Installing Blue Pine Shiplap on the Ceiling of an Off Grid Cabin

After installing blue pine (some may say blued-pine) shiplap on the ceiling in our LAST cabin build about a year ago, the off grid Ridge Cabin, it looked so good we decided to do it again! Yes, the Spur Cabin also gets treated with beautiful blue pine. The character and color of these boards are spectacular, and I'm confident you'll agree.
I also bought a new tool, thanks to Harvey, a WWII 101-year-old veteran who enjoys Life on the Moose, and prefers that it sticks around. If you've been around Red Moose Ranch awhile, you may remember Harvey donated to the channel so that we could upgrade a couple failing windows in the Ridge Cabin last year. So once again, thank you, Harvey! I'm humbled. MUCH, much appreciated.
So check out this video to discover an awesome blue pine ceiling, stunning scenery, a cool new tool, great music as usual, and a host that's without a doubt, barely acceptable (this is where I would normally insert a smiley face) ! And if you get a second, let me know what you think of this ceiling, and if you've ever used blue pine on any of your projects.
Thank you for watching ‪@LifeontheMoose‬ ! Stop by the channel headquarters for more information and inspiration.
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You are Still the Top, by Michael Shynes
Year After Year, by Chris Mason
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[@Maxid1]

You can call your new nailer, Harveys' Wallbanger.

[@ChooseFreedom-o1e]

Nice.

[@criticaltemperature3343]

I see what you did there. Lol

[@Rocco25.6]

nice one H.W. 😊

[@LifeontheMoose]

I like it!

[@Misty45-kx3bz]

Now that's funny!

[@brendasas8440]

Harvey... thanks for serving our country 🇺🇸 Looks good 👍

[@LifeontheMoose]

Indeed! Thank you!

[@frankscherping]

NO Patrick, I will continue watching your channel. Your doing an amazing job on the cabin & I really love your sence of humor!!!.... Sincerely, the old Montana cowboy, Frank Scherping😅

[@frankdodson3534]

Ya Frank I think he's a fine man someone you could be very lucky to call a friend. Knot many like that anymore.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I really appreciate that, Frank!

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏

[@dalefriday5496]

Congratulations on one year of youtube production! I would have thought you had been doing this much, much longer. Your camera angles, time-lapse balance with real-time, and your personality present the impression of a seasoned video producer. I really enjoy watching your videos. That ceiling looks fabulous. Never knew blue pine was so varied in color.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Oh gosh those are such kind things to say! I’d argue with some of that stuff… Thank you so much. It means a lot. 🙏

[@erwinaddison2030]

Shout out to Harvey..thank you for your service ❤

[@LifeontheMoose]

Yes!

[@johnkngs]

Harvey is the man!! we should be donating to him what a legend. Lets ask Harvey what he needs

[@LifeontheMoose]

Agreed…Great idea!

[@lonesomecolt]

Caught me off guard; good laugh "why are you watching this?"

[@richardwhite4277]

If you install the wood stove now you can burn all those ship lap cutoffs LOL

[@smoke5620]

Great idea Patrick, we’ll hit the ground running next week on the insulation and walls. It was good being back with you on the job site,as always! Patrick take care of yourself and I’ll see you next week.👍

[@LifeontheMoose]

Great to have you, as always! 🙏

[@andriar1]

When a good board meets a master, a masterpiece is born!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ooh I like that! Now I just need to locate that master!

[@Johnny_Yuma]

Yum, chili and chips. It's nice to have friends like Harvey. Think of the wealth of knowledge he's accumulated over the years. Another fine ship lap job. Looking forward to next week already. (I hope the chili doesn't affect you the same way it does me, other wise you'd have to install an air purifier!) 🙂See ya.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ha! Indeed…so much wealth and experience. Great to see you again! 🙏

[@johnisley4578]

The shiplap looks great

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@phillipjohnson5829]

I've enjoyed watching you build the Spur Cabin. My wife and I bought our little piece of heaven in northeast Washington a few years ago and will begin building a small cabin this spring from lumber we milled ourselves from trees on the property. It's fun to watch how others build things and I always pick up a few new ideas along the way. Can't wait to see the finished interior 😊

[@LifeontheMoose]

Excellent! Let me know how the build goes. 🙏

[@bwcok7947]

A recessed string 12v lighting all around the top of the wall where it meets the ceiling would be AWESOME!

[@ProfDrWolfgangHThome]

Happy KZbin anniversary, to many mor years and thanks for always entertaining me ... love your little comments ...

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate that. 🙏

[@Misty45-kx3bz]

💖💖💖💖💖💖 Oooooh those sunsets, (thanks for the note about the coloration, too. Made it all the better.)

[@LifeontheMoose]

Well thanks! I just didn’t want anyone to think I was messing with Mother Nature.

[@Misty45-kx3bz]

😂@@LifeontheMoose

[@frankdodson3534]

Sounds like Harvey is as awesome a man as you are Patrick 😊

[@LifeontheMoose]

I appreciate that, but I’m not sure I could fill his shoes if given 2 lives. 🙏

[@brotherbruce]

I have watched all of your videos and you haven't made a boring one yet. On a lighter note, I haven't seen a carpenter's pencil any color but orange for a long time.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you so much!! Wow! 🙏 Ah I guess it depends where you shop.

[@ChooseFreedom-o1e]

The blue pine looks great.

[@McBackBacon]

Congratulations on the first year Patrick!! Can't believe it's been that long. Looking forward to another one. One more thing, we used to call it Levi Pine, used it in prefab housing that we sent overseas. It was caused by the Mountain Pine Beetle which would kill the tree and leave behind a blue tint. Cheers

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ah interesting! Thanks for sharing, and for watching. 🙏

[@frankscherping]

See you next week Patrick!!!.... Sincerely, the old Montana cowboy, Frank Scherping😊

[@LifeontheMoose]

See you soon!

[@edwardkosciuk4341]

Congratulations on your one year You Tube anniversary! I always look forward to your videos. Thank you!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@deebrake]

Congrats on your 1 year; may there be many more. We are in love with that wood, it’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing and see you next week. Have a good weekend.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that. 🙏

[@gordoncrone2354]

Imperfections? As my dad always said “A bind man on a galloping horse wouldn’t notice”. Cheers!

[@LifeontheMoose]

That’s a good one!

[@vernhedeen9807]

Congrats on. One year on you tube...I've been with since you started...love your videos they are fun and educational...keep em coming love the Red Moose Ranch.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you so much for being here! 🙏

[@RichardMcGrath]

The roof and seams look grand. Awesome job as always.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Hey thanks so much!

[@christopherstinnett1234]

The ceiling certainly seems to make it brighter in the cabin.

[@billiehuskins8129]

You make it look so easy, Love your channel hope you make some furniture and cabinets

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you! I will! 🙏

[@LifeontheMoose]

Agreed!

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

And 🥂here to many more years ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@KenPaulsenArchitect]

You've inspired me to remodel my basement. I'm one week in! I appreciate your Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) although you speak to non-existent people on your videos now and then. Still, great channel. Congrats on your 1-year anniversary!

[@LifeontheMoose]

You exist! lol. Much appreciated. 🙏

[@geraldhicks2647]

Ceiling looks great.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@jasonc514]

Stopped part way through the video to get one of those finish nailers! Thank you! Been following the build and loving it.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Hey awesome! Let me know what you think. 🙏

[@jasonc514]

Absolutely love it!!!@@LifeontheMoose

[@LifeontheMoose]

@@jasonc514 Awesome!

[@thisismyway]

Nice work around the posts. Nice work all around. Beautiful wood.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Agreed, and thank you! 🙏

[@Forest_Actual]

No vapor barrier? You can call that cabin The Harvey House!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Yes! The Kraft face acts as the vapor barrier, which is good enough for me! I appreciate you watching!

[@MiguelNMichellesRanch]

Man, that's some beautiful wood! Great choice, sir! It came out beautifully ❤

[@LifeontheMoose]

I think so too. Thank you! 🙏

[@toddritchie9137]

@Life on the Moose, most 2 1/2 finish nailers are 16 gauge. 18 gauge are for light work. 15 gauge nailers are for heavy solid woods like Oak and Walnut. Maybe even some big Crown Molding or 8 inch to 12 inch base molding. 42 years I have been a Carpenter now. Where did the time go? Side note, you should get a 12 inch compound miter saw. 10 inch if you want to go cheap (Miter Saw). Reason you can cut stuff so much faster and so precise. Would speed up your ceiling laptop siding install. You can never have enough toys, I mean tools, LOL

[@LifeontheMoose]

I do own a chop saw, just couldn’t take the generator running that often. And when you find out where that time goes, let me know!

[@CorbinMusso88]

Man! 20k subs in a year! That’s amazing! Onward and upward!

[@LifeontheMoose]

I’m blown away, as well. I could not have done it without y’all! 🙏

[@teufelhunden146]

Harvey's the MAN!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Yes he is!

[@philipheinhold5340]

Great job and I have finally caught up on your content🙏

[@LifeontheMoose]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@klav5930]

Absolutely stunning! Can’t wait to see her oiled up! The ceiling that is!😂

[@LifeontheMoose]

😅🙏

[@southerncomfort971]

Yes you did it again. Another fun to watch video and a excellent job. I was going to ask about the battery charge, but of course you already told us. lol Hard to believe we been watching you for a year. Congratulations. Ok I think I have one more to go before I am caught up. Off I go.

[@RSjoyful]

I love the shipman. Just gorgeous!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@alschmidt9268]

Why am I watching this ??? Reminds me of building my cabin.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ok that’s good enough for me!

[@petebaldwin6661]

Congratulations on your one year anniversary, I've enjoyed every video

[@LifeontheMoose]

I really appreciate that! 🙏

[@jenniferhendricksen7859]

I like it when the seams are a bit more random, so it looks great to me!!!!

[@LifeontheMoose]

😅Thanks! I’ll probably employ that random seam plan in the walls.

[@criticaltemperature3343]

Ya, look at that character, ceiling looks great too. Lol

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ha I see what you did!

[@cheryleddy5677]

I think Harvey's ceiling looks great...and that 1 knot hole is Perfect...love the progress on the inside, but getting anxious to see finished cabin..lol. My 5 back Grand Dad's built the farmhouse we all grew up in and the most beautiful thing in it was the floors. He used ever piece of extra cut off lumber and started in the center with a square..then built off around that. The wood is all different varieties and colors, but over the years it's become a very rich color and is still beautiful

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ah that’s very interesting! Bet it looked great. Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@RonaldoWimmer]

Congratulations on the ceiling. It's wonderful, Patrick. And congratulations on this first year creating this marvellous content you bring to us all weekends. I'm sure you will have many years ahead doing that and inspiring us with your knowledge, ideas, and way of talking to us. You make us feel as long time friends, not like someone by the other side of the camera. And it's not easy to see. Thanks you are there and God bless you and your family. I will "see" you the next weekend (or watch you the next weekend... LOL).

[@LifeontheMoose]

lol. Much appreciated! Can’t do it without y’all. See you soon!

[@robertdknight]

Happy anniversary. Harvey is a blessing, in so many ways. God bless. The cabin is looking fantastic

[@LifeontheMoose]

Indeed he is! And thank you. 🙏

[@miketroutman7365]

Grat craftsmanship Patrick and beautiful wood. Thanks.

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏 Thank you.

[@EvLuvsMinPins]

great job cutting around all those obstructions. It all looks fantastic.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

The ceiling looks great ❣️congratulations on your first year on KZbin love watching not only are you great in doing what you do but your are so entertaining love your humor 😂until your next video stay strong stay real and god bless my friend 🙏❤️✌🏼

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.🙏

[@joem2474]

congratulations Patrick.. your a pleasure to watch.. Enjoy your vid drops immensely.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Wow thanks so much!! 🙏

[@edhibbard2348]

Congratulations on your 1st yr anniversary, and thanks for letting me help!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks! Couldn’t have done it without you!

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

Love the pine. I did blue pine bead board for the ceiling in my teardrop camper. Great job!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ah nice! 🙏

[@JohnTalbot-k6xi]

A+ The Blue Pine a great choice !! Making Progress

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏

[@richardgabel33]

Nicely done. Congratulation on your first year. You have become one of my top five preferred channels. What is the intended purpose of the cabin ? Just curious. Stay safe...fire that estimator. Looks good.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that. Purpose? To improve that property and provide an extra “bedroom” for guests.

[@jimlong527]

Congratulations one year anniversary 🎉😊 and 20.4 subscribers. Call the nailer Mr Harvey for short call it 101.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!! 🙏 I like it!

[@frankdodson3534]

Patrick just a thought use the blue pine cut off end pieces to cover the 2 by beam.

[@alpinealpine2793]

I learnt the difference between shiplap and weatherboard watching today. Shiplap being a square cut and weatherboard being angled. Also I think it would be nice to engrave Harvey's name and service number on the nailer.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Great idea! 🙏

[@StephenHunnell]

You'll never guess.😂Congratulations on one year of youtube production, and congratulations on going over 20k subscribers.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@rickferrara5646]

I would LOVE an 18 ga. shotgun! Great job as alway, sir.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!!

[@robmclaughlin420]

That ceiling looks great

[@iM3M0]

Nice. 👍 congrats on one year! And I do know it’s an old video but Still very much appreciated!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Hey thanks so much! Never too late..🙏

[@jamespoeschl2547]

GOOD JOB! When we did our shiplap we just nailed on the tongue, then we did not have any visible nail heads. Keep the videos coming.

[@jamespoeschl2547]

on se and look, I see yours wasn't total tongue & groove.

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏

[@lizbohlke4430]

I love the blue pine.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Me too!

[@travisgrow4713]

Looks great

[@joanndowning-b7s]

i been waitin for you all day.......lov from south alabama.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I made it! 🙏

[@williamphillips7068]

I love ship lap siding

[@mikenash5702]

Thank you Harvey!!

[@HummMichael]

At 0:16 on your Blue Pine Shiplap episode, there is a shot of a dead tree that immediately reminded me of one of those Inflatable Tube Men with flailing arms that advertisers use. I hope you keep that tree.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Indeed! We named that tree the Joshua tree after my son.

[@kennethoehrlein9067]

Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@brianjensen6724]

Looks awesome!

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏

[@TylerBeal1620]

Gonna look great with the finish. Awesome sauce.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@warrenbarfoot3216]

Cabin is really coming along! Looks great. Keep up the good work!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!🙏

[@paulcockman930]

Great job on the ceiling it looks fantastic, and an awesome sky at 33 min in, you live in a beautiful place, I love the scenic shots. Oh, I'm watching because I would love to come and give you a hand, but it's a bit far, and you are doing a great job on your own. Paul, UK.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ah the UK is just a long car drive and a really long plane ride away! Thank you. I feel blessed. 🙏

[@ericwood6521]

Looks great! Only recommendation I have is oil the broads before you put them up it's a lot easier.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I thought hard about that and decided against it. 1) not much room for that task and that many oiled boards to dry this time of year. 2) the ceiling is the “holder.” 3) I don’t have to handle oily boards. Yeah no one likes to brush upside down, but I’ll get over it. I appreciate you watching! 🙏

[@raynoladominguez4730]

Happy Anniversary! You are doing an amazing job. I will always watch your channel.

[@LifeontheMoose]

Wow thank you!!🙏

[@MAB1907]

Mike from Midway, Texas I’m on my way, I was thinking about your scrap cut off’s, build some birdhouses with them ? What do you think 💭 and put them up for sale here on your channel !!! Good idea 👍

[@LifeontheMoose]

Hmmm… Well we were thinking birdhouses/bluebird boxes. Never thought of trying to sell them! Thanks, Mike from Midway!

[@MAB1907]

@@LifeontheMoose I believe you would do very good, different jobs different woods, cool bird houses I think it would be a good gig, I’ll pay $50.00 plus shipping for the first one ☝️….

[@Jamie-kb8ct]

Man that looks beautiful

[@Conservative01]

That ceiling is awesome. Great video

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏

[@ronaldsnider8078]

Good luck finding blue board. I use it on my bus build and found the lost in Fl. To finish my ceiling. Had just enough. Love build. MonkeyVroom

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks! Sounds like it’s more plentiful around here.

[@kensearle4892]

Great work! Love the blue wood!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!

[@paulyanega2373]

I sure hope your going to put a clear finish on that.. Beautiful job !1

[@LifeontheMoose]

A clear oil coming up! 🙏

[@kevinblevins2612]

Beautiful ceiling and land

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!🙏

[@squiretd1]

great job ..love it

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thanks!!

[@andyrichardson6761]

Congrats on one year! so enjoying your videos! beautiful ceiling....

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you thank you!🙏

[@liznyp6209]

That looks REALLY nice!

[@williambarnhill7369]

Awesome look... l love the blue pine

[@LifeontheMoose]

Me too, thank you.🙏

[@janottesen4661]

Nice and great job 👍👍🇩🇰🇩🇰🍺🍺

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏Cheers!

[@JASAUST]

Congratulations on a year!

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!🙏

[@artursmihelsons415]

Excellent board choice for ceiling! 👍 Looks very beautiful and fits cabin character! About chilli, I was completely wrong. 😂

[@LifeontheMoose]

Hard one to guess, right?! Thank you!🙏

[@kirkdesmond]

Beautiful video. Great production values.

[@LifeontheMoose]

I really appreciate that. 🙏

[@teufelhunden146]

Congrats on one year Sir

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@ThePerniciousAngel]

Love the blue pine! I have some 1 x 4 I'm using for baseboard and trim. Looks great :)

[@LifeontheMoose]

Ah cool! I bet that does look good.

[@bwcok7947]

Nice long write up!

[@TopDedCenter1]

Beautiful!

[@gregburney2407]

Looks great Patrick

[@LifeontheMoose]

Thank you!

[@laruedouglas7972]

Love it 😊

[@tammyfinch5469]

Because I like the subject matter and you are funny.

[@LifeontheMoose]

🙏

[@mitchelldanielw]

I had guessed Moose chili figuring you were trying to catch people off guard...I was wrong!.. lol

[@LifeontheMoose]

Good guess! Although on my list, I have yet to harvest a moose.