Building BIG BALL Cabin (It's finally DONE!)

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I use re-claimed metal from a giant spool, cut and weld it into a mega big spool which is suspended from the forest canopy to create an extremely unique off grid forest house. In this episode, I work on completing the outside of the ball structure including the cabin door, coverings, hatch, and work through possibilities for inside finishes and waterproofing.
In this episode we work hard on completing the inside of the big ball cabin including the window, door, fireplace, bed and more!
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[@Kevin-pv4nr]

Thanks to Kamikoto Knives for sponsoring this video: kamikoto.com/modernselfreliance

[@robmarshall5100]

Take two plates in an Old Spring put it underneath

[@MrMaxBoivin]

Ah, Kevin, you'll really sell anything...

[@m6kzt]

@@MrMaxBoivin Sad times, just about every channel I enjoy is selling out these days to sponsors and desperate for that ad revenue.

[@cirquestar6618]

Kamikoto knifes are well known as a scam. the wooden box is worth more than the cheap metal in the knifes

[@MrMaxBoivin]

@@cirquestar6618 I know. Like Raid: Shadow Legends is recognized as a fake game to develop gambling habits in children.

[@josephdodson9460]

This is a good book. Does provide a step by step introduction to how to build things kzbin.infoUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 , also does offer some steps. Includes pictures to give you ideas for layouts and such. If you are looking for a guide, this is not exactly what you want. But if you are trying to familiarize yourself with the way that pole barn building and other out buildings, are made, then this will work just as you need it to. A few things in this book are a barn (of course), detached garage, storage building, and coops.

[@pennypaton3079]

Oh my god, this is gold... I nearly spat my coffee out ... (Came in like a wrecking ball) Big ball in the forest, ya don't see that everyday 👍😍 I was just thinking whilst watching... You've made house in the trees, a house underground, a cube, a triangle, a ball... There is nothing you can't do ❤️

[@saner6888]

Underwater🤷🏼‍♀️?

[@theturquoisedream9244]

I know right!

[@susankerr9521]

You might want to consider keeping a container of Damp Rid inside the sphere when it isn't occupied. Condensation will build up inside because it is waterproof. I lived aboard a fiberglass sailboat for a few years and this was often a problem. Great build! Check out the use of gimbals, attachment points used for oil lamps and such. They're something like small "gyroscopes" that keep horizontal surfaces on an even keel when a boat is rocking. I always love how you include those extra little touches that take your cabins in the woods to the next level.

[@cynthiat6505]

You both are just giddy! I can’t stop smiling!!! This is so cool!!!! Best yet! Your wife is adorable!

[@juditate111]

You are a unique man! Whenever I want something outside the norm to watch, I look for you and you come through every time! Thank you for all the entertainment you provide. Will always be a fan.

[@darthgbc363]

For your chains - I added a long tiny spring to my Tour Pak lid cable, that pulls it to the side when closing.

[@CLP99th]

I love Don's new catchphrase, "I got nothing!" Lol 😂

[@nitrochicken420]

You should use magnets on all your little items so they will just stick to the ribs. Easy and you wont lose small items like your light remote.

[@wrenchdoozer]

That looks like alot of hard work but also a fun place to chill out.

[@hillbillywisdom777]

Another great episode of the Sir Don and Kevin show

[@drewlestersigrist5292]

You need to take care of yourself is not girlfriend you neded boyfriend is said yours was dog cool so this is

[@lpschick7237]

Super cool that your wife is so supportive Kevin. I can imagine her reaction when you get “an idea” & tell her what you are thinking. You definitely think outside the box…or in this case circle. 🤣. Let us know if you ever decide to do an Airbnb…😉. Come to Canada in the winter & check out the snow & your woodland village. ❤

[@skydyvrOH]

If you rent out the ball cabin and offer a campers' breakfast, it could be a (hangin' in the) air bnb :)

[@ryokolynn6948]

I suggest to have a slight bigger metal piece or something just below the firestove to catch some of your accidently fall-off burning wood's pieces...to prevent fire on your floor.

[@chrishall9208]

Love the intro lol. And when you put the window in all I saw was the Death Star from Star Wars lol awesome build and can’t wait for the houseboat challenge with Fowler!

[@truthymchurtsalot7188]

THIS IS THE BEST one yet! Cubes and triangles and now a sphere! Suspended and buried holy crap these are all so awesome. You and Don and Frankie and Bean! are our favorite crew. So we’ll done! It’s just so amazing! ❤❤❤

[@SJC49]

Need a cone next.

[@sybrenkruijf8570]

What about his wife?

[@DavidD03820]

This sphere is great!You guys did a really good job and just in time for winter with the isolation and a mini wood fire place. I also liked your wife having the courage to make it in that personal pod you made with coffee and donuts, she seems so nice.

[@thesnodgrasschannel6782]

Love this. I want to take my kids on a road trip to Canada during Christmas break if I can pull it off. Beautiful country!

[@TheDrtruth]

Waiting till Midnight in AUS to see how it turned out..

[@jamaldaniels7402]

Couldn't wait till this dropped....love your channel 👍 coming like a wrecking ball!!!

[@iamday1]

This is the coolest build I ever seen on KZbin!

[@michaelhorton6166]

I like how you take a bunch of what other people would call junk and turn it into something useful! For cutting foam, I can't recommend electric carving knife enough! Yes the kind used to carve a turkey for dinner!

[@conniewright8080]

I ordered 2 sets of knives from Kamikoto. The 1st set I ordered arrived 4 days later (from Japan) I loved the Beauty of them so much, I ordered the 2nd set for a Chef (arrived 3 days later from Japan) I got $50 off my order (another tuber: SB50) I will go in again and look at more knives. Well worth the price.

[@urieaaron]

So cute, a play date with your wife in your tree house. I loved this episode.

[@BH-rx3ue]

now if you wanted to go REALLY hardcore, attach the chain to a very slowly turning motor so the entire ball slowly rotates (like 1-4 rph).

[@carrolljoey9704]

Electric knife works really good for going through foam rubber memory foam

[@lyonsden7830]

I just wanted to say that I have been following along with this hole build and what u made is so outside the box is just killer thanks for sharing this project with us all and I can not wait to see what you come up with next and if u do the tiny boat build I know it's going to be sick but till than stay safe

[@israelcadwallader3620]

You should put slightly bigger mirror behind the other mirror to reflect light down better make it brighter in the room way better lighting and pretty cool effect as well

[@Tarteviant]

Also across from the single window to open up the space would have been excellent..

[@treeefrog]

This is so impressive! It’s super hard to work in so many curves, but you tackled each challenging step and the end product is delightfully whimsical, beautiful, and unique. Thanks for spending 6+ weeks in a tiny ball for us!!

[@jimmyjames10101]

Dont thumbs up your own post. Its obnoxious.

[@MusicLovingFool1]

@@jimmyjames10101 Really??? You are going to tell people what they can or cannot do? Who are you to decide whether a person can do it or not? And why are you so controlling? Controllers are obnoxious. Please stop. Live and let live.

[@MusicLovingFool1]

Yes Sara, I agree. Please ignore Jimmy James (what a name, huh...couldn't decide whether to call himself Jimmy or James {child or man?} ...he has control issues...lol...and how does he know you whether you did or not is the question...lol. Poor soul. He has nothing better to do I guess. *winks*

[@ThePlymouth37]

You should dig an "impact crater" in the forest floor for it to hover over, awesome project!

[@InVerum]

This turned out so well! The time, effort, energy and craftmanship put into this.. wow. Hope the algorithm gives it some more love, this was a really cool project.

[@jimronaldson6699]

With all these cabins you have, do you plan on renting each one out for honeymooners or vacationers? A small family reunion? BTW, you have given me several ideas for a small RV build that I have been making plans for. Thank you!

[@cherylanderson3340]

I'm imagining a hiker coming upon this in the woods. At first glance, at a distance it may appear to be a huge ball of yarn. 😄

[@kellymartin3412]

Ok I have to admit this is the video series that hooked me on your channel! I was scrolling along and I had seen your thumbnail clip. I was like ok I am intrigued. I was excited to see how it turned out. Are you going to spend a night in it? I think it turned out awesome! I also think it’s really cool you recycle things that people didn’t want and it ends being something really cool. I love your channel! Can’t wait to see what’s next! ❤

[@ShelleHolley]

I absolutely love this channel ❤ Don and you have inspired me so much. Every night I try to play a different Playlist so you get more ads to fund more projects.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I appreciate that.

[@RandysRides]

In the future it would be cool to attach a winch to the cable, and be able to hoist the ball a lot higher once you're in it.

[@PapaBearOutdoorAdventures]

Definitely one of your most imaginative builds so far. So inspiring to see a cozy little home grow up bit by bit. Looking beautiful with that round window and the little stove inside. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪😊

[@pasveritas1872]

You go Kev 🙌 such a trip to go along with you on this adventure...and your trusty all important Assistant. Thanks heaps for sharing the fun and expanding our minds on what is possible 🙏 Can't wait for the next build chapter

[@augustseven9243]

This is probably my favorite build of yours. I imagine your daughter having the best time with her friends growing up having the coolest places to have slumber parties. It's like endless play houses. So fun.

[@donnadavison20]

I think this is your best creation so far!

[@charruza]

Kevin's Mylie impersonation was great! What a fantastic project, such a crazy idea, but you made it awesome!

[@vipingel6999]

So cool!

[@taylormcintyre5759]

Bed for two, mood lights, mirrored ceiling, velour blankets and faux fur pillows. *eyebrows eyebrows* Quite the little love lounge Love it

[@tonyhussey3610]

I was thinking the same 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ghost-Mama]

And fall is such a perfect time for snuggling and drinking coffee 😊😉. It’s a sweet couples suite!! 😂❤

[@pauleddy5146]

This was a really outside the box build. Being a ball is a great start, but the challenges involved, an overcome, were fun to watch. As far as the circular window is concerned, and the flashing thereof, I'm not sure why you didn't weld a ring on the outside. Being curved, and matching it exactly would be difficult, but a short ring on which to attach another material, or under the ring gasket when installed would probably sealed it up the first time. My 2 cents. Otherwise, this, like all your other wacky projects was outstanding entertainment. Good luck on the tiny boat build! I doubt anyone would really challenge you on this one, especially for the small amount of $ you invested.

[@dorabort6622]

I'm always impressed with your projects!

[@hejdingamleraev]

Turned out great! Would've been even better with a black curved tripod instead of the logs, for an even more artsy feel. Still top notch!

[@c.a.g.1977]

This may very well be your coolest build so far, Kevin! It's awesome!

[@PatricesProjects]

Very cool. It is more spacious seeming than I thought it would be. Once the honey-do list is complete will you show the results?

[@MangledGuitars]

That turned out flippin awesome

[@Sheevlord]

So that's how Aranara houses are made! Very cool project. I like how it turned out. Nice and cozy.

[@slitheringsnake229]

This channel is actual gold. High quality, educational content. I thought you had a couple million subs before I checked. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next!

[@jjj32801]

Excellent series. Very creative. Your daughter will love it.

[@thomlindgren6253]

Really outstanding results. The flooring, window, heater/fireplace and bed are great but what person doesn’t want a mirror over their bed? Now we just need someone to spend the night in your orb. Thanks for sharing.

[@saner6888]

VERY COOL! Leave her free hangin and video a stormy overnight in the ball, maybe? 👌

[@lizsanabria5541]

This is absolutely stunning never would believe if I didn’t see it really cool

[@anthonyvu1073]

Love the build, if you want to stabilize it, have 3 point tightening on the three posts and tension with cables

[@kakasimi1]

This is brilliant and bonkers. Love it.

[@pascalchavanon1930]

What a fun built 👍🤪🇫🇷 Great job.

[@patricialora5692]

A few projects back, I thought I had seen the last of your signature circular window motif! Boy am I glad that I was wrong! Another fine project, my boiled Canadian friend! And yes, bed does look like a Jesus fish 😉 BTW They've been trying to scam me via your YT channel name

[@JohnWatkinsUK]

Looks great. You desperately need to add some fresh air ventilation for the fire and to help avoid condensation though.

[@Ghost-Mama]

Y’all are so awesome!! This is a fantastic channel and today’s video was spectacular!! 😂😅 your ideas are genuinely genius and you all have such amazing Canadian kindness that it just radiates through in the videos… and….. “what the world 🌎 needs now is love 💕 sweet love 💕 “ and you and your beautiful wife shared that with us today!! Thank you 🙏 both!! Also… those 🍩 donuts 🍩 👀 looked amazing!! Thank you buddy 🙏 🇨🇦

[@CreativeCaralyn]

Oh my goodness, that'd be perfect for reading. Add in some curved shelves with a lip or mini-railing and load it with books. The perfect escape. Love this.

[@lucasreinig8492]

Absolutely love this, the mirror on the ceiling game me some austin powers vibes haha. If you know you know.

[@chrishill7692]

This is hands-down the best build on KZbin, this is every 10-year-old boys dream. Kevin my friend, you are living the dream. You need a rug , it will really bring the room together your royal dudeness

[@ws4860]

... and insulation under the floor is needed. Wood pellets, hemp, cork or any other natural material. This could also suck up condensation and slowly evaporate it, otherwise a small lake could form at the lowest point of the ball.

[@chrishill7692]

@@ws4860 didn’t you watch the video, the whole structure has spray insulation

[@kathleneda2514]

If it falls to the ground you may want to install a brake system of some sort. Otherwise you will be in another dimension regardless of a portal.

[@oldinuselesshancox5194]

" i think you will find the Death star is fully operational " " my lord Don "

[@tedbryer2512]

WOW!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! The Devil cant corner you in that thing!!!

[@lindsayalisonstevens3592]

Very cool project, Kevin! I like that your wife also tagged along and helped you install the mirrror/LED lights 🥰

[@allenenabnit7078]

Love it nice seeing wifey helping out too.

[@Rockhead81]

You had me at She Takes 5' inch Wood 😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@Ghost-Mama]

😂😂😂 and they look like a VERY happy couple today!! Today’s video is AWESOME 👏!!!

[@fonhollohan2908]

kevin you did a good job welding that ball up considering you don't have a lot of experience welding, good job bud. and btw use exterior caulk not silicone.

[@matthewellisor5835]

I was going to ask about the space under the floor and if it would be useful as storage but then you mentioned ballast. How about a water tank/bladder then you have the water and whatever is left of it can be the ballast?

[@mamacat315]

Always amazed by your ingenuity Kevin! That ball is cool 😎

[@detrechrats]

You should make an upper bunk. Are you planning on operating a vrbo vacation place? Think of the 0ptions! You can stay in a ball, you can stay in a cylinder, you can stay in a spider hole or a cleat plastic cabin! A tiny house boat is your thing? We've got you covered!

[@Scereyaha]

Cup holders. Even gyroscopic ones, perhaps. I had thought of suggesting smoothing out the bottom and building a platform with wheels on the bottom that was curved to meet the base, but then the floor would shift relative to everything you had on the walls, and I thought that would get complicated. It might've also been hard to get the wheels to move smoothly so it could have just created a worse experience. A whole second sphere with wheels around the entire thing inside the first might have solved it, but then what about the windows and doors? Good job picking out the bedding, it definitely looks nice, and I like the rust colour of the beams. Personally, I'd gladly have my bedroom be in one of these (Attached to my house with a flexible bridge? Fully indoors?) if I was allowed. I think the rocking would be very soothing.

[@davevanbeers6944]

A ball, a round window,and a round mirror….. kinda square 😋 cool project! For real…. You need a disco ball!

[@staceyvegamarkum4071]

Hey neighbor! What a wonderful video! This unique build has been quite the adventure to watch unfold. Rachael you are too cute with your beautiful smile 😍 and Kevin I think you should definitely keep your day job rather than take up singing 😁 Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing the next project! ✌️❤🐖💨

[@bodhi_smith]

For your outriggers you could use rubber (bungees) so it still swung but not as much… would also keep the door and window (or chimney) oriented in the proper direction…

[@mowmowmowmow]

looks awesome

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Thanks!

[@normanshadow1]

Your joie de vivre is infectious! I was smiling the whole way. I would give anything to sleep in that ball.

[@sandrawilson5723]

I have to say, you are very good at what you do. You have a wild imagination. The things you have made are pretty awesome..

[@sueyates3555]

This is so cool you have got such great ideas. I always enjoy watching your channel..

[@backwoodsdixiefarm1098]

You look better on the ball then she did and keep making awesome builds with you and your crew. you made me laugh hard singing that 🤣 keep up the good work 👍🙂

[@desert-walker]

I still say you should do some Thompson waterproofing on the outside just to be safe give a little extra protection

[@schroedingers_atze]

I think this is the most comfortable pokeball i have ever seen.

[@IvanOoze1990]

I think I like this one the most.

[@lonnietaylor2759]

Love watching your videos, it's special when your family and DON the man is in it.👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👏👏👏

[@Tuur75]

"we're gonna put the bed in, well that's not bed at all!" Make up your mind! Great project man, been following since today!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Welcome aboard!

[@mindym.1166]

Now that you have all of those cool cabins and the underground bunker you should have your friends over again for a cookout/sleepover. You could draw lots for who gets to sleep where, and you guys could light your smoker on fire again!

[@dianevillemaire8286]

What an awesome and unique project

[@donaldmarshall7894]

You need an anchor for extra windy days and a hammock for visitors sleeping. Sail on!!

[@debramorris7646]

Laughed so hard! I love this project! You are amazing and so nice to see the lady of the house! Thanks for taking us on this journey and can't wait for your next ingenious idea!

[@astolfo2305]

i would switch that mirror another window because u can see nice star sky at night when going to sleep

[@glg3945]

That is so freaking cool!!!!! I can't believe how amazing it turned out! You really can build anything, with help from Don of course. You have thought of everything in there. Really love it. Peace and Good Fortune and Good Health to you and your sweet family. All the best.

[@gayahithwen]

If you want to make the wobblyness visible, add a giant level on the wall. Or maybe one of those nautical compasses that float inside a glass ball? Anyway, great to see the ball cabin done, I like the crescent bed. 😀

[@DeeHermanson]

All the stuff you make is so amazing. Good job buddy even though it was supposed to be a houseboat LOL

[@anderswallin3883]

I have an idea for a future build. You could take that spider tunnel concept a bit further and make an underground cabin. You could dig a big hole and make the walls and stuff out of concrete since it is very solid. And then water proof it all and fill in the hole with dirt and cover the cabin. You could make it so that it is semi hidden, so that you can see it when you are up close to it, but not from a distance. Instead of that hidden hole that you have for the spider tunnel, you can make a nice set of stairs going down to the cabin. You could make 2 rooms or something, like a room where you do the cooking and stuff, and then a small room where you sleep. It could have a modern feel to it, but everything is semi hidden underground. It could be cool i think.

[@donniev8181]

Another great build, a few steps on the inside of the door could double as shelves when its closed. Can't wait to see the next little home build.

[@kingrafa3938]

Great job and well done Kevin and Don 👋👋👋 This was a fun build to watch. Can't wait for your overnighter in there Kevin.

[@The_Crow_Flies]

I swear you are an architectural genius.