I Seasoned 67 Fir Logs For My Cabin Project I EP 4
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- In this video I am seasoning the logs for my log cabin build!
By the time I post this video, the wood is actually already dry. So stay tuned for the next videos coming soon!
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More about me:
When I was 20 years old, I dropped out of college and said to myself that I will do what I really want and what I see meaning in. So I decided to build my dream log cabin, all by myself, in the middle of an off-grid bush.
After I left school, I went to work for a while to earn money for trees and hand tools. I spent all the money I earned and my savings on it. Thank God, I already owned the land I have - I got it from my dear parents as a gift and I also bought another part of the land with my own money.
I chose a log cabin for my home because I like it. I build it with the vision of living a simple and peaceful life in it. Having time is more important to me than having money. Of course, nowadays a person cannot live without money, but I would like to live in such a way that my expenses are not so high and thus reduce the need for money. I want to have time not only for myself, but also for my future wife and children. That's why I will try to build the most self-sufficient life possible, in which my own housing, in my case a log cabin, will be the heart of this system.
I chose the traditional method of building - using only hand tools because they are my favorite. There is beauty in simplicity.
Working with hand tools has several advantages: You are able to work off-grid, the entire set of tools you need can fit in one bag, there is better safety when you work alone, you don´t make too much noise when you´re working... so I enjoy it more and I believe you will too, while watching :)
My dear father is a carpenter. I remember that most of the things he taught me while working with wood were precisely while working with hand tools, which required the most attention and practice from me.
My father taught me how to work with wood from a young age, but I have no experience with building a log cabin, so I'm learning everything as I go, and I'm looking forward to what this experience will teach me.
It may not seem like it, but it was a big struggle to get this opportunity to be able to work on my dream, but I finally did it and for that I am incredibly grateful. I also started this CZcams channel where I share my entire journey, so if you are interested, you can check it out. There is no one behind the camera, so I do all the filming and editing myself. I would also be very grateful if you would support my journey by subscribing or sharing, if you want to.
Thank you for being here, I really appreciate it and I'm glad you're watching. I will try to make videos as best as I can, so that you get the greatest enjoyment from them.
Thank you all for your attention. Enjoy!
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All the money that will be donated through PayPal will be invested back into the cabin.
By the time I post this video, the wood is actually already dry. So stay tuned for the next videos coming soon!
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Things i learned harvesting logs and seasoning them. After you cut it down peel it and seal the ends and wile off the sap. If you dont when it rains mold will grow soon after. Keep logs out of the rain!
Thanks for the advice. How do you seal the ends?
The wood was under a tarp for a few months and now when I build the wood is in the rain. When I build, I peel the surface one more time with a draf-knife and spray it with a wood preparation against mold, insects and fungi, and then I stack them on the cabin.
You can seal the ends with diluted wood glue, that will stop wood from cracking
A lot of hard work. You certainly deserved to sit in top of that beautiful pile of logs. You earned and deserved it. Thanks for all the subtitles, they are very helpful.
Maybe I didn’t see it, about what is the average size log in width? Thanks.
Yes, hard work that brings me joy :)
Now that the logs are peeled and dried, the average diameter is about 22 centimeters, that's 8.6 inches. This diameter together with the length I have is the right balance for me between when the log cabin seems massive to me and between when the logs can still be moved by one person. But the look is just my personal preference. All the cabins are beautiful.
All the best for your journey, can't wait to see it finished
Thanks!
a proud moment sitting on top of all your effort … 🦋💕
Hello I love how relaxing your videos are.
Hi Matthias, I can´t wait to see what you are going to build really. By looking at the foundation works, I know whatever is going to be is going to be beautiful with a high degree of craftsmanship. I salute you and remove my hat to your skills. Cheers, Carlos
I'm glad to hear that you like my work Carlos. Thank you!
Another great job Matthias!
Thanks again!
Kami hadir kembali kawan terinspirasi dengan Video Anda, mengolah kayu yang sangat bagus.
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Great workout lol and those are beautiful logs! 🤙🏻🇨🇦
Thanks 👍
Siempre que veo este tipo de videos, en que aparece gente construyendo algo, casi siempre sin ayuda, me pregunto ¿Tienen conocimientos de carpintería o simplemente hacen las cosas? Lo encuentro admirable.
You need to invest in a cant hook . Sure would make rolling logs around easier.
Great tip! But I already have one. I used it several times in the video, but some shots are sped up so you can't see it.
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@matthiascabinchronicles hello…I found a tree service that will cut (100) of my pine trees for $2000 and that’s delimbed and stacked. I was wondering how long after they are cut do I have to debark them before any type of problem like bugs occurs? Thank you so much.
Hey, that is a very good price. The most important thing is that the trees are cut down in the winter when the water and all the tree juices go to the root. Logs harvested in winter will be healthy logs and will not be as interesting to bugs.
I started peeling my logs about a month after they were cut, and it took another month before I peeled the last log.
When it comes to building a log cabin, one big advantage is that you don't even have to dry the wood and you can build from fresh wood almost immediately after debarking. I dried the wood because I wanted to get slightly lighter logs.
Good luck with your build my friend!
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Next year
By the time I post this video the wood is actually already dry. So another video is coming soon!
Log peavey
How long from scraping to dry?
It depends on your climate and the time of year. I only needed to dry the logs for 2-3 months before I start building.
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Matias hermano, subtítulos en Español!!un abrazo
On CZcams, you can turn on "auto-translate" subtitles into various languages, including Spanish :D
hello from Ukraine) you want to bild house?)
Hello my friend. Yes, I want to build a house :)
@@MattJacob1 It will be interesting to watch the processes.
@@user-sy5ug2sh6i Thanks, I'm glad you're interested :)
Boreeeec!!!