Bushcraft Cutting Board for My Log Cabin

This video is about my bushcraft cutting board I made for my log cabin, which can also be used as a small table or stool. All my videos are interconnected and might have seen spoilers about my tar distillery and this end grain cutting board with legs but in this video, I will provide more details.
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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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[@dimtgco1428]

This guy is some kind of a skilled genius that I had no idea even existed.

[@garyh4458]

Most humans were like him until TV was invented.

[@kumadf]

truly amazes me aswell, thought he was some kind of genius carpenter and the guy is acutally a lawyer from my understanding... dude is a real beast

[@OldManPaxusYT]

@Starfire Horizon same as me, albeit a couple of years earlier... i mean i knew there were guys like him just not the DEPTH of the work nor how many DIFFERENT SKILLS he has!!! 🤯

[@jackiwannapaint3042]

easily the most positive, multi-talented, entertaining dude on the planet

[@nikburton9264]

Another great video, Max! Here in the US tar was once used with fibers to make rope. Hemp or cotton were used here mostly, but manilla and other stuff was used elsewhere. The whole industry was called "Naval stores". Any pine, but mostly Southern Yellow Pine was the preferred material to distil the tar from. Nowadays, Yellow Pine is used mostly for building lumber, and for pressure treated lumber for outdoor construction like decks and such. In the Navy, we used tar, and oakum on plugs as a patch. If you mix it with some kind of fiber, you could stuff it in cracks in your cabin walls to keep out the wind. You might also use small amounts of it as an accelerant to start fires if your wood is wet. Keep up the videos, they're great!

[@Advoko]

Nik, thank you for the cool info! Here is another interesting trivia fact: British Navy used to be the largest tar consumer in the world, I guess till they stopped making wooden boats...)))

[@gabeah]

Chainsaw with bare feet is the most Russian thing I’ve ever seen. Epic video and greetings from California ! 🤙🏿

[@Advoko]

)))) It was a bit silly of me...

[@carolhough6795]

@@Advoko Yesss... because younger, less intelligent, and less able individuals may try to follow your example...with disastrous results.

[@wittenhenderson875]

I was coming into the comments to say the exact same thing.

[@rossjordan2248]

I love the no shoes, no shits given! If you want to be safe, pay attention. Awesome work as always !

[@Janovich]

i regularly do some maintenance/work on my own cabin. watching your crafty videos lately helped me improvise a way to cut a straight line through some rubber material i needed :)

[@TheBigLeeg]

I think Maxi is a knowledge sponge. Obviously he is proficient in more than one language. His ingenuity is remarkable. I believe he is a lawyer by profession. The guy is just super high functioning.

[@PanBorislav]

It's a RUSSIA there are a lot of great and brilliant people out there...see more content

[@stewmiller778]

"All I need to make is an oven, a bed, a table and chairs". I LOL'd at that line. But I guess those are minor compared to building a cabin or kayak. Thanks for sharing.

[@theodoremiller2953]

This guy is my new hero. It's amazing how God gives some people mush for brains and others such amazing talent. Let's just say I ended up with potatoes. Love watching this guy in the wilderness. Please, more content soon!

[@CrusaderSan]

"Let good people watch good videos" Rule of Thumb!! ^_^ Thank you for the videos.

[@KM00Youtube]

I, too, am shocked you were able to get the leg out! LOL! You never cease to amaze me. 😲

[@xearablackwood3524]

Thank you so much for doing some of your videos in English as well as Russian. You are so talented and I love watching you make things. That cabin is magic!

[@crocosnz3322]

"Archimedes and his invention of the lever" made me laugh - the Egyptians and many other cultures were using levers a long time before those ancient Greeks. The principal just gets his name because he documented it. Really like your videos Maxi - thank you for making them.

[@dhenbhoy]

Nothing crude about your creations, perfect craftmanship. Excellent videos.

[@justmyself3656]

Thought recently occurred to me... . You are amazingly awesome in what you do and teach us... you must be a terrifyingly formidable lawyer - no matter just what branch of law you practice!!! Love your channel! God Bless & Keep up the excellent work!!!!! 😇😇😇

[@jeffnotti9932]

awesome man.. love your work... i like your comment about your cutting board "massive and crude" that is great.. and slicing sausage with your axe is fitting well done.. J

[@prestonswayze2483]

Amazing love the work and thank you for doing videos in English

[@nicolas2970]

You Sir are such a great Teacher I'm so impressed by your mad skills and I and our Earth appreciate the reclamation of trees as well as taking time out to plant more in the forest. You are so innovative mankind as a whole can learn many things from you! благодарю вас

[@Advoko]

Nicolas, thank you for your compliments!)))

[@Janovich]

chainsawing next to his bare feet savage craftmanship

[@steveadamo6693]

If l like this video? Are you kidding me? I absolutely love each and every one of your videos man. Keep em coming please. Thanks.

[@sheilam4964]

Thank you for another video that shows how to build/make/create something and passing on the knowledge/reason why you did something the way you did based on experience. There is always more to your videos than just what you are doing. You add so much more to them by explaining why you do it the way you do.

[@Advoko]

Shelia, thank you for your kind comment!

[@bernardt638]

Your videos are fresh, informative, inspiring, extremely interesting and what's good about youtube. Your work is amazing thankyou!

[@kylewagner7393]

These videos have inspired me to start going out into nature more! Thank you very much I’ve never been more happy!

[@gmoney2103]

Wow Max You have incorporated old and New Methods to BuchCraft. I'm in Awe in how you carry your Expertise in all aspects of Bushcraft. It's really something to behold, Nostrovovia, catch a fish for your viewers in California. ☮️

[@samwheller]

I really appreciate what you're doing here. I like the line you use "Let good people watch good videos." It really instills a sense if belonging to the Human effort. Thank you.

[@Advoko]

You are very welcome!

[@rayrous8229]

The blacksmith rule of thumb. I always learn something. Thanks Max.

[@Advoko]

👍

[@Reaper4367]

What can i say that others haent.. nothing. You are an inspiration Sir! Thank you for sharing!

[@capitalisa]

Bare foot? Yep, this country girl is in love. What a man! Great work, love the cutting board!

[@Advoko]

)))

[@rodbennettakakampzite5448]

Nice video... I would like to see more of the inside of your cabin. Be safe

[@Advoko]

Rod, I videoed the inside of my log cabin this month. Coming soon..))

[@DirtyGingy]

While I can't agree on most of your projects being "bushcraft", I can definitely say they are rustic, self made, and very nice. It's all good work. While you post slowly, I still enjoy what you do. Keep it up Max.

[@LlessurHterag]

Another great video, Max! I absolutely love what you do .. you are such a skilful outdoorsman. The tar is such a useful substance, both as an adhesive and a waterproofing agent. I can’t wait for your next video my friend!

[@raymondj8768]

Dude your a wicked smart guy the cabin is great looking keep up the good work and stay safe !! hi from the USA

[@na-obzore]

Кто смотрит из России ставьте лайк!

[@tinadunaway1737]

You my friend are amazing , one other thing that you need is a swing, lol , you are a inspiration to us all, thank you so very much for sharing you work , lots of love from Indiana ,U.S.A.

[@Advoko]

Thank you, Tina! )))

[@slashzero4514]

Ok Max so beautiful your projects and practical you are. Now I'm surprised no one has mentioned this; another thing you can do with the pine tar is you put it on the bottoms of wooden skis and toboggans as a preservative, and something that wax will adhere to. There is a lost art of pine taring and waxing wooden skis; we always had a bit of pine tar on our wool knickers. Pine tar smells so good, I can't believe our world went plastic; think about it. A potential project for you might be building some skis and a sled. Off you go, and leave no trace.

[@Advoko]

Thanks for the idea!

[@lindamacpherson7578]

I have just discovered your videos and am enthralled watching your amazing skills in the wilderness. Your videos are both educational and inspiring... I love them... thank you for sharing with us!

[@Advoko]

Linda, thank you for your kind words! )))

[@dawgsmycopilot]

I love these! Thank you! As an American I'm still stuck on you get a month vacation.

[@elizabethwinsor5140]

I FOUND IT REALLY INCREDIBLE THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN GETS 2 WEEKS OFF A YEAR .....I HAD 6 MONTHS OFF AND THOUGHT THAT WAS HARD ...SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS ...!

[@TheSonOLiberty]

holy crap... just picks a berry from your roof, and eats it. Subbed!

[@keithreay]

I held my breath during the barefoot/chainsaw part! Keep up the beautiful work!

[@kamencic]

Excellent craftsmenship. So happy that I found your channel.

[@streetwise-ray5499]

you're making me feel hungry now, Maxi! Great vids...........I look forward to your next one. Greetings from Cornwall.

[@user-qp4qm1nx1r]

I’ve see where people make Liquid Smoke using pretty much the same method as your tar. I think the only difference is it comes from the top of your bucket instead of the bottom. Might have to research that a little more. Thanks for the great videos. Keep them coming.

[@ThingstoDo_Piano_And_More]

Another epic video as always! I love watching the things you come up with to add to your cabin!

[@garyminick1050]

Beautiful and magnificent work ! I also appreciate when you show your mistakes or mishaps . It lets us all know you are human too !

[@chirho777]

Another awesome video! I can imagine bigfoot reclining on the hill just off in the distance while munching on berries and enjoying the live and amazing show 😎👍

[@biffgrimes.8345]

I can barely make a cup of tea. you are amazing.

[@xeropunt5749]

Keep enjoying your life, it's just a flash!💥👍

[@victoryfirst2878]

I really love your videos. Maybe the lottery will be mine and will visit you and your homemade cabin. Keep up the great work too.

[@russellrobinson505]

Thanks Max! I love your channel and seeing what you do! 👍👍👍💕

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

I've learned so much from your videos. You're great at what you do, keep it up.

[@1957jmhiser1]

I like the cutting board. Old motor oil mixed with an equal amount of kerosene is a great protective stain too.

[@Advoko]

I also use roof tar mixed with kerosine to make a waterproofing mix

[@pjhughes2464]

Sir you are the whole package. Love you accent and creativity!!! Thanks for being so genuinely amazing!!!! ❤️ from Texas 😊

[@Advoko]

Texas!...

[@LitoGeorge]

Hi Max, natures provision of your cutting board/ stool legs is perfect. I love your narration style, ingenuity, industriousness and I feel that we will meet, perhaps as early as next year in St Petersburg. All the best to you

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

I Really liked the way you made that cutting board/working table Max, it will really serve its purpose using inside or outside of the house/cabin. Excellent job. Thank you, Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[@Advoko]

Fred, thank you for all your kind words!

[@benaminvonwedel1956]

Dude honestly I think you might just be the coolest person I have ever seen!!! Very inspiring watching your videos!

[@gordjohnson70]

Great video. Back to basics. You are a true woodsman, artisan craftsman.

[@simplyjessica8035]

It is massive and very cool indeed! I want to make one now, thank you! Also good info on the wood curing.

[@jedidiah5131]

Now I know were so many other channels get their ideas from....What a great channel.

[@Apocolovids]

Looks great, and those bowed legs give you a wider base so it won't tip over as easy. Very nice!

[@edanthony4131]

The Indians here in Florida would mix wood ash with the pine tar and it would dry (took 2-3 days) as hard as a rock and was almost unbreakable. I don't have the health any more, but if I did I would be out there doing the same thing. Enjoy your life there.

[@lilTryhard]

I've watched just about all of your videos in one day, then subscribed. This is the type of content that I love to see on youtube!

[@Advoko]

! )))

[@Treksh]

Great video as always mate! Look forward to more.

[@yousircantknow8987]

Your videos take me back. Hiking for a week in the Rockies with my dad, eating what we caught.

[@jwknauf]

Maxi, You are a Master and a real inspiration for all. Thank you for your great videos! Also, your english is superb! And you are a true gentleman bushcrafter. Best regards.

[@Advoko]

🙏

[@tammyeady5870]

Max your cabins location is simply beautiful. Looking forward to see what is next

[@Advoko]

Thanks, Tammy!

[@jasonr9916]

My new favorite channel.

[@rufushowe3885]

I love education videos, especially when they are using wood,, I'm a tree surgeon for a big company in London, and I love working with wood, I have made bowls and spoons with wood before,, and I want to make a cabin to live in ,, in the woods of Scotland,, but first I must purchase some land,, it was nice watching you cooking meat in your cabin, you are good at what you do. Maxi goring

[@wetdedstuocm]

Good work on the Cutting Board. I admire what you do and have done.. Peace

[@johngerson7335]

Awesome work Max, beautiful piece of forest furniture. Btw, your cabin & it's location looks a little like paradise in my humble opinion.

[@markgoode4109]

The cutting board looks great. Using a log section means it looks just right in the cabin. Thanks for sharing your skills and ideas. Best wishes

[@oceanbluelady7760]

Your a crazy skilled genius! I love watching your videos!

[@nsrdn.]

In Morocco the tar use to be used as a insect repellent and some still use it to this day. They used to brush it at the doorstep and at the bottom of a carafe or a cup (clay) to keep away insects. Even though it may be toxic, brushing a small quantity on the botom of a cup won’t bring any health risks as they use it for centuries now. It even gives it a distinct taste in combination with pottery. Moroccans say that water from a clay cup with this tar brushed on the bottom makes water taste ‘more delicious’.

[@jacobcamarillo4946]

Some simple modifications to the tar distillery will enable we to extract wood gas from the wpod and roots so around you, you can use wood gas in your generator as a very effective fuel for combustion engines and burner stoves. The tar it self as is can be turned in to soap, also the tar can help with bug bites

[@bohun28]

I feel like I'm there!! Your videos convey great atmosphere. I want to be in the forest.

[@Sonnenschein-nv6xy]

Your videos are always very interesting! 😃 Thank you for uploading, Maxim!

[@bruceleonard81]

The far and resin can also work if you are putting in fence posts to protect in the ground. You are a remarkable man. I enjoy watching your videos

[@Advoko]

Thank you, Bruce!

[@jamesharris7868]

Enjoyed that Max great to see you back at the cabin again

[@desireeespinosa3954]

I love your smile Max

[@thenarrator5746]

Bro I’m diggin that log cabin and everything you are crafting to go into it. Great stuff. Can’t wait to see everything finished. It will make a great bug-out location.

[@sigridwollinger649]

dear max! you asked about an idea about using resin and tar. maybe you try to apply it hot and liquid to very thin sheets of splitted pinewood, you will see, the material becomes very translucend, maybe for windows or elictric lights. the smell is sensational, you will agree. it also makes the wood bendable, for this you have to heat it to min. 190 degrees celsius for 10 minutes to bend it even without steam or water. respect for your fine work, armin, architect from austria.

[@jerrys9426]

Love watching your videos, very inspirational. Thanks for sharing!

[@motley331]

Looks like you are having a great summer .....

[@mattlewandowski73]

looking forward to seeing what you do for a oven.

[@jackofalltradesprepping9611]

Thank you again friend from U.S.A. I appreciate your channel. Found you months ago and have been finding more of your content

[@arendmookhoek4314]

Thank you for translating these! I relaly appriciate it man.

[@viopsadmin]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Your narration is perfect, even with your accent. Keep up the good work!

[@nitram_nosnibor]

Another superb video shared by very own Grizzly Adams! Thank you very much, was a great watch.

[@Advoko]

Thank you, Martin!

[@LouCipsLife]

Great job on the cutting table

[@skippthemag2858]

Very glad i found this channel, very pleasant pace and tone, great craftsmanship, lovely ideas. Thanx for the hard work! I am jealous

[@bobdickweed]

Great video again man ...Thanks for sharing..i hope you have a great summer...from the Rep of Ireland

[@Advoko]

Thank you! You too!

[@nancyfrix6858]

Gorgeous bushcraft cutting board!

[@samvittoria9692]

Everything you do is cool and awesome.

[@realphoto]

What a beautiful spot and cabin. Great job.

[@westend3019]

Pine tar and water solution = insect repellent. Like your vids, hope you keep publishing many!

[@caj1]

Excellent as always true craftmenship, very inspiring indeed 😊

[@Advoko]

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): ------------------------------- 01 episode - @ (1 season) 2014 02 episode - @ (1 season) 2014 03 episode - ​@ (1 season) 2014 (not translated) 1 episode - ​​@ (2 season) 2015 2 episode - ​@ (2 season) 2015 3 episode -​@ (3 season) 2016 4 episode -​@ (3 season) 2016 5 episode - ​@ (4 season) 2017 6 episode - ​@ (4 season) 2017 7 episode - ​@ (5 season) 2018 8 episode - @ (6 season) 2019 9 episode - ​@ (6 season) 2019 10 episode- ​@ (6 season) 2019 -------------------------------- My Patreon page: ​@t​

[@whoami1449]

Burn them? I dont actually know what a tar is. I though its something in cigarette

[@yousircantknow8987]

Make soap.

[@robin7433]

People in bushcraft use pine resins to start fires, and some Scandinavian countries historically used sticks with resin as candles

[@SlothfulTom]

you can make tar paint. Tar paint has a translucent brownish hue and can be used to saturate and tone wood and protect it from weather. Tar paint can also be toned with various pigments, producing translucent colors and preserving the wood texture. (source is wikipedia, other ideas are also on the same page about tar)

[@davidkenworthy2403]

You can use pine tar in home remedies, I take olive oil, plantain, yarrow, beeswax, and pine tar and make a salve for minor cuts and scrapes. Pine tar is useful on livestock wounds, and putting it on horses hooves when cracking. In an emergency you probably could use pine tar as a anticeptic or so I've heard, I've never tried it my self! I've only heard you could, from old timers. I Enjoy your channel!!!

[@garyrussell5419]

Great video. Real woodcraft.

[@earthsgard]

I would be happy to live like that...I envy you my friend I live in a shi-city... keep up the great work...

[@williamhoskins7818]

Maxi ,sir . I ALWAYS am thrilled to see your video's come up ! ! In Russian or English language, doesn't matter as walk through, hands on ( foot also ) is international language. Prefer not to say this, but I think the feet on the table should aim out for stability control, it would hurt like hell on foot if fallen over. Oh you are very funny..winter, But you do what you say ...bring plenty of fuel for snow mobile. Namaste maxi ..peace

[@Advoko]

William, thank you for your kind words!

[@james412m]

Another great video! You are incredible! Thanks for sharing.