Bear-proofing My Log Cabin

In this video, I am installing a bear-proof door on my off-grid log cabin that I am building in a remote location away from roads and people.
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Friends, for your convenience I assembled a chronologically arranged list of videos about my efforts in establishing this log cabin camp in the off-grid remote location of Karelia (All Seasons):
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01 episode - • Fire-Carved Log Furniture ​​ (1 season) 2014
02 episode - • Fire Log Furniture ... ​​ (1 season) 2014
03 episode - ​ • Запруда на ручье - рук... ​ (1 season) 2014 (not translated)
1 episode - ​​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​ (2 season) 2015
2 episode - ​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​ (2 season) 2015
3 episode -​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​ (3 season) 2016
4 episode -​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​​ (3 season) 2016
5 episode - ​ • 30 Days Solo Bushcraft... ​​ (4 season) 2017
6 episode - ​ • Bear-proofing My Log C... ​​ (4 season) 2017
7 episode - ​ • 21 Days Alone in the N... ​​ (5 season) 2018
8 episode - • Top 5 Bushcraft Projec... ​​ (6 season) 2019
9 episode - ​ • Making a Topsy-Turvy W... ​​ (6 season) 2019
10 episode- ​ • DIY Tools, Outdoor Wor... ​​ (6 season) 2019
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My Patreon page: ​ / advoko​​
#logcabin #bushcraft #offgrid #survival

[@ddoggangstar2]

dude sounds like he's trying to be quiet because there's a bear outside

[@Advoko]

)))

[@toruko-ishibravo2zulu679]

Bears recognize a man-thing by look and scent. In bear hunting season they won't wait to hear a gunshot. They also have hunting skills to enable you to enter their killing ability.

[@user-wi1do7dn1l]

Bear guards the site from uninvited guests. The Yandex translator was used

[@TheVeganSkunkGaming]

true. fking funny :D

[@tracewallace23]

Nnnoooo, the bear is INSIDE the cabin.. Who do you think wanted the "bear proof" doors?🤣🤣🤣LOL

[@adamrose4476]

I've been a carpenter for almost 40 years... You make me look like a novice... Incredible skills, very impressive

[@jimmyconway7554]

lolol i feel the same hahahaaaa good shit.....

[@mename663]

True right? This guy is amazing!

[@dalemaloney255]

I have built many homes. built new homes my whole life! nothing i have ever done compares to what i just watched. i feel belittled and put in my place. well done, SIR!

[@adamrose4476]

@@jimmyconway7554 yep

[@MrYayanou]

If he can make a carpenter of 40yrs experience feel like a novice then i don’t feel bad to feel so useless towards such craftsmanship.

[@bobm7275]

I didn't noticed that you had dislikes until pointed out in the comments, why would someone dislike anything that is so well done and teaches so much, You are doing an amazing job. The lack of weird music and quiet instruction is a refreshing change from most. Thank you.

[@tomterrif8503]

I suspect because he's Russian...they are this week's bad guy.

[@barefoofDr]

As a cabinetmaker of nearly 50 years I have a deep respect for the work you do on your place. I can tell that you love doing it.

[@Advoko]

I appreciate your expert's compliment very much!

[@krissellemababangloob5775]

it makes me want to see the completion of the cabin...can you send links for the works in this cabin?

[@johnhigh183]

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[@legoblockbrecher]

"i probably bored you with my comments" -no you didnt. I greatly enjoyed them!

[@Advoko]

You didn’t bore me.)))

[@pappajoe6825]

Yea they're soothing

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

i could have sworn he was russian with that accent, finnish, close enough :P

[@Niemjj]

@@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse I believe he is russian. Definitely doesn't sound finnish, and he said hes from st petersburg

[@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse]

@@Niemjj is he in Finland? He said something about Finland in the video. Either way, similar accents.

[@DeZiio]

You shouldn't have posted this video. Bears will see it and know how to enter your cabin

[@mickey1849]

Pretty freaky bears.

[@mickey1849]

@Peter Evans That skinny dude? The bears are spitting him out for coyote meat.

[@givemeurhats]

The bears want to capture him to coyote proof their log cabins

[@TheHiredGun187]

Shhh..Yogi hasn't had a chance to talk to all the bears

[@hiitsme6829]

😂😂

[@dennisgraves7989]

Because of a computer glitch, I just had the pleasure of listening to this video, sans video, just the sound. I have always like audible books on tape, this experience was compelling. In the realm of imagination, I was engrossed with the commentary you provided the natural sounds my inner vision filled in the rest, I felt I was standing close by as you worked. Your delivery was perfect. Thank you. 😉

[@Advoko]

Dennis, thank you for the feedback on the sound track

[@MrRobiL]

I worked as a carpenter before my shoulder dislocated and I got scoliosis and this video's are medicin for my soul , I can almost smell the wood throght the screen . Thank you

[@ibrahiymghany5144]

Hope you feel better bro

[@floofiekun1875]

Take care of yourself out there bud! Hope things are going well for you. :D

[@calebwilliams586]

How are you feeling 6 months later?

[@marce4241]

Wait, i dislocated my shoulder 15+ times but i never heard you could get soliosis from it. Or is that a seperate issue? if that's the case why would the dislcated shoulder hinder your carpentry?

[@MrRobiL]

@@marce4241 i got a genetic condition called eds (ehler danlos syndrome) and they can't fix my shoulder, so my shoulder have been of place for 8 years now and my shoulder is pulling the whole right side . It is just getting worse as time goes

[@tucker2074]

Having the doors open outwards adds more safety to bear proofing, if they opened inwards a bear in a sustained attack could push them in, much respect on your work

[@DD-uf2uo]

Correct !!!!

[@Brandon-fs1yt]

I was wondering if it wouldn't also be easier to exit in an emergency like a fire inside. Not sure if/how he heats it in there. I can't wait to start the rest of this dudes videos

[@dalemaloney255]

only problem i see is, IF someone wanted to get rid of you! all they have to do is block both doors and burn her down. lots of bad people out there. angry wives, husband, kids, druggies. etc. park a vehicle in front of both doors and just go fishing, my guess. no one to ob ject that way!

[@jorgeo1492]

@@dalemaloney255 too bad he doesnt have a window. Also that roof would be easy to bust out of

[@PeteSavage-lg9fh]

I always watch these say what about the bears power they could push your doors in and some people just don't have either a building knowledge or common sense. This comment restored my faith if the shit hits the fan I'd still have a neighbor or two.😂

[@JePrototype]

So here I am, 0300 in the morning, learning how to bear-proof my non-existent cabin.

[@kyler8753]

me too 🤣

[@KingTheGermanShepherd]

I'm trying to "bear proof" my apartment...

[@k-fedd]

7:34 rn, covid does things to my sleep schedule

[@frxwn8293]

thats cooked lol

[@nova_4168]

the fact that you use military time makes it really difficult for me to tell what your clique is

[@mushroommcfarmer1766]

I love how he explains his plans for cutting his door lumber with his new chainsaw, and casually says that the saw wasn't powerful enough to even mill smaller pieces, let alone the sizes he actually needs. Then with no change in tone, and without sounding the least bit disappointed, he explains its not a big deal because he knows how to mill them down manually.....

[@TheBigLeeg]

Maxi is what we refer to as a “Man’s Man” here in America. It simply means he is extraordinary and impossible not to admire. He inspires men to be better by evening then how they awoke that morning. Keep being AMAZING MAXI!

[@stoolpigeon4285]

The fact that there are people like this, doing this, makes me happy.

[@igitahimsa5871]

@stoolpigeon Yep, me too :-).

[@jamiestuart5186]

I am truly mystified as to why there would be any dislikes on this video. This man is gifting pure knowledge that might otherwise be forgotten in this brave new world.

[@amicableenmity9820]

They must be jelly since they're stuck in lockdown.

[@EulogyPlaigerism]

I really like that Huxley reference. Very fitting

[@eastsideirish1440]

I know right its crazy

[@jaymoose9313]

Animal lovers because bears need to eat too

[@kingdomreturn304]

@@amicableenmity9820 Hahaha Im pretty much lovin it no more nonsense of them

[@Bisqwit]

For doors opening outside, that’s the norm in Finland. It also leaves you with more interior space.

[@Advoko]

Yep))

[@soundtrancecloud5101]

In soviet Russia it’s for Bear, bear no pull door, bear push door.

[@shanevanmosseveld8120]

thought they were in Sweden I hear coocoo birds

[@Bisqwit]

@@shanevanmosseveld8120Cuckoo birds are quite widespread. fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A4ki#/media/Tiedosto:Distribution_of_Cuculus_canorus.PNG

[@rodgermilner7800]

Bisqwit! Fancy seeing you here, God bless my friend

[@netsurfers9357]

A door that opens outwards is stronger against predators from pushing it in! You can beef up a locking mechanism with a board from the inside and it's harder to pull once locked from the outside. It just make's sense to feel more safe in the woods against bears! I admire your hard work and enthusiasm!

[@prairiebhoy9199]

Ever see Mountain Men (history channel)? Marty the Alaskan Trapper built two similar cabins ( but not this elaborate). Marty put boards with strong sharp nails screwed to the door and outside threshold to keep the bears out while he was away

[@petertrout8140]

Would hav been my thoughts as well. Ears won’t open a door, they will push against it. As long as the center “connection” is flush, he’s got nothing to pull on to open it. Nice security feature.

[@efisgpr]

@@prairiebhoy9199 Hi Tom, thanks. That sounds genius. I like this channel and will look up Mountain Men. Ant other recommendations? Thanks in advance. 👍

[@kathywilliams5535]

Oh Too l.p. luppppp up Tuesday ppppullllllllyulllll

[@davidmercer5561]

Your English is very good and I enjoyed the video very much. I think I'm too old now but have wanted to do this my entire life. I still might take a shot at it.

[@beetlebaily1972]

This is one of the most amazing examples of craftsmanship I've ever seen.

[@marieleopold1625]

YES, REALLY...I am beginning to think he is perhaps...NOT human! (LOL) First time watching and my mouth/jaw dropped open from start to finish! YIKES!

[@vidaminfeeder2]

And hitler called russians sub human

[@igitahimsa5871]

@@vidaminfeeder2 That is because Hitler was a delusional scumwad.

[@kd5inm]

Yeah this guy is bad ass

[@915buck]

I'm a carpenter in the U.S.A...Can build a house top to bottom!! I bow to you, well done sir!!

[@Advoko]

Wow, means a lot to me Roger!

[@s.ford2290]

Same for me…..I’d be lost in the woods without electricity. Such nice work.

[@truthreigns7]

I do not know about the rest of the viewers here, but I am never bored by your comments. It helps me to understand the process and what you thought as you did the work. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@BuildMagic]

I am 60 year old Master craftsman,engineer and home builder with over 1000 individual projects during my lifetime.. This is the finest example of high level craftsmanship, intelligence and engineering on youtube to date.. Your beekeeping video was also of the highest level. Absolutely amazing.. Todd Patterson, California

[@Advoko]

Todd, thank you very much for your expert's feedback!

[@thermophile2106]

They open outward so that a bear cannot break it down as easily. Also with that overhang, snow won’t be as much of an issue.

[@cjgreen3836]

Indeed :) great vid BTW

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

Also opening inward requires there to be nothing in the path, even a little rug/shoes/etc would be in the way. Love the vids

[@padraic6658]

thats the answer

[@macswanton9622]

@@b.scottfarthingsworth Yes. Space is at a premium.

[@tabutog]

With door that narrow no fat bear can enter 😊

[@burnbrae6948]

In a world where talentless people are made famous for talking about puerile subjects that keep our kids brain dead, we have got extraordinary people like you that fly under the radar. The ingenuity, talent and discipline of your work is highly underrated. Thank you for sharing your talent Advoko.

[@asgeiralbretsen]

"In a world where talentless people are made famous for talking about puerile subjects" Entertainment is an incredibly important part of being human. I know you feel enlightened shitting on the kids consuming entertainment media, but it's not a problem. When books initially became a thing, people would shit on kids for wasting time by reading. When writing on stone tablets was invented, people thought kids would stop remembering things, and just write them down instead.

[@burnbrae6948]

@@asgeiralbretsen In general, kids were never regarded as wasting time reading. In fact they were highly encouraged from the time when books became widely available to all ages in the early 1800's. If you think that endless hours of The Kardashians or Geordie Shores are critical social learning for kids... its not a problem.

[@jasonantigua6825]

Burnbrae Unknown Spot on!

[@MrThecrayzboss]

@@asgeiralbretsen shut up and go back to your let's play videos.

[@f.b.lagent1113]

it’s just underrated not highly

[@Rosesraspberries72]

This kind of craftsmanship is simply outstanding. It blows me away how very clever some people are. What a fantastic skill set to have. Lol I’m a 50 year old woman and I find myself jealous of his work. I need to find myself a clever carpenter 😂♥️🌼🙏

[@Christ_on_the_River]

Im glad you talked about trees drying naturally where they stand. Vitruvius recommended cutting trees so that they dry standing vertically for a year instead of our modern horizontal stacking and drying practices.

[@JefCollier]

"I probably tired you with my comments for now..." Nope. Your commentary and thought process is one of the things I enjoy most about your videos. Keep it up, mate!

[@Advoko]

Jef, thank you for the feedback!)))

[@dankritz3696]

Dido I love the commentary

[@waveman2952]

Very Relaxing to listen.

[@russelltewell3031]

Agreed. But if you couldn't tell, it certainly does appear that he is a modest humble man.

[@swishafish2640]

i read this as soon as he said it and it scared me

[@meanhomerb5530]

The door opening out makes it more difficult for anything to get in. Uh, like bears!! This guy has mad skills !!

[@marcosross790]

@1Coke ToGo If the wind blows up against that door with a high snow drift. Then he can exit the back door.

[@arlow2012]

@@marcosross790 he is something else

[@marcosross790]

@@arlow2012 He is truly a master craftsman.

[@five-o7023]

Just like drug dens you can't kick the door in lol.

[@teatonaz]

@@five-o7023

[@vidsiwantoc2459]

Intelligent craftsmanship from a man who takes pride and enjoys excellence in everything he puts his hands to. Respect Max 🫡 ✊🏻

[@foxxy-tk1oz]

I have watched many of your videos. I am a horticulturalist by trade and as we say in the U.S., a tree hugger. As such I thank you for always keeping the health of our planet a priority in all of your work while maintaining unique beau

[@jewelcitizen2567]

This is easily, one of the best channels on KZbin *PHENOMENAL CONTENT* 🔥

[@isaiahii6982]

I agree. I wish I knew this guy in real life. I'm a professional woodworker/carpenter, and still, this guy blows my mind and teaches me so much.

[@tonynagy2042]

[@jewelcitizen2567]

Southern Sovereign Well I’m envious of you sir, to have mastery of a trade is a noble endeavour!

[@isaiahii6982]

@@jewelcitizen2567 Thanks for the kind words.

[@jaxsun72]

Spam Much?

[@adamhall4605]

So 1.9 million people saw "bear-proofing" clicked and thought, "ya never know."

[@kevkeisha]

COVID-19!

[@bigdikkobi5153]

Nah, thought it would be interesting to watch and also how he made it bear proof

[@parvaldegalvena8775]

*2.5 millon 😂*

[@geerardkokosnoot3914]

parvalde galvena I did not see his gun, to kill the bear, You never know.

[@michelleaugust9958]

Right lol 😂

[@m118lr]

This is THE definition of “CRAFTSMAN” and “craftsmanship”! He does all this even without ANY protective gear…without even so much as safety glasses or ‘cheap’ sunglasses. Wow, this guy is impressive. Everything he builds is built to LAST…

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Bears or elephants could not push into your beautiful cabin! Wonderfully photographed. A real gift. Thank You! The love of nature, the outdoors, the aroma of wood--these are universal. We, citizens of the world, all have so much in common. It's our leaders that suck.

[@jlee7811]

Doors that open outwards typically are stronger against breaching attempts. Kicking a door down that faces out would be MUCH harder than one that opens into the home. I'm assuming that a bear pushing against the door would have a similar effect.

[@jasont8505]

Thank you captain obvious I never would of guessed 😂😂

[@kennyzlo9626]

Bears pull, they do not push.

[@kirkterwilliger6407]

Cabin door should open in. Because in the winter months if there is a blizzard and the snow drifts against the door, you can open it and dig out.

[@Heimrik01]

@@kennyzlo9626 They do push also !

[@astingilbert582]

@@kennyzlo9626 This is interesting knowledge

[@clewski5193]

"i probably bored you with my comments" No, it was really entartaining. We need more!

[@Advoko]

Not at all.))) Thank you! The sequel is coming on June1st...

[@TheBirchCreek]

@@Advoko ... and your voice is really pleasant to listen to! :) Thanks for a great video.

[@stantondinger5836]

Agreed!

[@rogerdoran8153]

So good to see a real craftsman carpenter at work .

[@richardjensen7186]

Now THAT is carpentry and craftsmanship! Your patience and attention to detail are EPIC, and the resulting quality is far beyond what falsely so-called "carpenters" today even begin to understand. Extremely impressive. Thank you for sharing this!

[@nolans5052]

I was not looking for this, HOWEVER, I am very pleased.

[@SM-hp5gy]

Yo same

[@Mike0405H]

I want a log cabin, simply for just..... Well having a log cabin

[@TopWaterTV69]

None of us were, yet we’re all satisfied 😂

[@comsecone]

No kidding. I’m hooked

[@joshblamer7364]

Me to

[@yousefosman8094]

Reasons why you might want a door to open outwards: 1. Bears can push the door in if they really wanted to, but will have a much harder time pulling it out, especially with nothing to grab on to. 2. The door would need a considerable amount of clearance inside the cabin floor and ceiling area 3. Strong winds or snowstorms could push the door open slightly. It is better knowing any force from the outside would add to the door’s seal rather than compromise it. 4.Moving things in and out of the cabin is much more easier when you don’t have to think of how to maneuver them around the door. 5.Looks and feels much cooler to kick your door open every time you leave your cabin.

[@Advoko]

👍))

[@alexzumwalt1151]

The Bob Ross of Bushcraft and mountaineering! Your videos are very inspirational thank you

[@gobbythewise6686]

People like you give hope that in event of total civilization collapse there always will be someone who will rebuild it. Mad respect

[@chadatchison145]

Many years ago as a young boy I watched a US public television series where an old man in his 70's built a log cabin all by himself in a remote place in Alaska or Canada (I think). As a child I was fascinated at what this one man could accomplish with old woodworking tools, imagine my delight when 40 years later a young Russian man did practically the same thing. Watching you build your cabin brought back the same childhood delight and awe as it did when I was young. Thank you for sharing your journey and accomplishments with us, it's been a true joy binge watching your videos while being stuck at home. :)

[@Lovecraft530]

Richard Proenneke, you can find his documentary on KZbin.

[@chadatchison145]

@@Lovecraft530 Omg I knew it should be on KZbin but could never remember the gentleman's name, thank you so much! Edit: I always thought he was older but he wasn't much older than I am now, I suppose too my seven year old self he seemed ancient lol.

[@fatherlandchild2780]

He must have been real Dick

[@johngerson7335]

@@chadatchison145 Proenneke was about 51 years old when he built his cabin, so even though he wasn't _very_ old, he sure wasn't a "spring-chicken" either.

[@chadatchison145]

@@johngerson7335 Haha true that. :) I'm only a few years younger than that and I still feel fully capable, I have the strength and stamina just lacking the skill, well not entirely but i'd definitely need to watch a few more videos lol.

[@227beau]

The amount of work and skill this guy put in build this cabin is incredible, well done. How can anyone possibly dislike this ?

[@Andy-Gibb]

I agree with you must be Jealousy

[@hermanguzman1460]

@@Andy-Gibb or people that are too spoiled to appreciate the quality work and skills this guy has.

[@dalemaloney255]

most people are NEVER trained to work. sit on their butt for 18 years, HOW CAN THEY DO ANYTHING BUT BREATHE? you can out run all of them. they are bear food. see a bear take off running. he will catch the slowest one. your friend could save YOUR life! always keep a slow runner around you! hahaha.

[@dalemaloney255]

@@hermanguzman1460 they have better things to do with their time. they are called observers! or watchers. gotta have them. they very impotant? no i did NOT misspell. left out the r on purpose!

[@MrPossumeyes]

@@dalemaloney255 You sneaky fellow....

[@mommasqueak3053]

The door must open outward so that the bears can't push against the lock and break in. What a wonderful way to spend one's time. Many thanks for the video.

[@Advoko]

Yep))

[@OhighOSkater]

At one point in the video, you say we are probably tired of listening to your commentary. I for one really enjoy your commentary and you do a really good audio mix so we can still hear you working. I appreciate the time and energy you put into your content. Thank you

[@r.b.l.5841]

An outward swing door is harder to breach, leaves more usable space inside, is better for fast escape in a fire or panic, and can be better sealed against winter winds. It is true a large winter storm could drift snow against a door an block it, but as he said, he has two doors and the drifting cant be going both directions at once, only one door will be blocked - this is why he has two doors in a small cabin, as well as for summer cross-ventiation as even though he is in a northern latitude it gets hot during the very long daylight of the short summer. Maybe for more light as well since his side walls appear to have no windows at all. That is just my guess

[@Advoko]

Correct

[@christiaancarstens4091]

Was my thoughts too.

[@ramilsharov9236]

Bear proof? The bear normally grabs and pulls towards himself. Check the Siberian hunters sheds doors. Put it opening inwards and its going to be bear proof.

[@r.b.l.5841]

@@ramilsharov9236 i have seen some old logging camp buildings and they nailed old cross-cut saw blades teeth up over the windows, so when the bear tries to put a paw and pull it cuts him, and he moves on, They also put boards on the ground in front of each window and door with lots of nails driven through and the points facing up.these get covered in leaves pretty quickly but i can imagine what the bear feels when he steps there! Two legged critters are more likely to cause trouble in my experience

[@mariosebastiani3214]

Right. Plus, if the bear manages to get inside, you flee by pushing the other door open, hoping the visitor would stop to eat your food instead of chasing you.

[@charliehamnett8012]

The 1.3k dislikes are just angry bears who couldn’t get in his house.

[@Fiendai]

or angry people not liking how he's lighting fire recklessly and the excessive use of plastic .

[@ilovetosmile]

Kaeil Tzun he cleared the area also he recycles bottles to make rope 💖💖

[@owentrischuk]

Fax

[@inkdew5620]

They're females

[@geomadra6429]

@@Fiendai Karen ❄️

[@itcshifter8114]

Wow, man, you’re like the Bob Ross of bushcraft carpentry

[@elrobo3568]

As a retired custom furniture maker you have a skill set that is leaps and bounds above any other cabin maker I have ever seen. You build a cabin as if you are building a piece of fine furniture. I tip my adz to you. The door opening out is for bear frustration, I live in bear country and when a bear leans and bounces on your door and it opens in it will. An 800 pound bear will defeat most inside opening doors. Great build!

[@owenparker6651]

Just so you know, whenever you find yourself wondering if your audience would like to see you 'do something', the answer is always and forever a resounding YES! I love watching you work and all the methods you come up with for doing all the amazing things you do!

[@uncleray3354]

I was raised in Alaska in the 50s, and helped my father build more than one cabin. They were only to be used short term. Your passion for woodworking shows. I greatly watching your videos. Your soft voice narrating compliments the quietness of the surroundings. I look forward to the next vid!

[@Advoko]

Ray thank you for so many praises!

[@Nickren0]

Bip Nop You sound ignorant!

[@GrafMKristo]

Guys! It's not his voice! It's possibly some paid translator arrator. The guy you see is Maxim Egorov, a lawyer (maybe former already) hence his russian channel name is "The Advocate Egorov". Max sounds mesmerising! Higher though but still as calm as the narrator does. Here, take a look - kzbin.info/door/QwRlx8hVI-CFv_E-v5s84Q

[@mickey1849]

@@Advoko Why do you prefer a Stihl over a Husqvarna?

[@BigRed_Grayling_MI]

No need to criticize your methods. You are craftsman. I truly enjoy the video. Thank you, Carl

[@bifflee3603]

Absolute genius. This is the sort of things I’d like to have been taught at school

[@cloudsculptor1]

Clifford Lee bloody great idea !!👍 Imagine what a difference that will make..

[@dper1112]

Many decades ago, woodworking was taught at many high schools. Sadly there's less of it to be found these days, but on the other hand, we have KZbin and many great teachers are found here.

[@eu3145]

There is no interest for them to teach this in schools! You must be as much as possible dependent by their system, the society!

[@cloudsculptor1]

sanKao sKo actually Steiner schools and forest schools are in the rise . Particularly in China interestingly where it chimes with their daoist philosophy. And yes , here the west schooling seems predicated on removing self resourcefulness and the creation of trainee consumers...

[@henrymoreland8719]

we did woodwork at school (UK) in the 80s, never reached anywhere near that level though.

[@cindelmikesell9810]

Around 15:20 you mentioned that we are probably tiring of your comments = I can say for myself, that I really enjoy and appreciate your comments ~ thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!!

[@cogchildofgod9647]

i have been a cabinet maker for 48 years. projects like this are much easier if one makes a drawing prior to starting. helps visualize the finish project n eliminates mistakes

[@paulleader4]

My 46 year old Stanley hand plane is an absolute beauty and is a joy to use and sharpen

[@karnak50]

Dont ya just love a guy who can build his own log cabin

[@aydenthes10man72]

My boyfriend does I build my own log cabin

[@aydenthes10man72]

SulphurKnight bi but in gay relationship

[@devinpledger8160]

@@aydenthes10man72 haha broke back mountain thats why all guys build log cabins in the woods you know theres a lot of anal play out there

[@TheWeeky]

Man, chiseling and shaving the wood looks so satisfying

[@TheWeeky]

@Peter Evans i have only done the lightest form of chiseling and polishing wood in school, but even from that small experience it's just so satisfying to go from rough wood to the smoothest thing you can carve out, i imagine the feeling is even better with large projects

[@snirzofirnisio7949]

a simple man...an awesome genius....only honor and respect from switzerland....

[@jaroslavscz1821]

This is one of my favorite You Tube Channels. I am in awe of your skills !

[@hotpotato265]

*Wife:* "he is probably cheating on me while he is gone" *Him:* Bear-proofing his Log Cabin

[@pantter8207]

guys literally only want one thing and it's fucking disgusting: Bear-proofing My Log Cabin

[@JooshYT]

Really its to stop his wife getting in if she ever finds him again.

[@mrscreamer379]

He hasn't built a wife yet. He crafts one of those in Part II.

[@dustindemuth1502]

@@mrscreamer379 women are not objects!

[@iceman4094]

@@dustindemuth1502 Are there any scientific studies that prove that lol

[@peteraldino3423]

Cold start seizure on the Stihl. Many carpenters see this as they only use the saw for a quick cutoff.They fire it up, hit the throttle and start sawing, then wham, the saw seizes. Give it a minute or two to warm up, then go for it. You should never lose s Stihl saw like that regardless of where it’s made. Amazing work btw!

[@AustinK95]

Also never think we don't like your commentary, it's absolutely amazing!!!

[@Advoko]

Ausin, thank you for your kind words!

[@williammaxwell1919]

using a plane, a chisel or a rasp... soo hypnotic and relaxing!

[@johnrutledge1803]

You are the kind of person the world needs more of. Much respect to you.

[@twyztedsteel81]

Dude is the Russian Morgan Freeman. I'd listen to him read shampoo bottle ingredients. Excellent video. Incredible talent and skill!

[@puntangerslx2772]

i think he is finish

[@puntangerslx2772]

my bad

[@va5715]

His Russian sounds way better.

[@Smokahful]

@@puntangerslx2772 he is russian

[@jartsipeksi2131]

@@Smokahful yes the accent Is with no doubt sounding russian. But he uses finnish word for dry pine, kelo. I Wonder why. I think he Is a Karelian.

[@rpierwit]

I believe in the video you asked for speculation as to why you have your doors swing out to open. My idea is a bear uses the brute force of leaning into the door cause it to explode inward. With mass construction, integral rail pivots the structural integrity overcomes the intellectual acumen of a bear. He isn't going stand to the side enabling the door to swing toward him, with nothing to grab and pull. Genius! I love it!🤔🧐😁

[@Advoko]

Yep))

[@shirleyrice7093]

Your comments make it much more interesting. You are amazingly skillful.

[@inerlogic]

Answer in comments: Bears and weather can't push IN doors that open OUT

[@Advoko]

Yep

[@haraldschurr1035]

@@Advoko and you save the space the doors would need inside the cabin if they swung inside.

[@camojoe83]

But they sure can push a roof log off that's less than 5 feet from the ground. Bear proof... This dude has never seen a bear that wants in somewhere.

[@Mystravian]

@@camojoe83 Its relative. Is a bear literally capable of breaking in? Probably, will it? Probably not.

[@AutomationDnD]

AGREED -- bears are not likely to PULL a door open // it's OBVIOUS and a "smart" guy can find another way OUT in deep snow / rebuild the cabin for an emergency exit to do it...... (I'm WAY more worried about BEARS .... if one is angry / starving)

[@ketansaart1546]

Wow, while people can't even maintain the straight lines while cutting paper, his plank sawing is even more acurate than the drawn guidelines 😎

[@valeriemckay7064]

You have good overhang outside to protect the door, saves room inside and a bear cannot "push" it open so easily. Without reading other comments those are 3 reasons I can think of without tiring myself ... LOL. Love your videos, love to learn.

[@rufelestrada9791]

Max, you are an incredibly talented man, with a gift for story telling in a rich foreign vocabulary. I can't even imagine what you sound like in conversational Russian language. I have one word for you, молодец! Ты очень умный!

[@trollfacegallor]

so this is what minecraft steve looks like in real life

[@lanthens7889]

lol

[@bradmoberly6164]

Hahahaha beast mode

[@aslmad1]

😁

[@benco1085]

Where is his diamond sword and pick he seems to be limited to iron tools

[@lix0788]

Maybe this is just mid game ben

[@lpja2326]

I stumbled here by chance , holy smoke this guy is so talented

[@ddd228]

Reminds me of Mr. Chickadee.

[@ddd228]

@Don White Hand tools and skill with confidence make a good product that actually works.

[@Xassaw]

Same here, and I agree!

[@miseee007]

Your comments are densely packed with useful information so keep em coming.

[@tomleonard6177]

Opening this door outward seems to be a good idea because of the long overhang and the ability to force any incoming bears to push against the door jam. Awesome work!

[@WAITyesTHATguy]

Plot twist: The bear's the one holding the camera and narrating.

[@JonathanBaileyn2u]

Nice

[@damianlopez7630]

Lol!!! Yes!!! 🐶🐶🐶

[@Kawka1122]

It's true. It was sooo proof

[@damianlopez7630]

@@Kawka1122 😂😀🐶🐶🐶💓👍

[@Marcus538]

Black Bears Matter

[@MrMarkRoads]

My ancestors are Finnish. Please my friend when ever you drive a wedge to fall a dead tree always look up after each strike. Growing up in the forest of northern Idaho my father taught me this. Dead branches and even the top of the tree can break away and fall. We call these widow makers.

[@Advoko]

Mark thank for this valuable tip!

[@BA-sw5dn]

Just a random passer-by but wanted to thank you for sharing that knowledge

[@drcovell]

Had one of those land by my foot when I was new at chainsaw work. ALWAYS look up.

[@jslfcs6655]

Greetings from Finland.

[@valyardelean]

got one of those onto my nose , it got swollen and couldn-t see for 3 days. lucky me it was just a tiny little branch ....

[@erniemathews5085]

As a Southern California boy, questions about dealing with snow are like the rules of ice hockey: exotic and difficult. I'll watch.

[@robmarshallofficial]

I wanted to add I love your commentary as it shows your thought processes and how you work things out including any mistakes you might make. It helps me personally as I can learn from you and also any mistakes you might make so I won’t make them in the future

[@MHarenArt]

Never tire of your comments. You have a very pleasant voice, and you don't repeat what you are saying over and over like many do, so your commentary is always interesting and engaging.

[@EuNaQuinta]

i had seen it russian even if i had not understand a word, but glad to hear in english also, thanks for the effort really great content

[@bigbronson]

i can only agree, greetings from germany

[@wayfa13]

Same lol ^_^

[@Lotek117]

I think i speak for everyone when i say, Yes there is enough interest for separate videos on all your projects. We really cant get enough of you and your master craftsmanship.

[@Advoko]

Clancy, thank you for all your feedback!

[@phillipparker8947]

My friend, I could watch you do this type of work for hours, but the perfect thing would be for me to be there working with you or alone on my own piece of heaven building my own cabin.

[@kennethconnors5316]

this man has done MORE with less than any other wilderness program , he deserves to be remembered as a great survivalist

[@oogigroo9129]

kenneth connors I dont know man, have you ever watched Primitive Skills? (Not Primitive Technology) That guy has made almost everything he has completely from scratch. Including his metal tools.

[@aslmad1]

You may also like primitive technology channel

[@joemccormick1660]

Wonderful craftsmanship! Ingenius application of available tools. I am 76 years old and remember finding some of my grandfather's and great grandfather's tools when I was a kid. I was never able to understand how they were used. You have opened my mind to the problem-solving capabilities of homesteading immigrants who settled in Canada in the early and mid-1800s. Thank you!

[@lemonke8132]

That’s really cool how you can remember stuff about your great grandfather, it’s a connection to a time now nearly forgotten

[@raymondmoore2707]

I have my gggrandfathers stone dressing tools.

[@martinbudinsky8912]

Now this is some honest work. I cant fathom why someone would dislike this...

[@Gabachazo]

I'm impressed at how practical your every move is.... When I was 17 I got hired for a Summer to go British Colombia Canada from Oregon and help build a homestead 90 miles West of Quesnel B.C. We were over run with grizzly bear. The cabin I slept in had logs 2 ft. thick log with a tiny window. We built a smoke house and in the night while smoking 80 trout and steelhead the bears came and ate every fin and fish head.

[@yandenuts]

Outward so the bear can not push in? Too many Westerns? I thought you walked like an old cowboy!! Nice job and video. Love your comments..

[@bifflee3603]

Mark That’s was my thinking too 👍🏻

[@IvanOoze1990]

snow is also very heavy.

[@bifflee3603]

Honey BBQ Sauce snow wouldn’t kill him. He could easily dig his way out. A bear in your cabin on the other hand 😱

[@KJ-kw7gh]

Sure you can skin griz, pilgrim?

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

I watched this while having lunch the other day. My soup got cold with the spoon half way to my mouth over and over! Thank you!

[@Advoko]

Haha, sorry for the cold soup)))

[@73gmiller]

It's so nice watching a master at work

[@gtf2648]

Out of the hundreds of KZbin Channels I subscribe to, this one is definitely my favorite. You Sir, are amazing....

[@tomortale2333]

finally a guy who puts a real door on his cabin..most times these other dummys put on some paper thin front door..soo goofy..cause most cabin are built stout an then to put weak frt. door on makes no sense.

[@Bucket247]

This is some of the finest craftsmanship I've ever seen... primitive tools or not. I watched this video when it first came out and it's so good I watched it again. This guy is brilliant!!! 👍🏽

[@davesmith9802]

Making the door to open out is a good idea considering pushing it in won’t budge thus keeping the critters out. You have some amazing skills to do this build by yourself. Very nice job.

[@alexandercove1194]

The door opening to the outside. Is fire code

[@69ChevyGarage]

Absolutely incredible craftsmanship. You definitely want the door to open out especially to bear proof since its easier to break into a door that swings inward. Beautiful quality of wood too.

[@fahudhdfahuttey9763]

This is the kind of thing I wanna watch before going to sleep... really puts my mind at ease and your smooth voice helps a lot... I'd definitely recommend your channel 👌

[@joshelmer4987]

Hallo Max Let me express my admiration for your knowledge, your interests, your skills, your patience, the variety of your projects, the professional level of filming and the time and willingness to share this with strangers. I'm an amateur woodworker myself and would very much like to see the production of your shaving horse (and ALL the other stuff you haven't published yet). All the best and kind regards, JosH.

[@Advoko]

Josh thank you!

[@curtisvonepp4335]

@@Advoko Your place reminds me of Finland is it . Where is this Beautiful Place .👍😁

[@radod6147]

@@curtisvonepp4335 he said, Russia

[@erwinmonti5066]

IN MY EYES YOU ARE A WIZARD. NOT MANY PEOPLE CAN DO WHAT YOU DO. AND WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT YOUR CHAIN SAW PROBLEM IS SO VERY, VERY, TRUE. IF IT ISNT MADE IN AMERICA OR GERMANY IT JUST ISNT WORTH A CRAP..OUR BEST TO YOU SIR !!!!.

[@jim7217]

You never tire us with your comments - these videos are so well crafted - just like your front door of the cabin - well done indeed!

[@user-oe2cc3tc5t]

Just think that the dude that has all these amazing carpenter's skills is a lawyer and lives in St Petersburg :)

[@thomaszaccone3960]

I bet he is an engineer by trade. He us awesome

[@llamamanism]

These polymaths are annoyingly fantastic to watch

[@kassiedreaneai7459]

He could not be a lawyer. He is intelligent and good with his hands.

[@CidYoung-REALTOR]

@@kassiedreaneai7459 HA HA HA! I admire his craft. l wonder how he learned to do all that Kool stuff? Must have had a Kool Dad, or mentor!

[@TheIncredibleJounan]

@@CidYoung-REALTOR Or he held humanity's collected knowledge in the palm of his hand. You can seriously learn anything you want as long as you have the internet and the right attitude.