The thing I like best about this channel is, no matter how long I have been watching this channel, (a long time) I always say, “what the hell is he doing?” I love that.
I always know that not too long after I say "what in the hell is he doing now?" I just have to wait a few minutes until I can say "oh that's what it is!"
I am still 6 years behind in the videos so I will post here. In the evening watching your stuff, I always have to put you on pause so that I can get something to eat after you start cooking something.
That’s quite the weapon you’re using on the huge log! The look of sheer adoration the Cali bestows on you is awesome. I have a 15 year old grandpup and when he looks at me that way my heart just about explodes. To know we’ve been honoured by their pure love is such a blessing. Cali is so special ❤. Big admirer in Ottawa 🇨🇦👵🐶💝
I am a stove guy. Adding firebrick on the inside walls of your stove, will direct more of the heat upwards help preserve the walls of the stove. Also never clean out all the ash, leave a 1-2" later in the bottom and fluff it up, to act as an insulation blanket. Stove will heat up faster and last years longer.
Being a Stove guy: these tips just flue out of you? Someone who's unbothered by a draft. I'll bet you!re a grate guy too! I'm sure you can be banked on to save energy. But don't let me dampen your spirit! I'll just pipe down now and let you vent.
I have been a "loner" most of my life, always doing things by myself. That's the way I like it and a big reason I enjoy and relate to what you do. Thanks!!
not a relevant comment here, but it seems that commenting videos helps, so I just wanted to say how Cali is so beautiful and the happiest dog in the world 🥰🥰🥰😍 You're doing excellent work James, I hope I can meet you if one day I visit Canada :) Wish you all the best! take care of this litte furry lady 🥰
Hello Shawn. Calli is so funny! She brings you the ball halfway and drops it. That wood is pretty. What a nice bench. You will get so much use out of that. My back hurts watching all you do. But how relaxing. Thank you again for sharing and the beautiful scenery. I hope your nose is better! Ouch!
I am looking now for several years at your videos. i learned a lot off how you work and specially from your skills and your patience. i am a dutch woman who lives in France. I have renovated my house and now i am working in my garden and try too be more self sufficient with wood, fruit, vegetables and my chickens. it gives me a lot off pleasure seeing your videos. Thank you.
Nuostabus gyvenimas miške.Labai tikiuosi, kad po 10 metų galėsiu gyventi kokioje sodyboje ir tvarkyti aplinka.Dabar gyvenu mieste , šalia sodas ir daržas, tai mano atgaiva.Esu jūsų metų ir man patinka jūsų darbai.Šuniukas geras draugas ir smagu su juo.Sėkmės.😊😊😊😊Linkėjimai iš Lietuvos.Europa.😊😊😊
I hope Kelli can have some bones to be occupayed with when you are doing carpentering, I feel she is some bored even that you throw that toy quit often. She is THE most patient dog I have seen, so lovely caracter and mood. She love the outdoor life there.🐕🦮🐩
OK, I saw the video on flipping the bench. I have been watching since you procured the first logs and laid out the first cabin. You are exactly half way in age between my sons. This has been a most enjoyable trip so far. Glad you had a nice vacation in the US.
I liked your 'projects' series better than anything else you do. No talking, just action. I do like hearing about future projects and some explanations but action on the projects is the best. I look forward every week to a new or continued project and I'll admit, I didn’t like having no videos from you for 8 weeks back in January/February, I'm hooked!
Inspector Cali James appears to be on top of things and has given her approval to continue with construction (a good thing for you, Shawn). I really like watching your craftsmanship in felling, debarking, shaping, slabbing, and ultimately utilizing the timbers on your land.
Always worth the effort you put into it to make the best version possible for your needs. You have come a long way Shawn and we all look forward to seeing what you’ll do next.😊
There is a satisfying sound when working with wood, with the heart of trees. The crisp noise of the drill, the saw and the adze and drawl knife. It is a spiritual connection with the trees and Mother Earth a the gift of creativity. Something unexplainable until you feel that spiritual bond with everything around you. I often say that each of us is an artist to some degree. Making a work bench, maple syrup, an apple pie or the ability to be of service to others. We often will surprise ourselves when we decide to tackle a project we may not feel that we are able to achieve. We have this great gift of creativity and Shawn, it’s an energy you share with us and we so much enjoy watching and are inspired by. The Beauty of that land and Cali always by your side being part of it all, your Family. It is a joy and pleasure to watch your homestead grow and improve and develop with all the Love and Connection that you and your Family have with the land. Thank You So Much and Many Blessings with all the Abundance that Mother Earth gives! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Yea Calli, Nothing beats a good swim at the end of a long day, fetching and watching Dad as he makes new things. While you Shawn pick up an injury when you least expect one. Life of a back woodsman, never dull.
I have an old school, like from the fifties chrome base with a piece of oak on top, boy would one of those slabs make a beautiful table top. Shawn those are the biggest saw horses I have ever seen. What a great Saturday morning waking up to this. All the best from Michigan.
James, vuelvo sobre ruedas a verlos, a tí a Cali y tus obras espectaculares, me place verte trabajar con tu innata creatividad. Te sigo desde hace años. Gracias! Desde Argentina mis saludos 🇦🇷😊
As one Canadian to another Sean, we're gonna' have to buy you a hockey helmet while you're out there working!!! LOL! Keep up the great videos brother, Cheers from Tillsonburg Ontario.
This the best time of year to watch this channel. Great Video can’t wait to see what other outside projects you have planned for the spring & short summer in the Canadian Forest.
I saw that slice of wood and thought what a nice table that would make. You have needed a small tractor for a long time. Glad you were finally able to get one. God bless.
When everything gets done Sean it's going to be awesome can't wait to see the rest of your new bills and the things that you have planned for this year blessings to you and your family 👍🙏😊
make a table for the next project, you use an entire giant tree to make it and it weighs up to 400 pounds when it's standing up. I think it's very sturdy.
Un abrazo fraterno para vos y Cali, es muy lindo lo que has hecho, te sigo desde el primer video. Cuando hablas no lo veo. NO HABLO INGLES. PERO CUANDO MOSTRAS TU TRABAJO. LO VEO TODO
Very relaxing channel. Can indulge in the forest without all the mosquitos, flies, temperature and especially not having to smell the wood smoke, and all the rain. Yes went camping just north of Minnesota by Thunder Bay and Lake of the Woods. Outdoor toilets and washing out of a bucket . Lake side spots are great . I imagine the smell of freshly cut wood. Ahhhhh!
I feel sorry for Callie as she gets older and will not be able to chase the dummy without hurting. I know she loves it so much and it's pretty much what she lives for.
Shawn!!! 😮😢How strange to see you hurt!!! always so strong!!! and that you show yourself real and vulnerable.....it makes me want to heal you and take care of you!❤
Lol, I remember talking about my hip pain once on a video. It was immediately commented on with someone stating something similar! They said, " I thought you were a machine until that moment!" Funny the disconnect these videos place the creator into until these moments!
Shawn, a great way to quickly & efficiently debark logs is a tile scrapper from your local hardware store. Sharpen it similar to your slick & you can do it standing & with great leverage.
Here the video showing how I flipped the bench over and made the wood chips. th-cam.com/video/u6JSW01v3yA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks! I kept wondering how you would get that heavy bench on it's feet.
2:59 buys you a codpiece Shawn @myselfreliance especially after the nose job 🤦🏻♀️ XX
Someone is impersonating you on you tube “I life jungle”
Started on Jan 17 2024
Using all your content
Why does the bench look like Andrae the Giant with Deontey Wilders legs lol
Watching Cali retrieve her toy never gets old...what a lovely dog...she is a champ.
The thing I like best about this channel is, no matter how long I have been watching this channel, (a long time) I always say, “what the hell is he doing?” I love that.
There's a method to his madness
@@randybryant9936 always.
Exactly 😂😂😂 it’s so awesome
I always know that not too long after I say "what in the hell is he doing now?" I just have to wait a few minutes until I can say "oh that's what it is!"
I literally came to the comments section to see if I could find out 'what the hell he was doing '😂
14:22 Am I the only one that thinks this slice would make a great tabletop? The wood is beautiful.
Also the tree stump would make a beautiful coffee table. Leave the live edge on too.😁
It will most likely split as it dries.
@@beckyumphrey2626 bummer.
Nope and yes? I mean I english isn't my first language.
The workbench is more valuable
I am still 6 years behind in the videos so I will post here. In the evening watching your stuff, I always have to put you on pause so that I can get something to eat after you start cooking something.
That’s quite the weapon you’re using on the huge log! The look of sheer adoration the Cali bestows on you is awesome. I have a 15 year old grandpup and when he looks at me that way my heart just about explodes. To know we’ve been honoured by their pure love is such a blessing. Cali is so special ❤. Big admirer in Ottawa 🇨🇦👵🐶💝
Go away.
Это что, новый проект?!? Очередная стройка? Тогда я буду смотреть этот канал постоянно, я это очень люблю!!! Удачи, Шон!!!
I am a stove guy. Adding firebrick on the inside walls of your stove,
will direct more of the heat upwards help preserve the walls of the stove.
Also never clean out all the ash, leave a 1-2" later in the bottom and fluff it up,
to act as an insulation blanket.
Stove will heat up faster and last years longer.
Being a Stove guy: these tips just flue out of you? Someone who's unbothered by a draft. I'll bet you!re a grate guy too! I'm sure you can be banked on to save energy. But don't let me dampen your spirit! I'll just pipe down now and let you vent.
I have been a "loner" most of my life, always doing things by myself. That's the way I like it and a big reason I enjoy and relate to what you do. Thanks!!
not a relevant comment here, but it seems that commenting videos helps, so I just wanted to say how Cali is so beautiful and the happiest dog in the world 🥰🥰🥰😍 You're doing excellent work James, I hope I can meet you if one day I visit Canada :) Wish you all the best! take care of this litte furry lady 🥰
Cali facial expressions are amazing. Her eyebrows have a life of their own.
❤❤❤Вас смотрю с улыбкой и любовью к Калли.Спасибо.😊😊❤❤
😍😍😍
Hello Shawn. Calli is so funny! She brings you the ball halfway and drops it. That wood is pretty. What a nice bench. You will get so much use out of that. My back hurts watching all you do. But how relaxing. Thank you again for sharing and the beautiful scenery. I hope your nose is better! Ouch!
Enjoy watching your videos and Cali is so beautiful, dogs are our best friends when we’re in solitude. ☮️💙🙏
How you create useful things out of wood, imagination and sweat is amazing. I never tire of watching you make useful things out of solid wood.
Try a channel called Nik Rajivek. Stunning wood working.
I am looking now for several years at your videos. i learned a lot off how you work and specially from your skills and your patience.
i am a dutch woman who lives in France. I have renovated my house and now i am working in my garden and try too be more self sufficient with wood, fruit, vegetables and my chickens. it gives me a lot off pleasure seeing your videos. Thank you.
Nuostabus gyvenimas miške.Labai tikiuosi, kad po 10 metų galėsiu gyventi kokioje sodyboje ir tvarkyti aplinka.Dabar gyvenu mieste , šalia sodas ir daržas, tai mano atgaiva.Esu jūsų metų ir man patinka jūsų darbai.Šuniukas geras draugas ir smagu su juo.Sėkmės.😊😊😊😊Linkėjimai iš Lietuvos.Europa.😊😊😊
These are the videos I love so much from you ...
I hope Kelli can have some bones to be occupayed with when you are doing carpentering, I feel she is some bored even that you throw that toy quit often. She is THE most patient dog I have seen, so lovely caracter and mood. She love the outdoor life there.🐕🦮🐩
OK, I saw the video on flipping the bench. I have been watching since you procured the first logs and laid out the first cabin. You are exactly half way in age between my sons. This has been a most enjoyable trip so far. Glad you had a nice vacation in the US.
This Video reminds me when i first started watching you building that first Cabin and i love it :) Greetings from Bosnia to you Shawn!
You never seem to be at a loss for something to do , we love watching you create new things . Hope you are keeping well .
We know you are 🎉
It's something that we all live vicariously by and there's nothing disgenuous about that.
The object of the narrative or story? Better now?
Çok geçmiş olsun kolay gelsin iyi günler
I liked your 'projects' series better than anything else you do. No talking, just action. I do like hearing about future projects and some explanations but action on the projects is the best. I look forward every week to a new or continued project and I'll admit, I didn’t like having no videos from you for 8 weeks back in January/February, I'm hooked!
Shawn, you're living my dream. Thanks for your extra effort of videoing your progress.
Inspector Cali James appears to be on top of things and has given her approval to continue with construction (a good thing for you, Shawn).
I really like watching your craftsmanship in felling, debarking, shaping, slabbing, and ultimately utilizing the timbers on your land.
A man's love for his DOG is so beautiful. I'm the same and my dog means more to me than most things in life......he never disappoints
Great job. Thanks for sharing.
That takes me back to a place I used to know
Always worth the effort you put into it to make the best version possible for your needs.
You have come a long way Shawn and we all look forward to seeing what you’ll do next.😊
What a special team you and Cali are! 👍😎🇨🇦🐾🌞🌲🔥
Happy Easter, I love the sound of the wood as you screw it out very relaxing indeed. Dogs are so much fun and company too.
God’s Blessings for you and your family! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 love watching! Thank You! 😊❤️
I admire your patients ! One shaving at a time :) That is quite a work bench for sure " Funny how a happy dogs tail never stops ! Beautiful dog :)
It's so lovely to watch the interaction between you & Cali, both of you loving on each other.
There is a satisfying sound when working with wood, with the heart of trees. The crisp noise of the drill, the saw and the adze and drawl knife. It is a spiritual connection with the trees and Mother Earth a the gift of creativity. Something unexplainable until you feel that spiritual bond with everything around you. I often say that each of us is an artist to some degree. Making a work bench, maple syrup, an apple pie or the ability to be of service to others. We often will surprise ourselves when we decide to tackle a project we may not feel that we are able to achieve. We have this great gift of creativity and Shawn, it’s an energy you share with us and we so much enjoy watching and are inspired by. The Beauty of that land and Cali always by your side being part of it all, your Family. It is a joy and pleasure to watch your homestead grow and improve and develop with all the Love and Connection that you and your Family have with the land. Thank You So Much and Many Blessings with all the Abundance that Mother Earth gives! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Decent sized yellow birch log. Beautiful for lumber. Great video Shawn
Looks like a lot of work ahead thanks for sharing the videos with us.
so sorry aboyt your injury hope you;re doing well! stay safe ! greeting from Greece
It makes me so happy when I see that you've posted a long video! I love settling in with a nice cup of Chaga tea, and just watch. ❤
Every time I watch I want to say it's "My self reliant" staring Cali with Mr. James in tow. Amazing work as always. Thank you.
That slab is gorgeous. It almost looks like a rose in the center of the first slice.
This man …. Gives a whole new meaning to…. Multitasking! Been watching for a very long time…. And I never get bored!
Yea Calli, Nothing beats a good swim at the end of a long day, fetching and watching Dad as he makes new things. While you Shawn pick up an injury when you least expect one. Life of a back woodsman, never dull.
Been watching you for 5yrs now.. now you at your best. Wood working just like your plan from the start. Keep up with the good things you like to do
Grande hermano eres ejemplo de muchas cosas para los que te seguimos gracias por tuvvalor y grandesa como ser humano
I have an old school, like from the fifties chrome base with a piece of oak on top, boy would one of those slabs make a beautiful table top. Shawn those are the biggest saw horses I have ever seen. What a great Saturday morning waking up to this. All the best from Michigan.
What a great life! You are blessed!
Take care and I hope you are getting better.
Best wishes and blessings from Spain
Sorry about your injury, but the rest of the video is awesome ❤
I know one thing watching you Shawn, whatever it is when you finish will be an amazing thing! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
Awesome now that’s gonna be a workbench, here watching April 1 6:35 PM
James, vuelvo sobre ruedas a verlos, a tí a Cali y tus obras espectaculares, me place verte trabajar con tu innata creatividad. Te sigo desde hace años. Gracias! Desde Argentina mis saludos 🇦🇷😊
I couldn't imagine doing my work AND filming it...Those hardwoods are Awesome.
Keeping busy as usual Shaun. Stay safe
Thanks for the video Shawn. Happy weekend!
Bet that spot is becoming one productive and handy sugar shack. Awesome.
As one Canadian to another Sean, we're gonna' have to buy you a hockey helmet while you're out there working!!! LOL! Keep up the great videos brother, Cheers from Tillsonburg Ontario.
This the best time of year to watch this channel. Great Video can’t wait to see what other outside projects you have planned for the spring & short summer in the Canadian Forest.
Beautiful tree. Great colors
Cali is such an adorable dog❤
Good job🎉❤
Amazing piece of wood and then a table and bench! Who needs shop furniture? Love it!
Love yor vídeos
Ahhh...paradise! Thank you Shaun!!
I saw that slice of wood and thought what a nice table that would make. You have needed a small tractor for a long time. Glad you were finally able to get one. God bless.
When everything gets done Sean it's going to be awesome can't wait to see the rest of your new bills and the things that you have planned for this year blessings to you and your family 👍🙏😊
Thank you, Shawn. Been following you for a long time. love your videos!
make a table for the next project, you use an entire giant tree to make it and it weighs up to 400 pounds when it's standing up. I think it's very sturdy.
Cali, good to see you.!
merci JAMES
Great to see you building again!!!!! Cali is right there in the way as usual. Gotta love that!!!!!
Another great vid!
Don't forget your eye protection when chopping at wood - don't want another incident...
Love these longer videos!
Good to see You! Love that serie!
Of all the super heavy logs you’ve moved around by yourself a scrape on the nose is painful but easy in comparison.
How I like these partners Shawn and Kali! Greetings from Kharkiv!
This is like a TH-cam masterclass seminar.
Un abrazo fraterno para vos y Cali, es muy lindo lo que has hecho, te sigo desde el primer video. Cuando hablas no lo veo. NO HABLO INGLES. PERO CUANDO MOSTRAS TU TRABAJO. LO VEO TODO
Great video !
I remember watching the documentary on Dick Proenneke in Alaska back in the day.
Hello from one hatched in Winnipeg in 1952.
Every step you take to work on a project is a beautiful journey. Hugs for 🐕 Cali. Happy Easter to you and your family.
Love that CALI !!!❤
A good way to draw a straight line between 2 points on long round objects is with angle iron. 👍 The wood for your Bench is amazing !!!!
Very relaxing channel. Can indulge in the forest without all the mosquitos, flies, temperature and especially not having to smell the wood smoke, and all the rain. Yes went camping just north of Minnesota by Thunder Bay and Lake of the Woods. Outdoor toilets and washing out of a bucket . Lake side spots are great . I imagine the smell of freshly cut wood. Ahhhhh!
Callie is like let me rest a while!😊
I feel sorry for Callie as she gets older and will not be able to chase the dummy without hurting. I know she loves it so much and it's pretty much what she lives for.
*Cali
Such an amazing job you do great video.
thank you my friend...
Shawn!!! 😮😢How strange to see you hurt!!! always so strong!!! and that you show yourself real and vulnerable.....it makes me want to heal you and take care of you!❤
Lol, I remember talking about my hip pain once on a video. It was immediately commented on with someone stating something similar! They said, " I thought you were a machine until that moment!" Funny the disconnect these videos place the creator into until these moments!
@@LauraoftheShire😔
Be safe Shawn,family awesome vid I love how Cali appears for you to throw my toy watching fr Ont Can.
That stomp cuts will make two nice table tops 😊
Bom dia Shawn!
Sucesso no novo trabalho!
Muita saúde e alegria pra você
Aquele abraço!
Shawn, a great way to quickly & efficiently debark logs is a tile scrapper from your local hardware store. Sharpen it similar to your slick & you can do it standing & with great leverage.
I might have to try that sometime
That's what he used when he started building his current cabin.
Hi James and Cali, hope you both are doing well. ??
From Derrick, Perth Western Australia been a long time I am Back.
Love everything about it
Super beautiful
Merci pour cette intéressante vidéo ,le bouleau jaune est une essence de bois très valable pour la construction de table et d'établis Albert
I've been watching since inception
More funner with hand tools
Thanks dude
Epic working bench 😊