Traditional Woodworking using Hand Tools: Finishing Interior of an Off Grid Log Cabin DIY Kitchen

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  • čas přidán 1. 03. 2018
  • After skating on thin ice, I use traditional woodworking handtools to work on the interior of the log cabin. I add a second layer of wood to the kitchen countertop, install a cistern hand pump to supply water to the sink, fabricate and install copper to the backsplash and build my dog, Cali, a new raised bed with storage inside.
    The video starts with drone footage of me skating on thin ice of a marsh and at the end of the video, I talk about doing exactly that as a kid and how I learned so much from that marsh, from how to skate and play hockey to how to identify birds, animals and insects of a marsh.
    Thanks to David Oxley from Precision Sheet Metal for his generous donation of the sheet of copper.
    Links to gear used in this video:
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    Lodge Dutch Oven
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    Flamen heat resistant gloves up to 500 degrees
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    Rocksheat baking stone
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    Mora Knife
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    Wall Lantern (candle lit)
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    Moka Pot
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    Bragg's Sprinkle
    Eagle Claw® Multi-Purpose Jet Sled
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    Axe
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    To see what I’m up to during the rest of the week, please follow me on my other online channels;
    Website: myselfreliance.com/
    Facebook - / myselfreliance
    Personal Facebook Page (Shawn James) - / shawn.james.msr
    Instagram - / myselfreliance
    Mailing Address:
    P.O. Box 20042
    Barrie, Ontario
    L4M 6E9
    Canada

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  • @oliverrodgers9043
    @oliverrodgers9043 Před 6 lety +231

    Best style of editing on CZcams. Fact. Everything was your idea first and it’s original, keep it up

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  Před 6 lety +14

      Much appreciated Oliver 🙂

    • @HomemakerOnAnAcre
      @HomemakerOnAnAcre Před 6 lety +21

      Yes! I have never commented, but my husband I love to watch because it's so RELAXING! Some day we're going to do this! Thanks for all the hard work you put in to making these so enjoyable to watch! God Bless.

    • @TomTomTom87
      @TomTomTom87 Před 6 lety +9

      It really is a skill....Here you are teaching us about woodworking, and half the time I'm wondering how you're editing and getting these beautiful drone shots!

    • @Supergopher
      @Supergopher Před 6 lety +10

      The best videomaker and woodworker and metalworker out there for sure! Great sound too.

    • @dwbrann
      @dwbrann Před 6 lety +2

      BEautiful videos!

  • @inmtbucuresti800
    @inmtbucuresti800 Před 6 lety +8

    Respect, you are the happiest man. You have an unconditionally loving being beside you, a passionately done little house and a lot of work. Health and greetings from Romania.

  • @gregoryrapier3021
    @gregoryrapier3021 Před 6 lety +123

    Back in 1962 my dad and I built a cabin up in this area a place called Coldsprings. Our cabin had all the Amenities like inside bathroom and running hot and cold water electricity. It was 40’ X 27’ two story. We built a big fireplace that could burn a 59” log. The fireplace was in the center of the cabin and after a few days the rocks would heat up and upstairs we would have to open the windows because it would get up to 80 degrees. We got most of the wood for it from and old home that was built in 1840 in Sacromento that was being removed that was next to the Capitol building. My dad bought to house for one dollar and we had to tear in down or move it. We tour it down and saved the wood. All that wood was rough cut so it was full size. The cool thing was there was very little knots and a lot of the timber was knot free. I had the best time working with my dad on this cabin. Before we got it finish my parents had to sell our home in Sacromento because their service station failed when the new freeway was opened. I worked there when I wasn’t in school from age 9 to 14. When we moved to the cabin my dad went back to driving gas tankers and would stay at my grandmothers in Oakland during the week and come to the cabin on the weekends. The cabin wasn’t even close to being finished when we first moved in. The water and the electricity was out front on a post. My dad would come up on the weekends and he and I would work on the cabin. One of the first things we did was to put the shingles on. Dad and I started on one side and got that one side done and he had to go back to work driving> he was going to finish the roof the next weekend. When he got back up to the cabin I had finished the roof. I was so proud that I could do that by myself. That roof was good for over 40 years. So my dad and I cleared the lot and built the cabin. It is only about 12 miles from our home in Twain Harte Ca. My dad had some strokes and he sold the cabin in 1994. It was supposed to say in the family but mom had passed in 1978 and dad wasn’t thinking right after having those small strokes when sold the cabin. So in 1996 on January 20th the wife and I moved to our home here in Twain Harte so it all worked out. I thought I would give you a little info about me. My dad was a great guy and I was very lucky to have him teach me how to be a man. The things I learned from him shaped my life and I learned that if you want something and can’t afford it then make it yourself. It lead me to be a millwright and I have built things that went on the voyager 2 spacecraft and been a sheetmetal worker and machinist and welder and even a welding teacher. I learned to be self-reliant and that is way I like your posts so much. You are showing the young people that they can do this too. So your videos are not only entertaining but are also very important too. Thanks again.

    • @gregoryrapier3021
      @gregoryrapier3021 Před 6 lety +3

      My dad passed in 1996 about three weeks after my wife and I moved back up to this area. ithink he would have like our home in Twain Harte. We are at 4500 feet above sea level here and we loveit here.

    • @cacatr4495
      @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety +6

      Gregory Rapier. Thank you for sharing your remembrances; I'm sure your recollections are appreciated by many readers here, who are also well able to value the full-hearted sentiments behind your words. :)

    • @gregoryrapier3021
      @gregoryrapier3021 Před 6 lety +3

      It was a long time ago Mom passed back in 1978 and Dad 1996. I was lucky to have two great parents. But this video is about Shawn not me. I just wanted to let Shawn know that I really like his videos. Sorry Shawn I didn't want to make this about me.

    • @cacatr4495
      @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety +12

      Gregory Rapier If you don't mind my saying, you didn't make this about you. You contributed recollections that completely fit. Others too, relate to your history, having similar stories. There is nothing shameful about a sense of community that people share. Society has lost that, and many would say that it's been detrimental. If you'll notice, at this time, at least 45 people have given your comment a thumbs up; that's a lot of appreciation. I think it's fair to say that they're saying thank you, and Shawn too, gave an appreciative mark. Thanks again.

    • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
      @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 Před 4 lety

      @Mashud Ahmed I think that once money came into being was the downfall of mankind. Once we as humans stopped living in villages and tight nite family groups, we also started loosing who we are. People who still live in small towns, and villages as in Europe, for the most part, still rely on each other. Every once in a while you 'll see us all rally for someone in need or there is a disaster we rally to help with supplies to help those victims to get back on their feet. But for the most part, we live more and more in seclusion. When we still lived together in villages and family groups we all pulled together for the common good of all in that village or family group. When a hut or home needs building everyone moves as one. We hunted together, we planted and harvested for the good of all. Everything was/is shared in small groups and villages. We see that humans still living in small groups of the Amish how everyone gathers, without being asked or for money

  • @rubberdc
    @rubberdc Před 6 lety +1

    I love the way you talk to Cali, almost as if she is going to answer back, she is adorable.

  • @Mordred478
    @Mordred478 Před 6 lety +1

    Your store of knowledge continues to amaze me. I loved your personal story at the end. It's refreshing to hear something that normal and wholesome in today's world, and I hope the next generation of kids can still have normality like that.

  • @sharonsue441
    @sharonsue441 Před 6 lety +5

    As always I’m sitting here with my cup of tea and enjoying watching you work on your cabin.. I love how you love Cali,,she also loves you❤️ The place is looking so darned good..The world needs more men like you Shawn...

  • @karene9131
    @karene9131 Před 6 lety +14

    I heard a quote once that said...”Dogs might be in just a small part of our lives, but to them we are their whole lives.”
    You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat their dog...you are a kind person! Your cabin is looking awesome and I truly enjoy your videos...keep up the good work!

  • @njanderson4342
    @njanderson4342 Před 6 lety

    I love that you just show us instead of spending the first ten minutes telling us what you're going to do in the video. It makes viewing such a great experience. Thank you.

  • @joeseph3199
    @joeseph3199 Před 6 lety +1

    I always like how calm and happy the dog is. Says a lot about the way you treat her :)

  • @endlessmotion2255
    @endlessmotion2255 Před 6 lety +6

    The quality of your editing just gets better and better Shawn. Always look forward to the great content too. A rare dusting of snow here in UK is bringing your videos to live even more. Thanks for sharing with us all

  • @Fors999
    @Fors999 Před 6 lety +16

    Dont know what i like the most about Weekends. Free from work or watching Shawn.

  • @_rosieprimrose_3930
    @_rosieprimrose_3930 Před 6 lety

    Every time I watch your videos, they seem to me like a love letter to your wife. You are building this awesome home for you, your wife and your wee doggie. I am sending you lots of prayers and wishes for strength to finish it all 😊

  • @irmahernandez6016
    @irmahernandez6016 Před 5 lety +2

    My god you told cali you would make her a bed and she can look out the window and by golly you did a wonderfull job at it, with storage space even!!! good work!!!!

  • @myrtlesyd9451
    @myrtlesyd9451 Před 6 lety +3

    Oh my Lord. This is one of those videos that's in a class all by itself. This video can't be duplicated or replicated. I give this video a PERFECT 10.

  • @craigjones5201
    @craigjones5201 Před 6 lety +4

    Why so many thumbs down? If the world had more people like this guy it sure would be a better place, a lot of people have become so removed from true happiness caught in the rat race, short tempers, hatred towards other people, a huge amount of people seem excessively concerned with physical comforts or the acquisition of wealth, and the worst thing the TV brain washing us to think its acceptable. Take a step back and take in the natural beauty that surrounds us its way better than anything you can buy.

  • @wps626
    @wps626 Před 5 lety +1

    ok this is addictive...love it...was thinking of buying a cabin but now I think I want to just buy the land and do this and teach my 7 yr old boy and 9 yr old girl how to do and appreciate all this in making something together....

  • @sherricarr6127
    @sherricarr6127 Před 5 lety

    I am so reminded of my grandpa when I watch you build. I was the only girl allowed outside the farmhouse to help build and repair farm equipment. Keep up the great work.

  • @brianspencer4220
    @brianspencer4220 Před 6 lety +20

    Hi Shawn: I find the absence of a vocal narrative very enhancing to the video I have to pay closer attention to what is going on. Watching your carpentry is somehow relaxing & I'm very happy to see the subscribers continuing to grow. That's the kind of rink I had for years; thanks Brian 77

  • @naturl2012
    @naturl2012 Před 6 lety +5

    Love my Friday Mornings "Chillin" with Shawn My Self Reliance!

  • @fc.672
    @fc.672 Před 6 lety +1

    your dog is probably the most beautiful, most well taken care and happiest retriever I've ever seen. Congrats for you and her : D

  • @saeidkharrat4397
    @saeidkharrat4397 Před 5 lety +1

    Hope you bring your wife to off grid cabin .you will not be alone anymore and your wife will love this kind of life . Living in the heart of nature without city noise !

  • @patriciafisher3108
    @patriciafisher3108 Před 6 lety +5

    I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I loved watching you work. Thank you

  • @rickmoro705
    @rickmoro705 Před 6 lety +4

    Shawn:
    Every week of watching this is food for my soul! savour every bite!
    We had a pond near our house we played hockey on, friends father would drive his 1968 Dodge Power Wagon on it and plow it for us. Then we would play hockey at night with the full moon lighting up the Ice! Ahhh!! The innocence of being a boy playing hockey in the dead of night with the sounds of the blades singing through the Ice with that full moon washing the Ice with light. Ahhh! the warmth of a memory. Thanks Shawn have not revisited that memory in 47 years.

  • @ranyachoo6455
    @ranyachoo6455 Před 5 lety +1

    How did you have those skills such as building house and creating various furnitures without machine tools? It is unbelievable. You need to teach those skills to other people. And I think you have to be designated as a human cultural asset. You deserve it

  • @rladner96
    @rladner96 Před 5 lety

    Watching you build things with your bare hands makes me miss my grandfather so much please keep making great videos brings back so many great memories

  • @helendent9189
    @helendent9189 Před 6 lety +10

    The cabin looks great. You have added a lot since I have seen the last video. The bed for the dog is a wonderful idea. Love watching. Keep up the good work. Blessings on you.

  • @j.b.9581
    @j.b.9581 Před 6 lety +5

    I love how the sound of you driving the metal splitter into that wood echoes for miles . . . makes me wish to have 100 acres somewhere around there; with water, of course.

  • @susanharris1596
    @susanharris1596 Před 6 lety +2

    Hi Shawn, You are a role model with values living your dream. Your craftsmanship is an artform that doesn't exist anymore. The passion for your craft is appreciated. You love what you do. It shows and makes you happy. Thank you for sharing your special home in the woods.

  • @danscanlan8415
    @danscanlan8415 Před 6 lety +1

    I sit here every Friday night next to my dog in the city suburbs, both watching your videos.
    Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey with us.
    Love from Australia

  • @virginiareid5336
    @virginiareid5336 Před 6 lety +11

    Cali is such a well behaved girl. She loves you unconditionally, as she demonstrates frequently. I admire the fact that even when you are working, you always have time to speak to her. I adopted a Yorkie four years ago. He is a great companion for me and we travel together. Thank you, always learn something new from you.

  • @kevinmuir8228
    @kevinmuir8228 Před 6 lety +7

    Simply amazing work, I always look forward to watching your episodes .

  • @shirleycrume6954
    @shirleycrume6954 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely enjoyed watching the cabinet installation! Thank you, Shawn, for the explanations and answer to questions. I remember all my life watching repairmen. My husband would send me out of the room when he was working on the power box, afraid I’d make him do something wrong. My father; however, taught me how to repair our dishwasher. He had the same model. We’d pass a box.of appropriate tools between kitchens. That was in the 1960s. He was born in the early 1910’s, could keep his own vehicles running. I should have gone to school for mechanics, but girls didn’t do that then. 👵🏻 👍 ❤️

  • @d.publicenemy
    @d.publicenemy Před 6 lety +1

    Such great craftsmanship!
    I've watch you fish, build, start camp fires, and now ice skate. 👏 I thank you for sharing your videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @solly9953
    @solly9953 Před 6 lety +3

    Always looking forward to your Friday video. The suspense of what it is your actually building is good stuff.

  • @rickgroshong250
    @rickgroshong250 Před 6 lety +5

    Your videos calm me. They are so interesting, but I find them soothing at the same time. Thanks for putting in the work to let us in our your journey.

  • @Starkraven100
    @Starkraven100 Před 6 lety

    Shawn been following you and Joe and Doug for sometime. Look forward to your vids every week. You are a true craftsman, and I suspect a genuinely good person. Much like you and some of your other subscribers, I too was wiped out in the 2008 crash. Lost my acreage and cabin in the woods, home, and job. Been rebuilding ever since. My wife and I recently purchased a 117 year old house...and you have been giving me lots of ideas for it's rehab. Keep up the great work. You are an inspiration. Love the attention you give to Cali. What a great dog !!!

  • @orcas12
    @orcas12 Před 6 lety +1

    Cali is so precious it makes my heart melt

  • @janneking3878
    @janneking3878 Před 6 lety +7

    I have watched u when I want calm and peace.. I could watch and learn forever.. Thank you for beautiful wood working.. by hand.. The way things have a purpose and all have thier place.. Great lesson.. thanks..

  • @cmau73
    @cmau73 Před 6 lety +18

    It was a real pleasure meeting you and Doug last weekend at the adventure show. You are a true inspiration and your lifestyle is something I strive for. Keep up these amazing videos! Cheers.

  • @marych3425
    @marych3425 Před 6 lety

    You should have your own TV show, except they'd probably make you narrate. The best part of your videos is just watching you quietly work, thinking "now what is he doing with that...OH! Cool!!"

  • @mkllove
    @mkllove Před 6 lety

    Cali showed that jet what she's about, and made it go away right quickly ! Now she's got a bed all the other dogs are jealous of too.... Can't wait to see the next video Shawn !

  • @MrSmuckers75
    @MrSmuckers75 Před 6 lety +3

    You have done an amazing job the sense of accomplishment you must have for building that. Great job

  • @MrTWoods007
    @MrTWoods007 Před 6 lety +6

    Great video (as always) Shawn! You should know you have truly inspired me. I actually purchased a book on survival recently, and plan on practicing some outdoors skills over the coming months and hopefully years! In addition, for my birthday, my future father-in-law bought me some tackle and a tackle box for my kayak so he can teach me the intricacies of fishing. I know the basics of all of these things (I earned my Eagle Scout about five years ago) but I know I have so much more to learn, and have again been inspired by you to find and pursue the crafts that bring me life and joy! Much love-- Adam.

  • @briandepoppe7209
    @briandepoppe7209 Před 4 lety

    Being productive is what I strive for. Working by the square foot my whole adult life. Now it's so ingrained in me i find myself doing everything by the square foot. Be it cutting wood doing dishes, making a pie. Haven't done dishes in a while.🤔 I enjoy your productivity. Way to go Shawn.

  • @fathermcfeely7008
    @fathermcfeely7008 Před 5 lety +1

    This guy has it right. Off the grid living, peaceful, quiet. Away from the hustle and bustle of big city living and especially very little social connections. I envy you good sir.

  • @sirfishslayer5100
    @sirfishslayer5100 Před 6 lety +3

    You have captured the attention of my 7-year old daughter. She was fascinated by your work in the cabin. I talked to her about what you are doing and she had a few questions. I think she may want to watch your build from the beginning. We'll see. If she keeps an interest, I'l be sure to let you know.

  • @neilh184
    @neilh184 Před 6 lety +159

    One of the things I love about these videos is watching you craft something while saying to myself "What the heck is Shawn doing now...?" Only to be answered a few moments later with: "Oooooohhhh!"

    • @robertinebuckley4245
      @robertinebuckley4245 Před 6 lety +5

      Neil Henne me too!!! Like his make shift break for the copper backsplash! Loved watching that all come together.

    • @OregonMikeH
      @OregonMikeH Před 6 lety +3

      My Sentiments exactly Neil! .. Regards man, ... Mike.

    • @caner3585
      @caner3585 Před 6 lety +1

      Lol

  • @TUSSCANNY
    @TUSSCANNY Před 6 lety

    What I would give.
    I love how you give respect to your pup. It warms a granny's heart. She or he is a beautiful pal. I love how she watches everything you do. Loyal. The cabin is perfect. Even this old old granny could live there.the only other thing I'd need is a outdoor shower and a two hole you know what. Enjoy all your hard work. It will,pay off.
    Granny fan

  • @lucomannaro1
    @lucomannaro1 Před 5 lety

    Those first 30 seconds of the video were one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen on CZcams. You and Cali skating on a iced lake. I almost teared up from seeing it. Thanks for being an inspiration for all of us.

  • @frederickhillegas2115
    @frederickhillegas2115 Před 6 lety +26

    I really enjoyed this video the workmanship and Cali are phenomenal! I really enjoyed the long version because the shorter versions I was waiting for more but this is very nice and really enjoyed it immensely thank you so much Shawn.

  • @jaypiggott2785
    @jaypiggott2785 Před 6 lety +3

    I can't get enough of your videos,makes my week when you post them,keep them coming ,happy days 👍🇬🇧

  • @antaresalphascorpii6607

    It is admirable how he has built his house without the help of anyone, just using hand tools. It really is worthy of admiration!

  • @wgrillojr
    @wgrillojr Před 6 lety +2

    Love watching the time you and your dog spend together. I had a golden mix, he passed away from cancer at 9.5 yo this past August. We used to hike and swim and do pretty much everything together. I've been pretty stagnant since his passing. The unconditional love from a dog and the big wet kisses are the best next to the quiet times just sitting together enjoying the sounds of the forest. Thanks for letting us all into part of your life.

  • @rideordieinc.rideordieinc.3496

    Awesome video Shawn, you are a true Craftsman brother.

  • @karmazaaltan1274
    @karmazaaltan1274 Před 6 lety +5

    I here declare that as a 30 y.o. software developer have a dream to move into this cabin and forget about rest of the world.
    I grew up in such cabin with my grandparents near the forest, and im sorry how much real life todays people are missing in the city .
    I guarantee this place heals all kinds of depression :)

  • @paysontom1
    @paysontom1 Před 5 lety +1

    The skating brought back some great memories back in Ipswich MA. We would skate the rivers for miles as well as surrounding swamps. Skated back soaking wet several times after falling through. The traveling hockey games were fun as well.

  • @jacquelyn515
    @jacquelyn515 Před 5 lety +1

    Your Creativity is UNBELIEVABLE you truly have a Lost Art doing this by just woodworking hand tools. A master craftsman for sure !! ❤ watching you create with just these pieces of wood on your cabin...We can certainly see why you Love what you are doing out there. How rewarding you must feel to see what your hands have made..Love your pup Cali she also LOVES You so much and this life to roam free in the wilderness with you !!! Man and Dog what more can you ask for. ❤ your drone videos what a Beautiful opening with this one of you and Cali on the ice....

  • @Hangs4Fun
    @Hangs4Fun Před 6 lety +116

    THAT was one of the most beautiful openings ive ever seen on CZcams. Well done Shawn!

    • @cacatr4495
      @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety +1

      Hangs4Fun
      So much so, I had to replay it, to enjoy it again!

    • @hoaianhpham7481
      @hoaianhpham7481 Před 5 lety

      This is a superb wood working book I`ve ever read, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* . Both novice and some skilled woodworker can gain a lot of general info using this reading material. I`ve been very amazed how frequently I use this to look up woods at places like to restore and salvage spots.?

  • @jnmcalexander
    @jnmcalexander Před 6 lety +36

    I have been watching from the beginning and always get excited to see a new upload! Always inspired to go build something! Awesome job!

  • @jom3259
    @jom3259 Před 6 lety

    Somehow you are sharing peace with the viewers. Simplicity and honesty of the wildlife. Thank you

  • @margaretstewart3255
    @margaretstewart3255 Před 6 lety +2

    Can you hear me clapping!!!! Thanks for this video. Just one more great piece of work in every way!

  • @Tsiri09
    @Tsiri09 Před 6 lety +40

    You're doing what people have forgotten- building a home and life with your hands. So many people are learning from you. God bless you for sharing your videos with us.

    • @trigunnn2
      @trigunnn2 Před 6 lety +2

      Tina Gallagher most people know how but the right has been taken away with all the rules regulations and permits you have to pay pretty much taking away all your rights to build on a piece of land that you own that's why he is in a place where there are no building codes

  • @treeclimbing7798
    @treeclimbing7798 Před 6 lety +3

    There are...under the counter/ sinks
    Then there are..over the sink/ counters
    Enjoyed it. Never, would have thought of that.

  • @kittykane1000
    @kittykane1000 Před 6 lety +1

    Shawn, I have been following your vids for some time now and I am a professional carpenter from generations of carpenters and you say you are not a carpenter ......you sir are one of the finest I have the pleasure of watching work. Cheers from a fellow canoeing Canuck. Respect Sir.

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  Před 6 lety +1

      Wow, thank you for that

    • @augustreil
      @augustreil Před 6 lety +1

      kittykane1000 , True story ! Such a master and very calming to watch.

  • @janelloyd4332
    @janelloyd4332 Před 5 lety +1

    I have just sat watching you construct your beautiful kitchen. You took me back to when I was a young child and watched my grandfather and my father both carpenters work with hand tools..its a craft. My son followed the family tradition and is a carpenter too, but it's all power tools, you are a credit to your trade..the brace and bit, the sash clamps as we called them, even the oil stone to sharpen your plane, I still have them to this day...thank you for a trip down memory lane. I hope you will be happy in your new home.

  • @lorikettle2172
    @lorikettle2172 Před 6 lety +34

    The best part of my weekends....My Self Reliance :D

  • @gregsummers7350
    @gregsummers7350 Před 6 lety +18

    Great job Shawn. You are making it hard for us lesser mortals as we watch this here in Thailand. My Thai wife purchased a beautiful high quality stainless steel sink for our new kitchen. Now she likes copper, having just seen it for the first time. My wife is correct, very beautiful to look at. So, as a viewer request and small warning it the title "vdnwft" for 'viewer discretion no wifes first time' may just save a few lesser chaps heart ache of "Why can't you do that?" Easy for me, rubbish chinese tools or 'I cannot buy that tool here.'
    A wonderful job and a joy to watch you working. Thank you, Greg

    • @cacatr4495
      @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety +1

      Greg Summers ( Perhaps you can order specialty tools online.)

    • @gregsummers7350
      @gregsummers7350 Před 6 lety +2

      Hi CA Catr, may be, but most will not ship to Thailand, or the shipping cost is 3 or 4 times the product cost and there is no guarantee that he product will ever arrive. I do love wood, as do the local white ants here, they come in two sizes, huge and really big bast&&ds and just love to eat wooden houses. So my retreat farm homestead is made of concrete and ceramic tiles and needs to last my wife 40 years. 33 deg C every day here, so watching Shawn helps me feel a little cooler. His words are good for my heart as an added bonus. Kind regards, Greg

    • @cacatr4495
      @cacatr4495 Před 6 lety +2

      Understandable. I know that Thailand is coming into its hottest season. I would imagine that concrete retains that heat. I've never heard of white ants; thanks for educating. I suspect that the placid calm of Shawn's atmosphere is also found to be appreciably peaceful by many.

    • @gregsummers7350
      @gregsummers7350 Před 6 lety +2

      Hi Catr, Yes it is hot, we have A-C in our bedroom. Shawn is calm and happy so much different than so many other You Tubers. The contributors are great and we can have a small side bar chat is the icing on the cake. It so good to see a man making a cabin for the lady he dearly loves; as I am making the dream farm for my wife. Thank you again, Greg

  • @alexpage7292
    @alexpage7292 Před 6 lety +1

    I’m addicted to watching these Vlogs! Great work. All the way from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @OlmanEg
    @OlmanEg Před 5 lety

    Love the backsplash!! As a sheet metal mechanic my self, I love to watch others useing the craft in ever day building

  • @petes.6609
    @petes.6609 Před 6 lety +10

    Just found your channel what a gem! I'm taking tips from every video to hopefully one day live out in the wilderness off the grid just me n my dog good luck with future projects you give regular people like me hope who are tired of everyday BS and stress of what pop culture says how we should look,eat,sleep and live i believe everyone once in a while should stop the mental hustle n bustle and give themselves a chance to see how peaceful a simple life like this can be.Good luck my friend looking forward to many more of your videos.

  • @j.b.9581
    @j.b.9581 Před 6 lety +3

    If anyone who watches this likes to read, then you might consider reading a book that was written long before CZcams came around. It is called "My Side of the Mountain," a fictional tale of a 15-year old boy who goes to live on his grandparents farm and finds a hollow standing tree to live in. It was written in 1959, so give it a little leeway. I read that book when I was eleven. It is still a good read. Thanks.

  • @missannie8012
    @missannie8012 Před 6 lety

    I really love the longer videos too. Don't laugh but they're so relaxing I listen while taking a nap sometimes. Love to watch the workmanship. Will be sad when the cabin is done.

  • @fredmoller1675
    @fredmoller1675 Před 6 lety

    Yeah Shawn, we had a similar small pond behind my granny's house with our rink that we watered with a hose through the ice using suction to get the water flowing. We also had a homemade warm-up cabin with a too big for the cabin wood stove that we stole from a nearby mine's tailing keeper's shanty, the mine had closed by then. We had steam baths by throwing snow directly on to the hot stove, and I'm embarrassed to say that we peed onto the hot stove too, afterall we were kids just having fun. But we had our yearly rink for our after school hockey games, till our respective parents were calling us to come home, as this was at McDonald Hill a small village just out of the then town of Timmins Ontario.......I am really loving your handy work, Shawn, can't wait for more, and thanks again!

  • @der8600
    @der8600 Před 6 lety +5

    I realy love watching your Videos. They are one highlight of my week. Good job! 🖒

  • @1gr8lpta
    @1gr8lpta Před 6 lety +3

    Wow, I’m speechless and that’s saying a lot! This is so beautiful

  • @joelhenderson5526
    @joelhenderson5526 Před 6 lety

    Shawn you are very knowledgeable in carpentry you have a three dimensional mind when building things. I think that's what you probably do for living. You can see the finished product in your mind. I my self am a ruff in carpenter but not finish carpenter like you. I can build porches and barns but it doesn't take skill that you have. I have been in dirt work and a machinist by trade and I can see the finished product in my mind with the skill I have. It is so enjoyable to see a master at his trade. It makes me very proud to see you work and it relaxes me trying to guess what's next. Draw near to God the creature and may he bless and keep yall safe thanks!

  • @enzocar72
    @enzocar72 Před 6 lety +1

    Shawn, I'd just like to say thank you sir.

  • @jackierahali595
    @jackierahali595 Před 6 lety +4

    Just fantastic, I love watching your programs. Can't wait until next Friday. Best wishes from U.K.

  • @VokiratasReissing
    @VokiratasReissing Před 6 lety +13

    no words, amazing work. Greetings from Estonia!

  • @barneyrubble2627
    @barneyrubble2627 Před 6 lety

    THE most Canadian thing I've ever seen. Out for a skate then retiring to the cabin for some manual labour. Nice work Shawn, keep it up.

  • @leswatts8798
    @leswatts8798 Před 6 lety

    Shawn, I can't tell you how much I am enjoying these weekly episodes.Just fantastic !

  • @BraxxJuventa
    @BraxxJuventa Před 6 lety +4

    That copper is looking realy great Shawn! Thanks for sharing this with us again. :)

  • @joysheets2412
    @joysheets2412 Před 6 lety +48

    Is there anything you can't do? I love watching everything you do! I have to say I literally cried when you were outside with your dog & she was giving you love & a kiss, such a sweet girl! The cabin looks awesome, beautiful work. My favorite channel, could watch you all day. Thanks for all the enjoyment you give me. Blessings from the USA 🇺🇸

  • @Whodaleewho
    @Whodaleewho Před 6 lety

    That's just the way a dog is supposed to live! Really enjoy your videos! Cheers from Bay Area USA

  • @Herczeg-bq7jr
    @Herczeg-bq7jr Před 6 lety

    Hy. I working in construction more than 20 years... I have eyes for looking how is good in the work. Man. I love your job. Precise and quality. More video please ;) from Europa/Hungary

  • @ColetteMalette1
    @ColetteMalette1 Před 6 lety +8

    You never disappoint! Cali could have a channel of her own ..such a gorgeous pet❣ only sad part is we all have a week to wait for your next clip. I learnt to ice skate on a creek behind our house...thanks for the memories Shawn Stay Safe❣

  • @gonzobastian3742
    @gonzobastian3742 Před 6 lety +5

    Loving your drone shots

  • @AuntieDeb71
    @AuntieDeb71 Před 6 lety +2

    What beautiful old wooden clamps!

  • @laceygibbens7993
    @laceygibbens7993 Před 6 lety

    You are living my husbands dream. He watches these videos religiously. How about a visitor for a week or two? I’ll ship him up there ☺️

  • @katsaras1
    @katsaras1 Před 6 lety +19

    I have been a subscriber from the beggining and I can say for sure now that you are my favourite person on youtube! You are an inspiration to me and I am sure to many other people as well!

  • @palmer021612
    @palmer021612 Před 6 lety +8

    I always enjoy watching your videos brother thank you!!👍👍

  • @bobchauncey63
    @bobchauncey63 Před 4 lety

    I am continually amazed at how you work your magic in wood, Shawn...it's like watching a magician at work.

  • @mobiltec
    @mobiltec Před 6 lety

    I'm a carpenter yet I'm learning a lot from you. I love your style. Just finished the plumbing in an 18 foot trailer. Your's is so simple compared to the nightmare I just went through in the last two weeks. Makes me want to drop it all and head for the woods. Thanks for all you do.

  • @mistygroves3503
    @mistygroves3503 Před 6 lety +3

    It's poetry in motion Shawn, watching you do that joinery! It makes me want to build something new...
    What a lovely intro -you and Calli on the ice. It looks like Spring is coming and you have a bit of a thaw going on. Spring is just like a distant hope here.... Wishing you the best from frozen England!

  • @iannzht
    @iannzht Před 6 lety +4

    What makes this channel special? Great workmanship, documented by skillful filming (Regular movement of camera angles, excellent editing, changing of scenes from inside to outside) and interesting information about the projects, and of course Cali 🐕😀👍

  • @patriciaridley4347
    @patriciaridley4347 Před 6 lety

    I am totally addicted to your videos. Thankyou so much for sharing your life. I am showing the children in mykindergarten class every time I am with them as I want to show them how it could be. Once again, thankyou . Patricia

  • @pb973
    @pb973 Před 6 lety

    Ignore the trolls there are plenty of them online. You have an excellent channel. I find watching you build your cabin is delightful. I know Mrs. James is thrilled, you're able to do what you enjoy. Cali adds a lot to it all. Blessings to you and yours from Deep in the Heart of Texas.

  • @swamprat69er
    @swamprat69er Před 6 lety +3

    Great video!
    I learned how to skate on Frenchmans' Bay (just east of Toronto). Hwy 401 was only two lanes each way and the culvert going under the highway was big enough that we could skate under the highway and under the railway tracks, too.

    • @MySelfReliance
      @MySelfReliance  Před 6 lety +1

      I used to skip school in the 80's to trout fish the rivers in April along that stretch

  • @sofiastefani
    @sofiastefani Před 6 lety +3

    This video is why I fell in love with your channel. So much learning happening!!!

  • @WoodsmokeSelf-Reliance
    @WoodsmokeSelf-Reliance Před 6 lety +1

    Those ardox nail will make sure none of the joints ever come apart. Another great vid Shawn. Keep up the great work, brother!