Duke has been the side story we didn’t know we needed ❤

I just turned 64, an electrician all my life, weld and do woodworking projects as a hobby. You are a huge inspiration to me with your positive can do attitude. I can clearly see you love your family and enjoy what you’re doing. Amazing skills and funny too. Always watching for the next episode.

I'm a sports medicine provider. If the pain is on the inside of your elbow, which by the mechanism of injury I'm guessing so, you have golfers elbow. If it's on the outside you have tennis elbow. Regardless, they are both a form of tendonitis and they are both overuse injuries, due to repetitive strenuous motions, like hammering. Treatment is rest, ice, and tylenol. If you aren't going to rest, it won't go away. If you can't resist hammering though, get a counterforce brace for your elbow. It helps a bit.

I vote for a couple of small windows on the back wall. Also looking forward to hearing what you have in mind regarding getting up to the loft. Really enjoying the process!

A small window will allow for great cross breeze especially in the hot months. Double thumbs up for the goodness gents & 🏆 for Dad the 🐐 ✌️ Shell🇦🇺

I can see where you got your sense of humor! That’s awesome working with your Dad!

I love having my morning coffee, watching cabin builds on the TV, while sitting in my cabin. I wish I could just keep building. Cherish these moments because when its done you'll be wishing you could build another. Our cabin is more like a 1 bed cottage with electric so i might build a small 10x10 completely rustic cabin near the deepest part of my property.

"start the next big thing, something not expensive."😂 Every time you're putting a hanger or a grk fastener in, I kept saying to myself $2, $2, $2

Definitely put a window over your sink Graham, you’ll be glad you did. Your dad did a great job securing the dookie den too, it’s nice to see you have help pal. Way to get after it!

What is great about Tico nails in a joist hanger is that they are so stout that even a glancing blow won't bend the nail. They are made for confined space nailing.

Yes small Windows would look real nice you and your dad is doing an awesome job and by the way your father is very handsome man 😊👍💪

A Woodness watch always inspires me to build! Legos here I come! LOL.

Doctor here and have had the same issue. An elbow strap was somewhat helpful but a cortisone injection at the site solved the problem.

6 am here on a Saturday morning and I’m on couch watching this.. nice.

My fingers hurt again, watching you nail the loft hangers off. I bet I hit my fingers more nailing those than I did at any other time building hahaahah.

A window over the sink would be a good idea - somewhere to look while you are doing dishes!

When you're doing dishes it's really nice to look out a window into nature.

The way you built the cabin is amazing I love watching your videos. Sincerely

I think you will enjoy the option of opening windows on the back plus more light never hurts. Plus you can see what Duke is up to.

So cool having your Dad help you! Long Live DUKE🙌

Every time I hear the intro music, I get excited. Great vid

Guten Tag zurück! Greetings from Germany, René

I lost track of you for a bit! Glad I did because you got way past the roof which was making me nervous. Looks awesome!! 👍✌️

I get the elbow pain from time to time. I believe it’s Mostly from over use. They make a strap you can wear that limits the use of that forearm muscle. Relieves the tension on that tendon.

Yes, you should add a couple of windows under the loft, presumably where the kitchen will be.

My DIY husband says you need something called the “Tyler twist” for your tennis elbow. We are rehabbing a century old ADK off grid cabin ourselves and appreciate the realness of your channel!

Wowie Wowie it’s coming together nicely! Those days don’t always feel productive as you don’t see big results, but it is nice to clean up a bunch of little things on the to do list sometimes. Not sure if you have them down in your neck of the woods, but maybe try and look into Simpson Strong Tie - SD Connector Screws. They are used instead of those little structural nails, and far more gooder on those hard to reach places with a hammer. If I could vote I would say a nice little window in your kitchen area. Nothing like doing dishes and watching nature do it’s thing. Plus if using propane doesn’t hurt to have a window cracked just a smidge for safety. Also, if you cook like me will need that cross breeze to clear some over cooked smoke out haha Keep up the great work Mister!

Can't wait to see the exterior get finished. I say you put a window or two on that back wall. You need a view when your in the kitchen. I'm jealous of your weather down there, wish I could be out wearing a t-shirt right now here in Northern Ontario.

Is it possible for dad to get a Mic too? You both are entertaining. But you know, dad has seen a thing or two lol. Get you an old mower and take the deck off so dad has a wagon puller too haha. Y'all make a great team.

Definitely support some windows in the back for a cross breeze, especially if it gets hot in the summer.

My vote is a bay window because once your loft is built you will no longer have those windows bring in light in that area. And just a thought have you ever thought of making Duke a makeshift home something with a dividers so he can keep his kitchen from his bedroom separate like he's already done so he won't work his way to the cabin or back into the outhouse. maybe just a quick build that you can make it home and bring to your next trip to the cabin ?

Loving your channel! Sweet work! Great that you can work with your dad. I work with my son and I am loving it!

I'm so glad you don't have kids and dogs always underfoot. This adds to the level of my enjoyment immensely! Plus, I think you are a character 😅

I vote for a long transom window higher on the back wall. Let’s some natural light in.

Thanks Dad!! Good bye Duke.

Always a joy to watch you progress along. Keep up the good work. Always fun to see Dad Woodness helping.

Graham, I was expecting to find out what you decided to do about the loft beam resting on top of the door jamb. You got lots of comments on that following last week’s video so the suspense is killing me as to whether or not you are going to re-engineer the structure. Yes, always yes to more windows in an off-grid cabin so that you can enjoy the landscape views. I hope you’ll go with cedar siding again, but I know it’s cost prohibitive and time-consuming… Enjoy watching from Nova Scotia Canada!

8:56 the struggle is real 😂 Glad I'm not the only one who has this problem.

Ive watched a ton of cabin build series on youtube and this is top tier! Hands down my favorite. Quality work and you make it entertaining.

Awesome build, NC USA 🇺🇸

Graham, your Dad is “Dad The Value Add”. He’s great. Pretty sure he firmed up your Dookie den.😂 cheers from Smith Mountain Lake, Va

Sunday morning here in the UK and chilled with a coffee watching your latest episode. Great work mate, loving this latest update.

The loft is a great idea for more space and going to be a cool addition to the cabin ! And I Agree for dad to get his own Mic !

Holy Woodness Sheathness baby!!!! It is really coming together now brother! I can’t wait to see what you do next. Dad saved the dookie den and ultimately the day lol. Keep getting after it and thanks for keeping us entertained big G.

"STAY THERE......" seconds pass...... plop. Love your outtakes that you actually keep IN the vid!! :) why? because it happens to all of us. so you are keeping it real!

I am not a doctor but i have lived with tennis elbow for many years now. at the time of my injury all the doctors said rest except one who said to continue use but along side exercises that will help manage the pain and let you continue doing what you love. i am not a tennis player, play golf or any kind of sport enthusiast. I did work hard repetitively using my arms which is the culprit of this injury not unlike what you do. you may be able to google stretching exercises that really are a miracle. i will let you know the two i do whenever the pain gets uncomfortable. do not get me wrong the pain is chronic but quite livable. the first exercise is easy let your arm relax along the length of your body, drop your shoulder. make a fist and turn it toward the back and pull your wrist up. a few of those on a regular basis will help a great deal. the other exercise is arm in front parallel to the floor hand flat, fingers pointing toward the ceiling and using your other hand pull back on all fingers while keeping your arm straight. you should feel a good pull on the tendons. 20 seconds several times a day will relieve you pain and injury. in fact drop your hammer and do them now. both easy and while you are at it it would not hurt to do these exercises on both arms. this two stretches are my go to. they work and i am grateful. surgery was an option, so were drugs but nothing was a promise for a cure, i did neither. i do the stretches especially if i over work regardless the extent of the chronic pain. i wish you luck because i would hate to not see you every Saturday...you make my day!

Always a treat to see how this one is coming along. A window below the loft sounds good if it's going to be an area where you work and cook facing that wall, it's nice being able to look out. Depends on which layout you are planning I guess.

love your channel keep up the good work and thanks for your generosity !

Rodent repellent. Really enjoying these posts. You're making steady progress.

Change the front pointy windows with the back pointy windows so the front ones are bigger as one big glass wall and the back ones smaller so you can fit a bed there and sleep there no problem, that would be amazing

Yes windows! Thanks another great video 😊

Lol Lol Lol Lol..... This is all I do when watching your videos. I wish my landlord was as caring as you lol lol

I think Duke has been watching your KZfaq channel

Yes window for sure. You need to be able to see 360 from your cabin!

looking good man!

what a thing of beauty

Definitely put in windows❤ you and your dad are doing amazing work!

Thanks for sharing

Your elbow pain is called lateral epicondrilitis or tennis elbow. It comes from fully flexing the muscles on the outside of your forearm and then adding the impact of the tool makes your tendons pull on the attachment.

11:51 simpson makes structural screws for joist hangers. Pricey, but would help with the tennis elbow issue.

Since windows by the loft don’t open, you may want to consider venting system. It’s going to get crazy hot up there if you’re sleeping there in the summer. Even a greenhouse fan system to allow for venting of cooking and hot air in general.

Might want to consider having a window that opens in loft if you are heating with a wood stove, otherwise might be too hot to sleep up there, seems to be a common issue with small cabin lofts 😅

Re: tennis elbow I've had it in both arms, and can tell you, it will not go away unless you rest it. Voltarin gel will also help a bit. Look up the physio exercises for it, and as silly as they are, do them. 1lb weight for wrist lowering(not raising) will help if you do them properly and can resist the urge to be a man about it and ramp it up lol Treat this issue like a war of you against your tendons. Do everything you can to win! Don't cut corners or it will come back. If you do nothing it will spread to your shoulders because they will start compensating for it. Good luck. Get after it!

I’ve actually used a nail gun for those hangers before and works pretty well, takes some practice for getting the aim right on but definitely helps the fatigue

Large knots should be on top, rather than the bottom of a joist. The place is looking great!

I think a window or 2 in the back wall would be good

You can use the framing gun on the hangers, just a little dangerous as there is a small chance you glance the nail at yourself off the wall. But if have the safety right above the bracket hole it will usually go right in the hole.

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I have tennis elbow in the same arm as you, I feel your pain! It really sucks and I hope yours and mine goes away soon! Cabin is looking awesome!

Yes, to window(s)

Be careful Duke may have sqautters rights. Check the laws.

The palm nailer is my least favorite tool. It's the right tool for the job nailing joist hangers, but it's so damn loud. I try and avoid it whenever I can in my cabin build. I'll be getting after the deck soon though, so it'll be back in use.

The aging thing is no dam joke. I keep watching what you’re doing and I think with my 30 year old brain “I can do that. I’m fit. That makes sense. I can get a friend for that high part but I’m strong and smart.” Until I realize I’m actually a 61 year old woman trapped in that 30 year old brain 😅😅 And before anyone comes at me, I just bought a 100 year old house in pretty good shape and am doing what I can on the beaut! ❤❤ EDIT: And Bob IS my uncle 😉

This episode had me laughing. Maybe you should put Duke to work. He's quite the skilled craftsmouse. Your cabin is looking better and better each video. I'm of the opinion you should put windows on the back side under the loft. Not big, but big enough to let in more light and some fresh air when need be. Just a thought, but Because your big beam for the loft Carry's a substantial amount of weight, consider swapping the door frame header for a piece of rectangular tube steel so over time your door doesn't become an issue. You can no doubt find a piece of scrap that will fit your needs.and since this is all diy, what's it gonna hurt. Stay safe. love your personality.

Just wait till you get to 53 mate then your going to feel your body body do things that will make you question "why are you hurting". Great episode as always keep up the great work.

😂 Do you own stock in a nail company? 🤔 Hmm! Maybe you should think about it! 😉. You are so entertaining! Sometimes I forget how much pain I'm in! Thank you

Try castor oil wraps

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Cabin looking good, how many square feet in the cabin .

Came here for lofty aspirations stayed for Duke's "Shit Box"... Was thinking it might be good to build your front deck to make siding / windows that much easier. It feels like the wrong order of operations, but, wrap, windows, siding, from scaff / safe ladder might be well worth it... Definitely a window over the counter (Wherever the sink would be)... I may have never played a Dr. on television, but, you should look after that elbow. Get a sports therapy treatment and rest / ice...

So you are leaving the beam over the door header just like that? Can you address your reasoning? That was a big topic last video and I didn’t hear it addressed.

More windows are better for cross ventilation.

Great vidoes. I live in Fredericksburg VA. Can you go over how you found this land?

Just curious, are there building codes where you are?

Haha😅😂😅😂stay there…Yes to windows on back wall

10/10 thumbnail. Cedar shake the siding again…..😉

Guten Tag !!! :)

“Aging is not for the faint of heart.” I consider myself to be faint of heart so does that mean I don’t have to age?😄

Him: Stay there Wood: Nope! Me: Buahahaha

What pants are those? We’ve been calling them construction joggers, but they look comfy. 😂

I'm a doctor Sheet metal siding would be low maintenance.

U speek german? Grüße aus Deutschland

Hm, I wonder how you got that tennis elbow... maybe it's because you BUILD AN ENTIRE CABIN BY YOURSELF?!!?😉 Probably some physiotherapy and a brace + some rest might help? Hope you get well soon, Graeme!

Who is hammering in the background.

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Just wait until you sneeze and throw out your back, Graeme. You'll look back on these aches and pains fondly, because you were actually doing something to cause your issues, and not just sitting at your desk. Signed, a 41 year old guy.

bwahahaha..... I just gotta say..... your safety glasses look like you went back to the 70's to buy them at a local mom n' pop hardware store..... muahahahahaha...

I'm not a Doctor, but I play one on youtube, if your elbow is hurting while you're doing something, its your body telling to stop doing that 😀 Or find someone younger to do it for you