5 Days Building a Humble Homestead (No Talking, DIY, ASMR)

[@whatacharlot]

I really love this 'living history' subset of bushcraft. It's an important (and far more hands-on) way of studying history, especially in eras where mass communication was only just kind of beginning to develop. It puts you directly in the shoes of the people instead of rifling through records of diaries or newspapers. It feels more.. personal, in a way. All that to say, I appreciate what you're doing. It takes a well-rounded individual to pioneer like this--what with building, cooking, mending, and preserving all needing to be done--and it is an inspiration to look to areas of life where we may be lacking. I hope all goes well for you on the homestead, especially in the upcoming winter.

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you so much I truly appreciate you saying that. I also love the living history bushcraft genera on youtube and I wish there were more of it. I'd love to see a traditional native American channel or even someone do life during the great depression. I hope that as AI begins to take over every aspect of our lives that more people turn to the past.

[@douggibson4140]

You, sir, are lucky to have survived that killer turkey encounter.

[@MrBodyguard380]

But lost a food source.

[@snakenbits4279]

Not sure what time of year this was filmed, but probably still gotta obey state hunting laws.

[@WesternPioneer]

Yep, when I filmed this turkey season had just ended.

[@MrBodyguard380]

Back in the time period being emulated by these videos, hunting season was whenever a source of food was found. Back then, it would have been a lost opportunity.

[@bettytroyer9436]

The brome sage was already dry enough to start a fire so must have been late summer /early fall...

[@pedrokollert]

Me and my friend always watch your videos. We live in Brazil, where laws are strict regarding the use of wood and camping, so we can't do that kind of thing ourselves, but we love watching you do it. I'm sure your videos will soon have millions of views, so I'm taking this chance now to comment and have you read it. Congratulations on that, it's inspiring.

[@WesternPioneer]

I appreciate you saying that thank you, but I'm really sorry to hear about those strict laws, that's terrible. I know how you feel, I used to live in a big city (Los Angeles) where I couldn't do anything like this and I loved watching the silent camping bushcraft videos. I'm so thankful that I can now make videos like that for people around the world. Thank you so much for watching and it makes me really happy to know you're enjoying them.

[@leslieb.1907]

I hope you take of the two dogs…feed & care for them! They’re your new companions!

[@Sjors_23]

This is like time traveling. Great content!

[@staciemiller1339]

You will need a mail order bride soon! Love your videos. Indiana

[@WesternPioneer]

I really do!

[@BettySpringer-l5l]

I wish I could smell the cedar and the food over the campfire! You are doing great!

[@mevisnaturae]

Absolutely spectacular content. Congratulations on creating something totally original and authentic.

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you that means a lot to me.

[@jefferyfowler7955]

Born and raised in South East oklahoma, there were lots of these cedar cabins built in the valleys between the mountains. There is still some around if a person knows where to look. My papa was choctaw and called these old cabins sod buster houses man it's inspiring to see someone bringing back some of old hertitage. I can't wait to see what ya have planned next. Btw he says most of the houses had outdoor kitchens because of heat inside, and being cedar, they would go up in flames like gas. in the house, they did have a good wood stove inside for the winters, and he said you could always find a big pot of beans or a stew simmering on that old stove.

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you so much for commenting and mentioning all that. An outdoor kitchen is a great idea, I've been worried about how hot the inside of the cabin will get when I cook. But because a lot of my cabin is cedar when I do cook inside I'll have a big fire extinguisher behind the scenes just in case.

[@josehenriquecacianodeolive3186]

I'm from Brazil and I've been following your work and everything has been spectacular, congratulations

[@erroleabrown4317]

You must be very happy with the process and of course the rain staying away for a while, thanks for the catch up, your a lucky man having that freedom

[@austinrogers465]

I bet you're looking forward to getting that watering hole big enough to get in yourself. Great stuff, I love the little details, the char cloth, the walking plow. You must have had to sell the horses to buy all those handmade nails though!

[@WesternPioneer]

I'm definitely going to be taking a bath in that watering hole some day, it's full of frogs and I'll probably come out dirtier than I went in but it will be fun, looks like it's going to be a hot summer.

[@audiotechlabs4650]

From what I see you are using cedar trees for your build? They last a long time! This cabin reminds me of pix I’ve seen of cabins built 200 years ago out on the prairie. Either the people who built them or the cabins themselves were called “Sod Busters”! You were smart to build near a forest. Some were built from adobe like clay. Looks like you will be ready to live in the cabin before winter. Thanxz

[@WesternPioneer]

Yes they are mostly cedar trees and that's why I picked them, you know your stuff! Fun fact I almost titled the channel "Sod Buster."

[@todstrucks2919]

Looking good a lot of work but definitely worth it. Great you brought the inspectors along. Thanks

[@paulacreman4413]

Great to see your progress. I look forward to the next episode. Cheers Paul.

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you Paul!

[@Marcosllopesh.0]

I'm from Brazil, I watched all your videos, I really like your content

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you I'm glad you like them!

[@southerncooker6475]

Looking forward to more! Take care! Blessings!

[@Dino-52j]

Man, this is great. Love that crazy red dirt. Looks difficult to work with. Keep them coming!

[@firstnamelastname-gb4bi]

Recently found your channel I look forward to every video thank you for the content and ideas you've given me keep it coming God bless

[@scottfoster2487]

I think alot of folks could sure benifit stepping back a few years and live a slower simpler life.

[@WesternPioneer]

Me too.

[@hessu2934]

This is just...relaxing..nice work

[@clydemccall5323]

glad to see u survived the tornados

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you! I really should dig a tornado shelter by the cabin.

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

This is VERY hard work and LOVED the hand forged camp set. I am a blacksmith and make timber framing tools so if your needing something and would like to collaborate then let me know. Keep up the great work and this little cabin will become a GREAT home...one day at a time!

[@WesternPioneer]

That's amazing thank you! I'll remember you for sure. Also I just check out your channel and subscribed, I love that bridge you built.

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

@@WesternPioneer thank you for the love...😁👍🏼

[@tommygunsTX]

I always look forward to these vidoes

[@city_boys]

Buddy, when I tell you I thoroughly enjoyed every video so far, I mean every word. can't wait to see more!

[@WesternPioneer]

I really appreciate that, thank you.

[@bigjohnson1825]

I just knew we was having turkey for supper!!!

[@KyillFyatPeePole]

so excited for this video! i loved pt one, unfortunate that the algorithm isnt realy boosting this as much as it should

[@WesternPioneer]

I appreciate that thank you.

[@kimreddy3434]

I'm living in the west thanks to you i feel like a pioneer. Awesome video. The turkey was a tough one to watch😢. Blessings from South Africa 🌍🇿🇦💌🙏👍

[@knolltop314]

Enjoy seeing each of the episodes. Turkey is mighty wary quarry. Your stick-to-it mentality, know-how, and energy level are commendable! Assuming little/no maintenance, would ya venture guess how long the structure would remain livable?

[@WesternPioneer]

Thanks! I honestly don't know but I'm excited to find out. The cedar should last a long time and I'll make sure to do a good job finishing the roof so it doesn't leak. I'm hopeful it will last decades but I wouldn't be surprised if in 4 years it requires some major maintenance. We'll find out!

[@shadygremlin9702]

I am glad you survived that Wild Turkey Attack. It was a close one, but you prevailed with your trusty 6shooter. Me, it would have been dinner, breakfast & dinner again lol, love camp roasted sweet potato. Liked & Sub'd .. great content. Love the dog patrol. .44 Smith & Wesson?

[@WesternPioneer]

haha yeah I'm lucky to be alive. Luckily for her it wasn't turkey season or my 45 single action army would have gotten some use.

[@jerrystout3032]

Damn nice work Bud!!!😇

[@toddtusler1024]

excellent work. thank you

[@Daisy-sc6tm]

I am so curious as to what area you're in. Im from Texas and my grandma while growing up lived in a few different types of dwellings. When her family first came to Texas they lived in a dugout. She was born in the dugout. They lived in a sod house up until she was 11 then they moved into a house like the one your building. The kitchen was separate from the house. She said it was for 2 reasons . It was too hot in the summer and if the kitchen caught fire they only had to rebuild it and not the whole house. They also added onto it as the family grew. She was born in January of 1900. She also said people were still living in dugouts well into the 1920s. Things were still wild west like then in parts of Texas.

[@WesternPioneer]

That's so cool thank you for sharing that! I'm in Oklahoma and I've been worried about cooking inside because of how hot it might get, you might have just inspired me to make a new building after this one.

[@paulinebaker9302]

My parents had an outside kitchen and an inside kitchen. They built a smokehouse on the south side of the house. As the family expanded they turned the smoke house into a bedroom for 4 kids. We built our house out of rock and logs. (And lots of tar on roof angles😂)

[@WesternPioneer]

@@paulinebaker9302 That's awesome!

[@Daisy-sc6tm]

@@WesternPioneer lol do it. You will be much more happy in the summer. I don't even want to turn the oven on with my AC when it's pushing 100 outside.

[@LOSTManBushcraft]

Man that's really hard job and you are doing well. Good job!

[@dandarling5990]

Love working with cedar. Your cedar looks different than our northern white cedar. I bet that red cedar smells great. I have 30 acre cedar swamp waiting for my trapping cabin build.

[@WesternPioneer]

That's amazing! Please make videos of you building it. And yes I does smell pretty good.

[@dumbidiot3650]

12:07 my face when I’m building my families homestead out near New Mexico and I see a trail of feathered men on horses riding over the ridge

[@WesternPioneer]

Last words, "Get off my lawn!"

[@Mikestone1982]

I'm descended from Oklahoma pioneers and Muskogee Creek tribe. This content is like looking into my past. Keep up the great work!

[@WesternPioneer]

That's amazing! Do you have any stories passed down about what life was like for them in the late 1800's? And thank you!

[@Mikestone1982]

@@WesternPioneer I do, I've also got a few interviews that some of them did describing what life was like.

[@shawnhenry6670]

Thinking that waterhole gonna be calling all the animals!

[@shadygremlin9702]

shoot I might be taking a quick dip and then make a stone area .. ?slip-n-slide?

[@fromantv5170]

This will blow up just give it time!!

[@Shynethehypocrite]

breathtaking

[@alexrodgers9247]

Goodonya for thanking God for your food, (safety and abilities)!

[@SanJuanMountainBob]

Will, your channel is some of the best stuff on KZbin. You should have a million subscribers. Blessings!

[@Vikingwerk]

Amen to that!

[@jessquinn6106]

Just wandered on to this and I am so amazed. It reminds me of the old PBS show like "Frontier House" "Pioneer House" "Texas House and the others. Just with out the narration. You are living the dream. My dream. Just amazing. I am hooked.

[@WesternPioneer]

Hey thank you so much!

[@dplk9geneve103]

Hello, Thank you for these beautiful videos, can you show us what equipment you use, construction, cooking, fire, etc. Thank you for what you do, it’s enriching. Patrick of Switzerland

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you so much Patrick. Someday once the cabin is all done I'd love to start making a series of behind the scenes videos and talk about all that stuff. Those are some of the things that fascinate me and I'd love to share them.

[@dplk9geneve103]

@@WesternPioneer Great, I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next. Thank you again for what you do. Good day

[@snowdrop1590]

An interesting build. Inbetween the outer soil wall and the inner timber retaining wall did some of these cabins have a stone/rock and clay layer to help keep water from seeping into the interior space? Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@WesternPioneer]

I don't really know what most people did. There are a lot of pictures of these dugouts from the time period but they're all pictures of the exterior and very few interior. I don't think people lived in these very long and they upgraded as soon as they could but I'm looking forward to trying to figure out what people might have done. I'll do trial and error until I figure it out.

[@neutrino109]

Dogs like, who am I to argue?

[@rickywhite7578]

Finally another episode

[@rosspayne2235]

Wow hickory 😊!!!

[@midwesthistorycomesalive1895]

Alright I been waiting for this video! You get your square nails yet ? Keep up The Awesome work !

[@WesternPioneer]

I sure did but I've already filmed the next two episodes so it will be a little while before they make an appearance.

[@Ouachita.Mule.School]

What a blessing.

[@PoorLonsomeCowboy]

Arthur Morgan if he never met Dutch

[@carlosvassel]

Excelente video gracias

[@luvadane]

I grew up in southwestern Oklahoma so I’m pretty sure you’re in the red river area, if so, be on the lookout for migrating elk, if it’s in season and they wander onto your property, you may procure some cool antlers to put on your house as well as a hide and many planned meals!

[@WesternPioneer]

That would be amazing.

[@huqu396]

hey cowboy cool

[@dormbasedbusiness]

Good stuff man. Been looking forward to every episode. Do you haul your wagon with you each camping weekend? If so, what do you use to pull it? Thanks for some great content and keep making these nostalgic videos!

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you! I leave it out there and I'll cover it if there's going to be bad weather. I had planned on hauling it back and forth but I think with the uneven ground it would put too much wear and tear on it as the wheels aren't in the best shape.

[@karenwright9123]

Nice day for building a house...a few animals to keep you company,birds singing,some grub. Do you need a wife?😁

[@WesternPioneer]

I sure do! I'm looking for a wife that is a better cook than me (shouldn't be difficult) and is willing to give me 8 children. I should mention I give great forehead kisses.

[@MountainWild66]

This is a super cool project. Good work man. Where did you get your cooking irons and grill?

[@WesternPioneer]

Thanks. I got them from crazycrow .com and I really like them except I wouldn't put meat directly on the grill because the metal has been painted.

[@MountainWild66]

@@WesternPioneer oh cool thanks

[@jbthor9032]

How did you get the wagon there? I never saw the very beginning. Was it horse drawn or modern day pick up truck? I'll keep watching. You're doing a great job 👏 👍 🙌 👌

[@WesternPioneer]

Thanks! I wish I had horses because pulling the wagon with a team would be a dream come true but for right now I'm towing it with a small tractor.

[@MountainRancher]

New subscriber. I love what I see. Thank you.

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you!

[@LeviRay-pq1nr]

In the first episode, you had nothing now a few days later you have half a house built so nice to see one man build all that

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you!

[@rusumarius5875]

Din România va salut cu respect

[@WesternPioneer]

Mulțumesc!

[@eduardotillmann1]

How are you doing cowpoke? Where's your horse?

[@Mohammed2809]

اشاهدك من المملكة العربية السعودية 🖐🇸🇦

[@jill-ti7oe]

👍

[@16ft2in]

Well, guess that's not drinking water any more. Maybe a wall around and cap?

[@WesternPioneer]

Yes eventually I'll dig it deeper and add some structure to it. It's funny I keep thinking I should take a bath in it after a hard days work but I think I'd come out dirtier.

[@hectorblogsviajero1623]

Empezaste al revés la 🏡😅🎉

[@cedric3913]

Bonjour quel arbre utilisez vous ? Bonne journée

[@WesternPioneer]

Ce sont principalement des cèdres

[@DmitryKDV]

Hello, i like you video. What this a state ? WY. Thanks for video !!!👍

[@WesternPioneer]

Thank you! I'm in Oklahoma where the winds come sweeping down the plains.

[@millstrive]

BUSTED! The word OK is whispered at 12:47 when crouching down to the campfire. Buy it's OK, I'm also at the age where I'm probably gonna grunt etc. When I crouch down. But for real, I enjoy the content, don't really mind the ASMR or if you were to talk, either way. There's a famous channel where thr guy also never talks, but he has captions explaining what he's doing and why so people can read that if they want more context/ to learn. Have you considered that?

[@WesternPioneer]

You caught me! You're the first. haha there's also a few places when you can hear me whisper "ah darn," I just can't help it. But thank you I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. And yes there is a way to turn on and off closed captions where I could explain with text exactly what I'm doing, I just haven't figured out how to do that yet, I really should do it.

[@VWbetterthanbmw]

IM an early subscriber i really want to Build my own house too

[@WesternPioneer]

I'd recommend it, it's incredibly rewarding.

[@bettytroyer9436]

Just came across this. Interesting. When I first saw what came up, I thought this was being built out of sod. I'd like to see someone build a house out of sod, just like the pioneers would have in a treeless area. Folks lived in those buildings for years.... How did they do it?

[@Bjorn_1095AD]

I couldn’t help notice that noise in the background, like a banging sort of noise What is it?

[@WesternPioneer]

I'm not sure exactly when you're talking about but there has been construction on the property next door so it might be that or a big truck bouncing down the dirt road. I try to minimize that stuff the best I can but it's tough.

[@luvadane]

The Commanche disliked this video

[@jaybeam9553]

Just one question why didn't you peel the logs

[@WesternPioneer]

Cedar doesn't rot the same way most wood does so I figured it wasn't necessary however it would have looked a lot better and probably make it less of a fire hazard now that I think about it. The other reason is I'm stressed for time if I want to get wheat planted this year.

[@IXDimitriXI]

Red Dead actualization

[@auzzie4435]

The thing that would stop me from doing this is spiders lol 😂 I am deathly afraid of spiders

[@WesternPioneer]

haha oh no! Well fair warning the next episode has a close up of a black widow spider. It happens at 19 minutes in so look away if you need to.

[@auzzie4435]

@@WesternPioneer lol 😂 will do thanks for the warning

[@hectorblogsviajero1623]

😅🎉😂

[@BobbyBurleson-dc1ni]

When are we going to see the finished cabin?

[@WesternPioneer]

I'm working as hard and as fast as I can. I think within two months I'll have the windows in and the whole thing inclosed. I can't wait to fill it up with antiques from the time period.

[@Thaonguyen-vx]

Theo dõi bạn từ Việt Nam

[@WesternPioneer]

Cảm ơn vì đã xem!

[@Thaonguyen-vx]

@@WesternPioneer Thank you new friend, nice to meet my friend Thao Nguyen

[@nelsonzepeda7905]

What part of Oklahoma you located sir ?? I watch ur videos , im from honduras 🇭🇳 centro 🇭🇳 america , but i live in Muskogee Oklahoma

[@WesternPioneer]

Oh no way! I'm in Pauls Valley

[@dalekronk496]

Is it wrong I know the state he is in by the red dirt

[@user-lo3zu7rg6v]

❤❤❤🎉😮🤝👈

[@RustamGani-pd9vv]

👍❤

[@SamsungGalaxyA114G]

🎉

[@JoshuaMurr-j4d]

What state is that, looks like Oklahoma?

[@WesternPioneer]

Yes it sure is!

[@JoshuaMurr-j4d]

@@WesternPioneer home sweet home!!

[@bradleywells696]

Where you at my guy. Its been 2 weeks i need me a dose.

[@WesternPioneer]

Things have slowed down a little because of this heat but I'm editing the next video now and I've already started filming the video that will come out after that. Once the cabin is done I should be able to come out with videos faster.

[@bradleywells696]

@@WesternPioneer All good. I was only horsing. Love the content. Stay safe and cool.

[@hilton1119]

Algoritmo

[@deniseeichemberger1620]

Judiação dos dogs. 😢😢😢😢🐕‍🦺🍗🥩😞

[@WesternPioneer]

Por que você diz isso?

[@pacopato4047]

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