Building Off Grid Log Cabin - S 2 Ep 4 / The First Roof Triangle is Up!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ม.ค. 2020
- It is absolutely incredible to see the first roof triangle standing in its place, it definitely was not an easy job lifting it. When I started building the log house, this part of the build was the biggest unknown, how I'll do it without the lift or other equipment other than the tractor winch. Now that one is up, I at least know that it's possible.
Thanks for watching!
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can’t wait to see the final result
It is already finished..its on fb..
Stefan Janosdeak that's an smaller one
@@barthuisman6076 I tought its this one..ok my bad..sorry..
Cant wait...soo..you wont?🤔or what are you meaning?
@@ahti29 lol
This is glorious. I've watched every one of this series at least 3 times over. Can never get enough man!
Thank you so much!
Build your own cabin and you'll have your fill.
@@tonysolar284 not for me man. I always have a building project going haha
Another beautiful and inspiring video. Thank you, Nik.
Slim if you enjoy this I have two other channels to check out. # 1. The Outsider. A father and son journey building a log home.
# 2. Andrew Camarata. He owns and operates a excavating company and is a jack of all trades. These two channels I binge watch and Enjoy every show.
I have seen a great deal of log cabin builds on TH-cam, what sets yours apart is watching how you figure out how to move the logs into place! I am constantly amazed at what you accomplish and HOW you do it! Great video, thank you!
I'm impressed not many people admit to making a mistake and you admitted it and explained it. No wonder I enjoy watching your videos until the wee hours of the night!
Could watch you for hours..amazing Craftsmanship!! I also like how sharp you keep your chainsaw, it really throws the chips!! Keep the videos coming!!
Thank you for watching the videos! I'll do my best to keep the videos coming. The chainsaw needs to be sharp otherwise it's very frustrating to do this kind of work, almost impossible.
@@nikrijavec47 What exactly do you use to sharpen the chain? This is some really inspiring work you are doing here, hope you know it. Your videos can be used as relaxing material for men, especially the first one. Thank you for posting all this, it makes my day calm.
@@nikrijavec47 👍🏻👏🏼💪🏼
@@zbynekfilip6982 Even some women you know! Not just men!!!
@@zbynekfilip6982 you use a chainsaw file I think it's about a quarter inch. metric it's more or less 8 millimeters but chainsaw files are pretty common in the US just go to your local hardware store and ask for a chainsaw file it's a small round file
Easier method to get subsequent triangles onto the roof: Rather than dragging the triangle's point up along the wall and dealing with the additional issue of getting over the top lip of the wall you should lay the triangle on the ground with the base (the widest part of the triangle) by the house and the point of the triangle farthest from the house. Stake something at the base points so it can't slide and then simply stand the triangle up along the wall by winching it with straps attached to the triangles point, running over the cabin.
Nik , I am a finish carpenter in the states and I am really enjoying this project!
I have watched episode 1-24 and cant wait to see the next one.
keep up the good work, i am sure after watching your progress you can build anything if you put your mind to it.
The cabin is beautiful! Great work getting the first Triangle up!
My heart was pounding hard when you lifted it up !!!
I've been watching your videos for a few days, it's my daily soap opera, I really enjoy it.
Bravo for your work, done with great taste and patience, bravo also for your shooting work, the choice of the position of the camera is very well done, and the fact of showing us at times the elements around you is very nice.
I find a lot of serenity in you.
It is very pleasant to see someone in harmony with their environment.
Well done to your hard working friend as well.
Hello from France.
Nik -WOW 😲 YOU HAVE 166,000 SUBSCRIBERS NOW! Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏
I’m so happy 😁 for you Nik!!!!
The Cabin is looking awesome too!!!!!
👍😁👍❤️ ✝️🇺🇸
Thanks!! Really appreciate your support and always leaving a nice comment, it means a lot 😁❤️Have a great day😉
@Nik Rijavec you are so welcome 🙏 Sir, I really look forward to your videos!
May God Bless you my friend!!!!
😁👍❤️✝️
Congratulations on that major milestone out of the way, I went wide-eyed when you first propped the triangle up on top of the structure and realized just how big and spacious a place you're building for yourself.
Therapy comes in many different forms. I'm no doctor but what I can say is that watching a Japanese chef cut Wagu beef on the grill slowly and masterfully brings a feeling of internal peace. Watching sushi being sliced, listening to music, etc. To watch Nik do his thing is the best form of nature at work with logic, care, ingenuity together with a feel that instantly erases life's complications through the enjoyment of one man's quest to build something truly as a human with a minimalist attitude to give us all access into his TH-cam portal cabin building adventure. Simplicity yields more value in life only to those who understand the meaning of value. The value of the human spirit is priceless. Keep up the good work Nik.
Dear Nik, it is really a pleasure to look at you and see how the log cabin is progressing. Unbelievable that you only use the tractor's winch. Can't wait until the rest of the log cabin construction comes online. Next time I'm in Slovenia to climb the Triglav again or take a bike ride, I will pay extra attention to see if I can spot your log cabin, I'll come get a coffee. Deep respect !!
you definetely are a real builder !! The real one one youtube. RESPECT
Hands down best series in TH-cam!!
I have no idea why I am in love with log cabin builds, but yours is the most incredible I have seen. All of the others have gaps between the logs filled with moss and cob, whereas yours you cut so perfectly that they fit snugly together, with additional wool insulation. You have my thumbs up, and admiration. I am in this for the long haul, even if it takes a whole year or more to finish. Its fascinatingly beautiful to watch and learn, it brings out the basic animal instinct for nest building, fulfilling a primal need.
North Carolina, USA here, love watching your progress on the cabin...stay safe, be careful, take it easy and don't rush/hurry that's when accidents or problems happen.
I am blown away with the genius way you work out your problems.
Your log house looks almost perfect! One of the best I have ever seen.
Like all the rest of the people I really enjoyed to watch the old school way to build a log cabin to see how it could be done with simple tools. As I watched how you was able to lift the logs I thought how would I do it alone or with a helper? Then I remembered I have a old 1975 Hyster fork lift sitting in my back yard. It's an old case tractor that's able to lift 6000 LBS and goes nearly 25 to 30 ft high. Back in the olden days on a Saturday 25 to 50 guys would show up to a neighbors house and man handle it as you did alone or with a single helper WOW! Good Job. So glad I was able to find your finished video of the cabin Looks great
I don't know if you guys could hear it , but we here in Tennessee were cheering for you as the triangle was finally be pulled into place...Congrats Gentlemen!
One more from Tennessee :) "Posdrav" from Smoky mountains to Slovenia mountains!
It unbelievable what your doing. I can’t stop watching. I need to see it all finished. Keep it up 👍🏻
Doing all this heavy lifting without a crane...that is just amazing! ...and death defying. 😲😲
You are a true pioneering craftsman. I'm 44 and as a little boy this is something that I always wanted to do. Woodworking is in my blood, but u take it to another level. Ty for giving us the opportunity to enter ur world. U are definitely a bad ass dude. Where are u from...I love ur ascent.
Gee Nic, I am in such awe of your achievement to date and have huge respect for you and your efforts. It was such a relief to see that amazing site of the truss standing after trying to imagine the structure that was to come. Please continue to be safe as the responsibility that you have for mental well being of all us followers, it would be devastating for us to see you injured.
I have built a few house before but never watched so intently and I'm loving it.
Don(NZ)
You and Shawn James are the best log cabin builders.
I agree, but would add The Outsider (and his dad) to this list.
I agree about the best three builders. Love all 3 shows.
I thought Shawn James was a cooking show.
Trusses, that's what your triangles are called😜💪🏻💪🏻
Seeing someone so passionate about something is so inspiring. I love watching these videos. They’re the highlight of my day. Thank you for letting us watch this journey!
You are one incredible log cabin builder. 5 Stars for your ingenious skills. Can’t hardly wait to see the finish roof, it is amazing.you are great and I’m so intrigued, so suspenseful and interesting to see what comes next in your DIY mind. Amazing, incredible,and very skillful with your tools
Well done Nick, great vid you have a handy lad helping out, seems to know what he's doing, good to have friends.
Cheers until next time Mate keep safe.
George.
Nik you seem like a very sincere person I was curios as to what you do for a living your quite skilled with a chainsaw.
Nik... Wow!!! Stayed up way past bedtime with my 4 children to watch you erect your first roof triangle. Totally worth it! They cant stop talking about you and your log home! Thank you for the time and effort you put into making these videos so the rest of us, even here on the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada, can follow along. ::)))
I have watched every minute while getting ready for work , or doing things around here . I put it from my phone to the big screen on my TV . ( Yes , even a caveman like me has figured that out 😎😉 ) I do wood work on the side and I have learned a lot . Thank you very much. This has been far beyond construction/ engineering. This is art . The care of the detail is excellent. The seams , the corners , the wood selection of each piece is carefully thought out art . The amazing part is it's all being done while throwing an elephant. The weight of these logs are incredible. I look forward to watching every installment. Again , I thank you very much . Journey well, Merc . 🌪⚒⚡📐📏⏳
I love the idea of doing precision work with a chain saw.
Love Love ! this cabin build to see such good, well done, hard work is wonderful I will be so sorry when this ends :)
Thanks for the love! No worries, I'm sure there's going to be a lot to build even when the cabin will be done ;)
me too.
You are an incredible person with the mind of an engineer and SO logical and creative‼️‼️ It is remarkable to watch how you problem solve and come up with ways to do the near impossible‼️
Such an honour to watch your craftsmanship ❣️❣️ThankYOU for sharing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤗
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Awsome videos thank you. My late father was a rigger for the military and would have loved the videos, he would have been shouting at the screen every time you did a lift but would have applauded your determination.
this is amazing
Thanks!
I've watched since his first video, I almost feel I've invested so much of my time in it, that when I go on a vacation I should be allowed to stay with him.😁
World needs more people like you ... which can actually work, think and are grateful that can be on this planet !!! The place is amazing. Good luck with the rest of the build...greetings from czech...
This log cabin already looks amazing, it's like meditation watching you guys get to work. Can wait to build my own log cabin some day, you're a big inspiration!
Respect and Salute! to you and the team, wow!!!!!!
Thanks, salute! Have a good day :)
That left vertical log on the cement for the porch looks like it’s leaning a bit off center.
That’s what I thought also. In on the top, may be convergence from the camera lens.
The cabin is really coming on well. The way you cut the wood to make them fit together is real craftsmanship. I remember when you first started cutting trees for this.... your work and the way you solve problems are amazing. The wind sounds full of fury. Love your channel. Hugs, Carole in UK.
You never stop to amaze me with the engineering solutions you come up with. I was racking my brain wondering how you was going to fit the logs on the side just fantastic. Nick if they had a log cabin builder hall of fame you would be a shoe in.
Looking great! Taking shape now. Most satisfying. BTW... Those "Triangles" are called Roof Trusses. Love your videos!
Thank you for watching! I know about roof trusses, but I don't know why I got used to call them triangles :)
Hey Nik... triangles...roof trusses...doesn't really matter, its awesome you managed to get that thing up there!!!!
19:46 Attach is from under, FROM UNDER !!!!
20:04 YES MY BOYS !!!
You certainly have an intimate relationship with EVERY SQUARE INCH of EVERY LOG, from felling, drawbarring, notching, moving, hoisting, pegging! Absolute Master Craftsman! When complete, you should have your signature made into a branding iron and get that sucker piping red HOT and emblazon a main log with "HANDMADE WITH PRIDE" and your signature, burned deep to last for centuries!
One more suggestion! :-) Put ALL of your videos on a flash drive and core out a small piece in a corner log and place the flash drive with a note explaining the entire build is saved on that drive. It would be like a time capsule!
MY LORD! You had me rollin' my rosary beads, just watching you two! I even caught myself with my mouth 'wide open' in shock! BE CAREFUL! I hope you pray before you work! Nothing for nothing, I always say... (must be someone else who thought of this phrase). The 'miscalculation you made on the front 'A' beam roof supports, will give you 'even more' head room upstairs. The idea you have of a window looking out and a place for 2 or more to sleep is just wonderful. I can see it all! God's blessing on you, your good friend and families. I thank-you most kindly for bringing us along on your work day. It costs you time, but 'sharing' will profit you well. Health to you, your friend and families!
your cabin looks so good.
Nic, I thought when you took the tall pole out of the middle that that triangle was going to fall, it sure woke me up as I drank my coffee!!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!
An absolutely staggering amount of work so far Nik! But I'm sure you can now see the end. This will be a glorious place.
Nik this has to be the most thrilling and nerve racking part of your build so far , as for how you got it up there ..... pure genius ! i was on the edge of my seat when you stood up the A frame . stay safe buddy !
I thought that A frame was going over when he released it 😱. Would it be easier to build your other 2 A frames up on top? Less lifting ! But you may not have room?🤷🏼♂️
These guys are doing a fine job; but you're right, we've always "lofted" and constructed trusses on the ground, making sure they're as perfect as possible; then de-construct them, lift the pieces, re-constructed them on the temporary "ceiling" and then fit them in place...much easier...
It would be much safer that way but it would have been faster and easier to make a ridge pole rather than those triangles
yes, can't figure out what was holding the A frame in place when it was released
@@dave_in_florida 9000...m.
Get a friend to livestream you all day. No need to talk to the camera or make a special effort. For us city folk a livestream is as close to living the dream as we can get.
That would be nice but, We don't really know how much signal or data out there
Wouldn't get paid like he does off the videos
Nik: Vicariously means that you're experiencing something indirectly...like when your friend's adventure feels like your own. Thank you for including us in your journey.
Breath taking, your skill has me on the edge of my seat. Thank you for letting us in on your journey in building this impressive cabin.
だいぶ完成してきましたね！
完成が楽しみです^^
The manufacturer of the cordless screwdriver should support you a little. :)
Bassron13 why?
@@randomlyfunny2657 Bosch Swiss made
It's pretty hard to find sponsors when you only need one or two modern tools for the job. hehehe.
I really respect the fact that you have taken the time to do it right to the T. Most people now a days don't know how to build like that any more. Lots of respect for the thinking and the planing you did... Wow... It looks amazing.
Like many others I can hardly wait for the next video and have found the last to be very inspiring.
Nik, at the moment on Thursdays in the UK, we go into our front gardens and clap for the NHS, but I have to admit a little part of me is clapping for you too. Absolutely love your videos, you and your friend are an inspiration to anyone who thinks they're faced with an insurmountable challenge. Well done and thanks for the lesson.
Why don't you assemble the triangles up there? The roof is flat and seems like it will be much easier?
Alex Ivanov I was thinking that too. Easier to get individual logs lifted to the roof.
After he install a couple theres gonna be no space to build the remainder
@@mehdisaidi1706 still worth getting 2 out of 3 though?
when you use a pulley, it's better like this ..less chance to fall down
It is the same question I ask ! It'll be more easy to get up one by one piece and assemble it on the roof, no ?
I'm still here. Were you closer, I'd lend a hand and cook over fire.
I cannot help but think of the same.
The cabin looks majestic with the first triangle up. The way it is built, it will last for generations to come.
Awesome work Nik, your buddy was excellent as well, can't wait for the next episode.
Very difficult job raising the first roof truss with limited equipment but "where there's a will there's a way"
Fantastic job, your skill with a chainsaw is outstanding, this is definitely the best log cabin build I have seen.
Keep up the great work and thanks for your video
OR----how to build your cabin with a chainsaw, a tractor, a cordless drill, lots of sweat and even more brainpower
shop shop What, you wanted him to chew the logs down like a beaver?
Hands on mental engineering serves you well, all of it showed here. I would say you made baby steps turn into giant leaps , very cool. Really enjoy watching and all your doing is impressive beyond words. Continue as time is your best friend and your managing it well. I'm looking forward to the rest of the challenges you put in front of you Nik and prove there not challenges at all !!
The first video I watched was 'cutting in the door', I enjoyed it so much I went to the beginning and watched them all. Like you, I am about to start raising the rafters on a scribe to fit cabin that I am building with my brother for the past two years, and like you we are doing it all by ourselves, by hand and off grid. Unlike you thou we have to deal with lots of snow in the winter, this year is 75 inches/190 cm. Like you, we can't wait for that cense of accomplishment when the ridge pole is finally in place. Keep up the great work, I know how hard it can be at times.
this it truly amazing, this log cabin will last for hundred's of years. thank you Nik for sharing your passion and skills!!!!
Thank you Nik! This is super inspiring and liberating. Your silence, as you build, really allows us viewers to hear and feel the sounds of nature call us back home, while the contrast between settings (i.e. your's in nature and ours behind a computer screen), is unequivocal proof to me (and hopefully us) that what we call "progress", a.k.a. "technological progress", is everything but true progress for the human spirit, community, and humanity on as a whole. P.S. It's saddening that ~125 people couldn't find something positive from this video, yet i'll leave it at that because any additional words or effort spent on something so negative and ignorant, is energy wasted. Kudos to the 10k positive brothers and sisters out there! Enough said, and I'm moving on to the next episode, cheers mate!
Just wanted to say that I love the work you're doing. It's really inspiring and I'm learning a lot, thank you so much for doing it. Can't wait to see it when its finished but I'm loving watching it go up!
Salut les gars, je ne comprends pas votre langue mais je peux vous dire que je regarde vos vidéos avec un profond respect je suis sincèrement bleffé par votre persévérance par tous les temps, vos idées géniales pour avancer et le résultat est magnifique. Franchement bravo et encore félicitations vous êtes des mecs formidables. Soyez prudents et bon courage pour la suite que j'espère bien voir en vidéo. 👍👍👍👍👍👍😉
Hey Nick, I really love your videos of this build. I completely appreciate the way you build from the “design in your head” and let things progress organically from there. I thought I was the only one that did that. Your dedication to this project and the way you solve the various challenges is fascinating to me. It is so freeing for the mind to not be constrained by written and drawn plans. This has inspired me to tackle my next project of building a greenhouse this summer...Thanks for the inspiration! Tom
I absolutely love following along on this journey. Your hard work and humble nature are inspiring! Best of luck, and stay safe!
We are witnessing pure magic .... Thank You Nik.
Nik, what a difficult job done well. You and your helpers are an inspiration. I also enjoy hearing you talk about the process, you have some talent Nik, both in building and creating video. Your dialog in English is much appreciated too. From Iowa, USA
I've been watching from day one and was shocked to see all that hard work go into 'just a huge box' but I now see how the end product is going to look. Much respect to you for showing us what can be done once we put our mind to it. Your videos are also very relaxing and soothing, so great job there as well!
I know I'll never build a log cabin, but Nik, you inspire me to do my own work with the excellence you demonstrate in your work. Thank you for your courage and determination in following your dream.
This was so nerve wracking to watch and wow you are genius for sure Nik such an amazing feat to do without cranes and just wenches, your hard labor and a tractor. WOW now three more to go??? YIKES lolol. God's blessings to you and it is so exciting to see another step closer to completion.
And also....the workmanship and craftsmanship is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing,
Your ingenuity for moving this heavy stuff is AWESOME!
Goodmorning from Sunny Florida!
Loving seeing this progress! Thank you so much for sharing this with all of TH-cam! Your editing makes watching this so much more interesting!
Keep going nik..you are a great builder!
You have a rare common sense plus a lot of knowledge at a young age. Thanks for the show.
I held my breath watching you guys muscle that triangle into place. Awesome!😎
Nik, thank you for the video. Your cabin is really starting to take shape and watching you and your friends doing it is really enjoyable. I would suggest that you consider doing the following :
For the next "A" frame (roof rafter) lay it out on the ground tables just as you did with the first "A" frame rafter and make all the cuts needed in the 3 logs but do not bolt them together. Instead, then take the "A" frame apart and pull each log individually up onto the upper floor. After you have all 3 logs pulled up onto the upper floor, then reassemble the "A" frame and bolt it together on the floor and then raise the frame as you did before. That may save a lot of time and problems that you had trying to pull the first "A" frame up already assembled.
I'm going to be a little sad when this build is completed. Love watching this project come along. You do great work!
This building will last for hundreds of years. Long after the man who built it and the thousands who watched him are dead. A testament that human thought and belief, which is converted to action, creates the world around us. That is why this is so immensely inspiring.
You are doing a fantastic job! I am totally impressed with how much you’ve done alone! I built my first cabin with my brother and lots of help when I was about 30. You inspired me to put up a garage with logs on the property! I’m now 64!
Stumbled onto this video and within 1 minute I couldn't stop watching it! I love your style and how relaxed you are at work, I could watch you all day. Can't wait until it's move-in ready.
Gonna try share this series with some mates in hope TH-cam will recommend it to more people, best series of anything I've found so far, keep up the awsome work Nik!
Never seen anyone more passionate about the work they are doing. Buetiful setting for an awesome cabin.
I am so pleased you have some help. It's all coming together beautifully now Nik. 👏👏👏🥰 Well done. xx
Subbed yesterday, done binge watching the series. All caught up with the cabin progress. Can't wait for the next steps. Keep up the good work and vids :)
Very good Nik, well done, those are bloody big logs you are using, they surely won't break very easy and will withstand any storm.
Hello Nik, Very impressive work you are creating a WONDERFUL piece of Structural Artwork !
Your attention to detail is phenomenal, not to overlook the amount of labor that you put into
the tools that you make that allow you to work as a One Man crew, this is my first time writing to you as I just came across your videos while waiting a video on a vintage automobile that I was interested in! My is it not funny how fate works as I have always wanted to build my own real log home!. Please keep up the Great progress and PLEASE keep up the effort of Documenting the process on video!♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Thank You Very Much for the pleasure of watching this artwork in progress 😉
♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸 RJD LOS OSOS, CALIFORNIA
A BEAUTIFUL SMALL COASTAL TOWN HALF WAY BETWEEN LOS ANGLES & SAN FRANCISCO
Where it is so rural that just this morning an adolescent Black Bear was spotted roaming the neighborhood less than a mile from my home , I only mention this because of the name of our town is ( “Los Osos” {Valley of the Bears} ; and I mention this as I wanted to state how Beautiful the surrounding country side location Is of your Log Home😉
Please don't stop whatever you are doing, I watch your entire building videos, and you inspire me. I am excited for you and I will look forward to you uploading the final result of your log cabin. Also on you next video can you please tell us where you are from. The place is beautiful!!
Glad to see everything turned out safe on the A frame lift 👍😁
I have been sitting on the edge of my seat through this episode. This is going to be one of the strongest cabins ever. Just be safe.
Some great ingenuity being displayed on how to get large heavy objects up on the house with just a winch and pulleys.
An idea: Once you get the triangle tip above the top of the house, you can use some long thin logs with a "Y" cradle on the top to push each leg into the air. This will shift your mass higher and make pulling it onto the roof easier. Also, if you oil the logs on the side that is sliding, that might ease some of the friction.
Amazing determination , Grit , and mechanical imagination. This World NEEDS more young men NOT afraid to work hard and Stretch them selves. Work Safe and may God Bless You .