Log Cabin Blacksmith Shop Build Continues: Closing it in | 1800's | PIONEER LIFE | SELF RELIANCE

Peter works on closing in the cabin and is joined by Beau Becket, of Becket's Blacksmith to help with the fascia and soffit.
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Featuring - Peter Kelly & Catherine Wolfe
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe
KZbin: Beau Becket
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[@ridecaptain1]

The only blacksmith shop in history to have soffit and facia. Icing on the cake!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A bit over the top but, I kinda like the way it’s taking shape.

[@donaldwells2102]

Beau needs to visit more often.The two of you made a great showing on the Blacksmith Shop. Exciting that its near completion. Thanks Cathy and Peter for Sharing and Have a Good Weekend 🙂.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Your right Donald, not only is Beau a good worker but, also great company.

[@beaubeckett3175]

Great video. Thanks for letting me be in it!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You stoled the show! You my friend are welcome back anytime.

[@davidcohencrumpton9884]

Good job Peter. Just like you said, "It's pretty enough to move in to". I'm anxious to see you making things in there when you get going. Be well.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks David and you as well. Won’t be long till that anvil will be ringing.

[@stevethecountrycook1227]

It is always a huge blessing to have a brother that can help!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed!

[@robaldridge6505]

coming together nicely..

[@robaldridge6505]

I can't help but think of the poor 'smith heading nails as fast as he could to keep up with the hammer swingers.....

[@robaldridge6505]

only handsome men are allowed to have beards...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

They would be doing more swinging to make them there nails than to drive them home in the wood!

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter! Friends are priceless! Especially friends who have skills... and are willing to use them on your behalf! THAT is going to be an excellent shop!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Beau is all of the above and more .

[@marieleopold1625]

Nice job Catherine...liked the slow-mo's...they proved that there is 'beauty' in everything...'if' U look 4 it! I'll just bet with all the bird population U have about U, some 'tweets' were: 'Ah shucks'! in relation 2 U putting on the soffits. The shop looks GREAT! I wonder how U came about such a design? Methinks many books were used as reference and several of your visits to smithy's had U finalize your present 'dream-come-true'. Happy 4 U! I was thinking the front could hold a nameplate, and pondered on a name...but all I can tell U is; 'Valley Forge' is taken! LOL! To beard or not to beard that is the question. Seems Abraham Lincoln 'bearded up' at the prompting of a young 11 year old girl, who told him while campaigning that he would look better, and so he 'grew' her advice. Thanks much 4 sharing. Health 2 U both and God's blessings! :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Shucks, Valley Forge is taken. I’m not very imaginative,I’m simply calling it the Blacksmith Shop. Actually just finished hand painting the sign, you’ll see in next week’s episode. That is indeed a true story about Abe. He always loved frankness I a person … one can just see the smile n his face when the young lady suggested the beard!

[@TheJimcrooks800]

The blacksmith shop looks really great now. The roof seems very rigid and strong and it will be great to see it finally boarded on top. The chimney may be a bit of a mammoth task but how good will it be to complete that and get ready for firing up the forge. Well done Peter - and always great to get help from a friendly, neighbourly and skilled man too.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is starting to actually look like a shop. Starting the stone work tomorrow.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother thank you for sharing living history

[@phillipparker8947]

Good day my friend, it's really taking shape and progressing nicely. I'm so anticipating its finish and like the canoe, it's maiden voyage. Take care friend

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

And a good day to you Phillip. First forge fire not too far off.

[@rogerclyde2720]

The building looks excellent, one could live in it if needed. Has a very unique look,can envision the Smith over the forge and horse donations out front.

[@rogerclyde2720]

Was very happy to see help show up.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You and me both!

[@cadeevans4623]

another cool video watching you work build make progress

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Cade.

[@sebwood6316]

Congrats Peter!Great job!! What a beautiful BlackSmith shop!! Beautiful Beard Beau!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Seb. One could lost in that beard for days!

[@sebwood6316]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Hahahahahahaha!!

[@jcmclarnan4907]

Cn't believe you worked your friend all day and didn't feed him before he left for home! The shop is looking great.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Actually Beau was visiting for 2 days and I fed him quite well, lol.

[@tammyevans7333]

Working hard keep up the great work

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Tammy

[@sandydaviswhytelewis5387]

Good Morning 🌄☕☕🤲

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Top of the morning to you Sandy.

[@earlshaner4441]

Very cool friends helping friends

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

For sure and for certain, Earl.

[@earlshaner4441]

That's the only way to live life

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Wow! That looks fantastic!🐝🤗❤️

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Deborah. I’m kinda liking the way it is coming together.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@TheWoodlandEscape 🤗👍

[@DougPalumbo]

Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Doug.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Looking great!! Love the board and batten, that's how I sided my shop.

[@scottmcfarland2149]

Another great video 👍🏻✌🏻

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Scott

[@rstainsbury]

Favourite channel! Thanks so much, you two.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Flattered, Rob, thanks.

[@markaugustus621]

From the beginning I had a hard time seeing it but now it's grown in front of us. Great shop!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m pretty pleased with how it is coming together.

[@2gpowell]

Hi Peter, I love the style very rustic and appealing. Splendid job take care and see ya on the next !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Always a kind word, thanks Gil.

[@robertcurns3845]

that handsaw is pretty sharp,,, makes life SO much easier! Looking great!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Nothing worse than a dull tool. I always like to sharpen my own.

[@Hallnout]

Good morning Cathy and Peter. I watched last night but was tired to comment. The shop is coming along nicely. Glad your friend stopped to help. I hope everyone has a great, safe weekend and we'll see you down the road... thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Help just when I needed it! Keep it between the ditches, Michael.

[@manuelwebe]

Great building Peter! I am positive that is going to be a beautiful, functional & useful blacksmith work shop. Congrats. Thanks for sharing

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Manuel.

[@PawPawMountain]

Nice work, shop is looking great, can't wait till the forge is up and running! You do Great Work, I really enjoy watching your videos!!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Appreciate those kind words.

[@victortuten4399]

A darn fine job! Looks like something that may last a few years! It went up faster than I thought it would. You do good work sir and I thank you for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you Victor. I am somewhat ahead of where I thought I’d be at this point.

[@robertcurns3845]

and yes, it is pretty enough to move into!!

[@heru-deshet359]

All you need is a stove and a hammock! Lol.

[@richardmckinney2646]

I really enjoy your channel ,but now you have a smithy! This is gonna be great!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Appreciate that Richard.

[@ianandresen2326]

Looking good!👍 I have some old railway spikes I can donate !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That would be great. Still waiting for that visit Ian, your welcome anytime.

[@judyjenson2918]

Looks great. Like- n the angled roof.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Judy.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Appreciate your efforts and dedication. I just managed to squeeze this one in left one event to attend another this week. Like you I find myself trying to get as much packed in a short amount of time before the snow flies. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Ashley. That old man winter does seem to be coming on fast… busy times.

[@OLDBEAR123456]

I love bo's beard and your hammer. I can't grow a beard no where's near like his. Too much native American, or something. HAHA! Thanks for sharing and teaching.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you’re enjoying. As to Beau and his beard, a small child could lost in there for days!

[@dougm5341]

Great to see the progress Peter. One step closer to that forge becoming a reality. See you next week….

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Starting the stonework tomorrow… kinda excited!

[@warrenvalentino5763]

Great video. your Blacksmith shop is realy coming along and it looks Awesome too. i Love watching your videos. :) :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks so much Warren.

[@jantrewitt4058]

Great job Peter and Bo! Nice to have some help along the way.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed Jan and the company is nice to boot!

[@lindaSee89]

Love it. Gorgeous and unique design. I’d live in that. Twice the man power, twice the finish power.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is pretty amazing how much easier a job is with helping hands.

[@johnblair2939]

what a great video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks John.

[@StoneHedgeAcres]

I prefer to watch with the volume real low until I see you speak. I never want to miss the history and story telling ! Really enjoy watching you work:)

[@8626John]

Personally, I really enjoy the music.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Cheryl, I kinda like watching other people work as well!

[@richardliles4415]

It definitely does look nice enough to live in, and you already have a fire pit installed. I love the contrast between the logs and the stick. Thanks for a fine video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Richard. I’m also pleased with the contrast.

[@stephencritchley9355]

What a great looking structure!! & all from your head. Unreal! Beau looks like he might have used a hammer before - just watch he doesn't sneak back & flog your razor!! Lol. You call it a shop, do you I tend to sell blacksmith product from there?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Stephen. As to selling stuff, I’m more inclined to gift most things I build.

[@ObsidianWolves]

The shop is looking great! Thanks for sharing some stories from your grandmother. I have a great-great grandfather who was a very well respected hangman in Manchester, England. It's said that people would hope to have him as their executioner because he took care to make sure it would be a quick/clean death. I believe there's a street named after him, too.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Now that is what I call some interesting, all be it unusual family history. I might have to use that one in an upcoming episode.

[@ObsidianWolves]

@@TheWoodlandEscape You're more than welcome to! I believe there is a pub named after someone along that same family line who was a blacksmith and bred horses for the soldiers in the Crimea war in the 1850s

[@Mark_72]

It’s getting close to completion.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yup and stating the stone forge tomorrow.

[@Mark_72]

@@TheWoodlandEscape 👍

[@graziella.piazzi8552]

Bravooooo!

[@oldschoolboyscout]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Our pleasure, Douglas, we appreciate your interest.

[@jeffgrier8488]

The shop is looking fantastic! It looks like you'll have it all closed in before winter and have a fire in the forge before you know it!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Jeff. I’m actually further alone than I thought I’d be.

[@brianyoung5648]

Fantastic job!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Appreciate that, Brian.

[@kingrafa3938]

It's looking nicely now. It's coming together Peter.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, it is starting to look like a shop!

[@caseyoingo6440]

Beautiful job it’s perfect! Ha Ha you very nearly lost your favourite hammer 🙂

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Casey and that was a close call with the hammer, lol.

[@kathymoll7010]

You are both creating a world that I would love to be a part of. Beautiful craftsmanship and can't wait to see what treasures the shop produces.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks so much Kathy. I’m pretty excited to start shaping some hot iron in it as well.

[@kevinleeobermeyer5601]

It’s beautiful!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Kevin.

[@shihanjulio]

Great job!!! Noticed that you guys were holding your hammers in the middle of the handle. hold them on the end of the handle for more "driving" power and less arm fatigue.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sound advice for any kind of hammering, not just blacksmithing. There’s an old saying, don’t force it get a bigger hammer … one of my favs. Thanks for watching.

[@shihanjulio]

Basic Law of Mechanics here in the South..."if it don't fit, FORCE IT!"@@TheWoodlandEscape

[@donnanorman340]

I for one hate long beards. They're unkept looking, when you eat food gets into them, if you smoke the beard turns yellow. I don't want to get started on what I think about cooking and handling food with long beards . 🚫 🧔

[@hayward434]

Great work , and fast too. Needs a big upturned horseshoe over the front door. Keep on keeping on.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yes it does, like all good shops. I’ve got barrels of horseshoes to pick from, I’ll have one up soon.

[@panosdimi4713]

Yea it's amazing look forward to

[@jamesellsworth9673]

You began by demonstrating a different take on the phrase 'tooth and nail.'😊

[@randygalichia]

Beautiful structure, lot of work went into that, I don't know how you do it but something to be very proud of, can't wait to see the forge operating.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Randy and I too am looking forward to that first fire.

[@bobbymiller1414]

Nice job on the blacks shop one big shop one I wonder bowl makes needles for my broom making I can't get needles anymore thank you for the video love to see the shop someday talks soon

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Bobby. I can certainly try and make your needles once I’m up and running.

[@bobbymiller1414]

@@TheWoodlandEscape okay thank you October 2nd going to go to Lang Pioneer Village to do a demonstration at Apple fest well thank thank you so much

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are about an hour east of the museum.

[@bobbymiller1414]

@@TheWoodlandEscape going to be Lang pioneer Village in Peterborough at the trades Barn I've been going to Lane a long time well thank you for all your videos I enjoy everyone thank you Bob

[@bobbymiller1414]

October 2nd eight to four

[@jayoneill1533]

Your shop is looking beautiful Peter, well done. Is your forge going to be brick or rocks?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The forge will be made from stones. I’ve started to collect them and will start the build tomorrow.

[@kansasprairieforge2918]

The clinker breaker looks good so does the fire pot and forge top. Now just whole lot of stone work.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That stone work gets underway tomorrow.

[@lancehenderson7249]

Love your videos, still say they should be an hour long. Great work on the blacksmith shop. Keep your powder dry

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We do have a few that long and they have been well received. We attempt to get one out a week and often I can’t get anymore done for the filming, lol. We do appreciate your ongoing interest. Watch yer top knot.

[@stevenshanofski6801]

Looks great. I would have loved to come lend a hand. I checked your cabin a while back but it was booked through the fall. Looks like maybe spring for a visit at this point. Take care! As always, an enjoyable video, thanks for sharing!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That help would have been welcomed. You can contact us on our email when your thinking of a visit. Often it is not booked but, simply blocked. Appreciate your interest, Steven.

[@garyrichardt1496]

It all looks great.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Gary.

[@curtforeman9014]

Wonderful video!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Appreciate that Curt.

[@jamesmanley9521]

Looks good

[@galentaylorII]

Please talk about your hats in a future video. The shop is coming along nicely.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and the hat topic might be interesting.

[@dingusdingus2152]

I want a hat like the guy with the beard. Where can I get one?

[@palonghunter3608]

Yes Peter, the hat you've been wearing lately is one I'd like to get...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Google George the Hatter … he does amazing historically accurate hats. There will be a wait time to get one.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Most 18th century subtler so carry straw hats, try googling it.

[@karlrobson3120]

Love it Just finishing a drum studio for myself using all power tools so, this really impressed me.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A drum studio, now that’s something I’ve never built … does one sound proof it from the rest of the house?

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

well done guys the workshop looks great, soon it can rain or snow and it will be nice and warm with the forge goin inside, one thing i noticed was the sound of 2 hammers going at the same time,, weird

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Elwood. The sound of two hammers at once is a very uncommon one on my builds … the help was wonderful.

[@joygernautm6641]

Did you cut those boards of lumber yourself from logs, or did you bring them in?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We take the logs to a local mill.

[@triscotsman8431]

Watching this I was getting curious, maybe it has been answered already, about protectant for the wood, both the logs and the boards. Any type of stain, paint, or sealant going to be used? I assume you plan to use something more period correct.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Most likely a linseed oil on the logs. I’m going to let the pine board and batten simply age, much like the old barns in these parts. I might speed up the patina by applying vinegar with metal fillings to etch the wood a darker colour. Certainly not historically accurate but, it will look the part, lol.

[@randallross7683]

I have my grandpaw old handsaw I keep wondering how many rafter tails and birdsmouths he cut building houses before WW2

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is the era where things were made to last!

[@kenbutcher5158]

Everyone has their own preferences, but for me that hammer face needs dressing to be a slightly flatter and much rougher surface. I can't help but think about it each time I hear it slip on a nail head. I would just touch it on a 36 grit belt parallel with the handle, but that's not period appropriate I suppose. It's great to see your progress and I love the "wee bit of history".

[@kevinleeobermeyer5601]

Could just rub it on a rock for a few seconds to mark it up a little

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

What it needs even more is a slightly longer handle. I put a new one on a few weeks ago and then cut it about 1.5” too short.

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

I may have put a polish on the face, but I agree with the rough surface as I rough up all my forging hammers.

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

👌😊👍

[@waltsimonson2556]

Hey Peter , I got a question that has nothing to do with this video , but you might be the person to ask , because of your knowledge of ( and love ) history . I got stung five times today by a sworm of bees , once and in order on my upper arm then once on my shoulder , then my ( just above or top of ) my nose then the back of my neck and last my head , it didn't even hurt at all at first , but after about ten minutes my face started to hurt , my nose swelled up so did my upper lip and it got numb ( that ( the numbness ) made realize the swelling . Then almost immediately my feet started to itch , insanely . I have athlete's foot ,but have not had any trouble with it for a long time , ( I do things to take care of it , so I don't have to deal with it ) I think the bee stings , made the athlete's foot , come on , and just before the swelling started to go down, the iching stoped . So my question is how is this possible ? Do bee stings , affect athlete's foot , in that way ? I googled , " bee stings affecting athlete's feet , but all I found was that they can use bee venom ( sting ) to help cure athlete's foot. So it obviously affects it , but Google didn't say , or have any information on bee stings making your feet itch . So I know it's a crazy request but any information you could come up with , that might shed light on this , would be very much appreciated , and certainly interesting , if it could be tied to " A We Bit of History "

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m drawing a blank on the bee thing Walt but, I’ll look into it .

[@sherriking7917]

I wonder if Beau becket is any relation to Bill Becket, the gunsmith from Kemble , ont?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I don’t know Sherri but, I’ll be sure to ask him.

[@jwoodswce]

Like Beau, I'm sporting an untrimmed COVID beard. I'm concerned that a few grandkids won't recognize me without it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Be fun to try, lol . Walk in with it gone and see their reaction!

[@flatlander6734]

This has nothing to do with the shop etc. but how about some kind of feature on the folk that supply the wonderful music???

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

They are very talented musicians and I would love to do just that. They live in Nova Scotia and when ever we get out east the three of will get together and jam for hours. I see if they would be up to your proposal on our next visit.

[@billhatcher2984]

Your not scared of work you could have laid down beside Bo and went rite to sleep lol

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wouldn’t be the first time that I took a nap mid day in some odd positions, lol.

[@heru-deshet359]

In my humble opinion, you are living in the closest thing to Heaven on Earth, my friend.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are lucky to have the life we lead.

[@allenenabnit7078]

Your forge table looks to be welded together with a newer wire welder so it’s just to look original not really original hay why not if it was available back then they would have used it also

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I am taking a few liberties in this build. I originally consider a completely authentic forge but, in that time period the bellows air usually came in the side and they are not nearly as efficient.

[@bigk5203]

Can you turn down the freakin background music please?