Congratulations! It is time to call in your buddies. Vonnie’s world famous pies, plenty of great food for bait should help. Thanks Martin, nice to be able to tag along.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
that is the plan and it is working out well.
@jan62932 ай бұрын
Martin, Congratulations on putting the first log up for the new Cabin! A lot of hard work and perseverance to get here. 💪
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
A nice start and the plan is working. Crew coming in this fall to finish.
@bruinsfan82782 ай бұрын
Amazes me how one man, after careful planning, Can do a crews work! Love the video Martin! Well Done :-)
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I am now ready for the crew to come on Sept. 30 to put it up.
@Kimberlee-ld9ic2 ай бұрын
Martin , Please don’t do all this on your own. Anything could happen when you’re out there alone. You amaze me!! I have to remind myself to I’m not in my 20s anymore 😢. Staying active is good. Congrats on your start of your new Cabin 🎉🎉
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I have a lot of help coming this fall for the real build. I am just getting things ready.
@Kimberlee-ld9ic2 ай бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Amen to that 😋
@chrishelms1967Ай бұрын
I never got a notification from YT ....glad I checked 😊
@TheNorthwoodsman1Ай бұрын
By seems to mess that up.A lot.
@vernareed269227 күн бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1@chrishelms1967. I haven't been getting my notifications either,for several weeks!!
@BR-bj3ot22 күн бұрын
I pray that you will enjoy many years in your cabin, Martin. Many years of fellowship, happiness, relaxation and the Glory of Almighty God’s creation that surrounds you!
@michaelpence468Ай бұрын
Well, well, lookey there! Martin, you’re unbelievable. Keep up the good work!
@TheNorthwoodsman1Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jbcollins57812 ай бұрын
good job Martin, i really wish you'd wait for help though.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I am waiting, this was just getting things set up for them to come and erect the walls and roof.
@jbcollins57812 ай бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Alright brother, i know you can operate but it's all in the name of safety.
@margitaeglendzija86692 ай бұрын
Vi ste mi primjer uživanja u svakom trenutku.Uporan,radan,pun energije uvijek dobre volje.🍀👍😊
@BrimsonJoe2 ай бұрын
It’s unbelievable what can be moved with rollers, been using them all my life. Nice job, stay safe.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Some think I have an Egyptian ancestry.
@jacksanders70182 ай бұрын
A welcome treat for first cup of coffee, great video, much appreciated.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Glad to provide.
@johnwayne31012 ай бұрын
Great video. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'll be here for every video. Thank you. 👍🏻
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Getting things prepped for the crew coming in this fall.
@johnwayne31012 ай бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Please record a lot of it. It's very interesting. Appreciate your videos. 👍🏻
@nicholascurto20932 ай бұрын
Excellent, congrats on setting your first log !!! Please bring in the help you had signed-up so you dont hurt yourself during the construction. Looking forward to your progress vids as it comes up. Best of luck and take care of yourself so you can enjoy it. Regards, Adirtondack Nick
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@nonap52252 ай бұрын
I sure wish you had at least 4 more guys with you while you are doing all this hard work. Worried something could happen to you there by yourself. With lots of determination, you did it. I was holding my breath watching you do it.Please be careful. God bless you and Vonnie in all y’all in all that y’all go.From deep Southeast Mississippi.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
A nice crew is coming in this fall.
@ReasontoLiveAdventures2 ай бұрын
It is outstanding to see that first log being put into place. Late summer, or early fall I hope to be done with the dreaded chemo. I if so, I would enjoy being part of that work crew for a week. 👍
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Hope to see you there.
@ReasontoLiveAdventures2 ай бұрын
So do I.
@100lsenior2 ай бұрын
Talk about "one step at a time". I envy you sir.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I do have a lot of fun at that cabin,
@kevingordon74262 ай бұрын
Love how you find a way to get it done.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I have been prepping for years and nice to see I can make it work
@emilyneal78882 ай бұрын
I bet if you put out there the when and where you’d have a crew in no time. Be safe. And congratulations on the first logs. Truly an accomplishment.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
The word is out and the crew is growing. Walls go up Sept.30.
@beckyumphrey26262 ай бұрын
New cabin will be so nice. Great video.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Sept.30 the crew. Will be there.
@janinewelle44292 ай бұрын
Your making progress martens keep it up and be careful 👍💕💖❤️🥰🙏🇺🇸
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
That's the plan!
@robertsimard7352 ай бұрын
Good morning Martin. Congratulations on the first log going up. You have prepared for this day for four long years. It’s so rewarding to be able to see all of this.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
You got that right.
@toddkozakiewicz87702 ай бұрын
Nice to see the footage from the beautiful woods before the bugs got bad. And they seem to be thicker than usual this year. Have a good week!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
A couple were heading into the cabin this week and I warned them,]. Waiting for a report.
@toddkozakiewicz87702 ай бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 good luck to them.
@heavydiesel78652 ай бұрын
Coming along nicely Martin. Hope you made it through last nights storms unscathed.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Things are wet but intact at our place in IL.
@johnmccormick1752 ай бұрын
You are a very capable man Martin..thanks for sharing and stay safe.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@suezaple49502 ай бұрын
Interesting watch Martin slow and steady wins the race congrats on the first log . You must be lifting weights at the gym well done . Time to call in David to give ya a hand . that was good old fashion planning to place that log. be safe Martin take care see ya on the next one .
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Lots of help this fall as the walls go up Sept. 30.
@suezaple49502 ай бұрын
That is good to hear look forward to the build .
@alancall51132 ай бұрын
Great work.I love how you think like an egyptian.😅 Keep them coming we love cabin time!
@rogered54992 ай бұрын
Next thing Martin will build a pyramid in his back yard
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I do have a lot of big boulders that I need to get into the cabin.
@larryjacobs57132 ай бұрын
Great job Martin. Don’t kill yourself. We need people like you in America.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Crew coming in this fall.
@Home-112 ай бұрын
One down, a bunch to go! It is a start to a beautiful guest cabin. I bet you're happy after a few years of preparation. All the work will be worth it when all is said and done. I'm sure you got some help in the future. Have a great week.😁
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Help will be there this fall and I wanted to check out the process and now I know we can do it.
@unclemikessouthernoutdoors37832 ай бұрын
Wow, it's like watching Dick Proenneke live! It's going g to be really nice building your own cabin!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Coming along fine and now when Sept 30 gets here it will go up easily with a good crew.
@BilgePump2 ай бұрын
Great work! as usual. Me thinks it’s time for a small tractor 🚜 or 4wheeler 😮
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Can't get such things through the bogs so we make do.
@user-zf1qi7cd8b2 ай бұрын
All your time at the gym has really made you strong and limber. These videos really show that. Good for you!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
WOrks for me!
@robberntson89342 ай бұрын
Wow, If you are going to get a couple of rounds up this spring by yourself......... hope that you have LOTS of cherry pies, caramel rolls and coffee.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
One round was my goal and I did it. Crew can now really go to town this fall.
@RenaeSchmaltz2 ай бұрын
A Martin Video always makes you smile. It is one of the stables of every Saturday Morning with coffee. Martin will you please ask Vonnie to make a video making Coleslaw? Mine is so terrible that I need help making a wonderful tasting Coleslaw.
@melshea22762 ай бұрын
Happy Saturday Martin 🇮🇪😊
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thanks
@PumpkinVillage2 ай бұрын
Must of felt good to get the first log on. Like seeing all the ideas your coming up with. Stay safe and good luck with the cabin. Take care, Al
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I must admit, I sat back that evening very happy with the view.
@vernashap32452 ай бұрын
Where is the building crew ?? Please don't do it by yourself , if one falls on you there is no one to help you
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
They will be there this fall for the real fun when the walls go up.
@robyale42982 ай бұрын
Awesome job
@benjamingiese8412 ай бұрын
Linemen operate alone. After a storm I asked a fella if it would be safer in teams. He listed a handful of reasons working alone is safer, especially in dangerous situations. You’re doing great @TheNorthwoodsman1 keep up the great work!
@jamiegratton97482 ай бұрын
Wish I was there. You’ll have it all built by the time I get there in September!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
After this I did put the two cross logs on but now am waiting for you and the others.
@hmrody2 ай бұрын
You, sir, are a blessing. I have enjoyed your videos for years now. I am going to posit that, even though I am a 1960 model, you may be slightly my senior. I am sure I cannot keep up with you... Thank you for all the effort that goes into making the videos and sharing your life. Best!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks
@scottmcfarland21492 ай бұрын
Outstanding! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thanks
@user-bf1uv5ch3uАй бұрын
Wishing I was closer to you Martin
@TheNorthwoodsman1Ай бұрын
Me too
@user-mm3nn1dz8c2 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thanks
@shipstern1002 ай бұрын
Great job Martin, your brave to tackle this project alone. Be carful working alone. Love your videos. Time to bring in your worker bee's. I get tiered just watching you.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
The crew is coming Sept. 30 to build the rest.
@IamChrisL7122 ай бұрын
Lots of planning and prepping and now the first logs. I'm really looking forward to watching the build.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Sept. 30 the help comes in to put the walls up.
@jeffgrier84882 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing us along on the adventure, wish i was closer, i'd lend a hand!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Maybe one day!
@nikond90ful2 ай бұрын
A couple of snatch blocks, one on the log and another on an anchor tree would make moving those logs easier. Great job. you are an inspiration. -mike
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I have a few snatch blocks that will be used as needed this fall.
@mroy882 ай бұрын
If I wasn't so far away I would volunteer my services. I can't wait to see the progression on the cabin build!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
You, me and many more.
@irbfenian25942 ай бұрын
pure class.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thanks
@warrenvalentino57632 ай бұрын
Good Afternoon! Congratulations on putting the first log on your cabin. Please ask someone to help you with the build. GOD' Bless you and your whole family. Amen :)
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will
@kendrasmith66372 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s cool that you are starting your new cabin. 😊Glad to see.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Good to have made the start.
@deweywarner80102 ай бұрын
Pharaoh would have been proud.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
You mean my uncle.
@georgefaulk25282 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the first log. It's been a long time coming, but you made it.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@marianfrances4959Ай бұрын
Awesome!! 👍🇨🇦😎
@TheNorthwoodsman1Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@5150Bud2 ай бұрын
Good progress!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
But I am waiting for you to get Tom whipped into shape for the rest of the build.
@5150Bud2 ай бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 he’s looking pretty good if I can get him into a smaller fat suit!
@user-zf1qi7cd8b2 ай бұрын
Some parts of Northern MN got 5 plus inches of rain in the past few days. Praying that your road into the cabin and the cabin itself are ok.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I feel most of the heavy rain was east of my area.
@geoffoutdoors2 ай бұрын
Mornig Martin... great to see the process 👍☕️
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Make my day too.
@dogmom60102 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't use tripod to lift the log, as clever as you are.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
As I moved on I put a chain high between two trees and attach the winch to that.
@ROBERTNeedles-kb4vcАй бұрын
Hello Martin, where's your buddy Jim? I enjoy when you too are hanging out, It brings back memories of my friends,they're all gone now,we enjoyed sitting around the fire talking about the old days,the wife shes gone also just memories left and me! I moved to a new place and were its hard to connect to people,but your show reminds me of the good times so keep it up.
@TheNorthwoodsman1Ай бұрын
Jim was busy with family but will be with me and others as we raise the cabin next fall.
@BrLambert2 ай бұрын
And a job well done, I was ready for a break after that! :-)
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I know I took a few.
@jocelyncritch85122 ай бұрын
Where's Jim ? is he in a seniors home dreaming about the cherry pie and watching you do the cabin by yourself...lol
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Grandchildren are #1 for Jim. He will be there this fall for the real work.
@mattys25632 ай бұрын
Nice video Martin. Your a hard working man.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Help is coming this fall
@joebama8402 ай бұрын
I like your new hat you made
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Jams the radio signals too.
@tomdale13132 ай бұрын
tickles me to see all your planning come to fruition, behind every good man is woman that makes great cherry pie, thxs for sharing...
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
So nice to see a real cabin started.
@tomdale13132 ай бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 YOUR BABY, thxs for sharing...
@lesterwicklein7172 ай бұрын
awesome job
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@robertstern99512 ай бұрын
😮 Amazing work ethics. Fantastic job you're doing
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@c.rogers____2 ай бұрын
Hooray cabin build,!
@disableddeerhunter1802 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, be careful! Blessings!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Will do.
@danieljay9522 ай бұрын
You need some Floyd Cramer playing while you work
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
That is for evening times as I relax.
@skynet0000012 ай бұрын
Hey this channel is really taking off... congrats.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Always a mystery to me why some of the other channels have such high numbers. KZbin teaches that if we make good stuff it will happen,
@billscholl-mx8uz2 ай бұрын
Union Yes!
@jeanadamsick98542 ай бұрын
YAHOO!!!!!! THE BUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARTIN, HAS DETERMINATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do take care.Fl.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
WE are on the way!
@paulmickelsen13302 ай бұрын
Hopefully the logs haven't floated away with all the rain we have gotten lately
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
It may have made an island around the cabin yard but the logs are safe.
@CarterWHern2 ай бұрын
Well done!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Thanks
@DaveCollierCamping2 ай бұрын
Outstanding video
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it
@robertsouthernsouthern55242 ай бұрын
They be big logs Martin maybe an extra cherry pie needed lol
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Any pies make for an uplift.
@CrimeVid2 ай бұрын
Daft old so and so ! well if you're going to do it, you're going to do it, good luck to to you. At least that slow winch gives you time to get a breath !
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Yeah , it's slow but sure gets the job done.
@drc18832 ай бұрын
Can't quite figure why you're placing first row on the rocks. You're quite the engineer but boy, you go about it the hard way. I'm sure it will come along when your crew arrives. Keep up the good work.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
The boulders will keep the bottom logs off the ground and they will last a long time. On the old cabin I had to jack it up and put boulders under it as the bottom two logs had rotted away.
@ernestkooistra15592 ай бұрын
Good work. Are you using some of the same techniques that you used when you worked on the pyramids? 😇
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Yes I am!
@waynewayne56502 ай бұрын
Nothing like an old D9 CAT. Martin style. How is Vonnie?
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I do like manual processes, simple tools and simple techniques.
@gibwest49682 ай бұрын
Man alive...buy a Polaris 570 side by side with a wench. It has the power and four wheel drive to move those logs. Save your back. Plus the 570 with correct tires does well in the snow. You can use it 12 months a year vs. That snow dog.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
That Snowdog cost $3000, can't imagine the cost of a hefty side by side. In my area and trails the side by side would be of little use with all the bog and narrow trails balanced on a beaver dam. Kind of a limited situation around my cabin.
@pennymcgill13912 ай бұрын
Inspirational. Thankyou sir.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
You are welcome.
@terrylynch12592 ай бұрын
l used to Roll 40feet X 24inch X 16inch English Oak Beams around on 2 empty 13kg gas bottles!....But Looking Good Martin...
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Amazing isn't it. When these logs are wet they can run you over.
@user-th6fr9ff9i2 ай бұрын
Martin, I'm sure if vonnie watches this video, your going to get a scalding. You should wait for your crew of workers to help you. But as always, your ĝoing to do it yourself. Be careful...
@TheNorthwoodsman1Ай бұрын
She just knows I am doing what I love and puts the worries aside.
@brianfisher39912 ай бұрын
A couple of extra fellas sure would make this a lot easier.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
They are coming this fall, I am just getting some of the time consuming things done now.
@l5r902 ай бұрын
You should fill up the under-gaps with the rock.... cement them together for stable footing my friend!!>!...!!...Please I'm just commenting.....I have no experience in construction!!!>....peace!!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I have already done more of that and more to come
@fhazen012 ай бұрын
Have you squared them corner to corner? Looking good👍
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Yes, 22 feet 1 inch. I was getting the time consuming things out of the way early.
@starkle97522 ай бұрын
would a few folding metal saw horses be useful? Roll the logs on to them to do your notching? just in case you hadn't thought of it.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Now that the bottom tier is in position we will just cut the notches there.
@subdrvr2 ай бұрын
I would have laid the rocks flat to stack the logs on.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I was after a better view from inside the cabin and this will give me a crawl space with plenty of ventilation.
@jbthor90322 ай бұрын
Nice job, Martin. Like kids play ? You need help. It would go a lot faster. Just my opinion. 👍👍👍💪
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
A lot of help signed up for Sept. 30 build.
@l5r902 ай бұрын
What's missing here is a horse!!!.....Shouldn't you do the footing first?!?!?....I dunno i'm not a construction guy!!....Ok i'm gonna shut up now...Thank you Martin!!!....Your the best my friend!!....If i could....I would love to be there with you and help a little!!!....Seems to be some hard work!!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
By getting the first tier of logs in position I now am putting in more foundation boulders under them
@57trylon2 ай бұрын
Martin, is this cabin going to be the same dimensions as your original cabin? I'm looking at the stones but I can't determine if its bigger or the same size. Either way, its looking good!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Just a little bigger.
@teresatano1932 ай бұрын
Aliens built the pyramids. Martin: Hold my beer 🍺
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Amazing what can be done with simple mechanics.
@magenta40852 ай бұрын
Let's build a CABIN!!!!!!!!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Finally
@Rooster05292 ай бұрын
Those logs don’t appear to have a “light” end. Maybe a”less heavy” end. It’s getting exciting around there!!!
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
You noticed.
@shydude78622 ай бұрын
Darn Martin, watching you do all this work is making me tired, it's got to be break time.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Sounds like my cabin stays. More rest breaks each year.
@shydude78622 ай бұрын
@@TheNorthwoodsman1 i must say, you're one hard worker.
@bobbynash2822 ай бұрын
Martin you sure could use some help. Not that your not capable. It's very dangerous an heavy work. Please be careful my friend.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
A lot of help coming this fall.
@gwstubbs7046Ай бұрын
Please Martin get some help. I don't want you to hurt yourself.
@TheNorthwoodsman1Ай бұрын
Help is willing but the scheduling is always hard.
@56jpg2 ай бұрын
im in minneapolis , happy to help. let me know.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
I am building a list . thenorthwoodsman10@gmail.com
@frankcsomor41052 ай бұрын
Just be careful.
@TheNorthwoodsman12 ай бұрын
Always
@larrycarlston40442 ай бұрын
Martin, I admire your determination and tenacity, but in all seriousness, you need way more help than doing it yourself.