Nice looking cabin, something to be proud of for sure. If you drill a 1” hole and drive a 1” square oak peg into the logs to tie them together, you won’t have rust issues from metal and the pegs will pull each log to the other. This also allows you to build full solid walls and use a saw to cut out windows and doors without fear of hitting any metal spikes or rebar.
Looked like a good day to light a fire in the woodstove, kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee. Thanks for putting the tool links in the description, very helpful. Looking forward to more from you in the new year.
Wow! I REALLY like this cabin. Kudos to you for your beautiful work on it. There's nothing like the feeling received when one actually makes or builds something with their own hands rather than "buying" some pre-engineered product. Another good vid! Great drone footage!
This cabin design is reminiscent of the one that Jon Townsend (of the "Townsends" channel ) worked on in the summer of 2018 in the newly established Davy Crocket national monument/park. Except for the sheet metal roofing and modern gutters, its design is pretty authentic to the 18th/early 19th century. Fine job; it looks really good.
Thanks for taking the trouble to explain the extra details of your cabin build. This is a perfect use for our mill and some southern yellow pine we have that needs thinning. Particularly like the butt/pass method you used, and the three foot eave overhang. We enjoy and use your other timber framing vids as tutorial as well. Regards
Nicely done Tim. Somehow I missed this video when it was new and blew up. The cabin sure has lasted well over the past 10 years. From the video, I would have believed you if you’d said it was 5,-25 years old.
Nice! .... Being in the electricity supply industry (UK) I can appreciate what it is like without any. Our customers are usually not fans of it though ;0)
You can use construction adhesive as chinking. Plus you can lay some down on the log before placing the next one on top. No need to buy expensive chinking products. A good exterior stain is all you need or you can use linseed oil. The roof isn't insulated but that doesn't matter on a basic cabin with wood stove. Insulating the roof with 1.5 inch insulation board is easy during construction and it's hidden after completion. The butt and pass method is the superior method as it has the strongest corners and retains the R-value due to the wide flats milled top and bottom. An 8-10 log has more R-value than that of a modern framed home.
Fantastic job! I'm 62 yrs old and have always dreamed of doing this. This is great encouragement for me! But how did you do the floor? I'm assuming that you built a traditional floor using 2x material and floor joist, but not sure. Please let us know. Thanks!
Thank you! The floor is also logs, notched into the perimeter logs with a half lap horizontal. 2 ft spacing with plywood overlay to keep out critters. You could also use planks if you like. The first log on top of the floor has a relief dado cut to accept the floor and still meet the first log on the outside. Cut it with a adze or chainsaw
Chris you can do a vertical half lap but you will need to pin it. You can also simply but them together with a 2x or 1x spline in the joint to keep the joint air tight.
Wow, awesome work. such a beautiful setting. Yes, leave the electronics at home. Just curious, did you shape the bottom of the logs to fit the stone foundation rocks? I recently saw a post in a frame in Japan that was shaped to a round rock. It has been there for 400 years without rotting.
No Tim just set them on the rocks. Tried to find rock with a reasonably flat top, or just a setting point. The corners are on blocks set with a water level, but the rest is rocks.
Why didn't you organize shower or water facilities? What's the point then to have such a cabin if you can't live there longer!?? Is it illegal in your country? Because I know many countries today force severe slavery and do not allow people to live on their own...
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By far the best video I've seen so far...I'm planing on building myself a log cabin soon.
Thank you for your time and sharing your great cabin with us.
Thanks for watching!
Nice looking cabin, something to be proud of for sure.
If you drill a 1” hole and drive a 1” square oak peg into the logs to tie them together, you won’t have rust issues
from metal and the pegs will pull each log to the other. This also allows you to build full solid walls and use a saw to cut out windows and doors without fear of hitting any metal spikes or rebar.
Great suggestion! Thank you
Great build, thanks for sharing !
Thanks for watching!
Looked like a good day to light a fire in the woodstove, kick back and enjoy a cup of coffee. Thanks for putting the tool links in the description, very helpful. Looking forward to more from you in the new year.
Thank you, and you're right it was.
Great - that's what life's all about. Good memories.
Wow! I love revisiting the cabin. I always wanted to know How to build a cabin. Now I have some insight. What a nice off grid getaway.
-Will
Thanks Will
Hey Tim, just had the chance to watch this on YOU TUBE and enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing it with everyone. What a dream Cabin get away.
Wow! I REALLY like this cabin. Kudos to you for your beautiful work on it. There's nothing like the feeling received when one actually makes or builds something with their own hands rather than "buying" some pre-engineered product.
Another good vid! Great drone footage!
Thank you! It was fun.
Good information on using a rock foundation and the simple construction techniques and love the bug screen.
This cabin design is reminiscent of the one that Jon Townsend (of the "Townsends" channel ) worked on in the summer of 2018 in the newly established Davy Crocket national monument/park. Except for the sheet metal roofing and modern gutters, its design is pretty authentic to the 18th/early 19th century. Fine job; it looks really good.
Thank you Craig!
Thanks for taking the trouble to explain the extra details of your cabin build. This is a perfect use for our mill and some southern yellow pine we have that needs thinning. Particularly like the butt/pass method you used, and the three foot eave overhang. We enjoy and use your other timber framing vids as tutorial as well. Regards
Thank you, glad you like it!
Nice after collecting the logs and milling seems easy to do. Nice work.
Pretty simple really Jim. Thank you
You must have a drone on “follow me” mode for that intro. I love that mode it’s so fun! Great vid. 👍
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Kool cabin! Thanks for showing! Happy New year !
Happy New year Brian, thanks!
Love small simple rustic cabins :-)
Thanks John!
Nicely done Tim. Somehow I missed this video when it was new and blew up.
The cabin sure has lasted well over the past 10 years. From the video, I would have believed you if you’d said it was 5,-25 years old.
Thank you Aaron!
Really nice, Tim. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you Wes, have a good night!
Nice! .... Being in the electricity supply industry (UK) I can appreciate what it is like without any. Our customers are usually not fans of it though ;0)
Thanks Dave!
BRILLIANT LITTLE CABIN, MICK FROM UK
Thanks Mick!
Happy New Year! Still loving the drone camera work.
Thank you Jeff, Happy New year!
Beautiful cabin! Nicely done.
Thank ypu
Beautiful door, really nice cabin. 👍
Thank you Sandy
Looks like you did good work...well done
Thank you
You can use construction adhesive as chinking. Plus you can lay some down on the log before placing the next one on top. No need to buy expensive chinking products. A good exterior stain is all you need or you can use linseed oil. The roof isn't insulated but that doesn't matter on a basic cabin with wood stove. Insulating the roof with 1.5 inch insulation board is easy during construction and it's hidden after completion. The butt and pass method is the superior method as it has the strongest corners and retains the R-value due to the wide flats milled top and bottom. An 8-10 log has more R-value than that of a modern framed home.
Thank you Thomas, well said.
Super cabin. Thanks for tour and explanation. Best wishes
Thanks for watching Mark!
Great job on the cabin GPC, very inspiring :-)
Thank you!
Really cool. Doing something like this would be a dream come true. Nice work
Thank you so much. Like your work too.
Place is beautiful ! Happy New Year !
Thank you, Happy New year
Very, very nice. Great job. 🥇🏆
Thank you!
Nice job my friend. Only just found your channel and subbed. Great drone and camera work, as well as editing. Well presented. Thanks
Thanks so much for watching and welcome!
Nicely done!
Thank you!
Awesome Cabin and vlog. Happy New Year Tim!!!
Thanks Robert, Happy New Year!
Found you on recommended. Great looking channel
Thank you so much, and welcome.
Are there a set of plans for this cabin available?
Much respect for you
Tim its a really cool cabin!
Thanks Jim, Happy New year
Can I get plans to this cabin?
That is a pretty nice cabin..... Did you film that build.... thanks..........JJ....
Unfortunately no Jonathan, that was awhile ago.
Fantastic job! I'm 62 yrs old and have always dreamed of doing this. This is great encouragement for me! But how did you do the floor? I'm assuming that you built a traditional floor using 2x material and floor joist, but not sure. Please let us know. Thanks!
Thank you! The floor is also logs, notched into the perimeter logs with a half lap horizontal. 2 ft spacing with plywood overlay to keep out critters. You could also use planks if you like. The first log on top of the floor has a relief dado cut to accept the floor and still meet the first log on the outside. Cut it with a adze or chainsaw
Really nice cabin sir
Thank you!
I have a small sawmill but can only cut about 10’ logs how could I butt them together to go longer
Chris you can do a vertical half lap but you will need to pin it. You can also simply but them together with a 2x or 1x spline in the joint to keep the joint air tight.
Great job I love your work awesome
Thank you!
Nice job.
I'm a professional-grade cabin builder.... they're Lincoln Logs, but I'm professional-grade.
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Nice job
very nice
Thank you Russell
Wow, awesome work. such a beautiful setting. Yes, leave the electronics at home. Just curious, did you shape the bottom of the logs to fit the stone foundation rocks? I recently saw a post in a frame in Japan that was shaped to a round rock. It has been there for 400 years without rotting.
No Tim just set them on the rocks. Tried to find rock with a reasonably flat top, or just a setting point. The corners are on blocks set with a water level, but the rest is rocks.
What is the size? 12x12?
Tell us abut the land. Where is it, how did you get it, cost, etc etc.
We are in SD Ed, in the Black Hills. I will elaborate in a future video
How did you organize toilet and shower? Thank you
There is a outhouse. No shower, just a primitive cabin.
Why didn't you organize shower or water facilities? What's the point then to have such a cabin if you can't live there longer!?? Is it illegal in your country? Because I know many countries today force severe slavery and do not allow people to live on their own...
@@lulolee5325 This is for us just a weekend getaway and storage. No need for power and plumbing in our application.
Is it possible to organize plumbing and power if you wanted?
@@lulolee5325 Yes you could, but you would have to build it a bit bigger.
Awesome
NICE
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You did it wrong! (Just kidding).