Off Grid Cabin Additions | Ep. 1 | Ice Storm, Bedroom/Bathroom Foundation, Loft Railing

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Жыл бұрын

Started the foundation for 10x8 bedroom and 8x4 bathroom addition. Installed railing in the loft. Also installed another set of stairs on wall tent platform.
Stayed overnight in cabin during ice storm.
#cabin #offgrid #tent #logcabin

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@CoyoteSticksbyWILEY Жыл бұрын

As I watched this morning's episode, I was amazed by the thought and planning that must have gone into the bedroom and bathroom additions. Your building technique is fantastic and looks so solid and durable. Very impressive! Thank you for sharing this build with us. Regards, Randy in Arizona

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing. It does take a lot of thinking and I guess I enjoy that part. Take care!

@davetartler8546 Жыл бұрын

Just amazing, love the way you are building this place.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@DATDesign Жыл бұрын

Seriously, these videos are therapeutic. Just discovered you a few weeks ago and have watched every one. I'd love to do this if I had the property and could do it without the fear of it being "illegal". Living a simpler way, even if it was just a camp for a few times a month, seems like something a lot of us could benefit from in today's crazy world. Glad to see you added an impact driver too. They're a game changer!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you find it therapeutic. It is for me too!

@erwinaddison2030 Жыл бұрын

Cabin is looking great! The off grid experience is better with bacon😊

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

You got that right! Take care!

@battlecreek1432 Жыл бұрын

I really like how your cabin is built. Simple but effective construction.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hartpfortmueller4002 Жыл бұрын

It’s so refreshing to watch a channel where someone is not talking non stop and trying to solve the issues of the world. Keep it up .

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@franklyterrence4860 Жыл бұрын

Unique, cool, never seen this done before, inspiring! Beautiful results.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@stuartsullenbarger2023 11 ай бұрын

Lookin great....I thought I was the only one that loved Brussel sprouts....lol

@TheOffGridExperience 11 ай бұрын

One of my favorites 👍

@indiraramcharan7027 Жыл бұрын

This place is unbelievably beautiful, thank you for sharing. Being surrounded by nature can be one of the most calming feelings.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nothing like being surrounded by God’s creation.

@susansmith493 Жыл бұрын

So well done ...the carpentry and the video. Tysm.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍 Much appreciated!

@surgicalshooter911 Жыл бұрын

The way this cabin’s built, it will be standing a 100 years from now, hopefully to still be enjoyed by your family.💕😉👍

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

I hope so too! Thanks!

@susanhamilton1822 Жыл бұрын

It's such a pleasure to watch someone who knows what they're doing. Great progress happening. Thank you from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Big fan in the Great White North.

@jimdaway1965 Жыл бұрын

Shout out to my home town of Sudbury, @susanhamilton1822 !

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I’m glad it appears that I what I’m doing because sometimes I just go with instinct and hope it works…haha. Take care!

@susanhamilton1822 Жыл бұрын

@@jimdaway1965 Hello and thanks. :)

@peperetuque7744 10 ай бұрын

you are a real good carpenter it real solid for sure and durable and love the land to you are bless 🙏🙏🙏

@TheOffGridExperience 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@richardgabel33 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I went a more expensive route with 2x12s and the building went up fast. I used tubes of quick grab adhesive then screws. After facing recent hurricane and storms now ice and snow, it is my home standinding. I let neighbors that lost their homes move in and share the shelter. Timeing was perfect to help three families in need. My structure is larger than the video cabin but process the same. Thank you.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Nice! This method should be able to withstand 150-200mph winds.

@richardgabel33 Жыл бұрын

@@TheOffGridExperience no issues at all. Made jig so logs had consistant tongue and groove configuration. I did have help lifting as I am in my mid 70s. Built mountain cabin as a safe have from Florida hurricanes never thinking I would open doors to those in need. Stay safe

@driverdan6988 Жыл бұрын

Your Great great grandchildren will be enjoying that cabin! Solid solid building👌👍😉🙏🏻🇺🇸

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@denniscarreno5882 Жыл бұрын

You must have a lot of patience editing this video…a remarkable accomplishment in every aspect of this build…I love it….a real craftsman is born…..well done!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@grant8653 9 ай бұрын

Get this man a SLEDGE HAMMER!

@marcelmallory2761 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Cannot wait to see the end results.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🪚

@nightrunner1456 Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of things, coming down in months, America, needs to get ready.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a possibility.

@epictroost Жыл бұрын

I think what drew me in was the 2x8 construction… I did some math and it is highly affordable for materials and provides a very beefy building!!! I think in Michigan the wood costs alone was near $2000 for the 2x8 and $400 for 6x6 and 2 boxes of screws were about $200 (10,000)

@epictroost Жыл бұрын

These are very rough estimates lol

@mixedmediaartgirl300 Жыл бұрын

thx budgeting bud

@epictroost Жыл бұрын

I am a Banker lol budgeting is what I teach I hate loan junky bankers and Credit Card hussies lol

@ravenlorans Жыл бұрын

Try 4x8's... To make one Wall "About" 8ft High it wood take (Lowe's Pricing) 18 6x6's at $60 Each = $960 X 6 Walls= $5,760 18 4x6's at $32 Each = $576 x 6 Walls= $3456 32 4x4's at $22 Each = $704 x 6 Walls= $4224 I say 6 Walls because of a 16x32 Shed/House Size I would like to build and it wood take 6 walls worth of wood. Or 5 Walls worth I only go 16x24.

@mixedmediaartgirl300 Жыл бұрын

@@epictroost as a banker, can i ask what you how long is the dollar even going to be a thing? My banker family has disinherited me and is giving me "money now" so they don't have to "worry about not having anything to give me when they pass".... which is a lie, because we live in different states and they're FILTHY rich, which they don't know I know. All I wish is to know why they're making the moves they are. What's going on that they know, that I don't?

@charlesallen9592 Жыл бұрын

very impressive my friend! looking forward to the next time. keep up the good work!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@paulvanhouts3365 Жыл бұрын

Another great vid. Thanks for sharing. That cabin certainly is cost warm despite the outside chill. I too have been waiting for this, worth the wait. Keep up the great work in your piece of heaven, stay safe.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Take care.

@valeriebostick1913 Жыл бұрын

Cabin looking amazing looking forward to seeing more videos 😊

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching!

@jimmycollrow146 Жыл бұрын

Using three 2x8 to create a tongue and Groove log or wall panel ? is pure simple genius !!

@Queensryche1 Жыл бұрын

Damn right the Steelers!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

@scottanderson2980 Жыл бұрын

Great job on your cabin everything look clean and well done you have a great eye on how to build things,

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@billytingen3567 Жыл бұрын

So well done. I just sent your Channel info to my Brother in Alaska. I think he will more than enjoy your content. Its so relaxing and informative and enlivening and fun to watch. You found a piece of heaven my friend. Enjoy!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Thanks for sharing it.

@bill944 Жыл бұрын

That's a pretty piece of Heaven you've got. Nice work!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@dcranch4820 Жыл бұрын

What a great location! I love your build!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@jimdaway1965 Жыл бұрын

So satisfying to watch another video, see your progress and watching it all unfold. Thank you for your efforts and for sharing your journey with us. Great work and awesome progress! Jim from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

@shortsweettoo Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim. I'm in Stoney Creek, lol. I agree.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Send us some snow, eh?

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jimdaway1965 Жыл бұрын

@@shortsweettoo I'm actually in the 'Creek close to Barton & Dewitt!

@shortsweettoo Жыл бұрын

@@jimdaway1965 LOL. I'm on Green Road right at the lake. We are practically neighbours. 🙂

@chipnegro5990 6 ай бұрын

Some people might question the R-value of the cabin, being there’s no insulation. I see a cabin that is healthier to live in. No off gassing of insulation, paint, stains, or any chemicals. I have some allergies to vehicle exhaust and chemicals. This is as natural as can be without living in a cave. I’m building another cabin next year. This method is what I’m seriously considering. I’m 64 years old, will retire in another year or so. I’m feeling my age, but I’m up to building something like this. I can get help as needed from my 2 grown boys. Good job sir.

@donnagagne3813 Жыл бұрын

Yay! I've been itching for this day. You are amazing and do amazing work. You are an inspiration. Not trying to sound corny; it just came out that way. 😂

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@driveman6490 Жыл бұрын

Your videos have given me the confidence and inspiration to go out and buy an RV. Just kidding, excellent craftsmanship, planning and a helluva work ethic.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Haha....thanks for watching!

@stevelange9027 Жыл бұрын

This is great. It’s like “The Outsider”, but I don’t have to wait 4 weeks for a video where no progress is made. Your productivity is impressive.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It’s tough when working full time and doing this on weekends. Take care!

@frankpohl4377 Жыл бұрын

The outsider is a poor soul. Wasted time energy for his fancy no reality cabin. Because of his additude- his father sufferd alot. The outsider startet with a perfect foundament and then- if became clear that he never will live in this cabin. He wastet more then 18 month with side-video shows. A men with a goal huntes or runs to the end to finish a build like Dick Proenecke in Alaksa- I thing without log preperation 2 months and his cabin was winterready! I like the person "outsider" but he has a delusion a deception. IF HE WOULD like to live in his log home- he would build it with a mudroom and not a cancer producing plastic- epoxy. He is a content prioducer of enternainment not for live. Me as a facility manager with carpenter backround stop watching videos from souls that have no goal. Time waster. But not my. :-) PS: I live in the second biggest city in Germany in Hamburg. Here you are not allowed to live in a loghome or cabin in your own forrest. The green öko terror GOV toke all rights away. But I love watching souls how build a nice stabil traditionell cabin or log home. NORTHEM with "the birth of a wooden house" is a master. No chemical fake insolation! Best insolation through wood air and clay or bricks. Frank

@tobeface34 Жыл бұрын

Someone has been hurt

@JEJAK5396 Жыл бұрын

You should make your own cabin and not complain about how little progress is made on someone else’s.

@frankpohl4377 Жыл бұрын

@@JEJAK5396 typical us- great talk. There are 2 kinds of buildings- right way or wrong way. The right will be perfect in all wether situations- and then the KZfaq builders that build for the show. And many americans love show not reality. My grandfather had build one 1930 in Dortmund Germany. A hunting house on a soldid stone foundament 130 centimter away from the ground. With logs. Has 4 rooms. Its still there.

@SandraCrockett Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work. It's so relaxing watching your videos come to life during the building process. Thanks for having us along for the ride........

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@timepasses3380 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Great work on the carpentry and filming/editing. As always, thanks for sharing.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Your comments are always appreciated!

@samhill3496 Жыл бұрын

Place is really starting to take shape. We build a lot alike. By ourselves and it ain't going anywhere. Bet it plenty warm up in the loft. Be careful, no falls. Not too far from you, up Hazard KY way. Take care.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍 Take care neighbor.

@maryruth4557 Жыл бұрын

Love your cabin!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@speteydog2260 Жыл бұрын

This building skill is really fascinating. Wish I had that!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! 👍

@4QWzbaxSzUAq9 Жыл бұрын

2x8 logs is genius!👍

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@funnyriverred2501 Жыл бұрын

you need a sledgehammer amigo... looking great so far! awesome place

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@bernicekingma8348 Жыл бұрын

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Enjoy watching your cabin progress, with the talents God has blessed you with. Greeting from just north of 60.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@terihomer5316 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching and am impressed with your progress. Have a great year, and I'm looking forward to the finished bedroom and lav.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@KennyRider137 Жыл бұрын

If it's 80 degrees downstairs it must be 100 in the loft. Everything is looking great!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

It was warm for sure. Thanks for watching 👍

@brucewilliamsstudio4932 Жыл бұрын

You remind me of myself from 45 years ago. I built a two story log cabin in the far North, mostly by myself and it's still standing after all these years. I like your construction techniques and look forward to the next installment.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! More on the way.

@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545 Жыл бұрын

And you light.💫🤗...looking so much more comfy 💯🤗

@tomsitman3632 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video's. Wish I had a few less years on me, I would loved to have built something similar. Used 2 X 8 X 12 to build a few porchs, a screen room, and a sunroom. Love to build like you. By the way your progress is great not boring and love your log teqnique. Making meals sure makes me hungry, lol

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Take care.

@jeffsmith310 Жыл бұрын

The cabin is looking very nice

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@tempest8758 Жыл бұрын

Man his wife should be very happy he is amazing

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Haha...I am happy to have her. Thanks!!

@tempest8758 Жыл бұрын

Perfect reply no better flex than what you both have sending a sista hug for both of you guys be safe

@fulviosangalli9280 Жыл бұрын

Always better. I'm looking forward your next episode.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@TheHellbillyx Жыл бұрын

love the work you did.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BriboyW Жыл бұрын

Nice filming! Cabin looks great!!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@msjoni46 Жыл бұрын

You've come a long way pilgrim. Love your cabin, I just don't understand why you didn't build down by the creek and sit on that porch with a mug of coffee and listen to the water all day....Great job....

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

The tent is a nice spot too. Just didn’t want to risk flooding. Maybe the next one I build…..

@darakesass5769 Жыл бұрын

I love the layout of your cabin, reminds me of Sean James's first cabin, very relaxing to watch, I will be doing this one day. Thank you for Sharing. Drake Sass, Wickenburg AZ.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks. The floor plan is very similar. When you build a small cabin there aren't many options that make sense and are functional.

@ruben4447 9 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work. I would love to see you build more stuff. There arent many channels like yours. I love the style you build in.

@TheOffGridExperience 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@GlennRiccobono Жыл бұрын

Some of those boards look like you were going for "extra crispy" 🤣 The whole project is gorgeous. Love your videos!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@itcantbetruebutis7778 Жыл бұрын

This guy had to watch my self reliance. I know it lol. He tool the good and incorporated it into his builds and videos. Not the same style by any means. I admire his ingenuity and may build my own very similar. His tongue and groove 3 board system is awesome. Great work!! I've been in construction for 20 years and never thought to build walls this way. It's really great and affordable and quality. Thanks my man !!!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. I love that channel. Thanks for watching 👍

@itcantbetruebutis7778 Жыл бұрын

@The Off Grid Experience I knew it.. me too. Awesome job my man.. it's my dream to do what ur doing. And unfortunately in the world we're existing In these days, I totally think getting back to the core basics of life and survival are critical. I've not had a cell in over 3 years. I'm basically evolving backwards so to speak... but to me it's a totally natural evolution forward.... love the content and I've learned from it and your approach. Thanks again.

@itcantbetruebutis7778 Жыл бұрын

@The Off Grid Experience I was raised on bacon scrapple and fresh sausage... my father loved scrapple!! Me it had to be very thin and crispy. And once in a while. I think it is a pa thing tho mostly.. another thing I noticed since u used 2×10's and 12' s is since they were already dried u avoided leaving gaps for settling as opposed to logs where there is some shrinkage in the first year or 2. Does cauterizing the outside of the boards repel moisture and water that well? That u don't need say a water proofing stain ? Also a root cellar or dry room under could be useful longterm for storage. Just a thought

@rayhuber3411 Жыл бұрын

Oh yea, I was waiting for this part. 🙂👍

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@larrysmith6499 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this build. It is awesome. Would love a cabin like yours. You are the man. Keep making the videos

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@myloopooping Жыл бұрын

What you are doing is so awesome. I wish I had the courage to let it all go. Seems rewarding and peaceful.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

It really is! Thanks for watching 👍

@jbthor9032 Жыл бұрын

Progress. Looking good. 👍

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@blessedbeyondmeasure5070 Жыл бұрын

❤Great job

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@enjoynmylife Жыл бұрын

Strait up my dream home. Love it!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@hossC208 Жыл бұрын

join the bedroom and bathroom to save walking via the kitchen. Nicer roof line!

@kleiner4148 Жыл бұрын

Very nice thanks for sharing!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@terrythompson1288 Жыл бұрын

Can't buck an ice storm, but thats whats inside work is for. as always looking great , like a brick out-house ,

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Very true! I was planning on getting the floor decking down on the additions but that got postponed. Next time hopefully. Thanks again!

@shanonmillan4548 Жыл бұрын

I wish I had the skill and know-how to build something like this. Really beautiful cabin.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@marshadevaughn886 Жыл бұрын

Amazing J!!! Amazing!!! The absolute kind of property I’ve always dreamed of…😢 ❤️💛💜

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It's a really peaceful spot.

@jlander82 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us. Gives me a great calm and wistfulness for the simpler times.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@diylife2865 Жыл бұрын

No building codes, no property taxes. Just bought your land and built using trees on your land, and actually OWNED what you built.

@larryboschen1287 Жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel....your build is Awesome!! Thanks for the amazing videos.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ericbroussard4310 Жыл бұрын

hello, waow you good working on the cabin 👍, it is beautiful, good journey for you. 🙏

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much👍🏼

@dav1099 Жыл бұрын

Great job. only thing you need is a good dog to help you out ,, 👍👍 thanks for posting

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks

@sheldonferguson7422 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful!!! Just subscribed and I'm looking forward to seeing where you go with this

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@ShadowMoonFarms Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@alfredoj1349 Жыл бұрын

i wish to be as skillful as you are, definitely someday i hope someday apply some of the knoledge you shared in your videos

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍

@bushcraftsoloskills Жыл бұрын

Video nice

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@pinkvelvet3865 Жыл бұрын

Nice area to build a cabin with a small creek.

@e.bravojr.4340 Жыл бұрын

I love it you are one smart hombre that's the way I'm going to try to build mine one day thank you for the great idea

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@matthewcartlidge3564 11 ай бұрын

God bless

@TheOffGridExperience 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lantrecombs9403 Жыл бұрын

I love your cabin. I built one myself so I understand the work you’ve put into it. I’d like to show you how I did my loft ladder.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Would love to see a pic.

@bernadetteevans2 Жыл бұрын

An amazing cabin! I would be proud to call it home! I wish I could build one for myself… but being a widow in my 60’s has proved quite challenging…, I am getting ready for a huge change by relocating out of my home state of California very soon… and I just wish I could build my own little lofted cabin, the construction of yours is really nice!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope your move goes smoothly. You may be getting out of there just in time.

@bernadetteevans2 Жыл бұрын

@@TheOffGridExperience I agree- this is NOT the California I was born and raised in… way too many evil forces have come into play. I have lived here 61 out of my 64+ yrs, and I can say for a certainty that this state has changed…

@RandallGreenwood3 Жыл бұрын

Love the vids Man just subscribed keep up the good work 👍

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@logoseven3365 Жыл бұрын

Steeler fan!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Yes! Lifelong fan.

@hamimahatan6307 Жыл бұрын

Hello… am a new subscriber from Malaysia… Amazing what you have done… Salute!👍👍👍👍👍

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@conniewright8080 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EMNM22 Жыл бұрын

Your creativity is impressive! " I learned it by watching you.....tube"! 🤘😁 You should make an Amish style wash machine. Its a rocker box style that sloshes the clothes back and forth.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

That would be cool

@johnfetzer9637 Жыл бұрын

you have to have the dog , throwing a bumper for him !!!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

She’s going to make an appearance soon hopefully.

@franklyterrence4860 Жыл бұрын

According to The Boss of the Swamp who has lived off grid for about 30 Years if you use something called Bubble Wrap on the underside of exterior Floors.....it keeps the Critters out.....and insulates a bit.

@peternicholsonu6090 Жыл бұрын

Loving it. Built my first bush house 1970 in PNG. Second was an A frame in Australia 1975 out of 2x8s. Then my present home In 1995. Have since put up timber sheds as double carport and van shed. Working mostly alone as you have I was a little alarmed in your first build when you lifted you long lumber from the centre. I have always lifted one end at a time. But it worked for you possibly because our cypress pine is way heavier. Today’s video I note you swing a tool hard into end grain to tighten it. I prefer an yard of offcut butted against end grain as it saves repeated hard swings. Also to hammer a middle post into place instead of multiple swings with hammer or axe I prefer to stand a shorter post along side flush at the base then a foot or so away at the top then swing it in. This takes less load off you arm and like the end butting you use the travelling weight of the scrap lumber. Just love levers and pulleys. Really feel your joy doing all this.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Take care.

@ashleyanderson2859 Жыл бұрын

Question about the cabin construction. Was this particular engineered log idea your concept or was there an inspiration/influence for it? Looking for other examples of this method. Really enjoy what I have seen so far. Thanks

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Not my idea but I think I’m the first to video it. I think a guy up in Michigan has built some structures using this method. Take care!

@milliebanks7209 Жыл бұрын

Your dedication to work, your style and your method of videoing reminds me of another artist I watch! You both are truly impressive. The only difference is Martijn's build is in Italy on a mountainside and his rebuild is of stone. I can't remember his last name (it's difficult to spell). Maybe some of your other viewers can help out on his last name, in case you want to check him out! Am enjoying watching your progress very much!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've subscribed to his channel to see a little bit of the homeland. Take care!

@danielsmart8398 Жыл бұрын

Love this cabin!!! Very well built and looks fantastic, great job! Love your uploads 👏💪

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Take care.

@cryptodredd3639 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, would love to do something like this one day. Have you thought about installing a mirco hydro system on that creek?

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm going to look into it to see if it's doable.

@billystarcher8146 11 ай бұрын

Great stuff! I'm enjoying these videos. Great ideas and technique. So, what's in the Mason jar??? Lol

@TheOffGridExperience 10 ай бұрын

High quality H2O….haha.

@billystarcher8146 10 ай бұрын

@@TheOffGridExperience Nothing like that Tennessee H20. Where you at exactly? I'm not far away in WV. The landscape looks really similar. Love your videos. If I ever get to build a cabin, this is the method I'll use.

@user-mc7mi3mq4c Жыл бұрын

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@modoc852 Жыл бұрын

Hellforstout construction is what my pappy would say. He was of German descent.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@alliewolf3392 Жыл бұрын

❤😊❤😊❤

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@edwardseth1230 Жыл бұрын

the space under the bedroom can be used as a storage or a closed space pantry.

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Yes. Probably going to do root cellar/wood shed.

@davidsmeller3564 Жыл бұрын

The wood is treated correct? It looks amazing, outstanding job!

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Wood is not treated.

@bendaves77 Жыл бұрын

Your channel reminds me alot of the beginning of self reliance channel. Shaun started out building a small cabin like yours using fence posts. He of course was forced to sell the property and he has built a new log cabin. He's also built a pretty cool greenhouse beings that he's a Canadian and he has to deal with long dark winters. Keep the content coming

@bendaves77 Жыл бұрын

Adding a small water wheel in the nearby creek hooked up to a semi truck alternator and a battery bank would be a cool upgrade and you don't have to spend money on solar panels that will eventually be thrown into a landfill

@TheOffGridExperience Жыл бұрын

Thanks. He's a huge reason I decided to do this. Love his channels.