Building Off Grid Log Cabin / Lifting The Roof Trusses
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Over the last few weeks I've been lifting the roof trusses on to my log cabin and it's taking a bit longer than what I was expecting. As the roof is one of the most important parts of the log house I don't want to rush it and risk something to go wrong or injure myself. So far I'm more than happy to have two out of four trusses up without any bigger problems. Doing it DIY style it takes a lot longer to lift everything, but in the end the satisfaction of seeing things coming together pays all off the hard work.
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Thirty plus years ago two of my 65 year old Uncles built a 18 x 20 log cabin using 99 popular logs and aspen for the roof trusses. The cabin sat on 9 concrete piers. The cabin sits in the Beautiful woods of Upper Peninsula Michigan.
I love what you are doing. I am in construction, probably because of my grandfather. 55 years ago, as a young boy, I helped him cut and raise a timber-frame barn. He used a "Jib Arm" like on a ship. Multiple sets of block and tackle; Manila ropes. No chain falls, no power tools, no winches. Today I am on old man, but I still impress younger workers in how to move large heavy things on a job without power equipment, and I only remember a little of what my grandfather knew. I wish I, and more of us had learned more from the generations that came before us. We push buttons, pull levers, and are in command of power, but not of the world around us. Thank You for filming your build. I hope it inspires many to work with their hands, and re-learn some of the old ways.
Love this line: "We push buttons, pull levers, and are in command of power, but not of the world around us." Bet Nik did too.
So true lots of forgotten hardwon knowledge that has been lost! Example the actual building of the pramids!
Janet Percell I was thinking in exactly the same example.
Words of wisdom... I'm goin to borrow your line.. can I😊👍👍👍👍
Amen!
Thanks Nik. Looking forward to new videos. Russia is watching. Peace to you and beautiful Slovenia land
That was a great way to spend 28 minutes and 31 seconds of my Sunday morning. Thanks.
Sunday morning...coffee...Nik's video building his log cabin...awesome 👏👍
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Nik.... My wife and I are very impressed by your work ethic, skills and attitude. At the age of 63, and being somewhat jaded by the negativity of the world, I'm delighted to see there are still strong principled young men! Best wishes to you, and keep on your path!!
Boy I love to hear those church bells like God is watching over you!
I had to stop the video midway when you were hoisting the first truss onto the top of the walls to make this comment. You are the most creative and inventive person I have seen on TH-cam. You continue to amaze me how you manage to build, maneuver, lift and place the huge members of this building. Nik you are one of a kind.
You're an artist, architect, engineer, and builder. I'm barely even human. Well done man.
I honestly never thought I’d be interested in this kind of video’s because of my age (13) and stuff, but this is honestly so entertaining to watch. Great progress made in this video. Keep up the great content 👍
What does age have to do with what you enjoy?
You're a special little snowflake aren't you?
I was 12 when i first started to watch this channel
When my uncles turned 13, they all started to work in the forest, cutting lumber by axe, and running logs down the river. This was in the top northern part of Sweden, along the Torne river.
Sean Steele Hhhh. Sounds fun I also do/did chores and i train 9 times a week now
You’re so precise on that chainsaw, sir. It really is something to behold. Seeing this project progress is awesome. Thanks for sharing it with us and good luck building. ❤️
I was laying in bed about to sleep when I saw this video was out. I instantly got out of bed to watch it on my computer. I’ve been watching since he cut the very first tree for the build. Excellent video production, content I can really enjoy!
Hi Nik here from land of the sleeping giant. 🇨🇦. Looking forward to seeing you guys reach for clouds and touch the stars,,Be Safe Cheers Mates..
I'll never stop admiring your handiwork with the wood, the chainsaw, the accuracy of measurements, it's all phenomenal.
Wow! These roof trusses look like they were a handful, so glad to see you’re almost done with them!
Beautiful, JUST BEAUTIFUL !
There is something SO therapeutic about watching you build this log cabin Nik. I thank you again for sharing your journey with all of us. Stay safe and keep your Joy in the creation...It is truly a wonderful thing.
Imagine in a few hundred years time when his relatives are watching their great great great grandad build their home that they still live in to this day
Watching the shaving technique with the chainsaw is brilliant, i thought i was the only one that did that kind of thing buit with a disc cutter and on roof tiles.
Epic work youre all doing, what a project :)
This is one of the best, if not the best series of videos out there. Life time dream for me, which Is unlikely that I’ll realise in the middle of the south coast of England. May you enjoy every day you are there. Thanks for sharing it with us.
i have said it before and worth repeating. the beauty of the logs you have processed is stunning! lots of years growing in the forest only to serve this amazing build. thank you mother nature and thank you NIC for being chosen to receive these precious trees . great craftsmanship!!
I watched almost every one of your videos. You are very talented person with amazing vision and common seance to build such a heavy and difficult project without engineering drawings. You have a beautiful family. Your family and parents must be proud of you the same way that I am.
I don't know what is more impressive, your ingenuity with leverage, your craftsmanship or patience. Love the videos and work you are doing!
David Hintz so nice
Praise for the masters of the lever law! Awesome work!
EVERY TIME YOU BUILD A NEW TRUSE THE BELLS RING IN THE BACK GROUND THE CABIN IS BEING BLESSED YOU COULD SAY GREAT VIDEO .
Hello Nik. Ever since I saw the videos Dick Proenneke made of his log cabin I have compared others to it and the methods he used. So often these newer videos fall so short of what he did with the tools he had I move on. You too are pushing the limit of what you can build with the tools you have. Thank you so much for the videos and do take care.
After watching many hours of this, I was thinking that at the beginning, make a huge tri-pod from the start, right in the middle of the cabin to lift the logs. Here in America, we have huge trees that could do this. I don't understand why you used such big logs for the roof support, but it's gonna be awesome, for sure. Much respect. You're amazing with that chain saw.
It takes an incredible amount of stamina and patience and you definitely have that/do not let the negative comments bother you, some people enjoy complaining/you are doing an incredibly outstanding job...
Nik, your work and work ethic are amazing. Your vision is one to be admired. Thank you so much for bringing us along on this, your journey.
Logs are starting to get a nice colour!
Nik a Master Builder at his best just loves his videos.
Best cup of coffee ever when watching you preform your magic! Thank you my friend.
Veramente un gran bel video !!
Just discovered this channel a few days ago. Huge respect for what you have accomplished, for sharing it with us and for your attitude towards nature. Inspirational!
After wrestling all those heavy logs all day do you ever get the urge to go out in the wild and wrestle bears and wild boars? I cannot believe you and your friend there can do this day after day, I know people built log houses for years doing it with even less mechanized machinery that you have but watching you makes me realize just what really hard work is. Congratulations on getting as far as you are now and I will keep watching every episode as I have up until this time.
I can't get over how beautiful the landscape is around your log cabin. Do animals graze these fields in the summer?
I would imagine so. I live in a far more populated/urbanized area, and we got wild deer, foxes and whatnot here.
@@psychoaiko666 Yeah it's pretty crazy how close to homes/cities animals actually come. Have run into wild deer bang in the centre of the most populated area of Europe.
@@zerotoadventure Germany's Ruhrgebiet?
@@psychoaiko666 Very close to it!
@@zerotoadventure yeah, I myself live in the vicinity of Aachen, on the Dutch side of the border.
UN DEUX TROIS ( vous parlez français . . . merveilleux)
Your videos are great.
we never get enough of it.
thank you very much for sharing.
Husqvarna needs to get on the ball and sponsor this man!
First Andrew Camarata now You, what a nice Sunday morning!
There must be a monastery in the area. Those bells sound more like calling the monks to prayer or at the end of divine office than just announcing the hours. 🔔🔔🔔
lavoro perfetto con tanto sudore e cervello...sei un grande Nik
This guy deserves so many more subscribers
I hate it when your videos have to end Nic, I love watching them so much. What hard work it is ,,! Wow I'm very proud at all you have done, for your first log cabin it so neat and procice. Well done Nic once again amazing achievement.
Watching your newest video from Alberta, Canada. Keep up the good work and be safe.
Just watched the S1 recap and the S2 videos that are out by now in three nights, I need MORE!
Seriously good work!
I can't help but wonder, what if all the triangles were drilled measured etc on the ground and move each part to the roof as you need the piece. Build all the triangles on the roof on-top of each other. Use tractor to pull each one upright into position ready to screw it to its spot or even also attaching each one to horizontals halfway down each angle.
I've in my 60 and have no idea what I'm talking about but I just love watching. You lads definitely learned young that hard work brings rewards and a wonderful feeling of satisfaction. If only all young people had those opportunities growing up.
Wonderful to see you building your cabin, doing it the old way just a little help with a chain saw. Keep up the good work. Stay safe, be careful, take it easy and keep warm.
I didnt even started watching , already liked!
Every time you post I know I'm in for a nail biting video. Your work is super perfect and well calculated.
You are implementing your dreams and to some of us it is still a dream. That is the reason why true good hearted people like me enjoy seeing your creation being errected and I commend you for your incredible hard work and inspiration to overcome whatever challenge comes your way. GOD SPEED and love to see your project to an end. Marcel from Texas.
I love your tenatiousness
Sir, you are the definition of hard work.
That's going to be a very strong cabin! Great to see you again, Nik!
The five people who disliked the video are workplace health and safety officers .
Love your work keep it up buddy. Australia is watching
Youre doing a great job..being safe is way important so you can enjoy your new home with your family!
Your going to have some amazing sunrises and sunsets in that cabin. Enjoy it! you deserve it with all the hard work you have put into it.
Fantastic cabin Nik, really enjoy all your videos. Just an idea, why don't you nail a board all the way across the ends of your floor joist on each side of your cabin so that your trusses can slide along the sides of your cabin while you're winching them in place. Keep up the great work!
I can imagine working on something like this would actually give meaning to a mans life. Don't know why but if I was from around I would feel STRONG urge to help you just to have the feeling. Also to get the building experience. It must take a lot of willpower to keep building something for so long but I envy you at the same time. At least I can keep track on your progress through your videos. Can't wait for your face expression when the cabin will be done! Greetings from Czech Republic!
Simple yet beautiful and inspirational. Amazing how out of touch with nature we are nowadays, content like this is so amazing to see!
Loving your channel... Just sit back and watch, no blah, blah, blah, just a little info when you feel it's needed, very enjoyable... Looking forward to the next episode... 😀
Everything is coming together real nice Nik. Wish we were closer so we could give you a hand. Keep up the good work, your getting there....your getting there.
The most well made Log Cabin ever.
Hey Nik your a beast man good work and it’s your land so I respect everything your doing
Not gonna lie, maybe because I am an American😄, I Literally cheered 👏🏾 and whooo-ed 🥳out loud when the truss fell in to place.
great job guys⭐
I was worried you wouldn't deliver on this sunday, and then it happened. Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I am totally addicted!
Awesome 👏 Job Nik, Cabin is coming along very nicely!!!
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YOU KNOW YOU HVE A SWEET ACCENT AND VOICE, PEOPLE WANTS TO HEAR MORE OF IT THATS WHY SO many QUESTIONS
Nik, it's always a welcomed surprise when you're next installment of your journey has a new light lit next to it. I always grab my morning coffee and enjoy watching you and your good friend who puts so much effort into helping you work through challenges successfully. You both are good folks and it makes me feel good when you move another step closer both to getting the tough work done. Hopefully and the weather will start getting warmer soon! :) Thanks as always for sharing this vision and great effort making it a reality with us all.
Nik! You are an artistic, creative, construction genius! Seriously you are so gifted I find it absolutely compelling. And I want to thank you for helping me be more patient with my artistry. That and creating in the moment without planning too far ahead are the two things I am most thankful to you for. God bless!
Great videos, Nik! Been on a 4-hour binge so far, the cabin's looking great. I wish I could visit Slovenia one day!
I just watched the two hours video. What an amazing work - respect!
Watching all the way from South Africa. Really enjoy your vids, keep up the great work.
I'm so proud of all of you and I love watching what you are doing. Thank you for sharing your video
Great job Nik, as usual.
Sometimes I think you work the wood... then, other times, I think the wood works you!
Always cool to watch - thanks!👍😃
u r a amazing planer and thinker of your work man, great job , take care be safe.
Great work! I love to watch you build.
The snow won’t stay on that roof for long.👏🏻👏🏻can’t wait to see the finished product.
I check every week or two Nik's channel if it's there new videos. Can't wait next one. Keep up man!
Loved waking up to one of your uploads :) great start to my day
What u are doing with huge logs of wood.... We cant even do that with icecream sticks.. Keep up the amazing work.. Its really satisfying.. Am binge watching your series and want to see the final result..
Always look forward to these, good morning from Canada :)
These videos are so entertining to watch i literally postponed everything once I saw a new part .
Just amazed at your determination. Keep up the work great video.
Hi Nik,i'm so happy to see a new Video.Your work is so amazing.Greetings from Germany and good work.
Nik, Keep your chin up, You are doing very good. I hope you try another approach like others have suggested in the other comments, I want this to continue to be a fun and enjoyable project for you. Bee safe. Sending love from the USA!
I am totally awe struck by your skill tracing the outline of the log then cutting a perfect fit with the chain saw. How many saws have you used on this job? I shall keep watching until you move iin. Be SAFE !!!
Nik, I’ve been lucky to have seen all your building from the start ,you are a remarkable Craftsman your planing is unbelievable! Thank you very much for sharing! Kevin
It's coming together real nice . Good job Nik !
You are just awesome.. love these videos so so much Nik ..
Big love from Ireland
Great video! Love hearing the church bells in the background, so idyllic 😃
Hallo Nik
What a heavy and dangerous work
It is good to see that you sometimes had help
Thats very good
You have Done a great job
I like to follow you
Stay strong and healthy
Yours Frank
Great video Nik! 👍👍💯💯
Thank you Nic. Be careful and stay safe
Hola desde Madrid, Spain. Me encanta tu trabajo. Te deseo muchísima suerte y te mando todas mis fuerzas para este trabajo tan grandioso.💪💪💪
Im impressed! Hands down
You continue to amaze! I love watching this journey. Keep up the great work, and stay safe. You are an inspiration.
Another great video..I still get nervous when you are up high, however I know you are being safe! Love hearing the church bells in the background! Beautiful work Nik!!
Man I admire you!!! Nice job well done. All the best for the future.
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