First Overnight in the Cabin (FINALLY)
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Date: 2025-01-11
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MartinJames389
I've built 5 compost bogs, and am strongly against a hole. Not enough airflow. Straight on the ground, just start with some straw. That means a platform, which is more to build, but worth it. Mesh or holes at the bottom (protected against both flies and rats) and a chimney at the back so the air flows in the bottom and up and out the back. This can most easily be done with a double back wall, the inside one from seat to ceiling height, and the real back wall from ground to just below the roof, leaving a vent space just under the roof. This also needs to be similarly protected against flies and rats. Small square weldmesh plus a bit of scaff netting keeps both out, but at the bottom the weldmesh needs to be buried against burrowing rats. A door at the front of the platform enables the compost to be raked out. For heavy use, a long cubicle of about 5' means you can have not only more room, but two piles under the platform, the active one below the seat and one raked forward to finish without being added to. A well managed compost bog has a date marked somewhere to tell you when the finishing pile was made inactive.
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I've built 5 compost bogs, and am strongly against a hole. Not enough airflow. Straight on the ground, just start with some straw. That means a platform, which is more to build, but worth it. Mesh or holes at the bottom (protected against both flies and rats) and a chimney at the back so the air flows in the bottom and up and out the back. This can most easily be done with a double back wall, the inside one from seat to ceiling height, and the real back wall from ground to just below the roof, leaving a vent space just under the roof. This also needs to be similarly protected against flies and rats. Small square weldmesh plus a bit of scaff netting keeps both out, but at the bottom the weldmesh needs to be buried against burrowing rats. A door at the front of the platform enables the compost to be raked out. For heavy use, a long cubicle of about 5' means you can have not only more room, but two piles under the platform, the active one below the seat and one raked forward to finish without being added to. A well managed compost bog has a date marked somewhere to tell you when the finishing pile was made inactive.
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mraidymaddful
Happy New Year everyone!
Years ago in the early 90's I had a Bedford CF Ambulance camper that I converted. We found that the best insulator for the gas bottle wood burner I had made, was using steel plating with a 1 inch air gap between the plating and the wall. Maybe you could do this yourself!
I am in my early 60's now and really don't relish camping anymore so a small cabin in a wood would be perfect for me and the Mrs. I look forward to seeing what else you do to this wonderful tiny house/workshop.
And now, you even have a pit to poo in, nice one.
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Happy New Year everyone!
Years ago in the early 90's I had a Bedford CF Ambulance camper that I converted. We found that the best insulator for the gas bottle wood burner I had made, was using steel plating with a 1 inch air gap between the plating and the wall. Maybe you could do this yourself!
I am in my early 60's now and really don't relish camping anymore so a small cabin in a wood would be perfect for me and the Mrs. I look forward to seeing what else you do to this wonderful tiny house/workshop.
And now, you even have a pit to poo in, nice one.
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mclostinthewoods
I'm concerned about how the stove is placed/cornered. Tent stoves radiate heat 360 degrees. You really don't want to have it surrounded like that. Best placement is usually in a room corner, with nothing directly around the stove, so the heat can radiate. The fire risk with it tucked between the wall and cabinet like this is high. Just a concern. You're definitely. going to want some cement board backing on any surfaces surrounding the stove.
Its also a shame to lose so much of the light it will put out.
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I'm concerned about how the stove is placed/cornered. Tent stoves radiate heat 360 degrees. You really don't want to have it surrounded like that. Best placement is usually in a room corner, with nothing directly around the stove, so the heat can radiate. The fire risk with it tucked between the wall and cabinet like this is high. Just a concern. You're definitely. going to want some cement board backing on any surfaces surrounding the stove.
Its also a shame to lose so much of the light it will put out.
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petertallowin6406
Great video dude. A couple of minor details. 1) When the flu exited the gasket on the external shot you totally missed an opportunity for an Ace Venture/Rhino gag. 2)When using screws on soft material like that, it is always good practice to use some small washers. It will spread the load when you tighten the screw and wont distort the surface so much. Great video though and I'm glad you got out into the cabin over night finally. Looks awesome in their dude. You guys have done a neato job there.
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Great video dude. A couple of minor details. 1) When the flu exited the gasket on the external shot you totally missed an opportunity for an Ace Venture/Rhino gag. 2)When using screws on soft material like that, it is always good practice to use some small washers. It will spread the load when you tighten the screw and wont distort the surface so much. Great video though and I'm glad you got out into the cabin over night finally. Looks awesome in their dude. You guys have done a neato job there.
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mike76rob
You are excusing yourself for having the sink and tap basic because you don't live there but in all honesty a lot of systems are overcomplicated, keep it simple and if it works it is fine. I had one of those taps minus the magnetic base in my old Mazda Bongo that I lived out of for 4 years and it was great, worked a treat and I didn't have to plumb loads in with joins that could potentially leak.
That stove does look awesome though!
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You are excusing yourself for having the sink and tap basic because you don't live there but in all honesty a lot of systems are overcomplicated, keep it simple and if it works it is fine. I had one of those taps minus the magnetic base in my old Mazda Bongo that I lived out of for 4 years and it was great, worked a treat and I didn't have to plumb loads in with joins that could potentially leak.
That stove does look awesome though!
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taoutdoors
Nice video Mike & Jaxx's. The new wood stove plus the water system is a, fantastic addition to the cabin. So did Jaxx's sleep on the camping bed all night with you, as a pillow. What are you going to us as a heat relaxer, around the wood stove. As there are so many options to choose from. Where you had to remove the insulation for the wood stove flu, you could of put some rockwool in. As that is heat resistant &, flame resistant.
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Nice video Mike & Jaxx's. The new wood stove plus the water system is a, fantastic addition to the cabin. So did Jaxx's sleep on the camping bed all night with you, as a pillow. What are you going to us as a heat relaxer, around the wood stove. As there are so many options to choose from. Where you had to remove the insulation for the wood stove flu, you could of put some rockwool in. As that is heat resistant &, flame resistant.
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Coxeysbodgering
Happy new year Mike and family.
will you be doing some more hedging and show us an update on last winters work
I know you always have a Co monitor and you have a proper wood burner at home, how do the hot tent stoves compare, with lack of rope seals, sectional or spiral chimneys and sides of folding stoves
It's concerning for me that they aren't as sealed as traditional stoves. Thanks and take care, Mike.
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Happy new year Mike and family.
will you be doing some more hedging and show us an update on last winters work
I know you always have a Co monitor and you have a proper wood burner at home, how do the hot tent stoves compare, with lack of rope seals, sectional or spiral chimneys and sides of folding stoves
It's concerning for me that they aren't as sealed as traditional stoves. Thanks and take care, Mike.
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ChoJun69
Was very sceptical of that Pomoly stove, had something similar (not same brand) years ago where it was wide horizontally, but not very deep so glass front easily sooted( is that even a word lol) over if wood burning fell forward a bit closer, which is easy to just push away, but still. Would love to hear more about your experience with this stove if you'll keep it. Glad for the video, always nice to see your progress.
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Was very sceptical of that Pomoly stove, had something similar (not same brand) years ago where it was wide horizontally, but not very deep so glass front easily sooted( is that even a word lol) over if wood burning fell forward a bit closer, which is easy to just push away, but still. Would love to hear more about your experience with this stove if you'll keep it. Glad for the video, always nice to see your progress.
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sjejka1
I’ve seen someone in Alaska put stone around their wood-burning fireplace on the walls. And the reason why the stones absorb the heat and it saves them and burning excessive would the Stonewall actually radiate heat as the woodstove goes out. Or you could get corrugated metal and put it around there to reflect the heat back in making it more efficient and safer especially near the water pump.
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I’ve seen someone in Alaska put stone around their wood-burning fireplace on the walls. And the reason why the stones absorb the heat and it saves them and burning excessive would the Stonewall actually radiate heat as the woodstove goes out. Or you could get corrugated metal and put it around there to reflect the heat back in making it more efficient and safer especially near the water pump.
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GregoryPinto-s3g
That's a large wood burning stove for such a small space. Heat proof boarding on all sides and a stone slab beneath is essential. Also you need to ensure good ventilation so as to prevent carbon monoxide build up. Opening a window or having a few vents isn't sufficient, it needs to draw the air out. Get a detector fitted. Stay safe and enjoy what you have created. Maybe a few windows
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That's a large wood burning stove for such a small space. Heat proof boarding on all sides and a stone slab beneath is essential. Also you need to ensure good ventilation so as to prevent carbon monoxide build up. Opening a window or having a few vents isn't sufficient, it needs to draw the air out. Get a detector fitted. Stay safe and enjoy what you have created. Maybe a few windows
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susanwright6785
What a sweet space you’ve created! I love it! Wishing you and your family a very healthy, happy, prosperous New Year! Looking forward to the coming year and watching you and Jaxx on your future adventures! He obviously is in love with you! Take care and stay safe! Thank you for all your hard work. You’re such a pleasure to watch. Kindest regards to your family.
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What a sweet space you’ve created! I love it! Wishing you and your family a very healthy, happy, prosperous New Year! Looking forward to the coming year and watching you and Jaxx on your future adventures! He obviously is in love with you! Take care and stay safe! Thank you for all your hard work. You’re such a pleasure to watch. Kindest regards to your family.
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steev927
Awesome video, not sure why you're saying it's just a storage area. that's an awesome overnight cabin if you ask me! I was thinking about that window, you might want to either paint it white or lighten it with oxalic acid to get a bit more of the sunlight reflected toward the ceiling inside during the day.
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Awesome video, not sure why you're saying it's just a storage area. that's an awesome overnight cabin if you ask me! I was thinking about that window, you might want to either paint it white or lighten it with oxalic acid to get a bit more of the sunlight reflected toward the ceiling inside during the day.
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gkeyman565
Happy New Year to you too, a little late but that's ok, great video. A little thought, maybe you could put the drainage container on the outside to save space on the inside.
are those black stove pip boots fire/heat resistant and was that double or triple wall pipe
Have a great day
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Happy New Year to you too, a little late but that's ok, great video. A little thought, maybe you could put the drainage container on the outside to save space on the inside.
are those black stove pip boots fire/heat resistant and was that double or triple wall pipe
Have a great day
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PRINCESSDREAMYLYN
When creating a tripod lay the 3 sticks on the ground. tie the tie around the top end, take the center stick and flip it over to lay on the ground opposite the other 2, then lift it up from the center into a standing position. by doing that it will tighten it and makes it more stable.
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When creating a tripod lay the 3 sticks on the ground. tie the tie around the top end, take the center stick and flip it over to lay on the ground opposite the other 2, then lift it up from the center into a standing position. by doing that it will tighten it and makes it more stable.
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jamieblewitt7007
Bit of a heads up with that type of spark arrestor, I have one the same on a home bar and had to change it to a type that has a dome over the top as with the British weather any ash or sut starts to clog all the holes causing the fire to choke due to rain and sut mixing
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Bit of a heads up with that type of spark arrestor, I have one the same on a home bar and had to change it to a type that has a dome over the top as with the British weather any ash or sut starts to clog all the holes causing the fire to choke due to rain and sut mixing
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Rivergirl70
You seriously need to watch how to PROPERLY install a wood stove. You have no fire resistant material behind it on he walls. Nothing on the floor and nothing around the pipe in between the wall. Then you decide that wood is a good idea to support your pipe outside. SCARY!
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You seriously need to watch how to PROPERLY install a wood stove. You have no fire resistant material behind it on he walls. Nothing on the floor and nothing around the pipe in between the wall. Then you decide that wood is a good idea to support your pipe outside. SCARY!
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uk-hon5769
Top tip. Line the centre of the inside of the facing board (ideally with hard plastic) or several coats of varnish (only needs to be the width of the toilet lid. Otherwise pee splashes will rot it away in no time and it will become very smelly even more quickly!
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Top tip. Line the centre of the inside of the facing board (ideally with hard plastic) or several coats of varnish (only needs to be the width of the toilet lid. Otherwise pee splashes will rot it away in no time and it will become very smelly even more quickly!
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taoutdoors
coming along nicely that cabin. Appreciate the content and dont feel a need to keep the same pace you once have esp with young kids. Any content is free and great content so its all welcome no matter how much. Just dont go away forever; . Happy new year.
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coming along nicely that cabin. Appreciate the content and dont feel a need to keep the same pace you once have esp with young kids. Any content is free and great content so its all welcome no matter how much. Just dont go away forever; . Happy new year.
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Kazcmyzs1989
I wish my family had been more into the outdoors and the camping stuff. Unfortunately, my mom is more of a city woman(hates camping) and my dad was more into accounting, which I am neither lol. This seems like so much fun.
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I wish my family had been more into the outdoors and the camping stuff. Unfortunately, my mom is more of a city woman(hates camping) and my dad was more into accounting, which I am neither lol. This seems like so much fun.
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Malana12
Nice job on the cabin Mike, but a quick question on the sink, would an under counter sink work a bit better so you could put a top over it and expand your work surface if needed Have a happy, safe and prosperous 2025
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Nice job on the cabin Mike, but a quick question on the sink, would an under counter sink work a bit better so you could put a top over it and expand your work surface if needed Have a happy, safe and prosperous 2025
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