How To Build A Log Cabin - Simple Straight Lap Notch From Hewn Logs

This video shows a traditional way of making simple straight lap notch using hand tools in a full scribe log construction.
This simple notch historically was not used in living houses, but in small sheds, cabins or saunas where it was not necessary to keep warmth during whole winter. For living houses was more tighter and complicated notches with added windlock mortice & tennon joint.
We will uncover making process of more difficult notches (dovetail notch and Norwegian saddle notch) in further "How To" videos.
This video is made by Estonian traditional log building school - Vanaajamaaja
vanaajamaja.ee/en/home/

[@ron.v]

Fascinating. There once were log cabins all over North America and it was men from the North who taught this skill that was quickly adopted here in the new world. Thank you so much for teaching my ancestors how to live well and live comfortably. If it weren't for you, they'd still be building hot and uncomfortable stick and daub homes like their British craftsmen taught them.

[@jimwagnerclips]

Watching wood working is akin to staring at a fire. Can't get enough. Thank you for your work.

[@BFjordsman]

great video, loved to hear the actual sounds of the work and not music or pointless banter

[@williamlockhart5031]

BFjordsman Exactly!!

[@zakharovaolga7385]

Ce sont intéressante 🤔

[@terencebarrett2897]

Friend 'You are right and also no fancy camera angles

[@razman24]

In Estonia that's all you ever hear.

[@theondebray]

Hard skilled work with old fashioned tools, no power tools. Respect.

[@user-yq3mr3nb2g]

Men who have learned this skill, can learn and overcome everything what life puts in front of them, you are truly blessed. Glory to the God.

[@simon__aslund]

Though it’s very time consuming, the traditional way is the most satisfying way of doing this work. Just the sound of tools on wood. No machines buzzing. Great work guys! 🙌👏

[@1943L]

Love the visual with normal action sounds. No silly music. Thank you for sharing.

[@Ham68229]

I know this video is several months old but, gotta say it. This IS the best style of home building. This puts today's standards to shame and this is what "traditional" truly means. Been a fan of the channel for quite some time now, the videos just get better and better. Thank you. Cheers :)

[@rpdfangon]

I love these videos. They are so calming and educational, demonstrating a unique series of traditional skills normally unseen and unappreciated in these modern times. I can’t wait for more videos like these demonstrating other the notches.

[@cammyers2910]

I love the sound of the bark being scraped off

[@Miff...]

Almost like a crackling fire!

[@cammyers2910]

Just as comforting too!

[@michaelballinger6419]

Enjoyed that too, and the sound of the axes hewing.

[@throngcleaver]

And the lack of human voices...

[@renatoazevedo9514]

Cam Myers kkk

[@georgemcclinton1684]

Thanks lads , for preserving that which is real and bountiful.Hard work, simple sharp tools, patience and knowledge of this labours result.We can live with or within our beautiful forests.Less machinery more skills, we all need to slow down and reflect, production and nurture off soul.Perfect.

[@dwaynerobertson383]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down?? Simply to be negative, I guess. Nice tools, nice job. Would love to see what the completed work looks like. Thanks for sharing.

[@lindamcentaffer5969]

These guys obviously know how to put an edge on a tool! Very good work.

[@TGxANAHEiiMx]

I'm so glad this channel exists!!

[@wizewoods9130]

yes indeed, awesome stuff, absolutely love it!

[@deltanovember1672]

It’s a return to more simple times, a time without industry and the hellish racket that goes with it.

[@CroRower94]

Thank you a lot! Love that "building log cabins" videos, pray for more! 😊

[@adamschaeffer1436]

Being able to share things like this is why the internet was invented.

[@flat-earther]

Because internet people don't do stuff in real life

[@adamschaeffer1436]

@@flat-earther English isn't your first language is it? Because I don't know what in the holy hell you are talking about. What is an internet person?

[@adamschaeffer1436]

@-____- To share information. Maybe this isn't what they had in mind. But I'm also pretty sure splitting hairs wasn't the purpose either!! Why do people have to such douchebags

[@michaelballinger6419]

This is definitely the best side of technology isn't it. Being able too see people doing amazing things. Such craftsmanship.

[@ogarnogin5160]

@-____- Fort Apache was made out of logs

[@1hillbilly]

The best production you've released in a while. What a pleasure to see sharp tools in skilled hands.

[@gnuPirate]

Far out, thanks so much for this video ! So educational. I've never had the experience to use hand tools like this before, and now I am inspired.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Tell me how so many can dislike this? What is there to dislike? Imagine the first night sitting in that cabin with a fire roaring, all nice and warm, knowing that you put such incredible effort into making it. And having a fine woman there to make dinner, and to make sweet love to. That’s living! Such precision in making every log into a home. That’s inherited talent. Speaks volumes without a word said. A very satisfying video to watch.

[@nickcurrie_]

All of those people that disliked this are all cops. Cops are NOTHING but SHIT.

[@MrLeebooher]

The dislikes are from people that have had the life and adventure sucked out of them and cannot conceive doing something of this magnitude as it would require effort and commitment to finish the job ! So use to hitting reset or respawning on their Playstation! Truly no life ! That's who !

[@brosefmcman8264]

They are Joe Biden supporter’s. Typical democrats that don’t believe in hard work

[@theoutlet4132]

The sound of chopping wood...... So peaceful. Like sitting by a fire or the waves of the sea crashing by the beach.

[@maxdemian6312]

Stop caring about dislikes and such

[@tcc187620]

Watching the operator stop...and wait... for the boardsman to clear the receiving end of the mill shows maturity of job site safety. Bravo for watching out for your friend and or co worker \0/

[@DaleDirt]

This was a great tutorial and a very pleasant and quiet construction site . Thank you for not putting some noisy music in the background .

[@einarvolsung2202]

Best way to build. Thanks for sharing

[@thebeardedone1225]

If you have never done this before, you should really give it a go. Its very therapeutic, not to mention the feeling you have after accomplishing it. I can work a draw knife all day, and even though it is exhausting, its very satisfying as well. Enjoyed the video.

[@BlueLineofthesky]

This video is so therapeutic and relaxing. Stress relieve. The sound are amazing and I love each image. I can sleep or simply rest and meditate with this video. Excellent work.

[@jeriatrix4526]

Noticed you abandoned that spud peeler in favor of a draw knife. They work much better. Great vid. Brings back fond memories of my wife and I cabin building in Canada.

[@andenandenia]

Last picture, blue sky, white fluffy clouds, wood logs, crazy beautiful!!!

[@mysticalgraveknocker9464]

My Great Grandfather Blixt built a log home that is still standing strong and looks great. All the modern houses start falling apart after just a few years!

[@ML6103]

That draw knife work is so incredibly satisfying to watch

[@MrZnarffy]

Love the pulling knife. Such an amazing tool.

[@christopherjones4462]

these gents know what they're doing, GREAT WORK.

[@KLIDIMARIA]

Thank you !!! Enery video of you,is an essential lesson !!!

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear Sirs, It's an absolute delight watching the creation of a log home built with so much passion & care. I look forward to seeing the continuation of this endeavour. Very well done. Kind regards.

[@majestic5555]

Gotta love the sounds of working wood! 🙂

[@c14868]

How much relaxing is it...?!

[@MrHelmut1150]

No silly music or endless yapping, nothing but action thank you for sharing

[@steelwheels327]

Wow!! that looks to be a superior method to do logs ....a true art as well.

[@valvol4388]

Thank you! Excellent video! 👍

[@reinholdschmitt7228]

Good job guys, that's really hard work!

[@slickwall]

Thank you for these videos, just outstanding

[@arnomrnym6329]

Great work! 👍😎 Alway good to see, that there are still some people left who are able to do this work the old way, without power tools!

[@thecoolkidnate]

Ok. First off this video was amazing. Second, who watched this and was like “giving this one a thumbs down” haha just crazy

[@user-uo6kv7it3g]

Молодцы мужики! Спасибо за труд👍💪

[@johnlamb95]

I LOVE that measuring technique you did with the nails and the string it’s GENIUS!!!!!!

[@hingeslevers]

It's called a chalk mark.

[@Gunzee]

Nothing to do with measuring, it's a fast way to make a straight line. Bricklayers' use a similar tool called a plumb line, for the vertical a string with weight on the end is used. For the horizontal string and a spirit level is used.

[@rickgomm7432]

Best video I've ever seen very simple, hard work but very worth it hope to see more videos like this from you guys God bless

[@rustyb.1301]

Their tools are so sharp!

[@uncledavesfrontier6846]

Love to see a chisel at work. Beautiful build

[@justintrussell7739]

I've seen 4 of your videos, but this earned the subscribe! I was thoroughly impressed. I watched a few cabin builds, from other builders, but this one was on the money. Every step was simple and with great purpose. Your cabin is an engineering masterpiece that will stand the test of time!

[@shanarablue339]

These are the things that should be taught more , one day who knows if we get hit by a solar flare say knocks out all our equipment , these guys will style be able to create what most con only dream off or if your lucky pay for..... Great video no ruff required 👍

[@holgerw8038]

Hervorragendes Video. Danke für Ihre Arbeit! Excellent video. Thanks for your work!

[@kayilla6413]

these videos are so therapeutic

[@jakub_kuber]

Hard work, respect from Czech republic

[@user-wl4iq4bi1x]

Очень хорошее видео!-приятно было посмотреть.

[@charonsiouxsie949]

It's been a while. We love your style; thank you for this.

[@samyza2005]

I remember as a good waking up ever morning smelling my gramma making bread and the smelling of wood burning on a windy winter snow day 🙂

[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

Beautiful craftsmanship

[@glenparks5175]

Very talented, hard working man!!!

[@creativeearthian1702]

Surely one of the best channels on KZbin. Thanks for sharing!

[@infinitreality]

Old School....Love It

[@ppi8922]

The logs shouldn't be touching the entire length just the corners. The miss will certainly help with encouraging holding moisture and rotting the logs as well. Good work

[@JimBob-pd8ss]

Very impressive and educational.

[@richardparker3150]

Thanks for the video and your teaching us what it takes to do this kind of work. 👍

[@skeets6060]

A sharp ax and and a good eye and doing it many time over,,tis a real art

[@nikolaystoyanov3724]

More videos like this one

[@mattyc195]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing

[@pavelzlydenny6329]

Thanks! Looking forward to seeing more videos

[@SoothingSoundsAndSensory]

Great skill... And hard work! Not a single power tool but fantastic results. Thanks for the share!

[@kellyboggs6079]

Wow a lot of work tremendously satisfying to watch. I wish it was me I know how it feels to utilize something I’ve built by my own hands I’m jealous.

[@h2oskiaddict]

Satisfaction level 10 achieved.

[@Is..4110]

Truly talented craftsmen..

[@almeggs3247]

Awesomely amazing. More and more will come if you show them how to build it!

[@Goldie-dw3pd]

This is the kind of cabin l want to attempt to build. When l was a child my Grandparents lived across the street from a antique log cabin. The really cool thing about it was it had a secret entrance to the stairs that lead to the second floor. Which had an old spinning wheel and a bed. Down stairs it was like the people had left for the day. There was an antique parlor organ and a Victorla record player. We kids had a blast in there. I just want to go back in time and live in such a place.

[@completelydistracted5825]

Beautiful, wish for more videos, hoping u can make my wish come true.😜👍🏻

[@dennisw7350]

Best I've ever seen.

[@Genetk44]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[@bamboohouseentertainment1473]

This is the video I needed in my life

[@tubehound8]

Thank you. Good work

[@brosefmcman8264]

Absolutely incredible

[@zupasonicm.23]

Beautiful Work guys! 👌

[@carlmanis879]

There craftsman ship is great, to be able to do this by hand i have no words to say how great it is. The guy building must be building it for there grandson and he is not even married yet. The time it takes to do one log and there must be a hundred logs in a house. This is truly labor of love. The time it took just to straighten both sides of the log and make the top concave and the bottom convex make the two notches for it to sit on the bottom log and have a log on top drill the pegs and pull the bark off the log and cut the finished to size. Just to watch this video with out cringing I had to run it at 2x speed. The first guy to build one of these house by him self must have really loved the girl he was trying to attract. I would say it would take a couple of years for a guy to do it him self. I just hope when she seen it she did not say it a little small, i would have like the kitchen on the other side.

[@SunderBlue22]

Nice rhythm. Nice log tones...

[@daveybass655]

These guys are highly skilled and those axes are very good and sharp.

[@larryeddings3185]

Beautifully done.

[@waynebrown1609]

awesome

[@user-mi3hi4vt8t]

great job

[@Shrekkv]

Dobra prace!

[@chriswyattyearwood]

Love that debarker and draw knife

[@besimtitiz]

Amazing!

[@ericg1971]

Impressive to say the least !

[@livinglife8333]

Wonderful, I could almost smell the wood and moss and earth.

[@MrGeroth]

Awesome 👏

[@wesleyjohndelaney106]

Thoes tools are definitely kept as sharp as your skills. Masterful stuff

[@merlin47181]

Craftsmanship at it's ultimate.

[@mattr6936]

Beautiful work!

[@curtisgore1611]

That is unreal! Very skillfull!

[@addiefanlow7253]

INCREDIBLE!!

[@sarahmacmillan232]

You guys need to write a book, great video!

[@swordofesau952]

beautiful work

[@MoondyneJoe]

Excellent work guys and it is nice to hear a quiet work site ( without machinery) it is interesting the different way you can scribe in and mate logs, The Outsider does it differently on his build and also so does My Self Reliance (Shawn) on his channel maybe between the 3 of your channels you might be able to combine some part of each others way of doing things and end up with either a better or a more efficient way of doing things? Done for the right reasons progress can be beneficial It is just a thought anyway Thanks for the new postings I am enjoying them very much Tony From Western Australia

[@TheEasyRail]

Northmen's style is much more labor intensive and harder than My Self Reliance or Outsider. MSR or Outsider cut the corners for their purposes. MSR for the saved time and because he is working alone. Outsider due to his available logs (he has a video on why he will need to use chinking). With the chinking method that they both are using it is easier to "hide" the mistakes from notching and scribing. With Northemen technique you will immediately see every mistake and hole from not 100% matching the logs. Turning the logs from round to square is also really demanding and time consuming but it comes with benefits if you don't want to cut corners and have know-how. Probably the best and highest level craftmanship video on log cabin building is the "traditional finnish log cabin building process" video.

[@thecurrentmoment]

@@TheEasyRail can you please enlighten me as to what the benefits are from making straight edges?

[@TheEasyRail]

@@thecurrentmoment It breaks the long fibers in the wall and it becomes more resistant to the wind and rain. I don't know more in detail why it works like it works. Also it's more house-y like and you can use walls easier inside to hang stuff and nowadays being able to do this kind of handmade straight edges has become show-off for the carpenters talent.

[@thecurrentmoment]

@@TheEasyRail that's interesting. I was also reflecting on it and came to the conclusion that it would be a lot easier to notch them together if the sides were straight instead of having a big bulge on the side of the join. I don't know if that's an issue or not

[@hardeepbabhauri7379]

Great job 😀😀

[@maryvanessa9909]

Gorgeous😍 Hard work 😓 Thanks Sharing