I'm building an off grid LOG CABIN with an axe | EP12

Hello my dear friends🙂
This is the 12th episode of the log cabin construction series where I reached half the height of the cabin wall.
I haven't had much time to work on the log cabin lately because I had some obligations that I had to do, but now I'm back and I hope to finish the walls as soon as possible.
Thank you all for the positive comments. I appreciate it very much. I would also appreciate a lot if you can support my channel by subscribing!
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Enjoy🌲
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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 use 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 :)
Sometimes you will still see me use power tools for some things where I can't avoid it completely, such as drilling through metal roofing or welding, but otherwise I will always try to use primarily hand tools.
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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[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

In the next episode I will show you how I lift heavy logs up on the wall! So stay tuned! 🔔 Subscribe if you don't want to miss the videos: kzbin.info/door/4R2psHs0FQP7f2LRaS36ZA Thanks!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Hello my dear friends🙂 This is the 12th episode of the cabin construction series where I reached half the height of the cabin wall. I haven't had much time to work on the log cabin lately because I had some obligations that I had to do, but now I'm back and I hope to finish the walls as soon as possible. Thank you all for the positive comments. I appreciate it very much. I would also appreciate a lot if you can support my channel by subscribing! If you want additional information for the video, you can turn on optional subtitles in the video. Enjoy🌲 📸 - Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/matthias.cabin.chronicles/

[@derekaldrich4887]

Awesome work on building a log home

[@gregorybryant6610]

As you get higher, I was wondering how are going to get the log on the top levels of your cabin. Also is there any significance to planting the Paulownia trees ,or you just like them?

[@IzzyCreaciones]

Ok this video answer my question 😅 new subscriber👍

[@brucefraser3961]

Another entertaining video Matthias. Glad to see you have time to work on the logs again, it is looking good. I'm worried about how you will get the logs up as the wall gets higher, I could see an accident happening, please be very careful.

[@nadiezdatrochez7383]

I am so happy to see Matthias building his future log cabin, good example for present and future generation out there ……..Look youngsters!!!!! Learn from this fellow young guy Matthias! He breathes nature and he doesn’t need too much computers, cells, Facebook, TikTok, etc., his technology is his tools!!! Great dude.

[@DeterminedDIYer]

I'm so tired of the older generations being so out of touch with the younger ones. As a millennial I know that the younger people have to work hard for anything they want because that's the only way they can afford it. And if you think it doesn't take work and computer time to edit a video this well then you don't know anything about technology.

[@klav5930]

Holy smokes are you impressive! I just told my family if I were some 30 years younger, I wished we would have went this route. Keep up the good work!

[@seanjamescameron]

I’ve just taken on an allotment (area of land you rent yearly to grow food) and it is in a complete mess. I’ve been here all day it doesn’t feel like I’m making any progress but watching your video has given me the inspiration to just get my head down and carry on. Your cabin looks amazing. All the best.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you for your honest comment my friend. Don't worry about it, sometimes I have days like that too. I'm glad the videos helped you. You were inspired and now your comment inspires me to keep shooting :D I wish you success.

[@laurelpeterson1307]

72 yr old woman here, who admires you skill and determination. I have one question, where's the doorway? Does that get sawed out at the end of building the walls?

[@bobuncle6962]

Doors and windows will be cutouts likely

[@buildvillage]

❤🎉

[@jamesdeluca6657]

They cut it out with a chain saw

[@3DCGdesign]

That drone shot was the MONEY SHOT! WOW cool. Great editing on top of amazing content. Thank you, buddy!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks man!

[@richardbas2948]

I admire you young man! If I was younger and I lived in Canada, I would have done the same! No extra insolation needed; warm in winter and cool in summer! Well done ❤

[@anthonywilson1754]

I'm new to this channel and just subscribed.. I'm age 22 and have 1 year of college in me as the pandemic came. I've not gone back and now am in construction. I use a lot of power tools. But I love your commitment to tradition. I did gymnastics for 14 years (ages 4 to 18). To make money for gymnast academy fees I started working for a property management company when I was age 13. It was only to make enough money but then I liked the world and learned a lot. I then worked more hours there and some more in the summers. Then the pandemic hit and I got a job at Menards in the building materials dept. I decided not to go back to college (community college). The second summer working there I met a lot of guys in construction companies as home remodeling went up during the pandemic. That led to being offered a full time construction. This is my 2nd year working full time in framing and drywall at the moment. I admire your dedication. I was adopted from Ukraine by American couple and raised in USA. But my adoptive parents divorced when I was age 10 leaving mom and me poor. By age 13 I was more or less raising myself. And so needed to make money. I have no dads to teach me anything so I like that you have a father who loves you. I really like house building a lot and have some great dad role models in my life. Sad to say that none of my gymnastics coaches cared to be father figure. When I was age 16 I was severely beat up by a group of older athletes who had just graduated high school. I was alone doing a bar workout when they found me all alone on a hot summer night. They put me in a full nelson and took turns throwing hard punches mostly to my abs. I lasted off and on over 30 minutes trying to survive. I went home to an empty house and had no dad to help me. I have never ever told my mom who had a lot of problems of her own. That's why I started living on my own even if living in same house. Some weeks I rarely saw mom. Anyway I hope to be a good dad when that can happen to me. Stay injury free as you build on your own! Anton

[@patriciamcneilly9748]

Best wishes in your new job. Menards is my favorite store.youre a brave guy!

[@sari4079]

I admire a lot what you are doing. Building your proper house by hand and it will last for many many years.

[@B-leafer]

It seems you have an extraordinary amount of carpentry knowledge how to build log cabins and small houses for your age particularly! Amazing! Well done. Nice tools. I enjoy watching you work.

[@buildvillage]

🎉😢❤

[@PSSUP]

I haven’t seen your videos for a few weeks, but I finally saw your newly uploaded videos online today. I really like your handmade wood craftsmanship. Although it takes a lot of time, the craftsmanship is very detailed. The practical and durable details of the wooden house will be better than the superficial gorgeousness. Home is for life. I hope you will make this paradise as special as a fairyland, including building its surrounding gardens, planting, and gardening design environment. This is also a homework.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you very much. Yes, my idea is to make a self-sufficient paradise and I'm looking forward to it.

[@PSSUP]

@@MatthiasCabinChronicles good

[@buildvillage]

❤😢

[@funkydozer]

Your logs fit so precisely. I admire your craftsmanship and patience, watching you work makes me wish I was young and healthy again. Your cabin will outlive all of us.

[@Jasonx6000821]

Every time you roll a log into place and it fits perfectly, you must feel so good! It gives me great satisfaction to see. You are a very hard working man. I know this cabin will be wonderful when you are finished. Excited for coming episodes! Nice work.

[@meredithlyon3142]

It makes me so happy to see your build using only hand tools. Thank you for showing how you calibrate the scriber. The sense of satisfaction and accomplishment you must feel when you peg a log into its final position! Another impressive episode.

[@buildvillage]

❤🎉😢

[@tundra1770]

I have built log homes for the last 30+ years, retired now, and your videos make me feel very nostalgic to my early days. I envy the peace and tranquility a project like that offers, along with the sense of accomplishment. I almost want to take up building a small one just for a hobby now. Pretty decent axe and scoop skills you've developed. Keep up the good work.

[@buildvillage]

❤🎉😮

[@DarrylEugeneHopkins-io8qg]

Just looks better the more I watch videos. When I was growing up in Oklahoma,I used to love looking at places I wanted to have a single A-frame home built the same way as your doing now, wish I knew where I got distracted first but now 62, had stroke in 2022, now half of me is numb all the time so that's my build project. Love seeing such great work from handsome strong man keep going love the designs and style admire greatly., Darryl

[@seancollins6319]

Hey bud, Ive got to say im quite impressed with your skills & being so young.. As a carpenter of 23 years and seeing the skill set you have acquired, I can honestly say, your more skilled than most of the guys i work with and they are much older than you.. Be your own BOSS, do not work for someone else. I worked for someone else for the first 15 years of being in the trade, why work my butt off for someone else and make them money on my skills... Best decision I made was going into business for myself.. keep up the great work, you have some really great skills. And always follow your ❤️, because thats what leads to happiness... Hardwork, Dedication and good decisions brings rewards...

[@buildvillage]

❤🎉😢

[@danielmarechal4729]

Du très beau travail cela nous replonge à une époque de liberté et d'aventures en armonie avec Dame Nature et où les Hommes étaient des Hommes . . . De France 🥰

[@sunshine19701989]

I'm going to catch hell for this but... of course you are skilled, hardworking, and awesome... but your hair is beautiful!! Old guy who has lost most of his!😂

[@DeterminedDIYer]

My husband has hair like that lol. it's so long and thick. he's 41 and the hair dressers always tell him he should be a hair model lol. Some people just get all the luck.

[@LyThiHoa1987]

Great construction skills Excellent carpentry Congratulation

[@rosemaryjasper1121]

Your “woodman-ship “ is amazing! You have knowledge and skill that seems well beyond your years. It’s quite mesmerising to watch the log go from a simple but large lump of tree stem into a craved perfectly fitting next row on the main build. It also looks as though you’re not too sloppy in the cookery department! As always, a great video. Look forward to the coming weeks as we see the cabin take shape and begin to see the construction become a home.❤

[@DeterminedDIYer]

You're doing great! I just fixed my kitchen sink because the drain pipe was leaking. It's a really old house and the pipe rusted out so I had to cut it off and replace it. I feel super accomplished lol. I have nothing on you!

[@soldier-Dave]

A craftsman at work! Love it!dave🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@donnaleemaheu1037]

What a wonderful job you are doing very devoted and great at what you do. I enjoy watching you keep up the excellent work.❤

[@bosse641]

A very nice work on this log cabin. Well done.

[@evaseberova7812]

Drahý Matýsku, Bobe. Chraň si zdraví, oči, ruce. Koukám na tebe , jak si šikovný, s láskou objímá babička Evička ❤ .

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

❤

[@castingshadows282]

Great to see you hard at it again Matthias. Life is occasionally putting obstacles in our pathways keeping us from our work, but that is something we all need to deal with at the best of times, some more important than others. Glad that you have had the time to put your uses to other means in your life, take care of those that surround you first. The building comes second. 🖖👍

[@Bestman59]

Your work is near perfect.

[@BrankoMargetaRovinj]

Sve čestitke mojem vrijednom mladom susjedu na njegovoj kreativnosti i sposobnosti.👍

[@rmharing]

Awesome....Let nature be your music Matthias.😊😊

[@aquariusdebra]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 Looking forward to watching the you build your cabin. Was watching Shawn James from My self Reliance build his but it is finished now ( he built his with no power tools as well ) . Happy to now watch you 😊

[@saravattadelandey2098]

you work hard, you are skilled, I admire you. good luck in your life.🙋‍♂🙋‍♂🙋‍♂

[@kevinscudamore2711]

Coming on nicely 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@alpetterson9452]

Thanks Matthias. Not only can you build expertly, you can also roast potatoes really well.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Hah, thanks :D

[@savagedove]

You are doing an excellent work! It looks amazing!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks!

[@derekaldrich4887]

Awesome video on KZbin today I support you

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks Derek!

[@rosycorona592]

Que rica comida la de hoy, gracias a ti. 😀😀😀 Ahora espero ansiosa el siguiente capítulo. What a delicious meal today, thanks to you. Now I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

[@Bexxcraft958]

It's a lot of work! And it's definitely hard to lift those logs alone, but I think you'll do it and it will look perfect and unique. I wish you all the best!👍🙂

[@buildvillage]

❤🎉😢

[@grannyshell5425]

This is VERY cool!!!! Love the fact that you are using hand tools. Keep up the great job!!!!!

[@grannyshell5425]

Remember, it doesn't matter how long it takes, as long as you don't stop!❤

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

Thank you

[@lorettataylor9902]

Watching from East Tennessee. I enjoyed 😊

[@fetobeatle]

You're doing a very exact job with the measurements of the logs and the notches, I'm already excited for the next video of this awesome project.

[@toporTeslov]

Тяжко рубится, бревно завяло, но не высохло. Не сырое, не сухое - хуже не придумаешь рубить: топор вязнет, древесина выкалывается плохо. Зато сила воли хорошо тренируется. В прошлом году рубил из похожей вяленой осины сруб под баню. Нелегко далось. При том, черновую выборку и подготовку делал бензопилой, а дорубал начистовую под топор с теслом. А здесь полностью под топор. Молодец, парень. Успехов в труде!

[@mumechita]

Congratulations!!! Your way of working is amazing.

[@larrykelly2838]

All that hard work will pay off.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thank you Larry for the encouragement.

[@Mystica._]

How satisfying for you to see what you’re creating come to life. You must be so proud of your work. I can’t wait to see it all finished.

[@michaelmartineau1373]

Awesome job Matthias must feel good to get back to the build. Take care look forward to future videos.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks Michael.

[@eduardfrazao3506]

Well done young man good job

[@gpbarth]

It’s coming along Matthias - glad to see an update 👍🏻

[@northernhappiness7499]

Hello from northern Wisconsin. I'm new to your channel bro and plan to go back to first vid of this cabin build. So far I am very impressed and an happy as can be to see another cabin enthusiast hard at it building his absolute best dream come true. I'll be watching bro.. Thanks for sharing 🤙

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks man 👍

[@rosspearle6367]

Great job u r doing!!! Nice to see such a young man with your principles. Keep up the good work and good luck with filling that cabin with family!!!!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@user-wq2qi4lt5k]

Насмотрелся на Бьерна и решил , что сам не хуже . Поди и фазендачки рядом ! 🤣

[@funnysunny67]

Maybe you could plant some fruit trees as well? Lemon and olive trees should grow in your climate. Cabin looks great!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

I will definitely do that. Thanks!

[@funnysunny67]

Ah, nice! The scent of citrus blossoms is soo good. Ahoj, I will keep on watching! 😊

[@shortsweettoo]

No matter how hard we try, life always seems to get in the way. Glad you are back where you want to be. Its looking awesome.

[@cyn2480]

Amazing work you're doing.

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks :)

[@kingrafa3938]

Thanks for the video Matthias!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

You're welcome! Also thanks for leaving comment on every video :D

[@nadinemazza18]

Hello! Vos images et vos commentaires sont super. Bravo pour votre minutie

[@harryboschdavidson8125]

Genius 😀👍

[@cfps66]

Hi Matthias, Great work! I just binged watched all twelve episodes. Have you comsidered planting a food forest. I know it will take time away from you build but just one fruit bearing tree a night will realy payoff in a few years. Also, all of those shavings from the logs might make great ground cover for your forest. Just some thoughts. Keep up the great work! Chris

[@brianh9014]

OMG....glad you've the energy. Quite impressive. 😊

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Молодец парень!!!!🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@johnpartridge7623]

Cabin is coming along slowly but surely, good job mate 👍

[@bobuncle6962]

I am impressed that you work in the rain!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks!

[@Timhey0912]

I've told family and friends of your channel! It's hard work but it seems you are getting so much satisfaction from your very hard work. Always keeping the goal in my mind! All my best to you!!

[@davidwilliams8405]

Well done on your cabin Matthias, well done! You're making good progress on your cabin; it looks like you have thought out every step in the process of building it; I might also add that you appear to have the patience of Job as well. I can't wait to see how far you've gone in your next videos. You are a true, positive role model for all young men (and women), learning how to work with your hands building practical things. May I ask where you are from?

[@dianeandersen4106]

You are such a hard worker.This will be a wonderful home for you.Keep up your good work.

[@mikewood8680]

This lad is amazing. Think how many young men following his example would change how they interact and function in society through the work of their hands.

[@Yesica1993]

It's looking great!

[@margaretgood580]

You are doing a wonderful job with this Cabin build and your so young.. Well done young man 🏕 catch you on the next video.. take care ❤

[@jojohisgrove3218]

Lookin good 👍

[@ombun6062]

I am from Indonesian, very nice 👍

[@KuzminaAlisa]

Мужчина каждый мечтает и некоторые делают: -под силу срубить дом! -Посадить дерево! -Родить и воспитать сыновей и дочек! Парни, любящей вам и доброй, верной и милой вам хозяйки, жены, матери ваших детей! ❤❤❤

[@jewelz6506]

The logs fit perfectly. Your precision work is beautiful. You have much more patience than I will ever possess. :) I repurpose furniture and also am making some from damaged trees I have cut down on my property, but I struggle to put patience into my process, I tend to like tasks that are quicker to completion. A good pat on the back to you! You do amazing work. Such a talented craftsman and I will take your lessons in patience to heart. :) Thanks for sharing your journey, I look forward to the cabin's completion. :D

[@user-dd6zm4xl6j]

Молодец. Золотые руки.

[@frankpettinato2324]

Total breath of fresh air!🌟👍🎯🔨🎆🎇

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

oh yes 👍

[@yvelinethevenin6429]

I give you a like « 👍 ». You work so hard.. and it’s very interesting what you write . Good luck!!

[@mateamilagroscorpuz1832]

Im a new subscriber from the Philippine ❤

[@richardsemione7012]

When did you start learning your woodworking skills? What other things do you make from wood. Is it common in your country, did your father teach you?

[@barber0611]

nice work!

[@fabricepartula2698]

Very good teacher

[@georgeattig8088]

Great use of subtitles. It’s much better than ASMR and voice over. Your grammar is exceptional. ❤

[@dammitbobby283]

I started building a wooden birdhouse years ago but I gave up.

[@miraguedes9339]

Estou aqui pensando comigo mesmo,eu ja to achando incrível e so esta no começo ,ja to achando maravilhoso, imagine ao terminar esse seu projeto ❤ um abração

[@raycaster4398]

Nice cement foundation. Don't forget tie downs.

[@carlosvassel]

Excelente video gracias

[@Kienlife]

Good job🎉❤

[@jeffforbes3772]

Very cool...keep it up man.

[@kevincorbin6273]

Nice work

[@bevcrabtree6519]

love your videos

[@marisagomes1091]

Que trabalho lindo!

[@ligiamaria7953]

Esta ficando otimo parabens

[@charlesknight3204]

Matthias … Another incredible video is finished and on the internet; another stellar job well done!!! You give me hope with your generation!!! You are an inspiration!!! Please keep up the excellent work and better videos!!! I do have a question, though; what are the dimensions of the small shanty that you constructed to stay on while you are building the log cabin? It is sweet and beautiful in its own right!!! Until your reply, next video, and beyond, happy trails, best wishes, take care, BE SAFE, Jesus’ peace, and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Atascocita, Texas, USA. 🎣👨‍🌾🦌

[@11sesquialtera]

beautiful work….I really love your videos

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks sir

[@djuhenny1003]

enjoy

[@mikemitchell4629]

Hi Matthias…. Are you finding that your are getting more efficient, more skilled, at carving the notches with the axe/large chisel? How much quicker are you completing each log compared to your first full log?

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Hello Mike. Yes, now I don't have to think about every little thing I do anymore. I already know how to do it and it has become a routine. But the speed of work has not accelerated much. I would say I am 30% faster than at the beginning.

[@garymainor9610]

Thanks!

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Gary, thank you for your financial donations, I really appreciate it!😁

[@ddolde]

You’re amazing I could never do that

[@MatthiasCabinChronicles]

Thanks. Before, I also thought I couldn't do it. Never say never :D

[@Jeremy_936]

Are you using the Paulownia trees for firewood? In the US they're considered a bit of a weed tree, but I like them and they attract hummingbirds. You can also coppice them, and they grow back into a full tree in one or two seasons.

[@Landbeorht]

Goat