Constructing a Bushcraft Waterwheel / Harnessing Hydropower Energy for My Log Cabin Camp

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

there's so few people making stuff with this level of integrity and attention to detail, these videos are special. thank you.

[@Advoko]

Thank you for such a high praise!

[@edwardatnardellaca]

I agree, truely a rare kind of content worthy of celebration!

[@jimjamsncrt3586]

I 100 percent agree. Incredible craftmenship.

[@bjgarris]

By far, my favorite channel, would love to do this but I’m broken. Still knowledge doing it is not wasted.

[@mikewedgwood697]

This kind of work is a hobby that's why.

[@tomjjackson21]

Thank you Jesus, an hour long upload! Easily my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@DJ-uk5mm]

‘In this project I planed wood to my hearts content’ I love this guy. Thanks for your showing your projects and sharing your philosophy :-)

[@MaydupNem]

I love that this guy says "a chainsaw is not a precision tool" and then makes flawless milling cuts with it

[@djblademaster]

I loved the detailed long version, near one hour of best entertainment.

[@tonyfnd]

Agreed. 100% love the longer, in depth videos from time to time.

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

It didn't feel like an hour. I was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire video.

[@steeleanderson1172]

Longer is better, especially when the videos are so infrequent. I wish I could speak Russian so I could understand what is happening on the Russian channel.

[@blonelyturpen3333]

Truth!

[@heckyes]

Why even have a Netflix subscription, this is the kind of content we all need to be watching.

[@SapioiT]

Because Netflix does the job of catalogueing and sorting the videos. Someone could do the same, if they made a website which used an to insert the youtube page of each video into their page, to make it look and feel more like netflix, than like youtube. Yes, I am suggesting a movie directory website for youtube content.

[@michaelscherer4977]

This guy is operating on a completely different level than any other human being on the planet. Truly inspirational.

[@RefugeeOfModernity]

agreed. i am in awe when i watch his vids

[@josephlipetzky2825]

I think all of us wish we could be as knowledgeable as he is, a brilliant craftsman, keep it up

[@gallopingg1]

FOR SURE.

[@sevenarchers5953]

Max I really enjoyed the longer format. It's nice for a change, and the quality of your videography is very professional. your

[@sevenarchers5953]

Max, I really enjoyed the longer format. It was a nice change, and the quality of your videography is very professional. Thank you for all the time and effort you expend to share this with us. Good bless.

[@jamessteinerjr7385]

35 years woodworking and I’m blown away! Amazed at your talent

[@marsrover001]

In America we have a saying "measure twice, cut once". In Russia you have "measure 7 times, cut once". The quality of this craftsmanship reflects that. Through impatience and over-use of power tools I question if I could build a water wheel that even functions. Yet you have made something that spins true using the bare minimum of tools. Absolutely incredible.

[@DonBarthel]

Yeah I couldn't build this. I'd use a large truck wheel on a hub with the blades welded inside the walls of the wheel.

[@dodgeplow]

When I was in school, the expression was "cut it twice, still too short"

[@VasileIuga]

In Northern Romania we have a joke. The German measures 10 times and cuts once, the Romanian measures once and cuts 10 times.

[@33jayy]

And most importantly he grew wheat and grinds them with the help of his wheel system and makes bread out of it🤗 An absolute legend 😎

[@anglerfish61]

in The Netherlands we have "Measuring is knowing" (meten is weten)

[@lara_xy]

I am really amazed at what you can create! Crazy to think that people only used to have these in everyday life

[@F.o.s.t.e.r.]

An attorney, engineer, craftsman, teacher and not an ounce of arrogance. I don't know how you do it, but thank you so much for recording it. Oh, also; the switching back and forth on different tasks isn't uncomfortable at all. It gives the story continuity and keeps it flowing without getting boring. It honestly helps the hour long format flow by in what seems to be minutes. All and all, your videos are great and they keep getting better.

[@CharlesSeipke]

I agree

[@jebatevrana]

Could not have said it better myself. Well done.

[@drgs6252]

Probably single

[@ffaubert1]

My grandfather told me that change was as good as a rest.

[@hypnotherapycw]

i have no clue where you see/feel/hear arrogance. as a psychotherapist, i call both BULL SHIT "FOSTER" and PROJECTION. arrogance is just insecurity. this man, Max is not insecure. he just goes and does. perhaps it's time for you "FOSTER" to take a page... or... even... to get a course of therapy to look at your insecurities and why you project them onto others. pitiful.

[@haddow777]

I agree with people who liked the longer video. The work involved in the project demands a closer inspection of the process. In a way, because the job itself demands time, so should the video. That was awesome.

[@eggycat]

Your voice is like a Russian Werner Herzog - very calming. I really liked the long format!

[@33jayy]

He is the Bob Ross of Russia 🤗

[@17Liberty76]

You are inspiring multiple generations at once. My ten year old son was mesmerized for the entire video with me

[@33jayy]

This hope video will be an inspiration for your son 🤗

[@digdugdat2847]

The amount of effort in making this Waterwheel exponentially surpasses an average viewer's effort in watching a video over 15 minutes long. For the amount of content, effort, and exertion used into making this, anyone that thinks this is too long hasn't fully appreciated what they just saw. This is a great vid, well worth the time watching.

[@Cyclonut96]

Yes and I appreciated the references of how some things worked out two years later while building in the “present”

[@josephmiller997]

Well said. Only those of us who have built things with our hands have some idea of the effort and dedication it takes to do projects like this.

[@dkpianist]

I have watched literally hundreds of regular woodworking videos on YT and enjoyed many of them, but this really takes the cake. Amazing work. Thank you so much.

[@gushlergushler]

I love how you say "many of you will question x y z..." while I am just sitting here admiring your patience and ability to learn all the skills you display. The length of the video was great, I wanted to go to bed an hour ago but this was worth staying up for and time flew by. Brilliant in every way to me.

[@Advoko]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@thakyou5005]

For someone like me, who's looking for advices in bushcrafting and not only that, but very relaxing nature videos, this video is gold, my friend.

[@JohnSmith-se9yl]

Privet Max...The experiment was a complete SUCCESS! As far as I'm concerned, this was the best video presentation you have done. For me the hour flew by like it was minutes, that's how absorbed I was. Your attention to detail is fantastic and I learn/enjoy watching you work with raw materials gathered from nature, keep it up my friend...thanks again Max for a most illuminating time...

[@ali191]

Watched it twice now, will watch again. Great video.

[@jdinkorea]

Sir, I am in awe. Please continue. I will (due to age and health) never be able to replicate your efforts, but it pleases me to know that men such as yourself are still out there and sharing their methods with all who are willing to learn. Thank you.

[@erfmfre9692]

Hard to believe that this video was almost an hour long; I didn’t want it to end. Best one yet Max, and much appreciated.

[@maxnovakovics2568]

"in a fit of enthusiasm it is permissible to perform a feat of labour" wise words

[@user-oi7tn6hm7e]

THIS is the way humans are supposed to live. Anxiety, depression, hopelessness...so much can be traced to us forgetting our nature and living in grey cities. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@AnEvolvingApe]

a very small percentage of humanity has what it takes to live in the wilderness like this

[@user-oi7tn6hm7e]

@@AnEvolvingApe Now...sure. But the knowledge and skills can be acquired. Max here is living proof.

[@AnEvolvingApe]

@@user-oi7tn6hm7e Max is an exceptional member of our species. Sure, several of us could copy what he's done but the vast majority could not conceive it.

[@user-oi7tn6hm7e]

@@AnEvolvingApe That is true, sadly. We evolved to tolerate parking lots, traffic and junk food. It may be for the best thou, seeing how many treat nature one could think they dont deserve a place in it.

[@AnEvolvingApe]

@@user-oi7tn6hm7e My personal philosophy is inspired by Buddhism and I don't think that "deserve" has much to do with it as much as that's the way things have evolved. I'm happy for Max that he has achieved enlightenment to some degree while most of us will be stuck in the wheel of Samsara. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@archiemorrow7205]

Max, thanx for your contribution to the sanity of so many of us . Hopefully you are enduring the stressful days of your part of the world and are finding hand work as calming as ever.

[@oseanmc]

Your voice and narration is calming and cathartic. Hearing your thought process and explanations for your engineering and work coupled with alternating from different work tasks made the hour flow by without tedium. I enjoyed the ingenuity of your work. Thank you for taking the time and effort to film, edit and share your passion.

[@dianaanthony2981]

If I covered all the skills demonstrated by Max's work it would be a lengthy essay.

[@bluevette1978]

@Magi Ummm, you need help! Consult your local mental health professional ASAP!

[@wabash1581]

My cat snuggled up against my speaker while I was watching this video. she has never done that before.

[@JohnnyG2573]

Was that an hour? It felt like 15 mins to me! More please, just like this…

[@Arks123]

I feel quite privileged to witness this set of skills being executed while being so eloquently narrated; it's a complete joy to watch, well done Max

[@Lauradicus]

I am very impressed. The hour-long format doesn’t bother me at all, in fact I appreciate it. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@fernpharao]

Everybody, who has ever tried to make a video about something he is crafting, knows how much work it is, to make a filming with intended focus, changing position, controlling the material, saving it, and still do the work you want to film. Great work. I love it all and can't get enough of it. Very good work for filming and the opus itself, genious, I might say. I'm a big fan of your projects, the hut, the waterwheel and your tool manufacturing. The place you have found seems to be far away from any other hut or humans. That can not be found in densely populated areas like Middle of Europe anymore. May this place be protected from any evil-minded creatures.

[@douglasmckee9574]

I can appreciate both hard and exacting work if your woodwork and videography

[@I2345-t9e]

Oh yess. I tried to film me building a kitchen isle but gave up half way, because it is soo difficult

[@pete9650]

“I’m not an experienced woodworker” he knows more about wood than most woodworkers I know

[@waynethomas1726]

Yea? I think he know more about wood than most trees! So there! LOL I'll have you know I was in bed watching this and had to get up sit at the desk to type that joke! Hope you enjoyed it.

[@DARBQ]

I know an hour long video probably takes longer and sucks more life out of you but it is very appreciated. I have watched so many of your videos and at the end I have always wished for more, so thank you. You videos never disappoint!!!

[@darrenestomo5775]

Pleasure of the process. This is an important principle of the art of living. You're truly a skillful man. May your tribe increase.

[@3DCGdesign]

The shape of the wheel made with so many smaller pieces means that the geometry size will be more stable. It will not shrink much from drying because the shrinkage is greatest in the direction of the length of the wood grain. Since the pieces are small, their shrinkage should be negligible. It's a good design. Thank you so much for such a wonderful long video. I will watch it many times, I'm sure.

[@brightshadow16]

I did not realize until you said almost hour long video that I had just been sitting enraptured the entire time. This was such a different experience from the usual over energetic, attention grabbing videos that I see, especially about wood working, that I don't quite have the words to say how impressed and satisfied I am. Every part of this, the story telling, the tone, the details and explanations, was extremely enjoyable

[@kimwepasnick219]

Same, I didn't notice this have been going for 40mins until I came to the comments to see what people were saying about this masterpiece.

[@gheorghemariusignisca8340]

yes because he lives right next to nature and understands life better and what is important in life

[@mluby7828]

42:48: "I believe that the work should not be tiring, and that the best rest is a change of activity, so when I feel that I am tired, I just switch to another job or go swimming, fishing, cooking or washing dishes. Work should be harmless and enjoyable, and often hard work will do more harm than good. Although occasionally, in a fit of enthusiasm, it is permissible to perform feats of labor. But only in moderation."

[@Mika77668]

I was ecpecting a bushcraft video. I did not expect practical, yet philosophical life advice

[@SLAWTERX]

I was about to make this comment, he put it so well. I often find that I start to get irritated with whatever I'm doing and want to do something else but I force myself to continue. I think I'm going to start following his advice more

[@curtzeek8818]

@@SLAWTERX I took it as a joke, not advice, especially the last 2 lines.

[@chadhayes4945]

@@curtzeek8818 Why?

[@curtzeek8818]

@@chadhayes4945 I don't know. I read from "Although" through to "moderation", and it just struck me as a comedian's line like Norm McDonald or Rodney might use in a bit. It just struck me as funny. Do you see what I'm saying about how it reads?

[@miguelnambi1188]

Max Igorov, I'm really learning a lot from you. I thank you for your time an effort to bring about this quality of even cinematic and editing. Keep up the good work.

[@Alloran]

This type of project is much better shown with its fine details, challenges, and resolutions. There are many aspects of this kind of thing that a person attempting (especially who isn't an experienced carpenter) would struggle greatly with but you have great detail. Also, your commentary on work being for fun and only while enjoyable is something to live by.

[@nationsenemy]

The kind of person who watches this entire video is one who enjoys detail. I wouldn’t edit a thing. I appreciated every minute of it. I also appreciate how you move from wood to wilderness work to mix it up - great philosophy and mechanically it’s better on your body. I appreciate your train of thought and consideration, if your projects and on your body. Bravo, sir.

[@jyrkijyrki9392]

This is truly amazing, nobody else makes this kind of stuff out in the forest, not to even mention about such level of engineering and precision. I watched the whole 53 minutes with a huge smile on my face. Thank you for making these films.

[@wabash1581]

What, lmao, it needs subtities

[@srebrnykruk]

kzbin.info/door/AL3JXZSzSm8AlZyD3nQdBA do you know this chanel?

[@Tomary]

It was an honor to watch you for almost an hour!

[@julesfumerton3918]

Agreed

[@panzerkfw]

@@julesfumerton3918 Captured my attention that's for sure, and that is a hard thing to do.

[@daemarregan6034]

👍🏾💯💯💯

[@mobius972]

Max, this was Awesome. The balance and absence of run out that you achieved when you first turned the wheel was truly impressive. Excellent Video

[@robertlee5456]

If you ever needed to rebuild human civilization from scratch, you'd want a guy like Max on the team.

[@jfuite]

Rebuilding civilization from scratch is coming . . . .

[@michaelgray1776]

I agree! Max would have us back to the beginning on real civilization in a summer!!!

[@standstrongusa1978]

That is funny I was just thinking the same thing. Max has more talent than a dozen average people put together.

[@camus25555]

@@jfuite Are you covered with jesus blood ?

[@jfuite]

@@camus25555 What are you talking about?

[@elyeatonpullen5692]

This is one of the best videos on KZbin, I’m going to watch the whole thing again while I fall asleep. This is how I get my mellow on. This video could have been 4 hours long and I would have watched the whole thing. Thank you Russian bush craftsman. From USA with love.

[@TheBigLeeg]

Maxi, It has occurred to me that your vids combine poetry, craftsmanship, outdoors and camp life, engineering, blacksmithing, and all combine to create a remarkable form of ASMR vids. Thanks

[@keithnielsen7175]

The detail of how you have learned to spend more (or less) effort because it is required (or not) is very useful. As an Engineer, the tendency for extreme accuracy is always there, so know when it matters or does not is very critical. Understanding the points in time that require extra attention focus on design and where "good but rough is good enough" also helps a person doing it the first time where extra care is a good investment. I enjoy the way you present the material, and using the correct description of the tools used lexicon for clamp types and such, helps those without experience to look up details on more information themselves -- this is very important to those that have less experience to help themselves! Bravo.

[@CriticoolHit]

Should the experiments continue?: YES Which one first?: YES This was excellent. Subscribed.

[@jazzgad]

yes

[@kevingreen3781]

You’ve been gone a long time welcome back missed your videos

[@mariusjenkins7294]

He says he isn't an experienced woodworker, then proceeds to design and build a water wheel so well that even after two seasons, everything is still solid with the shaft just press fit inside the wheel... This guy takes being humble to a whole new level... Usually I just put on youtube while I play games on my other monitor but this was so interesting I had to stop playing so I could watch without my attention divided... This is the first video of yours I have seen but you definitely earned a sub...

[@davidcombs1943]

yes! I did the exact same thing. At the end when he mentioned the video was an hour long, I was shocked to see the time!

[@bm123178]

That hour watching this video was worth every sec. Wanting to see what's was next...

[@jons6355]

Wow! You’ve done an amazing job on all you’ve put your hand to. I like the “measure 7 times cut once” proverb. I initially watched the 2tips for cutting wood with a chainsaw without a guide video then this one. My 7 year old, slightly rambunctious son actually sat with me and watched the entire video also. Keep up the great work and thank you.

[@moritzmuller2164]

28:28 Hearing your voice is never tiring my friend. Thank you for improving my evenings with your beautiful videos.

[@_Dwarkin]

It's dubber's voice, you can hear author's voice on his Russian channel

[@outpost2996]

@@_Dwarkin It's his. But reading.

[@kiwifarmer8828]

I am pretty sure in one video he did mention these English videos were a collaboration.

[@kellanaldous7092]

Your narration reminds me of Werner Herzog, in the best way :) Every time I stop by I'm blown away by how cool your homestead is. Keep it up!

[@Advoko]

Thank you for the flattering comparison!)))

[@viggol375]

Dude! There should be a Nobels price for guys like you!

[@MrDustinRowe]

Hello Max from the U.S.A. I really like watching your videos. Hope that you’re able to see this post and I hope you’re not in the combat zone God bless you and keep a friend and fellow wood worker Dustin

[@thegeniusofthecrowd354]

I didn't even notice it was an hour long. Magical!

[@Advoko]

))

[@BlackbeardBikes]

Hallelujah- Advoco in English is back 🤘🏻

[@SimpleEarthSelfReliance]

I join you in satisfaction. Apt horns. Max' work is amazing and one of the reasons I find my days less demotivating when staring down a large project!

[@jamiechambers5248]

THIS SAYS IT ALL..MAX PLEASE DON'T STOP THE EXPERIENCE,, TO me it is Successful exponential Expression,,of a Mind Blessed from ALMIGHTY MOST HIGH,.ABBA Sharing so freely & generously is an attribute of ELOHIM- ♾️ wisdom +know+skill×♾️ PEACE.💯👁️🆔👁️✅⚡〽️🇮🇲🛐♎🕤©️🧐💯

[@TheArtificerium]

I cannot describe how therapeutic these videos are. I tell everyone i know about this channel. It's so soothing seeing you make creative solutions while also applying very smart thinking. Absolutely amazing.

[@Hastilygrim]

His voice is incredibly soothing, I could listen to it for many more hours than the total playtime of his videos. I write that because of his comment on us resting from his voice.

[@budfahnestock2418]

from the thumbnail i said this isn't bushcraft, that's regular lumber he used there. wow was i wrong. awesome build!

[@StoicHippy]

The lack of runout was impressive.

[@Mister-Christer]

imagine the IQ of this humble gentleman

[@bobstar2683]

The shear knowledge he has of engineering, craftsmanship and physics is staggering.

[@davidmiller1627]

A true renaissance man. Well versed in educational theory and application. I wish I were younger, I'd ask to apprentice under him.

[@tatomonticello520]

His profession in Russia he is a lawyer

[@7h3F33d3r]

I know plenty of high IQ people. I know many industrious people too. Max is the only person I've seen to combine these attributes and then take them to a new level. Love this guy.

[@gallopingg1]

OFF THE SCALE.

[@mikewashere9660]

One of my most enjoyable hour's ever spent! Thank you, especially since you didn't have to vlog the your personal experience! Peace and God bless!

[@leifhietala8074]

"This is my first waterwheel. I'll make the next one better." I thought this was pretty damned good to begin with, better will be impressive indeed.

[@blonelyturpen3333]

I thought the same thing when he said it..... he's an underrated comedian as well.... We see you Max, can't fool everyone😉

[@Matoro342]

There's a special kind of joy in sitting in your own handmade cabin, knowing it's being powered by your own handmade waterwheel, while you burn wood shavings that you enjoyed making.

[@adekvate]

Приятного просмотра 😉

[@Проф-ь1т]

если смотреть на английском и русском, можно подтянуть оба языка

[@richardcheatham9490]

I'm hoping you are correct on that language matter. I copy and paste all the Russian messages into Google Translate to get some understanding of Russian. In this case, however, the verb in your sentence is translated to Tighten (as one would solidify a lid on a bottle or more firmly attach two boards with a screw). Maybe the best way for one to learn some Russian is to focus on nouns. Still, I get the gist of your message in spite of Google. Спасибо, и хорошо там. Ричард

[@Проф-ь1т]

@@richardcheatham9490 slang. Повысить уровень знания с А1 до А2, В1...

[@richardcheatham9490]

@@Проф-ь1т Я интерпретирую это так: «Да, Ричард, выучи несколько существительных, затем еще существительных. Затем глаголы, а затем еще глаголы». Нет ничего плохого в том, чтобы дополнить курсы великих русских писателей, которых я трижды слушал во время пандемии. .

[@adekvate]

@@Проф-ь1т билингва на базе любимого контента, это один из самых действенных материалов для изучения иностранного языка. Согласен!

[@timoteoharvey]

I live 6257 miles northwest of you on a 0.75 hectare plot of land in southern Mexico where we built our home out of adobe, planted an avocado and peach orchard and grow our own vegetables free of pesticides and insecticides. I have a modest workshop where I have made all the wooden fixtures and doors for our house. I very much appreciate your eye for detail and quality. I watched your video from beginning to end and I found myself working right alongside you as you solved each problem as it presented itself. Your dreams for your little corner of earthly heaven parallel mine in many ways. Thank you for sharing your home and work with me.

[@Tarkov.]

Once again, you come back to fill us all with envy.

[@LaughingGravy.01]

Hello Max. The wheel is so beautifully engineered. Well, everything is of course. Great to see a new video. Cheers!

[@ThatIntoThis]

Max, thank you for taking the time to share your work, which you call a “ vacation.” Summers just aren’t long enough for all the great ideas.

[@bigcat3367]

I watched a movie as a kid that had a waterwheel in it and have always been fascinated by the idea of building one. Your video has essentially built that water wheel. Thank you for your hard work and attention to detail, I loved the video!

[@PhilTaylorPhotog]

This was absolutely incredible. Thankyou for doing this extended, almost documentary style video. I enjoyed seeing you switch from project to project, and I think you linked them together n nicely in editing. I like the fact that you use modern tools when appropriate and switch to bushcraft tools when you can. We're still in heavy lockdown here in Australia with very little opportunity to get out into the bush for two years. I can't wait to take my chainsaw, cut some boards and build something simple, bushcraft style.

[@Advoko]

Phil, thank you for your compliments! Hope this pandemic stuff will be resolved soon...

[@JiffyTPop]

Your building methods although being primitive are extremely technical at the same time! Love your videos and I find them very relaxing. looking forward to more.

[@scottastic2915]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@keltonfoster]

Your enthusiasm for living a simple and self-sufficient life style is really contagious. Watching you makes me want to move out to a rural area in the Appalachian mountains that is similar to area you live in Russia. The Creeks and forest gives you such a calm spirit and makes life so much more satisfying. Thanks for sharing your peaceful and calm home.

[@denisconrad8534]

thank you Max your video was very inspiring and very peaceful (Denis from France) :)

[@mprobison]

Keep this up please. Your work is watched and appreciated, no matter the form/length. Thank you.

[@khajiitkitten5679]

I watched every minute, and I learned how to line up a rotational axis on a larger piece. Thank you! I enjoy all of your videos, and the details are appreciated for those of us who attempt some of these projects. "The devil is in the details", as it goes... The pro tips save material and time!

[@andersandersson5815]

Your tenacity and skill are astonishing! I'm a carpenter my self, when I'm not serving in the Swedish Army. Glad you are using Husqvarna chain saws, I've used them for more then 10 years as a logger in Sweden. But, please, for your own sake, protect your ears, eye's against flying splinters and your legs against the chain saw! You never give up, just keep on going and that's why will succeed.

[@CrankyPantss]

You had my interest during every minute of this video . I find your ingenuity, intelligence, and eager to do the hard work so refreshing and inspiring. I am constantly amazed at your progress. The effort you put into filming and editing did not go to waste. That fade-out shot, from the frog on up to the drone's overview, was a beautiful piece of editing and the perfect way to end such a great video. Thanks for sharing this with us, Max. I hope you’ve been well. Stay safe.

[@Advoko]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@greganderson8374]

I didn't mind that the video was long, because you showed the incredible details that you went to to create your water wheel. Great design!!!

[@larryjacobs5713]

You sir are one intelligent, industrious, mentally and physically strong man. We need you in the USA!

[@xXGENDAMAGEXx]

There’s just something about your whole process and narration that is enjoyable to watch and listen to. Thanks so much.

[@MartinPaulsen87]

This is easily the most epic adventure on KZbin or anywhere for that matter. The amount of detail you put in your work and videos is astonishing. The commentary is great and you have an amazing story teller in you. The long episode was a treat and I would love for it to continue. Thanks again for sharing, it is much appretiated!

[@KJL995]

Keep doing what you're doing Advoko. As a OLD artist, engineer, and outdoorsman/environmentalist... you're INCREDIBLE! Very ingenious on ALL levels! Awesome workmanship. Greetings from Canada, btw.

[@jekker1000]

Max, you are an inspiration. I was glued to the screen the whole time. I am always stunned by your love for detail and your ingenious ideas when you face problems (i.e. with the makeshift lathe)

[@johnepright56]

That was very good. I've subscribed and will watch more. Wel done. From St. Petersburg Florida, USA. May God bless our counties with Peace !!!

[@zysis]

This is seriously the most interesting thing I've ever seen on the internet, and I've been here since day one. I love you man, please don't stop making videos. Thanks so much for sharing. Oh, I should also mention that water wheels are also used to push air into furnaces. Making nails, studs and perhaps later, plates would make for a very interesting project.

[@kfl611]

Water wheels ran whole factories.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Fantastic vision and execurion of the project. All your handmade tools are works of art and functional as is your cabin. Your little piece of paradise on Earth is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Kind regards from British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

[@Si-Al-Ti]

For those watching that would like to know more about the Chekhov’s Gun reference in the beginning (2:40). Chekhov was a famous Russian playwright, one of his principles regarding theatre and storytelling was not to lead the audience on to false expectations. “If you say in the first chapter that there is a rifle hanging on the wall, in the second or third chapter it absolutely must go off. If it's not going to be fired, it shouldn't be hanging there” as Chekhov himself said. In short: tell your story with the bare essentials and do not make false promises. Of course do with this information as you please, there are many ways to tell a story. In this video he jokingly said that if we once saw a rifle on his wall, we could expect him to do with the rifle anything but using it as intended. PS: Chekhov’s own funeral was almost something out of one of his plays. Upon his death his body was transported from Badenweiler, Germany in a refrigerated railway-car that upon arriving in Moscow offended friends and colleagues when they saw that the railway-car originally was made “For the Conveyance of Oysters”. Then on the day of his funeral, thousands of mourners mistakenly followed the wrong procession, that of an army general. Chekhov called many of his plays comedies, even though they often were melancholic and bleak. I think the unfortunate events surrounding his funeral would be something he himself would find pretty funny.

[@grarglejobber7941]

Neat. Thanks for the info

[@miagy420]

The irony of it seems taken out of Murphy's laws at some point...

[@nigelnightmare4160]

Definitely a "comedy of errors", much like some of his plays.

[@bradquinn7143]

You represent the spirit of what once made America great! I love your pioneering spirit and your love of adventure.

[@Praetori]

Amazing! Started watching while eating lunch at work, couldn't stop. Purely therapeutic. This isn't mere Bushcraft, it's borderline Civilization-building. Keep up the good work!

[@Military872]

Agree, these Videos are so therapeutic, just listening to his voice and the other sounds.

[@F.H.B.]

This guy is honestly such a chad, he nourishes the nature which nourishes him. Awsome job!

[@railgap]

Where do you live that 'chad' is not an insult?

[@ndkline2505]

What railgap said?^^^

[@evilparadigm]

@@railgap I think it all depends on if it's being said ironically or not. The context makes the word a compliment.

[@WreckedRectum]

@@railgap A chad in this context is absolutely not an insult and is used correctly here. In what parallel universe do you live?

[@ewjorgy]

What?! This was only an hour long?! Time flies when you are engrossed in something. I could watch hours of this! Thank you sir for having one of the most gratifying channels on youtube! You are truly amazing! Take care and all the best from California 🧡

[@wesleythomason7245]

This was absolutely beautiful. The editing, the narrating, the filming, the level of detail given in describing the work done, everything! I'm motivated to purchase my own plot of land in the country, and start making my own homestead in the wild. I know the perfect place to do it, so thank you for the inspiration!

[@ShakespeareAvenue]

The world needs to be run by men like you who have integrity, understanding and wisdom. It’s a pleasure to watch your videos Max. Thank you.

[@wyster14]

The unfortunate thing is that people of understanding and wisdom tend to avoid positions of power, because they know that while it has capacity for good it often leaves one with dirty hands

[@samanthaolivos1848]

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[@manderse12]

Max, this was fascinating! Such inspiring craftsmanship. The homemade bread was the highlight for me (although it was hard to choose, since so many of your projects are impressive). Peace from America.

[@davidwee3757]

This is indeed a very clever way of building a mechanism out of timber available from the site as a waterwheel that is harnessed by hydropower energy for a log cabin camp. It is truly an ingenious piece of project of love and great skill. Congratulations.

[@karenfleet2287]

I am truly amazed at your wood working skills aswell as your attitude on work and living a wonderful life 🇨🇦❤️🌻

[@lanantz]

Please keep going, the way you break up the day is perfecting. Your voice is calming, and enjoyable to listen to. I come back and watch your videos constantly. Thank you for all you've given, you are a true craftsman.

[@thestreetfighter524]

You're an amazing man , Max . You work hard, kind and definitely respects nature. I only wish I possess half of your skills and engineering prowess. I commend you for all the Bush crafts you are sharing to us all. Please accept my deep respect and appreciation. Thank you. 🤜🤛 👍

[@1oribe926]

wow. that is just how i feel. its shockingly brilliant

[@lucaswilhelmmeyer6943]

You know what about man, makes you understand something of our Creator.... God created

[@lkurgpold]

It was fascinating to see everything that went into making the waterwheel! I also found your narration very helpful. You may not post often, but I have enjoy watching your videos!

[@Advoko]

Linda, thank you for your kind words!

[@rickharper2614]

G'day from Australia, Max ! Rick, here .... Your tenacity, knowledge and workmanship are AMAZING !!! ... I thought I was clever and resourceful ( I've built boats, planes, guitars, lots of one-off machinery, masive sheds, houses, a multitude of purpose built trailers, restored many motobikes and the odd car and lots more ) - but, I am in AWE of your abilities !!! ... I found this video ( and others you have made ) absolutely mezmerising ... Thank You / Spacibo !!! :)

[@jackbaltus6738]

If you ever start a community, I will be the first to join for sure. This is what I always imagined life should be. Thanks for your video. I enjoyed it every bit.

[@icitlalistardust9060]

I’ll be second !

[@AnEvolvingApe]

i doubt he is interested in community... he is a lone russian bear