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CABIN in the WOODS Build! - HAND Digging & Setting Foundation Ep1

CABIN in the WOODS Build! - HAND Digging & Setting Foundation Ep1

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Digging and setting the foundation for a small tiny off-grid cabin in the Canadian forest. We will use only hand tools including shovels, pick axes and pry bars, to dig pillars that will hold up the first floor framing joists for the tiny house. Later will will us the Norwood Portable Sawmill to turn dead standing trees into lumber, which is the goal of this build; use materials around us to create something beautiful. This whole series is about building an all-seasons cabin that will house more than a few people. The idea is team-work, use of tools, hand tools and power tools when possible to construct something great that will bring us closer to nature and provide balance to our lives that we so desperately crave. This isn't about escaping the rat race, this is about getting close to things that help us get balance in our lives. Too much of anything, including isolation is horrible for the soul. In this series we use materials around us to construct a small forest cabin. We'll use cedar, pine, ash, maple, and whatever else we can scrounge up from the 30 acres around us. The aim is to avoid using as much store bought material as possible and keep the budget reasonably low. Originally we set a budget of -1000, but that included the use of a frame from an old camper trailer. As we build, the budget will remain flexible in effort to produce a cabin that we are proud of and one that will last a long while, be comfortable, and sleep real human beings. In episode 1, we dig in our foundation from reclaimed pressure treated 6x6 posts, level, and set the lower foundation in place which will then accept the first floor of the cabin
Date: 2021-05-17

Comments and reviews: 6


I really enjoyed the full video video. I watched it from start to end in one shot. People make comments on social media that they would never say out loud, particularly to you. I enjoyed your brash nature with your brother and sensitivity with the kids. Your brother is super chill. You'd make good friends.
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Pressure treated wood rots from the inside out. The chemical soaks in an inch or so on all sides and the ends. Avoid putting a cut end in the ground. Thank you Helpie Helperton. ;-)
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Chris this is off grid project! You guys are the experts and such great workmanship. Dont care what the hater or trolls have to say. Great job guys
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silly question. do you guys have utes over there? [we use them like that cut down car], and how the market for'm started here in Oz many years ago.
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Late to this party too, but I'm watching all of these. Hey, any chance you can talk your boot sponsor to help a poor guy out? Lol. Uhm. size 13? --
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I pay tribute to this creative man, although the way he lives is difficult for many of us, but it is fun for those who are strong.
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