$3,000 DIY Barrel Sauna Full Build How-To

[@Uninen]

As a Finn I approve this message. (Practically every house in Finland has a sauna, and even most flats have saunas!)

[@dad_moose]

Amerikan suomalaisetkin rakastavat saunaamme

[@ItsRainingSteak]

Dude, steel roof cover is a Damm good idea, never even thought of it

[@nicktimorin7853]

Cool video- gonna use it as a guide to build mine. The only thing I will add is additional wall inside to avoid heat loss and have a small room before you enter inside sauna. Cheers!

[@TNels]

Excellent build video! Looks like the perfect true to roots sauna.

[@seanzawko09]

Beautiful. Thank you for all the great ideas. I’ll build one of these this summer for here in Alaska.

[@markhurst1716]

Where did you get the woodstove from?

[@ianrobinson5841]

You are one talented chap! 👍

[@stuntdrvr]

finally exactly what I've been looking for

[@mikebuettnersummerbreezela3214]

Excellent job. Only one item I would I add is a stove pipe damper, you'll use less wood and retain more heat. It might be already installed. Just not mentioned.

[@BurtReynoldstash]

Great video and build, the wriggly tin roof looks really cool.

[@MikedenOuden-h2i]

Nicely done! Easier than anticipated. Thanks

[@davidleiper1]

Awesome video- thank you Taren!

[@AtlanticwayExplorer]

The Sauna is a great job, probably the steel straps would give you a real tightly bound, im not sure of your choice of roofing though. However it looks like you have a great Sauna for the price.

[@UKCG_2]

FYI. S4S stands for “surfaced on 4 sides” (i.e., one edge of the board is trued up on a jointer, then run through a planer to mill the top & bottom, and finally run through a table saw to clean up the other edge).

[@MrChristiangraham]

Excellent work, Taren.

[@chrisspezowka8417]

Thanks for the great vid. I’m on Vancouver Island as well. A sauna like this is a must have.

[@charlesfkonkle6179]

Thanks for producing this video. in after thought the inner floor slats build at 14:50 with some dimensional planning could be from the discarded byproduct of the gable walls made at 6:32

[@markweaver1012]

Very nice. Instead of routing the curved edges on the slats, it might be easier to cut angles on the slat edges (easier for me, anyway, since I have a table saw but only small router table). Also, for cutting the slot, I'd probably end up doing that with a few passes of a circular saw and the clean out with a chisel (or maybe even bend some layers of thin trim boards around the inside of the curve to serve the same purpose). And for the spot I have in mind for doing this some day, a large rear window would be a must.

[@andrew4480]

Thank you for this ! 👍

[@kevinp5017]

Great video. And the price is right! I’m on the mainland and was wondering if you have a link to where you purchased the wood stove? I know they can drive the cost of the build up for sure.

[@yuliastavnichaya4434]

Was wondering the same :)

[@drewmorrison2303]

Can you recommend the exact router bits that you used. When I use your links, they have multiple options for sizes.

[@rogermellie001]

That's awesome Taren well done! Now you're part of the online makers community as well! MikeP (mottivator) 👍

[@highplainshollarhomestead3188]

Thanks for the video. Nice build. I see room for improvements. Im about to build my first sauna.

[@kaisoren1734]

What's the name of router bit you are using for milling groove ? 5:39

[@Tylerinthecapital]

Great video, thanks.

[@caseystamand]

Learned a lot

[@flairmaister]

Great build and information! The only point of critique I have is the neverending music that gets a bit annoying..

[@roylegrand9904]

Thank you very much for such a thorough and meticulous explanation. This ads on a lot to one's vision on how to approach to the building process. Just to mention: with a water added, it's not a Sauna any longer, but a Turkish Bath, or a "steam room". The whole point of Sauna is a "dry hot air".

[@alexprymack7834]

How's the sauna holding up a year on? Can we get an update?

[@adamrogowski2748]

This please!

[@chrisstrider]

That’s a beauty

[@PPCCO.]

nice project.

[@VenilaRice]

Thanks for the vid, you inspired me to build me own! QUESTION: How long have you had the sauna? How's the wood expansion and contraction? Do you see gaps in between the wood?

[@joshuatarrant6509]

What stove did you end up using for the sauna?

[@michaelbishop6484]

i sauna on average 3-5 times a week and would HATE having to load wood into it every day

[@WellWithHels]

So cool Taren! Loved seeing the build :) Have you guys got sauna hats? We tried them for the first time a few weeks ago and they are a game changer!! x

[@JerGon97]

Nice build, did you have a link on where you bought your wood stove?

[@derekeden1163]

honestly with a rock bottom deal on the wood and it being home made, I'm surprised how much this costs. This is how much they are sold for at a warehouse.

[@robholland290]

This may have been Canadian dollars and not US dollars. Can’t say for sure

[@tritt78]

No it’s not lol. Maybe an infrared sauna

[@Ranchohieloyfuego]

Saunas go for 6k and up. I know because I install them. I use to build them and still do when people want custom from 10k -40k

[@derekeden1163]

Read my comment again. From warehouse. Yes this is what they sell them for at bulk.

[@review010]

​@@derekeden1163 well, he's not buying for bulk. Who would for personal use?

[@lionelm8053]

Beautiful sauna, mate! Well done. Which brand and type of sealant did you use on the exterior?

[@TrevorBuchan-q3f]

Great video. Why do you say it will only last 6-7 years?

[@GingerHawksvideos]

Nice work man. Great video.

[@idrizbinaku5838]

What kind of wood is used to make that please, thank you

[@scottbramley1778]

Come Alongs?!?!?!? You mean ratchet straps hahahaha Nice build though ;)

[@danbush7401]

Hi Taren - we've built our sauna and now we are installing the stove. Do you have one that you reccomend? Thanks!

[@woodyshepherd6904]

Great video! Thanks for all the tips. Question: you said something about lasting 7-10 years. Is there any particular reason you think it would only last that long? Thanks again!

[@leonmilner9994]

I don't think that he's correct. If he re-does the stain every couple years, it should last forever. Solid build!

[@rachelari1271]

Thank you! It’s beautiful. Where can we buy the wood stove?

[@svdv2000]

Round side up!

[@craigwagner763]

Beautiful, do you have an outside air intake for the stove?

[@booksandbitcoinpodcast9381]

How’s this thing holding up 2 years later? I think I’m tempted to recreate it

[@chriswalker2678]

How many of your boards did you rout for the barrel?

[@MrKidslick]

Nice 👍🏼

[@pilotscott1204]

Great video. I've seen similar kits selling for over $10,000 now. One was close to $20,000, with just a simple interior room divider that increased the cost. Having one of these is a dream of mine, but I have no where near the woodworking skills you guys obviously have.

[@simo5107]

It’s not hard. Just put the time in you can even buy tongue and groove planks and then all you have to do is build the gable walls, base, and put it all together. If it’s a dream make it happen. Don’t do the talk

[@MichaelMatson-z9j]

I’ve seen some where they put an aluminum foil wrap. How does the wood not mold overtime especially with all that moisture?

[@cankerscarves1806]

I am looking into getting a wood fired sauna. Either building one myself or getting a kit. I'm also located on Vancouver Island. Are you able to use this unit during the summer months while there is a fire ban? I'm worried about being limited to when I can use it if I go with wood over electric. Thanks!

[@paramount4188]

Thank you for the Tutorial. Question for the male\female radius bits you used. What Diameter\depth did you use for 1 1" board?

[@guatf1]

What typ of wood did you use?

[@allforcreativity]

Hi thanks for your informative video really appreciated, I'm doing research on building my own sauna & can't find any good advice on wood burning stoves which one did you get?

[@megapixel1123]

Do you have plans available to purchase?

[@PA_1986]

I’m wondering how do you get the lenght of your board to make the radius for the front and back panel ? Since everything is 6 feet, is it a 3 feet piece of wood ?

[@dashanedzelskyi9853]

Where is your wood stove from?

[@bobdowling]

Hi Taren, could you please share the brand and model of the wood stove in your sauna. thanks.

[@tomreynolds7600]

Where did you order the cedar S4S from?

[@michaelvykhor4520]

Great video, any wood treatment inside sauna?

[@djdnl]

Thanks for the video! I would love to build one but I live in Cochrane Alberta. A little bit of different weather. Would there be additional insulation needed or better heater?

[@coltcc54]

You could lay double bubble wrap insulation on top of the sauna underneath the steel Roofing that would help hold heating on the top half

[@stuntdrvr]

what type of wood? did I miss that?

[@JesusisLord78]

What type of wood is that? Can I use teak or rosewood ?

[@SalishSeaLandscapingLtd.]

looking for links to the router bits

[@maxthompson907]

would it make sense because its built like a boat on the bottom to have a drain hole at the lowest point?

[@Nettie_lou]

Where can I buy the black 6' long sheet metal roofing? I see other colors but not black. Thank you

[@chadofamerica]

Could you be more specific with the router bits you used?

[@nunyabusinessfriend]

This is AWESOME. What’s the internal height measurement/how tall could one be without having to crouch?

[@An0n_Ym0us_79]

I’m assuming it would be easy to use an electric heater in place of the wood heater?

[@huskeyboy]

Very Hygge and Beautiful build! What stain did you use? Thanks for the video.

[@plausible.deaniability]

I was wondering the same thing...

[@nickcruz7905]

What kind of snow load do you think this will handle? I live in CO and can get some snow.

[@oleks4862]

Did you remove the screws after putting a strap around the barrel?

[@cvzphotography]

Does anyone know if a residential sauna needs a drain?

[@rogerblauvelt367]

where did you get the stove?

[@VIVAFPV]

what is the wood stove you used ? Looking to buy one. thanks

[@jefferey2121]

Who was your Cedar supplier?

[@electorofsaxony7646]

Great work. Personal note, as a TV producer, dear god the background music is annoying 😂. Other than that great work

[@KTeuni]

Love this! What type of stove is in there and where did you purchase it? Thanks!

[@chrishayden8]

How easy is it to get the sauna up to 180-200 degrees in cold winter weather?

[@TriathlonTaren]

Takes about an hour of stoking the fire in the winter, about 40-45mins in the summer.

[@danbush7401]

Nice, Taren - may I ask what type of wood did you use - Cedar? Thanks! Were going to follow your lead and make one of these here in Atlanta, GA

[@Bicklehoff794]

He said western red cedar

[@dddmmm21]

Did you also seal or finish in any way the inside? I wonder about wood being only sealed on one side but at same time I would not want chemicals cooking inside with all the heat... Thanks

[@BRpunkRock]

They make a natural oil specifically for sauna interiors "Sauna Wood Oil" should be a good keyword search.

[@brucewayne4019]

That is awsome Taren I had been looking at similar love it!! Just curious about how long does it take to get up to usable temperature.?? I was thinking of doing the same with wood fire as cheaper and a lot easier than getting an electric one hooked up but was concerned with how long before using it you need to stoke the fire... Guess great if want to use in the evening after work stoke fire do a workout and hopefully up to heat by then... guess could do the same in morning if only takes an hour to get hot... Im Travis not bruce my sons account....;)

[@mewmew32]

he said in the video it takes an hour

[@yuliastavnichaya4434]

Beautiful sauna! Where did you get that stove? Building my own now and having a hard time finding a stove like this for a reasonable price. Tajnsk’

[@ontheroadagainny-tx6491]

Get a few sauna hats,,,vvery important

[@jk9677]

About how heavy do you think this things weighs? I may need to move mine at some point and was curious if you think that's doable?

[@Rennsport911]

Definitely heavy. Only way I see to move this easily is with a tractor with pallet forks to reach underneath it and strapping it down. That or suspending it from a front end loader. Then it could be placed on a trailer and transported.

[@markweaver1012]

It probably wouldn't be *that* hard to disassemble and reassemble. Number the slats, take off the roofing, loosen the straps, and start pulling out the slats.

[@mewmew32]

aren't those fabric straps going to disintegrate after a few seasons in the elements?

[@drewkoslow7754]

Probably should replace them every few years.

[@jeroenvanseeters2985]

Is that 3000 CAD?

[@ericscheffers6740]

You state your boards are 1" thick, are they a true 3/4" dressed S4S board or dressed 5/4 board finished to 1" thick? thanks in advance for responding.

[@chriskinnee4466]

Those are 5/4 barefoot decking, s4s 100%. I'd build 3 stick framed type before I'd build 1 build one.. lol

[@Ojb_1959]

You want a sauna? Move to S. Louisiana in the summer.🥵

[@TheRealJ8]

What do you do about spiders?

[@jedinaiit2345]

😂😂

[@Noold]

The price of cedar near me, this is like 6k in wood alone.

[@AidanSkoyles]

nice work but that silver tape on the chimney is not going to last.

Nice and beautiful congrats. I loved the work. but please also add your own labor cost 😅 and alternative costs 😂 to find your total relevant cost

[@TheDrgibbs]

sell one of your TT bike and but a sauna :)

[@celli351]

Why would it only last 7 years?!

[@yoeddie555]

fyi, S4S = Surfaced 4 Sides

[@LoadingGod]

Looks cold, you didnt post temp. Sad.

[@Ahkomaton]

So it was $3000 only because your lumber mill had rock bottom prices at that time. So this price isn't really realistic.