Secret to Quick Debarking- Ep 2- Outsider Log Cabin

In this episode of the "Log Cabin on a Budget" series, I begin the work of: selecting, felling, limbing, and debarking the trees I'll be using for the cabin.

[@jasonwilliams3475]

What is so encouraging about this video is that you show your failures and struggles. This let me feel like i can do this too. USA

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Jason Williams Glad you're enjoying the series. Thanks for watching Jason!

[@ArsonistArborist]

A few recommendations to keep you alive and healthy: eye/ear/head protection. Widow-makers are common when dropping trees and a helmet can save your skull, even if you're left with a nasty headache. Chainsaw pants might be a worthwhile investment too. Also, a chainsaw with a chain brake is probably a good idea. I was shocked to see yours didn't have one. I've had two Poulins, a Stihl, and a Husky, all of which had chain brakes. Didn't even realize they made saws without brakes anymore. And a couple quick suggestions to make your work quicker and/or easier: google how to use your felling sights, purchase a quality chainsaw with felling dogs, and invest in a cummalong.. that will help tug all those trees that get hung up. Loving the videos, keep 'em coming!

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

Any links to these items ?

[@ArsonistArborist]

Sure. TreeStuff.com

[@franotoole2702]

a chain break is actualy not that important compared to chainsaw pants. its actualy very hard for the hand holding the chainsaw to come into contact with the chain. buts its alot easier for the saw to kick and cut your leg. alo

[@BRENDANTHERED]

A chain break is more to protect a persons upper body and especially one's face during kickback, to the best of my understanding. When a saw kicks-back, it usually swings up towards the face, and the break can be triggered by either the forward hand or wrist against the chain-break lever, or it can be triggered by the inertia of the kickback itself.

[@rayemacfishing]

Good advice

[@Comments-wy9si]

watching from Auckland New Zealand....love your channel and mannerisms - my 11yo loves to learn these skills - keep up the wonderful work - God Bless

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Comments 1234 Thanks! I'm glad to hear that you and your 11yo are liking the channel! God bless you too.

[@glennwilliamson7911]

South Bend, Indiana USA. Just found your channel. I’m a Pastor and it’s great to see a channel the entire family can watch. God’s blessings.

[@markmcivor3863]

Watching in Ireland. I'm going to build myself a log cabin someday also. Thanks for making these videos.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Mark MI Thanks for watching Mark!

[@clashwithpat5106]

Update? Ever build it?

[@philwright6657]

from phil ex uk, living in bulgaria for last 10 years. love the vids , you are a credit to the young people of your country

[@williamleopold507]

My husband and i are enjoying your videos

[@johnsparling8940]

Very interesting. I hope you continue these videos. I am now 70 years old and in poor health. I have lived my dream of being a mountain man. I am now both too old and in poor health to continue doing this. I am now relegated to only watching young people live their lives and dreams.

[@wyopobo5339]

i'm martin, a new subscriber from Wyoming. i live in a small cabin, on a gravel foundation, 100% built by me. i am enjoying the series so far..

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

From Canada also. Nice work!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+The Wooded Beardsman Awesome! Nice lookin' trout by the way.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

OutsideFun1 Thanks man! What part of Canada are you in? I'm working my way through your videos! Awesome series so far!

[@bren4741]

Do you happen to be from Manitoba?

[@fallmax]

@@TheWoodedBeardsman How do we get to your videos

[@boomerrob9223]

from Scotland.... Great vid. it's good to see someone learning on the job and showing it to us. So often in these videos we are left with the impression that it's all seamlessly smooth.

[@All4Most]

"being able to debark a tree with significantly less effort was a-peeling to me" :-) You have the perfect way with words.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Unless you just want the manual labor your need a couple of cheap tools: a spud chisel and a wire come along would help immensely. Also when falling take off your gear so you can move if the tree does something unexpected and move quickly. Good project. Doug

[@markc1234golf]

Ireland love your channel esp the wild crafting :) keep it going learning lots here :) love the sharing going on all over KZbin really appreciate each and every one putting out what they know and can do

[@nhcaesar9556]

New Hampshire here. I've been watching for a while now and enjoying following your cabin build. Tip for felling: get a hand winch ( come-a-long) and either a good long chain or towing strap. Then fasten the chain or strap high up on the trunk using a ladder. Then you can winch the tree down through the branches. Also I find that when using a log lever if you place it under the trunk close to the butt and lift UP, the trunk will move along until the tree crashes down. Good luck!

[@toshacampbell3049]

State of Oregon in the U.S. Going to start homesteading this coming summer with family and really enjoy getting helpful hints and ideas for a more simple lifestyle. Keep up the great work.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Tosha Campbell Thanks Tosha! Good luck to you and your family, and I'll keep making those videos.

[@Jigaboo123456]

Good luck with the rest of your cabin, I know how much hard work goes into building and maintaining them. I've had one here in Scotland for the past 40 years, and it's been well worth it. I live in Glasgow, but I have a cabin in the hills less than an hour's drive way. No electricity other then 12v for lighting and some 12v tools- I don't WANT any bigger voltage, if I had then maybe TV , computer, etc would follow! It's great to get away from crap like that, especially when the kids were young. I hope you and your wife are blessed with kids, and you take them to your cabin and show them nature, as I did with mine. There are too many soft, regimented and utterly useless folk around, it's good to see a young guy who can function well without all the luxuries of modern life (many of which are just BS anyway). I can tell by the way your spirit moved you to do your address from that rock crowned with a tree and greenery, and the pleasure you took from observing the grouse-like bird that you can teach your children well. PS, The two-pole lever -and -reel idea was inventive, but a light come-along would be a lot better. Or even a Spanish windlass, just the loop the rope around another tree and one spar.( use one bowline through the bight of another to make the loop, then they'll untie easily, just be careful with a Spanish Windlass though.

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

Happiness can be found anywhere Just because you like your cabin doesn't mean others will or should also Saying just because people like using technology makes them useless just makes you look like a grumpy old asshole Nobody judges you because of your cabin so you shouldn't judge how others do things

[@terangitawaeareedy6860]

Awesome stuff mate, cheers Ray from Auckland New Zealand

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Te Rangitawaea Reedy Thanks Ray!

[@rjrfcampbell]

Hi from Down under Australia,I am now watching your videos for the second time .I love your attitude never give up.You are setting a great example for young men.Keep doing what you are doing , I am a 66 year old male and have done some stuff you have done in my younger days.It has brought back some found members ,thank you for that .Kind Regards Robert Campbell from Maryborough Queensland Australia

[@dangnearperfect]

Good job de-barking the cedars. Will be watching, one log at a time.

[@MrKenBruno]

Shout Out from Oslo Norway. I'm an American Expat who is wanting to live off the grid, although a Tiny House on Wheels will probably fit my needs better as land is Far too expensive for me here. I'm a Songwriter, which is another definition of 'Dead Broke' so your videos are a good source of knowledge...especially if I am forced to the Outer Fringes of society. Thanks again. FB: kenbruno. Jango internet radio: eagledensby.

[@kirkolsen1962]

$ 20.00 comealong woud solve all those tree problems.

[@GardeningWithPuppies]

Amazing difference in just a few days. We have a lot of trees to cut down on our homestead. I will have to ask the locals when the best time is for easy debarking. Thanks for sharing this.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Gardening With Puppies Just glad I could help.

[@donscheidt4300]

Keep up the good work,good to see young people doing something besides playing video games.God bless you! South Carolina USA

[@expierreiment]

Sir, you got a new subscriber.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Should have brought a ratchet winch, it would have helped you lots. :) Edit : Oh, and I'm from Denmark.

[@sevenacresofheaven7744]

I have watched only a few of your vidios and really like them, I live in Frenchtown Mt. USA (West-Central), I have enjoyed your build so far, good luck and may God bless you.

[@henryhenderson7051]

Really enjoying your videos! Absolutely fantastic seeing what another fellow outdoorsman has to teach the world. Thank you from Carson City, Nevada, USA.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Henry Henderson Hey thanks Henry! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos from all the way down in Nevada.

[@Kickflip690]

Ok so I know this video is 3 years old but I have a question. Why do you start cutting so far up and leaving that much of a stump? Tnx

[@samuelhealy1294]

Mitja Berdajs it is a lot wider than the rest of the tree

[@jenky1044]

Cut the stumps afterwards and using for kindling.

[@BloodyKnives66]

Probably to save his back so he doesn't need to lean over as much, gives him more flexibility also for felling the trees

[@domib.3924]

if you've ever ut down a tree you'll learn its never really worth it

[@tbsnwbrdng7]

Wasilla, Alaska

[@feralme9510]

hi i really love your channel, keep up the good work!, im from finland and im really going to build my own! :)

[@nosajresarf]

In Atlanta, GA but from Michigan. :-) Happy building, Outsider. Thanks so much for documenting your experience. It inspires me to go build a tiny cabin...just as soon as I'm done building my tiny home. Godspeed.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

nosajresarf Glad to know you're enjoying the series so much. Good luck to you on your endeavors.

[@Dvdog007]

I just found your videos and I'm already hooked!! Greetings from Atlanta Georgia!!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Bruce Key Thanks Bruce! Glad to hear it.

[@HardCoreMore]

This is sparta :D

[@joshuagoldsmith9750]

just go out get a chain and come along

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Joshua Goldsmith That's in episode 4.

[@oceanbluelady7760]

Probably to late but, I'm in California, and we just bought 40 acres of forest land in sisiycu county. My husband and I want to build a cabin on it. So I'm watching your build! Thanks for sharing!

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

That is pretty awesome to see your dad up there helping you, too many families done help one another anymore. Thanks for sharing this series, I will be back to see more, thanks again and have a blessed week.

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Oklahoma, USA..

[@peterwright7456]

USA

[@IgotHeliFever]

Howdy ! Outsider from way Down south in the great State of Texas - Love seeing a hard working Young Man with your skills & determination achieving his & his Wifes Dreams! Your first Log Cabin was Beautiful and can't wait to see this new Cabin in progress to finish! Your Dad must be truly proud of the Man you've turn out to be! I built my own 3 bedroom Home, a 40' x 40' Barn & 2 acre horse pasture & stalls on 7 acres of Land over 30yrs ago when I was 25 yrs old! took me 3 years to clear the land install the Septic system & finish the builds so wife and I could move in just months before our first Daughter was born & wife and I did it all on our own! No better feeling in the world then to accomplish your Dreams!

[@kellydclear]

I love seeing how much your debarking technique has improved in the most recent video!

[@jasonplant5432]

And shake the haters.your doing!,there giving opinions and showing. Way to go.you climbed every obstacle.and you kicked the nesting tree down in the spring.(the best time)ha.and you went and did.learned.and because of who you are you shared.not for glory or bragging rights,but simply to share.THANKS BRO.

[@steveklemp2931]

Great channel. Keep up the good work. We are following you from East Texas, USA

[@reevox]

Thanks for making this series possible. I watched the $500 cabin video about 3 months ago and now stumble on this series (probably with the help of KZbin and some of their cookies ...) . i've had this dream of building my own home for over a decade now ... and either I have the time OR the money but never both. I live in Quebec in the Eastern Townships, bordering Vermont! Thank you for realizing this project AND sharing it with all of us ! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Paul Rivard Thanks for taking the time to write Paul. It's wonderful to know that there are people out there, like yourself, that are enjoying the videos that i put out. I do hope that someday you will have both the time and money to pursue your dream. Happy New Year to you as well!

[@OutbacksurveyPerth]

Hello from Perth Australia. I'm an ex Canadian from Toronto North. Retired now. So I took an interest in your tree felling & getting hung up. Also debarking on 1 june when the sap starts to flow. Anyone who harvests Maple Syrup is familiar with running sap. We don't have the dense forests locally but down in our southwest & east of Perth we get a lot of Jarrah Hardwood & eucalyptus trees & some planted pine forests. My bush trips here are to our north west (Leanord) area where we prospect for gold nuggets & camp in a caravan or RV or trailer & Magiolina bed on the rack above the 4wd WHEN I'm on my own. Enjoy your videos. Cheers

[@darren76livecom]

My name is Darren and from Canada, Nova Scotia. I really like your videos and am learning some valuable tips. Thank You so much keep up the great work.Can't wait to see the finished product when I'm done watching your videos.

[@orlandothomas4663]

Thanks Outsider for the awesome videos. From AZ.

[@theotherone58]

Good videos! Was looking for some info on building a log cabin and stumbled onto your videos. Can't wait to see the rest. Madison, WI

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

theotherone58 Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying the series so far. I'm hoping to put episode 5 out before the snow flies.

[@hercules3782]

Norwegian, currently at work in South Korea.Live in Philppines.A few meow years, then done with tropical climate. Enjoy your videos, Keep it up.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+hercules3782 Wow, you've traveled all over the place! Thanks for watching.

[@krystalee7898]

novice outdoorswoman from B.C. Canada here, just starting my journey into the wild edibles and sustainable living. enjoying your videos, keep it up!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thanks so much! Great to have a fellow Canadian watching.

[@LukOwnz]

Love this series, thanks so much for uploading. Greetings from Macau, China ;)

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Wow! A shout-out all the way from China. Thanks for following along LukOwnz.

[@rianmorris4296]

Thanks for all the great information.your videos are awesome.From South Carolina USA

[@glenngoodale1709]

I enjoy watching your progress ..... Thanks 😂😂Great job!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Good vid, the trees are hard to work with.. N your choice of sizes was very good! Good over view for those who have not followed your journey, thus far. Keep up the good work.Thanks for sharing! ATB from Florida!

[@budweiser333]

super late to this channel and this series BUT....enjoying these from the USA. Thank you for all the content.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+budweiser333 Welcome aboard!

[@florancemcwilliams1746]

I'm watching from the United States-- Columbia, Missouri. I love watching you and your log cabin making. I dream of the day I can make and live in a log cabin on my Dad's farm in Amish country. The farm was sold out of the family long ago. You are very positive and encouraging.

[@rickyhuie6365]

I am pleased that I found your videos. I don't watch TV for what I think are obvious reasons so I use KZbin for entertainment and research. I stumbled across your videos about 6 months ago. I enjoy the scenery, watch how you come up with ideas to do the work with what is available to you, your humor, etc. Thank you and keep up the good work

[@tombremer514]

Hello from Tampa Florida USA. I watched you videos on the first cabin. Glad to see you making a second cabin.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Tom Bremer Thanks Tom. And I'm glad to hear that you're following along.

[@dustinnull6956]

I am from Rockford Illinois USA and I love what you are doing with this series. Keep it up.

[@beautifullinda1908]

shout out to you and your family from myself and mine!!! We are in upstate N.Y.🙌🙌🙌 I am German. a lot of family in Germany, Canada,U.S.

[@lindareena]

I'm from Fort Lee, NJ USA and I love your channel!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+lindareena Thanks for watching Lindareena!

[@cherylholmes8677]

You are real trooper dude! I'm really impressed.

[@oldpup4810]

A native Texan here. A small block and tackle set with a "come-a-long" comes to mind to help with your tree felling.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Old Pup Thanks Old Pup! Yeah, I started using a chain and come-a-long in the 3rd or 4th episode. It was slow, but very effective.

[@masonwilkinson2928]

Your videos are very inspiring. Thanks you for making these. When I'm old enough I want to move north and make my own cabin.- Louisiana USA

[@leonjunggeburt9192]

Greets from The Netherlands. Like your "Log Cabin" Series.

[@Kriegar1968]

watching that bark come off at the end was very satisfying. Sydney Australia.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

JW Thompson lol It was, wasn't it. Thanks for watching!

[@interdave999]

Enjoying your videos from Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

[@laughingdutchmen8192]

Im from the usa and I am looking to biuld a log cabin and I found that your videos explained more about how to biuld one than any other video thank you and keep making them

[@cpguru21]

Hello outsider. Vermont USA here. Have 8.4 acres and will be building soon. No cedar though :-( but lots of spruce. Thanks for your videos neighbor!

[@bobhuntley9400]

United States. Just discovered The Outsider so will be watching more from now on!

[@mikedudley3053]

4th will do for starters mate. Of course we love to watch your comings and goings around this cabin project, and what an asset the 'Old Man' is, that's an affectionate term for Father in this country. Would, that I could for mine, as does He! Your Country has a kinda lushness we can learn to yearn for, and it's a Green that pokes its nose at drought. Thoroughly enjoy every blade stroke. We'll be here when you move in! Melb.

[@marcuselia5329]

BTW my understanding of widowmakers is when the tree top or a large limb snaps off while dropping the tree... it tends to javelin straight down. I've been fortunate so far to be able to spot them and run for cover-- I noticed your good habit of looking up while making the back cut. A widowmaker behaves in a pretty characteristic way, and if you have your escape route planned they can be avoided!

[@MrKelso159]

Great video series. Can't wait to se the finished cabin. I'm from Wichita Falls , Texas.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

MrKelso159 Thanks MrKelso!

[@jofrigi]

Greetings from Germany and thank you for sharing this beautiful project with us on KZbin, really appreciate it! Enjoyable to watch and also very informative, so thanks again and only best wishes!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Moritz Bönke Thanks for watching Moritz!

[@mollydavis8677]

I love all your videos! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and your journey. Molly, near Seattle, Washington

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Molly Davis Thanks Molly! I'm glad you enjoy watching all the stuff I put out. My dad drove truck through Washington many times. He said it's a beautiful state.

[@TheXanxis]

From Ontario, Canada. I love your channel !

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Mike Smith Thanks Mike!

[@iliketheorangecheese]

Can't wait to see it when it is finished. From cold lake Alberta

[@b5maddog]

Thank you very much for this educational, fun and interesting video. Beautiful explained and done. Love your humbleness on showing when things don't go as plan. It was awesome with what the old time farmers taught you about the bark and how it did work after all.Thanks again from Lawrence, Massachusetts.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thank you very much! Glad to hear that you're enjoying the series.

[@ldkaa]

Hey, just found your videos, they are great. I grew up working cutting wood with my dad so to watch you doing it the old ways is refreshing. Branson, Missouri, USA.

[@PatNetherlander]

From the Netherlands, Big Thumbs Up for your great series!

[@paulfreeman8857]

I really enjoy watching your series. I'm from the U.S.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Paul Freeman Thanks Paul!

[@badlittlemonkey73]

Hi ya from New Zealand, enjoying watching your journey in building your log cabin keep up the good work.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

***** Thanks Badlittle!

[@thatotherdebra1834]

Hello from Somerset, KY, United States :-) My husband and I are seriously considering building a cabin and trying our hands at homesteading, and we love your videos! I ran across the one on the $500 cabin and am starting on these now, and I'd like to say Thank You so much for sharing your journey. I am learning alot and watching you learn as you go has been very inspirational and encouraging for me! So, thank you once again for both teaching me alot and giving me that extra boost of confidence that we can begin this new chapter of our lives.. Although after 17 yrs. of marriage some might think we're crazy, lol :-)

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Debra McCormick That's awesome! I'm so happy to hear that you've found my channel to be both inspirational and educational. Good luck to you and your husband! And thanks for following along with my journey.

[@thatotherdebra1834]

+OutsideFun1 Thank you, and you're welcome ;-D

[@ashleyfalcon125]

That’s amazing! I hope y’all went for it. Life is really short, you know. 😌 oh & congrats on ur now 19 yrs of marriage!

[@dimitarkolev5211]

Hey, thanks for sharing your experience with us keep up the good work! Greetings from Bulgaria! :)

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Dimitar Kolev Thanks Dimitar!

[@MrGible]

USA, Washington state to be exact, visiting the BC is pretty nice, lovely people you guys are!

[@jordanh.2998]

I'm amazed at how easy it is to take the bark off those trees! I'm from Barrie, Ontario, Canada (but you already knew that)

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

I know! I still can't get over how easily it comes off under the right conditions. lol And yes, I know that. Thanks Jordan!

[@dougmartin7369]

Currently watching from Milton, Washington. Moving to Wasilla, Alaska in about a month. And my girlfriend and I will be building a log home there. She has saved your videos to her computer. Thanks for all the great info.

[@frauneubauer1421]

yeah, I like your videos. Greetings from Germany!

[@ResourceRetriever]

USA. This is a great series to watch. Looking forward to this new cabin. Waiting until June 1st yields amazing results. Peeling the bark off in June off the felled tree looks so much smoother than using a draw knife, both in process and finish.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Thanks for following along! And it definitely does.

[@birthdaybash4721]

Watching from Tampa Florida. Love it.

[@Crewsy]

Practically next door neighbours here in Barrie Ontario Canada. Hopefully all the snow is gone from the forest and the mud holes start to dry up for you soon.

[@inurwife1]

That was so funny, lol, You rock Outside.

[@harleyrider51561]

Maine, USA. Great videos, I really enjoy them.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

harleyrider51561 Much appreciated! Thanks for watching.

[@flacoral]

U.S.A. (Florida). Don't build cabins but always wanted to. Always enjoyed peeling walking sticks, of which I've made a lot. Anyway, love watching log cabin builds and look forward to yours.

[@sharonwiley2893]

I never seen a tree as a strip come off the tree logs it is beautiful to see him doing that as you learn the things they do in the wood to build the cabin on the way they get those logs together as one at a time and very patience my people .lol it very nice out there ok .

[@jeffschwartz7049]

Happily watching from Atlanta, Georgia, USA!!!!!!!!!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Jeff Schwartz (Earthlinked) Thanks for watching Jeff!

[@gia777gia]

enjoyed your series, learned a few things too! I'm from Northern BC; Canada and I have a tip for you. If you are having probs debarking tops of logs/trees because it's drier, boil water on your camp stove and pour it over the bark it will soften it uqite a lot. cheers!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Gina Dawn Thanks for watching Gina! And thanks for the tip!

[@jimfurman3145]

Very interesting series ... I am from Texas ... Dallas/Ft. Worth area! Thanks. Jim here!

[@devin3461]

I've always enjoyed the outdoors, though I haven't had too many experiences of living out there (besides camping with the Boy Scouts a while back). But anywho, I'm planning to build my own cabin when I'm a tad older with a job and all that (good ol financial security), so I was searching around the vast reaches of the internet and stumbled upon this channel, which to me has been both the most informative and fun series about how to go about making my dream come true! Thanks a ton for your videos! ~USA

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Devin McSweeney Thanks Devin! I'm glad to hear that you've been enjoying the series so much. In the beginning, when I was researching how to build log cabins on the internet, I was surprised by the lack of useful information on them, so that's when I decided to start posting videos on the subject.

[@jf8947]

Enjoy your videos so far. I,ll stay tuned. From Virginia.

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+J F Thanks for watching!

[@petexx5]

I'm from Clifton NJ U.S. Thanks for making these awesome videos keep up the good work

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Peter Polska Thanks Peter! I certainly will keep working on the cabin and this series. In fact, I should be releasing Ep. 5 within the next month.

[@rjrfcampbell]

Keep doing what you are doing do not change for anyone .Kind Regards Robert Campbell