Making 400 lb. Workbenches for My Off Grid Outdoor Workshop

Making 400 lb. Workbenches for My Off Grid Outdoor Workshop | Preparing for My Next Big Projects

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Ай бұрын

The snow slowly melts this week as I clean up my workshop site and build 2 eight foot work benches, one low and one high, from a diseased massive yellow birch tree I cut down beside my timber workshop.
Here is the video showing how I made the wood chips and flipped the workbench over.
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@MySelfReliance Ай бұрын

Here the video showing how I flipped the bench over and made the wood chips. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5x6hrphltyXqXU.html

@scottcrenshaw7737 Ай бұрын

Thanks! I kept wondering how you would get that heavy bench on it's feet.

@artfairylcw6039 Ай бұрын

2:59 buys you a codpiece Shawn @myselfreliance especially after the nose job 🤦🏻‍♀️ XX

@hundredton Ай бұрын

Someone is impersonating you on you tube “I life jungle” Started on Jan 17 2024 Using all your content

@jameshobby1525 Ай бұрын

Why does the bench look like Andrae the Giant with Deontey Wilders legs lol

@seanmahoney2755 Ай бұрын

The thing I like best about this channel is, no matter how long I have been watching this channel, (a long time) I always say, “what the hell is he doing?” I love that.

@randybryant9936 Ай бұрын

There's a method to his madness

@seanmahoney2755 Ай бұрын

@@randybryant9936 always.

@vintagemoss9578 Ай бұрын

Exactly 😂😂😂 it’s so awesome

@carolynryals4776 Ай бұрын

I always know that not too long after I say "what in the hell is he doing now?" I just have to wait a few minutes until I can say "oh that's what it is!"

@MichelleL98 Ай бұрын

I literally came to the comments section to see if I could find out 'what the hell he was doing '😂

@shirleyannconfer9651 Ай бұрын

14:22 Am I the only one that thinks this slice would make a great tabletop? The wood is beautiful.

@debbiec.1564 Ай бұрын

Also the tree stump would make a beautiful coffee table. Leave the live edge on too.😁

@beckyumphrey2626 Ай бұрын

It will most likely split as it dries.

@sidb37 Ай бұрын

Yes.

@shirleyannconfer9651 Ай бұрын

@@beckyumphrey2626 bummer.

@PastramiStaven Ай бұрын

Nope and yes? I mean I english isn't my first language.

@sandratweedale2579 Ай бұрын

That’s quite the weapon you’re using on the huge log! The look of sheer adoration the Cali bestows on you is awesome. I have a 15 year old grandpup and when he looks at me that way my heart just about explodes. To know we’ve been honoured by their pure love is such a blessing. Cali is so special ❤. Big admirer in Ottawa 🇨🇦👵🐶💝

@pissoff234 Ай бұрын

Go away.

@kastah Ай бұрын

I hope Kelli can have some bones to be occupayed with when you are doing carpentering, I feel she is some bored even that you throw that toy quit often. She is THE most patient dog I have seen, so lovely caracter and mood. She love the outdoor life there.🐕🦮🐩

@johntatum1951 Ай бұрын

Watching Cali retrieve her toy never gets old...what a lovely dog...she is a champ.

@lrhogusa Ай бұрын

I am still 6 years behind in the videos so I will post here. In the evening watching your stuff, I always have to put you on pause so that I can get something to eat after you start cooking something.

@martinhale7357 Ай бұрын

Cali facial expressions are amazing. Her eyebrows have a life of their own.

@Terry-lu2dr Ай бұрын

I am a stove guy. Adding firebrick on the inside walls of your stove, will direct more of the heat upwards help preserve the walls of the stove. Also never clean out all the ash, leave a 1-2" later in the bottom and fluff it up, to act as an insulation blanket. Stove will heat up faster and last years longer.

@Maxid1 Ай бұрын

Being a Stove guy: these tips just flue out of you? Someone who's unbothered by a draft. I'll bet you!re a grate guy too! I'm sure you can be banked on to save energy. But don't let me dampen your spirit! I'll just pipe down now and let you vent.

@user-kp6zf7pu6q 28 күн бұрын

I have been a "loner" most of my life, always doing things by myself. That's the way I like it and a big reason I enjoy and relate to what you do. Thanks!!

@kulina571 Ай бұрын

This Video reminds me when i first started watching you building that first Cabin and i love it :) Greetings from Bosnia to you Shawn!

@user-gh8ml9yb1y Ай бұрын

Это что, новый проект?!? Очередная стройка? Тогда я буду смотреть этот канал постоянно, я это очень люблю!!! Удачи, Шон!!!

@user-yf6hk3vf6m Ай бұрын

❤❤❤Вас смотрю с улыбкой и любовью к Калли.Спасибо.😊😊❤❤

@staceyjenkins8956 26 күн бұрын

Enjoy watching your videos and Cali is so beautiful, dogs are our best friends when we’re in solitude. ☮️💙🙏

@williamleopold507 Ай бұрын

You never seem to be at a loss for something to do , we love watching you create new things . Hope you are keeping well .

@georgewhitehouse8630 Ай бұрын

We know you are 🎉

@silverfish8307 Ай бұрын

These are the videos I love so much from you ...

@ireneschager-nieuwenhuis5460 Ай бұрын

I am looking now for several years at your videos. i learned a lot off how you work and specially from your skills and your patience. i am a dutch woman who lives in France. I have renovated my house and now i am working in my garden and try too be more self sufficient with wood, fruit, vegetables and my chickens. it gives me a lot off pleasure seeing your videos. Thank you.

@AZ_Living Ай бұрын

I liked your 'projects' series better than anything else you do. No talking, just action. I do like hearing about future projects and some explanations but action on the projects is the best. I look forward every week to a new or continued project and I'll admit, I didn’t like having no videos from you for 8 weeks back in January/February, I'm hooked!

@williamrhea3535 Ай бұрын

How you create useful things out of wood, imagination and sweat is amazing. I never tire of watching you make useful things out of solid wood.

@SJC49 Ай бұрын

Try a channel called Nik Rajivek. Stunning wood working.

@novathedog5743 Ай бұрын

A man's love for his DOG is so beautiful. I'm the same and my dog means more to me than most things in life......he never disappoints

@bbayerit Ай бұрын

Inspector Cali James appears to be on top of things and has given her approval to continue with construction (a good thing for you, Shawn). I really like watching your craftsmanship in felling, debarking, shaping, slabbing, and ultimately utilizing the timbers on your land.

@blidzshon1966 26 күн бұрын

not a relevant comment here, but it seems that commenting videos helps, so I just wanted to say how Cali is so beautiful and the happiest dog in the world 🥰🥰🥰😍 You're doing excellent work James, I hope I can meet you if one day I visit Canada :) Wish you all the best! take care of this litte furry lady 🥰

@stephenreiner1523 Ай бұрын

It's something that we all live vicariously by and there's nothing disgenuous about that.

@sidb37 Ай бұрын

What is?

@stephenreiner1523 Ай бұрын

The object of the narrative or story? Better now?

@marianfrances4959 Ай бұрын

What a special team you and Cali are! 👍😎🇨🇦🐾🌞🌲🔥

@theodorehowe2262 Ай бұрын

Always worth the effort you put into it to make the best version possible for your needs. You have come a long way Shawn and we all look forward to seeing what you’ll do next.😊

@user-dy6xg4fv7i Ай бұрын

so sorry aboyt your injury hope you;re doing well! stay safe ! greeting from Greece

@denniswhite166 Ай бұрын

Shawn, you're living my dream. Thanks for your extra effort of videoing your progress.

@lizlane7278 Ай бұрын

It's so lovely to watch the interaction between you & Cali, both of you loving on each other.

@lindas7836 Ай бұрын

Sorry about your injury, but the rest of the video is awesome ❤

@Maggie-eo3rd Ай бұрын

God’s Blessings for you and your family! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 love watching! Thank You! 😊❤️

@Apolliner1 Ай бұрын

How I like these partners Shawn and Kali! Greetings from Kharkiv!

@daveyjoweaver6282 Ай бұрын

There is a satisfying sound when working with wood, with the heart of trees. The crisp noise of the drill, the saw and the adze and drawl knife. It is a spiritual connection with the trees and Mother Earth a the gift of creativity. Something unexplainable until you feel that spiritual bond with everything around you. I often say that each of us is an artist to some degree. Making a work bench, maple syrup, an apple pie or the ability to be of service to others. We often will surprise ourselves when we decide to tackle a project we may not feel that we are able to achieve. We have this great gift of creativity and Shawn, it’s an energy you share with us and we so much enjoy watching and are inspired by. The Beauty of that land and Cali always by your side being part of it all, your Family. It is a joy and pleasure to watch your homestead grow and improve and develop with all the Love and Connection that you and your Family have with the land. Thank You So Much and Many Blessings with all the Abundance that Mother Earth gives! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

@user-kp6zf7pu6q 28 күн бұрын

OK, I saw the video on flipping the bench. I have been watching since you procured the first logs and laid out the first cabin. You are exactly half way in age between my sons. This has been a most enjoyable trip so far. Glad you had a nice vacation in the US.

@binflynn1 Ай бұрын

Happy Easter, I love the sound of the wood as you screw it out very relaxing indeed. Dogs are so much fun and company too.

@carolefried412 Ай бұрын

It makes me so happy when I see that you've posted a long video! I love settling in with a nice cup of Chaga tea, and just watch. ❤

@chrismiertschin6148 Ай бұрын

Every time I watch I want to say it's "My self reliant" staring Cali with Mr. James in tow. Amazing work as always. Thank you.

@brendonmitchell2597 Ай бұрын

Keeping busy as usual Shaun. Stay safe

@Tomhohenadel Ай бұрын

Decent sized yellow birch log. Beautiful for lumber. Great video Shawn

@athollmcnicoll1028 Ай бұрын

Yea Calli, Nothing beats a good swim at the end of a long day, fetching and watching Dad as he makes new things. While you Shawn pick up an injury when you least expect one. Life of a back woodsman, never dull.

@user-sv6wf3bc4y Ай бұрын

This man …. Gives a whole new meaning to…. Multitasking! Been watching for a very long time…. And I never get bored!

@joebacarella2829 Ай бұрын

I have an old school, like from the fifties chrome base with a piece of oak on top, boy would one of those slabs make a beautiful table top. Shawn those are the biggest saw horses I have ever seen. What a great Saturday morning waking up to this. All the best from Michigan.

@jeanettec6212 26 күн бұрын

Hello Shawn. Calli is so funny! She brings you the ball halfway and drops it. That wood is pretty. What a nice bench. You will get so much use out of that. My back hurts watching all you do. But how relaxing. Thank you again for sharing and the beautiful scenery. I hope your nose is better! Ouch!

@BobJaspersFocks Ай бұрын

Good to see you back in the dirt, building things. Reason to watch. 😀

@orenhicks1051 Ай бұрын

Looks like a lot of work ahead thanks for sharing the videos with us.

@HeatherNaturaly Ай бұрын

That slab is gorgeous. It almost looks like a rose in the center of the first slice.

@martybauer9420 Ай бұрын

Bet that spot is becoming one productive and handy sugar shack. Awesome.

@dandaniels4558 Ай бұрын

That was funny with Cali. She was like well if I lay my head on my toy maybe he won't throw it and I can rest. Darn it he threw it anyways. Ok I'll teach him. I'm going to go get it and lay down out there in the snow in the woods and rest and cool off. 😂😂 that'll teach him 😂😂

@user-tn2nq9ee6o Ай бұрын

Been watching you for 5yrs now.. now you at your best. Wood working just like your plan from the start. Keep up with the good things you like to do

@joseluisdelellis2498 Ай бұрын

Un abrazo fraterno para vos y Cali, es muy lindo lo que has hecho, te sigo desde el primer video. Cuando hablas no lo veo. NO HABLO INGLES. PERO CUANDO MOSTRAS TU TRABAJO. LO VEO TODO

@andyrichey1192 Ай бұрын

Awesome now that’s gonna be a workbench, here watching April 1 6:35 PM

@hectorcordovaescobar2890 Ай бұрын

Grande hermano eres ejemplo de muchas cosas para los que te seguimos gracias por tuvvalor y grandesa como ser humano

@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 Ай бұрын

I admire your patients ! One shaving at a time :) That is quite a work bench for sure " Funny how a happy dogs tail never stops ! Beautiful dog :)

@131dyana Ай бұрын

I saw that slice of wood and thought what a nice table that would make. You have needed a small tractor for a long time. Glad you were finally able to get one. God bless.

@russellwhite8890 Ай бұрын

I did something stupid today. I was backing up my riding mower and hit my head on a pole. Fortunately, I got to laugh about it. 😂

@dedwin8930 Ай бұрын

Beautiful tree. Great colors

@shellypontz4155 Ай бұрын

What a great life! You are blessed!

@daniavi1358 Ай бұрын

Take care and I hope you are getting better. Best wishes and blessings from Spain

@rauliuonac7542 Ай бұрын

Love yor vídeos

@VanForest73 Ай бұрын

make a table for the next project, you use an entire giant tree to make it and it weighs up to 400 pounds when it's standing up. I think it's very sturdy.

@Michael420-gs2gy Ай бұрын

Lot of hard work pays off keep up the great work my friend God bless much love and respect thank you for the time and hard work you put into every great video for us fans I been watching you and subscribed to your channel going on 9 years now I remember the first cabin build

@sezginobal9454 Ай бұрын

Çok geçmiş olsun kolay gelsin iyi günler

@marygordon3032 Ай бұрын

I know one thing watching you Shawn, whatever it is when you finish will be an amazing thing! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯

@kevindouglas8768 Ай бұрын

I couldn't imagine doing my work AND filming it...Those hardwoods are Awesome.

@projekt6_official Ай бұрын

Another great vid! Don't forget your eye protection when chopping at wood - don't want another incident...

@robertdonaldson6584 Ай бұрын

I remember watching the documentary on Dick Proenneke in Alaska back in the day. Hello from one hatched in Winnipeg in 1952.

@earlneville3895 Ай бұрын

Great video !

@johncourtneyscott2757 22 күн бұрын

That takes me back to a place I used to know

@capitanovero4440 Ай бұрын

Best regards from Russia

@kingrafa3938 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Shawn. Happy weekend!

@marydingus4360 Ай бұрын

Callie is like let me rest a while!😊

@poopingandroid Ай бұрын

I feel sorry for Callie as she gets older and will not be able to chase the dummy without hurting. I know she loves it so much and it's pretty much what she lives for.

@kingrafa3938 Ай бұрын

*Cali

@MrGetzenwithit Ай бұрын

This is like a KZfaq masterclass seminar.

@albertgavillet1895 Ай бұрын

Merci pour cette intéressante vidéo ,le bouleau jaune est une essence de bois très valable pour la construction de table et d'établis Albert

@stephenabril7084 Ай бұрын

Of all the super heavy logs you’ve moved around by yourself a scrape on the nose is painful but easy in comparison.

@lynettescott682 Ай бұрын

When everything gets done Sean it's going to be awesome can't wait to see the rest of your new bills and the things that you have planned for this year blessings to you and your family 👍🙏😊

@sashamirzayans8465 Ай бұрын

Cali is such an adorable dog❤

@davidinohio.4667 Ай бұрын

Love these longer videos!

@c.rogers____ Ай бұрын

Thank you, Shawn. Been following you for a long time. love your videos!

@jonduthiel7399 Ай бұрын

Amazing watching you work as always Shawn , although a wee bit scary at times I’m terrified of chainsaws. Cali loves you so much. Have a good weekend. Hugs for Callie ❤️.ps I remember that time you got something in your eye when you forgot to put your goggles on .

@user-lj4dk5ps3z Ай бұрын

Amazing piece of wood and then a table and bench! Who needs shop furniture? Love it!

@THEFALCON58 Ай бұрын

Hi James and Cali, hope you both are doing well. ?? From Derrick, Perth Western Australia been a long time I am Back.

@kimvilladsen3714 Ай бұрын

Great job , but the bench loke more like a picknick benck to me ... Maybe for a summer party - the barbeque grill is already set :-)

@ddraidex6842 Ай бұрын

Such an amazing job you do great video.

@watchful1168 Ай бұрын

Ahhh...paradise! Thank you Shaun!!

@juraterutiene1499 Ай бұрын

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@MrJerryKramer Ай бұрын

That stomp cuts will make two nice table tops 😊

@jbthor9032 Ай бұрын

I would have liked to have seen how you were able to turn the workbench over upright without breaking the legs off. Was it difficult? With a gash on your nose, now you'll have to try and see over it. Nice day for a workshop build.

@MySelfReliance Ай бұрын

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@jacekjanusz9840 Ай бұрын

Good to see You! Love that serie!

@rafaelgomez1284 Ай бұрын

Cali, good to see you.!

@Bless3dUnstress3d Ай бұрын

👋BE BLESSED🤲 and safe.

@terryvuylsteke2434 Ай бұрын

As one Canadian to another Sean, we're gonna' have to buy you a hockey helmet while you're out there working!!! LOL! Keep up the great videos brother, Cheers from Tillsonburg Ontario.