Lifting a 28 Foot Log Ridge Beam and Purlins onto My Cabin Alone in the Wilderness, Ep 18
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2022
- Continuing my off-grid log cabin build Alone in the Canadian wilderness, I install a temporary loft floor to use as a working platform while building the roof of the cabin. Using chainfall hoists hung from cables strung between the trees, I lift three 28 foot purlins and a ridge beam into place, weighing several hundred pounds each. I frame the gable ends with milled logs and 2" lumber, leaving notches for the logs to fall into place. Hoisting the logs and sliding them into the notches was hard work and took several hours each, but it worked exactly how I had hoped.
While I work on the roof, I grill sausages and steaks on the campfire overlooking the meadow in front of the cabin. Cali, my golden retriever, watches me work and chases squirrels and chipmunks between rounds of fetch. To cool off, we go for a long walk along the cobblestone beaches and exposed Canadian Shield bedrock along the shores of Georgian Bay. Wild food is abundant so we snack on raspberries, sour cherries, blueberries, cranberries, winterberries, serviceberries, fireweed and St. John's Wort. Wild food, fish and home grown fruit and vegetables are everywhere now so I'm harvesting and storing daily, including my first tomatoes of the season from the greenhouse by the cabin.
Later in the week, my dog spends the day in my red cedar and canvas canoe out on the water with my friend Nate and I while we explore a new lake, catch fresh fish and fry it on a campfire on a beautiful island. Perch and bass are plentiful in this small lake so after a tasty shore lunch, I take a few back to the cabin for the solar powered freezer in the cellar. Cali practices her deep water dives and swims after her frisbee for hours, always wanting one more retrieve.
Back at the cabin, I build a wood mitre box and saw small trees into 45 degree corner braces for the log posts, beam and purlins to keep the cabin roof from racking. With a solid roof structure now in place, I start installing the first roof rafters, an exciting process as I can now see the final structure of the cabin and within days, the roof will be complete enough to keep the cabin interior dry.
In the next video, I'll be working on those rafters, but I'll also be taking a few days off to go on a backcountry canoe trip with my daughter Emily. Tune in to her channel to see her perspective on the trip as well as to see what other projects she's working on. / @emilyaisling
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Getting videos from you is like getting a hand written letter in the mail. We selfishly don’t get them as often as we’d like, but, we always pick up right where we left off last time. Thank you for continuing to share your adventures with us all!
I totally agree.
You put it perfectly
That is so true! God bless you!
👍🤗Greetings from Italy🙏
I miss the days where hand written letters were more common…
This is one of the best channels on youtube, thanks Shawn for taking me along on your life journey!
This channel is a blessing!
I agree... Always looking for your next video and Emily's too.
1. My Self Reliance
2. Archaix
3. Theoria Apophasis
4. Quantum of Conscience
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Although Emily will probably beat them all in time.
I agree 👍
Wow your muscles on the arms & back - take good care and blessings
Watching your video is a reprieve and a respite from the utterly useless chaos that goes on in the world around us . Thank you for the Serenity! God bless you always!
This episode is one of the best episodes ever!! When you got the 28 foot main beam up, in place, on the house, I was standing in my living room YELLING and clapping my hands!! You are quite the man, Mr. James!! The entire video was a pleasure to behold! Thanks a LOT!!!
And he's doing it alone!
MEE TOOOOOOOOO!
It amazes me that you haven't got hurt real bad working by yourself
Me too
@@MySelfReliance Keep it that way :)
Shawn, you're one of the only channels that I don't question what in the heck you're doing because you just simply know what you're doing. It's like watching a brilliant artist every single time. That and who doesn't love your relationship with Cali. Amazing as always sir. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Self reliance living off the land free from the WEF squeeze and JT’s clutches....thank God. You’re a breath of fresh air.
Amazing n beautiful n being grateful n blessed in all life’s measures
Your wife n daughters is so blessed with your talents n trade of what a amazing husband n father that you are
Building off the grid no blue prints
Of any kind
Just wisdom n knowledge n strength
Respect n courtesy is given
Stay blessed
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This man is relentless in everything he does he is a inspiration to us all and the hard work he puts in is a insane amount always look forward to your videos Shawn they are so relaxing to watch cheers again.💪
Good way to describe a really strong Taurus type: "Relentless".
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder." Very much look forward to your videos as you progress on your adventures! Best wishes as always!
Someone needs to make a Documentary about you and your cabin build... Truly a Modern Marvel.... 👍
Shawn is a hard working man .
The transition from watching the beam fall into place and then the beautiful sky shots and music was stunning.
Always a wonderful escape from my world into yours! At 65, I know I could never accomplish this with my arthritis, but it has been so relaxing and wonderful to watch you over the past (first cabin build) and now this new build! I am intrigued by your ingenuity and the expertise you have gained from your previous ventures. I patiently await when you and yours are living inside by the fire in those cold winters you have. 🥰🥰
Shawn is a source of inspiration for all those who would like to leave the urban chaos, their work, stressful commitments, but cannot do it, or do not have the courage. I know that now I will not be able to do it anymore, it takes health, determination, courage, but also basic knowledge on how to survive, and knowing how to give up many things taken for granted. But I hope to at least be able to live in the countryside soon, even if close to civilization.
Great man right there. Just goes to show the young bucks that a older man can still dance like a Egyptian.
This was well worth the wait. Hearing that "thunk" as the beams dropped into place must have been very satisfying!
I enjoyed the fishing trip. Must have been lots of fun.
Your chain hoists are a really great tool, and it's so good to see and hear those logs "thunking" into place as the cabin-build progresses. Also it's so pleasant to see you taking time with Cale to enjoy nature and your surroundings, Shawn.
That purlin falling into the notch after the huge whacks with the mallet was one of the most satisfying things I've seen / heard in months. Awesome work.
Cali's new look makes her look like a large puppy. So cute.
I’m a heart patient,living on borrowed time.Never thought I would see you put that ridge pole in place. Hope and pray I can see it finished. You and my beautiful Cali do great work. May God Bless you both.
I hope you get to see it done too.;
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Me to Randy 🙏🏽☮️✝️ 🎼God keep 🎼you till Jesus comes🎼
Mr. James I love how you balance hard work with recreation! Taking the time out to go fishing and have some fun along with the fun of really hard work and progress on your home is just the right balance.
I love his videos. So calming. He’s a millionaire. What a smart man . Man he’s smart
There are those sounds, those frequencies that are so appealing to the ear and the spirit. Sounds like the wind in the trees, a rushing stream, the water lapping the shore or a crackling camp fire. Only to name a few. I wish to add another Lovely sound to this list. Following you along this journey Shawn, from the first axe cut, shovel full of dirt and the first nail driven, that “THUD” of the ridge log was as sweet as maple sugar! Kind Thanks and Many Blessings with Love, Light, Peace and Joy of Being to You and your Family! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Cali is the star of the show this week. She looks like she is having a great time and it looks like someone has brushed out her winter coat. Great to see the roof coming together. The hardest parts are done, I hope you had a celebratory libation!
I have been eagerly awaiting the ridge beam after your careful wall work. Question: I never see you with a tool belt. I prefer to work without one myself but was curious as to why you don’t.
The viedos you make must take a lot of editing..and moving of the camera 📷 all the time to get the perfect shot 👌 you r a inspiration to a lot of people keep up the great work 👍 and by the way how old is Kelly now days.. ???
Hey Shawn , congratulations on another milestone , wow that's a far larger roof beam than the first cabin , awesome work n skills , good luck with the weather can predict the battle ahead , great video mate , thx . Best to you n the family
Cali….. The cool-water dog and The cool
water-dog!! ❤️
Cali is one of the best dogs 🐕 ❤, she is a great companion ❤ 😊👍💕💕💕
Shawn no words cant capture the beauty of that part of this world; it is stunning . The cabin is looking like something out of a magazine .The finish will be epic. I can't express how thankful I am to tag along on this journey . Thanks for the canoe trips seeing something most of us would never see. Thank you sir for all you've done to make this possible. Be safe stay well and until next time.
WOW !!!What a progress you made!! I didn't watch for some time ,but you clearly did a lot and that all by yourself and on top of that you gotta film everything for us Respect Shawn Keep Up the good work Greetings from The Netherlands...
@@PrimeDirective101 the last time I watched he just finished the third log couple of months back
Miss Cali in the water... 😂...Sir- I must say that watching you so painstakingly building that structure has been like watching poetry in motion...So hard to even conceive a person doing all that you do- alone-, Yet here we are watching you do it...I've seen no one else who compares to you- EVER...Thank you for sharing with us... 🙏💜✨
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!Your DONE!!!!!!!!!,NO more chaining up big ass logs!!!!!!!!!!!!!. What a job well done!!. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Cutie pie Cali, gorgeous pristine nature, and as ever, the amazing Shawn; seriously a Jack of all trades. This channel never gets old 👍❤️🤗
Roof before bad time...that's for shure !!
You're gonna be like a chiken in his nest, cozy and warm in winter !
Well done Shawn and keep doing well !
Cali look like shes in heaven this week. Cabins really coming along . Great job !
One of my favorite things on this channel is you and your friend, companion dogs relationship! Great dog!
Great job Shawn the cabin is looking incredible
YAY, I bet you were so happy to get the top ridge beam into place. I was slightly worried when I watched the whole frame move under the considerable weight. Congratulations, Shawn, that's the second ridge beam you've installed, and this one seemed a little 'easier'. Enjoy putting the roof on and making it more of a cabin. Take care, sir. Dave from the UK
Its absolutely fascinating to watch how someone's mind thinks. Although building is pure logic, that doesn't take away from the enormously large task of building a log cabin. No small feat. Thank God you have your sweet dog to take you away from the building. Your videos are truly an education.
Cali takes over the show again, she's a great dog 🐕
Shawn is like the Chuck Norris of the Canadian Wilderness. When Shawn James goes fishing the fish just accept their inevitable defeat and jump in the boat. 😂
Awesome!!!!!!😂🤣😂🤣
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Very kind of them!!. Well behaved fish!!🐟🐟🐟
@@IRIR-oy3jo I hated that stupid show (Chuck Norris). It's Batman and Robin, but I kind of, sort of, get the idea.
What an amazing episode Shawn!! Working hard and playing just as hard. I am amazed at your initiative. Raising those roof beams is a daunting task that you made look easy. We know it's not and there is a lot of engineering involved but man... its impressive. Thank you.
Shawn, your Wherewithal is staggering!!! I'm in total awe. Your Natural Wisdom of Building, Constructing, Arts and Crafts is very rare these days.
The satisfaction of that beam dropping down into place!
I can only imagine the satisfaction you feel when you drop those logs into place! The cabin looks great!
I've watched for many years, but never commented. Let me just say Shawn that seeing you persevere on your building project is a great inspiration to me and, no doubt, to many others! Thanks for all your efforts at posting every week. Its quite enjoyable to see you make progress--especially given the hardships of the past two years!
Thank you so very much for sharing your talents and beautiful Canada. You remind me of my dad who LOVED to build. We work created in the image of Elohim, the original creator. I believe that we are closest to God when we are creating and enjoying his creation. And you are an eximplary picture of this. Thank you
SHAWN,I HONESTLY can say,your building,and craftsmanship is my !# 1 cali is such a great pup,her hearr is so GOLDEN to you!❤🐕🐾❤🐕🐾💯☘🙂🌻
That feeling at 7:33 when that purlin just slid into place...that was nice. Love your channel!
Your progress is coming along nicely. I believe you’ll have the cabin up and running before the first snow! Good Job. We’ve been waiting for you to get to this point. I can’t wait for the end result! It’s going to be beautiful.
I love your name!
There's that sweet girl !! Looks like she got groomed to lighten that thick coat a bit. She's a GOOD girl, that one! Congrats on getting those big log beams laid to bed. That's gotta be a huge relief.
I Love this channel, thank you for taking us to where we would all love to be, but don't most of us don't have the skill or tenacity. Living life vicariously. But living life all the same, the real life, thanks to you.
Absolutely love this channel
Nice to see Cali in such great retrieving shape....she really can swim forever. She is such a super star! That will be one sturdy cabin! Thanks for sharing!
AMAZING. When I think of all the construction data and figures that have to be running through your mind, it is amazing. You are an inspiration Shawn. BUT, what I love most, is your relationship with Cali. I think that is THE most fantastic thing of all. What a beautiful partnership. It is inspirational. I thank you again for letting us all watch and learn from you. It is superb to see this all happening. Thanks again.
Got to be some of the most precious shots of Cali ever❤️
The cabin is a work of art. Great job its impressive and beautiful. The garden looks great as well.
Love your video’s ! They not only always make me hungry, but serve to remind me how incredibly dull most of my hand tools are!
Remarkable setting the roof logs in place........the strength you show. Cali looks so much cooler with her being shaved.......blessings
Paws underwater, what a brilliant shot. As always, thanks for the upload!
I have been waiting for THIS video since you started the cabin - soon the roof will be on, the windows in, and doors in place. What an adventure the past couple of years have been, both for you and your family, and for the thousands of fans/viewers around the world, especially for those armchair adventurers like myself. Thank you, Shawn! Now get going on closing it up!
Progress looking good Shawn, looks to me like you may get it all dried in for winter! Sure enjoy your videos ,thank you😉👌👍👍
Building home in paradise... the best job in the world!
I am amazed to see how you lift the logs on to the cabin. I like how the fish jumped in the canoe. Callie is having the time of her life.
Lovely to see you and of course Cali. Everything is looking really good, the cabin, the vegetables and of course the food, fresh, straight out of the water. Your work ethic is phenomenal and the proof is there for all to see. Well, well done. Take care, be safe. ❤️ Dorset, UK
So good to see Cali cooling off in the water with these high temp's. I have had to resort to adding ice to the water bowls about every hour to keep the kids(puppies) cool when they want to be outside (they can come in and go out as they want). Love the progress on the cottage. I was thinking early this year that there was no way you were going to have a roof done by winter, but as I have seen over the last 4 or so years, you always get things done. Good job and great videos.
Dang if it ain't so doggone impressive how u build all by urself. When I watch u, it makes it hard for me to say, "I can't".
Nothing that Shawn can’t do strong man he’s planes are Magical . Nature’s man loves respect the Family I do my Grand parents was the same way my brothers build there homes in Main Generation to be wilderness. Organic Gardens Beautiful proud every step you take Shawn 🐾🐾❤️Cali your Daughter takes after dad loves this 😊🤗
Overwhelming with joy seeing this video! You work so hard and have nature to look forward too !
Hope you camp out in your house while building it! We did ! Treasure the memories Shawn! No one can take that away! God bless you and your family!
Ah! kicking back and chilling out to an hour of My Self Reliance it just doesn't get any better🥳 and as always excellent work on the cabin, she's coming along nicely, just one worry though, is it me, or is Callie getting a little chubby? health wise I'd keep an eye on that. Thanks as always Shawn🤩
I watch most of your videos on my tv and it does not have a like button but do go to my ipad and like.The Journey you have taken me on is unforgettable. Thank you so much.
I’m not sure you will ever see this but . . . . . I see you on your knees so much so, from someone that learned the hard way I once did some remodeling and was on my knees! I had so much pain after that I now have a knee replacement. Enough on me but all to say I would suggest knee pads or what ever they have today. I too enjoy watching you. I’m an 82 yr young lady that in another life would love to build a log cabin. My family had one back in the early 1900’s. On a river in Georgia USA. Best wishes. Enjoy watching you.
One day I hope to do the same... But admittedly, I'll be hiring someone to do it for me. I'm moving to Alaska next year and I'm looking forward to it
You are quickly approaching my favorite part of the build. For some reason I love watching the roof go on. When the roof is there you've got a house! It won't be long now. You are such an inspiration Shawn. I've been following since day one and never seem to tire of any of this. It's a very cool summer up here in Sudbury with only a few hot days so far. Hope it's a bit like that for you since it's so good for working. All the best to you and the family and hugs for Cali.
Здравствуйте, смотрю ваши видео и любуюсь вашей Келли, какая умная и воспитанная собачка!!!
The images of the water and berries made my day. You are a rich man.
Long time no see. Alone in the wilderness with the one man building show. Everytime I look at the timbers you have used all I see is the beautiful color of life in those timbers. Love your choices over all the others who strip the timbers down to bare white color.
Shawn James..you are amazing. That was a feat and a half. Great job & also one of the best videos you have posted. Beautiful photography & Im craving your fish right now. Calli is awesome, as per usual.
I like the way you treat your dog with love
last 30 seconds was a triumph I nearly cheered at the Screen - thank you !
You truly are a craftsman, enjoy watching your skills 👍
Been watching since you raked the area for your first cabin...your resilience to continue is all inspiring...plenty of room for the whole family this time... can't wait to see you sitting by the fire in your "ugly" orange chair... smiling...love Emily's cabin too.. garden is amazing
Motivated, goal oriented, self driven, finds joy in the creation, the animals, the wilderness, the food and his dog. And nothing better than sharing with friends and family.
WOW! What a major feat! And with only the basic tools! You are a marvel ! Super hero!
merci grace a vous j'ai passer une bonne soirée bon courage bon week-end à vous et votre famille
Such a massive achievement. I’ve loved watching you over the years. A real treat to see. Thank you for sharing with us all.
Thank you for another outstanding video Shawn. I don't know what to say anymore that hasn't already been said except that you epitomize what can be accomplished by a human being if you have the will and the courage to take it on. You obviously also have an incredible skill set but that also comes with the will to develop those skills. I cant tell you how much I enjoy watching you do what you do, its truly inspiring.
7:34.. oh that is one sweet moment. You dog you..
Spanking that crystallized sunlight right right in the glory!! Mmmmm sweet sweet flush droppin.. so nice you showed it thrice!! Lol 😂
Dank Wood Thwop !!
What Scott Redmond said, and it's so great seeing Cali enjoying those shallow pools on the shore....
Seriously impressed. You’re getting close to big harvests by the looks of it.
The hard work is over, great milestone, congrats Shawn! Whatever the weather soon you'll be able to work inside. Once you have the roof - you can almost live there :)
That dual angle sausage cooking was next level
SHAWN AND OUR CALI how are you and you are doing a grand job there !!! Missed YOU BOTH SO MUCH !!! A SHAWN & HIS PUP OUR CALI How much GRANDER DOES IT GET !!! I know one of your subscribers loved this show like I do !!! Brian Ware of Wanderer Arts and Adventures is no longer with us but watching from up in the HEAVENS as Brian wanted to do logging also he and I talk for about 30 minutes about this channel here how much we got from it and LOVED THE CHANNEL!!!
What an amazing journey, thanks for taking us along! So rewarding to see it all come together. Thank you.
As good as you are, putting that ridgepole in place had to be nerve racking. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Cali lives for the toss...I can smell the fish fry and taste the crispy edges of the fry.As a kid I spent some time in my younger years on the canadian shield we would rock hunt and fish and canoe just like you are Sean God Bless you and family in all your endeavors at an off grid life peace.Matt
Awesome...ALL OF IT. Best entertainment ever seen on CZcams.
Hey Shawn, she's coming together, I can tell this is going to be a beautiful cabin and definitely bigger than the last one, I can't wait to see the final product!! Lot's of fun watching you and Cali build the cabin. I do think you need to give Cali a break though, it's obvious she's doing all the heavy lifting, poor doggie!! 🤣
good work Shawnm, congratulations for the motivation as always, we are learning a lot from you here, my cabin turned out very nice, people have been visiting me, here our family we make our living, we follow your inspiration, soon I will be doing the next cabin, and of course I will follow in your footsteps again. Do you have the measurements of this new Cabin. big hug
I see that you have built your own cabin? I’ll have to check out some of your videos, it looks like you have built yourself a nice cabin. May I ask where are you from or at least where is your cabin located? It’s good to see people work hard for what they want and to see them exceed in their lives.
@@Hoaxer51 thank you, yes I built my cabin here in Brazil, I live in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in the city of Capela de Santana, near the slopes of the mountains, here we opened our family business. thank you be well
👏👏👏👏🏡PERFECT... BEAUTIFUL THIS HOUSE THIS PLACE... CONGRATULATIONS YOUR FAMILY MUST BE PROUD OF YOU.
Мистер Джеймс! Ваш шикарный дом будет гораздо круче постройки мистера Прониеке!!! Браво!!!