Greenhorn builds a tent frame

I am making this up as I go along. I have zero carpentry and construction skills, but that's not stopping me from trying to build my little tent paradise in the woods. Today I figure out how to build rafters.
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Where do I live?
Northwest Territories, Canada.
How much experience do I have?
That depends. I am pretty good at starting a fire these days and gathering wood. But I don't really have true bushcraft skills and definitely no carpentry or construction skills or training. I could probably make a shelter if I had to, but that would just come from all the KZbin training (watching) over the years.
What gear do I use?
Canon 80D camera
Rode videomicro
Sigma Art 18-35
Canon 1.8 50mm stm
Canon 18-55mm stm
Canon 10-18mm stm
A cheap 15 yr old tripod
I do not live at the tent. I just visit whenever I can.

[@s.pursell8901]

I'm giving you a solid A for the hard work and effort. Please consider reinforcing those joyce's. Snow is heavy and just a couple of screws may not be enough. I hate to see you show up to camp and have the roof collapsed and the tent ripped. But for a zero carpentry skills job well done my friend.

[@lindajeanfrancis2958]

One of the first I watched you have come a very long way and I enjoy all I get to see

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

Nice frame that is the way to do it, in a tent with a wooden frame. I would not want to be in a tent with a metal frame during a thunder storm. You did good for not having any carpentry skills. I'm not sure you can say that anymore!

[@stevea3498]

Great Job, after 45 years in the trade I still don't get the speed square.. lol I much prefer a framing square but that is what I am use to. A little head scratching got you through it . A couple of angle braces will go a long way to stiffen up your frame and I would use some plywood for your gusset plates instead of lumber to prevent them from splitting. Nothing harder to work with than frozen lumber. A fun project for sure, we don't have the ability to lease land here in Nova Scotia as we could at one time. Enjoy Steve

[@deanlindholm8663]

I'm with you 100% on the framing square.

[@deletedforprivacy1948]

Jay, I agree with Steve. Where ever you can, some diagonal bracing will go a long way to increase rigidity. Also a piece of dimensional lumber across the front (top plate) to help tie everything in. At the moment, I'm concerned that once the canvas is over top it will act like a sail to any wind. Could be an issue for the longevity of the structure. You've put a lot of great work in to it so far. A little bit more to make sure you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come.

[@thewatchfuleyez123]

You did better than me. I would have gotten so frustrated I would have left. Good job.

[@luclarabie3721]

One step closer!!! Right on.

[@deanmartin9358]

great work Jay and loving the background music too

[@StayCationNLTalks24]

What I like about you Jay is you are down to earth..

[@newdirectionlifecoaching9932]

Damn! One man show; that's awesome!

[@katpis9121]

Great work jay!!! What an accomplishment! So excited to see u inside ur newly decorated home away from home. Stoked for ya!!

[@BrandonSlade91]

After watching your videos, especially this one, it amazes me how not one curse word was said in the making of this video. lol. Keep em coming! hope to have a prospectors tent of my own to set up of my own soon!

[@rhondaplumhoff2670]

Great job it looks great

[@woodycvma2750]

As it sits right now with that open front wall, downward force from snow is going to force the roof down, which is going to push out both side walls. Agreed with above, reinforce with plywood, but also consider something that will combat lateral forces on side walls, like corner braces or even steel cable and turnbuckles between the two sidewalls. Awesome video though, and I'm considering building a similar frame for my wall tent. Awesome job in a far more remote area than I'll be working in.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

How about adding some rafter ties?

[@Paul.Kramer]

This is really cool Jay. I can't wait to see you set up and enjoying a meal on your wood stove. Thanks for bringing us along for the adventure.

[@mrrs8118]

Good job of figuring everything out! I watch another channel where a guy has a tent cabin in northern Minnesota. After setting up the tent, he built a wooden shelter/roof over the entire thing to keep snow off the tent, and even has a covered porch. It looks like a cabin inside and out! The interior is beautiful. I know you will have fun finishing out your project. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! BTW, the other channel is Northern Seclusion.

[@kurtz260]

Northern seclusion and Joe's main channel is JoeandZachSurvival. He's one of my favorite youtubers also, but i think the goal here is to be more easily taken apart and moved every couple of years.

[@heartradiant]

Jay, where there's a will there IS a way! Loved watching you persevere! ❤️

[@loco4pack]

I bet you are so excited with the progress you have made. I can't wait to watch your first over nighter in this new tent. Well done Jay.

[@neeshycat4197]

Great job Jay! Really impressed with the fact that the only power tool was the screwdriver. Can’t wait to see this thing all finished and don’t forget to cook a meal! Love watching you cook meals!

[@jaylegere]

I definitely love cooking elements too. More mouth watering, fatty food to come.

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Fantastic, great job

[@holler8594]

Nice work. Love how you just keep thinking it through till it works

[@ErrolJones1]

Jay, what can I say besides WOW, I was on pins and needles when you where placing that first rafter! Please keep your awesome videos coming! The snow looks so nice, it was in the high 80’s here in Houston, Texas today!

[@jaylegere]

80s wow! I kinda wouldn't mind feeling that right now.

[@keart65]

So Awesome!! I am impressed! Especially doing it alone. Well done!

[@dsmith3239]

You are getting there Jay. As long as you are proud of what you are doing , that is all that really matters. You and your family stay safe my friend.

[@mikefoehr235]

If you want to help keep your walls from bowing out from snow load, i would buy some turnbuckles and steel cable and hold the walls together. You will need some eye bolts as well. Then your open end will have more strength.

[@rrelampago1]

I sure admire a person who takes risks and learns as he goes.

[@cheryljoynson7053]

Excellent job. Well done.

[@Rick-ko5sj]

You did a good job. Way to go and be proud of yourself.

[@yvesf5355]

Hey Jay I love your choice of Music for these Video's ,thank you so much and keep the video's coming,from Oakville Ontario .

[@karengladys2011]

I am enjoying every video you’ve put out Jay! It’s fun watching you put this all together in that cold!

[@pkharper3525]

Amazing job Jay way to figure out the angles must feel awesome. Like one of the other posters said I would definitely put some supports in. I hope we get to see the tent over the frame soon stay safe and take care.

[@CheesyMcBeard]

Man, yoy are my spirit animal. You do eveything on your own, I do everything on my own! What a joy to watch.

[@nicoleleblanc3732]

Loll...I wanted to help you hold the trusts you were installing... This is going to be very nice with your tent. Have a nice day.Love watching you. May God bless you and protect you and your family.Amen!

[@suzannewinz1099]

You did it! Yay!

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Looking good!

[@marysstilllearning5803]

Good for you mate..live your best life!

[@karlsomers1145]

Wow great job,amazing proges.

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Karl

[@evervigilant]

Ya done good Jay, Remember it is the ends and not the means.

[@bigh3709]

Keep it up jay! You are almost there. Patience is the key.

[@helloyall4355]

Been waiting on this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@alanchomor701]

Props to Mr. Jacobs, looks like he was paying attention part of the class. Wouldn't worry how long it took Jay, just getting it done by yourself is one hell of an accomplishment. Very nice & your camera work & narration are so authentic and funny.....

[@capaddler]

That looks great 👍

[@Slikx666]

It doesn't matter if you made things a bit difficult for yourself, it's up and you can be proud.

[@TheMrSkyshark]

I can't wait to see the next video 😍

[@lionessm235]

Very nice! Making yourself a template on the floor was a great idea! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jmatsko25]

Good job...👏

[@donfenton7473]

That wood must be heavy. You moved it around by yourself pretty easily. I’m impressed.

[@SandiaOcean]

Great job!!

[@maureenwoods3622]

Great work you geting there x

[@CabinDweller]

HAHA "Ok my measurements are off"!! I'd do the same, I have no idea how to do a roof but thanks for the video, I'm going to build shed this summer. Great job!

[@chadalexander4945]

Good Job!!

[@MrGoandgigabyteme]

Well done! Great job all by yourself.

[@jaylegere]

Hey Scott. Thanks for watching. Nice to see original subs still tuned in!

[@billshipley8599]

Loved the opening soundtrack!

[@ashleybrown8997]

This is very nice I honestly looked up how to build one of these and this is the video I clicked on. I’m tryna learn to build my own someday 🙌🏾💪🏾

[@patanostra1]

Well done!

[@edreguera2739]

Good Job!

[@rochelleevans9685]

You really did a good job

[@coondogbob]

Thanks for sharing this will help me cheers

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Looks pretty good.

[@clarkclarke]

Wooo pretty cool....I.was so nervous watching ...I hope you reinforce a little more though . Be well ..Be safe 💝💕🙏🏿💕💝

[@davidking8909]

Try predrilling holes for your screws. This will prevent splitting. Also you need to install at least a couple of 2X4's from wall to wall along side the middle rafters to keep the walls from pushing out from snow load.

[@808foodlover]

Can't wait for the next step!

[@danjennings6817]

Looking good bud!

[@jaylegere]

Hey Dan! Thanks.

[@christasproul815]

Your getting there. Keep it up. I envy you for doing this. I would be so proud of yourself. 😉

[@jaylegere]

Definitely feel good about what I've done. Thanks so much for commenting Christa.

[@FenrirTheFenrisWolf]

Lourd that package was heavy!

[@sarahmacmillan232]

Looks good buddy!

[@joohop]

Bless Up Earthling

[@gregeliason2536]

Keep it up Jay!! This project is coming to fruition!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Greg. Getting closer that's for sure.

[@gregeliason2536]

Pretty soon you'll be competing with JoeandZac

[@callielightsey4433]

Good job jay

[@vincentbournique8487]

WIsh I was there to give you a hand! I admire your efforts and your goals! Your skill will increase with the OJT!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Vincent. I've definitely learned a few things. My ultimate goal is to build a cabin some day.

[@keithcotnoir6331]

great job Jay, I wish I was there to give hand , lifting stuff, not measuring as math was not my bag of tea, although Mr Neville was my favorite teacher !

[@areilly2496]

You have a great attitude, and btw you do a good job editing these videos! 8:10 for some reason really cracked me up 😁

[@dp4491]

"I dunno..." :-D

[@AntoniusRome]

I'm going to be doing the same thing with a whole cabin. Good luck buddy.

[@Give0002]

Ich bin Schreiner...wenn ich sowas sehe , weint meine Seele.

[@bahamajim1998]

It's so fun doing your own thing your own way .

[@jaylegere]

That's definitely what I've been learning along the way!

[@bahamajim1998]

@@jaylegere me too bud . Ten years ago my carpenter skills sucked . Now I'm 51 and they only mildly suck lol . We all love the feeling like a pioneer feeling

[@dp4491]

If I had one hundred heads, I would wear one hundred hats and I would take them all off to you. You're a better man than I Gunga Din. GREAT job!

[@markdarden4066]

Name this episode geometry at sunset awesome job

[@jamesquinlivan7876]

Dude!!! I just started to watch your KZbins. Thoroughly enjoying this. I have the same skills as you do when it comes to building something. I’d make the same mistakes but I would also be swearing like a pirate. I’ll be back to subscribe to your channel for sure. It will be the first time I’ve ever subscribed to someone’s channel. I just moved down to Florida and you are making me miss the winter season so bad😂. Awesome work! Keep creating. Energize and catalyze you were born to synthesize 👍👍👍

[@sygee1205]

Hi Jay from Yorkshire England loving the content. Quick tip( take a candle with you and wipe each screw along its edge to prevent wood splitting.

[@kitchensink7345]

I’m building a 10x12 wood frame for my tent. Using a 2x8 ridge beam and rafters 2” oc. Platform is made from 2x10. Sides are 6’ high and 2x4. The ridge support will be 6x6 on both ends and be in middle of door but no worries about room getting in on both sides. I’m building in back yard and fit testing this weekend. I don’t want to be on my land which is water access only and have to make changes. If all goes well I’ll be putting up a 16’x24’ with 24’ ridge beam made from large maple tree and cut using chainsaw guide later this year.

[@Mixalko]

So a tiny tent you say :). For sure a tad bigger than a Japanese apartment .

[@aprilmoon1509]

Best to wrap your tent in a large tarp to keep it clean and out of the snow and dirt

[@sallymcdonald502]

Brilliant

[@thomaschandler4831]

Good job brother .... your out there all alone with limited tools .... no help at all .... your creative..... your thinking , working things out ..... - 45 degrees ..... to me your a bad Ass..... your a survivor..... keep up the good work ..... a wooden framed tent house means you can make shelves , cabinets.... attach a hinged table ..... frame in a bed against the wall ..... very , very smart .

[@davemi00]

Nice. A Job well done 👍🏻 is a Job done Well. My pops.

[@jacoblenting3742]

Enjoy the videos alot..they do make cordless skillsaws..lol

[@jaylegere]

Ha. I think there are a lot of tools that would make my life a lot easier.

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

Im not gonna knocke it man.you're out doing your thing and that is what i like about your channel. You do things your way and if you dont know you ask for advice. I personally like how ya got those tresses up.

[@jaylegere]

Hey Ben. So glad you are still sticking around. Lots has changed in the last couple yrs. Love seeing some of the original subs still commenting.

[@benspoliticsandnewsbencook9151]

Even though I don't comment often bro. I am always waiting for your next video. I can't wait to see this tent done in honest. I'm super excited about that. And I remembered you said you would need to canoe in to get to camp. You thinking about that or you gonna concentrate on your camper? Which I'm also excited about.

[@kurtbaker4078]

You did great for not having any prior experience, Jay!

[@jaylegere]

Thanks Kurt!

[@mademoisellekaya1438]

Nothing much more to do then do it! And we are all allowed to make as many mistakes as is needed to come to that point you had set your mind to and decided.. I just had to do it! Rookie mistakes don't exist in my eyes, just as dumb questions.. they're needed because otherwise we will never come wherever we WANT to go 😊 My compliments and respect for setting your teeth in it and look at what you achieved! Fantastic! I am truly So happy for you because it all comes closer and closer! Make pictures of how it is because if you take it down, what always goes a heck of a lot faster, you will not forget how to put it up next time. But first you are going to enjoy from it 😊 I had to giggle at the miscalculation, the ones that never ever made a mistake like this when they were learning in our time without computers and all of that and we walked over the building floor with litteraly a calculator.. and you had to wreck the brain some, well, I hand it to you! Truly a moment to be proud of 👌😎 You have that foundation! With house building they now hang up the flag and take something to drink 😁 I hope you felt that cheerful too 😎👌😁 (And I guess I better explain that I am a girl raised up in a family of building and hated mathematics to the max! Even had special lessons for it next to school and I never got it.. until I became to work as a Electrician and wanted my papers, both theoretical and practical better then my brother... and I successfully ended up better schooled then my brother, had work sooner than him and a steady job with a year contract too, while he was the joker at schools and got kicked out of a few of them.. he is 5 years older then me.. But that's why I react this way 😶😊 just some technical background. ) Can't wait to see the next time, plus it keeps my mind off of all the misery.. scared because it is so close by.. Be safe and take care everybody...

[@crabbyhayes1076]

You are sure a hard worker - especially in the cold. My only comment about your build is the front. It seems like tying the front corners together with a header from side wall to side wall, or a header and short walls on either side of the front opening, would probably make the frame much more stable.

[@jaylegere]

I definitely have to stabilize the frame. It's very wobbly. Just wait til the next video. It shows just how wobbly. That said, stability it a top priority.

[@nathansmith6914]

Looks like a decent bug out shelter.

[@theperchjerker]

Nice video man!!! Lol

[@mattmassie2530]

Mr. Jacobs WAS a great math teacher!

[@user-cy3ui6dc2k]

بأنتظار الجزء الثاني بفارقغ الصبر Waiting for the second part impatiently 😍😍

[@ginaven1]

You've done good so far. We all make mistakes.

[@rosemcbride1813]

Wow!!

[@tanyaa6452]

Hey, Jay. That looks great! Where's the delicious meal for today? Lol

[@kendude8089]

" You Can Do It " 👍👍

[@tedsemonis7905]

That square that you have has a book with it. If you still have it that will help on your next project.

[@christopheralanfields]

The roof rafters, should have been placed, over the wall studs.

[@jaylegere]

Agreed, and then I realized that it would not work with the stove pipe opening in the tent. I had to shift plans halfway through. You are right in this one.

[@bobarnall3913]

@@jaylegere, I would think that it would be easier to add more studs under your rafters, it will only a stronger structure. Good job.

[@flyfishing1776]

@@jaylegere You have commenters with great advice .. I'm learning from you and the great comments . Can't wait to see next vid.Be safe Be Blessed 👍

[@richardbrooks3569]

Jay, Have you thought about the snow load that roof is likely have? Seems like a steeper pitch might be advisable. It's coming along. That was quite struggle for one man to get those rafters up.

[@kurtz260]

You have to remember his pitch is determined by his tent. If this were a regular building he could change it but this is simply a framework for a tent that is already made that he has to match up to.