I am enjoying watching your journey! I am a woodworker, disabled, and I can no longer do any of these things so I live vicariously through your work. Keep the faith...keep going!

What an incredible journey! What a blessing, you and your Dad got all this time together. Family is everything. I’m a NYC gal and I have never seen anything like this! It’s beautiful! You and your wife and families will build many memories in your log cabin. God bless!

Sheer-legs have been used for millennia. How sensible to turn to them. And 'good enough' is the motto of all good engineers.

I like the way you think Outsider,the sawmill is a win/win for your cabin build and a source of income in the future.As always you,Mrs Outsider and your daughter are in my thoughts and prayers,be blessed.David Nobles.

Great work and it’s great to see son and dad working so good together that’s wonderful love thank you guys... god bless you

My first visit to this series. I must say as a carpenter, you and your dad are doing great work. None of this is easy, it was never meant to be easy from a historical perspective. The work of building a cabin in the woods is a story about determination, hard work and innovation. It is a story of Canada and how it was populated over the last 500 years. Different ethnic cultures have different rituals, processes and technology but the end result is always something borne out of hard work. There is a second narrative here worth mentioning and I have seen many comments about it already; your relationship with your father is heartwarming. You work together, you solve problems, you brainstorm and invent solutions with the tools you have. As a father of a son, I look forward to the time I can share my knowledge with my boy. Glad to see a young man such as yourself with such a work ethic. It is rare. I can hardly find a lad to show up on the jobsite everyday at 7:00am let alone one willing to learn carpentry skills AND work Saturdays toward a dream. Good for you. Good for your father. I will now go and watch other episodes to catch up. Thanks for sharing this, made my day.

Fortitude in such inclimate weather. AND, Getn'r dun! Balls of stainless steel.😄👍🔥❤🧨

This is a great BONDING between father and son. No amount of money can't buy and a memories will last forever and ever! Great Job!

I am so glad your Dad could be there to help! Your cabin is such a great thing to take on. Getting the saw mill was/is a good idea. I wish you the best!!

I admire the hard work you put into this Cabin as well as the time to film it. You will have some great memories of doing this with your dad, believe me.

The sawmill was a wise investment. You can get the logs and make your own lumber and then you can sell lumber for your other projects.

Exciting to watch this episode. The portable sawmill purchase is an investment, not an expense. Yes, it will make money for you when you start processing lumber for sale.

Your Dad is worth its weight in gold. Be proud of him!

Your determination, fortitude and calm resolve make me very proud to have you guys as my fellow Canadians. Im sure you know how lucky you are to have such a great dad.

Not being a skilled tradesmen like you and your father I am amazed how much effort went into building the foundation for the cabin. I know the cabin has been built and it is beautiful but this episode is one of my favorites in your series. Btw, I really appreciate the fine camera work and the occasional nature scenes.

A lot of young guys need to work hard . In the woods amongst the trees, fit and strong is what our society needs. Currently these ancient skills of tree falling and carpentry are so precious they need preserving and passing on. I grew up in the woods and farms and i am still fit at 66. Plus there is a spiritual connection to our habitat where we learn about sustainability, renewing plant stock, sharing with other species and space for humans. Defending natural resources is an inevitable consequence of using trees to live. The life instruction from primary industry can not be measured.

The part I liked most is father-son bond. I miss my dad😢. Perfect job that deserves admiration 👍👍👍

Admire the efforts and hard work that you guys have put in. Very fascinating to watch. Enjoyed every moment of the project. Good luck.

Your Dad is an artist with the chain saw. These are great times times with him. It's what life is all about.

A-frame with swivel wheels and locks, plus some kind of cross member between them to curb inward pressure. Just a thought. But I am enjoying the channel!! Great family project, narration, audio and video! Cheers!

I’m new to your build and am in total awe!! What a blessing to work with your dad. You seem to make a great team!

Best log cabin video I have seen yet. You don't need to defend your decisions, it is your project! Buy a sawmill, don't, it is your choice. Until someone comes out and shovels snow to get stuff finished, their opinions don't count! Will be following with interest, first of your videos I have seen.

Nice design you worked out on your rockin-rebar footings with the 2-shingle sandwich of your sloped curve wooden blocks. Super smart design to execute the water drainaway from your wood, secured to boot. Nice! You just gave your house foundation underside the best start you could for long-term preservation. Love it.

We get 2 inches of snow and our whole town shuts down, and we get warnings not to use the roads, awesome build guys, couldn't help thinking a pump jack and some wooden chucks would have made that easier, but still got there, can't wait to watch the next one.

30:50 "We had no choice but to call it quits for the season. Just kidding - we're canadian." Made my day.

Built a house with my dad and brother. Started when we were just kids, so it took us from the 5 grade in school, till when I was in my second year in high school when we moved in. The experience is so dear to me and has paid dividends all my 80 years. Oh how I wish I could be in my easy chair ( a stump ) and just work the level. I used a string level, which is not that accurate, but works well in the colder temps. I became a vocational teacher and draftsman along with being an international 1 and 2 family building inspector in my retirement years. I was good with an ax at a very early age as I can you are too.

Way to go! I helped build a cabin in 1983. I was just a kid so I was moving tools around. But I remember every second of it and learned all the cuss words i would ever need to know.

There are lots & lots of HARD work for just 2 men to build this log cabin .... Thanks for sharing and hope you will finish very soon !

What an amazing achievement! You will treasure that time with your dad later on, buy that man a beer!

The saw mill sounds like a plan for the future. Excellent long term thinking!!👍

The Greatest Part of your videos Is the fact that you and your father are doing It together... You two make one hell of a team and the Great and Beautiful memories you two are creating Is Priceless... It's a true Blessing you two are sharing and you even got It on video How Cool Is That!!! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product Thanks For Sharing So Beautiful On So Many Levels Gods Speed!!!

I'm not really that much of an outdoors person, but I really enjoy ur videos. They are therapeutic and fun to watch. I'm enjoying nature through u and ur family. Thanks

Incredible beginnings to your dream build. I stumbled on this episode and am going to follow this journey as one day I hope to have mine too. Enjoy this time with your Dad. It's very special. Btw that sawmill needs no justification, awesome!

Outsider I have enjoyed your series as well! I am amazed at the blood, sweat, and energy it takes to.build this cabin. To think what our ancestors did to make homes is a testament of their fortitude and strength. I too have found myself wanting to help! This kind of build has always interested me. Thanks for allowing us to watch and live it with you! So happy your Dad has helped! Awesome! We will all party when it is complete.

Awesome that your dad could help you out, great bonding, something that is missing in families today!!

I’m still watching when you first building your log cabin…..what an accomplishment!

How beautiful Canada is throughout the year!

Watching this in 100°+ heat. Great way to stay cool!❄🐧❄

TellYou the truth watching vid made miss my dad more he left us in 2011,we had this same bonding.he made cabins for a living that’s how I found this vid, he almost finished his last cabin. 50yrs old, cancer took him. Cherish these moments with your dad. good job 👍🏼

Amazing what one can accomplish with will and hard work. World needs more outsiders, thanks. I am sharing your journey with my own son.

Glad you guys have pressed through the winter and completed the foundation, now you got something to show for your Hard Work. The foundation is the most important part in any build. WELL DONE GUYS! Soon you will be finished, and you guys can enjoy your completed cabin, drinking some hot coffee and just kicking back and relaxing. May the Lord give you guys the strenght to complete all the work. God Bless. Would like to help you film and lend a hand.

I usually scoff at long videos on KZfaq, but I started watching this and couldn't stop. Great video! I look forward to your progress.

Like I say to everyone of you incredible builders and artisans, I hope you're planting as many trees as you're felling. Good luck and well done.

I KNEW you were Canadian!!! I heard you use the word "eh" a couple of videos earlier! LOLOL And I can see where you get you talent and work ethics. Your Dad is no slouch when it comes to building. I think you're both perfectionists! Good job, fellas. Can't wait to see more! Salutes from Manitoba!

Impressive Dad and Son project ......WTG you guys!!!!

Its coming along nicely! Great work. And thank you for the inspiration, we plan to start our build soon!

Truly inspirational - I'm a year and a half into renovating a 17Century farm building in France and after a long winter up here in the mountains, watching your tenacity and endurance is very motivating - Thank you. I am so looking forward to getting my own sawmill too. I agree with all your thoughts on owning and using one.

Far as I'm concerned, you guys are rockstars... but cooler.

Dayum I remember when I was young and strong like that and built our camp in the north woods. I sure miss those days

Just going out and doing what you want to do is what life’s about,

I do agree with your comment about getting the foundations right and all else will work out! Isn’t that the way with our relationship with God? We have to get the foundation right then all else falls in the place. Hope your wife is doing well. I’m sure your daughter is growing up fast hope to see more of both of you in the spring. LOL!!

It was obvious throughout this project that you needed an extra pair of hands, yet what a great thing to do father and son building a log cabin, thats what life is about. well done.

I drilled into bedrock last year, hammer drill and bit. After the first bit I just used water as I drilled and had no issues after.

I am damned impressed! Especially with the Sawmill purchase. I don't know very many young folks who would pawn a dirt bike and a snowmobile just to buy a sawmill of all things. Most guys your age wouldn't quite playing "call of duty" long enough to embark on such an undertaking. I wish more young men had that type of resolve - the world would be a much better place!

Wonderful to see you working with your dad - thanks for posting

Myself and three friends built a 14 x 20 ft. log cabin very similar ...in 1982. I was 25. I'm now about to hit 61 ....and I'm still using it. I certainly re-lived the Fall of 1982 while watching this video . ( Canadian also) Newfoundland ! I'll be watching your other videos ! Great Job with the cabin work and the video work !

Outstanding and amazing! You and your dad just taught a "Master Class" in log home construction - the way it used to be and still can be done. I admire your tenacity and work ethic. The photography was also amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Snow isn't an obstacle it's a past time. Love that line. 👍

Wow. I have the will and skill but not the back to do something like this. Your Dad is a beast. I’m 60 and my back is 102.

what wonderful memories that will last for a life time the time with Father and Son

Cabin is looking good, I think the cabin will remind you everyday of the time you are getting to spend with your father,

Wonderful achievement, your work ethic is amazing for both of you , your Dad is amazing great Dad but also your a great son. Well done!!! 🇬🇧🙋

Wow I am a framer and respect what you guys are doing and your engineering methods. 7 Min 20 sec in I'm already wanting to subscribe to your guy's channel. I can't wait to finish this video and watch more.

Good bonding for father n son. Also cherish the time with your father, trust me!

Great progress! Very impressive watching the process. Congratulations!

Ha! You really had me questioning your fortitude when you made the "we had no choice but to call it quits" remark.

It is a great sight to see Father and Son working together.

Wow I just watch all 9 of the episodes. Can't do nothing like that here in Texas. Not enought trees. Love the videos. I look forward to new episodes.

Very very ingenious to build those A-frames to hoist the logs! Man that was smart

God bless you and your father for your hard work and love

this is what great men can do when they have a purpose and desire . Great work I love what you are doing .

Wow! Look at the number of views between the previous video and this one! Almost 1000% increase! You should seek endorsement for the sawmill. It has served you very well!

I have been following this since the beginning. It's so great to see those joists go down. Gave a round of applause at the point you hiked back out and started clearing snow to get it done. Looking forward to the next update as ever.

Just wanted to say how much you inspire us! We plan on going off grid in 2018 and still have to find our property. We will be sharing our journey as well and hope that we can build our own cabin. We're older but determined! That's the key right? The drive to live our dreams! Thank you for the awesome video! Can't wait for the next one👍👍👍👍

Excellent. Key seems to be the willingness to adapt. Saw mill significant strategic decision and I think the right one. Well done!

Man your determination will help you achieve the finish product. Hard back breaking work. Your project is coming along fantastic. Thanks for sharing your build. Its fun to watch.

Phew that was a lot of work! Glad I could "supervise" from my warm house in a comfortable chair with a hot cup of coffee. From my vantage point I must say GOOD WORK and a tip of the hat to that "old guy" who seemed to be able to keep up and maybe set the pace. Well, not much left to do now...wife making the curtains? : - )

I was fascinated throughout the whole process and have much admiration for your skills, patience and keeping those joists level! Loved watching.

Mate, it looks like A LOT. You guys are excellent woodworkers....

My hat is off to both of you. Very fine workmanship.

Hang in there. It's inspiring what you Do...the Vitality of Youth...lol Love Life Loud and Clear

Awesome brother ! Thumbs up. ENJOY....THE SIMPLE LIFE

My word, that is a lot of snow. Very good work for two people and to deal with all that weather, hats off to the both of you and nice sawmill too.

To date, EP9 is easily one your best videos (in my opinion). It showed a fair degree of craftsmanship and a great understanding of fundamental building principles. By the way, FYI, if you ever have the need to drill into granite again, try using lots of water or even bee’s wax on your drill bit while drilling. You would have done well back in the days when life was, in some ways simpler, but far more physically demanding than these current days, or even the days beyond your father’s age. I say “your father’s age” because I suspect I fall into his age group judging by his appearance and your approximate age group. I find your videos profound in certain ways and I am gratified to witness a father and a son spending some awesome, unforgettable time together, creating a love of labor together, getting to really know each other as father and son and man to man, as well as your understanding that through life experiences comes wisdom. I see your father has had great influence in your life. That’s a rare and great and blessed thing these days. Honestly, this video is great viewing, especially if you’re a dad. With all that you’ve gone through with this build thus far, have you ever stopped to think what it really must have been like back in the days of the Pioneers and the Frontiersmen, in such raw conditions, armed with only their self-reliance and maybe a healthy mule? I know you can imagine this because you are currently getting a small taste of what it must have been like back when cabins where rare. Back then, you were lucky to live past 50. Age 60 was a really good run. By those standards, you would be middle aged. Back then, there were no tractors. You, maybe had a mule or a horse and/or a wife and some kids. If a block and tackle existed, you probably made it yourself. Back then, everything was urgent; find a wife, find a good piece of land, start a kid, get a cabin built, clear the land, clear the rocks, plow the land, sow the seeds, hoe the weeds, pray for rain (not too much), don’t worry about that aching back and that rusty old shoulder. You have a water well to dig. But first I have to build shelter for my mule. How can I earn a sack of wheat? I can’t buy anything. I don’t have credit. Hope my snares catch some meat. I can sell the pelts. Who’s attacking me? Hope I have extra food to sell so I can buy a gun and some bullets or maybe a chicken and a rooster. Make another kid. Damn! My mule is lame. Everyone has to pitch in. Hope my family can continue the farm when I’m gone. This is my legacy. There is a big difference between “Have To” and “Want To” and I believe you understand that difference thanks to your dad, your hard work and your other key supporters. So, the Frontiersmen didn’t have a fallback position which was electrically heated with plumbing and running water, or a single family home or apartment to go to while trying to get established. They had to adapt to the elements. They overcame and adjusted to the adversity of nature in order to survive. It was, no doubt, a very hard life. These people who blazed the trail and established homesteads without even the most modest of conveniences were amazing people. Can you appreciate them for what they endured? I that believe you can. Maybe you can highlight our pioneers in a subsequent video so that people watching can appreciate our founders. Sincerely, Michael

There are always people who will want to rain on your parade for something! You have accomplished a lot! Great time with your dad as well.

Fine build, fine film! Love seeing all that snow, and you guys working at a proper temperature (writing from tropical Australia!)

I joined your channel after the cabin was underway and am so glad I found this episode so I could see how it all started.

we are canadian, snow isnt an obstacle its a past time ..... soooooo bad ass, especially coming from a canadian

Man, I enjoy this more than a new movie. That is wonderful!

Well done, amazing feats of human endurance and achievement. A testament to focus and will.

G'day folks. Darn tootin' that's a real nice log cabin you're building up there. I'm down here in Australia and I'm researching up building my own log home about six hours north of Sydney where I live and my daughter's at school. So building will be a part time thing for me also, and a whack of travel. The difference in Oz is that we've got mainly hardwoods, so it's heavier work, though i might get away with thinner logs; we're insulating mainly against the heat, though cold plays a part down here also; but mainly we have to guard against incursion by termites that, if they have one hidden path through to your wood can render your house near destroyed in five years. Fire is an ever-present danger that you simply have to be vigilant about surrounding fuel loads though nothing will protect totally against a crown-fire unless you're underground or under a concrete shell. That said I might give my house a skin of corrigate because the value for me lays in the insulation R-value and the cheapness of timber, seeing as i'm on a Co-op with 70 year regrowth of aussie bush, mostly eucalypt, -which should do fine if i can find it sttraight enough. Some of your discoveries I was thinking you aught to do it that way, until you actually did. But i love your A-frame pully set-up (I was thinking of doing the over-head cable also) and your hanging felled tree-butt shifting A-frame is a corker. Alot to be said for forgotton methods. Your tool-shed came in late in the plan but that's what i think i'll be building first. And probably a fair whack larger. Simple pole-barn design gives size with ease. Watched your whole series in marathon just now. Thanks so much. Michael

‘It’s all about confidence” & “There’s always a way” - These are the thoughts I have as I watch your build. Well done, Gentlemen! You guys are doing a hell of a nice job!

Great episode! Hope for the best for your child btw!

You guys are doing a great job!! Very clever using the A frame with block & tackle. I'm excited for future videos. Good Luck, stay safe, very dangerous tools. The saw mill is a great investment, smart move. That saw mill is worth its weight in gold. 👍 Vinny

I am enjoying a HOT Israeli Summer evening watching 2 dedicated Woodies do their thing in [now] deep snow and getting great results. Great job and am eagerly awaiting developments.

Going back after the deep snow just to finish those floor joists was insane given the amount of snow removal needed. I commend your determination (I think).

Liked the "A" frames, good use of an "A"ncient technology . Beautiful fall colors. I think the saw mill is a wise investment. I'll look forward to the next vid. Thanks for sharing.

Man, I was so excited to see the cabin begin to take shape, I can only imagine how much more so it must have been for you! So much work in it, now its finally a tangible reality! Exciting. If you don't mind, what are the dimensions of the cabin footprint? Thank you for sharing this with us all, I know you have kept my dream burning through the slow process of getting land and starting my build, and I'm sure many others as well. Got the money, actively seeking a location now. Hope to be cutting trees by spring here in Washington State!

Very nicely done; craftsmanship and all level. To me, this is a BIG DEAL!! Thnx.

Amazing work, and the determination to 'Get'er Done'!!!😎👍🇺🇸