Log Cabin Blacksmith Shop Build, Start to Finish | 1800s | HISTORY | PIONEER | REENACTING |
Vložit
- čas přidán 26. 01. 2023
- This is a compilation of the blacksmith shop build that took Peter just under 4 months to complete. He builds a log cabin structure, a stone forge and a double lung leather bellows and then lights the first fire.
If you are enjoying our videos, please continue to like each week's episode and subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell - this helps us continue to bring you unique content and a wee bit of history every week.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe
Contact Us: thewoodlandescape1@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook - / the.woodland.escape
Instagram - / the.woodland.escape
MUSIC
The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends, Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald.
#logcabin #forging #stoneforge #woodworking #blacksmithing #DIY #selfsufficiency #pioneer #1800s #frontier #history #townsends #earlyamerican #homestead
Hi Peter, thank you for this wonderful trip back in time on which you have taken us. Yes, Cathy has done yeowoman’s work to make the homestead what it is and her videography skills are just great. I don’t recall that clip of you smashing your finger when the chain come along got stuck having been in the original series… I was thinking, “I wish that thing had a handle on it”. To build this shop and even more so, the bellows, is a labor of love.
I think I can safely say that we, your viewers, appreciate all that you both do to bring the 18th century to life again.
Looking forward to future projects.🎉🎉🎉
I must say,that encouraging words like yours is what motivates Cathy and I to continue and for that, we both thank you.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I thank you for your dedication to this project and know there is so much more that goes into producing “content” for us. Your part of the world is so beautiful and what an amazing thing is the technology by which we can share the experience. I think the most profound part of seeing what you do is to understand that people were truly on their own in that period for the most part. You lived or died by what you could grow and hunt and there were no antibiotics and few medical interventions to save a life. I can only imagine that human relationships were treasured not just in passing but as necessary for survival. Definitely something that we as a species have lost sight of.. so thank you for bringing that to our attention. Be well and may your cabbages keep.
Your last line is humorous indeed. They were alone for the most part … one learned self sufficiency our one died, a pretty simple formula.
I'm glad your wife decided to film the beginning to end. Because it shows the tenacity and intent of your work. I have work construction all my life and I can appreciate the undertaking of your blacksmith shop especially the old school methods. I'm impressed with the time frame that you accomplished it.
Coming from a professional,John, I’ll take that as a very nice compliment. Thank you for your interest.
Peter, it will be very nice to have this and all in one place, for future generations of your friends and family! Cathy has the right idea!
She always has the best ideas, Jan !
Even in winter, you have to stop and smell the roses. Great job Peter and Kathy.
You got that right. I might just hibernate near the fireplace for a spell. Thank you.
Such a stupendous achievement, Peter and Kathy! Very cool
Thanks so much Kevin.
A massive amount of work completed in just 15 weeks. In awe of your achievement.
I do like to go at things pretty steady as it takes the massiveness out of it …. One log at a time. Thanks for your interest.
Peter and Kathy, what a wonderful endeavor in your project. Something you should both be very proud of.
Thank Ryan. I must say, I’m kinda pleased with how it all turned out.
Thank You Kathy , for all Your Work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are One Heck Of a Good Woman for sure !!!!!!!!!
(I often wonder, what that "Silly old man" , would do without you)
Beautiful Job !!!!!!
Good question, I’d be lost I be thinking! I’ll pass on your lovely compliment.
What you and Cathy have created is an absolute masterpiece! No other palace in the world is quite as grand. Truly a homestead of my dreams
We kinda like our little spot and appreciate your interest in our endeavour.
Peter, I just can't get enough of your videos. They are amazing! Kudos to Cathy on her wonderful ability to film all of these.
Thanks Mark and I’ll pass on your nice compliment to Cathy.
Thanks Kathy for making this video.
You are so welcome, Beth, I’ll pass on your compliment.
Congratulations. What an achievement.
Thank so much Mark.
The bellows was fascinating!
The best part, Lynette is that they work! Thank you.
Peter another great living history project to completion. Thank you.
Our pleasure John and thank you for watching.
I had forgotten how big those early logs & timbers were. You were lucky (perhaps experienced a tad as well!!!) not to land one on your head.
Your enthusiasm & excitement were real for sure.
Great re-watching - thanks Kathu
Well Stephen, if I’d have fallen on my head it wouldn’t be the first time, lol. Now, I need a new project.
“My shop’s finished.”
For now sir. For now.
One can always add on or make changes. I’m glad you’re satisfied with your efforts and look forward to seeing more videos from this channel.
So true, so very true! More to come and we thank you for your interest.
Another fine compilation by Cathy of another impressive project. Thanks for sharing!
Many thanks, John. Now, what next I wonder?
Watched all along the build, but it was nice to see the whole process (edited) in one video. Thank you for the insight and information and just the joy of spending a few moments with you.
It was hundreds of clips to edit but, it is nice to see it start to finish.
good morning Peter. enjoyed the video. keep warm and dry.
Top of the morning to you as well, Robert. I actually off for so winter trekking so I’ll take your advice to heart.
What a great video from start to finish. Cathy did excellent video work and even pulled her own weight lifting the logs. What a fantastic blacksmith shop. Can’t wait to see what all you forge on it.
Cathy always pulls her own weight. She did edit a lot of clips to produce this one, I’ll be certain to pass on your lovely compliment.
As always, thank you for sharing your joruney and enriching our lives along the way
My pleasure, Ben and thank you for your interest.
I never would have thought you could do that much in 3 months and 3 weeks. For the size of the shop and all that hand work. Wow, great job!
Appreciate that. It is sort of like walking, you put one foot in front of the other and soon enough one is at their destination.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Interesting. I guess there is a lesson then, if you want a project take that first step and just start! The rest will follow.
Pretty much!
Thanks for the video. Look forward to seeing some blacksmithing videos.
More to come soon.
A lot of hard work paid off. Enjoy many years of creating.
Thank you very much, I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time building stuff!
3 months of pure pleasure following this project! which is a project for other projects, ever going projects. Thanks for sharing.
Well at least unlike beading a had woven sash, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Peter, love your work and your videos, as usual. Cathy is absolutely correct, this compilation video needed to be done, even though I've seen all the individual videos for this project. And she did an amazing job with this; not too long, not too short. Keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoyed it, Greg, Cathy had to edit hundreds of clips for this one.
👍 As always...thanks for sharing your wonderful stories!
Glad you like them, Brenda.
I a. Glad it is you toting all that heavy lumber instead of me! My days of doing that kind of stuff is behind me.
Experience has served you well. The last time you built this blacksmith shop it took much longer. This time was just over 15 minutes. Lol
Practice makes perfect or so they say.
Thanks Peter and Cathy for putting the completel build series in one video 👍
Our pleasure. Cathy had to review and edit hundreds of clips for this one.
O. M. G. You have created not only a quality blacksmith workshop but a work of art. Love everything about it. its fantastic.
Thanks John, I am kinda pleased with how it turned out.
Hey Peter! It is good, from time to time, to stop for a moment and review and take stock of how much progress has been made. So often we get caught up in the cares and concerns of the day to day demands, that it is real easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Enjoy your accomplishments and thanks for sharing them with us! All The Best!
Thanks Martin. Looking back is nice but, looking ahead is the exciting part of life!
Ah, a great idea! Consolidated recaps will really cleanup the video listing. Cudos to the editor for such stupendous work!!
Can hardly wait to see your longrifle repairs and builds! Great stuff!!
Best Regards
The credit goes all to Cathy on this one. She had to edit hundreds of clips. I too look forward to some gun builds once the weather warms up. I’m chasing components as we speak.
You look wonderful! And you bring joy to us.
I'm so glad, thanks for your interest.
Wow so beautiful!
Thank you! 😊
Peter, you have a great combination of knowledge and skills! Your cohorts ain't bad either ! 😁😁👍👍
Thank you.
Hi Peter, great job! Love how it turned out. I enjoyed watching this condensed version of the overall project. See you on the next adventurer. 👍
Many thanks, Gil!
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures and your live history videos
Thanks, Earl as always.
You are welcome my friend
I can well understand your sense of accomplishment and joy. Well done my friend. I am looking forward to some forging videos now.
It is about time I actually made something, lol. I am looking forward to some warmer weather to really enjoy it.
Really enjoyed the recap, You have built something to be proud of, Looking forward to all the items that you will make in the blacksmith shop! Keep up the Great Work!!
Thank you. I too am looking forward to more tie in the shop.
Cathy. Not sure if I spelled that right please forgive me if I did not. Did A great Job on this video. I think she got just the right hi lights. Well done. Big thumbs up!
Your spot on Charles, both with the spelling and Cathy’s ability to capture the highlights. We appreciate your interest.
I need to go lie down after just WATCHING that; you must be exhausted! 😂
Not exhausted, Rob but, I might hibernate by the fireplace for a spell.
Very nice editing. Well put togather. Love the channel.
Much appreciated, Kevin. Cathy had hundreds of clips to edit for this one.
Great idea Kathy and Peter, doing the start to finish video. Amazing how much time and work went into this Blacksmith shop, as well as all the other projects as well. Thank-you for all you videos. Keep your powder dry
Glad you enjoyed it, Lance. Now that it’s done, I have a place to keep my powder dry, lol. Watch yer top knot!
Hello , Cathy has done it again, once more what a fine production. You are much more skilled then you give yourself credit for my friend.
Appreciate that Roger.
We Subscriber’s have watched Cathy when from time to time she has appeared
The day she helped you pull Ropes and lift logs into place was amazing. She truly could have been a Pioneer Woman.
Nice work!!
Thank you.
great work!
Thank you.
Thank you Kathleen for giving us a wonderful recap on the beautiful Forge. I sure enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it, Richard, I’ll pass on your compliment.
WELL DONE Catherine! Hard 2 pick with so much film isn't it? U could probably make another 25 vids and all from different perspectives. Methinks Catherine wanted U Peter, 2 enjoy your perch in the shop and relish the joy of accomplishment! A daydream is rich when it manifests into a useful reality. If U R complete in your building, it's a 'good place' 2 B. An intense busy-ness will soon fall upon us all and there will B a great need 4 'those' 2 teach survival skills. Both U and Catherine R a wealth of experience. Something money can't buy. A forge has a heart, and it is 'fire'. Imagine what we could 'build' with such a 'fire in our hearts!' Thank-you most kindly 4 sharing. Health and God Bless! "I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world." (George Washington).
She sure had her work cut out for her with literally hundreds of clips to edit. Now about those daydreaming thoughts, some do indeed manifest into useful reality while others turn into nightmares. Fortunately, not too many. I think the reason I have such a passion for history is that l do in fact recreate some items that money cannot buy! As always Marie, thanks for your comments.
Good Peter, when I think of both the drive and talents U possess with your very significant other = Catherine, I wonder if U would consider a book. One that would describe the chronology of your homestead, with layout, tips, bits of history all combined to share; 'The Woodland Way'. I 'know' it would be a good sell. You have all the material for it already...it need be only 'quill to parchment'. Just a thought, while U have a 'bit' of respite from your grand projects. Health and God Bless! :)
Definitely food for thought. Heck,now that there is spellcheck and grammar apps it might just be possible.
Absolutely amazing work. I would love to see some work (axes? knives? guns?) in there. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Manuel. We will indeed be doing just that in future episodes.
A special time .
It was indeed, Kerry.
Great video! As always! It is amazing how much a person can accomplish on their own! Peter I found this neat steel gear! I have thrown it into your steel bin!
That there steel bin must be close to being full. I’ll be feeding you a fine meal when you visit.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! What a team you two are. It is a nice look back on the project. Looking forward to your future endeavors! Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Thanks so much, Ashley. Looking back is indeed nice but I must say, looking forward is what gives one purpose.
@@TheWoodlandEscape agree 👍
That is a fine shop you have there.
Looks like we might get a little snowshoeing in after all.
Thanks, Ed and to the new snow I say yeah . Was out the snowshoes today.
V nice..great sir
Thank you.
Kudos to Kathy on her idea for a start to finish video. Well done.
Glad you liked it … she always has the best ideas!
It was fun to see this as I must have missed parts of the build some how thanks for a great video.
Glad you enjoyed it, Gary.
Hello there my friend, it is kind of a sad thing to such a great journey. I really really enjoyed every step of the blacksmith shop journey, can't wait until the next journey begins, until then keep us entertained.
Glad you enjoyed it, Phillip. Time for some winter historical treks.
Awesome build, from start to finish 😊👍
Thank you! 👍
Thankyou for the Blue print
Drawing you two Rock
Happy New Year ,can't wait for your gunsmith class Peter😋
Same to you, Sandy and thank you.
This is what retirement should look like (assuming you're retired and can do all the fun stuff you never had time for when you were working). Hmmm, perhaps a wee bit of history about 18th century retirement in an era when you worked until you couldn't.
That is a interesting thought, Pat. I’m sure the aristocrats could, at some point retire,but, for the common folks it would have been unheard of.
That is I credible. Huzzah for you and your wife. It takes a strong relationship to live as you do. Very enjoyable to watch. Thank you
Thank you very much, Francis. We appreciate your interest.
@The Woodland Escape interest? It is how my wife and I want to live for retirement. The way you explain things actually make me feel like I could do it. I don't know about wearing period clothes but the lifestyle is my dream for sure
Good luck with your dream and the clothes really doesn’t matter.
@The Woodland Escape thank you Peter. That means a lot
well done peter and Kathy the forge is a success and a great series of CZcams entertainment oddly a set of double lung bellows very old but still functional at 6 foot long made by W. Showell has come-up for sale not to far from where i live and I couldn't help but to think of The Woodland Escape forge
Wow, Elwood, that’s something you don’t see come up for sale,at least not working ones. We appreciate the thought.
Awesome work Sir. However I'm not sure a workshop of any kind is ever finished.😊
Can't wait to see a gun project.😉😉
That is indeed true Jason. Someone said, figure out how big a shop you Ed, then double it. Seems one is always doubling, lol.
Hi from Otis Maine!
Hello there from Canada.
I finally got to watch this. What an accomplishment and the history I learn from your videos makes me happy. Blessings to you both.
Thank you so much, Kathy.
Yet another morning, I'm found diving into one of your projects along with my coffee. Thank you for your time, its truly remarkable.
Wonderful!
That ceramic liner should make a good chimney lean the chimney each year.. On the fireplace at my former home I built a nice metal chimney cap. I got a bunch of scrap steel from the junkyard and welded it up. I put hardware cloth over the chimney to protect against ashes getting on the roof. It must have weighed 100#. I had a hell of a time moving it, so I could clean the chimney.
That's a great idea!
@@TheWoodlandEscape it keeps the wind from blowing down the chimney. It took two of us to get it up on the roof, but no wind ever blew it off and we went through a couple of hurricains while it was on the chimney.
Blacksmith shop all finished. Now I'm curious. What is the next project, Peter?
Heck James, I also curious,lol. I’m sure I’ll come up with something. Appreciate your interest.
Bravo! Very well done! The only other site I've seen with the building of the billows for a forge is on the Townsends who do the 18th century life.
It was a great episode on Townsends … love their channel.
im glad to see the wizard zedicus is enjoying his retirement
Too funny!
Howdy Peter
Good luck with your gunsmithing ... I bet you could make a replica of " Betsy " . Think will give it a try ?
I like seeing the before and after .. and during .... clip video .... I remember all of them .
It is my hope to build a few guns from scratch using my own wood and sourcing the components. I’d also like to try my hand at making my own locks and barrels … lots to learn.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Looks like some casting to do .... can you melt the steel you have ? ... use the parts you have for a mold . I hope Cathy videos it ... I will be looking forward to watch .
A gorgeous project.
Kudos
Thank you, it turned out pretty darn good.
I like to see these compilations of the builds. Well done Kathy and of course the project is enjoyed as it moves forward. These compilations sometimes show things I missed earlier when watching.
Glad you enjoyed it, Ken.
What an awesome shop there eh! So much work in a short amount of time... thanks for sharing
Thanks eh,Dennis.Appreciate your interest.
What a satisfying sense of accomplishment you must have. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
It was indeed, Dawn. I tell my grandchildren that it is my playroom, lol.
Amazing
Thank you.
"Corbeling" IS the correct term.
Thank you … you must be a mason!
@@TheWoodlandEscape I'm not a mason but did assist one in making our house's chimney.
My husband talks about having a blacksmith's shop. This just might give him ideas. (His grandfather was a blacksmith. He has some of his GF's tools. Hopefully they haven't been lost due to neglect.)
Most of those old blacksmith tools were built to last,so I suspect they will be restorable.
What part of Ontario are you located? I'm in Eastern Ontario and my ancestors were granted land after they worked on the Rideau Canal. I expect their homesteading experience was not all that different than what you show in your videos
We are also located in Eastern Ontario, perhaps we’re Neighbour’s.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I live in Lanark County. I have similar interests. I've brain tanned deer and some fur, as well as made my own flint wallets, flattened powder horns, wax-embedded shot pouches, etc.for my smoothbore flinter.
If your ever in our neck of the woods you should drop in . Send me an email if you’re interested.
Oh well, no more big projects to build. Now it's just hum-drum day-to-day. Guess you have to build a sailing ship now. Seeing that you be a pirate after all. Aye... Har, Har, Har.
Not a bad idea Gregg, perhaps a model on dry lad for the grandchildren… that would be a hoot!
wondering if you ever watched the Dick Preonicke films of his life at Twin Lakes, Alaska. Lots of what you do remind me of him.
I have indeed, a remarkable man!
What is the full size of this shop? Please and thank you.
Inside dimensions are about 16 by 18 feet.
@@TheWoodlandEscape okay awesome that is roughly the same size I was looking at building here on my new property and would love to build a forge really close to your exact setup.
Can't believe it only took three months. I understand the feeling when a project is done. I always feel a bit lost, like finishing a good book. Great job, and great red shirt.
That is a great analogy Karl. Oh well, on to other things. You sure you don’t want me to mail you the bag I made. The thing will be an antique before you ever get it!