Bushcraft Camp - Stacked Log Walls, Knot Work, Original Axe | Entry 3 - Building Camp Deadhorse

After nearly a year away, I return to Camp Deadhorse and pick up the building series right where I left off last fall. In this entry, I get to work using my axe, knife, and handmade bowsaw by cutting, sharpening, and bevelling over 30 stake logs. I pounded them into the slightly frozen ground along the shelter's frame using my old mallet, and tied them in place at the top with jam knots to prevent them from spreading apart. After, I used the logs stashed in my wood pile, and cut and fitted over 46 of them to the shelter by stacking them in-between the stakes and cutting the roof's angle onto their ends, resulting in a tight fitting and strong supporting wall all around the shelter, and getting one huge step closer to this camp finally being usable to sleep in.
Amazingly, not a single thing changed at camp in the time I was away from the project. The shelter's frame is as sturdy as the day I built it, the mallet is still together well, and the saw is still sharp - although the spruce branch has lost some spring in it from drying out over the year. I'm glad to be back working on this little project, and seeing the walls up after all the time spent collecting and fitting those logs was well worth the wait. Keep an eye out for the next entry in the series, it will be a cold one!
Thanks for watching,
Nicholas
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[@ongridself-reliantfamily1751]

Thank you for consistently carrying a rifle with you out in the back country. Many Bushcrafters don't, even those who live in a country where the law allows it, and it bothers me. Guns were historically part of life in the wild, and they are certainly the best tools to hunt and defend yourself. I think it is good to normalize seeing guns carried by non-military or LEO people. Normal good people need to be seen carrying guns for other people to realize how important and useful for real world applications they are. A very fine video, and please do keep up the good work!

[@wituikbws]

I don't go anywhere without one! (Unless it's winter, sometimes). I completely agree, and appreciate you mentioning it. Thanks for the comment, see you in the next one I hope! 👊

[@rkf2746]

Nice job Nicholas! Looking forward to seeing it finished. That will make a great camp site. You should bring the lady with the cool hat out with you sometime.🤠 Take it easy Cowboy. Roger

[@wituikbws]

Thank you! Funny you should mention that, I'm taking her out with me on a video next week! Hope you've been well 🤠

[@KaylynnStrain]

love the prpgress you are making with the new camp !!!!!

[@herbsmith6871]

Coming along quite nicely my friend 🤠

[@wituikbws]

Thanks! Already filmed putting the raised bed in and am about to film putting the roof on 👊

[@EatCarbs]

Shelter is coming along nicely. Thanks for the video

[@wituikbws]

Almost done!

[@alp63]

Great work!!

[@AxelMillerOutDoors]

great job keep up the good work

[@christophe7747]

Merci ,superbe vidéo 🌲🌳🌲🌳🌲

[@jito7377]

I am very happy to see you return to thia camp. Amazing how much work you put into the shelter's wall!

[@ancientsouloutdoors4088]

Always enjoy your builds brother. Definitely one of my favorite channels on youtube. Keep up the great work man!

[@wituikbws]

Thanks, will do!

[@myssyainfographika2458]

Tiene muy buena pinta. Espero las siguientes nevadas

[@wituikbws]

La nieve ya está en el suelo, ¡lo verás en el próximo video!

[@thaiBushcraft7654]

Wow good

[@alp63]

Nice!!!

[@tobiasball5225]

Wow. That is a ton of work. You are definitely doing that right. Looks fun.

[@wituikbws]

It can be, but it has it's challenges. Fitting those logs got a little old 🤣

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! 👍🇨🇦😎

[@wituikbws]

Thanks 👍

[@peterkunka2694]

A lot of labor but going to be worth it! Looks great and thanks for sharing. Pete in AZ - KI7LIL

[@wituikbws]

I hope so! Next up is the bed and the roof 👍

[@neesbushcraft]

It's looking great! I always enjoy your videos.

[@wituikbws]

Thanks!

[@bushman4124]

love your build, looking forward to see it finished

[@wituikbws]

You and me both 😆

[@townieoutdoors8121]

I wonder if building the main frame off the ground like on rocks or something would help prevent the logs from rotting?

[@wituikbws]

Probably, but since the camp is going to be short-term, I'm not worrying about it

[@szeryf7983]

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[@joha7484]

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[@tracykooken2606]

INTERESTING MOTHODS !!!!!!!!!!! SAY, UR SMARTER U LOOK !!! LOL !!!!