I Built a Building a MAN CAVE!

I build out an amazing ceiling in my man cave using my Norwood portable sawmill!
Working on the Sawsmahaul office/shop area just off the inside of the Norwood Sawmill. This is going to be an epic off grid sawmill when it's all done!
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!

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[@markbrooks5278]

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[@FunfindersX]

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[@DavidD03820]

That MAN cave is going to be awesome! Don't listen to your brother, I love your creativity. On your shopping spree you had a massive adjustable ratchet socket that might be for loosening tractor tires or something large but I wouldn't buy an adjustable one, it won't work so well under a great deal of load. you'll slip and might pinch/break something. You may have forgotten a dust collector! That would be cool to collect the dust to help clear away the fire hazard with a fire stove so close. Build on buddy!

[@DaleCraven-f2m]

Have to say I am loving the look of the man cave, totally agree with you its going to be awesome!

[@joy4ki]

Maneuvering huge log up to ceiling, by yourself, balancing on rickety ladder, three sides of windows... totally unfazed. Me holding my breath. Lime paste, sand & sawdust insulation will be rock hard, so fitting for a 'mancave'.

[@boots3372]

"I could probably put it in now..." This is why I love this channel, you inspire me to be way less lazy.

[@anivonatoll5319]

"You stare at your wood"

[@rb962]

When the video first started, I was reminded of the concept, “why women live longer than men,” when I saw you moving that first tree by yourself and using that rickety ladder. Glad you got some help for the second one.😊

[@gibsonmj1958]

As far as your brothers concerns, I think that’s one of your gifts. A vision and interesting design concepts, especially some of your previous lighting affects.

[@giovanni_soto]

Kevin you definitely drum to your own beat, in fact you bash it and are killing it, awesomely! 🥁😊

[@sshaw4429]

This channel will go to a million. Cant believe it’s not there already.

[@cheryltucker6589]

Chainsaw art & creativity at it's finest! 😊

[@zianeshkasparen4358]

@16:38 That Rachet is probably for Heavy Duty stuff like Dumptrucks, Caterpilar trucks, etc. 😊 By the way, you just gave me he inspiration to start on my closet. I have nearly everything. Only need to buy the wood planks and the drawer slidings you call them. I already have tha plans with what I need. The cork flooring and cedar planks for the back is what I am missing but I can do that later. 🤔

[@paulpuglia8480]

Thank you for giving us people that live in the U.S a tour of Princes Auto. They also sell camping gear as well. I wish they had them here and Michigan.

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks Kevin for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless us all in divine light and so it is. good work 👍😁🐔👏👏👏

[@1029tbarton]

I love your videos. Don't think I've ever left a comment but what i love most is your humor and tone of voice while making us laugh. Your work is awesome too.

[@donnie2533]

Great video. I'm glad you posted keep them coming thanks

[@sybrenkruijf8570]

Frankie is de best helper

[@SwirlingSoul]

Whilk and Miskey, the rain is my friend. I think that's the one. Awesome episode!

[@1974UTuber]

Kevin. You ABSOLUTELY have to make a working wooden shifting spanner to hang on the wall in your man cave

[@SJC49]

Only time I’ve heard of Princess Auto was during Covid when someone tried to place an order for approx $1200 using my credit card info. Failed attempt but seeing Kevin with that huge wrench just created a fantasy where I’m standing behind whoever…….. That said, this is one of my favourite channels ever! Hi, Don and Frankie!

[@gottagoride7889]

Great job enjoy watching everything you built

[@TheZombiewaffles]

is your brother one of those rare people that cant imagine?(not being rude) there are just people out there that cant, and its a weird concept to someone like myself that has a vivid imagination even at 34 , i can literally picture most anything as if im looking at it or a photo of a done project, literally as you were explaining the lay out of the man cave i could see it changing as you added more

[@davidpickens3117]

I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS. You should do more of them

[@tcpete2000]

thanks for bringing us along to Princess Auto. Another great project

[@annewendt8434]

So much fun to watch! Wish there were a Kevin that lives close to me so I could be his Don!

[@jimgriffiths9071]

Kevin, the mad genius. Love the creativity and the way you push forward your vision.

[@boldlygo3469]

For every visionary ... there are 100 naysayers. Thank God for the visionaries.

[@marcberm]

"Long as I remember the rain been comin' down Clouds of mystery pourin' confusion on the ground Good men through the ages tryin' to find the sun And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain?"

[@catgynt9148]

Muscles in the man cave... thankful that your focus is above ground rather than in the spider pit. Loving your enthusiasm. Wishing you and your family a blessed week filled with gentle seasonally appropriate weather and restful evenings. Peace brother

[@jenford7078]

You are a joy, your brother is the anti-joy.

[@bobbyk6585]

Just like Chris, I am never able to imagine the vision you have. But each time I see the completed project I am amazed at your concept and ability to bring it to completion.

[@chandrasutton4669]

Really good shopping experience!!!😊🎉❤

[@paulsavage33]

great rainy day project and awesome sponsorship

[@jonpomerance-trifts6113]

Omg...Princess Auto looks like DisneyLand!

[@gregmize01]

"Actually, I just wanted to say Snatch Block." -Don't ever change Kevin! 🤣

[@jennifertucker107]

It is looking great.

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

100% awesome man cave !!! Even better than what Tim Allen could build from Tooltime show 😉😂😂✌🏼😎🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@sshaw4429]

I think you SHOULD make the wooden wrench! I play the “there’s a song about that, game. 😂😂😂😂

[@nighthawk2010mh]

Your doing a great job on the Sawma' Hall..👌 you are a great builder! God bless🙏

[@frankensteinracing3520]

Just use the windows as whiteboards. Works a treat.side note you need at least one or two storage cabinets. Or old fridges

[@gayahithwen]

Your brother may not see it yet, but I'm confident in your vision. I think it's gonna be a nice space!

[@tedbryer2512]

WOW! Im jealous!!!

[@katefrost8274]

It's a Mad Man cave ..... and we love you for it!! 😂

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Hello from Minnesota USA! I don't know how The Wooded Beardsman couldn't see your vision. I could see it perfectly!😁

[@michygoss7148]

I. See. The. Man. Cave. !!!!!!! It’s gonna be awesome. 😊

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I hope you have a tray glowy ceiling in your cabin on the cliff.

[@michygoss7148]

@@ModernSelfReliance next cabin! I don’t think I can swing it in that cabin. I kinda already got a plan. 🤓

[@shawnfromportland]

the result looks amazing, my guy

[@dottieburton5501]

I have learned not to question your ideas lol I have seen too many times when you said you were building something and I could not see it until you were done then it was like oh yea ok lol so I believe this will be all you say it will be lol

[@HDBrown-wc9xt]

You should totally get those huge tools and mount them in your man cave for decor!

[@LindaSimic-qt3mh]

Here goes the mad designer watch you go like a busy 🦫 beaver wow you can build structures we love all you do and are take care❤

[@richardwhite4277]

do not question the DON the DON is always right even when he is wrong Praise be the DON !!!

[@troybranaman316]

Really cool ceiling Kevin !! I always injoy watching your videos! Great informative video as always Kevin! Take care and stay safe my friend !!!

[@LindaSimic-qt3mh]

You are going to leave a legacy on your property dedicated to all your work and ingenuity ❤

[@teresaedwards3659]

You got it goin on!

[@ronaldcline1235]

Good to see the saws mahal .

[@mikestanley9176]

I love the way the rain sounds on the tin roof. It's so soothing.

[@suzannereese987]

Love princess auto to. Amazing job on man cave

[@randallcoleman6423]

Been watching a long time and man it just keeps getting better and better can't wait for the next one

[@gillyb333]

I love your Mancave xx

[@sshaw4429]

Farm equipment……tools my grandpa had. Love, love, love that store! Omg

[@davidnoirot4255]

You would be surprised how often a large all-16ths comes in handy.

[@jamesnichols9753]

In the corners, you should cut a V in the wood to look like it is supported by trees. Make it bigger, great looking.

[@katemccoy8658]

Love it ❤

[@stanleykeith6969]

WOW, Very Hard By Yourself. Is the Ladder rated for 300 Lb. ? Glad your brother came to Help you. Tell your brother it all in your head, and you don't need a Whiteboard.😁 I have always wanted to see inside the Auto store. Now your good Helper came (Don) to help you, very nice job. That wood is very nice. Almost like our Tractor Supply or our Rural King. Do they have a Harbor Freight in your area. Looks like things cost big bucks there $,$$$$. They have everything there.

[@cyc0man]

Full Stop. Nice work!

[@PeterKNoone]

So much fun watching you build this thing. Thanks for the video!

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

Awesome idea for the sawdust insolation Keeping it ol' school 👍 I'm not a fan of skylights, always a possible problem in the future

[@ModernSelfReliance]

You've gotta wait to see this skylight... All the light none of the possibility of wet!

[@ravenraven964]

​what abbout sawdust mixing whit the electrical ? Could be a possible problem

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

I couldn't see running electrical in the walls. If any I'd do the AL wrapped. Conduit on the outside. Like a shop would have

[@ravenraven964]

Myea hope so otherwise its gonna turn into a bbqmahal

[@HOOAHDUDE]

I think your show should be called Canadian Forces station cause of all the man caves you have made. You should build a fortified wall around the station and build watch towers at every corner. Next, you should build a dining facility for all your troops.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

The dining station is in the works.. the other stuff... Hmm ...

[@cindyblair1283]

I am almost out from watching all your videos, So please make more❤ Say Hi to Don ! And as always God Bless you all from Ohio😊

[@oldinuselesshancox5194]

GREETINGS FROM..... cuz ya said it yourself put it on the wall above the fire like old western fire places

[@f1s2hg3]

Kevin that’s the coolest man cave sawmill house ever built! It’s the one of a kind! Great show great job 👏

[@kingrafa3938]

Great idea!

[@timothycluck678]

Wow you are amazing worker and it looks really good 👍👍 2 thumbs up 👍👍

[@chivolavale4094]

Playing with all those tools is expressing the baby and the marvell that is in all of us 😂😂😂

[@jeronethompson1059]

Kevin, The Man Cave is coming along nicely. Really like the ceiling and lighting.

[@johncbrown26]

So, your Princess Auto is our (USA's) Harbor Freight... Got it 👌🏼

[@Rockhead81]

Thats One Hell of A Man Cave ⁉️ 🙌🏽 ..... ""SAWSMAHAUL"" I Love It 😅

[@sshaw4429]

Someone needs to burn him a sign saying that….

[@katrinahampton5006]

Those huge tools are used on heavy equipment like for grading to make roads and such! My dad used those to work on the heavy equipment that he drove.

[@thebeardedgamerbryan]

Kevin - Your channel continues to be my Saturday morning viewing while enjoying coffee. Some day you could literally charge folks to come and tour your property & check out the cool things Don, your brother, and you have built together. haha!

[@selfretired3025]

I envision it as an old glassed in museum room where people come to visit. Like a snow globe. :)

[@cekfraun]

Oh my gosh, I thought you were just kidding around with your brother when you were describing the tray ceiling, can lights, etc. That ceiling is beautiful. Too nice for a man cave! 😂

[@haitammimoun9932]

Sooo fun to watch

[@jwcleveland3853]

You are a wood working genius, keep it going and God bless

[@jamesellsworth9673]

We also got to meet 'The Princess' at Princess Auto: she is pretty and personable. LIGHTING: 'EVEN' counts for illuminating workspaces. I needed the best light I could get for sharpening chains.

[@mamacat315]

Enjoyed this one! Your creativity and craftsmanship always amaze me 😁 just a thought- with all the money you saved building the structure with parts and pieces you had stashed you had money to buy all the tools and gadgets at the store. Love that resourcefulness! 😆

[@maggiemae444]

Super impressed with the build. Look forward to seeing this thing in action!

[@jeremypeterson9300]

Fricking sweeet!

[@douglasgatian1401]

When your brother eats his first ground hog sandwich there he'll love it!

[@Lesterman_1]

Love the name! Saws Mahal! 🤣💯

[@mkcrew225]

Use the window as a sciency see through white board.

[@debramorris7646]

Kevin you're so creative! You always add some extremely interesting design ideas to your builds! Love it!

[@BarKingWuffSpider]

The big orange masher is called a Monster Maul.

[@chrisj8822]

Princess auto looks like the Canadian version of Harbor Freight

[@Jc4elayne]

Kevin, you are so creative! I love your enthusiasm! This was such a good video! I can’t wait to see the next!

[@dyannejohnson6184]

I get your vision! And I’m a woman…but 80 years old old bush school!!! I get it

[@russellwatters5891]

The "man cave/ workshop/ break room/ Chris doesn't know what it is" sawmillmahall, is looking great! The trip to Princess Auto looked like a hoot..lol 😂😅 Love what you're doing ❤️

[@richardsolomon8076]

Wicked cool Kev 😎

[@kirchnerfarm]

Grwat video Kevin...

[@jonswast106]

You could utilize the glass wall as your whiteboard