Off Grid Wood Shed ....... start to finish

Firewood is the ONLY fuel you can heat your house with that doesn't require buying "fuel" of some kind from a supplier. But, everyone who burns wood needs a place to store, and dry their firewood. Today we'll build a small wood shed at our off grid cabin in central Alaska.

[@kevindouglas8768]

"Cutting firewood heats you twice, once when you cut it, and once when you burn it." "We're NOT building a piano, we're building the box the piano came in." I love those old sayings, Nice wood stove shelter. Thanks Dave.

[@gribordy]

4 times, "once when you stack it;...and the embers warm your soul"

[@enratranav7682]

We used to say that wood warms you 3 times--when you cut it, when you split it, and finally, when you burn it. Splitting wood in the winter is a good way to work up a sweat.

[@kargmeister]

Yep, cut all my firewood in the winter not only because you get a good workout but that it just splits better.

[@tonythepony3739]

*Don't forget stacking it boys. The variation I've heard is it warms you 4 times, when you cut it, split it, stack it, and burn it. Might have to upgrade it to 5 with the embers warming your soul haha 😅

[@jeffroberts760]

I like the piano box thing - I’m building one that’s 16’ x 6’ right now and it’s not perfect but I keep telling myself - “it’s just for firewood, it’s not a living space”

[@agold7205]

Thanks Dave for even showing the 2×4 falling on you. You are the best

[@mwamba3105]

Epic right

[@yvonnejacko5644]

My immediate thought was :"What just happened there????!!!" That was something I'd do, not Dave!!!! Glad you're alright 👍 👌 Great video as usual!!!

[@alwaysExploring8431]

My favorite part is when Dave hammered a nail in a board

[@charisseglen9639]

2x6

[@backyardrebel2149]

​@@alwaysExploring8431 It's the simple things, right? 😆

[@kennypool]

Hey buddy, you need to post more than every month or two. We miss your great videos.

[@EphemeralProductions]

He might be too busy. He'd been doing about 2 videos a month. Honestly I'm happy when he posts anything at all. Whenever it is

[@juliettegolf1]

I agree with Ephemeral…. Have you any idea how much work just moving the camera around is? And then the editing😅 I’m always happy and grateful for any content the Whipples upload for our enjoyment.

[@theinfinitymachine9610]

Try to follow his kid building his own cabin in Alaska and his wife's cabin channel is great too.

[@anneli1735]

@@theinfinitymachine9610….and his brother too 😉

[@SanJuanCreole]

Black Spruce is just as cool, and it's his brother.

[@bullishatresistance8830]

You sir are a legend and an absolute massive help and inspiration for the off grid community. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@wendypederson243]

We agree.

[@philpalmer4877]

Be radical, eh.

[@bobk.1428]

I can watch this guy build stuff as well as listen to him talk for hours. Thanks for putting these videos out

[@justnature1900]

Still my favorite show on KZbin.. I love that you do everything by hand.. means so much more in the end when you look at it

[@Freight_Train]

Number 5: It's cool as heck to have completed a job by hand, as you are looking back at it.

[@MrGeroth]

Nobody can say Dave is afraid of work. Good job Dave.

[@Pack.Leader]

Another zen video from Dave. I really enjoy watching you create things and it's nice to hear you play the guitar in the background. The wood shed looks great. I'm so glad that fire was put out. Way too close for comfort.

[@sovbo101]

Your tenacity leaves me in the dust. Give me a moose roast and some potatoes and carrots and a day, I'm your man. I admire your ability to see a finished project even if it takes a while. And good luck to Mickey. I know you shouldn't start a sentence with "and", but don't tell Mickey.

[@fsgaming2719]

Nice to know another person that enjoys finding rocks like me.

[@muggletoys4939]

I like to watch your channel especially when you are building something. You make it look so easy and relaxed. You are one of the best builders here in KZbin.

[@regalbowman3143]

Beam construction looks good. Using hand tools gives you time to reflect on life.

[@jiggyjigs14]

You know Dave, even though I follow your channel, the algorithms only ever flip one of your videos my way, every once in a while. But for a city slicker like me, they are fascinating and I enjoy the journey you take us on and tid bits of knowledge every time. Keep it up mate.

[@rednecktek2873]

Brooke is off playing on the river... Mick is building his own cabin... Dave is BBBOOORREEEDDD!! BoredBoredBoredBored!!! 😁

[@johnoffenberg6487]

I guess it is now time for a pavilion that matches... grill, picnic table & a lantern.

[@cruzc5frc]

Hi Dave, fell a tree today in North GA barely clippin the wood shed w/ a branch, wild timing!! Thanks for the content!! You are an amazing story teller!

[@NorCalPhil]

I’m just a city guy from California, but I’ve watched every second of videos you have released. I learn something new every video. Thanks Dave for all your work on these.

[@Bushradical]

I appreciate that!

[@NickMK]

Let's have a chill moment watching nails getting hammered and being excited about rocks. We all need this.

[@heretohear8662]

That hammer at 10:10 has some stories to tell!

[@deblarsen8528]

Dave.... We have been talking about building a small shed for our wood. We've been burning wood for 47 years.... & still haven't built one! We cover our woodpile with heavy tarps. I am 70 and my hubby will be 68 soon, so I guess we will continue to use tarps! Your woodshed, rock garden and firepit area are fantastic! Thank You for another great video! I do believe I saw Brooke in the background in this video! 👍 Until your next video ~~~ Stay safe, healthy and happy!

[@BillLowenburg]

With a little help you could probably build a shed. I'm 68 and built one just like this by myself. I would have appreciated a helper but none was available, so I just went at it, and it turned out fine. On the other hand, tarps work great, too, and there's no climbing involved! Hope you continue to enjoy your wood burning.

[@nancybrown2700]

Love the end product of your labor. I really felt for you when the rail dropped down, I said "OUCH" before you did. I know what you mean about feeling really satisfied and happy about getting wood split and under cover for winter. Well done as always Dave.

[@gatorbyte5254]

“Rain on a tin roof is a wonderful thing.” I completely agree 😊

[@mwamba3105]

Posted 48 mins ago and i was like 🙏🏾😂 As always....great video, such an inspiration

[@williamtoney-bb8tx]

OUTSTANDING !!!

[@francisbennett5965]

Dave I have to tell you that you and Brooke raised an amazing young man. Very eloquent when he speaks, level headed, and just seems to be a nice kid. Love his channel and will look forward to watching g hi. Grow up. Nice job sir. As I messaged on Brooke's channel, you guys should have raised 10 kids as good as Nick came out. Love your family. Thanks for sharing

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@joeljones4080]

Build a shed, sharpen a pocket knife, ruminate a bit. Watching your videos feels like my childhood. Thanks Dave.

[@danharris59]

Watching your work is just..... peaceful.

[@tchotchkegirl8880]

Dave, Once again you have built a thing of beauty! Why is it beautiful, because you did it with your own two hands, simple tools, and you completed several projects out of one project. God Bless you and your family. Hope your head is feeling better.

[@Bushradical]

Wow, thank you!

[@retiredarmy03]

The board and level falling on your head was great. Not because it happen but because stuff like that happens to all of us and it is good to see a video include it. Love your channel. God Bless and take care.

[@grandpaweber2097]

When I was growing up, my Dad took advantage of a lot of sons and HIS Dad's old wood working tools. He would cut the trees down with a chainsaw and we would cut it to length with Grand Pop's crosscut saw and one man wood saw. Of course, we did it in NC summer weather, too. I must have heard the phrase "Let the saw do the work!" a million times🙄

[@Bushradical]

I get it

[@Proud_Texan]

Thank you for posting this. Mine won't be as tall, but at least I'll have a protected area to store my firewood. The fireplace in the house is only heat we have in the winter. Again, thank you.

[@douglasmckee754]

Great video Dave. Hand tools and hard labor is a good thing. Looks great

[@pepawg2281]

Yep, another gem from the Dave Whipple collection! Straight to the point, well explained, and enjoyable to watch! Thanks for this shed build video!

[@devilschild]

I never get board watching you. You nailed it this time. I was hammered by the end of the video.

[@mjmcinnes]

Busy Bee Builds Blocks! 🐝

[@kristinichols2216]

One thing is for sure Dave, you always come thru with the 100% best builds. You're work is admirable. Thank you for the outstanding videos!! Love you're family❤!!

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Hey buddy how are ya? I’m glad to see your son getting into the family business! He will do well! If I was his Dad I would be very proud of him! I’m sure you and Brooke are!! I need to build a wood shed to, but the snow here on the western slope is wet and very heavy.I will need to put at least a 6/12 pitch to keep it from crushing! I will use the lumber I’ve cut on my sawmill. Gotta live free lumber! On another note I find myself going back and rewatching many of your videos a lot lately. The cabin builds the off grid talks and the out house builds are my favorite. Well also the traveling across Canada ones are good to! Thanks Dave for what you do, I’ve learn so much from you, your wife, brother, and now son. Take care brother, God bless you all!

[@melissaroth4467]

I love even the echo when you're hammering. The echo in the wilderness is much different than the echo in the suburbs and city.

[@allenmay5401]

Now you gotta build yourself a gazebo for ultimate relaxation.

[@janeevans4758]

That wood shed is absolutely fabulous! Definitely a pavilion and a little build on the side for a wood store 😅,I can imagine the back ache after stripping that land back ouch! But you really have done a fantastic build,again! You put your heart & sole into everything you do,which is why everything is just fabulous! Enjoy your wood store and sitting looking at the fruits of your labour. 👍

[@Bushradical]

thanks

[@nomasknoway9903]

Wow. You felled that tree precisely between the blue truck/work table and the pink umbrella covered swing. Nice shot! BTW, never try to catch a falling knife, or level. 😵‍💫 Good luck with that fire. 😨

[@richardbedard1245]

I remember when I started my first building, 14 years ago, all I had for tools was a framing hammer, a handsaw, and a speed square.

[@MathiasGreenwalde]

As a woodworker that wood has some beautiful figure.

[@janetkoball44]

Enjoyed this wood shed build. A very much needed building. I was surprised that the sides are so low. I hear with a good size wood stove but have never had a wood shed. In the last 9 years, I should have had one built . It would have kept the wood from rotting and would have saved space. I should have sent Brooke a carrier pigeon note and pleated, " please come to Central Okla. To help me on a little project". The pay ain't good but we could laugh a lot. LOL. I love to watch all the Whipple videos. Thanks

[@djjames8122]

I've built several for family and friends over the years... I usually go about 2/3 up the sides w/ planks and have a 2" gap btwn them for air flow.

[@mike.4277]

Fantastic video 😎👍

[@endlessnameless8181]

More Videos please even vlogs and your everyday lives... what it's like to live there.

[@kennethcruise7635]

I appreciate how hard you and Brook work . i am sure your son has a good work ethic watching and helping Mom and Dad .

[@BillLowenburg]

Thanks, Dave. I built a woodshed almost identical to yours a few years ago - also all by myself with just hand tools - though I did use a cordless driver and screws instead of hammer and nails. I'd never built anything like that before and basically made it up as I went along. And it turned out great. The one thing I found came in most handy was a set of clamps to hold boards in place while I screwed them. Besides not being very strong any more (I'm 68), I have a pinched nerve in my neck and the arm on that side is only about 50% as strong as the other. I remembered that I had the clamps after getting hit in the head exactly the same way you did. I swore a lot more than you did, too. After that, things went a lot better. For sinking the the posts I used a Fiskars post hole digger, which works the opposite way of yours -- that is, you push the handles together instead of pulling them apart. I can't use a regular post hole digger because of my injury but the Fiskars model (The shafts cross to form like an "X") made the job do-able for me and I'd prefer it even if I could use a traditional one. The posts I secured in place by tamping the dirt down with a board and hammer after every six inches or so. The posts are completely solid and plumb today, three years later. I don't believe it's necessary to put concrete in the post holes for a project like this, but that's just my personal belief based on my experience. Anyhow, thanks for the video and I'd encourage anyone who has wanted to try a project like this to go ahead and give it a shot. It doesn't need to be perfect and as long as it's reasonably square and your posts are secure in the ground, you should be fine. Thanks again to Dave for this and all of his videos.

[@lufia1624]

I'm 30 and have very bad shoulders. I appreciate this comment greatly. I have to go look for an X post hole digger now. Have a link?

[@lkmlkm-kf7rb]

any builder it happen to all of us lol

[@chrism9037]

Love these videos!

[@danieloliver20]

Haha, anyone that's done a fair amount of framing has a few knots on their head, from you know, falling objects!! Great video Dave!

[@frankmarullo228]

Dave your videos are impeccable my friend the way you narrate your videos makes you sound like a professional narrator .! ,,, that might be a good second career for you . THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA.....

[@vallovesnature8449]

Very cool wood shed! Thanks for sharing this with us Dave!!

[@sheilacaine]

Yes and I love watching your projects coming together. I love watching Brooke, Mick and you. You all are awesome. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@schwabrichard9829]

Dave, you cannot go wrong with the K.I.S.S. system of engineering! A great build!!!

[@marieleopold1625]

NICE! Just plaaaaaain ol' Nice! A 'to do' list knock-off! WELL DONE! Now's the time to get the pit heated up and burn some ol' wood up! ENJOY...and thanks 4 sharing. Hope this comment was 'radical' enuff from an ol' geezer! Health and God Bless!

[@CarolAnnHenderson]

I love this! We built one, too! Super for the fireplaces, wood cook stove, and wood stoves! It's great to live in the woods where wood is at hand! Good for you!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Nice work again! A wood shed is on my list, too, after losing ours a few years ago in a wildfire.

[@lauriedeveau2195]

Its a good feeling to have a year or two worth of wood cut, split and drying well ahead of winter, thanks for another great video!

[@thejohnhopkinscompany9599]

20:55 Damn. That's a smart way to split a bunch of wood; I never would've thought of a trick like that.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

That steal bar is must have for a job like that. I was sweating that tree fell,a little. Great job Dave really appreciate your videos 😊

[@annakauffman2992]

I always enjoy your videos. I am looking forward to the next one. Between you, Brooke, your brother & now your son the Whipple family keeps me entertained. Blessings to the Whipple's!

[@Bushradical]

Thank you so much!!

[@Madcaps215]

You and Brook are workers!! Love you both!

[@clairea-t7045]

I love cutting wood! Thanks for leaving the "falling board" in your video, so many guys would edit that out and try to make people think their perfect.

[@suzannest-laurentdvorak459]

Yeah another video.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@waynek921]

Nice work Dave. Good to see how you are doing and the projects . Thank you and God bless

[@bobashmore6442]

Good old YT not showing me your video for days after you released it. Clicked the mysteriously self unclicking bell... again. Fortunately it's still just as good for me now. Thanks for taking us along for the ride again. Always a pleasure to watch a new BR video.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... A good video project always good to have .... Teach Mickey how to make and how to use a water level ,, he'll never have to borrow one again ... No matter what size the project,, always true to the world ... Stay Safe ..

[@rickreese5794]

Well done, Dave.😊

[@sandrahattoy3263]

I love watching you work ! You show how basic tools and muscle is all you need! Thanks for an awesome build! Love your woodshed! Perfect for Alaska!

[@24carrotgold8]

It will be fun watching videos of the Whipples in winter in Alaska 🌨❄🏠

[@TheRealTedBaird]

Great project Dave, Great reasons for doing the job all by hand and love that all your using is that torpedo level and the reason that's all you have. Hope Micky is Loving life. Had a good laugh at the reason not to be angry at all the rocks lol Amen

[@Bushradical]

Hey Ted !! I hope you Bairds are having a great summer.....we'd love to get together soon

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video! your wood shed looks Awesome!!! love your idea of splitting the wood in the middle of a tire. Love watching your videos. :)

[@rickeyman2215]

Thanks for another adventure in the woods. I certainly enjoy seeing all of your projects come to life and your resourcefulness as well!

[@blakkout86]

Just when I thought there was no way you could justify building another structure. Glad to see it!

[@vincentcotnoir1356]

Couple of years after arriving at my house 21 years ago, I decide to build a wood shed, since I have two wood stove in my house. The main wood shed is about 24 X 16 and two front open doors, so one side in one year and the other side is the other year ... than I had a part of that wood shed just for the wood slab, since my neighbors had a wood mill, I can get as much as wood slab that I want ;) you know when you love wood, it's the perfect world ;) ;)

[@chazzyb8660]

That is one smart log shed Dave. I fear my log chopping days are behind me, for now, but I wish I'd thought of that tyre log holder! What a time saver. We used to have mostly oak, olive and pine logs on our property, made for some very hot and beautiful smelling fires. And I soon learnt to wear a hard hat in that sort of a situation, after a similar incident! I guess the heat won out? Another fine video.

[@whiskeymonk4085]

A light chain with a rubber bungee works great too. Custom fit every time.

[@ED3]

Great Video. Explaining your process made sense. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Always look forward to your videos, what a treat.

[@rickbrockthedog8017]

What a gem of a video! Yep, always projects on a property. That's for sure. This one will pay benefits for years. Thanks!

[@carolynmesser7199]

I have been watching your son and his building nice to see him go out on his own 😊

[@gary8033]

Outstanding Dave! I appreciate the work you do. It keeps me moving towards my place in the U.P. Thanks again!

[@AutoCrete]

Hi Dave, one point you missed on metal roofing. The roof I live under was installed 40+ years ago and not a single leak. It is about time I went up there and replaced the tech screws because those gaskets don't last forever but so far so good. BTW the mention of rain hitting the metal roof is so true, hail gets a bit loud if the stone get bigger but still nothing to fret about.

[@msplum3306]

I’m sure you don’t realize ur Masterful level of skill or strength - you have done it all ur life, so it’s just your normal. You lift and toss those logs w/ease. You inspire many more than you realize. Nice video. Nothing much better than a good man - building, landscaping, swinging an axe & tossing logs. 💪

[@Bushradical]

Thanks

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Beautiful Work Dave.....I could Barely tell it wasn't square. LOL Best Wishes

[@TheSshadow7]

I love this video. Dave's explanations of everything are pure gold. Always enjoyable. And to top it off, I'm planning to build a structure just like this, so the pointers are extremely helpful.

[@bobuncle6962]

Excellent outcome! Thanks

[@Objective-Observer]

lol. Well of course you want to put a picnic table under it: it looks very comfortable. Glad the fire was conquered, those are scary things.

[@aaronnoffsinger5922]

I love how you build by hand and enjoy the process, no loud machinery to take the fun out of it.

[@rsinfelt1]

Love it Dave. Two jobs done at once, woodshed and fire pit!

[@deblarsen8528]

Oh.... don't forget about the rock garden!

[@johnhumphries4632]

Dave thank you, I’ve needed to build a shed just like the one you built. You gave me inspiration. Oh and thumbs up on falling that tree, perfect 👍

[@Jean_Claude_Van_Damme]

the bob vila of the 21st century. - JCVD

[@rmcrae62]

One more reason why I love your channel, you show when things go wrong.

[@karenbrest187]

Hello Dave 🤗 The wood shed looks so nice - looks like a nice stash of wood 🪵 hope didn't have any after effects from the board hitting you 🥺 love the bench you put by fire pit 🔥 have a great day & take care 🙏🇺🇲

[@4Truth4All]

Good stuff Dave! I guess it's time for me to go out and finish my storage shed! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@kevinharding2099]

Your narration makes the videos entertaining and informative. It all reminds me what I did about 20 years ago when I was in my 50’s. Thanks!

[@terrileyda5346]

Haven’t heard rain on a tin roof since I was a young kid. LOVE IT! And love your vids!

[@debrasaints3809]

I love the way the wood shed turned out! You’re right, it “wood” (hahaha) have made a nice pavilion. I can’t wait to see what Alaskan adventures you and Brooke might have over the coming winter! Blessings ❤️

[@marydouglas-py3nf]

So enjoyable to watch you do such a useful project..thanks for all your posts.. I enjoy watching you, Brooke and now Mick…❤️❤️❤️

[@rosemountfarms2897]

Dave I now have a new appreciation for a job well done ! I am not sure who built our farm woodshed ? Could have been my Husbands Grandfather but they built it to last! Thank you for sharing your hard work! Now I know why we love good old construction and wood heat

[@amsohn1]

Thanks , Dave! Great video as usual... rain on a tin roof, is from the Lord!! Blessings ❤

[@Flutterby608]

Yes,more videos more often would be the ticket! 😊