Ironically, How I Avoid Injury | 2nd Course of Logs, Full Scribe

Ironically, I filmed this just prior to my eye injury.
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[@stevemack7270]

You know Shawn, for more than 30 years I have dreamed of doing and having the lifestyle that you are fortunate enough to have. Hopefully soon enough - I'm working on it - I will be able to take many of the teachings and lessons from your work and apply it to my world. Living just a few hours from your location, I am able to very much understand some of your day to day weather challenges and also the challenges of working alone in the bush. Safety is paramount when alone.....one of those lessons you have made clear. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us the viewers. I more than respect all you do. Steve

[@KettleCamping]

I agree! Better be safe than sorry 👍

[@PavlovsBob]

Best of luck to you as you create the life you've dreamed of.

[@stevemack7270]

Thank you Bob. If I can just close on the land, then the dream begins. :)

[@HummingbirdJa]

Wishing you the absolute best wishes, on your journey. You have a great teacher in Shawn. UK.

[@OdeeOz]

*Don't forget to get a pair of those Amber Safety Glasses, Shawn. They improve light quality in dim/cloudy times.*

[@Flowergurl2000]

💯agree, I use them for night driving. Worked wonders on the glare of winter!

[@OdeeOz]

@@Flowergurl2000 It's how they enhance the light spectrum. Which is why Amber lights work so well in Snow Blizzards and Whiteouts.

[@HummingbirdJa]

He has about 25 pairs.

[@Moosiemoon]

Have a great day in your beautiful world with Cali. 😀

[@carrieturner414]

There's no time to rush, safety is a priority if anyone knows that it's you. The capture of the mountain at the end of the video is breathtaking. Sean you're doing an awesome job. Safety please, can't wait for next Sunday. 🙏 God bless you and Cali.🧡🌿🪓⛏️📐🤠🍁🍂❄️✨💫🐻🦝🦌🐿️🦅🦉🕊️ See you on your next video.

[@everintransit4240]

Since you're doing such dangerous work alone I hope that you have a rescue beacon or cell with a signal in your pocket at all times. I lost some farming friends who couldn't get help.

[@judysears6417]

so sad.....

[@Flowergurl2000]

Yes, garmet?

[@casanana8]

Hey everintransit42, what a great idea, maybe an EPIRB?

[@johanna2059]

You're some man for one man Shawn. What you're undertaking in that build is phenomenal 👏

[@richardwo4543]

The octagon house I built up in Nipissing Village ON had a full basement, a loft with a roof patio with patio doors off the loft but it wasn't a log house. I sold it back in 89 and moved to Arizona. The people that own it now have really finished and it looks the way I would have finished beautiful. I love log houses 🏘

[@robertlemoine3500]

Do your thing Shawn , I’m very happy you do what you do.Thankyou for sharing this wonderful program

[@Legendary-lp5dg]

Good morning Shawn, have a great and blessed day. Take care not to hurt yourself.

[@Bmklral]

Good morning to you also. It’s always wonderful to wake up to see your great attention to detail and remarkable craftsmanship. Best of luck continuing your build. I will surely enjoy watching.

[@hansh5140]

Shawn i used to have tennis elbow on my job doing line work, they gave me a type of tensor strap that goes just below your elbow on your upper forearm, made a huge difference, hope you're feeling better.

[@ShawnJames1]

Thanks. That’s what I use too

[@JeanMarc2508]

Good morning ! So happy to see you again and that you seem to going weel and doing good ! Let's continue ! That's life !

[@TheOffGridExperience]

Thank you for sharing all your experiences. Very helpful to those of us just starting out in off grid building.

[@michaelkoland9472]

I've been watching you for several years and really enjoy your channel. I used to work construction for 20 years and at one time I framed houses. I used a steel shank hammer like you use and I developed "tennis elbow" as well. I could barely do anything with that arm it hurt so much. So I was surprised to see you using that steel shanked hammer so much and not seemingly being affected by it. What I had to do to solve the issue, I begain using a wood handled hammer. I reinforced the shank with carpenters twine and epoxy so it wouldn't break pulling nails. It worked beautifully. I was supprised how fast the pain in my elbow dissapeared, just by this one change. Anyway, don't know if this helps, but sorry you're having this pain and I hope you get better. And again, I enjoy your channels. I find it so peaceful and relaxing. Thx

[@marygordon3032]

Thanks Shawn glad that you’re ok also. Blessings! 👏👏👏👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@301rs]

Shawn you have the work ethic of a machine and yet balance your life with the fun stuff too to avoid burnout. Good luck with the continuation of the build and as always stay safe!

[@lance5299]

Loving the closer look into the process this time around. Building a log cabin is something I would love to attempt in the near future and your videos are certainly an inspiration.

[@MichelleOhio]

Shawn, I am a Massage Therapist and highly recommend a book that will teach you how to help yourself. It's called "Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief" 3rd Edition. I bought it in 2014 and am in need of a new one I have used it so much! If you will do the self work you will be amazed at how quickly you can use your saw again!

[@donaldhofman5257]

Shawn, My daughter is a Occupational Therapist and she told me and showed me how to do it!!! Very good for relief! I'm a retired millwright and carpenter, and getting out of bed now can be painful!

[@jasonivany9243]

C5c6 disk issue most likely, at least that what it was for me with what I thought was tennis elbow. A good osteopath will help

[@FromThePrairies]

Watched your other video yesterday. Don't know how your vision is and if you need corrective lenses but the best thing I ever got was the prescription safety glasses with the transition lenses. Solves all sorts of challenges with eye protection and being able to see what you're doing.

[@JuanjoMaglione]

Yesterday I saw your video, the one of the accident in your eye. The accidents are there, waiting for their share of mathematical probability to happen. They are unavoidable. The only thing one has to do (and it is mandatory for those of us who work on our own) is to minimize the effects of accidents, and be prepared to request assistance in an emergency. I highly recommend that you get a clear, full-coverage face mask when using the ax when doing woodworking, that is, when working with the ax close to the face. But above all, I recommend having a handheld radio to communicate with the rangers in case something happens to you or to Cali that you cannot solve by yourself.

[@lacarlotta6290]

Shawn, I’m sure it must test your patience to read all sorts of advice from us armchair experts…… it’s just that we, 1)care a great deal about you and yours, and 2)mostly don’t know the details of what you are going through! Please know that we love you and want to support you!

[@dalelittle3889]

shawn I've been following since the first cabin . You are my hero.

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Glad you are doing good, it could have been much worse. Older and wiser? Hope so!

[@Rocwallaby]

Glad to see that you are ok, stay safe,

[@sheryldelacruz5619]

Hi Shawn, you may want to cover up the chain hoists in such a way that you can still use them while covered. Since the snow and ice is coming this may save you some grief from them being stuck frozen.

[@ed1011]

Shawn, enjoy your log house build. It will be nice to see at the end of every episode that you can show what you had done. A shot at the beginning of the day and a shot at the end of day to show your progress. thanks

[@larrybradley7589]

I delt with tennis elbow for years and various remedies. I finally let the Orthopaedic doctor do surgery. Relatively quick recovery and I’ve never had an issue with it since.

[@elliotwalton6159]

What a beautiful day. I miss the Muskokas. The happiest memories of my life are there on Lake of Bays and in Algonquin park and Temagami. Wishing you well and good health.

[@campgiant2392]

Shawn, be careful on that blueskin - I've been watching and thinking "that will be slippery when wet or icy". I have selfish motives: I like your videos so much I want to see them continue! Seriously, now, take care!

[@annpolese3160]

Glad to see that it was as serious as it could have been. Be safe and keep doing what you're doing. Love all that you do. Thank you.

[@annpolese3160]

Was'nt as serious...auto correct sucks some days

[@moriner892]

Using the RV x chocks to lift and level your logs is a great idea. Well-done

[@richardthornhill4630]

Slow but steady progress safely. "Inch by inch it's a cinch. Yard by yard, it's hard."

[@mariecreighton5222]

Blessings Shawn that you heal well hello to Cali an family wow the logs are hodge ‼️‼️amazing work.

[@sheilaayre4629]

Hi Shaun glad you are ok cabin is coming along great,

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Hi! Just checkin' in..how is your eye doing?? I hope some better...?! Now...back to the build, c Ya on the trail!!

[@BrLambert]

When I worked retail I had to remove items from boxes for display and that gripping resulted in tennis elbow. I had to wear a brace between my elbow and my wrist and what a difference so long as I gave it a break every now and then. If I worked a job where grasping or gripping was going to happen I'd wear it anyway. You have a lot of logs to go it would be a good investment.

[@jeanettec6212]

I sure hope your eye wasn’t hurt inside. I hope you slow down and are safe always. I hated that you got hurt. God bless

[@JeffWinter1]

Have switched to a Cordless DeWalt 20V chainsaw that I can charge via my solar system. The weight difference is such that it doesn't strain a lot of body parts that my Stihl MS 390 does. The DeWalt is fine for softwoods and limbing but no good for hardwoods of any size. The DeWalt would be perfect for the saddles and I like the quietness of it as well as the power.

[@embahbornolaparn]

Shawn! I am a retired Chiropractor from Australia, use to treat mainly farmers, builders tradies. My secret was to get them to buy a 5Kgm Kettle Bell from one of your sports stores. The technique is to swing the bell to and throw on one side, then on one of the swings start to take it straight out above your head. Your Radial Head Of your radius bone has slipped out of its groove. The swinging bell then taking it above your head will cross stretch your wrist, will then release the radial head. I had a 90% success rate with this, with no massage. It is the collage Ligaments that are under stress because of the radial head on the opposite bone The Ulna... cheers Red. 🇦🇺🙋🏽‍♂️🏡

[@geoffcaptaincpaige1167]

Interesting.😉👍

[@endymion8672]

It's a large and complex piece of woodwork art that you have fully laid out and visualized already. Thank you for sharing all, the way you're transforming your thoughts into building steps, the way you're dealing with these massive forces and most important, the way you're living self reliance.

[@markesselstynmiller747]

Hope you are feeling better after your accident with the axe. Chainsaw would help with the end cuts. You might need to do a building blitz with some of your friends to get the cabin dried in before snow. That would also take some of the pressure off your body pains. The gas you burn with the chainsaw is not even a drop in the bucket with carbon footprint even when you run the lumber mill you have. Good luck and stay safe.

[@markrtoffeeman]

I'm just glad you're alright Shawn. Its so important you keep healthy as this is critical part of the build. Also given the massive size of the logs you've taken, the most risk involved. Keep safe mate.

[@darrenatarrant]

You may already be wearing one under your shirt but a tennis elbow strap with the pad that puts pressure on the pain point works wonders, especially if resting the arm is not an option. Tennis elbow sucks and can last years

[@bellarosesmama2597]

I'm Yes be careful and make sure you have a way to notify others in case you need help! I had surgery on both my eyes this spring. One never realizes until they can't see just how important good eyesight is! My surgery went well and I am so grateful! Without it I couldn't do the things that were so important to me and that I enjoyed! So protect protect those eyes! Don't take any chances! My best to you on this journey called life!🙏🙏🙏

[@markhudspeth8503]

Tennis Elbow in both arms from a Oak saw mill furniture factory in Missouri. Took shots an quiting the job to heal up. Knock on wood feel great.

[@chuckcrouse1331]

Looks like so much fun really like the build . Not every one knows how much work goes in to this type of construction

[@leemyers6428]

I like your use of wheel chocks to lift the logs. Great idea 💡

[@pattymoroney6953]

Hey Shaun! I'm here in Ohio and just finished building a small 8x16 cabin at 56 years old and a girl too!! Man ... it was tough!! Some days I hit my couch and didn't move for hours!! All I could think of was... "what the heck are you trying to accomplish"? I'm so glad it's over! You are doing a beautiful job! Take some hot baths and lots of breaks! I'm sure you don't need any of our advice... thats why we're watching you! Love ya!

[@gloriajones231]

Be very very CAREFUL Shawn, l love your story an videos and building of you last cabin so so interesting But BE CAREFUL.

[@woodsbound7932]

I pray your injury heals soon and our Lord blesses you with an injury-free rest of your build...and life!

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Excellent job Shawn. 👍♥️👍🇬🇧🦴

[@RuffCut]

I like the log jacks for leveling

[@kentuckybluegrassliving7718]

You have a very dangerous task ahead cable break tree breaking and your in the bush far away from medical attention. It’s amazing your work ethic and craftsmanship love your filming and your dog is a god send precious !

[@Barbarra63297]

Protect those eyes, we only get two. Hope your eye is ok!

[@20x20Ghost]

I hope your eye is ok Ive been there done that but never a chunk that size thats like as big as a bowling ball 🙂 A buddy took a staple from a table saw that was on the bottom of a piece of 2 1/4 x 3/4 oak flooring it went to the back of his eye the eye doc fixed him up and he can see it was a miracle I will pray you did no major damage to yours . PS your channels rock Ive learned so much from you Thank you !!! Dick Proenneke started me off on logs and rustic woodwork I never hardly wear safety glasses but should I always take them off too my only advice is squint as much as you can if you dont have em on Good day to you Shawn .Looking forward to seeing some snow video but I know you prob arent ready yet and want to get more logs up

[@junebixby7041]

Great to see you so excited. It's going to be beautiful.

[@KettleCamping]

Thank you for sharing some of the more technical aspects. Hope you get better 👍

[@offgridwanabe]

Now we know why our grandparents were bent and broke when they got old just plain old heavy hard work.

[@suehamblin9652]

How true!

[@mikeb5556]

Yes, (mine farm labourers and even pt time grave digger). They did not have the choices to avoid repetitive strain - not much money and no authority. At least we have alternative methods available - at a cost £$. We can work hard and wise these days more.

[@leonawilliams6599]

Bless you in all you do.

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you ,Shawn .

[@casanana8]

Hey Shawn, I’ve had tennis elbow in the past, went to see a physiotherapist and there are some really simple exercises that you can do and get good relief and return of good function. Anyways, hope your eye is ok, cheers o

[@thizizliz]

I used some very simple exercises a few times a day to cure mine too. Great advice.

[@Leeofthestorm]

Hi, casenana8 Sharing those exercises... maybe a youtube link to a physio that has those ones would be helpful to others.

[@chetthejet3896]

Exercise and doing what does not hurt it is excellent physiotherapy.

[@rory644]

@@Leeofthestorm Just google exercises for tennis elbow

[@Leeofthestorm]

@@rory644 The point of me asking is not because there is info available online, but that casanana8 had some simple exercises. Exercises are many and, often I've found, some are much better than others; and, likewise, some physiotherapists are much better than others, and some ways of presenting info are much better or worse. Specific exercises that are recommended (because they really worked for someone) are much better than searching generally and sifting through and watching many videos. Shawn is not online much, and I'd rather he was uploading content when he is, rather than doing that. :)

[@chetthejet3896]

Shawm 4:00 consider a shop in the elbow joint. It an do wonders. Not doing what hurts it is great for a start. I have joint problems and have gotten shots in the elbow shoulder and knees. 45 years ago The shoulder was so bad I could not use it to pick up a bag of groceries, now no longer hurt. You are right about the grip.

[@marksullivan57]

I love that samurai sword looking saw you have there.

[@trisho.8331]

Great to see you perky today Shawn. Watched Friday’s vid late last night so woke early for update. Glad all is well.

[@debcushing2184]

I struggled with pain similar to yours while league bowling. I was given a 3 inch wide velcro strap with a little air pillow which helped isolate and protect the tendon. It truly helped.

[@bobobrien8968]

Geeze Shawn. For a minute, I thought you were back at it. Your still getting your videos out. Probably have some help. We love your dedication. Mend quickly.

[@1957jmhiser1]

That log scissor lift is a cool gadget

[@bobbynash282]

This has to be a unimaginative amout of work. Make 1 s head swim. Make a strong man bone tired. Be careful as much as you can.

[@deborahwhite2339]

Shawn you gotta make a trip into town to get protective glasses. Amber sounds good. No more eye injuries. Anyway keep safe. 🙂👍👍👍👍🐕🐕

[@elizabethbermudez337]

Hard working man bless your heart ♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏

[@DStrayCat69]

You might not like this, but I knew damned well you were going to hurt yourself... In one recent video I saw you raise a log to where it swung free and you were still moving up to the floor... Many years ago, I was Crushed at work, by a 2500# Steel I-beam. If you get pinched between two logs what can you do if you're alone...??? I think you are taking too much for granted and not thinking out what could go wrong and how to Single-handed, get out of a situation... I also noticed your lack of eye protection and think you should be wearing a Full Face Shield, not just glasses... although that would be better than nothing at all... Really! I love watching your videos and get very anxious for your Safety at times... Please be more careful 🙂

[@timryan7198]

Good call on the pulleys for your cable system!

[@rosalindbartholomew8642]

Shawn u work hard take care of yourself 🐕🇹🇹.

[@joshtaton8986]

I suffered from tennis elbow for 2 years. It’s painful and miserable. Tried everything to fix it. Finally used those hand springs to strengthen my grip. Every day. Fixed it within a month. Before that I couldn’t hold a coffee cup in my hand it was so bad at the elbow. Not sure you will read this but hope you do and and helps. Thanks for the videos my man. Been here since the first video.

[@gurubhat2403]

Tennis Elbow: Wear a forearm band tightly, which may prevent aggravating the injury. I suffered a tennis elbow injury - but a regular massage, of the forearm muscles, alternating warm and ice water bottles and wearing a forearm band whenever some pressure is exerted. helped me cure it eventually, but took 5-6 months.

[@Toti-b6q]

Good morning Shawn.

[@coli2543]

Hi Shawn. I recommend getting a small battery powered chain saw, either Makita or Stihl. They are incredibly light and produce little noise. Good Luck

[@116699ninja]

If I am remember correct ,, you had elbow or forearm isues during the building the first cabin ,,, and I've been enjoying your program since Cali was just a little gal , cant wait to see this cabin up and running

[@gusviera3905]

Hope your eye is on the mend. BTW, that is one marvelous log jack you have. Never saw one before, but that thing makes a tiring, time-consuming task a breeze. Nice. Cheers.

[@markb8424]

Hey Shawn, it is good to see that you are thinking about your safety on this new build. I hesitated to post this because it is obvious that you think things through and consider all of the issues related to the cabin and the things you are trying to accomplish. But there is one safety issue that stands out to me, that I hope you will address. You are working with several heavy objects above your head, including large pulleys, chains, and tight cables which could snap. Any of these could cause a severe head injury. I would definitely prefer to see you wearing a safety helmet. Not only when you are lifting the logs, but any time you are in the work area, near or under one of these objects. By the way, thanks for both channels, I have enjoyed every minute.

[@VicksasT]

Shawn I hope you’re okay man

[@ChillinWithBrody]

I love this channel and all these videos but I can't wait until it's completed and we have a nice long video showing the entire build from start to finish.

[@dennisbeamish9058]

Hi Shawn - I love both of your channels and certainly try not to miss an episode and "like" them all! I have a question please?? The cable that you have strung between the trees seems to be quite small. What size is it and are there differences in the strength of cable other than just the diameter. Thanks for sharing your videos. Stay Safe my friend, Regards Dennis Beamish Cambridge Ont.

[@denisscott3073]

Hi Shawn 👋 just us2 saying hi and thanks again 👍 keep safe say well and enjoy your lifestyle 😀 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Shawn, thanks for the great video. Hope your eye and elbow gets better. The ravages of time. Be well.

[@sherryshannonhouse7527]

Hey Shawn how are you feeling and how is your eye. Gave us all quite a scare. Remember safety first and my husband said you need to get your bubbles come help out with the cabin build and get some deer hunting in to Cabin home going to look great. :).

[@cowboysanta9028]

Shawn get yourself a Nikken thermal elbow brace. It uses the heat of the body to send the Warmth back into the inflammation. I have used for 25 years when I over work a tendon or muscle. It’s made out of ceramic material and a great product.

[@darlenekozlovskis6907]

Glad your doing OK Shawn. Capsaicin is the best stuff...

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Hey Shawn, you got to use your chainsaw more, notches, cutting those branch bumps off, cutting the scribe out. The old timers used tools available to them at the time. If they had chainsaws, they would have used them. Please you need to do this too. It is safer, quicker, neater, cleaner, more accurate. Your body will get stronger using the chainsaw.

[@владсоловей-т7й]

👍🤠✌

[@tanujakumari1995]

@Clinton Whoo, so well articulated. Even though I am only a subscriber, I worry about the safety of Shawn as if he is a dear old friend. Shawn has his reasons of course, but...

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

He just really hates the noise. And loves using the old tools with his hands, it's part of him. Hard to switch that.

[@cyprus9995]

The guy isn't 30 anymore. His problems with elbows is only gonna get worse if he keeps doing what he's doing.

[@munchkin5674]

This is a much bigger cabin build than the previous one and Shawn is not getting any younger. Enough of trying to prove he can build one completely by himself! Let go of the ego flexing and get some of your buddies to come help you because yeah, an injury can delay or completely stop the build!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Interesting new tool and tricks at the end!

[@000scubasteve]

I know this sounds messed up Shawn but I am very glad to hear it was only your eye that you injured. More physical faced injuries like lower back legs or arms have this funny way of making life a living hell when trying to recover and work at the same time.

[@laurenciachew2561]

Hey Shawn, hope all is well! And your injury is not too serious. I m so glad dear Cali somehow sensed your agony at that instance, and she had her head on your lap, staying close and kissed 💋 you just like a family 👪 member...what a darling. . . Love you all...and do take care 👈👈👈❤❤❤

[@raybassman7536]

Seeing how winter is coming on quick, maybe get the chain saw out anyway.

[@richardwo4543]

Oh by the way. I love the music on your posts. Need more lol

[@TheIntuitiveBodyFoodieNetwork]

DMSO in aloe vera gel will reduce pain while pure copaiba essential oil will reduce swelling.

[@mikegarrity347]

Shawn I have the same "TENNIS ELBOW" problem with my trigger finger. I use my second finger as a trigger now and point my index in the firearm safe position it helps immensely.

[@judysears6417]

you can now have trigger fingers fixed without surgery.....they go in with a syringe like thing and can snip what they need to without opening up!

[@mikegarrity347]

@@judysears6417 mine unfortunately is previous tendon damage and scar tissue. Both my trigger fingers have had injury's requiring stiches and/or surgery. But not using them helps the elbows.

[@judysears6417]

@@mikegarrity347 so sorry to hear...

[@mikegarrity347]

@@judysears6417 its all good thank you for my concern what one finger cant do the one beside will . LOL

[@Mark-id7fq]

Wow, beautiful day there!

[@lindapetersen1800]

Shawn and OUR CALI how is the EYE for you Shawn ??? You got a grand mate there to be with you OUR CALI !!! OKAY I SEE IT UP IN THE THUMB WRITING ABOUT THE EYE !!! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

[@robertmccuistion9218]

Shawn, try this for your Elbow. Hyaluronic joint complex. It's made by Source Naturals. Not cheap, but works very well for me. I'm 75 now with no joint pain and I've worked like you do for many years. Try it, I think you will be glad you did.

[@thirdpig45]

Shawn, I'm a retired Osteopath. I've been treating that elbow problem for 30 years, There are a lot of treatments out there, but if the Radial head does not sit properly on the end of your Humerus the ligaments stretch and cause Inflammation and therefore pain. See if anyone in your area does this Manipulatory technique. Keep up the good work, I watch both channels regularly.I also built my log cabin using Robert Chambers scribing style.