Information about the course - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/course-overview. You can still book your place in these courses: May 11th - May 23rd, 2025 - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/apply-for-a-course-1 August 17th - August 29th, 2025 - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/apply-for-a-course-2 Write us courses@northmen.com to join the special pre-notification list for all future courses to be notified before they’re announced publicly. The barefoot hewing is a demonstration by our tutor to show the traditional Japanese hewing technique. During the course, for students the hewing is allowed only in safety shoes.
Hello, a great bunch of people who want to work with their hands and get great joy from it. Beautiful, I wish you all the best and I applaud you guys..thanks
The sound of hand tools shaping those logs into beautiful timbers has got to be the most satisfying sounds in the world. Beautiful work . After seeing some of your first videos I started buying and restoring old timber framing tools so someday I could build a small cabin on my property in northern Michigan but life happened and I am now permanently disabled, so I watch you . God Bless from Detroit Michigan.
Dear Chris, your comment touched the depths of our hearts. You give us the reason and purpose of doing what we love. And the connection to the traditional craftsmanship is something more than just technique and tools, it leads us back to the roots, back to the tradition of handwork, where soul was still connected to the rhythms of nature and creating something that will outlast you many times was just normal. God Bless you in all your paths and we’ll keep you updated with more to watch.
Großartig.Echtes Handwerk.Ich habe in meiner Kindheit einen Drechslermeister gekannt,der noch über Transmissionsscheiben mit Riemenantrieb gearbeitet hat.
being barefoot isn't going to let you grip wood good enough to prevent an injury. it's because he's a very skilled woodworker. if it was safer, he wouldn't point out that the students weren't allowed to be barefoot
The course is designed for anyone from 16 years old to eternity. The old timberframer Peter from Canada actually reminded us Clint Eastwood, a very photogenic gentleman he is, but also a great carpenter!
Grüße nach Lettland aus dem Osnabrücker Land. Das Land und dessen Leute haben uns letztes Jahr mehr wie nur verzaubert. Wunderschöne Kultur und Landschaften, die einen nicht mehr loslassen wollen. Ich freue mich bereits auf unsere nächste Reise ins Baltikum, diesmal ausschließlich nach Lettland.
It’s when you have nice flat surface. When you have to snap the lines on a round log, you have to tension and raise it high enough, so the force can mark the entire highs and lows of a natural timber. It doesn’t matter how high you pull the chalk line, it just has to be straight, so that’s why it’s best if one guy draws the string and the other one eyeballs and helps correct the angle before snapping.
Location: Latvia Information about the course - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/course-overview. You can still book your place in these courses: May 11th - May 23rd, 2025 - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/apply-for-a-course-1 August 17th - August 29th, 2025 - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/apply-for-a-course-2
I think life had a greater sense of purpose in the olden days, when people had to cooperate and work together physically. Maybe a solution for todays loneliness epidemic?
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The barefoot hewing is a demonstration by our tutor to show the traditional Japanese hewing technique. During the course, for students the hewing is allowed only in safety shoes.
Da igual, hacer eso descalzo, no aporta nada.
Hello, a great bunch of people who want to work with their hands and get great joy from it. Beautiful, I wish you all the best and I applaud you guys..thanks
Takes a bit longer when done by ourselves.
The sound of hand tools shaping those logs into beautiful timbers has got to be the most satisfying sounds in the world. Beautiful work . After seeing some of your first videos I started buying and restoring old timber framing tools so someday I could build a small cabin on my property in northern Michigan but life happened and I am now permanently disabled, so I watch you . God Bless from Detroit Michigan.
Dear Chris, your comment touched the depths of our hearts. You give us the reason and purpose of doing what we love. And the connection to the traditional craftsmanship is something more than just technique and tools, it leads us back to the roots, back to the tradition of handwork, where soul was still connected to the rhythms of nature and creating something that will outlast you many times was just normal. God Bless you in all your paths and we’ll keep you updated with more to watch.
@@northmenguild Thank You so much and you can be sure I will be watching and enjoying every new video .
When I work with heavy sharp tools, I always wear shorts and go barefoot. Dude!!! You're killin' me!
The hand hewing is so satisfying. ❣️
That was an absolute joy to watch.
Enjoyed teaching you guys!
I love watching these videos! Thank you for sharing them with us! Maybe one day I will get to do one of these courses.
I love traditional framing, this looks great, all the best from England!
Amazing skills - brilliant knowledge, almost a lost world unfortunately.
Hearing Freebird in the background only made this video that much better!
This is my new favorite channel.
Inspiring. Thank you for all of the vision and work to produce this.
congratulations!!!! Spectacular experience and very good work! Greetings from Argentina!
Respect! BRAVO! A bow to the very ground for your carpentry craft!
I wish this was available in many places. I'd join to learn this art of wood build!
Such a beautiful result - truly fantastic building to last
Parabéns vocês são os melhores . Fico feliz quando tem video para assistir 👏👏👏
Beautiful work!!
Oh my, what a beauty!! Never seen a work like this. Greetings from Ukraine. Subscribed :)
Großartig.Echtes Handwerk.Ich habe in meiner Kindheit einen Drechslermeister gekannt,der noch über Transmissionsscheiben mit Riemenantrieb gearbeitet hat.
Doing that barefoot is something else, he must really trust his axe skills.
@@edwinmason123 How so? One misstep and you've lost a few toes.
@@geoffrey6000 Dylan Iwakuni, Incredible Traditional Skills video on youtube (his channel is amazing)
@@edwinmason123 Ah, makes sense I guess.
😅@@geoffrey6000
being barefoot isn't going to let you grip wood good enough to prevent an injury. it's because he's a very skilled woodworker.
if it was safer, he wouldn't point out that the students weren't allowed to be barefoot
Awesome work!
You guys are awesome craftsmen!
Thanks for posting and sharing.
All of u great craftsmanship skills
❤ keep up the good work thanks again ❤
Most of the older people look very competent, I was wondering who this course is designed for, I would have expected a lot more youngsters.
At home playing video games.😂😂
The course is designed for anyone from 16 years old to eternity. The old timberframer Peter from Canada actually reminded us Clint Eastwood, a very photogenic gentleman he is, but also a great carpenter!
1:53 where can I buy those minimalist safety shoes? Look very comfortable. lol
My home is made from Timbers like these. It’s 75 yrs old.
On my bucketlist.
Back in Ratnieki for a short while ... wonderful!
very nice
i wish i could build with you and learn
Just perfect!
Grüße nach Lettland aus dem Osnabrücker Land. Das Land und dessen Leute haben uns letztes Jahr mehr wie nur verzaubert. Wunderschöne Kultur und Landschaften, die einen nicht mehr loslassen wollen. Ich freue mich bereits auf unsere nächste Reise ins Baltikum, diesmal ausschließlich nach Lettland.
7:53 free bird, nice.
Really impressive. I'm wondering if the pins used to lock assemblies are in really in Steel? Usually we use hard wood pins.
These are only temporary pins that we use while we work on the frame. We use oak pegs when doing the final assembly. Thank you for asking!
Ideally, you pull a chalk line up 2 inches at the most. Any higher than that your line will be off.
It’s when you have nice flat surface. When you have to snap the lines on a round log, you have to tension and raise it high enough, so the force can mark the entire highs and lows of a natural timber. It doesn’t matter how high you pull the chalk line, it just has to be straight, so that’s why it’s best if one guy draws the string and the other one eyeballs and helps correct the angle before snapping.
Just lift straight up and it's not a problem
Was yall listening to freebird at 8:00
Where are your courses located and when will be next?
Location: Latvia
Information about the course - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/course-overview.
You can still book your place in these courses:
May 11th - May 23rd, 2025 - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/apply-for-a-course-1
August 17th - August 29th, 2025 - northmen.com/en/courses/timber-framing-and-log-building/apply-for-a-course-2
How to find you guys, and come to work with you?
You want to do the course?
@@northmenguild Yeah, but
how we can get in contact?
@@NikolaAngelovski-wd2xtWrite us courses@northmen.com
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
My guess is that these houses might endure for a few years…
👍👍👍
I can smell the wood chips!
😍😍😍
I can imagine every man there leaving thinking: "This is what I was meant to do."
I think life had a greater sense of purpose in the olden days, when people had to cooperate and work together physically. Maybe a solution for todays loneliness epidemic?
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Good craftmanship, but at least wear security boots!!!
Boa tarde
Quanto desperdício de madeira.
Depois querem tomar posse da Amazônia
Si estas impartiendo un curso, me parece una irresponsabilidad que hagas ese trabajo descalzo.
Lol. Just wear workingshoes if u work with an axe.
Barefoot (and later sandals) and using an axe?! Never ok, regardless of experience. Can he be trusted with other guidance if he thinks this is ok?
Combination of the bones of the house🏠️🦴🦴🦴 🪓🙂
I am really tempted to sign up for august... 🤔🪓🪚