Wilderness Bed Swing Made from Felled Dead Pines. (1 of 2) #25
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2021
- For this week's wilderness chainsaw project, I cut down dead pine trees and fashioned them into a hanging log bed in the middle of the forest. Because it is winter, I was unable to finish installing the chainsaw milled lumber headboard once all of my power tool batteries died and couldn't be recharged in the cold.
This is part 1 of 2 of building, hanging and sleeping on a log bed in the woods in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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To find a new video from ringworm after morning chores, it’s going to be a good day.
Amen to that I was like oh yea! I love this Channel
Can't WAIT to sleep on that thing this summer!!
Er, maybe his old father needs the comfort more than young Ms Sara does 😴
Think you'd better leave that cushy thing for us young folks. Once ya lay on it you may never get back up.
Hey you, Ok, I am in Heaven, well close serioisly, I love the notion #of this bed a lot & 'I Love it When a stupid Plan Works Out', priceless, I had a good belly laugh, Thank-You for that hun!!
Sunbrella was an excellent choice so not all Braun eh, some Brian's to. Teehee. That would be the night after a glass of wine
or two, & that is where I would want to be....right up that tree, in that bed staring at the stars 🌟🌟 as I feel asleep, good Night & THANK-YOU for another Spot on quote!!! I truly enjoy your videos, I look forward to part two. 😉
~Kim 🇨🇦
Some of the most successful creative people start with flexible ideas and no solid plans. Just found this channel, so have to go back to the start and catch up!!
Iv watched 24 episodes today Great series.
Holy crap. Are there even enough hours in the day to watch that many episodes? Your brain must be like mush.
WE WANT MORE RINGWORM!! That doesn't sound right..... but we do!
Ringworm gets in your blood!
that roll of "tape" cable puller....... could not be more useful ! Ideal
I think the bed is COOL!!!
Brovo on another awesome project.
Looking forward to part II .
Thanks for sharing from the northern forest of Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦
Many thanks!
Truly finding your stuff Inspiring, I shall continue to do whatever I want 🔨⬆️🔨
Just came across your channel today and somehow ended up binge-watching all your videos. Great videos and amazing work you do! Greetings from Norway
Hope you aren't sick after watching a days-worth of Ringworm! That's a lot of stupidity all at once.
Where in Norway are you?
@@survivingringworm2202 Definitely not sick of your content. In fact, here I am, 2 years later and re-watching this gem of a build and I saw my comment and that you had replied. TH-cam being youtube didn't notify me of your reply of course, so here I'm replying to you 2 years later. Good times. I'm in the southern part of Norway :)
Not being attached to results is a very zen way to live. Just enjoying the process. And if it doesn't work out, some next thing will if you just keep giving yourself chances to get lucky.
Nice that you understand the process. So many people seem to have a very hard time grasping the idea that is ONLY the process that I’m interested in. If the thing caught fire tomorrow, I’d be the first to grab the marshmallows.
Great idea!
I thought about doing something like this but making it like a hammock using paracord instead of a mattress. I can't wait for part 2.
If you'd cut firewood, you could make a steam generator to charge your batteries. You're going to need a locomotive boiler, but your thrift stores are so amazing I'm sure you could take your pick. Don't forget to pick up track and you can drive it right to camp.
Can I make the track out of sticks and partially chewed gummy bears?
Like I’ve always said “cricket fuel=creativity”. Spontaneous building is where it’s at!!!!!! I totally agree. I hate the need for inspections and permits for that very reason........ I so hate it when I can’t reach the hitch while holding up a 273 lb bed frame.... I hate it I hate it. I hate it! Part one was awesome! Well done sir!
My friend you are enjoying the real life.
I am planning to do the same thing. Take care your self good videos.
Victorians made tall canopy beds. You already have a canopy of tree branches and soon a tarp type of canopy. So for the height of luxury of your canopy swing bed, you need a set of steps for both sides of the bed. After all, that should be the summer guest room. Just a thought.... or hint.
All good thoughts but I never have guests...
Great project, great vid, Ry! Found myself smiling all the way through it! Can’t wait for Pt 2.
just came across your channel 2 days ago and watched every episode. Great content. I also live in Michigan and have some land in mid Michigan that I will be living at in the next couple years but I will not be living in a tent lol, but I will be mocking some of your builds, thanks for the ideas. "If you never plan anything, you will never screw up" Robot Looee
Thanks for watching! Love the quote. I thought it was Red Green for a minute. Remember that guy? Planning to build some sort of shrine to him in the woods this summer.
I did the same thing a few months ago (binge watched). I’m still getting over it!
Headaches? Nausea?
best idea ever, better than nalgene jack stands, maybe a little footstool to launch into the bed with.
Or a rough-hewn cedar diving board?
Hello from Albania!!!!
Albania??? Holy crap!
Awesome job.
Glad you're back thanks for your time and effort I'm kinda sick really appreciate and enjoy watching thanks
Had one of these videos in my recommended list yesterday. I'm hooked! I've just finished binge watching all the Ringworm videos. And I subscribed. Looking forward to the next one.
Your head must be mush.
But thanks for watching and subscribing nonetheless!
Battling the cold on the batteries has to be the worst thing. I dealt with that filming SD pheasant hunting. Not a real problem here in Alabama. Enjoyed part 1. I’m going to build me one!
Honestly, the cold battery thing sucks! Really looking forward to the spring if only for that reason.
Do it! I have a feeling this bed is going to get used a lot...
When I get a long screw or a large one or a lag bolt that is hard to screw in I dip the threads in liquid soap and they usually go right in !!!
Man you Sooo remind me of French Stewart. Really! You need to find a way to get French Stewart to Ringworm! Do it! DOOO ITTT! Anyone else for this?
Who’s French Stewart ?
I've never heard of him either but he must me a hell of a guy!
You’re a riot Alice. Well done my friend. Hope you have a large skitter net 🥰
Sure do! I have a whole pile of them. And quite a variety of skeeter spray.
Mule tape is awesome. I've pulled out a stuck truck with that. It won't break.
Lithium badderies dont do well in freezing temperatures. Its the one Achilles Heel of Lithium... well other than exploding. 😀
You are on the right track keeping them warm.
You might try to sew up a pouch for your gopro that you can stuff a hand warmer into, so as to keep the gopro and battery warm when recording.
Ha oui, sympa !!..bon weekend sir🙂
Those eye bolts might pop out. You might try wrapping the mule tape around the log and up to the butterfly loops. On the other hand, you don't have far to fall and it might be fun.
I'd almost guarantee that they will pop eventually. But at least ya land on a bed in the snow and get a good laugh.
Can’t wait for part II. Already planning my own flying bed 😂
Where? In yer back yard?
you should consider using the winch so you don't tear up your 4 wheeler. or at minimum, a stretch tow strap, to ease the stress on the 4 wheeler.
Love it !
I think ya have sold out, with those high spec bed frame plans lol..... ;)) Cheers and see ya on the next vid.
I really rolled out the blueprints on that one, didn't I. Next time I'll double bag my head first then spin around until I can no longer stand before starting up the saw.
You are making great videos. Love you passion and how you choose to live👍🏽
I appreciate that!
Wow that’ll be amazing to sleep on!! Winter or summer!! ✌🏻🇨🇦
Strangest mating ritual I've seen, so far.
Im thinking it would be effective 🤔
Quite standard in this part of Michigan.
@@survivingringworm2202 devious fellow you are. Wait until the ladies see that cozy spot!
This is sooooooooo cool love it
We always get excited when we see that you’ve put up a new video! Such great entertainment!
Happy to hear that!
Watched this as I woke up this morning. Almost like waking up at Ringworm. Pretty fancy place now, that Ringworm. Perhaps Disney would have interest in adding it to their conglomeration.
Tetanus World!
You do the coolest stuff! Please keep these videos coming!
Tryin'! Just need someone to turn up the heat about 50 degrees and I could get back up to speed on the videos...
"Okay, new plan ... what is it?" 😄
It's not always apparent!
Love it
Amen mate
Love your videos.. keep up the good work!
Thank you! Will do!
Awesome video as always!
Glad you enjoyed!
I was told that as soon as you knot a rope you have halved its breaking strength!
Love this channel and all the videos! The “day in the life” videos really drive home how hard it is to do what you’re doing. Keep it up!
Thank you! I’ve considered doing more of that type but I always feel bored when I watch myself just trudging through the day.
For me, I work a normal 9-5 (from home at the moment). Car camping is one of our main getaways. So seeing someone like you who does it, a bit to the extreme, full-time is just amazing. Selfishly, it’s a bit of an escape for me to watch those “day in the life” ones. But I’ll keep tuning in either way!
I used to be so anti-car camping when I was younger. Kids are ridiculous. Car camping is clearly superior to lugging all that crap on your back.
You da man!!
dag that looks nice im going to try something like that out in my back yard or go to the river try that be cool
Easy to find a free mattress! Just make sure to triple bag 'em to keep the rain out and the funk in.
Cheers from across the lake in Ontario, Canada! Love the outdoor content. Watched your entire year! Every video! New sub from me! All the best. Live the dream!
Thanks for watching!
Hope you are staying warm up there. The weather sure has been all over the place this winter, no?
@@survivingringworm2202 We might even be south of you. We live 40 minutes south of Detroit. Where is that in relation to you?
Really, really good content! Can’t get enough!! What can I send you! How about 100 boxes of KD! That’s damn good stuff!!
I'm afraid that the majority of my bone mass has been replaced with neon orange cheese powder already. My bones break easily but they glow in the dark!
I was literally yelling saw saw saw!!!!
Just came across your channel the other day. You’re brilliant! You’re doing everything I wish we could do with our property. We have 7 acres in Maine. Would love to spend a week camping with you! Teach me the ropes... Need a break from being in the house with all those kids. Lol
Kids? Yuck! What'd ya do that for?
7 acres in Maine sounds wonderful tho!
@@survivingringworm2202 haha I love this reply.
It would be wrong if I didn't say how much I love your channel. I predict great success for this endeavor. I went back and watched all the episodes, which I would never usually do. I hate to start intervening by making suggestions, but if you could find some lakes or ponds near there this spring and take the 4-wheeler, find some bait out there, bring some trout or walleye back to Ringworm to eat, that would be a cool video I think everyone would agree. It would be funny to see your friend Tito (?) fishing. Thanks and good luck with everything.
So glad to hear that you are enjoying the videos! The cold weather is definitely slowing things down in that regard. Can't wait till spring when I can start editing right here again.
I'd planned on a lot of four-wheeling here from the property but unfortunately, I cannot ride down the road from here legally, nor pass through any of the surrounding property. That means no access to any water without getting in the car and driving to a lake. Big bummer!
Ohh ya!!!
That swinging bed is awesome! I recently got a chainsaw sharpener rig because my hand filing was not very consistent. How do you sharpen your chains?
I have an inexpensive bench-mount electric sharpener screwed down to a stump. Once the whole pile of chains are dull, I rev up the generator and grind them back to new. Will never be without a sharpener like that again.
You haven't covered this but you could add an extra Line to a tree at 90d. of the bed and tie it to the log at bed center now with some slack you could pull and swing.. and swing. while in bed Yahoo love your video's
Brilliant! Going to give it a test sleep as soon as we get a night above 15 degrees. Will have to see how much natural motion it has first. Might be a real barf-ride already.
Lol, suspend that hot sauce bait station above the bed and just sit, wait and watch em roll in.
Who's "em"? The ladies?
Your bug spray, your sun lotion, your uzi lol 😂
Ya know, the necessities...
Hey Ringworm good afternoon from Ky!! Good to see you back! How do we send you items that can help you?
Trying to fight the cold and still get a video out every now and then!
I don't really have an easy way to get stuff out here unfortunately. Nor any reasonable storage that keeps stuff from getting ruined. But it's insanely nice of you to make the offer!
Mmmmmm....cricket😋
Have you tried them?
You should have sewn a large pocket in the cover that you could slip your sleeping bag into.
I built something even better for that. Just wait for part 2.
A bed for those who like to swing. :-)
ME! ME! ME!
Solar panel to charge batteries???
Do you know Dave and Brooke from Bush Radical and Girl Out Doors? You guys could have a great meet up video!
Think I've heard the names but I'm not familiar with them. Perhaps I'll have a gander this eve...
@@survivingringworm2202 enjoy! Hope you can get together with them!
What is the your chainsaw helmet?
Got husband into your videos and he wants one. His b-day is coming up.
Pfanner Protos I believe.
What winch plate do you have on your ATV?
Hmmmm... No idea really. Must have ordered it online somewhere a year back. You have a similar machine? Just spent some time last week switching it from es to manual shift! To many headaches...
Same machine.
Hope my ES doesn't go out. Yikes
If it does and you can’t fix it for a reasonable $, it’s worth switching to manual. I didn’t know what I’d think of it but I love it!
Yeah that looks dangerous Ill do it that way then. lol!
Where u been dude!? Lol
Right here freezin'!
@@survivingringworm2202 lol ok just checking
Have you ever noticed that you talk really fast when you’re figure’n?
Yeah. I try to use the noise to drown out the numbers, equations and overwhelming burning smell coming from my head.
@@survivingringworm2202 l . u R SO Awesome...!!!...im 61 and a lifeling Archer/hunter kinda guy.....and dig watchin yor vids SO much...Of course yor Deer Hotel is the best....But the one episode where the HUGE dice fell off the front of yor quad ....and u yelled..."7".....oh lord I nearly peed my pants,,Yora funny Cat...!....I wish i coulda taken yor life's path....but as u say, I fell into the wife n child lifestyle from which there is no return :-) ....Yor down to earth (literally) personality is as real as it gets.....Im tryn to figure out why such a crafty gent az yorself has yet to fab up a shower room.....itz the last comfy addition u need. Im building a 7x12 mini cabin during my last year of workin.....but using home depot wood so plz dont be disappointed with me :-) ...... When finished,,itz goin onto my 280 acre mountain property to make the retirement years a tad easier....all in northern Ca. My current residence in suburbia is 3 acres so i gotta little space during the work week....then like to jam up to the mtn property with my Son once or twice a month on the weekends and prepare trails n cams n treestands for hunting season AND cruise around on our quads....( the wife dont camp,,hence the mini cabin)....i know yor extra busy but would hella dig an email from u......im at archerybec1960 and thatz a yahoo address. PS.....kinda looks like yor being modest bout yor firearm knowledge....I mean, u set up timed courses......way way cool........One challenge up at my mtn property is restroom facilities.....which means there arent any :-( .......That'll be my 1st project in 2022 when I retire......Anywaz....KEEP filming plz and of course...Stay healthy Ryan.....!!!!!......Live free....signed,,, Yor friend......Brian Campbell.
where did you say to purchase nails?
Is a building supply place for used tools and such. Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
I would love to do what you are
Why can’t you?
I live in Nebraska sadly and there's not much for forested areas and the parts then are near me i could camp at is all private land... I love watching your vids tho it's great
Where are you?
He's in Ringworm, population 1.
He’s in Michigan
Yup. So far into Michigan it might as well be Canada.
All you do is just cutting trees for no reason ,At least build a cabin so you don't have to sleep in the tent
You summed the channel up perfectly: cuttin' trees for no reason and sleeping in a tent for no reason.