2 Years Alone Building an Off Grid Log Cabin in the Wilderness, Start to Finish
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- čas přidán 30. 12. 2022
- Reflecting back on the last 2 years spent building an off grid log cabin alone in the Canadian wilderness.
Thanks for watching and Happy New Year! This video is the full version of the 9 minute video on my other channel (Shawn James), which you can watch here: • 2 Years Alone Building...
They both document just the log cabin exterior build, not the creation of the rest of the wilderness homestead, such as the outhouse, food gardens, greenhouse, etc., which can be viewed weekly or by following along in the Playlists on both channels. I'll create and upload an interior cabin video once it's finished later this winter.
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I just watched an hour and a half video of a man building a cabin by himself. Today was a good day.
It has been a good day.
Wow before I read your comment I did not even notice I had spent so long watching this
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I think people under estimate the overall difficulty of such a task that this man accomplished. The strength, the accuracy, time management (seasons, weather, daylight), the mental aspect (being secluded, wild animals, not close to healthcare, absent from family), oh and documenting all of it, editing and everything else that I missed. My hats off to Shawn. “My self Reliance” I couldn’t thin of a better title. Happy New Year!
Thank you! Happy New Year
Exactly..and its not Shawn's first Cabin....what Shawn does amazes me!!...mind blowing...
110% agree such a talented craftsman. Absolutely fantastic. Hey Shaun I got my “Cabin Life”hoodie for Christmas. Super comfy. Keep up the great content and HNY🎉.
It's definitely a herculean effort! No doubt!
Is this on Patreon?
This man isy hero,I wanted to do this when I was 19 , now I'm 84 and the longing is still there. So I enjoy watching our hero and pretend I'm there with him.
I am 74, you speak from the heart!
❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Any advice on life to a 30 year old? I appreciate you old timers
I feel like the attraction of achieving this goal is ingrained into our souls before we are born, and when meet others who speak our language it makes sense. I hear you loud and clear, my long lost friend.
Watch @Erik Grankvist
That was really nice of you to keep your dog company while she built that entire cabin by herself.
Himself
@@MichaelCruse-li4gk Oh, thought the doggie was a girl
😂😂😂😂! Great pups! She was the supervisor!
I’m watching from a hospital bed with renal failure. Everyone who sees this should be grateful for your health. Take care y’all…
Hope you got better! Wishing you healing
@@pianotutorialsbyjasper8083he died
@@Vibinzzzz1 That's not funny in the least. In fact, it's awful.
@@Vibinzzzz1not cool dude..kidney failure is brutal
@@Vibinzzzz1 how do you know?
As a man who has trouble putting together IKEA furniture (even with the directions), I am in awe of your amazing skill and hard work. What a beautiful cabin in the woods!
Tip: its not funny or cute but foolish & weak to demean your SELF like that there's plenty of people who are all too willing to do it for you then next take from you all you have and hold most dear if that is what you truly want.
@@rezzer7918 are u nuts?
Magnificent cabin and admirable welling power 👍
@@rezzer7918weirdo, tf you yapping on about?
@@rezzer7918you do have a point about that self depreciating trend
His dog sat around and watched him for two years...and loved every minute of it!
His dog is the key factor in his success 👌👌👌🙏
I love how the dog is always like “hey let’s play” as he’s digging out dirt and building
MAN...the construction skills you have, foundation, basement, burning those logs, and moving those heavy logs, let alone the fabulous insulation: this will be a toasty warm castle for you. WELL DONE
My Amish neighbor was a carpenter, and watched him build his house, carriage house, and his barn workshop. It too was an absolute work of art. Few people will ever get to witness such craftsmanship
My Daddy built the house I grew up in, and there aren't many men like him and you left in the world--you're the true heroes! He passed away in September, and my life will never be the same. Several years ago, Daddy and I picked out a spot on our land for a cabin, but for now, I just have to enjoy others building them--this one is spectacular!
it's all WOKE liberal zoomers who have onlyfans nowadays..nobody is building anything but a criminal record😮
Absolutely awesome! Years from now this cabin will be mistaken for something that has been preserved from 100+ years ago, while outlasting the garbage products and craftsmanship of our modern 'convenience'.
Well made log cabin can last long time, my family has old stable which is made 1812. Its worst enemy is sun, southern wall vaporize slowly away, 3 other walls are in good condition.
So true and his girls and grandkiddies will be proud.
It is amazing what can be accomplished when you don't have to spend 8/10 hours a day making someone else rich. You've come a long way. Thank you for letting me follow along.Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
OMG another child who things capitalism is bad.
@@madd5 Not all employees are treated properly...especially in a modern country like the USA.
@@madd5 Average home price in the US is 428k, the average yearly salary is $54k. Average home price in the US in 1970 was 24k, Average salary was $6100. So it costs 8 full average salaries to buy a home today. In 1970 it only cost 4 and a lot of the homes being purchased today are the same homes that were being purchased in 1970.
Average cost of a private college education in the US today is $36k, in 1970 it was $1800. 2/3 the average salary today. A bit over 1/4 the average salary in 1970.
Average renters in 1970 paid a little over a 1/4 of their monthly income on rent. Today Average renters pay nearly 1/2 of their earnings on rent.
Average Salaries for college grads is even more stark. In 1970 it was 10k. Today it is 55k. An average home today costs 8 full college grad yearly salaries. In 1970 it only cost 2 1/2.
There is a reason "Children" today feel that capitalism (at least todays current corrupt corporatist version of capitalism) has failed them.
yes, owning your own business accelerates your chance of becoming wealthy.....btw you can accomplish this same goal by working for someone else...albeit you will get there, it will be at a slow and steady pace......remember...slow and steady always wins the race....lol
@@madd5 OMG another child who thinks anyone criticizing the current system must be a communist. Believe it or not, back in the 40s and 50s, when a whole family of four, a dog and cat, with a two car garage in the suburbs, etc, could be comfortably maintained on _one person's very average nine to five job,_ that was still capitalism. Countries that have free university education, universal healthcare, _those countries are capitalist systems too._ The choices are not only "suffer under the current *incredibly unbalanced* system" or "turn into China" you know. There are an infinite number of ways to improve people's lives within a capitalist system that we are not doing -- mainly because people have been told to believe that any improvement is socialism and bad for... some reason they don't understand and can't explain.
Holy smokes sir…I thought I could watch a video to help me sleep but instead I was so fascinated watching a master builder I couldn’t stop watching and it’s now 12:23 am. I considered my late husband a master builder so I was able to appreciate this so much!! Thank you! I read many comments and couldn’t agree more.
THESE are the skills that the world needs. period.
When I saw you are building your cabin under the heavy snow I remembered my father that he passed away since seven years, his job was construction he was always working under the snow ❄️. God bless you and RIP my father. Men always worked for their families, he raised us with his own fatigue and I appreciate every dad that worked so hard. God bless you again.
Amen to that 💪💪🙏
It is mind boggling to see how an extremely difficult task was managed by a single person.His knowledge and ability to use basic tools was very impressive. What the video doesn’t show is how much mental strength he needed to persist to completion. Shawn I congratulate you for completing a monumental job. It was obvious you had the ability to overcome any and all obstacles.
Absolutely nailed it sir! Good comment! I built my house but I used modern tools etc. It was “difficult” to say the least. But the most challenging thing was staying motivated. It is a monumental effort mentally, especially when things aren’t exactly going your way. This guy is an inspiration.
I dont think it was done with simple tools certain parts around the beginning you can see several excavator tracks in the dirt. A monumental task to be sure but theres things he isnt showing you
Watch @Erik Grankvist
I do believe that this is every young man’s dream as a kid we used to dream about building something like this in the woods since we learned about stacking pencils in school lol anyway GOOD JOB ENJOYED WATCHING THANKS 👍❤️😁
This man is a legend! I cannot fathom the dedication, skill, and sheer willingness he possesses to complete this project. I often feel overwhelmed when looking up at my towering goals, but this inspires me to keep moving forward no matter the size of the mountain ahead of me.
Glad Callie is overseeing everything.
It's really awesome what you accomplished.
What a beautiful dog too!!
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I scrolled way too far to find a comment about the pup lol
Many Men have the financial ability to support such an undertaking yet lack the skills ,stamina ,mental and physical ability while many men only lack the financial ability to achieve such a task. A task such as this takes so much more than what is being shown. Success must first be achieved in society in order to be able to fund such an undertaking. Hats off to you for such a very hard journey and work in order to even be able to start a project like this. I sure hope someone who receives this one day understands what it took to happen. One doesn't simply trot of into the wilderness ,drop some trees and build a cabin ....years, n years of hard work long before the first tree was ever felled 👍💯
Amazing job!
If theres going to be an apocalypse I want to be with Shawn. This man is beyond a mans man.
The long winding road from trees to cabin took its toll but look at the resulting videos achieved and the masses that stayed with you Shawn and Cali.
All the best for tomorrow - 1st January 2023
An astonishing solo achievement. Knowledge, skill, persistence and sheer hardworking, maybe a bit of bloody mindedness to get through the weather battered times. Hats off to you. 👍🪒😬 Phil. Suffolk U.K.
I can't believe its been TWO YEARS! So great. One of the best channels on CZcams.
Yes it is! I ask my youngest son to start watching. He doesn't have much time he's raising 4 boys. 🥰 I hope they grow up being like Mr. Shawn James.
It was a blessing in disguise that the neighbor from his first home caused so much problems. It was a sad day when he announced he was selling and starting all over again. I remember thinking then that the Lord was going to give him a better home and more beautiful piece of land. So many prayers later coupled with an incredible tenacity and ingenuity very few can muster, Shawn has built a beautiful home for himself and his wife. ❤ & ✊🏻 for this man from us all here. Blessed CHRISTmas and ‘23 to you Shawn + your lovely family.
Craftsmanship out of the top drawer, that was just incredible on so many levels👌
❤The Dog Helping😂
I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey from start to finish. I'm chuckling to myself as I imagine environmentalists cringing in unity at the sight and sound of falling trees while sipping on their lattes as they scroll on their phones in some metropolis. Nice job Shawn.
I just found what I will do for the last hour and 25 mins at work on last day of 2022. Thank you Shawn.
I've been watching for several years, it's amazing!! Such a lost talent, a lost art, all of this used to be common place for men. More men today should know how to do these things!! I hope more young men will be inspired & try doing a smaller version!! Hard work is gratifying especially building something with your own 2 hands & the satisfaction that comes from it!!
I love how Callie is just always there to supervise the work.
Had to slow this down to 1/2 speed.. thought of all that work was making me struggle to eat my Xmas pudding !
Boy GOD was with you doing that. Especially when you had that window pushing it up and it could have fallen on your head. Stay safe and may GOD watch over you.🙏😊 also where you were putting the roof on. Your ideas were amazing. 😊
Wow....can't even believe one man did this alone. It's gorgeous!
This longer version is better than the more condensed one. I said you did a great job of editing out the gristle to leave just meat. I see now that you left a lot of meat on the cutting room floor to get this down to that short version. Really a delightful way to spend my Saturday morning, thank you.
Golden retrievers make the best supervisors! I would have to have double the amount of tools because my Golden would steal the tools behind my back! Your pup looks so happy to have their toy thrown! I have to admit my back hurts watching you work so hard! Your hard work is impressive!
Not only a master carpenter, engineer and then some, that is one serious dude. This guy is no joke. Beautiful work and dedication to a task without compromising.
This man is a MACHINE !
Thanks for sharing this extended version. I really enjoyed watching it.
I'm no longer so proud of the shed I built. Your precision and skill is second to none. You sir deserve a beer.
"woodworking"
This is absolutely brilliant.
The sound of tools being put to use and the ambience of nature, nothing better. Thank you.
I cannot imagine this guy's handshake. Cheers.
It’s always nice to see theses long term videos,best wishes and be well as always
Happy New Year Shawn, as we say Goodbye to 2022 and Welcome 2023 you have a lot to be proud of mainly being able to replicate Dick Proenneke in his move to Alaska in his 50's - he lived almost another life in the wilderness. Wishing you and your family the best for 2023!!
Coaling your sleepers and posts is gold. Going on 15 years now on posts.
Not only is he an absolute professional, but also so damn calm and patient. Of course, I couldn't do something like that and would be cursing every 30 seconds.
A great example of “you reap what you sow”. You set a great example of perseverance; what you have accomplished in amazing. May you and your family have many years to enjoy the peace and beauty of your homestead. Happy and blessed New Year.
It says a lot about a man when animals, women, and children can relax in his presence. It never fails to strike me how good Shawn's vibes must be.
Your comment... u understood everything
so true... and he has aa most wonderful four-legged partner... i just watched another start to finish cabin build video and the absence of a dog was very apparent... it just wasn't the same without a furry friend to help
Sir you’re a craftsman to the highest standard , the detail gone into the cabin , just brilliant you are also an animal ….in a good way 💪🏻
hi from Kilkenny Ireland 🇮🇪
Just the pure ability of not cussing or slinging tools is impressive.
That amount of tenacity and grits displayed by this man is overwhelming. 👍
This man is an old soul. So much knowledge to do such a spectacular job. I can barely boil an egg. love it! 🌟
Every THUD of the logs rolling into place... Beautiful.
Shawn, there are not many people in this world who can say, they handled each and every piece of building their home. You are amazing. Hut ab.
Hi Shawn.
May you and your family be blessed with good health and happiness always. Happy 2023
It's been two years already?! Man, there is a lot in there I forgot was done. Considering all this was done by one man, it's an amazing accomplishment.
Watching this methodically going up shows patience, perseverance and pure genius.
That was one hell of a cabin to build all alone. Hats off to this ole boy he definitely put some hard work into this one.
Your beautiful puppy never stops wagging his or her tail ❤
It’s been 2 years??? Holy moly where does time go!! Congrats!
I struggle with mental health.. watching you in middle of forest building wooden house it’s the best therapy .. thank you
I salute you, Sir ! Your magnificent house is a structure that will be proudly handed down through the generations. RESPECT !
What I would've done to be on that site working with this man, and absorbing every single moment of perspicacious knowledge I could. This is the work of a man that has overcome many trials. I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration.
The dog just keeps following u and carrying his toy🥶
I've just watch the whole 90 minutes and enjoyed it as I was learning a lot all the way from South Africa.
This video should be shown to every highschool student to show them what determination , grit , common sense and manual skills are . Plus , it wouldnt hurt them to see what a real man can do and is !!!!!!!!
Another Year of adventure and learning. Thanks Sean and Family.
You are an amazing man whom I admire because you are humble and genuine. These videos are my number one watched because they are so real and authentic. May God continue to bless you with the will and strength to this remarkable journey. 🙏
Prvi put, bukvalno prvi put, posle stotine odgledanih videa, vidim da je neko zaštitio drvo. I prvi put da na delu gledam pravog majstora. Bravo!!!
2 years is a long process, you have been very patient in building alone to complete a lovely and beautiful wooden house. I wish you all the best.
Taking Lincoln logs to the ultimate level.
Shawn really outdid himself on this build .
Just hoisting those giant logs overhead had me nervous..
What a magnificent cabin.
Much respect. Reminds me of Noah’s dedication, work ethic and craftsmanship. I spent some time building pole barns. Best job I ever had. No phones, no computers, very few tools and no office drama. Great therapy for the soul. Still, I’m no match with this gentleman.
I'm only halfway through, and I'm amazed at every aspect of this video.
now i've watched loads of builds from a wide range of people. im 15 minutes into this and i have two points to make. he knows construction, which makes this alot more streamlined workflow wise and he is freakishly strong yet he seems like such a gentleman. you have to respect such a man. im looking forward to watching the rest and there is no doubt i will be following the channel from now on. blessings
not possible the will and the courage that you have you make me think of a beaver work work. hats off sir a big hello from France 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️ 🙋♂️
Congratulations Shawn! Best built custom log cabin in the world!
I think it's just insane to think how much work, effort and sweat Shawn has put into his dream of living off the grid and being self reliant.
Cheers to you Shawn! You have done a wonderful job and I'm glad that you took us all with you on this journey.
You have what we Finns call Sisu!
Absolutely! Shawn is a relentless worker.
One meal one bite at a time…small steps for everything…be present every moment…everyone can do it…but not many people are willing to focus and try to do it…
👍 И не только Финны, но и Русские аплодируют стоя перед упорством и трудолюбием Шона!!!!! Браво Шон!!! 👏👏👏
This is more like a real log cabin construction compared to some others which I see using commercial lumber. I am very impressed with the effort he is putting into this build. Just digging down through those roots and hard dirt reminded me of how hard it is to do. Moving all those large logs is very dangerous and you have to know what you are doing not to get hurt. Rather than the chain saw board cutter I would have gone with the one with the large circular saw blade and used it to make regular lumber for the floor joists, wall studs and rafters. But then it would not look like a log cabin. I don't know about using wood for the below grade foundation, rock and some kind of cement would be my choice. He knows what he is doing because he always has the right tool to get it done. Kudos to all the great video shots of the work, makes me feel like I am right there watching it being done.
Amazing Task. Your cabin will stand the test of time!
Since I watched your very first video, I have been in awe of your abilities and endurance. I look forward to your future plans and beautiful videos that bring me hope and calm, inspiration, and joy. May your family and Calli be well and happy in the coming year!!
Absolutely, not just the difficulty but the determination and effort put forth is off the charts. Lots of people today can't even take their garbage cans to the street.
Have just watched the build. I only saw 3 power tools throughout, chainsaw, mill saw, and in the last few minutes a drill for the roofing panels. Loved that the majority was hand tools. You did a great job, and must have heaps of patience too. Hats off to you mate.
I've been watching Sean James since he laid the first log for his first cabin. I also have a passion for this type of work I'm just too old to do it but it's incredibly inspiring to actually see the strength and work ethic he has.
That’s quite the craftsmanship you have. That takes a lot of knowledge and know how to do something that complex let alone doing it by yourself and document your build. I so wished I would have done something like this in my life. It would take the rest of my days to do it now. A tip of my hat goes to you sir.
I have been watching from the beginning and Shawn has incredible strength and Patience. This is real will power. Many Tks Shawn.
Amazing stuff! Gorgeous home. I grew up in a log cabin built in 1932. I miss it. Hope you are loving your home as much as I did mine. OMG! I love what you did with the door. It's beautiful!
Grandchildren(if would be any) of this man will be remembering their Grandpa for this Historic gift.
The amount of work you have completed in the amount of time whilst not using power tools is simply incredible.
This is different from the previous. Behind everything is a reason. As I can see you learned a lot from the previous house built. And into this house you put all of your skill and knowledge. This is not a house this is a home :). God bless you sir! You are a role model for lot of us!
I am quite amazed by the work you are doing. Now I am not a tecnical guy but having worked in a construction company for a few years I am quite sure that none of those workers I know could build a house like this on their own especially with those limited tecnical tools. My sincere respect! By watching all you videos I feel myself very relaxed. One special thought was coming to my mind: Back to the nature…back to our roots. Thanks so much for sharing with us such beautiful and harmonouse moments like these. Please take care. All the best to you and your family which includes also your dog. Greetings from Norway️️️
A real man in the truest sense of the word. Incredible determination and graft.
I love the shot when the first top log drops into place and all the snow drops off 39:57, very satisfying & seems like a real land mark in the build.
"No, you can't stay there pup", says it all. I appreciate the man that knows how to get it done but still has a caring eye for his best friend. I love this. Beautiful! Lucky dog.
С Вами не пропадешь! Шикарный дворец! Вы тоже мастер и замечательный человек! Счастья Вам!)❤❤❤
This man knows what he is doing ! It impresses me to no end to see the determination , no time wasted here ! Its mind boggling to see so many individuals pushing shopping carts around the city and begging for whatever , then you see someone like this , independent, determined , focused and asking nothing of anyone ! This man is not wasting time on this earth doing nothing ! he is using his head and muscle like the lord designed him to do ! God bless you sir and god bless your family !
OMG I was waiting this for so long! ❤ kisses from Brazil
Being a carpenter for the last 30 years I am really impressed not only with the skill but the grit and patience to build such a beautiful cabin. I am even more impressed that he never cussed. That is highly unusual as a carpenter.
Congrats Shawn, make us a tour video into the home.