Half a Roof, Wood Stove Installation Building an Off Grid Log Cabin Alone in the Wilderness, Ep21
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Date: 2022-08-26
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Pamela
Greetings from Oz! It s just gone midnight so it s now Saturday morning Aussie time but I just had to watch your video before I sleep. I ve loved every video you have made and produced since you started putting them out for public display. I am pleased that your planning for this cabin is now bearing results and you will have the roof completed before winter, a bonus! I could see your mind ticking over planning for this cabin even while building the outhouse with its addition of a pong flue, sheer brilliance. You clearly have the cabin design thought out and are executing that plan so I m going to make a suggestion for your next outdoor kitchen which I know you are turning your mind towards from time to time. Have a look at Erik Grankvist s video of the wild boar he caught and smoked for his family. Incorporating a smoking cabinet, pizza oven and barbecue into your planning will enhance your outdoor cooking space into a foodies paradise. Just a thought or two.
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Greetings from Oz! It s just gone midnight so it s now Saturday morning Aussie time but I just had to watch your video before I sleep. I ve loved every video you have made and produced since you started putting them out for public display. I am pleased that your planning for this cabin is now bearing results and you will have the roof completed before winter, a bonus! I could see your mind ticking over planning for this cabin even while building the outhouse with its addition of a pong flue, sheer brilliance. You clearly have the cabin design thought out and are executing that plan so I m going to make a suggestion for your next outdoor kitchen which I know you are turning your mind towards from time to time. Have a look at Erik Grankvist s video of the wild boar he caught and smoked for his family. Incorporating a smoking cabinet, pizza oven and barbecue into your planning will enhance your outdoor cooking space into a foodies paradise. Just a thought or two.
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Ian
I love everything you do Shawn and can't wait to see you use your wood stove, that's the center piece in a cabin. I enjoy watching your videos, it's so soothing and wish I could live that kind of life but I don't have your skills. I'm sure you know what's coming in the future. the system is breaking down and you need to be self reliant. Kudos to you and F the system. I just love your way of life and your videos are so enjoyable I could almost live through it because it reflects my values. Thank you for being who you are. I'll keep watching your videos it is very calming and could almost meditate on them. By the way, I just love your personal chopping board with your Self Reliance Logo on it. Take care Shawn and be careful on the roof.
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I love everything you do Shawn and can't wait to see you use your wood stove, that's the center piece in a cabin. I enjoy watching your videos, it's so soothing and wish I could live that kind of life but I don't have your skills. I'm sure you know what's coming in the future. the system is breaking down and you need to be self reliant. Kudos to you and F the system. I just love your way of life and your videos are so enjoyable I could almost live through it because it reflects my values. Thank you for being who you are. I'll keep watching your videos it is very calming and could almost meditate on them. By the way, I just love your personal chopping board with your Self Reliance Logo on it. Take care Shawn and be careful on the roof.
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Matty
Coming on a treat. I'm sure you will have inspired others to satisfy their dreams.
A question about the wood burner. I'm from UK and have a small experience with woodburners, my parents had Scandinavian Morso and Jotul burners. Morso was a multi fuel. The Jotul was designed to burn the thin pine tree tops when you harvest timber, up to the terminal bud. (maybe a specfic name for this. Anyway could you have the chimney run horizontally or diagonally across to make use of more of the heat before exiting the building. I seem to recall someone mentioning this being a thing in a conversation about Canada?
ps hope the Sungold tomatoes found their way to you.
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Coming on a treat. I'm sure you will have inspired others to satisfy their dreams.
A question about the wood burner. I'm from UK and have a small experience with woodburners, my parents had Scandinavian Morso and Jotul burners. Morso was a multi fuel. The Jotul was designed to burn the thin pine tree tops when you harvest timber, up to the terminal bud. (maybe a specfic name for this. Anyway could you have the chimney run horizontally or diagonally across to make use of more of the heat before exiting the building. I seem to recall someone mentioning this being a thing in a conversation about Canada?
ps hope the Sungold tomatoes found their way to you.
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handmade
Hi again SHAWN
Truly your work of art! Just breathtaking what you have created. Tagging along again this time has been so grand as the other cabin was but a small test run in comparison. Almost closed in and the beautiful new stove/fireplace signal the beginning of the end the finish!
Soo happy for you and admire your perseverance work ethic strength endurance focus creativity and love and appreciation of nature. I so hope at some point you will see the evidence of your work and know in your heart of a job well done.
A joy as always and many thx as you've continued to share your journey. Looking forward as always.
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Hi again SHAWN
Truly your work of art! Just breathtaking what you have created. Tagging along again this time has been so grand as the other cabin was but a small test run in comparison. Almost closed in and the beautiful new stove/fireplace signal the beginning of the end the finish!
Soo happy for you and admire your perseverance work ethic strength endurance focus creativity and love and appreciation of nature. I so hope at some point you will see the evidence of your work and know in your heart of a job well done.
A joy as always and many thx as you've continued to share your journey. Looking forward as always.
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Atholl
How many men and women looking to start a new life in the wilderness of a vast country like Canada would be able to simply have an idea and take it through fruition to a suitable home built out of wood? Not many I fear but Shawn James has proved it is possible and no matter the weather or conditions, winter and summer, he has persevered and look at him up on a roof making it water tight against the coming elements. This man is to be applauded in my opinion as how man others would do what he has shown, day in day out and all with the company of his dog Cali? Cheers Mate for showing us how, a dream can be achieved.
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How many men and women looking to start a new life in the wilderness of a vast country like Canada would be able to simply have an idea and take it through fruition to a suitable home built out of wood? Not many I fear but Shawn James has proved it is possible and no matter the weather or conditions, winter and summer, he has persevered and look at him up on a roof making it water tight against the coming elements. This man is to be applauded in my opinion as how man others would do what he has shown, day in day out and all with the company of his dog Cali? Cheers Mate for showing us how, a dream can be achieved.
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phillip
Excuse me sir, not trying to be condescending, but you should really be wearing gloves and a respirator when handling that fiberglass roof insulation. That stuff can do a number on your lungs if you inhale the microfibers, and is a major irritation when it gets into the pores in your skin. Also, please wear gloves when dealing with aluminium, i'd hate to see you slice your hands up on it. keep up the good work mate. Watching you from Australia.
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Excuse me sir, not trying to be condescending, but you should really be wearing gloves and a respirator when handling that fiberglass roof insulation. That stuff can do a number on your lungs if you inhale the microfibers, and is a major irritation when it gets into the pores in your skin. Also, please wear gloves when dealing with aluminium, i'd hate to see you slice your hands up on it. keep up the good work mate. Watching you from Australia.
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Delores
I didn't see Cali on this episode, I hope she is okay I always look for her when you have a new episode, by the way it was really worth waiting for, you accomplished a lot in one video you are quite an amazing person I know this sounds silly but why did you have that cabinet so close to the stove? Your cabin is going to be quite beautiful when you are finished can't wait to see it we'll be watching and looking for Cali too
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I didn't see Cali on this episode, I hope she is okay I always look for her when you have a new episode, by the way it was really worth waiting for, you accomplished a lot in one video you are quite an amazing person I know this sounds silly but why did you have that cabinet so close to the stove? Your cabin is going to be quite beautiful when you are finished can't wait to see it we'll be watching and looking for Cali too
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ibettergthan_life
Well done and respect for Your patience, time and willingness to make sacrifices and commitment(skills, knowledge) to the construction of the log Cabinwashhands
In last episode 20 I heard the calling sounds of the Cranes in 1: 39 I didn't know that, the Cranes(birds) lives in Canada. It was a interesting fact. Greetings from Poland(Europe)
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Well done and respect for Your patience, time and willingness to make sacrifices and commitment(skills, knowledge) to the construction of the log Cabinwashhands
In last episode 20 I heard the calling sounds of the Cranes in 1: 39 I didn't know that, the Cranes(birds) lives in Canada. It was a interesting fact. Greetings from Poland(Europe)
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Louis
I m still enjoying watching your progress on your log cabin. When you get the roof finished you will be able to work on the inside in the dry. You could probably spend the winter in it with just plastic covers over the doorways and window openings. You ll probably be through with all that by winter though at the rate your going. Have a blessed weekend!
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I m still enjoying watching your progress on your log cabin. When you get the roof finished you will be able to work on the inside in the dry. You could probably spend the winter in it with just plastic covers over the doorways and window openings. You ll probably be through with all that by winter though at the rate your going. Have a blessed weekend!
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handmade
It never gets old. That is to say; the point at which things come together. It feels like home. As for building alone; I know it all too well. If only, man's best friend (a dog) could hold the other end of a timber. Season wise you're in a really good place in the building process. Looks good. Good job! It has a good vibe as a home already. (JF)
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It never gets old. That is to say; the point at which things come together. It feels like home. As for building alone; I know it all too well. If only, man's best friend (a dog) could hold the other end of a timber. Season wise you're in a really good place in the building process. Looks good. Good job! It has a good vibe as a home already. (JF)
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Dee
As ever, your work continues to inspire, amaze, enthralling to watch, happy for you as each piece comes together (be it garden, cabin, milling wood, fence building etc. My deep appreciation for all you share (thoughts and vlogs. I always look forward to your next video and the absolutely beautiful and artistic videography you share.
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As ever, your work continues to inspire, amaze, enthralling to watch, happy for you as each piece comes together (be it garden, cabin, milling wood, fence building etc. My deep appreciation for all you share (thoughts and vlogs. I always look forward to your next video and the absolutely beautiful and artistic videography you share.
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Collien
I am so addicted to these videos. I can hardly wait for the next one to see how far along the cabin is coming. The roof is looking good. So glad it was on before winter cold and storms. each video is filled with beautiful scenery, work on the house and fun relaxing moments with Cali. I love it! a thank you for your hard work.
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I am so addicted to these videos. I can hardly wait for the next one to see how far along the cabin is coming. The roof is looking good. So glad it was on before winter cold and storms. each video is filled with beautiful scenery, work on the house and fun relaxing moments with Cali. I love it! a thank you for your hard work.
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Boise
Legendary work man. You really are doing it. in a world where so many think of this life and want the idyllic vision but are unwilling to go for it. you are. Well done! Stay present, keep going, and may all the little aches, pains, cuts, and bruises heal well this fall while you settle into the new cabin. B R A V O!
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Legendary work man. You really are doing it. in a world where so many think of this life and want the idyllic vision but are unwilling to go for it. you are. Well done! Stay present, keep going, and may all the little aches, pains, cuts, and bruises heal well this fall while you settle into the new cabin. B R A V O!
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handmade
You should not have over lapped the blue skin or roofing material into the chimney spacer box. In the event of a chimney fire it is combustion hazard. Also the tar can melt and drip down eventually making contact with the chimney. I have installed thousands of feet of chimney and that is a no no.
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You should not have over lapped the blue skin or roofing material into the chimney spacer box. In the event of a chimney fire it is combustion hazard. Also the tar can melt and drip down eventually making contact with the chimney. I have installed thousands of feet of chimney and that is a no no.
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