I Felt Forced to Kuksa... #20

If you are wondering how to make a Kuksa cup, let me know when you find an answer! I carved this cup with no design in mind from birch tree that I cut down on the property where I camp in a tent full time. If you were wondering, that is a Mora hook knife that is great for carving cups or spoons from soft woods. The straight knives I use are Scandi grind (Scandinavian) meaning that they have only a single bevel on either side which for me, makes them quick and easy to sharpen or touch up. As to whether this really is a Kuksa, your guess is as good as mine. I believe they are traditionally made from birch and have holes for your fingers but past that, I just guessed.
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[@nbaird47]

I recently discovered your channel and I'm doing pretty much the same thing in Victoria, Australia. Virgin ground, lots of hardwood (eucylipts/redgum/acacia (blackwood)), and some sundry sheds. Lifestyle wise, I'm on a veteran's disability pension which pays for my fuel and food, I've installed a decent solar system and have a 9.5kva generator for when i need to use my machine tools. I guess the only difference between our lifestyles is that i have made the decision to live here permanently (and it's a damn sight warmer), and I'm able to harvest rainwater for most of my water needs. I've just finished raising some bobby calves (from 3 days old) and that was really rewarding. They were really fun to hang around with. Might be a bit difficult for you because you need a fairly easy method of getting hot water to make their milk substitute up. I have a wood chip hot water service which is a pain, but it does work well. My place has its own challenges although my temperature challenge is from the other direction ... too bloody hot sometimes (46c), on an island in a swamp, totally reliant on rainfall for drinking/washing water as well as stock water. I can pump from the swamp for irrigation (thanks to seeing your well setup), and need to grow some vegetables. Also, the soil has bugger all organics so is a bit desertified. Plenty of deer for food and I've put some perch into my pond, so I'm pretty set for protein. Chickens won't last out here with all the foxes though. I also bought myself a mini-smoker which i would highly recommend you get or make. The food is delicious and it's so simple, cooks low and slow, so you can be cooking while you're editing :) Anyway, love your channel, sorry i can't support you through patreon due to my pension, but I'm there in spirit! Oh yeah, I'm 60 and spent the last 20+ years being a wage slave dreaming of doing this. When my wife passed away it was time to sell the house and live the dream.

[@FritchFritch]

Great story, Niall! Thanks for sharing, and good luck.

[@natemorlock2379]

Love the day to day stuff just as much as the builds. Your channel's great man.

[@philipmorehouse1069]

I like how you start and end your videos with a quote (could stay up a little longer for us old folk who read a lot slower) and your easy-going dialog, explaining to us the facts of life back in the woods far from the insanity of the rest of the world. I grew up in the "north" with no heat in our bedrooms and swore that I'd never endured that again and so far, I haven't. Nothing like a fire crackling away in the space heater all night or rain on a tin roof to give one a feeling of "well-being". You might get a kick out of a book called "Flash Back", which kind of reminds me of how you live - well, for the most part. Irrespective, you do amaze me with your problem-solving skills, which are basically an instinctive reflex, at least when it comes to you. This brings me to the Tree House Platform. Now I'd build a "skyhook", which is a large tripod outfitted with pullies and rope used to lift heavy logs or lumber and swing them to where needed. I've seen it used on several other far north builds where the lone builder cleverly makes due in raising heavy objects to otherwise seemingly impossible to reach places. I have been binge-watching your past videos and thoroughly enjoy them. Thanks for all the extra work setting up your cameras, etc.. to get those great shots. Your extra work doing it is well appreciated by all your fans. Sincerely, p.r.morehouse

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Your kuksa came out beautifully!

[@wsfarnie]

Maybe dig a root cellar to keep you water containers in so they dont freeze? Line it with planks to make it solid...

[@Makete100]

I was thinking that if he dug a hole 6 feet deep and about 4 feet round and make a insulated top he could keep his water and food down there. Make a platform connected to some rope with a pully attached to a tree limb. And anytime he needed anything from the hole just take the cover off and pull up the platform. It would also keep things cool in the summer. (I guess he would have to build up the sides above ground level so when it rains it doesn't fill up)

[@jofloresz]

dumpster dive for the styrofoam.

[@brandonramsey9081]

You are what KZbin should be about. I've been loving your videos! Just looking through the comments it's a little sad how many people would love to do this but can't, so it's almost like you're the people's champ in that way 🥇stay warm! And thank you for the awesome content!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thank you so much!

[@robinredman5192]

Beautiful Kuksa. One of the many things I miss about Michigan. The beautiful trees. Birch is one of my favorite. Thanks for the great videos!! John here, from the back-roads of Tennessee.

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

Birch are beautiful.

[@CarolAnne-h7v]

Hello Ryan,you’re so fortunate to have trees to build what you need and extras to show how talented you are,it’s awesome to build a bowl or a cup etc. Your a carver do you do figurines? Way to go Ryan, do you have family doing videos, you could pass for someone I watch, you’s look alike sorta! This is good Ryan,you’re attracting a lot of attention around the world. See, your doing well fella,I love your videos, bye for now, Carol Anne,Canada

[@cpenland]

I watched you build the deer blind video and enjoyed your endeavors and witty repartee, so I decided to catch up on all the videos. Perfect length videos to watch back to back, enjoyed your content - keep up the good work. Enjoyed the quotes at the beginning of each video, good stuff.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them. Have any favorites? Always trying to figure out the best content to stuff in to videos that people will enjoy.

[@cpenland]

@@survivingringworm2202 I enjoy the building and making of stuff the most out of your content. My carpentry skills are lacking, so I bone up my knowledge getting ideas off watching people build stuff. I am 50 now - grew up camping in the Southern Appalachians - and I'm done sleeping on hard surfaces or on the ground in tents. I admire your resilience to do so, especially in Michigan winters. I have a farm with a lot of timber property that I hunt on. I skid logs with 4-wheelers and tractors, so I relate to a lot of what you do out there. I think I'd say just continue creating content on doing what y'all do out there instead on attempting to tailor it. It seems I glean a little knowledge from each video no matter what you're up to in it.

[@mrbeefy9947]

Don’t let anyone tell you different your living the dream . Stay in the woods as long as you need to the crazy city life will all way be there I am going to do the same . Love the show

[@MsBee777]

Hello from British Columbia, Canada (West coast). I found your channel a day ago and have been binging on your uploads, I really enjoy everything you share. Thank you. In the native culture of past generations, they would have their summer camps & their winter camps. You are such a great builder, it surprises that you haven't built a tiny winterized off grid cabin so that you can be better protected from the cold. The insulation wouldn't cost that much. I suspect most of your subscribers would love to see you build a tiny off grid winterized cabin with a wood stove for heat & cooking. Just a thought. Keep up the great videos, really enjoying them. Sincerely

[@robertgalbraith4212]

Life in the forest can be a ton of fun. Pleas keep making videos for this old man. your building skis are fun to watch....

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks Robert. Trying to get one out now and then but once it warms up enough to use my computer out here again, the pace should pick back up!

[@v-vv2251]

There's no need to use resin in kuksa. You need salt, water and coffee. After carving you have to boil kuksa in salty water. Let it dry. Then you fill kuksa with strong coffee. After two minutes throw coffee away and "sand" kuksa with coffee grounds. Let it dry and it is ready to use! Coffee includes fat and it works like resin. Salt premeating keeps your kuksa well moisturized so it won't split in two pieces. Never wash your kuksa with soap or other chemicals, only clean water is needed. You have done wonderful work with your chainsaw! Keep going! Greetings from cold snowy Finland! :)

[@survivingringworm2202]

Huh. I had no idea. But you would be the one to know!

[@jeremyb.1977]

The Kuksa came out great. I would love to try the life style you are currently living, but my wife is not up to it. I have done some camping and a little bush crafting. I just discovered your channel this morning and watched a couple of your videos, including this one. I really enjoyed it and hope I have an opportunity to do some of what you are doing, before I am too old. - Jeremy

[@survivingringworm2202]

Old age piles up pretty fast! Be careful in waiting too long. I'm in my early 40's and my body is definitely not what it was even 5 years ago. Do you still have the receipt from when you got married?

[@rjtoolman]

"In hind sight, of course it's going to happen!" Thank you for the chuckle! (reference the bear stealing your candy)

[@peterottes6900]

Working my way through the vids.. Nice work on the cup. Now I've got to make one for myself!

[@survivingringworm2202]

They are fun ones to make, especially if you have some pretty birch or similar.

[@JEC11718]

so I just subbed! I watched you build the treehouse and then decided that i would sub cause I like your personality and sense of humor!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks! And here I was out in the woods just trying to crack myself up. It's hard.

[@cmrpeach3470]

Same. Had me at " you know...for the tourists" 👍

[@tahroy28]

MI resident 35+ .... what's the worst part of "winter" you hate the most but like of the three?

[@sueborough3426]

Love your videos.... all so different and entertaining. It’s as if you are having an easy conversation with a good friend. Sometimes you pose a question and I find myself answering it...out loud! Keep them coming!

[@survivingringworm2202]

It would be helpful if you'd text me the answers in real time. Is that a thing? Siri?

[@debb9008]

That is an awesome Kuksa, i love it thank you for your videos... stay safe

[@marythornsberry6486]

New subscriber here...I just love watching people build things....especially from their own milled trees etc....Have watched a few of your videos and I really am awed at what you do....Keep on having fun and I will keep on having fun~~~~

[@russellcrutchfield4786]

Have you thought about solar? Harbor Freight has a 100 watt system priced under $200 that I use in my off grid cabin.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Would love to but its a solid canopy here. And only a few months of the summer with actual sunshine anyway.

[@michiganmoto7687]

Doesn’t really require direct sunlight. If they are halfway efficient panels they will generate from the ambient light.

[@chaoand09]

I don’t have any ability remotely close to you, but since I been scavenging KZbin for camping ideas or anything to learn how to do, you are quite the entertainer. Keep it up. 🤙

[@FindPlace]

U give me hope and I enjoy your optimism and genuineness

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thank you sir! I really appreciate your comments.

[@ne-adv]

Just thought of a project for you. Build a giant wooden chain attached to a sundial that looks like a huge pocket watch. You can make a wooden snap for the other end of the chain. The wooden chain should be pretty quick to build with a chainsaw and a knife, at least rough. You could even put a lid for the pocket watch on the northern side of the sundial/pocket watch. Just need a small open space with southern exposure for the Sundial to work. Or you could go authentic and have a compass inside with the cover being the sundial.

[@kennethsalyers3809]

that worked awesome I'll remember that toilet wax torch/fire starter. 😎

[@bubblehed738]

A couple of buddies of mine and me have a private campground/shooting range in Missouri that we call Beer Camp. You guys remind us SO much of what we do at camp it's amazing. Thanks for posting. LOVE your videos. You've inspired me to make my own Kuksa out of a beautiful dead Cedar Tree we found on the property.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Awesome! Nice to know there are others out doing something similar. Kuksa was a fun thing to chop at now and then around the camp fire.

[@tanyajenkins919]

The product that I seen on another channel is for hauling your chain saw on your tractor . U slide the saw blade and it holds the saw in place. It's called a saw hauler right down the side of it it's mounted on his tractor. Have a great Christmas week 🎄🎄🎄✝️

[@survivingringworm2202]

That's exactly what I need for the 4 wheeler!

[@javieraviles6314]

I know the feeling , I do have a tree house almost done . I can wait to be there drinking a cup of coffee. I’m from New Jersey’ . USA 🇺🇸

[@survivingringworm2202]

New Jersey tree houses are excellent place to sip morning coffee I hear.

[@Wildadventurousoutpost]

Your videos are really awesome please keep them coming. It’s inspiring to see people do things that are different. Nice job👍

[@MrBigrich722]

Good hand skills and control on the carving tools

[@robertbrodt3767]

0²2×××@@×*

[@ejsocci2630]

What a beautiful job,from northeast Missouri

[@sunnyrivers]

Thats one incredibly gorgeous Kuksa‼️👌🏼♥️

[@patmartin6624]

You, my friend are a lunatic!!! love it, thank you. Hurry up and hang the rest of my m&ms!!!!!

[@devin197601]

Definitely need that 200sq foot cabin cant wait to see you build it

[@mohamedzulkifly8966]

Thats one beautiful wooden cup you got....

[@goforet]

Beautiful job on the cup !!

[@our4leggedfriends]

Great looking cup. Also saw the video when you hung the gum ball machine up. My first thought was I bet that doesn’t make it a week! LOL good thing you have two

[@survivingringworm2202]

You were absolutely right. I noticed it was missing day 5 or 6.

[@thomasmcdonald2401]

Your videos make me feel good and make we wonder how my life would be different if I choose a life like yours when younger. I didn't, but can't complain- good career, great wife and two grown boys. Still my heart still yearns for a similar experience.

[@lyonsart4005]

Beautiful cup. I’ve noticed that your following is growing! I’m enjoying everyone’s comments.

[@survivingringworm2202]

It almost doesn't see like youtube. The nicest most encouraging people here!

[@livingdeeply15]

'You know for tourists', hey they could come!! ☺

[@livingdeeply15]

That cup is gorgeous, imagine out of wood comes a Cup, learn something new everyday; Thank-You!!!

[@livingdeeply15]

Yeah its is Gorgeous, was gorgeous before the resin, now just more so now!!!

[@livingdeeply15]

Did I say I love your burlap blinds? Well I do.

[@pippimax86]

I've really enjoyed all of your videos. You have a good spirit and usually a comical word to say about most things. I wish I had the land to go play on like you. Where I live, I have trees, but not enough to fell any for playing with. Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks TJ for the comment. Glad you are enjoying the videos. If worse comes to worse, you can always find yourself a little plot of forest in Northern Michigan! Some cost no more than a few months' beer money.

[@fredcarter7003]

Fine tuning process looking good

[@blackyetibushcraft2216]

Thanks for another awesome video. Stay safe and stay thawed!!

[@rocknrollerhardrock3229]

New subscriber, you are master of carpentry and outdoor man. Really enjoy your videos .

[@doreendoreen3857]

Fantastic cup

[@donnajones6703]

Love watching you just get out there and tackle a project. Figure it out as you go! Always worked for me. Keep it up

[@coastalplayer]

I cant hold back...subbed man that Rupert Hughes quote was a winner. Thanks for your awesome content here.

[@450rhino1]

Great job on the "KUSKA". Beautiful wood choice.

[@ernestthomas5484]

The grain of that birch is something right!! Don't get them down here in South Africa.. not to say we don't get good wood down here.. just different is all... You guys up North have tall trees, lovely wooded areas.. we got bush!! Thick thorny bush!!! Mango, guava, lichies and avocado we got stax of guava and lichie have good wood.. made my self bow from guava!!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Never seen a guava bow before. I made long and flat bows years ago and would love to do another but don't have any wood around here that would work. I'd really like to make a walking trail with a dozen or so targets as you go- different sizes, ranges, etc.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Got a picture of that bow online somewhere?

[@ernestthomas5484]

Sorry unfortunately no picture online..

[@ernestthomas5484]

Guava got a very dence fine grain.. exceptionally light weight.. awesome for walk and stalk...

[@GrittingEagle]

That cup is awesome

[@brianegeberg8497]

I have a large Springbar canvas tent, 10x14 that has a wood stove option. LP heat creates condensation where a wood stove will dry it all out plus you can cook on it. Would really expand your ability to keep water liquid and be a good compromise to your issue with building a cabin. A plus is the wood is free for heat.

[@survivingringworm2202]

It would be nice to be able to heat with wood but I'm in a cedar forest. It is almost infuriating to feed that wood stove all day. Gotta be in there every 30-45 min or it burns out. It IS a crappy stove tho.

[@marypearling1418]

A person needs to remember...wood warms you up way more than once when burning it. Once when you're out cutting it, again while throwing it in the bed of the truck or trailer, again while stacking it and again while burning it. I Love wood heat. I spent 30+ years in a house with only wood for heat. I had a fabulous stove a friend had made and I could open it for more air flow or close it down for less.

[@ronethridge9875]

SWEET-coffee too/thanks much

[@fulanodtal6154]

your videos are very interesting and your explanations are also and teach me a lot, that is to say they're very instructive, but I find it much more interesting, but much more the things you teach in practice is to say their creations that I find very clever, so I say in my particular that speaks a lot but not because what I say or explain doesn't stop being super interesting. I'm a big fan of videos like the ones you do, I love cabin building. thank you and don't bother with my opinion.

[@Downeastwaves]

Beautful job!!

[@saltyshellback]

Maybe you can make a box for the gum ball machine that can be hoisted up high and a rope or cable hooked up with some pulleys that you can lowered when you want some candy. Screw a cleat to a tree to tie off the rope, or maybe use a cheap boat winch.

[@stephanygates6491]

Maybe a sheet of soft flooring from the Habitat reuse store would solve the moisture in the shed.

[@rhondaskipper9084]

Yup, that bear will be back-I don’t know how you would keep big bear out of something like that-they are pretty strong beast 🤗

[@jtyler8525]

3 inch Sheetrock screws through the wood in all directions. The sharp points are not a bear's favorite toy.

[@cristinehoffman482]

"In hindsight, of course that was going to happen." 😆

[@lorenzoquinonez8801]

Put it inside the cabin or your tree house that way those two-legged bears won't get away with it....🐻🎅🌲😂🤣😅

[@steveshooter9010]

Also, water would not likely freeze overnight inside the cabin.

[@bsekisser]

But they might be tempted to greet him inside to get it!

[@D5341-m8x]

That Lancelot chain on the angle grinder works wonders doesn’t it. Popping the bubbles in the epoxy as they come to the surface is easily done by by gently passing a flame (butane or propane torch) over the area. Great finished product!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Lancelot is amazing but also probably the most dangerous tool I've ever used!

[@leew1401]

If you build a route seller type room underground it should keep the temperature at a plus 0°c state and you should worry about food and water freezing

[@grator]

You could keep your drinking water in some kind of a bowl with a lid. Then you could drop the ice block out of it and into a pot. Also, keep the drinking water inside a styrofoam or straw insulated pantry. Or in the deer castle attic

[@jeromyamey6812]

just found your channel , watched a few videos and subscribed! you are living the way i want to! great videos!

[@marypearling1418]

Wow !! Putting the resin on the cup made it look totally different and so gorgeous. I just looked up Kuksa cup and it said they are traditionally made out of Birch wood. I don't know what wood you used but the fact it turned out so beautiful is more than enough.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks! Its was indeed birch. Was so pretty when I cut it down I saved the whole tree just for whittlin' wood.

[@robertvezina3669]

I'm just Happier Knowing Your Out There...Enjoy

[@50Acres]

That came out great.

[@c.harryeverley5074]

100w Solar Panel Kit, Controller, Charger, Marine Deep Cycle Battery, 1000w Inverter from Harbor Freight/inexpensive and ideal for recharging Camera/Cell Phones, Laptops etc. Get Solar Lights for lighting instead of the Oil Lamps, Get a 500w Ceramic Heater it will heat your treehouse quick, use your propane and propane heater for Emergencies only. Use an Electric Hot plate for cooking your food. You can also install a Wind Generator to your Treehouse to keep your Battery charged at all times. The less you are dependent on the outside the easier life is at camp.

[@survivingringworm2202]

While all that stuff sounds nice, I really prefer the "camp" vibe. Not really looking to settle or homestead. Just stay alive in the woods while building random junk to stay entertained.

[@jimv.661]

Why don't you keep your water in containers you can heat rather than pouring it back and forth? Just a thought. Or, dig a pit, and make a cooler below freeze line to keep the jugs in so they don't freeze. Heat the toilet ring wax and dip the cardboard in it for fire starters. Passive solar heater for your clothes dryer?

[@survivingringworm2202]

Holy cow. You just planned out my next six months! I do actually put my water jugs in a cooler once warmed. They stay liquid for days that way. This was just the first, unexpected cold snap. Do whatcha gotta.

[@jimv.661]

Make more ice slushies.

[@throngcleaver]

Man, Ryan! You have a wickedly smart sense of humor, and just like the line about the dimples in the cup, many of your jokes "fly real far" over people's heads. This is one of the best-kept-secret channels out there!

[@rodrigodelaconcepcion7478]

Love your Airborne-Ranger LifeStyle in Cold Weather Conditions. Were you ever in the military? Where did you learn all your wood-crafting and chainsaw cabin making skills? I appreciate you showing us how you live in your outdoor lifestyle in a tent now on a wooden platform off the ground. My wife and I enjoyed you showing us how you built this "Wilderness Deer Castle" in the sky. It's a great build and your skills are amazing. God Bless. Airborne-Rangers "Lead the Way. All the Way, Airborne!" -Sky Paratrooper, Out!

[@survivingringworm2202]

So glad you enjoyed watching! Nope. Was never in the military. Nobody really ever taught me much of anything outdoors related. I hiked the Appalachian trail out of college and was so enthralled by spending gobs of time in the outdoors that I kinda never left. Just figure stuff out as I go I guess. And try not to work if I don’t have to.

[@rogerstotler4771]

I think most of us are jealous that you’re living a life that we’ve only dreamed of. This is the first ever channel that I’ve subscribed to and this is my first comment on a video. Congrats on doing what you love. The deer blind cabin build hooked me. I could only wish to be so handy with a chain saw. Maybe a video of you sharpening your saw or at least telling us how many chains you replaced.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks Roger! So glad to hear that you are into watching the videos. I started making these when I moved out here just because my friends and family are always interested in what nut-ball thing I've gotten into next. I thought it would be a fun thing to share with them. Seems like a follow up to the chainsaw milling video might be in order. It did leave out a lot of info.

[@enricami2494]

My new favorite thing ever

[@lloydcoleman5469]

Nice cup... Well worth the sanding

[@survivingringworm2202]

Barely!

[@lloydcoleman5469]

hahahaha. You remind me of my boi John from Kalamazoo, always gotta snappy nappy comeback. Hilarious!!

[@grizzlyboss5931]

Living the dream life, koodos to you man. I hope do the same soon, here in alaska

[@domainebell]

Again awesome, so far other than a few visits I haven’t had any bears thieving at my camp! Too funny he just snatched the whole thing! Love the cup probably my next carving project!

[@survivingringworm2202]

Man, assuming that he got right into the "feeder" I bet that dude needs insulin now. Cup was really fun to carve. I bet you'll like making one. Birch works great btw.

[@blaze553]

Lol. "In hindsight". Bear was the very first thing i thought of when you put that up. Rofl!

[@davidbohde402]

Nice cup.

[@northlandacres]

Another good one man! I sub’d for the chainsaw mill stuff but I dig your camp so much I stayed to see what else you’ll get into this winter. Might be cool to make a bowl and plate to go with your kuksa. Maybe some cooking utensils.

[@survivingringworm2202]

Absolutely a must. I really want to make some cool, heavy duty utensils but not just for show. Trouble is making a fork from the light woods I have here on the property. Thinking they'd break? Thanks for subscribing!

[@GOWAYUPNORTH]

First of all - due to winter coming on quickly , the Wooden dice are going to be tricky to use (especially with the Fourwheeler troubles) so I suggest that all winter decisions should be made by means of spin the Kuksa. As for the gum ball machine, what about a box like before but on a cord that can take it up about 20’ Great job on the cup! Survival is no small job. It’s always interesting to see how it is going, I think we have all tried to imagine what it would be like , but you are living it. Bravo! What did you decide to do about Christmas? I know that you said that Santa was originally from wringworm but who knows if he remembers how to find it? Excellent choice on the cup interior by the way. For a positive note, tomorrow the days get longer every day! The septic torch business will be an instant hit!! Now you need to make a wooden handle that accepts a torch (it can be a wringworm saber) with sound and all! Thanks for the effort and the video! Merry Christmas! Stay safe looking forward to the next update

[@FritchFritch]

Septic torch...haha!

[@survivingringworm2202]

"Septic torch" actually made me laugh out loud. Thank the gods for longer days. Forgot that was coming up! That's the best as ya get more daylight and the winter really starts...wintering. No Xmas plans as of yet. Think I'll do another man-sized stead over the fire and sing some Metallica or Jewel or something. Cheers!

[@selador11]

Dig a trench around that lean-to. Layb plastic on the floor, and cover that with gravel. Or something similar.

[@FindPlace]

I’m the guy at this moment on a couch who thinks Dallas 40-55 degrees is cold however I have the same need as yourself and only fell right in nature

[@stevesilver3291]

A Teepee , man. A mostly wood teepee could house all of your incidentals, tools and water, 4 wheeler, shower, give you a place to sleep year 'round while keeping safe, warm and comfy. But, a two story teepee to get you and everything in it would require quantum thinking and planning. And, best of all, you have the wood. I had ringworm on my foot as a kid. Required freezing three times a day for a week to kill it.

[@blueduck9409]

Hang your gumball machine in the air at night. Lower it during the day. Might need a pulley. You could even mount it to the same screws, just raise it up in the air at night. Keep it tied to a rope. Love the cup

[@survivingringworm2202]

I like it! Build it the same again and have it dangling. Not sure the bears are quite so crafty here in Michigan but years ago I spent a summer on the Appalachian Trail and the bears would simply swipe the line that we had hoisted our food with and tied to a tree.

[@blueduck9409]

@@survivingringworm2202 I was wondering where you were doing all that. Im in northern New Mexico. Youre a pretty crafty guy, and you come up with some great stuff. I will bet if you decide to make another box for the gum ball machine, and you hang it, that i think you will craft something that even the bears cant figure out!

[@allterraincustoms2246]

@@blueduck9409 Dont forget that bears can climb trees.

[@blueduck9409]

@@allterraincustoms2246 I know that. I live in bear country. Bears can be out started tho. I think with a long rope, a pulley or two, and a tie down somewhere up off the ground should do the trick.

[@survivingringworm2202]

And perhaps a pit of spikes underneath just for safety?

[@DanRayMab]

with all the sawdust you have from your chainsaw, you can build a box to put the water jugs in and then build a bigger box to put the one with the water in and pack between the boxes with the sawdust from the chainsaw. You will need 5 to 6inchs of sawdust . I know that it sounds dumb but that is what I would do in Canada when I use to go there. I never had a problem of things freezing. For got you will need a top. LOL Love seeing your videos wish I could do that be I am a little old to do that now (73) Danny Mabry

[@jacobeydavis4813]

you need to make like a ringworm totem pole with your chainsaw skills

[@michiganmikeupnorth]

Love the U.P.....love your videos. Keep living your dream.

[@rhondaskipper9084]

Thank you for sharing your video-have thoroughly enjoyed it

[@survivingringworm2202]

So glad!

[@sarawoodruff4357]

I've never seen anyone make a coffee cup with a chainsaw but I am thoroughly impressed. However im pretty disappointed that the title of this video is not Amazon Prime Toilet Torches.

[@survivingringworm2202]

That's actually how all coffee cups are made. As another commenter called them "septic torches." Cracked me up.

[@CCRobertsCarpentry]

I joyed your shingle video and your birthday video and liked your coffee cup seeyou soon

[@mysticonetoo1]

I wouldn’t mind seeing what your evenings and nights are like. Love your videos and that cup is beautiful! Little epoxy resin tip. Use heat to get rid of the bubbles. Maybe your little torch on a low setting. No flame on it but the heat will pop the bubbles

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks for the feedback. Will be doing a few more day-in-the-life videos as the short days and snow slows down the bigger builds. I heard about the torch trick but the bubbles just kept coming out in "streams" like from the bottom of a beer. Would it still have worked?

[@mysticonetoo1]

@@survivingringworm2202 I think it’s usually best to wait until it’s close to being set up. Like wait until all the bubbles have formed the put the heat to it. In your application it is a bit different because it is brushed on. I think it works best when it gets a bit more thick.

[@clydevanwinkle7382]

Nice project

[@survivingringworm2202]

Thanks!

[@frankrightbrain]

Nice heirloom cup.

[@stephaniewilson3955]

FYI, it takes as much heat to melt ice as it does to heat water from 0C to 100C.

[@yunussuleman9690]

Very good Cup you made good skills

[@andrewslocombe4107]

How about building a Drying room . loving the videos

[@scottf8159]

Dude I just found yur channel a few days ago, that cup is sick, so r u a gander, anyway luv the channel yur skills r wicked keep up the good work 😊

[@leannkennedy6568]

Did you know you can make syrup out of birch trees? Also, just in case you didn't know, Birch bark is the bomb for fire starter. I'm going to get a toilet wax ring and make some fire starter. Great idea!!

[@tommythuntdeer]

Beautiful koopsika!

[@PureLivingForOutdoors]

That mug is awesome!

[@vickistewart1924]

So awesome😁

[@dntn9634]

That stove is a sweetie.

[@rudyfisher7660]

Your Coke so looks good but as far as your battery's concern you can always get some that flat foam board and build you a box to go around your battery to keep it warm in the battery of warm it up as you go but you going to have to put a little exhaust little exhaust for the hydrogen to cost of the outside but also if you go by Harbor Freight and get one of those like four panel Harbor Freight solar panel sets they'll keep a charge believe me and if less than $200