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Building a Native American Longhouse with Hand Tools The Best Natural Bushcraft Shelter

Building a Native American Longhouse with Hand Tools The Best Natural Bushcraft Shelter

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The ultimate natural shelter that helped native north americans survive this harsh northern climate for thousands of years is the longhouse, a bushcraft shelter made from logs, saplings and bark, lashed together with natural cordage and heated with central pit fires. Up to dozens of families would live in this primitive hut, with each family sharing a section of the longhouse, sleeping and sitting on a large bed near the ground with tools, clothing and food stored in upper shelves and hanging from the rafters. Episode 1: 5 guys build the frame of this shelter on my land in one weekend using cedar logs, cedar saplings, cedar bark for cordage and ash trees for the ridge pole and for the bark siding that will cover the natural structure. Using hand tools only, we quickly assemble timber frame, post and beam structure on day one and install the curved saplings that form the walls and roof on day two. Over the fire in front of the oversized wigwam, we cook a huge batch of chili for lunches and on the second day, we spit roast two large turkeys on a maple tripod and spit, smoking the fowl all day over a low smokey fire. In the evenings, we head back to my log cabin where we cook up moose burgers and more for dinner, and a huge skillet of bacon and eggs for breakfast. Tune in later this week for the behind the scenes video of the cabin life, and check back periodically, or subscribe, to see us finish the ultimate bushcraft natural shelter and then use it to practice First Nations and European bushcraft skill, including woodworking, tool making, carving, fishing, foraging, harvesting wild game, preserving food, tanning hides and making, clothing and much more. Thank you to Doug Linker, Jim Baird, Ted Baird, Terry Junior and Scott Way for their invaluable help on this and future projects
Date: 2020-11-30

Comments and reviews: 10


I didn't see what kind of tools these folks R using for level and straight. I am skipping thru the video. I mean I have an eyeball I operate machines and can often hit a grade or level dead balls on but when it comes to framing rough timber that takes more talent that even most folks that call themselves a builder have. I mean this job looks amazing to the eye that builds shit often. This is pretty good stuff and at least this dude is being a little more honest these days that he just didn't walk into the woods alone and presto. Insults the builders mental abilities to comprehend the messages. Nice work.
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I didn't see what kind of tools these folks R using for level and straight. I am skipping thru the video. I mean I have an eyeball I operate machines and can often hit a grade or level dead balls on but when it comes to framing rough timber that takes more talent that even most folks that call themselves a builder have. I mean this job looks amazing to the eye that builds shit often. This is pretty good stuff and at least this dude is being a little more honest these days that he just didn't walk into the woods alone and presto. Insults the builders mental abilities to comprehend the messages. Nice work.
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I enjoyed hearing the information about 1st nations, there was so much knowledge about the land that was lost when all the tribal lands were seized. Its a shame that the little of what we have is left in paintings and the oral traditions. Rarely do we see the geography the tribes originated from with examples of the materials and techniques used as well, thank you for sharing.
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How do you propose to complete the walls and the roof, what materials, is it done with small and large branches with their needles and possibly grass mixed with mud clay? Interesting to view and to find this out. Staying tuned.
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Canadians work so well together. In America this would have taken exponentially longer, due to political and social differences, also there would have been an argument over who had more native american DNA.
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It is amazing to survive in such a climate and environment, this is an important science for younger generations to learn. I also suggested that he also plant trees to replace the trees that were cut down.
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you bring a heart and some sanity to a world that's gone crazy. I can't say how much I both appreciate and long to be a part of a group of friends like you have. thank you.
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Who needs civilization when YahWeh gives you nature!
982 sheep thatll take the chip for a klondike bar!
Less then 10 minutes in and I know youre Canadian eh?

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I loved the cabin. But the long house is more along the lines of what I'd want to build and live in. Along with a wigwam and a sweat lodge.
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Yes I like watching builds of natural materials. I would like too try a smaller version. Thank you for sharing. Keep them coming.
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