just as you described. It was amazing. My mom actually wrote a series of children's books based the Adventures of Dora Belle Lee, our beloved "Irish Cart Hound". She was the ringleader of the local gang if dogs. My Dad determined the breed from a picture he saw in National Geographic of an Irishman and his dog sitting on a old horsedrawn cart but, she was actually a border collie mix we got from the local pound. Those were wonderful days.
I live deep in the city, sit in traffic, work 12 hour shifts, sit in traffic some more, sleep, and repeat. Your videos give me hope for my life. Thank you.
Then Dave, Get out of debt. That's the first step to getting a grip on the life you want. NOTHING can be done if you are sweating the banks.
Yeah dave i done that my entire life! Spent as much time in traffic, as i did working. Lol or so it seemed. So many times i asked myself if this was really worth it. But we seem to get caught in the rat race. So i began paying my bills off, got out of debt & never looked back. So glad i did that. Started saving money & gonna buy a place in country & not owe anyone. Its so freeing not to owe ppl. I wish you many blessings & Jehovah Gods blessing on you, fam & in your storehouse.
We hold a candle in the wind to light our way...have mercy.
Even living a rural area still long live in the woods.
If the monster is re-elected sell what we have an move away.
@@vs3482 if you stay stuck in politics you'll never find peace
Thanks for showing us how wonderful life can be free from crowding, noise and crime. You have built in a wonderland of beauty. It only took very hard work, and a commitment to build a life that you wanted.
I'm really starting to appreciate this man...no flash, trash or bs.
Definitely your channel is my safe haven, I can’t stand broadcast tv anymore.
But the Commercialization of YT has caught up to TV. 🤬
@@davemi00 The commercials in between the TV programs aren't so bad, it's the crap they break up that's a load of shite
Unplugged mine during a typhouon here inPhills...Forgot it!!!.. Bought My Two and a half yr old her own tablet...None of us misses tv..
There is no other feeling like a day of hard work and a good meal
Amen!
Have you tried smoking weed?
@@GAsh0012 I am no stinky hippie so I have not
@@jacobdodge9055 then you shouldn't do it... Might go mad
Sweet Cali looks to keep herself entertained. It's great to have a best friend to spend time with! I have learned how to use some more of my father's tools. He's 84 and doesn't use them much anymore. I know from watching you that I have to take care of them. I'm greatful for everything I learned growing up on the farm. I was youngest so I always got stuck cleaning the small game. As I got older they taught me to clean bigger game. I appreciate you showing me such great things! There is so much more to life people don't appreciate. Can't miss what they never had I guess! Be safe and blessings to you! ✌🙏💪
I also grew up on a farm - kids raised in cities and towns have no idea what they have missed, besides learning that hard work will not kill you, but gives you a sense of pride in producing your own food and that of your animals. I miss those halcyon days of boyhood, now at 77.
@@retiredyeti5555 It's definitely a generation of entitlement. It was hard work and long days. My best friends were my horse and dog. I wouldn't dare change a thing. I sure do miss it. ✌🙏
Great video! Life of a king if you ask me!
If there is one thing that can be called paradise, it is truly living in the forest. Thank you Shown for sharing with us the beauty of something indescribable. Many greetings from Croatia.
How true. I always wanted to live on a Pacific island by myself as a kid but of course couldn't. Made do by running around here in the local Australian country side and enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities with with others or by myself. It didn't bother me either way. Sadly no longer available to most kids. They're missing out on so much.
@@robertcharles1872 in case you havent seen it yet, "Scottys gone walkabouts" is a really cool channel too on youtube & hes an aussie! mostly bushcraft type stuff but great guy & awesome content
@@Buzz420 Thanks Josh. Will look it up. Always enjoy getting out there in the bush even though I'm an oldie now. It's in my blood.
Thanks for sharing!!!! The forest teaches us to love the forest, the animals, the plants and flowers, and one another. We go into the forest and it cleanses, both mind and body, and we leave refreshed and renewed. Thanks again from North Carolina, USA.
Shawn you are an audience charmer. Every Friday, (which is my day off) I'm glued to my couch watching your videos.
I just sent your video to both my sons , their father died when both boys were very young and they didn't get a chance to learn from him , but he was just like you in the woods and was such a strong individual hard worker , I hope both of my young men stop to look at your channel , and get addicted to you like their mother is I have learned so much from you . thank you
I love the life that you have built for yourself out there. Truely amazing!
I started watching this while thawing out a couple of small chuck steaks for supper, and wishing that I had some squirrel in the freezer - haven't had one of those in there for some 30 odd years. Can still taste it in my mind, though. My mouth was watering by the time you were eating your meal, and I had already grilled the steaks and we had eaten our supper. I would have added a snatch block at the bottom of the pulley system, to reduce the strength/power needed to lift the beams. But then, I am not as strong as you or as young! Cali is in her idea of dog heaven, with a loving and patient master. As always, stay safe.
Another work of art. Beautiful location, amidst the falling leaves, everything golden and red, the smoke, the logs, the fireplace, it's living art!
Awesome! Peace my friend! To see you getting back to the ways of old is very heart warming. May the CREATOR watch over you and Cali all the rest of your days.
You are so lucky to have Cali with you she is a treasure. And a good supervisor 😀
Truly man's best friend.
Yes I agree with you! Notice how she looks at Shawn, so adorable!!!
I always find a smile when Shawn throws her toy ... puppy dog joy! 😃
💖🙏🌻
@@estervillados8867 Utterly in love!
💖🙏🌻
A dog is a great companion for sure. :)
Oooo, a Shawn video in the older style! I was beginning to wonder if we would ever get a longer build video again. Good to see it!
I'm a simple man,
I see my self reliance new movie,
I'm making coffee, thumbs up and enjoy the movie.
If only more of us would have the courage to live our dream.
Oh what would we do without your videos. Coffee on the porch, sunrise and a self reliance video. Ahhh life is good right about now. Hug Cali for me. 👌
What are the piers at the cabin corners made of? And why did you put birch bark under the first course?
43 minutes, what a treat! Building already looks good and rock solid. Have a nice weekend Shawn!
Every single video you put up on both of your channels gets a thumbs up from me Shawn. Keep pushing. You are an original.
Nailed it! I am so happy to see a long video again finally! Though: I appreciate that your absolute top priority is to make your family safe. Wish you a nice weekend and stay fine!
I’m a 71 year old woman living on 4 1/4 acres in NC. I have a lovely home (originally a foreclosure with a lot of work done) but would love to build a small guest cabin in the woods for when family comes to visit. My husband died last year so that may be out now, but I love watching you build, cook and enjoy life. It has been a Godsend and has given me so much peace during this difficult year. Thanks for sharing your life with us. I🥰
I have an old Griswold Dutch oven too. Cooking outside in cast iron makes everything you cook taste better.
Griswold? They should make a movie about Griswolds ~8^).
We need more videos like this on the internet 💯 the younger generation could learn so much from watching this guy 💙💙
I agree but sadly know they will never have the interest.
Speak for yourself. To me, he IS the younger generation! lol :)
@@jaimhaas5170 m8 I'm 13
This is the life :)
That’s what I’m talkin about! (He really should have his own TV show.)
Holy Moly, those are the biggest nails I have ever seen! What a beautiful setting for your workshop!
We have been watching your channel since it has started many seasons ago. It has been a real joy to see the progression of the property and the skills and hard work you posses. We have a Australian Shepard puppy just turned 1 year and she sits right beside me and watches you and Cali do your thing. Amazing work, thanks again for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to put together something that will become a timeless masterpiece. Cheers
Also, by lifting the timber with only a single pulley at the top you're lifting the timber at 1-to-1 ratio. So if the timber is 100lbs you need to put 100lbs on your end of the cable to lift it. If you added a snatch block at the timber you would cut the force required to lift the timber to 50lbs. If you did a pully system with a double pulley at the top and a double pulley at the timber, you would be reducing the force required to lift the timber down to 25lbs. A couple of small changes to make your job a lot easier.
You say snatch block, and my brain immediately jumps to the channel Smarter Every Day. Destin did an episode basically dedicated to the snatch block, (and other force multipliers).
You are very right sir.
need to double the length you pull to half the force.
@@nicko9715 When I saw shawns Instagram post then watched how Shawn rigged up his pulley in the video I immediately thought of that smarter every day video and that's why I commented.
And a hella va lot more rope with less speed...
انا اتابع هذا البرنامج منذوا حوالي سنتين ونصف... برنامج اكثر من رائع .. حضارة ومتعة وصداقة الطبيعة والمحافظة عليها ... شكرا جزيلا !
Shawn James and Cali puppy, I envy you and believe that you will be the only ones to save yourself from the Covid 19 Pandemic! >>> Veliko from Rome -Italy
I love what you do Shawn. Your love of nature, your family and a certain simplicity of life. I am a woman who really appreciates your videos and your way of life. It is a way of life I have dreamed of for many years. I know it is hard work and not always that simple But you sure make it look like a dream. Many blessing to you and yours.
on many levels this has been the best video of your series Shawn - amazing work!! amazing dog!! amazing everything
This video deserves more than just one thumbs up. It shows what one person can do by himself in just a couple of days. That's not to mention the scenery is beautiful. Thanks I needed that.
another enjoyable video, thank you Shawn James, good health to you & Cali.
Another comforting video, Shawn. Takes me back to my childhood in the 50's. Knew all the neighbors and all the dogs. Built forts at the creek behind the house and swam in the river. Felt so proud when I would catch enough fish for supper. I'm afraid those days are gone forever.
As someone who lives in the city and dreams of one day buying a plot of land up north to build a cottage, thank you for allowing me to live vicariously through you for now haha.
Awesome videos!
we got a plot bancroft way. We planned to build there, but then decided to move to Nova Scotia
I would like to get a small farm.
@@j.l.thurman2725 I frequent past bancroft nearly monthly, I love it up there
I really enjoy watching you and your dog hanging out in the woods
I’ve been a viewer for years, and it NEVER fails: in every video there is point where I ask myself, “What is he doing?!”
Lol!
Oh, good, I'm new, and a gal to boot, so am now and again scratching my head, for instance when he showed us the wood. Was it insect riddled? I thought when I first saw it, it looked a bit like cedar. Shame if a nice wood got eaten, lolololol.
I think a lot of folks are wondering why the building, although quite nice, and super sturdy, seems small for a workshop,. I've learned a lot in the comments, tho, as well as from Mr James. 😊
Oh, and then there was the time I thought he was headed to the outhouse, and well, he was, but he came out with tools....
In a previous video, Shawn said this is the workshop. Bit on the small side, but then he doesn’t have a bunch of power tools. I’m sure he will make it work
I also inevitably find myself saying: "Hmm, watcha doin' Shawn?" and then find out it doesn't matter if I know right away. I still enjoy watching it and knowing it will eventually become clear. I really enjoy the channel and find it very motivational. I won't be building any cabins but I'm no longer afraid to try new projects at the house. They may not be perfect but the joy is in the attempt, the journey.
For me it’s always “What is she doing?”. Cali cracks me up!
Shawn is a man's man and that is a nails nail! THE longest nails I have ever seen! Fall.....just so beautiful in Ontario.
When they get that big, they are called spikes (1 spike, 2 spikes).
Log cabin spikes
loved this video! late fall in the woods, the construction, and of course Cali! I also understand that plans change, and that you just have to roll with them. it's good to see you using the ATV, and the sawmill for that matter. nothing wrong with making life a little easier and it takes nothing away from self reliance!
That might be the most beautiful Golden I have ever seen in my life!
This man is the epitome of "work smarter, not harder"
I learn so much from watching these videos keep up the good work!
Love watching a strong man work with his hands! And also an outdoorsman! ❤️❤️❤️God bless
Love your videos. I really want to see the finished root cellar.
Just a very SIMPLE..Thank you Shawn James for being you and what you do..I LOVE your channel..And Cali also
I love to see you building again, especially now that it's autumn. These are defenitely my favourite video's!
I'm so excited!!! Love watching the way you build out in the woods. Your videos are the reason I've gotten myself and family camping again. Thank you
Bob vila says"now use a nail to hold it in place". Shawn James says "thats not a nail .......this is a nail".
Log cabin spikes
Thought the exact same thing haha
oh, Bob vila... that ding dong...
I thought I'd seen all the fixings money can buy but those spikes are a new one on me.
Every days a school day! 🥰
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I had no idea there were nails that size. :)
I love this kind of woodworking, but honestly i'm here to watch the dog with that huge personality! I love Golden Retrievers!
That’s a great idea what you did with the birch paper, nice and waterproof
Jared, I was confused there... was he using that to level more precisely?
He very well could’ve I didn’t even think of that, birch bark is water resistant so I thought he was using natural materials for waterproofing but he might’ve used it to level also!?
@@jaredscabinlife2868 I think your explanation is more likely than mine. I kept thinking it couldn’t be raising the log much, but Shawn is so precise, I thought he might just do that.
He is very precise I’m really wondering now if he did that to level it I’m not quite sure. I can’t tell if he did all four corners or not?
@@jaredscabinlife2868 I’m not sure either since edits remove repetitive things.
Fabulous! What a glorious place to live and prosper!
1:28 Cali's amazing camouflage!
Something about your channel brings me rest and relaxation! I have my morning hot cup of coffee with my Doggy on my lap and watch you do your magic with wood !
Shawn I truly admire your work and diligent in getting so many projects started and completed. As you know my love and passion is fly fishing but Covid has curtailed my fishing but a younger man i truly loved building stuff but working so much in the hospital has given me little time to do so. But I do truly enjoy watching your channel and craftsmanship. Cali wants to play.
Thanks for allowing us to watch as you build your workshop.
love the way cal blends into the back ground when rolling in the leaves
They should call you the energizer outdoorsman because you just keep on going and going. It's funny I'm 43 my younger brother is 41 and we were talking about how us older men are putting these younger men and teens to shame idk if it's lack of motivation or what it just seems like we were more productive growing up. Anyway you are still my favorite youtuber and woodsman. Good luck and God bless you in everything you do!!!! Can't wait to see what's next.
Love these videos keep them up can’t wait for the snow too that’s when I love them the most!
Your a man of few words and so much was said. Love your videos. Great looking work shop
I'd say that was a lot of work just to get a cutting board at ergonomic working height.
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Watching while a storm with 180 kph wind gustiness is battering our place. Rain's sporadic but with such heavy downpour. Couldn't get to my plants so watching Shawn is the next best thing to while away time. What a hardworking man you are!
Wow, you have a beautiful channel my friend, great scenery, great food ideas, your cabin, your videos are a tremendous visual draw. Your coyote friend who lives in the desert.
You are living the life brother. Bravo!
Most relaxing channel a life saver!
Im amazed how those huge nails go into the timber without a pilot hole! Excellent project, great video. The dog is super cute
good morning another day of work GOD BLESS your day.
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Thanks for posting and sharing. It is great to see how things are going for you with the workshop build.
👍 Danke fürs Hochladen!
👍 Thanks for uploading!
Beautiful yellow leaves, beautiful country.
The workshop really is tiny. Like Dancingdice, I really wonder how such a small space would work for future projects. enjoy the Dutch oven cooking.
I'm confused too, but that's part of the journey for us. Also I'm sure James will talk about it over on his other channel, which I'm really looking forward do. Perhaps this isn't the kind of workshop you and I have in our minds. No doubt it will all make sense as it progresses.
Looks more like a tool shed than a workshop.
I am guessing that his square logs are so heavy and awkward that he had to limit them in length so he could physically stack them high enough. Therefore, the overall size of the building had to be smaller. Perhaps Shawn might answer.
I believe the idea is to do the majority of his projects with the workshop just outside of it, in its shade so to speak thats why he is leaving the canopy above intact. There is planned a second building just next to the one he is building now probably to the left of the fireplace, or so he intimated when he discussed it before.
He'll be using hand tools and they take much less space than a conventional workshop and power tools. It'll be interesting to see how it comes together.
I was waiting for shawn to build another cabin because I knew it was coming waaaaay before he started..friends and family want to stay the night to..lol. I just love his videos
I also live in Ontario, and just found your channel. This is so interesting and inspiring! I think I’d be afraid to do this on my own, I’m not very handy, but a girl can dream!
Hard work, but a peaceful life. Sounds awesome! 😎
TGIS ! ... Thank God It's Shawn-day!
“Building an Off Grid *Village* in the Wilderness”, by Shawn James.
I know those who made comments about my comment. You are 237 people who dont like what Shawn does daily.
What he does is excellent you cant stand.
you're truly blessed to have such a beautiful buddy dog
Revisiting this series, as I make plans to start my own. Very inspirational. The task of the Craftsman is, "to make well, what needs making. . . " Really appreciate your channel.
Enjoyed the video! Can you explain in your next video, why you used birch under the post and what you used to move the last post. This is for those young men who are learning. Thanks again for sharing! The videos are interesting and well explained! Many Blessings to you and your family!
I think it's for protection from water do they will last longer . Especially if it's concrete
I enjoy watching you build different things. Thanks for sharing.
Why am I so hungry? And why do I have the urge to play with Lincoln logs? 😂😂
Great video... Again!
These videos put me in ASMR heaven! lol And the 4k is such a pleasure to watch! Thanks for your hard work and attention to detail both on & off the camera! :)
How to tell when you build a strong structure “” when it takes 15 minutes and an 8 pound hammer to drive one nail “ 😂 it’s very entertaining watching you build Shawn and educational
Good morning from Greece. Love and admire your skills and way of thinking about life. Thank you for your videos. I never miss them!!!
I really love the use of solid timber to build a permanent shelter . Insulation value per inch of thickness is equal to fiberglass , the inner and outer wall surfaces are finished and paint isn't required . Perhaps a mopping of Danish Oil for long term stability would be nice . I , and I'm sure you too , laughed at the lifting set up and the waste of time that became . As small as these timbers are , you are quite man enough to muscle them into place by a little leverage and logic . Looking forward to completion , this is a great idea . Long term stats should be interesting .
Fiberglass is only as good as the walls that support them
Fred , I guess you are formulae with the term “ thermal bridging “?
I am still pretty sure that the R value of fiberglass is measured without any kind of gaps
I had to look twice to see who that man is on your video. You changed hats on us. Great job on the building.
Sweet, lookin great thought it would be a bigger building. You have large projects at times.
That's just the foyer.
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Have you seen how this guy rolls? This is going to be converted into a pool shed in 6 months.
All he really wants is a place to stay warm and cozy through the night and during horrible weather. He’ll make himself another awesome forest kitchen, a screened in porch, a wonderful bath house, and a cellar, etc,etc,etc, don’t ch know??? I love this man!!! And he’s so blessed to have such a well mannered, beautiful and hilarious companion!!
Awesome Job. Just keep at it. And the skills are second to none. Blessed.
I was just thinking “I hope Shawn uploads on his main channel soon” and then boom here it is
New vid from the north! Thumbs up, coffee, breakfast n sit n watch! Never a doubt that the vid will relax n bring peace n lite to the day!
Thanks for sharing your adventure! C Ya at the cabin next time!
GWW... Ooouuuttt!!!
Love the fall time
This " Art of self reliance " inspired me last year to build a off grid home this summer in mt Vernon Maine. Im just finishing up now and im very happy with the way it turned out . Thank you for your inspiration.
Oh ya its on 30 acres on the side of. Mountain. Paid for it on saved money and lots of sweat equity.
Elizabeth says, Great job, Shawn! It is my opinion that the 224 thumbs-down, are folks who wear a mask without asking why, and they don't think for themselves, but judge and make choices and decisions throughout their lives based on how they "feel", based upon their "emotions" at the time! They are folks who could never live your independent, sovereign, God-given, self-reliant lifestyle because they listen to their failures speak to them, and are convinced by the voice of inexperience. I can't prove this, but it is my assertion. Just my opinion.
Kali air paws are the best!!!! And we get to see her brush her teeth!!! Great kali show today
Cali: "Dad, another building??????"
Thanks for making these videos and sharing what you do with the world. They are a welcome distraction from the crazy world these days, and I find them helpful.
This all comes with massive love, respect and admiration James, I hope it's received as such.
If I might offer some constructive criticism. The flexibility of those two trees you used for the hoist are making you expend a lot more energy than you need to. Every time you lift a log you're first having to take up the slack from their flexing. It might be worth using two much larger trees as anchor points. Also, a block and tackle would cut the weight of the log considerably. At the moment you're lifting the same weight, just pulling down instead of up. Alternatively, you could use your atv to lift the log instead.
Or the frank and jim system
A lot of people I know would find watching this boring, but then they find classical music boring. Also, they don't care for silence. But I find this interesting as well as soothing. I love watching this man work and interact with this dog.
"The Mighty Cali, Devourer of Forests"
I love the bushy tail. A lot of people over look squirrel as a meat source but I eat a lot of them. You get more than you expect from a squirrel, they’re delicious and abundant. Not to mention versatile.