Off Grid Log Cabin Build - Scribe Fit Part 1

[@jenofthenorth02]

Thank you sooo much for taking the time to explain this process!

[@offgridwarrior]

Thank you sir. All the best to you.

[@natetraff]

There's alot of videos on scribing and yours is by far the most informative. Good job 👍

[@offgridwarrior]

Your comment is much appreciated slapyasilly. I'm glad you were able to take something from it.. all the best to you.

[@gabrielglouw3589]

Great video. Greetings from another scatterling of Africa.

[@offgridwarrior]

Greetings boet. Thanks for watching.

[@treeclimbing7798]

Off Grid Warrior I highly recommend removing Batt Insulation from Flooring. It WILL get wet or damp & Mold & Mildew will Rot out flooring. Not to mention the bad smell. Take my word. Otherwise you must ventilate under the insulation which will help. Tight screening over venting will prevent insects from getting in the floor space. But plenty of ventilation is a Must!!

[@patriciakirk5565]

This is by far the most informative video I've found in the internet .Thank you for the up close look and the right light makes a big difference.

[@MichaelCarter]

Thank you for talking me through your method. That really helps me to grasp what is being done.

[@TheCaptainAJ]

A great trick that worked for me was using a fine point felt tip marker instead of the pencil. That way you don't need any water and the scribe mark is much clearer

[@alexandrecyrgauthier528]

Thanks !! This will help me with my cabin 😎

[@o-i-c-udisolve8352]

You truly are a great off grid warrior...looking to become one myself. Thank you for the inspiration...peace and joys my brother.

[@johndoe-uz2kc]

Makes you really appreciate the work you see in alone in the wilderness,no chainsaw or modern equipment and it still looks ace,awesome vid👍

[@glendahughes448]

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to help teach others.

[@gerardswanson8217]

awesome video and teacher great learning ,too- instruction , im in construction as a - carpenter , repairman over 25 yrs

[@stephenzevetchin]

I love revisiting these videos

[@ashleyhuss3131]

Thank you for posting this! Looking forward to watching the other videos you post :) as a single mother of 3 children, this is what i plan to do for our off grid homestead :) my kids and i actually just watched the first 2 videos on this. Thank you! It really helps put what needs to be done into perspective. At first i had planned on buying a log cabin kit and assembling it. But i think if i can buy land with timber on it and do it myself, that id really save a lot of money. Thank you so much! God bless you! And nice ar ;)

[@groovetunes]

Ashley Huss this is not an easy task. It comes with experience.

[@TinyBoatConcerts]

This is my dream, someday I will build a cabin like this.

[@koningbolo4700]

I never build a log cabin but I have used the scribing tool a lot building van interiors... I found the pointy metal tips to be a bit of a hindrance. I changed it out with the tip of a thicker knitting pen, which is much smoother and has a more rounded tip. It works very nice almost like a ball bearing. If you need the more accurate pointy tip you can always change back to the original metal tip.

[@amrasurvivalchannel2708]

looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you good luck and good weather hopefully thanks for sharing always learning

[@tipstoes1079]

I’m really thrilled that I found you thanks for keeping things simple you did me a huge service by sharing thank you!

[@BacktonaturelivingCom]

Sad to see the mean comments to this video. I think you are doing a great job. Your walls look so much better than with all the white/gray stuff in between the log (log chinking?). Great video.

[@Alaska-wild]

we appreciate your videos......we are preparing to build our cabin in Alaska!....love and peace always also survive!!!

[@offgridwarrior]

+D smith Thanks D smith... all the best with your cabin.

[@dumanhieu]

Good instruction and explanation for scribing plus It might be a great idea to also describe how to setup a story board for those who don't have a clue

[@Shemdoupe]

when he mentions the cubical thing... I jsut put my head down and fake cried lol. I'm sitting in a cubicle watching this.

[@offgridwarrior]

Good one, that made me chuckle... hang in there!

[@ramzirondes387]

at last i understand the scribing from this guy. as many videos before i had been confused.

[@40intrek]

Nice work and a lot of it !! Makes me appreciate Dick Proenneke old school way of doing things.. Keep it up...

[@rebeccajray871]

You are a very good teacher, thanks for making videos about this. I plan to make a cabin in Oregon someday. And probably I'll be doing it by myself because I'm just a do it yourself kind a girl. Mine will be a smaller cabin. I love how rustic yours is turning out.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Rebecca J Ray Good luck with that, the Nazis have taken over the once great state of Oregon and log cabins aren’t to code.... I gave up on the idea of a cabin in Oregon and bought land in Alaska,where they have code, but inspections not required outside of one borough and seven biggest cities. (Leave to go build next week)

[@Appalachia7778]

Thank you for all of the attention to detail. Pretty awesome process. My g/f and I call you the Vulcan (logical)!

[@canesser1]

Appreciate your effort here and attention to detail (not to mention taking time out of a construction schedule to help others). I've watched a few different methods, including "pig trough corners" and this certrain is the preferable approach in the long run. Looking forward to following your progress. Been looking for an appropriate piece of land for some time now, the search continues . . .

[@gia777gia]

great scribing thanks for sharing your cabin and CHEERS!! from northern B.C. Canada

[@kenstockton7442]

I really like the scribe method. Yes I agree it does make more time but you save having to stuff the cracks full of moss or whatever elce you use. All I would so after placing the log is caulk it with a transparent cylacone and seal it up

[@alexsc01]

This was a great video! My first project is a hexagonal "kota" or teepee.

[@CleanTeamSolutions]

I just found your channel, this is my first video and I've subscribed. I think you're amazing, very informative, caring, funny......loved every minute of this. ✌ and 💖

[@sorialambutarbutar1944]

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[@StefanSSimon]

thank you so much. you are really a great person. You really show how to do. Great job... Keep doing

[@douglasthompson2740]

You are doing a good job but it would probably be much easier to have a small chain saw for the notching and grooving with as much as you have to do. A little 8" bar or so would be much better to control without having to muscle it. I know it is tough to be on a budget but that would be a wise investment. That will be a nice cabin. The other thought I had is that mineral wool insulation is a bit more money (not that much) yet will dry out if wetted and critters do not like it. As an added bonus it doesn't 'air wash' as easily as fiberglass and it doesn't give you the itch when installing it. Also doesn't get in your lungs. It really has the benefit if your cabin is going to be left unheated for any length of time as it doesn't mold either. Just a thought. Is this cabin in British Columbia? Winter in October and Douglas Fir leads me to believe so. That means cold winters and long so build her snug. You are doing a nice job. Doug

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Douglas Thompson +1 on the need for a SHORT bar....

[@clasijuls1]

Just bought a piece of land in Tsitsikamma ,thinking of doing this for sure .Will be watching all your vids and asking questions .Missing Africa here in middle -east sandland !!

[@musicisbrilliant]

Youre a great guy for sharing this information. BEST videos on youtube. Definitely subscribed! Keep it up! Id love to see updates!

[@dertobi197]

Great video. Greetings from Germany :-)

[@njcamocutie7085]

Love your skills...You remind me of Phil collins

[@chrome2yourdome]

thanks for making these videos , you do a great jobb explaining things and i love the work your doing.

[@SBee-yo8me]

good advice on scribing always wondered how to do that now i know...thank you so much!

[@offgridwarrior]

+Shorty Baldwin Thanks Shorty... glad the video shed some light on the topic for you.

[@carpintariarustica]

great work. I built one in Brazil watching quality videos like yours. I have some videos of the execution. It's a shame we do not have easy access to these wonderful tools, such as this log scriber from Veritas. great job!!!

[@cae81celia44]

Nice, you know the channel my self alliance love the work you done

[@MurderinkAustralia]

Thanks for the information, I found this extremely informative.

[@ericdowney6374]

I just noticed the AR-15 among the level and peavey and sprayer in the background. A guy needs his tools!

[@offgridwarrior]

Yes Sir... good tools can be handy to have. Thanks for your comment.

[@wilwad]

Greetings from Namibia broer.

[@CezaryRomanowski]

Very good 😊 video, respect & gratulation - professional work.😍

[@randycrews3432]

Don't worry about talking to the chickens, do worry if you think their talking back!

[@406Jeff]

This is great. Thx

[@andreasgran3568]

Love to see more about this build, i wanna make a own off the grid cabin. But hard to find a area in sweden to buy.

[@shanekonarson]

Cool ! Good work mate

[@joebob2436]

love the AR man great vid

[@offgridwarrior]

+joe bob Me too. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tenmilechicks]

beautiful and awesome

[@stevenverrill4348]

from a finish carpenter... you are a border line syco. lol nice work.

[@mikebox]

Funny you said you's rather do that then sitting looking at a screen. Which is what I'm doing on this Saturday during lunch at work.. :(

[@georgecristianiordan3712]

i really apreciate all your advices, its a great video, i am so courious about the cabin, any pictures or a video after you finished it? i want to build a cabin just as you did and your video was very helpfull to me. thanks a lot

[@offgridwarrior]

+George Cristian Iordan Glad you enjoyed the video. We are still building, Winter has brought things to a stop but we should get going again in a month or so. There will be more videos.

[@jamesstockbauer1245]

At first I though your were going a bit overboard on the scribe, but those are the best damn corner fits I have ever seen. You have out Amished the Amish. And stop apologizing for a few scribble lines!! Jesus

[@offgridwarrior]

+James Stockbauer Wish I could make bake like those Amish! Thanks for the comment.

[@loydtromblay411]

Very well explained……..

[@musicisbrilliant]

Man this is inspiring!

[@r.m.l2665]

Nice vid lol AR just casually sitting in the background lol

[@thecessnaflyer6754]

:40 hell yeah I see that AR there ;D

[@michaelsanders8799]

Yes, Please don't cut any cheese while you are working! A serious question; Wouldn't it be easier to get a chainsaw mill to hew the logs? Did you choose to Hew by hand for aesthetics, financial reasons, or merely enhance your vicarious romantic build? Love your videos. I hope to begin my own endeavor in the near future. Your scribe method lessons here have given me new ideas on how I am going to construct my own home. THANK YOU!!!

[@benkfie]

Wow that seems like a whole lot of work. Looks worth it seeing the end product. Are you glad you chose this method?

[@offgridwarrior]

+ben kent-fiebig Yes and no... it looks great and should last a lifetime BUT here I am in Winter still plugging away with scribing which is problematic with icy logs. I am confident in the long run I will be happy that I chose to scribe fit.

[@benkfie]

+Off Grid Warrior thanks for your reply, appreciate it. As you say I'm sure it will be worth it.

[@vincentglass2345]

thats pretty cool!

[@christopherharvey4348]

i'm planing my own log cabin and i love the look of scribeing it looks much flusher. just a couple of question what size log is best and also what would be a good size for two people, open plan living.

[@ppser818]

I saw the rifle too but was more "excited" about that scribing tool ..... I think it's a Lee Valley Veritas item and very expensive! Can't afford one myself.

[@MrSham61]

joinery v woodman ship , my dear friend you would have froze to death by the time you enjoyed your cabin . Dick proenneke is probably the finest artisan of the log cabins rudimentary principles, respect to nature, the silence to nature. By the time that saw of death finished it's work , give the wild life 10 yrs to recover . Try the 3A's Axe, Adze, Augar . Listen to the wind , the river ,the wildlife and then try and understand what Proenneke was telling us.

[@mascarnageofficial5882]

Do you have any videos on building internal walls on a log cabin?

[@zuratube1]

thank you

[@brianhall9368]

So question, when you are going to scribe your line, how do you know where you put the pencil tip on the top log and the point of the scribe on your bottom log. I understand you have to find the widest gap

[@bsasteve]

Thanks

[@Spelter]

Wow thanks for the videos, they are really cool. Is it possible to extend a wall with 2 logs put together? So i use 2x10 feet logs to get an 20 feet wall?

[@afroninjadeluxe]

Is there a quick and dirty way of fitting round logs to each other with a chainsaw?

[@zuratube1]

hi, in summer i am starting to build home like this, i am from republic of Georgia , please tell me where to buy that tool to drow the line, THANK YOU

[@wts7759]

Try using a top handled saw like a Stihl 150 with a carving bar instead of lugging that bigger saw...

[@offgridwarrior]

+Winstanley Trees I would if I had one, typically I use the 311 which is considerably smaller than my other option being a 661.

[@averyhuelsbeck3116]

You said this isn't the method you'd use if you're trying to get it done quick. What would be the right method to use with haste in mind? Something that would insulate and protect just as well. Thanks

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for the question Avery... I would flat side both sides of the logs and do a butt and pass construction.

[@averyhuelsbeck3116]

Thank you for the answer!

[@argentiniantourister7262]

Nice. QQ, are those logs just been cut or they have been drying for.. i dont know... a year or two? is the wood still moist? thanks!

[@SuperHurdman]

There must be some big bears around there with that big gun in the background?

[@offgridwarrior]

+Marc A Gagnon We do have bears around but I would rather not shoot them... a few warning shots is usually enough.

[@WildernessCall]

What if you use logs that are twice as large as the ones that you use?

[@offgridwarrior]

Well I'm going to say, twice as large logs would of required an extra physically able person and mechanical gear, generator definitely power winches.

[@WildernessCall]

@@offgridwarrior thank you I'm trying to determine the pros and cons of using large logs.

[@jondunit6232]

I have a question about the level at the end of your scribe is that only adjustable up and down ? It doesn't tilt left to right

[@ytthieme]

nice vid liked and subscribed :)

[@afroninjadeluxe]

How do you decide on the angle, or, distance between pen and nail?

[@estranged85]

How did people build log cabins without that fancy schriber with spirit leveling tool.. serious question, cause I'm gonna build a fire place outside with logs and these schribers with leveling bubbles are expensive as hell 😅

[@spurtikus1]

You started the series after the foundations? The foundations the most important bit. Any chance of a foundation vid please good sir?

[@natetraff]

The foundation is another topic, this is about the logs. There's lots of videos on how to prepare a foundation

[@briansweet711]

Hey Off Grid Warrior. What have you found is the best chainsaw to work with? I am looking to build in the next few years, I want to build some smaller more insignificant builds to learn on (I.e. Playhouse for the kids, deer blinds, dog house, shed, etc). I am going to practice like I play though and so I want to buy the equipment that will be capable of accomplishing a feat of this magnitude.

[@organicdudranch]

I built a few houses like that 35 yrs ago ,i used a marking pencil called "bottle of ink in a pencil" when the log is damp a light touch would leave a great ink mark, is that what you do, or is there a better way now ? do you stuff the void with fiberglass insulation ?

[@MichaelCarter]

Some people use moss

[@hwdejonge]

from what brand is the scriber?. i am orientating on buying one..

[@lajosgy3062]

Can you please write down the exact name of that leveller tool you use at 4:40 and after?

[@jimtepin4840]

I've spent an hour trying to search for one and I can't find it.

[@adammarxist]

just using a proper woodworking axe to cut the groove or an adze probably would have been faster

[@OGfatherAbe]

I'm working out the details on doing this myself. I didn't see in the vid are you moving the logs by hand and if so how much do they typically weigh?

[@offgridwarrior]

+Chris Abraham Hi Chris... sorry but I have no good idea how heavy these logs are, lets just say no human being is moving them without mule, truck or winch. These are fairly large logs for a small cabin like mine, you could get away with using dry, thinner logs and those would be much easier to move around.

[@mobmob569]

Where do you buy a level divider?

[@MansMeditations]

Where roughly are you in the world? I've always wanted to get my own land and live self sufficiently, but I don't know where's best for wood, compromise on farming/foraging, and hunting and livestock rules cause in Europe its difficult I think.

[@paulmonk7820]

I'm just a curious viewer, and I have a question about log scribing. I can't find any video where a contour gage is used to mark the notches, rather than the compass type scribes. It just seems so much easier and faster to me. If someone here could tell me, I would appreciate it.

[@NihilanthNonServiam]

how many days to build the cabin?

[@almonjacob3496]

Do you have to allow the logs to dry before using them? If so how long and do you seal the ends?

[@offgridwarrior]

+Almon Jacob allowing the logs to dry would be ideal, I know folks who had logs (15-18 inch diameter) drying for two years and they were still shrinking and settling years after construction. I have also seen a cabin nearby that was built with green logs (8-12 inch diameter) and 30 years later it looks great. Remember a log house is a living breathing structure, log cabins require maintenance as the years go by. I am building with green logs and have not sealed the ends. Sealing the ends will help with checking. Thanks for the great question.

[@dannyelmac]

does anyone know what kind and where he got his dividers with the levels and who made them?

[@offgridwarrior]

Hi Daniel, the log scribe is made by a company called Veritas. There are much more expensive ones but this one will do the job just fine, I believe you can find it on Amazon. Good luck.

[@dannyelmac]

@@offgridwarrior thank you

[@emssmiley2002]

Trust the Bubbles! LOL

[@rushbayou5230]

ok... butt ... what if i dont have a scribe? ,,, could i not just use a scrap 2x4(6)(8) and add a pencil to 1 corner and a punch to the other corner. then add a round bubble to the flat of the 2x4 to accomplish the same thing? $200 - $700 for a scribe seems dumb. just saying ;)

[@jasward3826]

at 15.39 I can see that the 1st 2nd and 3rd logs have an upward saddled cut, why is that as the log your working on there will have the usual downward saddled cut. when I build my own log cabin this is how I would want it done, the traditional way, scribed with no petroleum chemical insulation between the logs and whole logs not milled square square although there is nothing wrong with the milled cut look if thats what your after it just depends on where its being built I think.

[@offgridwarrior]

Hi Jason. All the logs have saddles cut facing downwards, I would not have any saddles facing upwards as this may trap water runoff. Unfortunately the pink insulation is all we could get at the time, I agree it is not ideal. I have switched to an eco friendly insulation recently.

[@jasward3826]

+Off Grid Warrior Hi ' I just want to say that I wasn't criticize your work I would never do that especially not having done any log cabin building myself YET, but one day I hope to have my own log built cabin and I didn't see that you had pink insulation, that is your choice to use it if you wish, I didn't think it was necessary to use it when building with scribed saddle cut whole logs. I greatly admire anyone who fells their own timber to build a cabin the way you are here, atb.

[@nssdesigns]

I think today we tend to over think and engineer things and it does take the speed and craftsmanship out of things....kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4qtfJdmp9B-qdU here is Dick Proenneke making his cabin, and see how he uses a simple technique to map the curvature of the underlaying log. He built the cabin in 10 weeks in 1968. The cabin is still standing 50 years later and he lived in it for 30 years through winters at -50°.

[@offgridwarrior]

Thanks for the link Paul. I remember watching that video many many years ago and thinking someday I'd like to do that. Life has become very complicated in general, overthinking due to over stimulation, mass media, 24/7 connected devices etc. I can go on and on. LESS IS MORE. All the best to you.

[@nssdesigns]

@@offgridwarrior I watch Dick Proenneke every day and listen to the audible book on Amazon while I build my lapstrake 21ft sailboat. 30 years and not a women or screaming kid in sight. Fishing, hunting and filming. Guy had the right idea if you ask me...

[@Nathaniel-Heavyfoot]

What’s the aprox diameter of your Logs?

[@AL3SS3R3VIL]

Fascinating! Gave u ur 900th like, great video ive subscibed ;-). Started off watching pc builds 😁

[@skeltonslay8er781]

Approximately how much coffee is required to power one human through this?