Secret to Quick Debarking- Ep 2- Outsider Log 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

[@williamleopold507]

My husband and i are enjoying your videos

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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..

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@dangnearperfect]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@expierreiment]

Sir, you got a new subscriber.

[@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.

[@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.

[@kirkolsen1962]

$ 20.00 comealong woud solve all those tree problems.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

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

[@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!

[@kellydclear]

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

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@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

[@peterwright7456]

USA

[@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.

[@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..

[@joshuagoldsmith9750]

just go out get a chain and come along

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Joshua Goldsmith That's in episode 4.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@steveklemp2931]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@donscheidt4300]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@dustinnull6956]

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

[@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!

[@urbanothepopeofdeath]

I pulled my back out watching you push that tree over!

[@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.

[@orlandothomas4663]

Thanks Outsider for the awesome videos. From AZ.

[@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!

[@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.

[@leonjunggeburt9192]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@interdave999]

Enjoying your videos from Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.

[@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!

[@TheNoobs77]

A big ol' cheers'en from Dartmoor, south west UK! Loving the series and can't wait to one day find a little corner of the earth to whip one of these babies up!

[@badlittlemonkey73]

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

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

***** Thanks Badlittle!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@borealiswan2363]

Absolutely love your project, your vids are so well made, your comments are very educational. Also as a plein air (that's outdoor) painter I see some amazing places I'd be eager to paint. Thanks for keeping us informed on the evolution of your project. from southern part of Quebec. Cheers ! Wishing you the very best.

[@bobhuntley9400]

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

[@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.

[@lindareena]

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

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+lindareena Thanks for watching Lindareena!

[@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!

[@rianmorris4296]

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

[@pagethanasiu9360]

Seems that I'm showing up late to the party, but thanks for sharing your adventure with us. I'm starting on my own Log / barn home this week in a rural area in central Florida. Every bit of good advice is appreciated!

[@glenngoodale1709]

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

[@cherylholmes8677]

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

[@dimitarkolev5211]

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

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Dimitar Kolev Thanks Dimitar!

[@bfisher1882]

Great videos & authentic. Watching from Northern Minnesota. Good luck & have fun building your cabin. Keep the videos coming.

[@jimfurman3145]

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

[@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.

[@PatNetherlander]

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

[@birthdaybash4721]

Watching from Tampa Florida. Love it.

[@mikeoxbigg8324]

glad i am not the only one who enjoys tree pushing

[@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.

[@MrKelso159]

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

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

MrKelso159 Thanks MrKelso!

[@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 .

[@woode1965]

Came across your vids today. Born and raised in Oregon, USA.

[@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.

[@russpickett4595]

Greetings from St. Louis, Missouri. Thoroughly enjoy watching the process of your cabin build! Keep it up, I'm learning alot from your videos!!!

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

+Russ Pickett Glad to hear it! Thanks Russ.

[@mrjared08able]

I am pleased to say that I am watching your entertaining and informative videos from within a state of the U.S. According to the USGS, based on the diversity of tree species and forest richness, I live smack dab in the middle of tree heaven! Roll Tide, Love your channel bro, keep up the good work, and thanks! God Bless!

[@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.

[@MrGible]

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

[@dagger2u2u]

Shout out from Virginia: Thanks for your efforts with the entertaining and informative videos

[@Mariposabonita65]

I'm watching from Wisconsin on the United States. I love your channel, everything about it is so interesting and educational. Thank you for sharing this to the world! Excellent job :)

[@TheOutsiderCabin]

Pamela }!!{ Thanks Pemela! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the channel.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

That's another great tip to use the tops for fence posts. I don't want to lose my cats to my sister's deerhounds and was already thinking about deer fencing (you need it to keep deerhounds in or out) but hadn't actually thought about posts..you are definitely getting my brain working about my upcoming build!

[@Followmeoutdoors]

I was born in England but lived a chunk of my life in Australia, now living (14 years) in Japan. Great series, great channel. I subbed a few days ago and have been trying to catch up. Thanks. Paul.