I Built a $50 Sawmill Shed!

I build a sawmill shed out of lumber from the forest! I try to keep costs for the shed super cheap by re-using as much materials as I can, and sourcing materials from the forest around me. I use both milled woods, and many dead standing trees to make a structure that will keep my portable sawmill free of snow, ice, and rain. That way, I can use my sawmill year round without having to worry about the weather.
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"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This channel will approach self reliance from a modern perspective. and will focus on various build projects using modern amenities, and tools to build a completely self reliant lifestyle.
Many people ask me where I am from and where I film my projects. I am from Northern Ontario, Canada, and live in an area where off-grinding is easy because I have lots of land to build on and experiment with different buildings and materials. Everything I do is to try to be more self reliant, and to depend less on others. But that doesn't mean I don't like working together with other people on projects. Knowing people who have skills is part of being self reliant, and trading skills is a great way to get more things done!

[@singingone1]

Don, a man of few words, Hysterical, but worth his weight in gold! We love you Don! You are such a great helper.

[@jacobstaheli7790]

Honestly just wish I have a friend like that when I’m older. The guys a beast 😂

[@trojanpussy]

Since i am from europe, i like Don to. We both got a scottish title. We deserve a tiny castle in Canada maybe? I will crochet the curtains.

[@МихаилТерехов-н3й]

I read the entire Ryan’s kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan’s Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan’s Shed Plans.

[@donaldwachter9090]

I've been told by my grandmother that Alum works wonders on canker sores. Put a little on your finger and place it on the sore. Within a day the Alum will dry the sore out. Alum is used to keep canned pickles crisp in the jar. Using Alum for cankers sores is an old remedy handed down for generations. Also, cut back on eating too much acidic fruits that can cause canker sores. Grandmothers born in the late 1800's were truly self-reliant and they had to be tough as nails. Remember, just a little Alum once to dry the sore.

[@bobbyk6585]

Don's brand of wisdom is beyond priceless.

[@hillbillywisdom777]

Kevin, if you take a horse shoers hoof nipper and weld a bodywork slide hammer to it, you can grab the nails in the metal and a couple slides of the slide hammer takes out even the most stubborn nails in metal roofing and siding.

[@troybranaman316]

A sharpening area would be awesome !!! It would save you more money then just buying more saw bands all the time ! Great informative video as always Kevin! Take care and stay safe my friend!!

[@AKorAUSTIN]

All of your projects turn out great Kevin! I love your channel.

[@markroberts1962]

Kevin as always this is brilliant. I would love to,see you build a tree top village from tree to tree, bridges between the rooms so one room bedroom, bridge over to a lounge. Another bridge to a kitchen . I love you use of people’s rubbish. Keep it up pal. I have took so many ideas from you. Also have u ever though of doing a project fundraiser I’d definitely donate

[@charruza]

That old cement mixer is awesome. Hope you find out some more info on it and revisit it!

[@martyletitbee1519]

Thanks again Kevin & Don forva great show. Those cement mixers are fascinating. The older one has a medival vive to it. I'd love to see you give them a good restoration.❤

[@vincentlopez6716]

Wow honestly I thought it was going to be just a half enclosed structure just for the wood but wow you outdid yourself

[@sshaw4429]

“Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind”….Vermont is my maple syrup. Oh my. ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Buddy you have no idea how many uses! Savory as well as sweet.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid Kevin for and Don 😇💓💓💓🐓 love and bless you all guys, isolation and a concrete floor and a big wood burner floor heating system for the winter ❄️.

[@kensearle4892]

One idea...build a couple of steps to a pedestal in the corner so you can enjoy your seat while looking out the window.

[@JoanOfArgghh]

"Bouquet" is the word you were looking for. 😉

[@reubentester3332]

It's spelt bucket my dude

[@TestingWithMike]

Making something from nothing! Great work as always Kev!

[@stephane.notstephanie.pron1418]

Bahahaha! The high speed filming of building the sliding door cracked me up for some reason. Thank you for that.

[@cindyfinn4845]

I have blueberries in freezer just need to thaw them out and a yeast waffle recipe ,just need some maple syrup. I love to see your projects.

[@jackr2287]

12:00 very interesting to see the weathering on that shed!

[@sshaw4429]

The posts in the ground was fascinating.

[@carolhuleteads5846]

Put powered alum on the canker sore used for pickles in spice section of stores. Grandma taught us that, should heal up in a day . usually only have to do it once or twice.

[@jerryrogers9703]

Love the idea of a sharpening station and a work bench. Maybe you can figure something out like maybe a trough to go on the other side to collect the sawdust so it doesn't build up and make it easier to clean up just a thought. Great build though.

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota USA! Really coming together!

[@douglasgatian1401]

Love your projects and the little tickle! Cant get enough. Hey to Don!!

[@paule4696]

Some of the old tractors had a PTO wheel that would use those belts to power a sawmill and other items. I'll bet that's how that cement mixer was powered.

[@evalynchuran8684]

Boy, I sure wish I had workers like you guys on my land, the build would already be done. I use my maple syrup in my coffee. Better than sugar.

[@SmithHiggins-ph2dn]

Hello evalyn

[@johnedwards4278]

I can rest assured Don is a wonderful man to hang around with, so knowledgeable. I believe the word he was looking for is bouquet..

[@mariemcgillen7401]

I love how your mind works, do you sleep at all? The genius that you are.

[@jasontaule-g5y]

You may wish to consider using the other part of the shed to store milled lumber in differing lengths / sizes for ready use on future projects. Especially when you have surplus or gather reclaimed lumber.

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

Good you could mod the rollers. Great door

[@1974UTuber]

That old mixer is driven by a Hit n Miss engine and is likely a very early machine. Would love to see you get and restore a Hit n Miss engine to run that mixer with. Or even a big old tractor you can drive it off the flywheel of

[@fonhollohan2908]

That's pretty amazing, 50' bucks to build a sawmill shed, of that size. btw kevin, you could also build an overhang shelter over that barn door opening to keep the ice from building up over that area. Shed is indeed shaping up! looks awesome. BTW I've always just rinsed my mouth with peroxide for cankers its works well..

[@Suzwebb1]

Don, the man of few words!!!❤

[@andywoodward3097]

I'm impressed with how much work you do with old windows without breaking any. I'd probably break about half of them.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I better knock on wood now.

[@andywoodward3097]

@@ModernSelfReliance Somehow I think you can arrange that :)

[@helengesell2668]

I really enjoy your work. I also totally respect your work ethic and the fact that you take such good care and maintain your equipment and tools... And I absolutely love your ideas and how you make things work!

[@nicksmartialarts9236]

If you do want to make a perfect cut with a skill saw. Make your Initial cut on both pieces, then put them together and run your saw down the center of the cut and then both pieces will mirror each other perfectly. If you want a perfect joint.🙂

[@williambridges6742]

Just a thought, with the tactical keychain, make sure you put in in your pocket that does not hold any credit cards or anything with a magnetic strip. It will kill the card.

[@ajtv6208]

Your such a good and entertaining person - keep it up 🙏

[@enkirsa191]

That outro was just superb! Don what a legend hahaha 🤣

[@sshaw4429]

My sweet mother in law, born in 1917,always said that: “a blind man would be glad to see it…”. Never heard anyone but her say that….❤❤❤❤❤

[@kennethhudson8013]

Next project build solar wood kiln!

[@f1s2hg3]

Great show great job 👏

[@Glenbard4]

I think the wood shop needs a floor. It will cut down on the mud and make sawdust removal easier.

[@mylife4137]

Bit of an Easter egg in this video. I bet their is a video of building the gravel washer, putting stone down around sawmill/trail to and fro and then installing an air compressor or using a leaf blower for future sawdust accumulation.

[@davecannon9739]

workshop and coffee rest room

[@whalleyish]

Great looking building some real nice touches

[@richardwhite4277]

workshop needs raised cedar wood floor so that it will be all season no standing water problem, probably warmer and we can test laying 4x4 cedar str8 on the ground to mount the floor boards to ???

[@jessebuckley6867]

You asked people to comment what might go well with the unused corner of the shed.. A work bench for sure! Maybe an array of random things… A sharpening station, ammo reloading station… ect. You never know what and when you might need something random!

[@genewileyopa]

Excellent job guys. I like your mixers. The old one is cool looking. Might be Jesus's era. Well maybe not quite that far back. Thanks for sharing

[@FATHERSOFBASS]

looks like a million bucks brother 💙🍻💪🔥😎

[@sheilam4964]

Lookin' good.

[@henryknight7876]

belt drive fron a tractor old tractors had a side mount flywheel for mixers, sawmills, hay bailers, grain grinders

[@MattSmith-mx2yg]

I love this build it is awesome you are very resourceful keep up the good work.

[@maura6375]

Great Idea👍

[@kirkw1740]

Would be a good spot for a planer, table saw and any other large wood working tools that would be easier to use in a larger space. Also have you heard of the channel @HandToolRescue ? That cement mixer would make a nice restoration project or maybe a collaboration with him.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Two people have told me to reach out to him...

[@haydenwalker1646]

Very cool, not gonna lie, though. first thing I thought was so much for that window lol a shame, but what can you do 👍

[@HDBrown-wc9xt]

Paying his hardest working friend in Maple Syrup

[@jessicad83]

Mornin Kev, morning Don! ❤

[@TimsStackingAdventure]

Pretty amazing building!

[@donniev8181]

These buildings last forever if they're built right from the beginning.

[@markjenne1563]

I think that last mixer is used with a hit-n-miss engine

[@larryfisher7056]

That or it was driven off an old tractor pto.

[@selfretired3025]

"Saws M'haul" 👍

[@TioMostFrio]

You wet the wood to encourage a capillary reaction. Basically the liquid will sink into the wood deeper, giving the adhesive a deeper foothold to bind the joint together.

[@tenaciousbeep1802]

Don, were you looking for the word, bouquet?

[@sshaw4429]

“Farting”. And “ knoggen”………haha I love love 😂😂

[@malachiwarren9354]

I was kind of thinking yall would only close in the work shop area and have the rest of it all oppen but looking good

[@joshlowery4369]

We'd buy your maple syrup if you wanted to make a thing of it, lol.

[@alanbowser863]

You need some kind of wood stove so you can sharpen year round.

[@jessebuckley6867]

Yessss part 3!!!

[@cmosphoto1]

I think this is part 4...

[@jessebuckley6867]

@@cmosphoto1 It could be part 100 and I’d still be watching 😎 Full Stop!

[@cmosphoto1]

​@@jessebuckley6867 it might get to that.... Lots of details.

[@chrisferrell1588]

That's hilarious I call my garage man cave garage mahal

[@jocarroll2669]

My grandfather Use a rim Off in a semi As the base Attach to Steel pole to the Semi ram Added bench vice on top I Don't spell very good LOL

[@mattivirta]

thays why all pillards bunr what install underground not rot. need burn ewery pillard all area were go under ground then not rotten.

[@catgynt9148]

I just stumbled upon the following video and thought of you and the cords of wood that you stockpile for fires. Perhaps a similar IBC tote located near your sawmill could be used to collect and store the slab lumber that you remove when processing logs into usable timber. (kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3KqeZ6er692gNk) Additionally, by keeping a tote near the mill it would save you the trouble of handling the slabs more than twice. Another way to minimize steps and simplify your timber production. Wishing you and your family a blessed week filled with gentle rains, seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings together with family and friends. Peace Kevin

[@pyeitme508]

Wow 😮

[@keithbrookshire]

What is a driving shed?

[@chrisrodriguez8599]

19:00, the word is ombience?

[@jasonmaltby2120]

I fins it hard to believe you built all that on $50. I'm assuming you was given the materials to make this video.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

All found/reclaimed materials.

[@richardwhite4277]

see one ounce whiskey only 64 calories 74 calories for maple syrup LOL

[@mattivirta]

normal roof not newer install whit nails, strong wind and you roof have far away. normal all roof install whit screw bolt. ihas build million house and shed last 55 year and newer not used nails, only frame used nail.

[@pipesmoker67]

👍

[@Xero1of1]

30:45 Instead of changing its function, clean it up, replace the wood as it was meant to be (ribbon connectors and all) and see if you can clean up/patch the steel pieces, give it a nice paint job and let that become your cement mixer. Since it's belt-driven, you can modify it a bit so you can have a little gas motor mounted on there to turn it. Think about your future projects where you need cement... You roll out that thing and it looks old yet brand new and you're going to have TONS of people saying 'Whoa! Where'd you get that? Where can I get one?!' because a lot of people like the old-timey aesthetic.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Remember that the wood structure needs restoration.

[@tonyhussey3610]

There was a Canadian man named Kevin who lived in a cozy log cabin in the heart of a dense forest. He was a lumberjack by profession and had been working in the forest for many years. Over time, he had accumulated a lot of wood and had decided to build a barn to store his wood mill and other woodworking tools. Kevin knew that building a barn in the forest would not be an easy task, but he was determined to do it. He called his best friend, Don, to help him with the task. Don was an expert carpenter, and he was more than happy to help his friend. The two friends worked tirelessly for weeks to build the barn. They cut down trees, sawed them into planks, and nailed them together to create the frame of the barn. They worked from dawn to dusk, taking breaks only to sip on hot coffee and enjoy some delicious maple syrup. Kevin and Don loved maple syrup, and they made sure to have a fresh supply at all times. They would often tap maple trees in the forest and collect the sap to make syrup. They loved the rich, sweet taste of maple syrup and would pour it over everything from pancakes to fried eggs. As the barn began to take shape, Jack and Don decided that they did not want any barn doors inside their houses. They wanted to keep their homes clean and free of sawdust and wood chips. So, they designed the barn with large sliding doors that could be opened and closed easily. Finally, after weeks of hard work, the barn was complete. It was a beautiful structure that blended in perfectly with the forest surroundings. Kevin and Don were proud of their creation and spent many happy hours in the barn, working on their woodworking projects and enjoying the sweet taste of maple syrup. The barn became a symbol of their friendship, and they both knew that it would stand the test of time, just like their friendship. Whenever they looked at the barn, they were reminded of the hard work, dedication, and love that went into building it.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

That is well written. Love it!

[@tonyhussey3610]

@@ModernSelfReliance I was messing around with the new Artificial intelligence apps and put a few details in and asked for a story.. 😁

[@PeterKNoone]

I love this project. So great to get the mill out of the elements and hopefully this means more milling videos which are strangely compelling to watch.

[@fredclements6843]

You need a shaker box to put your screen in it helps to sort out the rock from the dirt. I work one in a lager scale

[@chadtaylor3742]

Hi Kevin. Really enjoy your videos. I am a little concerned about running a gas sawmill for extended periods in an enclosed space. Not a good idea so hope you have a plan for exhaust and ventilation.

[@LearnVBA]

I was thinking like a project table and you have to have a whiteboard up on one of the walls. And this could become your home base where you introduce us to your new projects and take us through your plans and then you have your woodmill and possibly a welding area. Loving the videos, love how very real you are!

[@mathewh3766]

Welding area near piles of saw dust sounds a little sketchy.

[@LearnVBA]

@@mathewh3766 😂 true

[@dottieburton5501]

I agree but maybe put the welding in the lean too you were talking about keeping it away from the sawdust cutting down on maybe starting a fire and ruining all your good work

[@Miss.Libby.]

Kevin, that is a doozy of a saw mill shed. And ever present lending a hand is the inimitable Don. Such a great mate. Cheers from Australia 👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺🦘

[@SmithHiggins-ph2dn]

Hello Libby

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

Blacksmith Shop? Also make a Summer Kitchen with a wood burning Oven/Range/Stove, mouse proof cabinets, Loft storage or bunk area.

[@bbranett2188]

Sears Kenmore (1940s?) made one that looked like a modern white enamel range.

[@jjdwnbyci]

How bout a kiln off to the side... Big money selling wood ... Why not support through it.. Pretty Sure u can build your own..

[@ctsnicky]

If glass is so good at blocking wind, they should be wind-donts and not wind-does! ...I'll see myself out.

[@robertboettinger4102]

I can’t wait to I see your sawmill barn done are you going to insulate it to stay warm when you’re cutting board in winter I think you should insulate it and put the heating system that so you don’t get sick

[@artfx9]

A rock washer. To wash rocks? Why do you need to wash rocks? Do you also vacuum the moss?

[@froggyfrog-sz6gs]

You should make the cement mixer into a rock tumbler / polisher

[@dyannejohnson6184]

Now that’s an artist at work!

[@jjdwnbyci]

Open that window so swings out...leave open on rainy days

[@procluts]

YES! First 3 minutes! I truly enjoy watching you and your bros videos with all your genius ideas, it's like a game trying to guess what you guys will do next!

[@jennifertucker107]

Beautiful build. Can't wait to see what you do for a floor. I've started a small hobbit house garden feature. Dug down about3 or 4 ft. Sandbag walls. Trying to decide on floor. Considering a dry concrete pour. Any thoughts?

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@freeee1234]

Nice build there Kevin,should be huge help for future building around the commune wonderland you got going on there,Don's closing words on this one were classic 😂

[@kennethhudson8013]

Man with experience is never at the mercy of a man who has none.