Siding my Backwoods Cabin with logs I milled on my property.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2013
- In this segment I'm siding the cabin with Adirondack style siding that I milled from logs on my property.
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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: How do you have internet at your cabins? A: I have cell service at both cabins but it is spotty due to foliage and cloud cover. I can access the internet from my cabins but have to drive to a local wifi location to upload videos.
Q: How old is Frankie? A: Frankie will be 10 in April of 2018
Q: What video editing software do I use? A: Presently, all I use is Windows Live Movie maker but I’m considering trying imovie, Adobe Elements or SONY VEGAS PRO.
Q: How do you get your water? Did you dig a well? A: Presently, I haul water to the NY cabin but at the NH cabin, I drop a kettle into an old well that was dug by hand by the settlers in the 1700’s.
Q:What is your favorite brand of cast iron cookware? A: I prefer using vintage cast iron. My favorites are BSR and Griswold. If I had to buy new I would buy a Lodge Brand. I plan to purchase this dutch oven in the future:
Q: What do you use for refrigeration? A: We have a small gas refrigerator that we salvaged from an old Shasta camper and a custom icebox that I built into the cabin wall. We make ice on site with a propane freezer.
Video of icebox:
Video of Gas Refrigerator:
Propane Freezer:
Q: What do you use for cooking and heating? A: We use a Kitchen Queen 380 for cooking and heating during the winter months but we also have an antique gas stove in the cabin for when we don't need the heat from the KQ.
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Frankie is such a wonderful dog. You always show something about Frankie from turtles to getting beers. Your cabin is just great, it has the older look to it that you see in magazines or if your exploring the woods you see that from years ago. Great work
Thank you for the kind words. I am very pleased with the way the siding turned out. It really blends with the forest.
The dog playing with the terrapin was so funny. That siding was awesome!!!! So beautiful. You have to feel very rich having that lovely cabin. And, the wild life in that lovely spot is pure joy. Thanks for sharing.
I am amazed with the number of folks that are following my cabin series. I love the little place and will continue working on it and filming the progress. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Thank you. If you ever get the chance to build one, put your heart and soul into it. Your efforts will be rewarded in many ways. Best of luck to you.
Thank you Jeff. Chase your dreams man. There's nothing more rewarding than that.
I watched this video when it was first uploaded. I love this cabin series. This video just popped up in my feed. I love watching it again. Knowing that J C will be moving back here makes me want to watch the whole evolution of that camp again and again...........
Boss, that siding is a work of art. How often do you hear people say that these days? You did an amazing job. Boss, you’re an inspiration to us all. God bless you and yours!
Thank you Mark. A man just needs a cabin to escape to so follow your dream. Best of luck to ya.
Thank you kindly Sir. I am very pleased with the way it came out. I have pictured it with the siding ever since I built it. So nice to see that vision materialize. All the best to you.
Great looking cabin. You and Frankie are a great pair. Enjoy your videos greatly.
If I ever had a cabin, yours is what I would want it to look like. Absolutely wonderful. I really enjoyed watching it come together. A sawmill is something I could watch in operation all day long. Great video work, and loved the ending!!! God Bless your cabin homestead.
Rewatch this video every few days, never seen siding quite like that (I've seen allot) and I love it. Make sure you saturate the exterior with a few generous coats of a high quality clear preservative. Put it on with a pump up bug sprayer and back brush it. Just mask up the windows and you could go around the cabin twice in one day easily. Use a quality pump sprayer, you can even clean the sprayer out with terps and reuse it again. I do this all th time and works great.
Good Luck, Vinny
Thank you Grizz. I'm very pleased with the way it came out.
I love your laugh. It makes me happy to hear it. Frankie & his turtle friend were hilarious.
Thank you for the kind words. All the best to you.
You have a earth given PHD in encouragement and motivational vloging.I truly believe you were meant to do what your doing Thanks for sharing your way of existing on this earth.
Tour videos always put a smile on my face. U n Franky r quite the team. Thanks for making me laugh today. I needed it. Keep those videos coming
Thank you buddy. I am very pleased with the way it came out. I'm anxious to get back to work on it but have too many irons in the fire at the moment.
Frankie did make a heck of an ending though didn't he? He has me laughing everyday. All the best to you.
Your pencil work is wonderful and the deer & cabin sketches especially....you captured the woodsy feelings they represent.
Very nice!!!!
just can't get enough of the old video's!!! Thanks so much!!
Thank you Dave. Glad you enjoy them.
I don't normally make comments on video's I've watched but just found your page today, subscribed and have been entertained while learning some interesting stuff. You're, from what I can tell, one of the good guys. Smart, funny and talented. I've got to say that Franky is pretty remarkable too. Keep posting brother and I'll keep watching.
Thanks buddy. I'm pretty stoked about the cabin looking like it is. Been waiting a long time to get this siding on it. Frankie and the turtle... he's gotta make a game out of everything. Anxious to install the solar panels hav have cold beer waiting whenever I arrive out there. All the best.
Just too busy making a living right now but I have a few in the works for this month. Thanks for the words of encouragement.
Thank you Yankee. Your kind words are much appreciated.
Thank you Dan. All the best to you and yours.
You are a true Renaissance man. You can do it all. Great job and hope it brings much enjoyment.
Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks Jake. The thing is, a person has to work a LOT harder and spend a LOT more to live in the city and they do, then they dream about a simple life in the woods the whole time. People work too hard to have what they can't wait to escape from. Build yourself a cabin buddy.
ooooh my... my heart skipped a beat at that siding... exactly what were going w at our off grid home.... loved watching this. just beautiful ♥
Thank you
Just WOW! Beautiful work, dog, music, and mindful approach to life.
Thank you. Glad you enjoy them.
Thanks Johnny. All the best to ya.
i love that look of the siding, i used to have a border collie to, he was a lot of fun
Thank you Isaac. All the best to ya.
Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.
Thank you. Nope I can never be stagnant. I may enjoy some R&R but my brain never stops creating and planning. Always been this way. Still LOTS to do on the cabin since I haven't touched the interior yet. I've got some cool ideas in the works. All the best to ya.
I don't know how I found your videos but I am truly enjoy watching them. Love your videos keeping them coming 😃
***** Happy to hear you enjoy them and thank you for saying so.
Watching your dog playing with the turtle gave a lot of fun today! Thank you for videoing!
Glad you enjoyed it Lia. Lots of Frankie antics on my channel.
Good luck with your project Matt. Thanks for the comment.
A happy man and his happy dog. Great land and a great cabin, I wish you the best of luck my friend.
I think it looks SUPER ! Those border collies are fun and smart . Thanks for the vid . Looking forward to seeing more .
Absolutely beautiful....The siding makes it perfect, your work amazes me and I know for a fact there are not a lot of others out there that have our wonderful skills. Frankie your the best...oh Boss your not so bad yourself, even if you are taking to the gentlemen and fellas and guys, us ladies like it as well, at least I do. Can't wait for the next one, oh yeah, just started watching you today, so have lots to go through....up next....ready, set, go.
I enjoyed this clip a lot, amazing you can take these pieces of lumbar and put them into a finished product, nothing "fake" there!. I really think it looks grand, and really gives you that "job well done" feeling. My hat is off to you my friend.... What a great ending!!!! He He, Frankie gets me every time!
Thank you for your compliment :-)
He loves all toys and he has several. He knows them all by name to and will bring them on demand. Fun dogs but they sure are a hundful.
Thank you Steve.
Thank you John.
Thank you. It does fit the woods now don't it? Can't wait to see it with the snow flying.
Hey Boss I just had to watch this vid again.Its one of my favorites.Your quite the carpenter.And with Frankie your sidekick you cant go wrong.The siding looks Awesome your Dad would be proud.Always a pleasure watching your vids .Thank you very very much Bossman.God Bless.
Thank you my friend and blessings to you as well.
Mornin to you too. Thank you for the nice comments. I have been very anxious to share the progress with ya'll. Yeah Frankie cracks me up with his antics on a daily basis. He's a hoot that boy. My shirt says "Swamp Talk Outdoorsman's Forum" and I have several different designs. Funny you mention it but the last few weeks I been running a clearance on them since I decided not to carry shirts anymore. Swamp Talk is a forum that I own.
Thanks for watching and all the best to ya.
That is one great dog loads of fun. Well I tell you you did a beautiful job. I like the way the edges of the siding form like a wave. The over all look is rustic and beautiful. looking forward to the other videos. Thanks.
Thank you. It's coming along nicely.
Great job. I love the way you left the natural edge on the siding. Very classy...
it is a sure pleasure watching these videos. One man & the love for a dog can keep me going thank you very much.
Thank you for saying so :-))
And thank you for being there. I have a kind of large shih-tzu,i bought him for my son about 8 year agao my son was still in scho0l so he became my dog really lol well you know how it goes with buying kids dogs. Anyway he was my way of getting walking time & away with working with computers,i live in a very green part of Scotland & wet part lol,so yes for me 2 it is a delight in having my dog called Gizmo.
That is one hell of a job you did there Boss. That siding really put the final touch to your cabin. If you are anything like me you will never be done with improving things around there. I would think you already have something in mind. Keep up the good work,be well and stay safe.
Thank you. Yes we get down to a deep freeze for about 5 months here.
The most beautiful siding I've ever seen....had none.
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Great video I always love that rough cut Lumber used as siding. Always seem like the old timers that I would visit when I was young in the fifties and 60s or always fun and they seem like the salt of the earth with knowledge and kindness. I know you're proud of the place and with your friend the dog you are truly blessed! For you share you and your dog's happiness and I know it took patience waiting for that wood to cure thank you for sharing your happiness and this great video!
Thank you for your kind words Stephen. All the best.
8 years later still a great video 👍
I love the way you siding your cabin. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
+yveskc1 Thank you. I love it to.
I love the home milled siding. Awesome hideaway!
And now this cabin and woods are getting enjoyed again.
Yessah :-)
Frankie is one heckuva beautiful dog! When I see him, I admire the coat, the bladed bone in the legs, the dark eyes, the headpiece. Yes, I once handled show dogs in the ring! I always have an eye for a nice specimen, and Frankie pleases the eye!
He sure is a pretty boy. I told him this morning that he's a fine specimen and that put an extra bounce in his step. :c)~
Natural edging on boards is a great technique for siding (on cabins)......Nice rustic look and yet it still looks well finished.........nice!
The way you trimed the cabin was impressive . There is no doubt you know your stuff. I wish I was half as good as you are, an Frankie and the turtle cracked me up. thanks Boss !
Thank you Ronnie. All the best.
I can see and tell that dog is soo much loved by the way he reacts to you. beautiful.
+Donald Kennedy Very much indeed. Man's best friend for sure.
Thank you kindly.
I cant tell you how many times I have watched this video....and then it came to me, you know, this video is so relaxing, how different it really is as I am building my own cabin...I think man, this does not look like the videos the boss makes...but it sure is great seeing the progress after the hard work :)
I watch them too and I made them ha ha. Frankie still makes me laugh too.
Glad you enjoy them. Good luck with your cabin.
can't get enough of these old video..it said your selling of some of your land around the cabin..all the best and good luck.
really injoy your video
I'm hoping to BUY land at both cabins but I'm selling the homestead and all the acreage around it. Cheers :-)
This is one of my favorite videos you made.
This is one of my most favorite TH-cam channels. You can really tell that it's not just hard work but a labor of love.
Enjoying what you do is what it's all about. Thanks for commenting.
+thebossoftheswamp YOU'RE WELCOME. Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us & please keep the videos & lessons coming. I always learn something new from each & every one of your videos & I can't even begin to pay you for the knowledge you share but I can start with just telling you how much I appreciate you. 😊
Excellent quality of workmanship. That is one sweet cabin. This guy is living the dream.
And this guy thanks you for the comment.
I'm just blown away from your videos man! Awesome!
Awesome looking cabin, Fantastic workmanship. Would be a dream come true to live that lifestyle.
I love this Log Cabin small with everything you need.
Thanks :-)
You had me worried at the beginning with Frankie looking for something to start the day. I kept looking for a can of beer! Ha! Love the siding! Those amish chairs add a nice touch to the porch.
that siding is beautiful, I really like that. your cabin is looking great.
Glad you like them cause I love making them. More coming. Thanks for watching.
The cabin takes on a great new look with that siding! Hopefully you can convince the neighbors to sell...
Frankie the turtle whisperer!!! Great final product on the cabin Boss!!
Absolutely wonderful! You are blessed😊
Thank you! 😊
Thank you. I like the ATV access too but it sure makes an adventure out of getting material in. Thanks for watching.
Wow...What a beautiful place...Who wouldn't want to make there homestead out there...Living the life the right way...You did a sweet job Boss...The Rosebreasted Grosebeek is a awesome bird...I have a male and female at my feeders all the time...They take turns coming in...They are nesting in a big Spruce in my backyard...Hope you get a chance to make this your home man...Take care Gonzo...
Dang dude, that looks great. Love the siding. The place is incredible.
+Steven Ford Thank you kindly.
Thank you. The rockers are made by the Amish, they are very comfortable. and fit right in at the cabin. Just the ticket for a coffee in the morning or a beer in the afternoon.
Best of luck to you with your dream quest. Thanks for watching.
Hi Louise, Yes the addition could make a small bunkroom but the bedroom will be added on the opposite gable some other time. For now the bunk beds will have to do. This addition will be a bathroom, closet space, storage area, etc. After I tackle the interior, my next project will be the solar panels. Yeah Frankie really cracked me up with the turtle antics. Thanks for commenting.
Very tastefully done. I have never seen siding done like that. Great work!
Thank you :-)
I understand completely I just had to ask , me and my wife have dreamed of living in a cabin like your when our kids move out and move on with their lives. keep the videos coming we will live vicariously through you.
Your cabin is looking sweet. I love how the only access is by ATV or foot back there.
Thank you Sir.
I have to say that is the most unique and beautiful siding I have seen. Nice work.
Thank you kindly. I appreciate the comment.
Thanks Man. I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching.
I love these videos, as well as all of your other videos, it makes me happy to watch them & i want to live in a place just like this when i grow up!
All my furs are put up in the shed I have at home. Eventually I will have a shed at the cabin too but too many other projects need my attention right now.
Ok i respect that because you took time to make that and its yours. Thanks for commenting back to me.
Wow that dramaticly changes the look of the cabin!!
+Retinens704 A bit different than that tar paper eh?
You got that one right!
I'm a fan of your videos. Very enjoyable. My 2 year old son even watches them with me, he likes Frankies antics. Keep'em Coming and "God Bless" from Michigan.
Jarod Pratt Happy to hear that. I had a 7 year old make me pot holders for the cabin. My viewers are coming in all shapes and sizes. :-))
Hi Boss, Love what you did to the cabin. Kindred spirits you and I! I'm finally joining the youtube family with some wood working vids. I built my shop up the hill on the Mt. behind our cabin in North Carolina back in a little wooded area. I'm a musician by trade, but the sweetest music is the birds, goats, chickens and other wild life I hear when I'm working, if you can call it work. Heaven on earth. There's a reason we laugh a lot. It's called being happy without the burdens of the city and all that goes with it weighing us down. Freedom over luxury for me any day! You've got Frankie, I've got Bella my cat, but she probably thinks her name is Sweetie Girl since that's what I usually call her. If only the world could realize it's not all about "stuff". Blessings my friend!
+BirdsAdventuresInWoodworking Thank you for your kind words my friend. Sounds like you've got a good thing going on for yourself. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. God Bless.