Installing a New Wood Cook Stove in my Off Grid Log Cabin

The wood stove I've been using for the past two years has functioned well as a source of heat, but it was less than ideal for cooking. This week, I remove it and install a LaNordica Rosa L cookstove, complete with an oven and removable rings for stove top cooking. To test out the oven, I bake a loaf of bread, which turned out perfectly in the easy to control oven where I kept the temperature at 450F for the full 45 minutes of baking time.
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[@katharinanovobacki2701]

My heart ❤😢is crying,I love the old very good Stove,he have good Stones inside,which keep the heat it very good and is also very easy to Clean,no way will get me a new one solong it not broke down!

[@olisykes27]

Oh my God! I live near the factory of nordica in Veneto Italy. thats crazy seeing this at the cabin!

[@schwabrichard9829]

Shawn, that is like saying goodby to an old friend. You built the cabin around that stove!

[@MySelfReliance]

:)

[@hithere7382]

What are you going to do with that stove?@@MySelfReliance

[@wadwadwadwadwadwadw]

​@@hithere7382how about sending it back to China where it belongs?

[@BerndtNorten]

He built his city He built his city Around that stove!

[@rogerroger7734]

I was thinking the same thing. Kinda sad.

[@zachzeilinger4019]

Absolutely one of the best smells in the world is homemade baked bread! Congrats on the cooking stove upgrade

[@maryhudgins9133]

Now that’s a cook stove! Hope it always serves good food and warmth to you , Callie and fam

[@mycelticstardust]

I was helping pulling the new stove through the front door all the way front Texas, lol, anybody else? The new stove is a beauty!!!❤

[@nathanburdett1202]

i was in charge of profane language in that project

[@jimmurphy4703]

@@nathanburdett1202 you weren’t alone 😂

[@BonnieVolkle]

@@nathanburdett1202😂😂

[@leighdf]

There are so many times when I watch this channel and think, "This man needs a hand truck." This is definitely one of those.

[@michellelyon3149]

Or at the very least sliders!

[@Jeff_MT09]

There was a hand truck in the cabin. I don’t know why he didn’t use it (on camera)!

[@freddymax5256]

Bull headed determination.

[@warrenstanford7240]

There’s an old saying “ strong in arm, thick in head!” 🤔😆

[@leighdf]

@@warrenstanford7240 Funny saying, but I wouldn't apply it to Shawn. Watching him build that cabin by himself is a masterclass in self-reliance. Moving the stove by hand stands out because he's never been shy about using levers and pulleys.

[@deannacalef3513]

What a wonderful addition to the cabin. Fresh baked bread is awesome.

[@freddyjholst60]

You bet ya!

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

I like how you show how you sometimes do things with just the natural light to illuminate your way. It helps people see the reality of living without light switches to willy nilly flip on everywhere. I think even for those of us who will always remain in town, it makes us more thankful for all the conveniences we take for granted.

[@pyroslev]

Cali coming in hearing the oven door close is perfect. Reminds me of my mom's old dog. Pawed at the door whenever she'd open the oven.

[@juliealvarez3302]

Hey that's no fair you leave us hanging and we didn't get to see you cut into the bread!! LOL 😂 LOL. THAT NEW STOVE IS BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you for sharing all your videos with us. You are quite an awesome man, and your wife is very lucky to have you. Your cabin looks so warm and cozy.

[@johnmacri7440]

Thank you for all the fireside peace you extend to your viewers. Love the dog.

[@markrtoffeeman]

Need a Shawn + Cali fix after a hard week! 🐕

[@michaeltablet8577]

After years of watching your videos I still look forward to the next one!!

[@shelleykienel2454]

Truly you are jack of all trades. You can build a cabin with your own hands, and make the most beautiful loaf of bread ever. You are blessed with many talents Sean.

[@aubieal0878]

Baking bread, frying bacon, coffee perking, and a hickory wood fire are wonderful fragrances Shawn!

[@VikkiBernson]

Ovens and home made bread. Nothing better , how perfect 😍

[@jamesellsworth9673]

It looked to be a difficult job to swap out those two stoves. The new stove is quite an improvement.

[@derov4132]

A good stove from Italy. Hi from Dolomites.👍

[@MrBuckaroo2014]

I was just there this past summer as part of a 5 country Alps tour@@derov4132

[@АлександрШу-п9х]

@@derov4132 Мастер класс от умельца Шона, даже физической помощи не попросил от друзей команды, всё решил физически сам исполнить трудности жизни.

[@aeros4me]

That takes self reliance to a new level! Well done, it looks great :) Cheers Ray (UK)

[@dougieranger]

@@derov4132Ciao.

[@lisaterreberry3739]

A LaNordica wood stove has been on my wish list for a while. So nice to see them in action.

[@LorisHartland]

They are wonderful.

[@tamaramcgrath3327]

On. MY bucket list as well. Saving for it as we speak!

[@lindafoster2141]

What an awesome home you have made this time!! Especially making things easier for your lovely lady!😊 give Cali a hug from Indiana please!❤

[@alwayssearching1882]

Thanks Shawn for letting me vicariously live out my dream through your wonderfully created world. It blesses my spirit to watch your channel.

[@RatdogDRB]

Now I see why you hadn't greased those hinges on the wood stove, new wood stove in the works. Yep, freshly baked bread rocks!

[@russelllewis1190]

Hi Shawn, quick tip for you when using baking paper to line a bowl. If you quickly scrunch it up into a ball, open it, and scrunch it up again, it will then conform to any shape you put it in. So it will fit right in that bowl without popping out. Great video. Enjoy your new cook stove.

[@John-gx7hm]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@plyoung11]

This is true. An old trick my nana taught me ❤

[@linak7155]

Oh boy! It's taken me sixty years to learn this clever tip.

[@tontocasimirmary-lou4961]

Thanks!!!

[@mrsbmurray7402]

I could have used this tip 2 hrs ago. I used binder clips to hold it in place, LOL.

[@rwoods6132]

"no light in that oven" Now that was funny! Great Job on the install.

[@peterjones4621]

The new stove is nice, the cabin is essentially completed and now you're living in the comfort you created. I think one of the best parts of your videos is watching you cook healthy and delicious food, I love vegetables and egg together and fresh baked bread is the nectar of the Gods! Great video Shawn, I hope to see you have a fun and relaxing winter, you deserve it.

[@janamathis4729]

The little deer in the window looks so magestic with the light shining behind it.

[@humblwarrior]

I marvel at your individual ingenuity and am GRATEFUL you haven't injured yourself. Still loving your channel content all these years. Thank you for sharing it and giving us all something to look forward to at the end of every week.

[@candacemccabe5861]

Well done! I so wish that I could live more rurally in a small cabin and be more self sustaining. I miss living in a home with a wood cook stove! Brilliant installation and removal of the other! Nice meals and yes, there’s nothing like freshly baked bread! Well done! Beautiful home!😎😎😎Thank you! 🙏❤️‍🩹🕊️✝️✡️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@webbtrekker534]

Food always tastes better cooked on a wood stove. Grew up living with my grandfather. We heated and cook on a wood fired stove back in the 50's.

[@tamaramcgrath3327]

I’m glad it has glass front. Best part of ambience

[@lindapetersen1800]

SHAWN & OUR CALI !!! You got a oven there also HIGH FIVE TO YOU !!! That is grand looking !!! Oh Shawn that is how you tell when bread is finished with the thump on it !!! I used to do that a lot with my bread or buns at home up North !!! HEAVEN has the smells of firewood cooking stoves fresh baked bread & DEER ONES Cooking in the ovens the roasts you will be making now !!! Thank you for serving our country !!!

[@malumoteki3021]

This content is pure dream. "These heavenly smells..." It's really heaven, I just love this two partners

[@dorisbanathy3423]

I've just recently discovered your channel and am enjoying your excellent woodworking. Your other half is a very lucky lady😊

[@131dyana]

Love the new stove looks more like what you and your Wife can at the same time. God bless.

[@chrischallacombe3477]

The only thing that video was lacking was a shot of you slicing a couple pieces of fresh baked bread, and slathering some butter on them!! Yummy!!!

[@leeh9420]

What a cool cook stove! Bread success!

[@cbass2755]

We all just love Cali! What a sweet, beautiful, fortunate doggie…to live this life…man…♥️

[@margueritebrace3069]

Very solid looking stove. You will love that oven as you have already learned. Next thing we know, you will be baking cakes and cookies! I grew up with a wood cook stove on our farm in Kentucky in the 50's. It was a bit bigger than this, had a warming oven above the cooking surface where one could usually find something to snack on and a reservoir on the side which the kids were responsible for filling every night.

[@tsar-bomba2413]

New stove is a game changer when it comes to preparing all types of bread and food, great choice of stove

[@marilynlautner2454]

Thank you for letting us share your cabin life vicariously! 😊Callie is precious!

[@EmilyBoltz]

I’m just looking at the gorgeous cozy beautiful home thinking you built this by hand on your own. What an amazing thing to be able to do.

[@stephaniechapman1781]

Hello what a great way to start the weekend

[@c.rogers____]

I love these kind of videos ,with you and Cali , ( family And Friends) doing stuff in & and around the cabin.. Your cooking too!

[@ericlahtinen2796]

Hey Shawn if you get yourself an old broom handle and cut it in half. Lay underneath your pallet or whatever you're moving, makes it a lot easier to move around and won't damage flooring. Great looking cookstove. Nothing like the smell of bread baking. I foresee some excellent pizza in your future.

[@PetraKann]

I've been following this channel from Australia for a few years. Never gets stale. I also like baking bread too 😇

[@theresalero7039]

As a woman without a lot of strength, here's how I move big heavy things in the house. Rug, towel,or blanket underneath to reduce friction. A good stout flat strap is very helpful to lever things around too.

[@warrenstanford7240]

Better yet get two of your strapping menfolk to move the item. 🤔👍

[@Elanzi-tk3gg]

I love life in this beautiful and wonderful way

[@Stuck-Chuck]

Cali outside in the first clip made my hand instincively move to open a door and let her in. What a sweet girl, the best.

[@PlainStraightShooter]

lol. I let mine to. So funny.

[@lupuodinson1816]

That new Italian stove looks amazing! Congrats!

[@nancykay6318]

What a cute little wood stove. My MIL cooked on a wood stove until the mid-late 60's but her's was at least twice as big. It was huge!

[@richardsims1551]

New to your channel. I think it is amazing that GOD would give such skill to a man to build such things as you can. Truly amazing!!!

[@eslei7913]

Shaun’s cabin is Beautifully built my himself with his bare hands awesome Love love love It!!!!! I’ll buy a cabin he built any day Thanks for sharing Shaun You’re the best beyond n Above all measures!!!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Love the new stove 😊 The place inside is beautiful!!!! Everything Shaun cooks is mouthwatering 👍🏾🥰

[@juditate111]

Like your new wood stove. I used to bake bread a lot years ago but haven't done it for a while. You have inspired me to do it again. Thanks.

[@graceveenema4762]

An oven! And bread! One thing I won’t miss is that knocking noise coming from the old stove. How you shift these heavy objects is incredible.

[@LilYeshua]

Reminds me of my grandmother's old electric stove. It has a separate compartment that they used to toast bread.

[@livelife4471]

Nice addition to the cabin. That will expand your menu. The smell of bread baking will certainly add a homie aspect to the cabin. I will be curious to hear how you like this wood cook stove. It seems to be a popular style. Enjoy it.

[@bobkroll2669]

You make me hungry and envious. God bless you

[@joelhumphreys915]

Shawn this might be the best episode ever. The new stove is outstanding, Excellent choice of the stove for the cabin. In 1967 I went up to Thompson Michigan with my grandparents the man that had the cabin it was name Stahl cook breakfast on the stove, which was Wood, fired, bacon and eggs, and all the rest, but it was a similar stove to what you are cooking on now, I can still taste it. I just love for a long time your KZbin channel I watch. Emily is also love her channel. This was exciting because it reminded me of breakfast morning in Thompson Michigan. Very good choice on the stove. Wish I could be there.

[@tommychew6544]

This episode reminded me of when my Mom would make homemade rolls and tell us we couldn't run in the kitchen out the back door while they were settling back in the 70's. Those rolls were so good I wish I knew how to make them; it was a receipt she was taught by my grandmother. Likely similar only smallish balls of dough placed in the pan in a grid pattern, four across in the standard sized pan, put a little butter on those and you knew what bread was meant to taste like! Already watch the Shawn James episode so I'll leave this one to the cook stove side of things. Looks like a great choice.

[@gailbrault9251]

Your bread looked heavenly!😊

[@BiornBear]

I can feel my back hurting just watching you. 😂 Nice stove though. I bet it’s fun getting those in and out of the woods.

[@reggierico]

You're doing such great things, Shawn! I did like the copper/brass up pipe of the old stove though....

[@ws4860]

I almost had the same oven in the place I lived before and I loved it and still miss it. I never had better chicken wings and other crispy stuff. Also cooking on wood is something very special. My stove model had what we call a “water ship,” a kind of bain marie, a pot integrated into the side of the stove with a connection to the water pipe. This means you always have several liters of hot water available. Another addition is the water pocket, also with a connection to the water pipe. A closed system with internal hot water also integrated into the stove. A type of boiler with a water pump that allows one or two radiators to be connected in the adjacent rooms.

[@donnaduprey5197]

Wow! Cool to see those slidy things work in real life! Have always been skeptical as to whether or not they work, but skeptical no more. Nice new stove, by the way 😊

[@Mulberrysmile]

I popped in to visit my 98 lb, tiny elf of a mother one day. She was moving a full wall of shelves and entertainment unit from one room to another BY HERSELF with those sliders. Yes…they work, lol. But! Be sure the floor is clean…no sand or grit. They can get ruined, but also, the grit can become embedded, which will scratch a floor.

[@KIMWTRAN]

Căn nhà gỗ đẹp chưa từng thấy! Đẹp, chắc chắn, ấm cúng, đầy đủ tiện nghi. Đặc biệt là chiếc bếp lò mới vừa hiện đại, lại có chút cổ điển làm tăng thêm sự sang trọng, ấm cúng trong ngôi nhà tuyệt vời có một không hai này.

[@danieloliver20]

Awesome cook stove Shawn... Fruits(bread) of your labor!

[@1gatomon]

Watching you struggle with all that heavy stuff makes me happy I have that Nice Dolly stuffed away in my Garage. Turns out that its used more than you can expect.

[@wolfgangkranek376]

Excellent choice, those kind of stoves are the best for off grid living.

[@John-wr6yo]

Love a golden dog. They are the sweetest ,the most gentle ,loveing family dog. Just the best. If all dogs were like golden,s all of dogdom would be a better place.

[@lindadority1056]

I started watching years ago with a few thousand subs, I told everyone I knew to subscribe guess that's how it happens, now 2.13 million subs never could have hoped for this much success for him soooo Happy. great stove and really like the buck on the window sill

[@markkaes3144]

I remember when the other stove out in the elements as you built the cabin… this one is going to live a much softer life 😂🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations and enjoy!

[@MegaMermaidgirl]

your channel just happened to come up on my youtube of things to watch and im hooked. seen a bit of canada but not that big beautiful untouched wildnerness out there its interesting to see the day to day of living off grid in this beautiful cabin you built and that new stove is fantastic. you look to be a good cook as well.. and your dog is so sweet-great companionship out there. i too like some solitude as well and i can understand wanting to live out there and no electric bils or mortgage and the usual stuff we deal with. your soul must be content out there and happy.

[@bigskunk801]

Nice stove! This is the first time I’ve seen someone actually us stovepipes and chimney instead of single wall pipes. With a stove like that you can season your cast iron all the time. I like it.

[@ryoung6725]

Hi Shawn, I see that you took my advice It looks like what we talked about, good job. Glad I was able to help. My best.

[@martykennedy3962]

Darn nice stove, but I liked the other one as much. You’ve come a long way my friend and you have a knack for tackling whatever you put your mind to. Keep up the great work!

[@Zach-hq3uh]

With the housing crisis going on in canada, i watch with envy and try not to be too jealous. The work you put in really paid off! One day i will do the same hopefully

[@barbaralavoie1045]

It looks nice and cozy inside. 👍 quite the process moving the stoves. Wow, I thought I spotted the white stuff falling. We’ve had a taste of it, mostly melted now. It’s letting us know it’ll be here soon to stay, a very nice new stove. Good job, well done. Bread baking is one of the best smells❤️👍. Fresh baked bread is one of my favorites.

[@emiliegregoire2420]

I have exactly the same stove (La Nordica Rosa L) at home and I'm sure you will be happy with it. It works perfectly and heat the hole house (approx 1070 square feet). I certainly live in a less cold country than you (center of France) but winter can be bitterly cold. And this stove is also perfect for cooking and baking. Thank you for your wonderful vidéos, I've been following your Chanel for a long time and I really enjoy seeing all the things you do !

[@schiffbauer5520]

A box for hot water attached to the oven would be handy. It contains enough water for a quick shower.

[@RuSosan]

Also maintains some heat as a "heat battery" as a bonus.

[@ForbiddenChocolate]

And add some much needed humidity during the dry winter months. 🙂

[@jeangreenslade1790]

My grandfather had a wood cook stove. We had Sunday dinner cooked on it. The cook stove was in a separate room from the modern kitchen.

[@LiveAlohaOhana]

What an awesome amazing Stove that's perfect for all your needs plus it's efficiency is priceless ❤

[@rogertemple7193]

Great to see that You and Cali doing well up there in your cabin and glad to see you put in your wood stove have a great weekend Thanks.🎄🎄 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mariareyesrosado425]

Fresh bread. Yummy! Love the stove ❤

[@Ddrhl]

Mmmmm...fresh bread is like nothing else. Wish we had smell-ernet!

[@tommycapps9903]

Mr. Shawn I appreciate you taking the time to share what you’re doing, I always learn something from your videos!

[@cindymiller6843]

Alot of hard work. You really need a dolly. Your cabin is beautiful.

[@kurthubbard-beale5003]

I must say that you're an intuitive man Sean, you instinctively know that your viewers do in fact want to see every single thing you put together especially the new oven. It really does help to see just how things are done properly. Kudos and thank you mate from a beach in SE Asia 😌 🙏 😎

[@lieuwina]

That loaf of bread looked absolutely scrumptious.

[@TracyBradshaw-t8g]

Great looking stove!

[@gailcurl8663]

And Very Expensive!!

[@yekaterinapanferova1410]

Well done. Good job. I am glad for you because you have new stone. Thanks for your video. I like your dog

[@flowerstone]

All the wood stoves I had up to 20 years ago always had a damper in the stove pipe. It made controlling the heat a lot easier. Especially the cook stoves. 😊 It kept the heat in rather than just blowing outside.

[@RosrShafer]

Enjoy new stove. Bread looked delicious

[@Mike-iv3hy]

looks like Calie is slowing down a bit ❤ Shawn use oil on the bench instead of flour, it keeps the floor cleaner and stops criters comming in . It's also better for the wood. Flour dries out the wood and makes it splinter. I was a Baker for 25yr. I know these things. you only need a little bit. Mike.

[@hanneken4026]

​@@sidb37I think he means it's better to keep the workung surface oiled, to keep it smooth and stop the dough from sticking; rather than dusting it liberally with flour, some of which could fall to the floor and attract ants.

[@PutGodFirst2112]

This was a great video. The fresh bread, fresh air.....I love that too. You have built yourself a little piece of Heaven there.

[@christinetaylor1431]

Is that fire box smaller? Hope you don't have to keep getting up to add wood. My father said back in the day, if your wood stove just can't heat your cabin, put rocks on the cooking surface. The rocks will add more heat. Thats what they did in Sweden. Love the oven.

[@mariovarga2892]

Thank you for the bread ASMR at the end! 😊

[@AmandaKates57]

Hey Shawn, if you crumple up the baking paper first, then open it out, it is easier to manipulate into your bowl or dish 😁

[@matt_kelly]

The inside of the stove will never be so clean, good thing you got it on video!

[@mattokeefe691]

Beautiful stove. Looks super high end and efficient. Thanks Shawn

[@ruthiewilliams3482]

You are magic!!!! All by yourself!! What a man👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sandratweedale2579]

Nothing is ever easy with you is it? If it wasn’t really difficult I think you’d just skip it. My God you’re a tough bugger. But I wouldn’t miss an episode. So much respect and admiration 🇨🇦🤗😉