S2 EP1 | WOODWORK | FELLING TIMBER FOR THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN AT THE OFF GRID HOMESTEAD

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In this diy woodworking video, we continue to construct the timber frame cabin in the woods of the Smoky Mountains using both modern and traditional tools with a break for felling trees to clear space for the outdoor kitchen, and will use the lumber from the dangerously leaning yellow pines to mill 2x4 lumber for the inside and outside walls of the cabin. It is coming along well and the trees would have been cut anyway due to the proximity of the homestead dwellings. Follow us through the complete building videos to the final stage of the cabin, outdoor kitchen, permanent base camp and future barn for the tractor and animals.
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[@arthurfiorillo8591]

Thank God for your daughters. shes a good ground woman.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you!

[@robinmoore5181]

I never get tired of the helpers being introduced and thanked. You may do the thanking behind the scenes but we would like to see. Thank you for sharing your progress. 👍

[@scottdavison584]

Love the show guys

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@name-ey5it]

Good job nice to met you two , my name is Donny from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 from place call Christian island Ontario 🏝. .

[@annettemillette4091]

always interesting

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank gou

[@jamesmcneely3623]

Good video. Keep on.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks James

[@karimmak7423]

You are lucky to have a good helper today thanks ❤️🇩🇿👍🏻😃

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Yes I am. Thank you

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Nothing I enjoy more than seeing family working together ❤️❤️❤️. Looking forward to the Live stream.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks John

[@sergiolopes3947]

@@SmokyMountainOutpost meu nome é Sergio lopes sou do Brasil estado do Rio Grande do Sul é uma pena não ser traduzido para o português porque não falo inglês mas mesmo assim assisto os videos voceis São uma benção trabalham muito e Familia muito importante um abraço tamanho do Rio Grande tchê guri

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning to the Outpost. You and your daughter got a lot accomplished today and having those trees down will ease your mind some too. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Yes they needed cut for some time now.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Felling trees is necessary and fun, I think....Always enjoyed working in the woods of our farm in Texas felling trees and putting in cattle fencing. Always enjoy being in the woods even if I'm a woman...lol

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Yes it is nice to be in the woods

[@williamgreen4757]

Hey there Mr. Rogers

[@briansorensen7195]

I love the Boom Pole on the box blade, could you show how you set that all together? Great channel

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Try S1EP3 in Timber frame playlist. It should answer all questions.

[@antusharma6375]

Good Going

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@pcmiller2710]

It's wonderful seing you work with your daughter....i sure wish I was near my own

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks

[@zildjian4life433]

Hey, I watched all 40+ episodes of timber framing. Great stuff! Now I'm into the outdoor kitchen. Where do I get in on the giveaways? I'm missing something!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Check the first or second video of each month.

[@raspybob9905]

I can’t wait to swing my new Husqvarna axe that i won on this great channel thats coning in the mail right now!! Woohoo!!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Lol, send us a pic by email.

[@raspybob9905]

Smoky Mountain Outpost I sure will!!

[@marianfrances4959]

Feeling lazy watching from my recliner! Wonderful to see the caution and skill. Keep safe and free. 😉🇨🇦🌲

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks friend

[@bigredracer7848]

48th👍's up guys thanks for taking us all along with you for the great show You have more Hart than most people

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@bigredracer7848]

@@SmokyMountainOutpost you are very welcome thank again for the great show

[@richardperry9095]

Always good to have a little help.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

They are beginning to have fun being around

[@erniemays41]

As thorough as you are I am surprised you did not make the roof higher in the wood shed.😉

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I was going to place logs on top of the post I had set but decided no to, and had 2x8 already cut and thought its not a big deal to bend over a little, lol. So no worries...

[@erniemays41]

Smoky Mountain Outpost I’am 6ft 3 and would be hitting my head every time I went in. Lol Have a great day and enjoy your filming.

[@bradleyschneider3871]

You may have to dig out the ground underneath it might be a quick fix then mabey put a little concrete around the center post to stabilize the structure.

[@crism6204]

I like the homage Mr. Roger's Neighborhood intro. But with a mountain touch! ;)

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Lol

[@juanfortunato2232]

I liked the feminine touch of the video... 👍🏼

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks Juan

[@petergovers4527]

Nice man

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thank you

[@trickydicky78s3]

Another enjoyable video and great team work with your daughter. Being a paramedic i have no doubt you will have seen way more accidents than i ever will do, i was in construction and saw more than enough though which is why i make the following comment. 37.10 in the video, your daughter is walking backwards on a bank whilst you maneuver the logs to get the 2nd strap attached, your daughter gets her foot caught just for a split second, thankfully and obviously all went well this time, but it only would've taken a split second longer of her not getting her feet in the correct place and she would have had those logs on her, broken ankle or leg in the making. I haven't pointed this out to make you look bad, but for point of reference in future doing these activities, the person on the ground dictates the pace you work not the person on the machine, 99 times out of 100 when these accidents have happened on sites it has been the machine moving faster than the ground worker, when the ground isn't even ? The ground worker requires just that little longer to get themselves set properly mate. Granted i have seen way worse accidents with steel beams than wood but wood in big lengths or amounts can equally cause some nasty crush or break injuries. I wouldn't want you to have a family story that gets brought up every get together that you never get to hear the end of :)

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Copy that. I do remember that. I was curious why she stuck her hands out because I was actually about six feet from her. I think when the bucket moved it startled her. Anyway, good call and appreciate all your comments. Thanks

[@AnnetteZang]

Another fantastic and enjoyable video. Tysm. Hugs and stay safe

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Good morning Annette. Thank you

[@togster186]

Would Love to be doing this in a area . Awesome time. Be safe & enjoy all your accomplishing to your goal.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks Rob

[@clausb.2032]

you must many learning!!!!

[@sterlingbrook]

Good morning SMO!! That was a NOICE "gun show" up at The Outpost .... fellin' trees, splitting rounds... working it and woodchuckin' - all of my favorite things to do in this world. You had the mighty Husky & mini-Stihl a buzzin' and the ever-so-handy-dandy 'Bota doing all the heavy lifting, along with your daughter lending a very helping hand, of course!! I'm thinking you are a solid candidate for the Farm & Ranch Calendar - May 2020 edition!! The making of a perfect day, up at The Outpost. I am loving this video and very much looking forward to whatever the next 'build' is.... outdoor kitchen? back at the cabin for framing? Doesn't matter... just looking forward to it and the next vid!! Getting swamped out up here in NewEngland so I hope the sun is shining in your universe. Keep on keepin' on and we'll see you again real soon! >> happy trails

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Absolutely. Should be a nice day here. A couple of meetings, then off to the races, lol.

[@timliggett5088]

its always a good day to cut a tree that will serve a good purpose

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

That’s right Tim.

[@takeahikeforlife]

Dude, try strapping a couple bungee cords around your logs (one near top, one near bottom) before you split them. It will keep all the pieces together so you don't have to stoop and pick up so much. Hope it helps!

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Good idea

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍

[@polderfischer8565]

Nice work! I am jealous :-) Maybe you should remove all the little branches and sticks to avoid fire danger around your house? Greetings from Germany

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Hello Germany!! Hope all is well and thank you for the nice compliment

[@Zekitaser]

😊👍🏻

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Thanks Zeki

[@jameshaynie4570]

So, do you find splitting maul to be easier than the axe? Just wondering since you are so good at it with the axe.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Yes it is easier

[@chuckblack9410]

When do you anticipate finish building your house? Reason I asked, you are starting another project ((outdoor kitchen) that will take time away from the house build. Or maybe you are in no great hurry, just asking.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Part of what I cut down will go toward the framework. Everything comes off the property pretty much. Besides, I need a break from one to the other. I can’t film the process of milling all the time. It’s boring and I can’t show progress.

[@Mouse2677]

I see the wood splittin is hand done as well. What is the weight of that Splitter Maul? It looks bigger than 8lbs.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I’ll check. It’s just right for me.

[@jamesrobinson8903]

dont want to rush you how long until siding goes up

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I’m in no hurry. I have a home. This homestead is the project whether it’s the cabin, kitchen, barn or basecamp.

[@jamesrobinson8903]

@@SmokyMountainOutpost ok i will take a chill pill then,thanks.

[@cabinman]

Are you sure thats a mountain laurel? Looks like a rhododendron.

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

Well both are quite similar sometimes referred to as calico bush. Hunters in the are say “that hog was hunkered down in the laurel thicket.” The larger bush like I showed on video. Many species but your correct in rhododendron. Just not used much around here to refer to it as such.

[@cabinman]

@@SmokyMountainOutpost lol I figured it could be a slip of the tongue or maybe something else. I have a lot of mountain laurel on my place so I'm very familiar. Plus being a certified arborist for 15 years and studying dendrology might and given me an edge of identification a little. ;) The easiest way to tell them apart is the size of the leaf. Rhodo has larger leaves about 6 to 8 inches and laurel has small leaves maybe 3 to 4 inches. Generally speaking. I'm enjoying your work and look forward to the cabin walls and interior!

[@chicofloresdacunha3252]

Hi! Could you tell me the name/artist of the song in the opening video?

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I’ll have to look at it.

[@chicofloresdacunha3252]

@@SmokyMountainOutpost Thank you!

[@croydbay]

COULD YOU park the trailer A LITTLE farther from the shed?

[@SmokyMountainOutpost]

I parked where I could film and the tailgate where I could pitch the wood in the pile. Have to have room for filming, lol, or no video. And less exercise, lol