NEW BUILD: Building a Woodland Viking House Bushcraft Shelter with my Dog | Hand Tools | Axe | Ep.1

In this video, I begin building a bushcraft woodland shelter using the left-over materials from my previous 'lean-to' shelter. The tools used in this build consist of; a saw, axe, knife and a scotch-eyed auger (available from www.bushcrafttools.com).
Having read through all of your comments, I decided to go with the majority vote and choose to re-use the materials, without any need for sourcing extra wood. Amber usually takes up 'most' of my bed, so I'm hoping the new bed will be big enough for us now! What do you think?
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[@niny_tigga]

My uncle saw me watching a bunch of these videos and he said that when he did bushcraft he always took a pencil sharpener. He said he would use it on sticks and then use the shavings for building up a fire.

[@PapaVik1218]

My cabelas multi tool has a nice little wood shaver on it. Proper tinder is #1. I always carry fatwood with me.

[@raymondrodriguez5068]

And if you decided to write measurements on your hands with a bic pen, you can wash it off with milk if you have some in the woods.😊

[@jamalharrison4695]

@@raymondrodriguez5068what a crazy comment to make lmao

[@MorganOlson-i1j]

​@@PapaVik1218I usually take birch bark with me very versatile stuff you can even make a cup out of the stuff

[@steveowens398]

Great work and video as always Dustin. Where there's more snow, a shelter like this gains a lot of cold-weather insulation from snow cover. You could probably use a layer of leaves near the bottom of the walls/roof to retain some heat. As this is a smaller shelter, you might try for some removable or foldable furniture, maybe a table against the back wall. How about trying a greased paper window? It's good to see that Amber still enjoys watching you work!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Great suggestions. Thanks Steve 👊

[@MevlutAcar-yt2we]

🎉gZdd

[@jpa5456]

Clicked immediately, I love these bushcraft shelter videos, and isn't Amber a wonderful dog? ❤️

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Legend 👊

[@ediledil1639]

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[@mommyoftwokiddos]

I just found your channel and I love it!!!!! I definitely liked the video and subscribed to your channel by hitting the notification bell for any future uploads. This is truly amazing!!!!!

[@shario7016]

So glad you’re back. Missed you and Amber terribly. I was worried about the demolition of the debris shelter knocked the wind out of your sails. So very happy to see new vids. You’re a genuine soul. A gentleman, and a true bushman. God speed Dustin. Much❤ from the States.

[@erockoutdoors633]

The dowels in the bed rails are a vast improvement over stakes in the ground. It will be more stable and last longer. Appreciate you always making Amber's comfort a priority. Good teaser for the mystery project in the next video. Looking forward to it. 👍

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks mate👊

[@kimhorton6109]

When I turned eleven my dad was transferred to Portsmouth, NH with the 509th BW of our Air Force. It was a brand new AFB built during the end of the Cold War. It had been a huge farm just West of Portsmouth with an included lake. We lived ther for five years. We built many small structures in the woods like these held together with vines and brambles.

[@Essence_1111]

First of all let me say I love all your content, I've learned a lot. So my five year old daughter wants you to make a response video on why you use wooden dolls. 😆

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BrentDelong1253]

Heck, Yes. That is exactly what I asked for. You're awesome. I love A-frame shelters. They are easy to build and very sturdy. Thank you.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

👊👍

[@RADULCHOS]

I am thankful for your work. You make the best bushcraft videos and explain things well and correct.

[@ArielleViking]

Excellent build and it'll be awesome to watch it progress. Yep, extra wide bed is a great idea as Amber would rather sleep on top of you instead of on a separate bed. Hmmm, brand new, a folding table. "What would I build", maybe an indoor firepit for cooking and warmth in inclement weather. 👍

[@carolbulmer8253]

I like your videos. I especially like your explanations of what you’re doing😊

[@Basketba1124]

Mate this looks so nice. Where did you get that axe from? It looks very good.

[@shawnsisler3743]

I've been waiting for one of you to build a clay woodstove or mass heater in one of the buildings. :D

[@Kerr.Rawden]

sick

[@OrderOfWoods]

Niiiice. Been waiting for new bushcraft shelter build! ✌️🤠 Can't wait to see more of it. Needs fireplace! 🔥 btw I wondered when I hear the "ouch" word when you hammered your finger 😂😂

[@JGProspecting]

The noise at the end sounded like a deer caller that hunters use. Could have just been a duck or goose though. Great vid again 😊

[@bbranett2188]

What grit dry stone do you use for sharpening your axes?

[@gr8rgazza]

Awesome build and video. Even the pros catch their thumb everynow and then 😅

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

👍ouch

[@emso8964]

My Lab is also called Amber and we are going out to build a shelter today. Did you make the drill thing or is it something I can buy? I have tons of drill bits bit nothing I can use without an actual drill. Maybe I can make one.

[@emso8964]

Scrap that 😂 I wrote the comment before I'd got to the end of the video

[@grant8653]

If the dog could talk he would look directly into our soles and go... What's the big obsession with sticks you guys?

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Sooo true 👍

[@shamanlightworker2933]

I love your content. Can you provide the measurements of the woods etc? I want to build my own here on my land in the country

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@mattbrown2654]

Great video and great build Dustin. Anymore builds planned with Mike??

[@slash040386]

The fact that I was completely immersed and relaxed is what made the ouch all the more funny 😂 but if it makes you feel any better you’ve earned a new subscriber, great vid 👍

[@rationalmuscle]

Might you post the longer versions of these videos mate? Always great to see the process Dustin.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Yes mate, full build will be out in December. 👍

[@leviwells7017]

The squirles around here make that noise all the time. I used to think it was a bird, but nope. Saw the darned thing on a branch.

[@geraldineross5168]

Amber is a beautiful dog the coloring on her is gorgeous!

[@weyman9868]

Excellent video can't wait to see the shelter finished. Atb Stuart

[@k-a-p-a-l-o-s-u-k-u]

11:11 great 💪 salam kenal dari Indonesia 🙏🇮🇩👉🔔

[@joosepkunder]

That's insane how sharp your tools are.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Yep

[@prisonwife4lifestyle]

Great video!! Dog is gorgeous. Somehow your hands are not banged up like my carpenter dad's hands 😂 fantastic video though. Very well done. Great for back ground entertainment while I work ..on computer ❤❤

[@storbunlimitedbushcraft6996]

82nd

[@drmiles7546]

small stone fire place.. not quite sure how cold it gets there cheers from northern canada

[@kermitthepog7063]

Am excited for this build series

[@BraxxJuventa]

That noise is just a UFO. Don't bother. Good video again Dustin. Thank you. 👍😁

[@bryantcs0]

How do you like that axe? I have the same one from Ukraine. Got it when they were having a sale. My handle feels a bit small, but that’s an easy change.

[@chivone21]

waitaminute. Where'd that red zipper come from??? Should that be something in my pack? Where do you find something like that? Anyone?

[@cuecard1872]

Great wee build. I just love seeing Amber in these vids!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

🙂Witty contrast between you and Amber as to wood processing!

[@DianeHox]

Love to watch you! (2nd only to you King RAFA)

[@JasonMcCann841]

Great start. Looking forward to following along.

[@michelebrown7951]

Love your videos and can't forget Amber ❤️ 💕 💗

[@dennishansen4053]

So far so good. Can't wait for more. I wanna build it 😁

[@chrisdinger5100]

This is a fun hut. Nice you made the bed bigger.

[@WhoWhatWhereWhenWhy7]

The production value of your videos is always top notch.

[@richardcranium5048]

Am I the only one who lives on a rock. In all these videos they are always just hammering a stake into the ground like it's not. Where I live, with a 4 lb. hammer you're lucky to drive a piece of 1/2" rebar into the ground 6" you damn sure ain't driving a wood stake enough that it will even stand there by it's self

[@raljame]

REALLY, a viking would have had that nice auger bit????

[@theahalme]

Ow low! 🦉👍 Wonderful!!! Sorry bout the thumb. Quite a whack and all you could muster was a simple "ow"?! Good Man!! ✌️😎✝️🙏

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

😁😁😁😁👍

[@adamsrescuesvws9504]

Good job looks pretty good

[@carlhatton6315]

Looks amazing buddy what do you use to 2 sharpen your axe and tools like your handsome saw ?

[@keithbonne5754]

It’s good to see a build again. Looking forward to the next bit 🍺

[@lunastar832]

Question how often do you sharpen the auger? Is it supposed to be sharpened? And how do you go about doing so???😅

[@qUinnwd]

Great to see amber and you in the forest. Cheers mate

[@richjoebushcraft]

Great build! Love your dog, too 😍

[@gregdorey3394]

You have an auger and then a rock as a mallet? A saw, knife, hatchet... just take a mallet or use your hatchet as a mallet.

[@ringovision]

Nice one 👊🏾🫶🏾

[@naglemonster679]

Why don't you bell the ends like a bell tent. I don't think it will be that much more work and think of the extra storage you'll gain

[@nicholascervone4734]

I was just wondering it looks like the taper of the handle of the drill was made to make the size pin you would need for the hole..

[@sherrymason8665]

If you don't want the stakes and poles to decay fast, you should burn the ends of them before pounding them in the ground. It really stays a lot longer.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Yeah, I agree. This is just a short term (up to 12 months) shelter. Thank you

[@HammerSmashedFace92]

Not sure if this info is in another video. But what folding saw are you using?!

[@JnnnL]

Can’t wait to see the finish product.

[@CoockieVoodoo]

Could you also build some commodities? For examplea char and a table?

[@donaldnorth3714]

I’m still looking forward to my biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast next time! I know Amber agrees with me!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Tiosan9999]

More tutorial vikings 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Tur_kultur]

i would build in a heatsource for warmth and cooking..

[@obiro]

The noise was a Jay Bird. Like a QUARK sound

[@bushcraftua1]

Good video, cool channel. Thank you for video

[@mattwing]

Question: hiw di you deal with ants while bush crafting

[@wjcurious]

Why not use metal nails instead ofvwooden pegs?

[@Emeralda812]

So nice to see another traditional build being done!

[@davethabushcrafter]

mega, very nice build. as for the noise, is that not the noise lee makes every time he finds another chanterelle

[@rickwendell3211]

I'm thinking a short cooking fireplace in the rear wall

[@gwenm.fassnacht8448]

I build armadillo shelter with a tunnels into another armadillo shelters

[@stclare58]

Ow…I felt that missed blow for you😢

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Great video Dustin always enjoy your build video's when you do the back wall I would like to see if you could add a table/large shelf so you have something eat off when sitting on the bed atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍 ps what's the best blade for a silky bigboy I mainly camp in a pine woods 🤟

[@Patrick-zg7hg]

Rocket stove and dig into the ground 1.5 meters

[@bradnewstead8740]

How to build a structure go keep you out of the rain in the woods

[@MySide]

Awesome to see you back it it again bro! What lens are you using now? Same 16mm sigma? Also I posted in my channel, you might want to see the latest vid!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks bro 🙏

[@Creativity9764]

请订阅，感谢您制作有趣的视频，也许这会帮助无家可归的家庭

[@KAJUSURVIVAL]

Hallo sobat, salam kenal 🙏

[@leonssuperbia5003]

so is this a trend with all these people dont say anything??? weak

[@petearmstrong744]

What axe and folding saw are you using please?

[@Me-bt6ls]

Lol I wondered where you got the supplies. 😂

[@cll244]

In Germany we call it Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius)

[@brazzy1467]

ok I have to ask, what camp axe are you using?

[@zeseries94]

How long does it takes to complete the whole cabin?

[@scottwalker6257]

Just so dull without any commentary

[@gubbin_malarkies2455]

Where would you go to do something like this?

[@efechay9766]

What's breed of this dog ?

[@silaswild6233]

That noise sounded like a Jay

[@TheRealNetworkz]

Do you peg every corner going up?

[@josephpessotti3876]

Make a rake.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

That's a really good idea

[@magicworldbyjorg]

[@perryanderson5642]

Looks Fantastic and Truly Peaceful! Your Amber is My BabyElla ( Great Pyrenees Boxer Mix Girl) and My Boy Reagan- Golden Retriever. Truly Mans Best Friends!

[@LttSbushcraft]

Helo you did very well

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

How is Amber now Dustin ?

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Were MY IDEAS miraculously melded with your skills, I would do much as you have done. I would NOT rely on the A-Frame shelter because of the hard-to-use space just under the eaves. Good Luck with having Amber snuggle in there! Going forward, I would make provisions for a safe stove and chimney stack. I'd LIKE to see a cedar shake roof. (I would buy in the shakes.)

[@TheRealBeardedEagle]

Excellent and entertaining as always. Thanks for sharing!

[@timchamberlain3388]

Where did you get the drill bit

[@steventooV1]

Little Sapling: “Ah, I think I’ll just have a nice stretch here on the forest floor.” Amber: “Oh no you don’t!”

[@JoseAntonio-kc1so]

En español x favor,,