I Built a $50 Sawmill Shed!

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Жыл бұрын

I build a sawmill shed out of lumber from the forest! I try to keep costs for the shed super cheap by re-using as much materials as I can, and sourcing materials from the forest around me. I use both milled woods, and many dead standing trees to make a structure that will keep my portable sawmill free of snow, ice, and rain. That way, I can use my sawmill year round without having to worry about the weather.
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"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This channel will approach self reliance from a modern perspective. and will focus on various build projects using modern amenities, and tools to build a completely self reliant lifestyle.
Many people ask me where I am from and where I film my projects. I am from Northern Ontario, Canada, and live in an area where off-grinding is easy because I have lots of land to build on and experiment with different buildings and materials. Everything I do is to try to be more self reliant, and to depend less on others. But that doesn't mean I don't like working together with other people on projects. Knowing people who have skills is part of being self reliant, and trading skills is a great way to get more things done!

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@singingone1 Жыл бұрын

Don, a man of few words, Hysterical, but worth his weight in gold! We love you Don! You are such a great helper.

@jacobstaheli7790 Жыл бұрын

Honestly just wish I have a friend like that when I’m older. The guys a beast 😂

@trojanpussy Жыл бұрын

Since i am from europe, i like Don to. We both got a scottish title. We deserve a tiny castle in Canada maybe? I will crochet the curtains.

@user-jc6lu8mu6x Жыл бұрын

I read the entire Ryan’s kzfaq.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan’s Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan’s Shed Plans.

@tonyhussey3610 Жыл бұрын

There was a Canadian man named Kevin who lived in a cozy log cabin in the heart of a dense forest. He was a lumberjack by profession and had been working in the forest for many years. Over time, he had accumulated a lot of wood and had decided to build a barn to store his wood mill and other woodworking tools. Kevin knew that building a barn in the forest would not be an easy task, but he was determined to do it. He called his best friend, Don, to help him with the task. Don was an expert carpenter, and he was more than happy to help his friend. The two friends worked tirelessly for weeks to build the barn. They cut down trees, sawed them into planks, and nailed them together to create the frame of the barn. They worked from dawn to dusk, taking breaks only to sip on hot coffee and enjoy some delicious maple syrup. Kevin and Don loved maple syrup, and they made sure to have a fresh supply at all times. They would often tap maple trees in the forest and collect the sap to make syrup. They loved the rich, sweet taste of maple syrup and would pour it over everything from pancakes to fried eggs. As the barn began to take shape, Jack and Don decided that they did not want any barn doors inside their houses. They wanted to keep their homes clean and free of sawdust and wood chips. So, they designed the barn with large sliding doors that could be opened and closed easily. Finally, after weeks of hard work, the barn was complete. It was a beautiful structure that blended in perfectly with the forest surroundings. Kevin and Don were proud of their creation and spent many happy hours in the barn, working on their woodworking projects and enjoying the sweet taste of maple syrup. The barn became a symbol of their friendship, and they both knew that it would stand the test of time, just like their friendship. Whenever they looked at the barn, they were reminded of the hard work, dedication, and love that went into building it.

@ModernSelfReliance Жыл бұрын

That is well written. Love it!

@tonyhussey3610 Жыл бұрын

@@ModernSelfReliance I was messing around with the new Artificial intelligence apps and put a few details in and asked for a story.. 😁

@TioMostFrio Жыл бұрын

You wet the wood to encourage a capillary reaction. Basically the liquid will sink into the wood deeper, giving the adhesive a deeper foothold to bind the joint together.

@Miss.Libby. Жыл бұрын

Kevin, that is a doozy of a saw mill shed. And ever present lending a hand is the inimitable Don. Such a great mate. Cheers from Australia 👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺🦘

@SmithHiggins-ph2dn Жыл бұрын

Hello Libby

@JoanOfArgghh Жыл бұрын

"Bouquet" is the word you were looking for. 😉

@reubentester3332 Жыл бұрын

It's spelt bucket my dude

@fredclements6843 Жыл бұрын

You need a shaker box to put your screen in it helps to sort out the rock from the dirt. I work one in a lager scale

@AKorAUSTIN Жыл бұрын

All of your projects turn out great Kevin! I love your channel.

@bboice08 Жыл бұрын

You mean a rock tumbler? To create smooth, shiny rocks? Cool!! Keep on keepin on love the process and history focus. Preservation of history. Yay!! Hi Don and Frankie!!!!!!!!!!

@SmithHiggins-ph2dn Жыл бұрын

Hello Barbara

@kennethhudson8013 Жыл бұрын

Man with experience is never at the mercy of a man who has none.

@troybranaman316 Жыл бұрын

A sharpening area would be awesome !!! It would save you more money then just buying more saw bands all the time ! Great informative video as always Kevin! Take care and stay safe my friend!!

@Xero1of1 Жыл бұрын

30:45 Instead of changing its function, clean it up, replace the wood as it was meant to be (ribbon connectors and all) and see if you can clean up/patch the steel pieces, give it a nice paint job and let that become your cement mixer. Since it's belt-driven, you can modify it a bit so you can have a little gas motor mounted on there to turn it. Think about your future projects where you need cement... You roll out that thing and it looks old yet brand new and you're going to have TONS of people saying 'Whoa! Where'd you get that? Where can I get one?!' because a lot of people like the old-timey aesthetic.

@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын

Remember that the wood structure needs restoration.

@ianlovi1 Жыл бұрын

Don is always there to help you every project. He is a good friend! I think he deserves more than a little bottle of maple syrup!!

@donaldwachter9090 Жыл бұрын

I've been told by my grandmother that Alum works wonders on canker sores. Put a little on your finger and place it on the sore. Within a day the Alum will dry the sore out. Alum is used to keep canned pickles crisp in the jar. Using Alum for cankers sores is an old remedy handed down for generations. Also, cut back on eating too much acidic fruits that can cause canker sores. Grandmothers born in the late 1800's were truly self-reliant and they had to be tough as nails. Remember, just a little Alum once to dry the sore.

@Elizabeth-ju5dy Жыл бұрын

Can't get much more Canadian than a canadian, standing in the bush, sipping maple syrup and saying 'That's good, eh?' Proud to be Canadian! Me too!

@johnedwards4278 Жыл бұрын

I can rest assured Don is a wonderful man to hang around with, so knowledgeable. I believe the word he was looking for is bouquet..

@bobbyk6585 Жыл бұрын

Don's brand of wisdom is beyond priceless.

@TestingWithMike Жыл бұрын

Making something from nothing! Great work as always Kev!

@elizabethchetwood1916 Жыл бұрын

L-shaped bench in the corner under the windows, with shelves underneath. To the right of that on the solid wall, an adjustable French cleat system for hanging items, tools, rope, chain, and shelf brackets/shelves for smaller items to keep them off the floor!

@SmithHiggins-ph2dn Жыл бұрын

Hello Elizabeth

@markroberts1962 Жыл бұрын

Kevin as always this is brilliant. I would love to,see you build a tree top village from tree to tree, bridges between the rooms so one room bedroom, bridge over to a lounge. Another bridge to a kitchen . I love you use of people’s rubbish. Keep it up pal. I have took so many ideas from you. Also have u ever though of doing a project fundraiser I’d definitely donate

@sshaw4429 Жыл бұрын

“Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind”….Vermont is my maple syrup. Oh my. ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Buddy you have no idea how many uses! Savory as well as sweet.

@charruza Жыл бұрын

That old cement mixer is awesome. Hope you find out some more info on it and revisit it!

@martyletitbee1519 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Kevin & Don forva great show. Those cement mixers are fascinating. The older one has a medival vive to it. I'd love to see you give them a good restoration.❤

@froggyfrog-sz6gs Жыл бұрын

You should make the cement mixer into a rock tumbler / polisher

@hillbillywisdom777 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, if you take a horse shoers hoof nipper and weld a bodywork slide hammer to it, you can grab the nails in the metal and a couple slides of the slide hammer takes out even the most stubborn nails in metal roofing and siding.

@arjanvogel6444 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your vid Kevin for and Don 😇💓💓💓🐓 love and bless you all guys, isolation and a concrete floor and a big wood burner floor heating system for the winter ❄️.

@billbo747 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother kept a gallon drum of maple syrup under her kitchen sink. After dinner she would pour us each a teacup of syrup to sip with our cookies. Thanks for bringing back this memory. Love this channel.

@ModernSelfReliance Жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing...

@dyannejohnson6184 Жыл бұрын

Now that’s an artist at work!

@evalynchuran8684 Жыл бұрын

Boy, I sure wish I had workers like you guys on my land, the build would already be done. I use my maple syrup in my coffee. Better than sugar.

@SmithHiggins-ph2dn Жыл бұрын

Hello evalyn

@LearnVBA Жыл бұрын

I was thinking like a project table and you have to have a whiteboard up on one of the walls. And this could become your home base where you introduce us to your new projects and take us through your plans and then you have your woodmill and possibly a welding area. Loving the videos, love how very real you are!

@mathewh3766 Жыл бұрын

Welding area near piles of saw dust sounds a little sketchy.

@LearnVBA Жыл бұрын

@@mathewh3766 😂 true

@dottieburton5501 Жыл бұрын

I agree but maybe put the welding in the lean too you were talking about keeping it away from the sawdust cutting down on maybe starting a fire and ruining all your good work

@duwomaiishgabrielle9498 Жыл бұрын

I love how you figured out how to have an unlimited wood supply to build to your Hearts content! Do you ever take a day off😂😂 you are like a kid on a playground👍🏼👍🏽👍🏼👍🏽👍🏼. You are so inspirational! TY

@cekfraun Жыл бұрын

Kevin, maple syrup is only 52 calories per tablespoon, so everyone can eat (drink?) more maple syrup! I'm blessed to have two sons-in-law who both make their own maple syrup every spring, so I usually get some for Christmas. 🙂 I love that you said barn doors should be outside on barns. I agree! And that giant window in your sawmill shed's barn door is awesome.

@PeterKNoone Жыл бұрын

I love this project. So great to get the mill out of the elements and hopefully this means more milling videos which are strangely compelling to watch.

@vincentlopez6716 Жыл бұрын

Wow honestly I thought it was going to be just a half enclosed structure just for the wood but wow you outdid yourself

@kimmin7422 Жыл бұрын

I think you are brilliant and so skillful! I really love watching all the things you accomplish with so many different types of material...you vision and imagination are incredible. You are indeed blessed by God with amazing abilities!!! Thank you for sharing these projects with us!

@cindyfinn4845 Жыл бұрын

I have blueberries in freezer just need to thaw them out and a yeast waffle recipe ,just need some maple syrup. I love to see your projects.

@procluts Жыл бұрын

YES! First 3 minutes! I truly enjoy watching you and your bros videos with all your genius ideas, it's like a game trying to guess what you guys will do next!

@stephane.notstephanie.pron1418 Жыл бұрын

Bahahaha! The high speed filming of building the sliding door cracked me up for some reason. Thank you for that.

@sshaw4429 Жыл бұрын

I think you are a “high I” creatively. Genius.

@baldyoldfart5828 Жыл бұрын

Tip for cleaning up mixers.... put some brick cleaning acid and stones of various sizes in... if acid is concentrated add some water... set it off running and come back a few hours later

@Over60sowhat Жыл бұрын

Kevin, you're a superstar!! 🎉

@SmithHiggins-ph2dn Жыл бұрын

Hi there

@albertrkarnes2018 Жыл бұрын

It's back in the 8's here in McAllen Texas as the Sun is shining with a nice breeze. 😊

@jamesellsworth9673 Жыл бұрын

NEW YORK STATE also makes fine MAPLE SYRUP, much of it relabeled in Vermont for sale in the New York City Metro area. For 48 years, no matter where we have lived, we have purchased our syrup from a family farm in Jefferson, NY, in the Catskill Mountains. The 'real deal' is well worth the price. A little goes a long way. I do NOT drink it straight, despite its having so many concentrated minerals and 'life substances' from the trees. CEMENT MIXER drive straps: I am 78 years old and we had straps like those from my father's young years. He and his father used them to drive hammer mills for milling grain and for powering stationary thrashing machines. I watched them as a child.

@HOOAHDUDE Жыл бұрын

The Sawz Mahall with a mullet roof. Ok I'll let it die now. Great show! You seem to have unlimited wood. I always look forward for Saturdays as I learn so much. FULL STOP!

@allenenabnit7078 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to put in a big wood stove to burn all your scraps maybe use one of your fuel oil barrels and use it for a kiln to dry your lumber plus keep your shop area warm when sharpening blades and chains

@doug6189 Жыл бұрын

Those mixers could be used for multiple things, rock washer, metal parts finisher, clothes washer, composter, meat mixer. part of a dehydrator / spice dryer or kiln. Oh and maybe even to mix cement!

@sandratweedale2579 Жыл бұрын

So clever and genius at the same time. And Free!! You’re my kinda guy.

@user-jh1ql1gt7l Жыл бұрын

You may wish to consider using the other part of the shed to store milled lumber in differing lengths / sizes for ready use on future projects. Especially when you have surplus or gather reclaimed lumber.

@herdbarus-gunning6501 Жыл бұрын

I must admit I love your on the fly craftsmanship, it is awesome! Wish you were my neighbor!

@kensearle4892 Жыл бұрын

One idea...build a couple of steps to a pedestal in the corner so you can enjoy your seat while looking out the window.

@joewamsley8004 Жыл бұрын

11:20/14:50 Thank you for hitting this point. That's super cool. My children will be better off knowing this kind of thing as early in life as possible.

@NavyVeteran1776 Жыл бұрын

Kevin!!! We need a shirt with Don’s face that says “Everyone needs a friend like Don”.

@radagast6682 Жыл бұрын

Nice job on the "Saws Mahal". I always enjoy watching your projects. Try mixing 1 oz maple syrup with 1 oz cream, and 1 oz of brandy. Or mix syrup with brandy, put it in the freezer overnight. Put in blender with ice cream. FULL STOP!

@bboice08 Жыл бұрын

Darn, I kind of like that open wall look into nature..............hum...............I can smell the wood!!!!

@chadtaylor3742 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Really enjoy your videos. I am a little concerned about running a gas sawmill for extended periods in an enclosed space. Not a good idea so hope you have a plan for exhaust and ventilation.

@s1135274 Жыл бұрын

That space would be perfect for a backwoods bar and grill.

@ndafarachaitezvi1139 Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

@darthgbc363 Жыл бұрын

Cool useful project for you in the future - A Solar Kiln to dry your newly cut lumber.

@sshaw4429 Жыл бұрын

The posts in the ground was fascinating.

@gayahithwen Жыл бұрын

I think your plans for the shop sound great! I'd include a good bench and an emergency medical supply cabinet/shelf in there, since it's a somewhat dangerous area. Having a place to collapse if you ever pull a muscle or get a bad cut? Where you can easily reach at least some basic bandages and painkillers, and maybe keep some bottled water there to wash down the painkillers/clean out a wound? I mean, seriously hope you never have need for that, obviously.

@jackr2287 Жыл бұрын

12:00 very interesting to see the weathering on that shed!

@mariemcgillen7401 Жыл бұрын

I love how your mind works, do you sleep at all? The genius that you are.

@singingone1 Жыл бұрын

I "see" myself living in your new building. Its stunning, I love it!

@FreezyAbitKT7A Жыл бұрын

Blacksmith Shop? Also make a Summer Kitchen with a wood burning Oven/Range/Stove, mouse proof cabinets, Loft storage or bunk area.

@bbranett2188 Жыл бұрын

Sears Kenmore (1940s?) made one that looked like a modern white enamel range.

@carolhuleteads5846 Жыл бұрын

Put powered alum on the canker sore used for pickles in spice section of stores. Grandma taught us that, should heal up in a day . usually only have to do it once or twice.

@patrickheavirland3599 Жыл бұрын

Good morning from Minnesota USA! Really coming together!

@irenaoreskovic8339 Жыл бұрын

Nice job ,Mr.Dan is Back great .keep busy 👍😺💜

@jerryrogers9703 Жыл бұрын

Love the idea of a sharpening station and a work bench. Maybe you can figure something out like maybe a trough to go on the other side to collect the sawdust so it doesn't build up and make it easier to clean up just a thought. Great build though.

@joyceb.sachsesachse1242 Жыл бұрын

Love you guys , the best show on property builds using you're own trees and making you're forest healthy. Love Canadian channels you are more laid back and are real folks.

@freeee1234 Жыл бұрын

Nice build there Kevin,should be huge help for future building around the commune wonderland you got going on there,Don's closing words on this one were classic 😂

@paule4696 Жыл бұрын

Some of the old tractors had a PTO wheel that would use those belts to power a sawmill and other items. I'll bet that's how that cement mixer was powered.

@fonhollohan2908 Жыл бұрын

That's pretty amazing, 50' bucks to build a sawmill shed, of that size. btw kevin, you could also build an overhang shelter over that barn door opening to keep the ice from building up over that area. Shed is indeed shaping up! looks awesome. BTW I've always just rinsed my mouth with peroxide for cankers its works well..

@douglasgatian1401 Жыл бұрын

Love your projects and the little tickle! Cant get enough. Hey to Don!!

@bj.roberts6410 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the Saws-ma-hall... yes benches around the windows, plus a floating movable bench... of course a floor would be nice but not wood but pavers right up to the saw mill. That would make it so much easier to clean...got one more idea 💡 sliding wall between the shop and saw mill,,, 😏the wall would have a door and windows.... Ah 😳

@user-fd7tl4xg6y Жыл бұрын

Long live the Sawzma'hall!

@andreewert1925 Жыл бұрын

Always, you can use it to prep trim wood and paint it before the install...not while you mill coz of the dust..let the dust settle..keep on trucking

@GirdHerd Жыл бұрын

Kevin, I agree that that area would be perfect for blade sharpening.

@caryreed1563 Жыл бұрын

Muriatic acid cleans the hardened concrete off of those mixers really nicely

@richardsolomon8076 Жыл бұрын

Wicked cool Kev 😎 I like the idea of a sharpening station and maintenance bench space in the windows corner 👌. The mill looks awesome covered 👍🍻 well done team 👍🏻

@jonathanbennison9220 Жыл бұрын

Regarding the super mixer... I think, it would be super cool to convert it into your rock washer. But whichever one you convert, small or large, I think it would be cool if you hook the crank up to your solar. Also, if you are washing dirty Sandy rocks, If you collect the screened dirt/sand that washes off, you have screened gravel/sand As well as the rocks.

@mamadeetay7445 Жыл бұрын

Rockin it out Kevin. I’m here for it all. It’s lookin great

@allenenabnit7078 Жыл бұрын

I think you should sink a ceder log in the ground 3-4 feet somewhere you can walk around it and mount you vise to to top of it to do you chainsaw sharpening. As for you rock washer how about cut larger holes in the tub a then bend or roll the smaller grating around it but leaving as much room as possible between drum and grating so it will still turn that way you will get 3 different sizes of washed rocks.

@gregsmith8469 Жыл бұрын

Hmm, What do I think what you should do with the extra s[ace in your sawmill? Take your tape measure and pull it out as far as you can and ask yourself how long have you've been here! Wile you're at it, make some storage space for your cordless extension cords! I miss Bean the dog.

@maniachill3069 Жыл бұрын

Canker advice, I get them all the time. Keep a bottle of mouthwash handy, swish it in your mouth at least once an hour, it will heal in 2 days or less.

@1974UTuber Жыл бұрын

That old mixer is driven by a Hit n Miss engine and is likely a very early machine. Would love to see you get and restore a Hit n Miss engine to run that mixer with. Or even a big old tractor you can drive it off the flywheel of

@Suzwebb1 Жыл бұрын

Don, the man of few words!!!❤

@scottw1287 Жыл бұрын

That is truly amazing about the posts in the ground!. Thanks for sharing that

@robertboettinger4102 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to I see your sawmill barn done are you going to insulate it to stay warm when you’re cutting board in winter I think you should insulate it and put the heating system that so you don’t get sick

@nicksmartialarts9236 Жыл бұрын

If you do want to make a perfect cut with a skill saw. Make your Initial cut on both pieces, then put them together and run your saw down the center of the cut and then both pieces will mirror each other perfectly. If you want a perfect joint.🙂

@area51ray Жыл бұрын

The sawmill building came out awesome Kevin! Your resourcefulness always impresses me, and I love your sense of humor. I do have one critique, maybe you should have made the window swing out instead if in to your space?? Thanks for continuing to share with us viewers pal! 😊

@ModernSelfReliance Жыл бұрын

I think I'm going to change the swing on one of them.. the front has to swing in.

@desert-walker Жыл бұрын

Cool barn, I would just put a wooden floor in there even if it’s just floating so you’re not walking around on mud I would also put maybe some rolled down tarps or something in the front when you’re not using it just to keep snow rain or whatever out other than that. Damn impressive.😊

@genewileyopa Жыл бұрын

Excellent job guys. I like your mixers. The old one is cool looking. Might be Jesus's era. Well maybe not quite that far back. Thanks for sharing

@selfretired3025 Жыл бұрын

Put salt on the canker. Some rinse with salt water... I just get a wet finger of salt & apply.

@SmithHiggins-ph2dn Жыл бұрын

Hello there

@enkirsa191 Жыл бұрын

That outro was just superb! Don what a legend hahaha 🤣

@gene_takovic57 Жыл бұрын

I already miss seeing the snow on your little slice of heaven. Great shed for the mill.

@darthgbc363 Жыл бұрын

You can cover more wall with less work - live edge boards about 5"-6" apart, then cover the gap with another live edge board.

@YarnAce Жыл бұрын

Loving the SawsMahal.

@helengesell2668 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your work. I also totally respect your work ethic and the fact that you take such good care and maintain your equipment and tools... And I absolutely love your ideas and how you make things work!

@ravenraven964 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: that ice and sawdust mix you have under the saw is called pykrete is weary strong and weary insulative. The us tryed makeing an aircraft carryer out of it once

@Wingnut_Stickman Жыл бұрын

Maple syrup is more like 50 calories per T-spoon. I use it sometimes in a stirfry, in a small jar mix maple syrup 50:50 with white vinegar and add in 1 t-spoon of curry powder, shake madly, then pour it in like you might with teriyaki. Sounds odd, but it packs a ton of flavour and is highly aromatic.