Leaving My Log Cabin To Learn Woodworking With Northmen

[@ErikGrankvist]

The green woodworking course that I attended was held by the Northmen Guild in Latvia! If you haven't seen their youtube channel here it is: www.youtube.com/@northmenguild If you want to do the same course as I did or any other by the Northmen check out this link: northmen.com/en/courses/traditional-joinery-and-green-woodworking/apply-for-a-course For the past three years the Northmen Guild have been working on a unique project, the construction of a historically faithful, timber framed forging workshop to act as a new centre for the Guild’s blacksmiths. Their aim is to create a space where blacksmiths from all corners of the globe will be welcome to practise their craft, share their expertise, and create beautiful and functional works of art. It will also be open to the public to visit as part of the wider woodworking museum and forest park at “Vienkocu Parks, Ligatne." A further aim for the forge is to educate beginners, amateurs and enthusiasts by offering intensive, two to three week long training courses in blacksmithing, similar in style to the woodworking course I attended. Designed and constructed in large part by a small team headed by master blacksmith and timber framer Soeren Uhlmann, the building has risen steadily over the months and now stands close to completion. One final push is necessary to finish and round off the project. Whilst the building stands ready, it is empty of much of the specialist equipment required for a fully equipped, multi functional blacksmithing workshop to reach its full potential. If you want to support the project, please follow the link to their crowdfunding project below. 4fund.com/yuewuw

[@kingrafa3938]

You did great Erik

[@elenaberg2153]

Eric, du är en sann mästare! Jag älskar sättet du arbetar med trä!

[@davidgriego278]

@ErikGrankvist Yes I have seen it, and I was so impressed by their Skills, and keeping alive their Traditions.

[@northmenguild]

Thank you Erik for bringing back the good memories by making this very nicely shot and edited movie. It’s great to look at the course through your lens and channel.

[@Biast12]

is it possible to get an update on an order from you guys? i brought an axe from Northmen 13 months ago (still haven't received it yet) and would love an update on it so i know about when i can expect it, my order number is 7552

[@northmenguild]

@@Biast12 Hi Tobias! We'll send you an update through email! Thanks for reaching out!

[@Biast12]

@@northmenguild perfect! thanks!

[@Biast12]

Should probably tell so others don't get confused, it's expected to take 12-14 months to make it (as they probably get a lot of backorders), is mostly just wondering if I'll get it this month or next or if it's forgotten/delays

[@ErikGrankvist]

Thank you guys for letting me film the course! It was such an inspirational trip. Looking forward to doing the timber frame course next year!

[@sandiesmith9383]

Dear Erik, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. You were already a true Craftsman in my opinion. I have been following your channel since the beginning and have been intrigued by your every project. You were definitely in your element while working with the Guild. My senses were very heightened by every single shot of this video. You never cease to amaze me, a 78 year old Mother and Grandmother. I can only imagine how proud your Parents must feel. I’m looking forward to the next project with which you thrill us, your loyal fans. ❤🙏🏻❤

[@JackIsOutdoors]

One thing I love about this channel is its authenticity, and how he just sets up the camera and doesnt talk to it or anything like that.

[@dionh70]

Exactly!

[@paulmeyer1628]

I admire you Erik, you have already built your own cabin and regardless, you still have the desire to upgrade your skills...congratulations young man🤝🏻 The skills displayed in that workshop are just awesome!

[@СяргейХарчанка]

Greetings from Belarus! Dear Eric, I am looking forward to your new videos. It's nice to watch you build a beautiful house from scratch and continue to work on improving it. Thank you and good luck to you!

[@victorygarden556]

Now this is the crossover I’ve been looking for

[@matthewfurlani8647]

the Northmen channel has slowed down in the past year or so I feel. they just built a workshop which is nice

[@RitaWilson-bq6xj]

I watch your videos again and again. I realize they take a good amount of time to make, but they are so enjoyable. Thank you Erik!

[@wendykanaan7635]

I could have watch this type of video for hours. True craftsmen creating beautiful one of a kind masterpieces. Thank you for a peek into a Lost Art!!❤

[@philmxxx]

💯👍👍👍

[@davidsauls9542]

Erik, taking it to the next level !!! Never stop learning ! Never stop teaching !

[@алексейфедорофф-в3ь]

Какое счастье, что есть ещё люди, делающие руками подобные вещи! А теперь уже это фантастические вещи! Всем мастерам и их ученикам здоровья и успехов! Спасибо за ролик!

[@andreasweber7828]

Years later and the video „The birth of a wooden house“ remains to be my favourite content on YT. Holesome and awesome. These guys do some great work

[@ErikGrankvist]

Agree, this is one of the movies that inspired me the most to do what I do. And it was surreal to meet Jacob (the founder)

[@Thefullbeard]

Yeah, i watched that so long ago. And so cool to see that Erik got influenced by them, too.

[@rwilson208]

This is how my great-grandparents built their first home. I love watching as each craftsman worked on their craft. I love how the window cases came together to hold the window panes in place.

[@SonicScapeMP3]

good for you Erik, you already were a woodwork master

[@kouroshdavoudi7828]

There must be lot of fun doing what these guys do and the skills of course ❤

[@livelife4471]

The Northmen - quality craftsmen. You are learning from the best.

[@Maria-di9wb]

Wat een machtig mooie video. Ik heb genoten. Wat een mooi werk. Dankjewel ❤️👍

[@joevukas5038]

That entire place was just dripping with charm and character. It must have been almost like a dream to actually be there. Wish we had stuff like that here in the states.

[@petewarby7158]

These videos simply show good, honest craftsmanship at its finest. No bells. No whistles. Just awesome entertainment

[@131dyana]

So great that you could learn from pros. God bless.

[@RonaldDPerry]

Love and Admiration sent from Canada to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@josephr9551]

Gorgeous video! Look forward to more!

[@Bn3Collection]

What an amazing working atmosphere, with no loud machines’ noise and no yelling from some production supervisor or whatever.

[@wtfBrad]

This was so nice to watch! Very talented group and you fit in perfectly with them. Thanks for taking us on this journey Erik.

[@ErikGrankvist]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@flacoral]

Thank you Erik, for bringing me along with you to the Northmen Guild and seeing the mastery that you got to be a part of. It's so fulfilling to see that the old ways will never die.This was refreshing. Kind of like a breath of fresh air. I can only imagine what your heart felt like with your hands on, and the smell of, the woods. And what it was like working with, and learning from, those craftsmen and those masters. . My heart was there, even though I wasn't. WOW!!! I have to live vicariously through you. Again, thanks !

[@eugenetrollip751]

Woodwork is such a fine craft. Beautiful pieces

[@robertcolvin3182]

Just like being there. A fabulous window into real craftsmanship. You had a great experience and brought us along. Thanks so much.

[@shirleygardner5483]

It's like over a short time I have watched you grow from a boy to a man. Thank you for your vlogs.

[@joebacarella2829]

Wow, now that`s woodworking on a major scale, I love how it`s pinned together and they use wedges, no screws, no glue, awesome trip Erik, be well my friend.

[@nikiluijten4433]

just cashually watching your videos when i suddenly see a shot not only form the central station from the city where i live but also the exact train that i take everty single day, thats crazy

[@LS2809]

Same! 😂. And still confused why he used this shot

[@nickcampbellrealtor]

No wonder why wood working is such a popular hobby.. this is cool stuff

[@TomsTimmervan]

Thanks for putting one of my dogs in the edit😊

[@KunimunduR]

This is so exciting. Well shot footage as always!

[@piddy3825]

wow, that was some intense precision crafting! That table turned out gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing you implement some of those techniques you learned as you go forward with your own projects.

[@edgarinjsh93]

Welcome to Latvia!

[@bjs4291]

You never cease to amaze me. Your dedication to your craft is inspiring. I admire the patience you exhibit in completing your projects. 😎 I always look forward to your posts.

[@davidgriego278]

WOW!!! Love this Video! Craftsmen, at their best! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@валералебедев-к6э]

👍👍👍👍👍Спасибо за видео!!!

[@zolivezitoune3226]

C’est beau ce que vous nous montrez ! Bel artisanat ! Je suis un grand amateur, mille fois merci 🙏

[@АнатолийЛапин-у4л]

Здравствуй,всегда рад видеть тебя и твою работу❤твой уровень столяр краснодеревщик👍👍👍

[@Александр-ц3п3ы]

Молодчина 👍 🤝

[@luizabelmont85]

Now, this is real content on KZbin! I love wooden furniture, amazing boy ❤

[@kellymiller3868]

A peaceful, soul-lifting glimpse into the life of those who work with their hands and hearts. I am still on a high from absorbing your beautifully filmed video. Just transporting. So grateful for being allowed to accompany you.

[@tempus_fugit7366]

What a fantastic opportunity to learn from true masters. I find it interesting that English is the universal language that allows people from nearly all parts of the world to easily communicate with each other. We Americans live a very insulated life already possessing a universal language within the confines of our own country, but we struggle mightily when we visit foreign countries.

[@dionh70]

You could say that American english is the lingua franca of the last 100 years.

[@fazzaahmed6702]

Not universal language but language forced upon people through colonialism,wars and slavery 😂I mean look at America (conquered land from natives by Brits) Look at Africa again land gained by settlers . Look at Australia 😂 India Korea Vietnam And very recently now America and its root head of octopus Brits have stepped into afganistan,and middle East enforcing what they believe and undermining the culture and heritage of the ethnic people

[@cognisent_]

​@@dionh70I have taken the opportunity to make the joke, "English is the French language," several times and I don't think it has landed yet. I remain hopeful.

[@pete.mitchell]

Erik you could have flown or taken a ferry to Poland. We have many famous roofers here who have been working with wood for years ;)

[@zachmathews9932]

I knew I should have signed up when Northmen sent me the email for this course. Could have met both my favorite KZbinrs. Bra jobba mina vän.

[@antKing-r7k]

Bra video Erik!

[@donnaduprey5197]

What a wonderful adventure to have! Many beautiful pieces of woodwork 😊

[@Chandan_भाई]

Hi ek brother I am from India and I am your viewer from last 2 years. Hopefully you'll continue making such relaxing content... Fan from India❤

[@louisacipriano5329]

What a great place, you must have had a great learning experience. I get the feeling that you could stay there for years and never run out of projects and things to learn.

[@LukasTalab]

Love it so much, and missing my first year of furniture builder school when I was around 16years old, the first year was focused on handtools only and learning the basics of furniture building th "old way" loved the smell of wood, movements of my body and the tools in an attemot to become one. This makes me wanna start again with some handbuild projects simmilar to what you captured there! Thank you for this!

[@ПётрсынПетра-ь3э]

Хорошим делом занимаешься, добрым.

[@MrSkeeter18]

Great video. Thanks Eric. 😊

[@denniscarreno5882]

I like your approach to day today life, Erik….step back to move forward again….well done young man!

[@calvincheney7405]

This wonderful experience contributes to your ever increasing skill set. You are a world class craftsman & sharing this content shall educate & inspire others beyond our lifetimes.

[@helenbev1212]

Молодцы ребята за то что научили Эрика ремеслу по дереву.Это очень нужное в наше время дело.Деревянные вещи всегда будут в цене.Дерево это богатство.

[@maripilivillalta5256]

Gracias espectacular esa mesa,se agradece ver tan buen trabajo artesanal ❤

[@jamesfischer5389]

WOW! I JUST Watched; Rise of the Northmen Guild Forge! VERY Impressive Erik! Good Luck! ☮️💜🇺🇸

[@StevenSWM]

Men At Work...how sweet the sound! For just a moment, when you arrived back at your cabin, I thought the table that so many had labored on during this video had made the journey back with you! But your table appears a bit thicker and heavier duty, but still a beautiful piece of work! Enjoyed the video, and I hope you'll continue to make things by hand and sell them! Take Care!

[@geonosis1994]

Can't Stop watching you man, what you are doing is kinda magic, such an inspiration for me, thank you

[@marcpuckett]

Many thanks for this video. Haven't had a chance to watch it yet but I can see from comments that some folks don't understand that the most convenient (economical etc) route from A to B is not always a straight line. 😀

[@81castellani]

What a amazing vídeo. Please, more content like this❤

[@sa6849]

Never thought that i would see two of my favorite channels in a same video

[@MERCFANS]

Powiem tak prawdziwi szczęściarze pracują z najlepszym materiałem na ziemi czyli drewnem, starają się żyć tradycyjnie jak się da to wspaniałe to kwintesencja życia sam jako budowniczy odkryłem że nie ma wspanialszego budulca jak drewno, to ona da Ci schronienie ciepło wybawi z najgorszych opresji. To cudowny materiał najbliższy dna człowieka to z nim człowiek przekraczał kolejne etapy ewolucji.

[@mcloud2021]

This is beautiful craftsmanship.

[@jamesdeason4930]

Erik, I sure do like watching your videos. Don't stop! I look forward to seeing them.

[@johnsmall9729]

Excellent! Thanks for posting this totally engaging video.

[@PaintedskiesRankin]

Very nice to see you again and see how you’re coming along in life. Yes, these are exceptional craftsman don’t know if you’re familiar with it but Google a name.Richard Promeke at 50 years old, he built a cabin in Alaska thank you so much greetings from Mississippi USA

[@MichelleTech]

So fascinating to see the tools and techniques and everything that was made! Thank you for sharing, I'm inspired!

[@Zulfi0198]

why was there a shot of a dutch trainstation xD 00:45

[@basmeijer1975]

I recognized it immediately too! 😂

[@T_101]

there isn't even any forest at thatr ariport right? only fields.

[@Zulfi0198]

@T_101 that's not the point. The point is he shows he's going by plane... but shows a Dutch trainstation.... no connection whatsover

[@T_101]

@@Zulfi0198 that's also true yeah, have a swedish friend that had to go to findland first in order to arrive in england

[@YourSweatyUncle]

Maybe some old or stock footage?

[@theodorehowe2262]

Excellent video Eric, You need to keep going to learn more from them.😊

[@explorediscoverenjoycooking]

Very nice. Living close to nature and nature's elements is my type of enjoying the life.

[@yurikim7250]

Хорошая работа👍

[@Bobsikus]

I love this, pure woodwroks craftmanship

[@maishmen]

Greetings from Russia! I’ve been following you for a very long time, I also have a house in the forest. I really like how you make it with good design.

[@UgglanMedia]

Honestly I've never really been in to woodwork myself. Of course in school we made some stuff but on a very basic level. This was very impressive. I really enjoyed your videos of building the log cabin and you should definitly learn more about woodwork and make your own brand stronger. Keep it up! I´m looking forward to more videos of your work.

[@REXOB9]

Wonderful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@loreedavis5988]

Truly gifted, Erik.

[@Larry-325]

Erik. What a great place! Beautiful woodwork. I bet you really enjoyed it there!👍👍

[@marywest2896]

I had a dear friend who came from Latvia, she had wonderful memories of her home, before the war of course, then not so much...Her stories of how she and her mother survived the Nazi rape gangs and escaping in the middle of the night were hair raising to say the least.....a wonderful woman.....she passed 10 years ago....I still think of her....her skill in watercolor was amazing.

[@F.O.Fshubba]

My condolences 🙏🏽

[@tonya6947]

Extraordinary crafty work! You have gifted hands! Jesus was carpenter! Thank you for your channel. 😍

[@marionbartley214]

Hello Erik, Thank you for such a wonderful video, The wood making skills.Shared Everyone in this video was so highly skilled. Including yourself, I loved watching everything that was created. I could watch this for hours. The table that was created was absolutely beautiful.Just like the one in your cabin. I also loved what looked like a possible headboard maybe ?Any of those items that a person could own. Would be so lucky and fortunate. All of these items were made with love and expertise, to last a lifetime and then some. I so can appreciate more of these videos. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos as always.

[@matseklundh8241]

I saw 3 min of this and I already love it! Tack Erik!

[@moorshound3243]

How it is meant to be done. Respect.

[@ГенжеКарабаева]

К него оператор отлично снимает , профессионально 👍👍👍👌

[@Dannyonfire999]

Tolle Handwerkskunst und wirklich gute Arbeit.

[@domt5531]

Молодец Эрик!

[@lukasmesaros9431]

Erik im amazed… you motivate me to do the very same 🙏🏻 i envy you but at the same time I respect your hard work 🫡 can’t wait for the next video 🙏🏻 PS: Do you maybe have any tips if I want to build a house with an upper floor too from wood like you ?

[@vasilelaviniu1252]

Superrr... The Best ! 🤝👍💪❤️

[@koki2073]

God bless you hardworking people.

[@Ivan-L.]

This is like seeing Einstein taking lessons in Math or Physics :) I love and enjoy your content, keep up the good work. Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina!

[@irinahahn3957]

Побывал в стране моих предков, 👍Латвия, хорошая страна. Вот, ещё больше научился работать с деревом, мой папа тоже был очень хорошим мастером по дереву❤

[@williamqueen8790]

This video is awesome, real craftsmanship

[@trolortknow6321]

i started watching your videos a few days ago but subcribed at first 10 minutes of your 1h30min long video edit and i want to watch your whole channel and thats one more to it! Thanks!

[@pilihpr]

I love the camera work! Great work Erik!!

[@GeoffGale]

Amazing craftsmanship, gorgeous items!

[@gabsta123]

Beautiful video!!!

[@patriciaalonsofresno4055]

Desde España una admiradora te dice que eres un joven brillante sigue con tus vídeos eres increíble ❤❤❤

[@giselecontassotdesayvre3965]

Merci..tout un art, vous êtes des artistes ! ..bravo.

[@aoukaki]

Spectacular job! Bravo!👏