Building an Off Grid Log Cabin Foundation, Log Split, Cooking | EP 5

Hello friends. I just spent a few days clearing the build site of my property where I will be building a log cabin. Finally, a new video is here!
In this epizode I am building concrete pillars, I'm splitting a log and more!
You can also watch the new episode that is out: • Building a LOG CABIN i...
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More about me:
When I was 20 years old, I dropped out of college and said to myself that I will do what I really want and what I see meaning in. So I decided to build my dream log cabin, all by myself, in the middle of an off-grid bush.
After I left school, I went to work for a while to earn money for trees and hand tools. I spent all the money I earned and my savings on it. Thank God, I already owned the land I have - I got it from my dear parents as a gift and I also bought another part of the land with my own money.
I chose a log cabin for my home because I like it. I build it with the vision of living a simple and peaceful life in it. Having time is more important to me than having money. Of course, nowadays a person cannot live without money, but I would like to live in such a way that my expenses are not so high and thus reduce the need for money. I want to have time not only for myself, but also for my future wife and children. That's why I will try to build the most self-sufficient life possible, in which my own housing, in my case a log cabin, will be the heart of this system.
I chose the traditional method of building - using only hand tools because they are my favorite. There is beauty in simplicity.
Working with hand tools has several advantages: You are able to work off-grid, the entire set of tools you need can fit in one bag, there is better safety when you work alone, you don´t make too much noise when you´re working... so I enjoy it more and I believe you will too, while watching :)
My dear father is a carpenter. I remember that most of the things he taught me while working with wood were precisely while working with hand tools, which required the most attention and practice from me.
My father taught me how to work with wood from a young age, but I have no experience with building a log cabin, so I'm learning everything as I go, and I'm looking forward to what this experience will teach me.
It may not seem like it, but it was a big struggle to get this opportunity to be able to work on my dream, but I finally did it and for that I am incredibly grateful. I also started this KZbin channel where I share my entire journey, so if you are interested, you can check it out. There is no one behind the camera, so I do all the filming and editing myself. I would also be very grateful if you would support my journey by subscribing or sharing, if you want to.
Thank you for being here, I really appreciate it and I'm glad you're watching. I will try to make videos as best as I can, so that you get the greatest enjoyment from them.
Thank you all for your attention. Enjoy!
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My PayPal E-mail for channel support: [e-mail]
All the money that will be donated through PayPal will be invested back into the cabin.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Measuring and digging
4:32 - Concrete wood form
9:25 - Pouring concrete
18:20 - Hamburgers
20:58 - Moving logs to the build site
25:47 - Log splitting
27:24 - Beam hewing
29:50 - Tar coating
30:55 - Extending two logs
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Music in this video:
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[@davidgriego278]

Now this is the way you show someone building a Log Cabin!! Laying out everything picture perfect, sweating, lift, and pulling those heavy Logs! A very youngman who knows how to work hard, and I wish, that I could have had a couple of thode hamburgers! My Hat is off to you! Great Video! I would recommend this Video!😊😊😊

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you my friend for the nice comment! I'm glad you like the video! :)

[@morninggloryfarmstead]

I love that you gently moved the preying mantis. How adorable. You are already making friends in your new place! ❤

[@FoodForestBrad]

This whole video is like a scene from Cast Away... love it!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

I know that movie. I'm glad you liked the video :D

[@scottperine8027]

I’m grateful to be able to join you and the construction of this habitat.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

I am also grateful that you have joined the community. Thank you.

[@morninggloryfarmstead]

I am loving your videos and they make me wish I was 20 years younger. I would have skipped nursing degree and masters degree. I had always been drawn to wood working and carpentry but in my younger years it never dawned me all of the things you could do with it. What a blessing to have the skills you have and kudos to your dad for getting you started when you were younger so that you would be able to figure things out like how to build a log cabin later in life! I wish I could hire you to build one for me and all my dogs and cats! 🥴

[@RajPatel-mr7mv]

This is awesome, brother. Just you and Mother Nature.

[@philmxxx]

Big respect for your hard work Matthias 👍👊🏻 from🇨🇭

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you sir👍💪🏻

[@davidwilliams8405]

Well done Matthias, well done! The first thought that came to my mind was this; the patience of Job.

[@morninggloryfarmstead]

You build your burgers with the same great detail and care as you do the cabins! 🥳

[@WeesdaGaia]

... Yeah ! ... Greetings from .. Mc Donald's .. with Love !!! ...

[@johnnylgulledge6899]

You are one determined young man! You’re doing a great job and I enjoy your video’s!

[@morninggloryfarmstead]

I agree whole heartedly! Love to see a young man in today's world with such skill and initiative to do some manual labor and create something that will last a LONG time! 🥳

[@karlmacdonald3267]

big love to you mon. I built my own log home with me hands too. Its been a few years, now I am starting to think about how rad it all is. how the hard work paid off. like bob mackie said in his book, nobody will see the tree when it falls but you. nobody will know how hard it was but you. this is your thing, and they cannot take this away from you for I ever.

[@kingrafa3938]

Well done Matthias!

[@jparker59able]

Hooked from the get-go and look forward to the next video. Kudos to your dad for the wood working skills he taught you growing up. It's fascinating to watch you do everything with just the tools. And those burgers were the bomb. I can only imagine the flavor cooked on that fire. 😊

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks for the nice comment, I appreciate it!

[@leslieb.1907]

This is going to be an epic project and I'm so glad I found your channel! I can't wait for more episodes!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you very much for your nice comment! I also think it will be an epic journey and I am very honored by your interest in following it! 😁

[@richardroy2430]

Given the tools your precision is great!

[@user-ru3oh2qw5k]

This guy has been taught of The Lord 🙏❤️.

[@AB-so3jv]

wow, lots of hard work. looking forward to see how your cabin will be.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

It's hard work, but I really enjoy it :) Thank you for following me, I really appreciate it.

[@michelcunha3222]

Hello Mathias, congratulations on your hard work, you are what can be called a cyborg :)

[@castingshadows282]

Hi Matthias, just fell upon your log cabin build. Looking forward to following you as you progress on your journey. 🇬🇧

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Awesome, thank you!

[@huqu396]

I happened to see it on KZbin. It's really cool. I'll be cheering you on from Korea.

[@johnpartridge7623]

I like the way you work from the Stone's bulking out the Concrete to the way you move the Logs using the Ends, smart moves Mate & look forward to seeing the next Video 👍👍👍

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks 👍

[@BillCheshire_Jr]

That food looks delicious brother

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks Man :)

[@leecowell8165]

Personally I'd be using a chain saw... could be electric if you wanna keep the noise down but they cut wood a LOT cleaner and quicker than splitting stuff by hand. If you can't handle a chain saw you really don't sport the mechanics to be doing this anyway. Yep I'd be using battery operated drills and saws as well. You can charge them all overnight wherever you happen to be staying on grid. My Makita stuff charges in about 20 min. You need to put a metal roof on that cabin once you get there. I also think you need a support at midpoint on those long logs as that decreases the corner support load by 50%. Retired contractor.

[@bronnyhines2967]

you are doing beautiful work Matthias … 🦋💕

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you :D

[@elu1]

I always feel I need to learn from young people. Here we go this is one of the examples. Mattia just started the channel and the way he does cabin build is very engaging. Subscribed!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you!

[@dantirk4560]

Thank you for sharing this with us. It’s always a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman, you are an inspiration to us. 🇺🇸🕊

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you very much!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Hello friends. I just spent a few days clearing the build site of my property where I will be building a log cabin. Finally, a new video is here! PS - now you can also follow me on instagram if you want: instagram.com/matthias.cabin.chronicles/

[@mattminahan7376]

Lots of hard work done. More to come. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@-TheLaughingStock-]

Just discovered your channel, looking forward to seeing this build as you go. Thanks.

[@nopelindoputraperkasa5869]

Beautiful sharing Vidio 🇮🇩🌼🌺👍

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks!

[@joenicoud5967]

FANTASTIC VIDEO AND INSPIRING THE FIRST ONE OF SEEN OF YOU AND I DONT WANT TO MISS ANOTHER 🎉

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks!

[@radu.c.2092]

Hard work, job well done, amazing video, congratulations! I'm glad I found your channel. I can't wait for new videos.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you!

[@rcsilvabravo]

Admirable tu trabajo. Saludos desde Chile.

[@Lee-fw4gp]

The knowledge you can past down to your kids is remarkable, I tried to do the same sadly my kid wasnt interested glued to social media 🙄

[@opie7afe]

Then mentor a younger kid whos actually interested in what you have to teach

[@micheletremonti2434]

Just an FYI if you had gotten a second hand froe at any flea market or second hand store you could cut boards by hand with less waste

[@markcummings6856]

Excellent work! Definitely will be following along as I just discovered your channel. Thanks for your efforts in sharing and keep up the impressive work.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks for the nice comment! I'm glad you'll be watching!

[@eduardfrazao3506]

Good job super job

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you

[@Antoha_vlg34]

Что-то намечается интересное 👌🤓 Буду следить!👍 Успехов в начинании!

[@Isas_Journey]

Very clever and handy idea to incorporate rocks in the concrete pillars! And very interesting to see how you made them, I have a wooden house too and will need to re-build the entrance parts from scratch, including the foundation/pillars on which the wooden part then stands. Your video definitely gave me some inspiration!

[@nickick6482]

Love this asmr

[@donaldhofman5257]

Your craftsmanship is rivaling The Outsider and My Self Reliance!!! You will do well!!! I just discovered you channel and I'm looking forward to all your endeavors!!!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

I love watching these channels! Thank you for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!

[@terryevans5476]

Look forward to following your progress Mathias. Best wishes from Cornwall England

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you.

[@devmeistersuperprecision4155]

I have been binge watching. I have found myself in a similar situation in Vermont, USA. Our lifestyle frees us of many modern problems but it has its own set of issues. Keep up the good work. And when you can breath a little, get some chickens.

[@joedoakes8307]

I hope your budget includes $xxx.xx for dynomite and fuse ! With all that granite , both exposed and hidden your job is going to include moving some small mountains before your cabin is finished ! Excellent video !

[@TamLandailylifeandfarm]

It's surprising how you move large trees ❤️❤️❤️

[@Channel6ix]

Awesome! Looks great. Very enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good work 😊

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks Mateo :)

[@patboudotlamot]

formidable ¡

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you sir.

[@kunagtr]

💪💪💪👍🤗

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

👌

[@elfriedehildebrandt480]

Toll gemacht ,weiter so 😀

[@terirozalie4143]

Super 😍😍😍

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

😁

[@dominikrasovsky1369]

Hi, we encourage You in your Work!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks! :D

[@WolfHowl71]

I am impressed. Great work!

[@Mrvanna-fo8hc]

Beautiful❤❤

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you

[@jerrystout3032]

Outstanding Craftsman ship 👍👍!!😇

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks!😁

[@michaelmartineau1373]

This will be a awesome build glad i found your channel. You can count on a new subscriber take care young man. Looking forward to more vids

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you, I appreciate your subscription!

[@kencross2667]

mmmmm those burger looked delicious, ok lets get building. cheers to you MCC

[@waterboy8999]

Hi Mathias, great work! Ill be following along, best wishes from Scotland.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@waterboy8999]

@@MatthiasCabinChronicles you're welcome.

[@JoseAntonio-kc1so]

Viene las nieves ⛄️ y está con los cortes de tablada.

[@miraguedes9339]

Feliz 2024 com muita alegria, saúde, Paz... um abraço daqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@cartoonbl]

Woooww good project

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks

[@gilbertmercado462]

Like the way you work. Think everything out and getting great results have subscribed to see your progress.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you!

[@craftnut1]

Hi Matthias, I am from Canada and was wondering where you are building your cabin? Loved watching how you did your little house shed. looking forward to hearing from you.

[@kimjuurendchanneledit5368]

wowwww amazing working to build cabin..i hope you can do more video like this..nice work..🎉🎉🎉

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you, I will🙂

[@kevinscudamore2711]

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[@BuiThiThuy36]

you are the most wonderful man

[@robertszyszynski7959]

GOOD JOB .

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks

[@billlewis9912]

Extremely satisfying. ... Serenity NOW!!! ... What part of the world are you in?

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you! I'm in Europe.

[@user-tv4ty6vw3s]

Your project is very very difficult!! I hope you the best

[@Autocity2324]

Nice ❤

[@TJP-on7hm]

Matthias, new sub! You have a great channel, well done! What an honorable job and journey to build your own log cabin, Bravo! I can see you are one strong man with a lot of grit the way you move those logs around. You will be very fit once you are done building. What species of tree are you using? Praying mantis are my favorite bug! I live on west coast of US in Washington state we to have praying mantis. One acre of land here goes for $50-$60,000 USD insane! Matthias keep up the great work, awesome job! Can't wait to get caught up watching your beautiful videos. This video alone has over 94,000 views that is insane never seen that before👏😁

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you! The species of tree is fir. Praying mantises are very cute bugs 😁 I live in Europe in a small country called Croatia. Those are high prices. However, when it comes to the coastal part of building plots in Croatia, we only have slightly lower prices. 94K views is nothing today. There are videos with several million views. But I still have to say that I am extremely grateful for all 94K! Thanks again for the nice comment. I appreciate it 😁

[@medosil]

bon travail

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Merci

[@kingrafa3938]

The burgers so yummy 😋

[@abiranam9406]

Love from Bangladesh .

[@JulieGibbs-xe4xh]

I love watching videos like this, where are you located, approx. only. keep up the good work an I will be watching.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you. I'm glad you like the video. I am located in Croatia.

[@donaldhofman5257]

I have several friends and neighbors that are from Croatia!! It's a beautiful country as well!!!

[@eloipaiva896]

Chamo-me Elói and liked of the your videos. Good afternoon, Matthias! All Right with You? I hope that yes! Thank you so much for us help with your videos! I would like to see more videos yours, the follow of the five videos for i see your work finally. Um fraternal abrao

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

I'm fine, thanks for asking! I film everything, so no worries. Sooner or later everything will come out!

[@loginnature8516]

Aha pocelo je znači. A ma ti si zastavio sve ručno da radiš?

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Da, rado bi sve ručno, tako kako su nekad radili.

[@loginnature8516]

To pa nije tek tako! Bravo i čucaj se.@@MatthiasCabinChronicles

[@user-kd6sn8wb4u]

И я тоже с нетерпением жду следующее продолжение Молодец ❤

[@captainamerica1797]

Hello friend !! From Wisconsin , Wauwatosa

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Hello there!

[@brotherbruce]

For strength don't put in big rocks and for proper weight distribution make the foundation blocks pyramid shaped or build a footing. They most likely won't topple over, unless that is a wet area certain times of the year.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you for the advice. I hope the pillars will hold. As for the soil, it is not so wet here.

[@Raggy73]

Hi Matthias, greetings from the UK. I have just found your channel and have watched all videos so far. I admire yourcourage to tackle this monumental task. I look forward to future videos and your progress. Where in the world are you building the cabin? Take care of yourself, best of luck on your journey.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Hey! I'm glad you're watching my videos. I am building a log cabin in the bush of Croatian nature 😁 Thanks for the comment!

[@waterboy8999]

Me too.

[@olliebeale7184]

looking forward to the next video! when will it be? I know its a lot to edit, would be great to see weekly videos!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Glad to hear that! The new video will be today :D Weekly videos would be great, but unfortunately I don't have enough time to do so much work in a week to make one video out of it. Maybe I can do it sometimes.

[@theprocreated5780]

What is the purpose of the small boards in-between the foundation and the log?

[@Eeropolvasti]

Nice Job, young man! Where in Sweden are you? I live in South Florida, since 1985, but I am from Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle , Finland. my Grand father, and his brothers, they were called " Laukkanen Handyman Group", they build more than 30 Schools, and other big buildings around Arctic Circle, and most of those buildings are still there, nice and straight. One of them, Pohtimolampi, or Bear Lodge Hotel now, is close to Rovaniemi, about 30 km North, I always stay there couple nights, in Luxory Cabins, Main Hotel Building was built 1954, and big Sauna building, First 1952. You should check it out, my Grand Father and his Father, Brothers, they were Master Log Builders, and also mainly did only hand tools, they had Chainsaw though later years. Going to Finland for Christmas now, and planning to stay again couple night in Pohtimolampi, my own SUmmer Cottage is only about 7 kilometers away from there, at Ounasjoki River, in a small Village, called Sinetta, I was born and grew up there. I will be following your nice , hard build, Good Luck from Sunny South Florida, and Merry Christmas too =)

[@bartelR]

Less fat, more muscle, nice! ;)

[@mortenmyhrmoen7592]

Happy New Year!! 🇳🇴👍👍🥂🎆🎇

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Happy new year!!

[@Amthucmoingay95]

❤❤❤❤

[@corneldutoit9489]

the Centre Log that is placed on the cement is too thin and already started cracking , its a huge weakness and will be a problem in the future

[@ritawilson8762]

New subscriber here. Ive been binge watching your great videos. What country are you building your beautiful home?

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks! In Croatia.

[@trieuliu91]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JoseAntonio-kc1so]

Esas piedras no absuelve el cemento, bonito si , seguro tengo mis dudas..

[@tomanderson4864]

What is the black stuff your brushing on too the half logs?

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Tar

[@ernstandersen979]

👍

[@shingabiss]

Where is this? Beautiful area!

[@arturomatasmiro-lm3jd]

👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@Silloso]

top !!! 🟩🟨

[@labelplume841]

Hello man, it is my drem to build such a cabin with my fiancee. I'm from south of france and i have a land but the state doesnt allowed us to do.this ....in what country are you ?? Canada ? Alaska ? Nothern Europe ??

[@baghdadbaghdadia7026]

❤❤❤👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Recycled food vid? Huh?!? Watching from Ontario Canada 😮

[@andersmartensson1851]

När hög du timret ? För dom ser väldigt torra ut .

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Jag avslutade med att skala barken i maj i år. Ja, veden är för torr nu, men jag måste jobba med det jag har :)