Off Grid LOG CABIN Build / Setting LOFT LOGS in Place With Only HAND TOOLS (S3 Ep7)

[@olevegn]

A solid man, building a solid house. Respect from Norway 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇮🇱

[@jakepekarik7772]

The cabin is not just a building but a creation done as only you can do it. BEAUTIFUL...

[@paruhblgen4222]

frame house and roof can withstand 10 tons of snow. This cabin can bear 100 tons

[@yizhong9024]

agree with

[@dancingrick9627]

I love how he is ambidextrous and touches the wood in a compassionate way. He understands the logs and makes them work to his advantage. He is a wood whisperer.

[@timofeyserikof8397]

I love working with wood, and I love watching you work Nik. Your log house is made in the Slavic traditions and, of course, with the use of new building materials. Your log scraper deserves special attention. It makes it possible to draw and fit the logs to each other with incredible accuracy!

[@fiatmoneyeater8568]

I love to watch you with what a calmness and concentration you solve the most different tasks and show many people how one can create everything with an inner balance if one only wants it. You have my highest respect. U are a very great Master of everything belongs. I wish u and your Family the best from my Heart Thank you Nik and happy "Pfingsten" we say in Austrian PS: The Headcamera is ok and a new view on the things but not to long scenses the Viewers become motionsicknes

[@fiatmoneyeater8568]

One more note. A "Behind the scenses" video is always very popular on YT. You can show how difficult it is to position the camera, then go away to film a scene and reposition the camera. Such a video is always well received

[@alandean9323]

I know from experience how much work goes into one of those 'butter-pat' joints, lots. All credit to you for choosing the right joint.

[@heathmix3204]

I have watched this projects since the very first episode, and you never fail to impress. I agree that the use of hand tools is really satisfying, and it is also possible to be much more precise. I was growing annoyed watching another build who was making more work for himself using power tools rather than just simply grabbing a chisel and hammer. You do good work Nik.

[@trevoC132]

The only way to make this project more epic is if is great grandfather planted all those trees himself in preperation for this project.

[@glennwilck5459]

He actually did he said it in an earlier video 😅

[@Ron-ei5eh]

What impresses me the most is that everything is straight and level in the end!

[@klazyy641]

Impressive, Nik! When I saw you cutting (what I was calling an 'interlocking notch') the saddle notch, I immediately knew the function but had never seen such a cut before. Kudos to you and your incredible knowledge and skill with a saw and chisel. Your home is looking fantastic and every nook and cranny will sing out "Made by Nik Rijavec in his prime"!

[@stoney1306]

I’m so grateful for these videos. Thank you sharing this beautiful journey you’re on!

[@DancerOfClouds]

Nik I had to laugh when you said you had to test your "patience" You must be the most patient man alive because you do not ever compromise your dream/vision. Awesome work

[@andreisharma]

These craft skills are a meditation, they make you more patient as you do them more.

[@j-ch8787]

This is exactly what a handy job makes yu learn. Silent and patience.( I followed prestigious university cursus.. Then I worked as upper social category jobs for 5 years. Too borring) . I followed a first educational program as a cabinet maker (2d was as a site building conductor) ... There I realised I had to forget all what I learned before. And... SHUT my fuckin' mouth... Listen... Look... And... Think ! Ask questions. A long path to humility and basic values yu only can learn in workshop on the bench... Observing questionning and getting pleasure in very thin "gains" / valuations yu succeed to obtain with yur skills. Long long path... But then yu know "who yu are". When in a workshop a guy (as good as yu succeede to become) is coming... Stand silent... Look slowly to yur renovation work on an old chest of drawers 18th c. With intarsia... Very expensive furniture. And after a half hour... Look at yu... And just put his thumber up with a smile instead he had "stops" (to evaluate how yu worked and solutions which were possible) on particular points... where yu had difficulties... But was able to understand yu made the best... Then yu know the price of "Schweisse Tröpfen and Blut" (tears and blood) as used to say my Oma (gran ma)... yu passed through during years long. After such experience durind 12 years or more.... yu look at the world with other glasses... Price of everything "sounds" differently. Yu never come back in superficial consumerist world. Cose yu learned the real price... Of everything. And it s a way to some more spiritual mood in yur path of life. Especially if yu are able to Consider the very long path of humanity generations long... to offer us our knowledges and comfort. Carpentry is a good way to approach these "paths of life"... Any handy job I guess...

[@thomasdiebold8165]

Hello Nick, From France with my boys Oscar and Zacharie, 5 and 3 years old. We love watching your videos during afternoon snack. They are an amazing opportunity to talk about so many things, from the four seasons, to the colors of the sky, to the various tree species and obviously the so many steps of house building. Thank you so much for doing this. Here is a message in french directly from my boys: Salut Nick, on joue à construire ta maison avec les coussins du salon, et on fait semblant que les grands coussins c'est les bois et les petits coussins c'est la mousse. I tried to keep it as close as it came from them. Best

[@ndcovidproject9921]

the tenacity and patience with which you do the tasks you set forth each day just boggle my mind. How much of your work is also meditation, to calm your mind of the chaos of the day? I wonder how many of us, your viewers, would still be moving forward, and how many of us would have quit? Been watching since the first episode. Can't wait to see what the finish looks like. Do you have other buildings planned for the site?

[@nancynicholson616]

Hello from Canada Must be summer where you are. I have been following the shipwrights in Brazil on Sailing Yaba. I was blown away by their skill and ingenuity, and then I discovered you. What is it with South Americans. I can't believe the skill, determination, dogged strength, and artistry that goes into your work. I can't stop watching you. I love that you involve the kids, but I do worry working alone you might injure yourself. I particularly enjoy the moments that you stop and enjoy where you live and the spectacular vista's near you home. Your joy in snowshoeing is delightful.iPart of my enjoyment is trying yo figure out what you are going to create with whatever you are working on. I was dumbfounded how you raised those trusses and never thought you'd get that table through the door by yourself. What imagination and heart. I am amazed I am a 71 women glued

[@davelarsen9847]

Nik thanks so much for NOT over doing the hand held camera. You have just the right mix of angles and effects in the videos. Like many people, too much hand held makes me motion sick but on your channel I don't have to worry. I am so excited about this cabin!

[@TheShorebird]

Wow, the whole building shook when that log rolled over to the flat side! This place is built like a fortress. Excellent craftsmanship.

[@stevejohnson1685]

An earth-shattering kaboom! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmranoqQl9eSrbM

[@andrasbenyovszki788]

It' amazing! Your pation and craftmanship are more amazing mate. Greatings from Hungary!!

[@jonhamilton5789]

You are a true artisan and engineer. Love the cabin.🇨🇦

[@paprikadesign3339]

I`m a hungarian living in Australia. I never met a Slovenian before, then a year and a half ago I had to find a sport massage therapist, so I found this lady who is Slovenian and is an amazing person. Then I went snowboarding for the first time in my life, ended up in Rogla, Slovenia. Amazing place. Then I started looking for offgrid videos, stumbled upon all these Slovenian guys with the most incredible woodworking skills. Who knows, maybe I`m part Slovenian :D Good on you Nik, love watching your videos, keep up the good work!

[@Venividivici55555]

The only problem with us Slovenians is that we as a country are so small and that's the main reason not enough people really knows us or our very nice country. I can tell you we are very knows for our woodworking and much else skills:) I am 1 hour away with car from Rogla so i very much understand why you like it so much:)

[@burremurre8704]

I have been watching you since the beginning. You are not like the rest of youtube-builders. You are a one-man-machine. You are my idol.

[@Hyliner1983]

Nik you are one outstanding craftsman with a lot of patients, I commend you, good work

[@stanleychan2367]

I respect Nik Rijavec One man building his own big house. I had see no other man build as big as his.

[@jeant8833]

Nik, When I first came upon your Off Grid Cabin Build I was at the middle point of your build. From what I saw of that first video I knew I'd missed plenty so I began all over from your first video up until today. Your skills are impressive, you show patience, dedication, and preciseness rarely seen. I've picked up some great pointers from you but most of all I have been engrossed in your complete build. Your off grid home will far exceed the 100 year mark and be just as sound. Awesome work. Thank you for sharing. USA

[@harryinhuahin1272]

I have been following this from the beginning and have been astonished at what you have acchieved... but... now you have suppassed yourself...! Fitting these three logs was an incredible display of your expertise - ingenuity, patience, persistence, skills... and to do all this single-handed is just unbelievable. If you had not made these vlogs (slight 'pun' there...) nobody would ever have known what you have achieved. This is my favourite YT vlog... Thank you.

[@Maverickxp78]

You are extremely strong Nik. Carrying logs back to back. And you're not even sweating.

[@darryleevans5930]

Nik, you have lifted the bar for carpentry way above the rest, Your family must be so proud of you, excellent work, and conviction. I am watching you from Australia, and watching you lifting them poles into place I felt like putting my hand into my PC and giving you a hand. again excellent workmate.

[@clatz13]

"Good test of patience" ... dude, your patience is off the charts, no test required :-)

[@j-ch8787]

Tks for showing what a single man can built... Alone. Makes think to my ancestor a Tirolian masonry and carpentry master who used to built a house in a year. Alone ! in lorraine France (close to german boarder) just after the 30 years religious war 1636 /1668. I found one house still standing... the third he made. His annual rythm was "a house / a kid" during decades !!! And tks for this strange mvt I appreciated as a cabinet maker myself : when yu finished to put in place a vertical beam.. Yu spent a short time to... Caress it. I am used to do same on furniture with my eyes (apreciating the reflect of sunlight on french varnish) and with my hands to appreciate the shapes... Round... holes.. Flat surfaces. Nice job yu did...

[@JDSFML]

I could watch this for 10 hrs a day everyday. Love the work and the workmanship you put into everything you do!!

[@Akiran00]

Makes my day every time you share a video, there is love in every log in the cabin.

[@jerrellkull5347]

You never cease to amaze me. Thank you Nik.

[@pattimuscarella6369]

Have watched since the first logs were set. I've watched other long going up and none of the finish work with his precise as yours! I love that you have the patience and demand excellence in your work! My grandfather was a contractor in Des Moines, Iowa, back in the 40s and 50s when they were still doing lath and plaster. He would have been impressed by your precision! So impressive, Nik! From California, USA! A 78 year old grandma!

[@tessabristow1383]

My God, I was gritting my teeth when you had to lower the end into that narrow cut out!!!! Perfection!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Mother and I have been watching you on AT&T, Nest. Glad I found you here. This is the nearest guy, to build by scratch, this monumental log house. WOW👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kenbaustin4533]

Nik, you are a true example of dedicated work ethic. But man am I glad that you are making this out of soft woods!

[@charleslarge9033]

I have been impressed with the raising of the first center pole .It was nice to see someone take their time and use simple physics to accomplish hard tasks You are a Rock Star in my book. keep up the excellent work .I 'm praying for you and your family to stay safe . admirer in Ocala , FL.

[@mikeelwood8626]

A labor of love… nearly finished! Beautifully and skillfully done!

[@robertschreckenbach596]

Can someone PLEASE tell me how anybody can Thumbs Down, Nic's Videos!?! I just don't get it! They most be completely Lazy and Jealous of what this guy is accomplishing! Absolutely unbelievable! We enjoy your Uploads every week Nic, keep them coming! I can't wait to see this completed and what you might have in store for us next!! Peace Brother and enjoy Life!

[@mdhebert]

A very satisfying stage to be at. Feels great to watch these pieces go up, and it's not even my house. :)

[@MrFoamheart]

Working with your hands, its a labor of love. It's satisfying the work, and at the end of the day so gratifying. You may sometimes forget and wonder why you wanted to drain the swamp, but those days pass. Its like therapy only less expensive and it works everyday.

[@Urpuss]

That wooden notch was a thing of beauty, looked like you had threaded a 4x4 through the log.

[@loriN.1]

You Sir, Have the patience of Jobe: To have immense and unyielding degree of patience and conviction, especially in the face of problems or difficulty!! Thank you for sharing!! I look forward to your video's. Your wife must be so proud of you!!!

[@2317354727]

What you have accomplished there is nothing less than magnificent. How you have man handled those enormous logs is just amazing. It is going to be beautiful when completed. You can be very proud of yourself. Bless you and your family in your new home. Patricia Lee from Michigan in the United States.

[@paulinehicks8792]

You've done an amazing job, i cant tell you how much i've enjoyed watching this. Its been so enjoyable through lockdown.

[@mydailylife1410]

OMG... Your hard work is beyond my imagination. Thank you so much for sharing this journey sir 😱

[@marilynlautner2454]

I need to ditto all the comments: your work is meticulous, a work of art, your love for wood is precise AND sensual. You create perfection.

[@THEINNERCRITIC]

My Husband is also from Apace, Slovenia and he is very much like Nik... Has amazingly talented!.. So much patience & has a Calmness that's hard to find..and a crazy determination to get stuff done no matter what!. I believe it comes from Slovenia or just being from this beautiful country that is so understated x

[@polkcellar]

Thanks Nik for taking the time to set up the camera angles as you do. I look forward to all your processes. Watching you maneuver that tree base indoors was epic! This grandmother has been watching since you placed the base supports. The processing of the huge downed tree was another favorite. Oh, and the snow episodes! Roofing episodes were terrifying. Anyway, it's all 👍!

[@michaelshearer3559]

Incredible craftsmanship. This build has been therapeutic to watch, and I can't imagine how good it must feel to build and physically be there.

[@vikings844]

The precision in those hand chiseled cuts is amazing! Great work!

[@ninafodale]

I just can't wait until the loft is finished, your attention to detail blows me away, I'm so happy for you and your family that gets to live in this Marvelous Cabin! 🙏❤️

[@sydneyevans2637]

You can tell Nik is a pro. He's doing all this without a net. Beautiful build, Nik !!!

[@AntiKoraps]

Great job Nik! It's amazing how you manage to bring those logs up and mount it to perfection!!!

[@ajmiller7102]

Practice of patience will prove to be a valuable asset in your life. Great job and very pleasing to the eye. Thanks for sharing your skills and artistry!

[@mattinieminen9826]

Everything you do with those heavy logs, you think twice or more. All that skill of build loghouse seems to be heritage our grandfathers👍

[@bernardpaillet8258]

I could watch you for hours, so fascinating what you do is, you have a courage overflowing with an impressive thoroughness, and all this with simple hand tools ... your chalet will be warm and beautiful, I can't wait to see you again for a new video. I'm making an effort this time I'll translate you into English. Since your first video, I have been watching you and each video has been compelling since that day. Well done to you and see you soon. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😘😉

[@marshallsuber3346]

Your woodworking skills are mad! I really respect your talent and hard work. Thanks for allowing us to follow along. Blessings from New Orleans 🇺🇸.

[@laudecirazamai6990]

I am from Brazil and I have been following this construction since the beginning, and look that your way of working is not for anyone, my congratulations for the work of the cabin

[@eddiewalker7252]

.....high level craftsmanship! OSHA be damned! Lord protect him with many Angels! Definitely will be building a wood-shop with upstairs photography/video lab next! Talented video editing, thank you for all you do. --Austin, TX

[@colbyjarrett925]

Wow Nick, beautiful jointery. That was a great idea to lower and retain strength in the beam. Keep these great productions coming. Stay blessed in all you do.

[@Mr5si]

I started to watch this channel maybe 3 years ago. And I don’t know what will I do if the project will be finihsed. Exelent job, at all!!! And its inspired me, that only one man can do, from the log installing to nowadays. If I see the videos I would believe I can do anything with my two hands (and hard work) Bless to you and your family!

[@mikeecker146]

You are a true craftsman! Thanks for the explanation. Greetings from Minnesota, USA. 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴

[@portugalonawingandaprayer473]

What amazing work ... time and patience for those joints has paid off ... well done ... 🙏☘️😘

[@mab4195]

man, the work you're doing it's AMAZING!!!

[@leoa.633]

I really enjoy the FPV shots with the gopro. Makes it look like I'm working.

[@cedarcanoe]

I have been following from the beginning, totally impressed!

[@WhataTry]

Its simply wonderful work , beautiful, so perfectly knotched and fitted. Thank you Nik.

[@hdibart]

That hybrid joint is a really clever solution. I've never seen that before.Someone in 300 years will marvel at it.

[@j-ch8787]

About "joinsts"... Yu have a good illustration of all technics carpenters all around the world created. Especially in asia... It s absolutely fascinating the way they built houses. Yu should have a look. In europe my references are switz and tirolians (my ancestors were masonry masters or carpentry masters in these 2 countries) or germans.

[@1957jmhiser1]

Beautiful notches. It amazes me how much one person can accomplish with determination. It's going to be a beautiful home. You know, a place like that in the States with the land would sell for several million dollars.

[@j-ch8787]

"Beautiful house".. Did yu notice how he caressed slowly a beam after putting it in place? We are doing this cabinet maker on a furniture when our french varnish is achieved. And my girl friend in Paris said once "pouh... How caressing are yu honey" (I couldn t let her walking in the street without keeping a hand on her skin every second... Ha ha ha!) and as I was stocked by her remark and felt a little bit shamy cose I never realised it could be uncomfortable for her... my reaction was "do yu remember I told yu I was previouly a cabinet- maker... A restorator ?... We are all time long caressing everything around us... with our eyes... And with our hands. Professional "default" /deformation my dear !" She laught and then replied "uuum... Do yu think I am a chest of drawers ?"... " well... if so... An " arbalete" one could fit yu for sure !" I was pleased of my reply : it was a true compliment to her nice body... (" arbalete" is a kind of chest of drawers with round double shapes on drawers facades and round shape everywhere and on sides of the furniture Louis XV) (she was a very nice person typically parisian upperclass woman.... with a true female body with...nice "shapes" )... We laught a lot...together. She never asked me to stop my behavior...in fact I guess she was pleased of my discrete attention to her. When yu love, yu do things with yur deep inconscience. Even at work...

[@suejackson1731]

You work so hard yet never seem to be phased by those heavy logs. You take a piece of wood and turn it into something beautiful you are a true craftesman. God bless you and your family.

[@joepaul2554]

I have been watching your build from the beginning. I am so impressed with your patience, perseverance and attitude during the entire build! You have also become a master craftsman which is even more impressive! Congratulations on great work!! FORZA! 💪🏼

[@themudhutt1]

So very gentle with the wood , quietly building a really lovely home.

[@elliotazus6258]

Hi Nik, Very clever on cutting the joints and explaining the reason for not using the chainsaw. Thank you for sharing. God bless and take care from California.

[@TokenTaker88]

Unbelievable Nik👍 a true testament to what one man and his determination can accomplish. Looks more and more beautiful everyday.

[@jonathanvahl1667]

Your work on this house is inspirational. I love watching your videos! Keep up the amazing work!

[@edmo43]

Good morning friend, There is no better motivation than to enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing this wonderful project you are immersed in!👍

[@gvid90]

You sir are an incredible master of your craft. Very glad to have watched this project from the start. It's been very entertaining and inspiring. Great work 👍🏼

[@derecktbear6478]

NikRijavec Your patience and work ethic is admirable, Unfortunately for the 55 confused, less appreciable numbties.

[@jamesculp3622]

Ingenuity, Inspiration and intrigue. When I saw you put that triangle up to override the elevation challenge, I thought that was the sweet spot of today's video, and then you created that saddle cut !!!! When you rolled it over and it fit like a glove, OMG! The work you put into these video's and your projects help me throughout the day, when I feel like "O Fuck This!" I think well "WWND" (What would Nic Do?). And I stop walk away, rethink the challenge and move on. A little bit better every day, cause a guy like you, I don't know, is working on a project, on the other side of the world, inspiring me to do better. Thank you

[@jemo_hack]

Wow, that is a awesome joinery with the logs, wish you had a vido on that alone, very interesting. Thank you once more for opening up you build to us all!

[@beverlyheller4166]

Nik I’ve been watching since the beginning. You sir are a craftsman and watching you on the journey has been amazing and wonderful. I hardly ever comment but I needed to express to you what a masterful craftsman you are and shows so many people with knowledge, wisdom and hard work you can do anything! I do have one questions. Will you be adding any windows to the first floor? Thank you so much for sharing your journey to giving yourself, your family and future grandchildren a wonderful home. Your legacy will follow for many generations! Hailing from the Pocono Mountains PA USA 🥰❤️

[@jameshaynie4570]

Sure glad you got those logs up there without breaking any of the glass. I love the tenon fit of your logs, that's great ingenuity, locks everything in place solidly.

[@laszlodesimon4768]

Always amazed at your talent and incredible knowledge, the way you can perfectly match your cut logs is unbelievable! Thank you for sharing such a masterful job!

[@col8547]

Such an artist in wood, everything always looks so perfect and beautiful!

[@131dyana]

Your engenuity is amazing. One man and one mind to do it all. Thank you.

[@loloblanc04]

Thanks for sharing this amazing journey. Greatings from France.

[@hatzlmike1]

Hand tools? That is a come along....heehee....love this episode showing the wood chisels and the hard pounding work! Seeing you rub and feel the main vertical post at the end was beautiful

[@LostManFishing]

Such an amazing journey to witness, thanks for letting us see it all 💪👍💪

[@jodejekab]

Another great day of work Nik pretty soon you'll have a Beautiful home for you and your family

[@MateusD_Souza]

I have been following your work of art for a long time, I am very grateful for the internet to see your videos, my greetings here in Brazil.

[@silverlicious2086]

Bringing everything down to its basic level and purpose makes it very strong and solid. Well done Nik.

[@1MartinWaite]

Nik your workmanship is brilliant as per your usual standard. It's good to watch you and can only look on in envy that it's not me building a home for my wife and I.

[@nightsong28540]

Impressive how you moved the logs all by yourself and then block and tackled them up into place. You are awesome, stay safe, be careful, take it easy and keep dry.

[@tinhorebelo1719]

Parabéns para você e sua família em especial a sua filha que tem a vontade de participar, o lugar é muito lindo, a engenharia é perfeita e sua paciência é dada por Deus. Gratidão sempre.

[@nancyjeanharvey7647]

The cabin is going to be awesome, you have put a lot of work into a well built cabin,I always look forward to seeing you.

[@davidgee6574]

Nik, you are a beast. It's fantastic what you have accomplished. I get a hernia (an English word for a muscle tear) just watching you lift those logs by yourself! Keep up the great work and I will keep watching!

[@bagnatoleandro8313]

This is art my friend! In the previous video we learned how the pyramids were built, in this we can see Michelangelo painting the vault of the Sistine Chapel. AMAZING!

[@sparkyrizzo2]

Brave spider at 25:23. Great work Nik!

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

What beautiful saddle joints! I’ve watched you build this right from the very beginning, and have always been fascinated and awestruck by your vision, your talent, and your perseverance. You are doing a truly wonderful thing.

[@mariowickel456]

Nik you're a true craftsman. I'm constantly amazed at what you accomplish

[@danielpennington2374]

I have whatched all the episodes and im amazed how good everything just turns out love the cabin man.

[@desmondfoley3690]

Me too. My 1st video was of him surveying the foundation. What I thought would end up being a common box cabin build is turning out to be the most unique, extraordinary homes I've ever witness being build from bottom to top. I canNOT wait to see the end result.