Mini In-floor Root Cellar, Leatherbound Door, How to Build a Log Cabin, Ep14

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[@bobobrien8968]

Working with wood is one of the most satisfying things to do. Watching someone with such skill and talent is right up there. I can’t get over how good you are with a measuring tape.

[@user-fl6yh8fn9y]

ניראה שהוא פירק את המדרגות שהיו וכעת זה סולם ! וגם חבל שאין תרגום ! על כל מקרה נעים לצפות 🤳 בסרטונים שלך הרבה הצלחה אושר😘💕🌹 ועושר לשנה חדשה 🌹🌹 חבל על השכנים כאלה שיש לך זה שנאמר "הרחק משכן רע ועל תתחבר לרשע" המשך חיים יפה עלה והצלח 💕🧡🌹🌹

[@garretpatterson5389]

I have been watching you for a long time. My Hart hurts for you just to think that you have to leave the cabin and all the hard work that you have done.

[@giselecontassotdesayvre3965]

Une vidéo de mon ami Shawn, dès le matin, avec le café..pour me donner du courage 😁..vous avez fait un travail très soigné au niveau des poutres vernies et isolation..ainsi que la porte!!...vous êtes toujours au top?... très très admirative 💚🍀

[@alexkasacous]

You'll never have to rebuild another door this many times ever again! Hope next cabin has access for a better cellar for you as well.

[@genefoust5569]

Your videos mean a lot to people in the world thanks Again for showing us the way To make a better life for everyone

[@genefoust5569]

@Kelly McDonald I am already old and Gray but I'm gonna keep watching him as long as I live

[@tatoroman3638]

I love your work and outlook on life!.José

[@timothyweiss619]

Shawn another nice watch. I really like what you did to make the door more effective, and with Cali maybe you could build a dog door into the wall of the new cabin that goes into an attached dog house. This would allow her to be inside but still be able to cool down when needed. Thanks again, take care.

[@sbaker3426]

As much as shawn loves her i hope he has the same idea as you mentioned!

[@pizzamondo]

Perhaps you can make a sort of "cold room" between the door and the cabin for Cali to sleep comfortably. You can also put your muddy boots there

[@sonicclang]

A mud room would be great!

[@gregsmith8469]

It's called a dog house, and the cold room for boots is called a closest

[@sonicclang]

@@gregsmith8469 maybe where you're from 😃 in The States we call it a mud room. And since we're the US, that means we're right about everything ☺️

[@badapple65]

Sonic Clang I agree!!

[@Oceangirl60]

@@sonicclang soooo goood.....lol

[@chetthejet3896]

Shawn your sound is so great. I am deaf in my right ear. I cannot till the direct of a sound. Your sound hammering surprised me and the wife. I forgot I had the computer turned on and running. We could not figure out who made the sound. THAN I remembered the computer.

[@bobchauncey63]

Shawn, you are a modern day Dick Proeneeke for sure in your wood working talents...I look fwd to your videos

[@dsop66]

I have said the same thing! you are very correct

[@Koolala75]

Your place must smell so heavenly with all the wood and natural materials... Impressive, beautiful and authentic cabin.

[@corretgerannie1779]

Annie je suis toujours enchantée de regarder tous les jours James et Cali si fidele

[@shirleynorton3120]

Awesome 👍💯👍 and happy father's day Shawn James

[@Mooshkie50able]

When I turn on one of your video's, I get the picture in my head of you "before you ever built" standing at the edge of a forest where the rivers end creates wee water falls into a small lake, the sun hanging low over the tree's as the ducks leave a wake in the distance and you, probably thinking to yourself that "everything we need in life is right here." Most people are to blind to see the forest through the trees and "to them" a tree is just a tree but when you look at that tree, you don't just see a tree "you see the potential of it." You see hundreds of possibilities of what you can create and make from that one single tree. A floor board, a roof pole, a bench, bark tar, etc and not one single bit of that tree goes to waste when the left over branches help keep you warm or enable you to cook your food. When you look through those trees to see the forest? "You see your fortress." I am so looking forward to seeing what you will do differently with the new build that you learned not to do again, from your last.

[@tanyajenkins919]

This was a beautiful cabin shawn it's sad what some drive others to give up. I really enjoy watching the home build in north Idaho with your wife and family . Have a great day

[@nata3467]

I am still so sad that you are being forced to leave this beautiful place. I had a similar ( but less abusive) situation with neighbors that luckily turned out better-we spent a lot of time together during lock down and are now friends ( NEVER thought that would be my outcome and had been looking for new cabin) I wish you and your family nothing but the best. You are an inspiration to so many of us.

[@normachase1822]

Everything you've built so far will still be standing 100 years from now.

[@jaylils]

These so called neighbors are just bored. People show their true nature during times like these. Hope karma hits them hard !! Cheers Shawn! Thank you for the channel.

[@virginiareid5336]

I learn new things I missed as you build the cabin the first time. Thank you for refreshing things I'd learned but allowing the opportunity to learn more.

[@modernvintage8652]

No too often I’m here this early! Hi from Australia mate! Loving the new beginning!

[@ricknsw71]

Same here been watching shawn no for a while

[@sandrahoglan7452]

Love your videos. Keep them coming. Sorry about your unfortunate episodes with neighbors. Some people are just jerks.

[@sharibushnell190]

Good morning Shawn ! I just love your video's and it makes me so mad that your neighbor is so rotten and jealousy of your easy life and i love and share with friends and family about how you build your home off grid . Anyways have a beautiful DAY.

[@normabenavidez2138]

This is like a "refresher courser" for the winter session. Reinforcing information from past projects. Good deal!

[@Barbarra63297]

Leather is an amazing textile, I bought an entire black cowhide and have used it for many projects from wall holder for incidentals used with my woodburner to recovering chair seats, to knife and tool sheaths. Truly a versatile thing.

[@luca3938]

Amazing video! Can’t wait to see the new cabin progress

[@MrOsdwall]

Mr. James, I really like the fact you are moving to a new location, I know it should be hard, but it is also an opportunity to make changes to a new cabin, maybe more space for family, also maybe better locations to other buildings, etc.... I hope to see more guidance about your carpenter techniques (Those I like a lot), maybe this will be a new opportunity to have family closer than before and see how you trespass your acknowledge to your daughters. I know there will be a lot of really good content for Self Reliance.. Hello from El Caribe (Dominican Republic)

[@cliftongregg6366]

Shawn love the channel really appreciate you sharing your life with the viewers. For what it is worth on future doors my suggestion would be to build U channel with 3 boards or dado a thick board to get the U and then float a glued up panel in the frame made out of the U channel. Give yourself 1/2 to 3/4" of gap and U overlap for expansion and contraction on each side and likely much less on the bottom and top. Typically something compressible in each side of the U keeps the panel centered. You can still do the X pattern on the back of the door just attach it to the frame not the floating panel. Best Regards

[@clydemorris3927]

Ole Blue stove is back 🤠

[@clydemorris3927]

Shawn think your wife bought the stove for you then.

[@vonderloo3184]

Nice looking leather! I had the same problem with a chicken coop door, years ago. But being that chickens didnt care about looks, I glued foam board to the inside of door.

[@robertferguson9764]

Love the door and mini root cellar Shawn!!

[@MrBugman2525]

Great craftmanship on your cabin

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Interesting infos about the whole door issue... Much love from Switzerland

[@latifshah6573]

Very Nice and Strong Man.

[@jonasendvoldsen5206]

Hi Shawn. The main reasons for the sag of the door is that the diagonal piece, the one that is one continuous piece, needs to go from the bottom of the hinged side to the top of the unhinged side. If that makes sense. Because that is the side that can actually support the weight of the door. I hope this can be of help to you in future door designs. :) Keep up the good work!

[@giselecontassotdesayvre8090]

bonsoir Shawn..tout à fait....les métaux, le bois, le plastic et autres.. subissent les changements de température...dans la véranda/atelier..malgré les joints renouvelés entre le mur du fond et la toiture, l'été il y a un jour..ma chienne et le chat cherchent la fraîcheur quand le poêle est allumé..Flanelle devant la porte et Flocon sur le carrelage..les deux chatières entre la cuisine et la véranda..et menant à l'extérieur régulent la température..bonne continuation..j'apprécie vos conseils...

[@jimadams4415]

You are 100% correct about how wood reacts to RH%. However softwood reacts a lot more than hardwood in the CD or cross direction to the grain. One reason being the fiber lengths are much greater in softwood(conifers) especially Doug Fir if you’re using that. Softwood gives greater strength which is why paper bags are all softwood. I would recommend using hardwood on anything where reactivity is a concern. Just my 2cents. I really enjoy your videos and journey! I wish my small forest had more softwood. Good luck with the new build. Jim

[@mimimoyo5179]

Hi Shawn. In the next cabin, I suppose you could build a small low ventilation flap close to the ground, that you can open and close just for Cali, to allow cool air in.

[@dsop66]

I will say it again...I love watching these review videos with the present day Shawn giving commentary

[@46tatty]

So excited to see what you will be doing with new cabin...

[@oceanofsound73]

Always entertained 100% with your vids, thanks man...

[@bryanbsa8094]

Shiplap the boards. They can move but since they overlap, still draft free. I've been thinking about a door/jamb frame that uses an 45° mating surface that would allow it to self adjust for width shrinkage. It would then need a Claw/pull type of latch because of the expansion/shrinkage factor would move the point of contact forward and back with the changing door width. ie: the door would close further in in the winter when the wood was dry, but be able to close not so far in , in times of higher moisture content.

[@robertferguson9764]

Love the cabin and furniture!!!

[@denisemires1150]

Love Cali, she’s a beauty!

[@mikeunum]

It was an easy way to fix the door. And it will work for you. Next time new ideas. That's life ;-)

[@patriciabeyer7824]

🤗 Good morning. ☕ The door looks really good. It probably keeps the drafts out really well. 👍👏👏 Thanks for sharing this video. 👏👏👍🙏☝️ Be well and stay warm.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Shawn, An enjoyable video... have a good week... Take care Paul,,

[@sonicclang]

As crappy as it is that your neighbors have caused you to start over, it's also kind of exciting to start fresh. Although, I'm sure at your age, and after all the work you've put into this place you weren't ever thinking you'd be starting over again. Do you think you'll make your new cabin bigger? I'm curious about that. I look at it and think it would be pretty claustrophobic and tight, especially if you have plans for your wife to live with you again in it. I look forward to watching everything come together. Yours and "The Outsider" have easily become my favorite two channels on KZbin.

[@crickkett7510]

Has he said when his restart begins?

[@sonicclang]

@@crickkett7510 I haven't heard him say exactly when he's going to start.

[@crickkett7510]

@@sonicclang , ok. Thank You!

[@kazmtablet2146]

Shawn had already planned to build a second cabin, but the plan changed. Now the new cabin will be built on his second property.

[@crickkett7510]

@@kazmtablet2146 , right. I’ve watched the recent videos. Wondering when and also if it will be a different design. Rather sad situation after all the years of work he’s done for the current homestead.

[@DeborahAnneWeber]

I think you should rent this place out - especially to US military groups & let them know about your creepy neighbor.... It'd be a cool AirBNB sortof for militias, military, etc....

[@markhudspeth8503]

I agree but was thinking hog farm also lol but he has three good Neighbors....

[@lindapetersen1800]

Oh Oh YEAH Shawn That is what I have thought of butt was afraid to say HOORAY to the MILITARY they will make his life LIKE HE you fill in the rest BUDDIES!!!

[@lindapetersen1800]

@@markhudspeth8503 Or Sheep hahaha

[@vonderloo3184]

Peafowl. Ha.

[@ohske]

God Bless you

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Blessings! I am so excited for your new chapter! ! I am watching your videos a few years ago and enjoying and learning something new! God Bless ! Have a great week!

[@larrymckay8013]

Larry m, Washington state. I have been watching your awesome show from the beginning. I told my son after watching you cook, fish build stuff I feel inadequate! Keep it up my friend

[@lisaarehart1637]

Good morning!

[@canadiansky4839]

This is a great video very happy with the progress the change has been great I can’t complain

[@TaliGvir]

I can't wait for your next and new adventure I'm so excited for you and your family and remember everything happens for a reason so I guess that it was meant to be woohoo 🙏👏👏👏

[@deesa3500]

sure nice to take a walk down memory lane, and to see and or the upcoming new improved ideas put into cabin, can't wait😀

[@glendajune9140]

Glad to hear that you have many ideas in your head, for your future cabin.💯👍🏾❤️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@carolaustin123]

Wow love the leather on the door and the studs looks amazing. Well done.

[@steveblankenship2413]

well that answered the ? about the light and air getting in the door,you are one heck of smart man the way you build thing with your hand tools, my little brother does the same thing God Bless you both

[@T.E.P.]

ooooh that vapor off the snow on the fire .... great intro

[@theeduardox21]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos Shawn!

[@sondraboschert7144]

Thank you

[@louhorvath344]

Love the door with the nail look. Granny fan

[@djmoulton1558]

Another way of building a door from rough-sawn lumber might be to make one side of 1x's glued together and a second layer of 1x's set perpendicular and glued and screwed into the back of the first layer.

[@mariaparker7545]

It must be a lot cosier with the door covered it looks fantastic.

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

Probably should also figure where you should get your cold air return too.. I think air flow and moisture are one of the most interesting aspects of building science that folks dont think about when designing small spaces...

[@athollmcnicoll256]

And we always thought Cali was your night guard dog, so that any human or animal trying to gain entry would be put off by her growling or barking but now the truth be told, she prefers a colder climate to sleep within. Cheers Shawn and Cali . Merry Christmas to your family and a guid New Year.

[@ronhart288]

Very nice homestead. Happy Holidays to you, & your family. Love the channel, be safe, stay healthy, God Bless everyone.

[@okayklif]

You are always great and we like your nice dog like a human being keep safe and meery christmas and new year 2021 and to u and your family. And forget bloody neighboors. Enjoy life in your paradise.

[@Melicoy]

Fire Place. Drill small hole in log beside fireplace or... vent from crawlspace OR even better hole in opposite corner so warm air is pulled into crawl and cold air pulled close to fireplace... Instant heated floors

[@linedanzer4302]

*Have a good week Shawn!*

[@SteveMac.]

Shawn, why were you using those needle nose to hold the tacks? Scaredy cat...LOL 😂

[@RUSLexplorer2020]

Wow! Learnt many things !

[@badapple65]

I remember that kid!

[@ingridassoon6958]

Mr Shawn i truly wish u could hold ur ground for all dat hard n tireless work u put in develop ur property its not fear but i understand if ur moving its fir ur safety n dat of ur family, i hve enjoyed d progress of dat place d cold d hot n windy times u n cali u guys made me laugh n enjoy each video but this too shall pass.

[@chrissiedavey397]

Great idea

[@marygordon3032]

Looking forward to seeing more of your awesome video’s, thanks Shawn! 🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@douggibson276]

Great video Shawn. Outside air feed for you wood stove excellent idea...

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

I remember when you made this door I watched it..😍

[@triciaanddennisb9548]

I'm confused, is you are moving, why are you continuing to build

[@stevenfalls2297]

This video is from when he created the Cabin door. The workshop he is building now, is at his new property.

[@SamerTube]

I think you should Fix it. Not change it I remember the day you build it It’s Original 😊

[@davidmesser8619]

Ditto from the great state of Missouri. Vaughn

[@user-ig3kd6vt9x]

ชอบคุณมาก...ติดตามคะ

[@andrewgraham9645]

God closes doors and opens new doors..

[@gianfranconiccoli80]

James ti seguo da tempo ,sei eccezionale ,saluti da Firenze .

[@kekoamaunakea4473]

Awesome show Shawn!!!🎄🤙🏽🎁

[@marylouise890]

Hi Shawn 😊

[@Biber0315]

The door is sagging because you put the full cross diagonal member in the wrong place. It should go from the lower hinge to the upper opposite corner. It's only natural that the cut diagonals would want to slip and sag. Roy Underhill did a whole show on doors, and probably addresses them in one of his books. You should look into it.

[@aliciabousquet5821]

Always fantastic seeing your work. Stuck in California during this dang scamdemic. Lol. God speed. Blessings to you.

[@smesh4190]

Dont know why americans are calling it a scam, u guys have the highest death rate in the entire world lol

[@dominiqueberthou4537]

elle est belle votre cabane

[@sandraferreirasandrinha8665]

Olá sou a Sandrinha de Salvador na Bahia Brasil eu amo assistir os seus vídeos você é um homem muito inteligente beijo doce no seu coração

[@ExtremelyFrugalTinyHouseLiving]

Nice!

[@Huntgary]

A builder I know in Jackson WY that boils muti million dollar homes told me his custom door builder uses 50 yr silicon to glue his doors with, as it will allow expansion in the joints without breaking the bond,

[@fred-san]

Polar blanket ☃️

[@josannefromin7750]

Have a great life to U, me and ALL........

[@L1vR-1948]

Thanks for this video :-) 👍🚪 👍

[@petraurbina8329]

Beautiful Jodi blessings

[@velveleh]

Good morning Shawn: have a great day. Sorry to see your neighborhood is a jerk.

[@stevenr8606]

At least Shawn isn't afraid of his shadow... like his neighbor.

[@Koolala75]

Neighbor is jealous

[@davidmesser8619]

The neighbor is both jealous and a bully. By moving, Shawn is giving the man an opportunity to make things right, and to be a gentleman. Vaughn

[@ardsley2239]

@@Koolala75 envious,truer never said.the worst kind..

[@MrBugman2525]

U know his neighbor reported me to you tube because I was going up there to play the USA national anthem at his house 24/7 ,like his jerk neighbor played loud and mean music

[@mikefurness1598]

My thoughts when I saw your door was why did you not use some form of a shiplap joinery on the edge of each board. That way you would have a joint that could move but yet was still relatively airtight. Just a thought and you've probably already thought about it. Love you videos keep in coming!

[@andreagarcia7943]

SHAWN EXECELENTE VÍDEO BENDICIONES ABRAZOTES SALUDOS

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

Sheesh you have everything! Leather strap, hinges, etc. Did you build a hardware store on your property??? 🥰

[@Tarassio280]

The curtain on the door pick up, so as not to blow the wind

[@wildernesstools9846]

Nice sharing. 😘