Sheeting the Roof, Roasting Beans and Brewing Coffee | LOG CABIN BUILD | PIONEER LIFE CIRCA 1700'S

Peter sheets the roof of the log cabin with rosebud nails, made on the forge. He takes a break from the work to brew coffee on the open fire. He roasts the green beans in a tin pan over the fire, crushes the beans with a mallet and brews a fresh cup of coffee. He leaves some cedar tops on the pond and deer visit to nibble.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Shane Kelly
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MUSIC
The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends - Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald.
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[@beverlymichael5830]

I can almost smell and taste the coffee. My favorite drink. What a great Ending. Beautiful

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You should give it a try Beverly, it makes the best coffee ever!

[@kimsutton2268]

Thanks for the history lesson on coffee we are not taught true history anymore blessings

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Kim. As to being taught history, we never were taught real history. I believe that is slowly changing in out curriculums .

[@kimsutton2268]

@@TheWoodlandEscape the living history events does more good than when history is taught in schools

[@ericenos1097]

I bet roasting those beans smells amazing

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is indeed a lovely fragrance… once done it is etched in one’s memory!

[@markcummings6856]

Thanks for the history on the beverages! I will have to try roasting my own.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’ll not be disappointed!

[@peterleray6084]

My new favorite Channel!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are flattered Peter. Thanks for your interest.

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Love the build, history and the music.

[@palonghunter3608]

I could spend the rest of my life there!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You and me both Pa!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi from Syracuse NY

[@coolgrandma4952]

Beautiful ! All my life I wanted to live in a log cabin. Enjoy !

[@alanpinn2266]

Ahhh, yes - fresh brewed "Peter Kelly" coffee brewed on the campfire! I haven't had one of those in a few years! Maybe again someday my friend!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Brew you a pot anytime my friend.

[@robertboyd650]

Your cabin is looking great my friend...

[@justinpeter2584]

Great content here! As much as I enjoy watching the cabin go up I like the historical footnotes, food prep, and additional detail even more. Great work. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge…now if only I had some wooded land on which to build my own woodland escape!

[@throwback336]

I loved seeing the deer at the end but I have to admit the squirrel and birds were my favorite clip in this one. It's really coming along. And I'm glad to hear you call it a veranda. I have one at my house and people laugh at me and says it's a porch. No class, absolutely no class. Thanks for posting. They're great.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Definitely a verandah, at least if one was raised in the country!

[@throwback336]

@@TheWoodlandEscape haha. You're spot on!

[@edmedlin2936]

Wow, this is neat. I had never watched the videos of the building of your cabin. Love that lean to, guess that was your campsite while building the main house. Maybe later it became a wood shed? That coffee roasting and "grinding" with an axe, way cool. Hope you make a lot of $$$ off these youtube videos, for your work is very enjoyable for me and, I am sure, for many others. Guess one chooses what to do with one's life, and you sure made a good choice.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the encouraging words, sir. There’s is an old saying “. If I had to live my life over again, I would”!

[@jamjar5716]

Snow, a branch of evergreen, a squirrel and a cardinal and blue jays. Perfect Hallmark Christmas card! Ah, I got ahead of myself. Three deer in a small clearing nibbling daintily at December's Christmas tree.

[@robertboyd650]

Like your Tuque and mittens....

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

Loved the details about 18th Century Coffee and its popularity.

[@DarrenMalin]

when I was a very small boy in the UK I can remember 'helping' me Grandfather clear out an old shed were he has a lot of the old tea chests just as you describe left over from when they had moves in declared before. Now full of what my Grandmother call Bob rubbish. After a lot or Granddads mumbling of ' That may come in handy' we throw away very little :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Those chests might be worth a pound or two.

[@marleneboyd7754]

I'm so enjoying watching the cabin take shape.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad your enjoying Marlene.

[@stanleyj.mitchell4851]

Two things. One, thank you for the tutorial on roasting coffee. I’m going to try it next time I go bush. Second, you have what I call a frame saw. It’s the one looks like a frame and has the string tensioner for the blade. I also have one. Got it at a vintage store. It is without a doubt the best, easiest wood saw I have ever used. I can’t saw straight to save my life no matter how hard I try. I can with the frame saw. Love it. Best thing I ever got and only cost me $10 Australian.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sorry Stanley, I commented back to you below. Not much of a computer guy,lol.

[@philhartman1501]

Great video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Phil.

[@jantrewitt4058]

Glad I don't have to go through all that to get my coffee!! Thanks for an interesting video.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Ah, but in the end, it sure does taste good! Everything was slower 250 year’s ago.

[@philipstephen151]

I just found The Woodland Escape tonight. I watched all 9 parts of log cabin build, I enjoyed it very much thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow , 9 episodes in one evening, now that’s impressive Philip.

[@JohntheGreat007]

Hope you are keeping warm Peter and Gang! Keep the fire burning!

[@NSYresearch]

I'm binge watching the cabin build playlist and loving every moment. I watched Shawn James and his build but the History Nerd in me really loves thus even more. As a coffee addict what sort of coffee pot is that you have and do you know if reproductions are available? Cheers Tim

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks from one coffee nerd to another, I’m glad you’re enjoying our endeavor . That little coffee pot has been in my kit for over 20 years and was simply a find in a flea market.

[@dah61789dah]

I've really enjoyed this series!

[@macmcdonald9347]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@arleneisenberg5168]

Love these videos and the build is going so well can't wait to see you put up the veranda and cedar shingles

[@solangearaujo7938]

Linda de+++++essa cabana..Prefeita .eu morava ai Toda vida..

[@WoodsmokeSelf-Reliance]

The entire roof should not be solid sheathing for the cedar shingles, it should be skip-sheathing to allow the shingles to breathe. Any type of wooden shingle (or shakes) needs air to circulate underneath so that they don’t: 1. Rot or mold 2. Cup or twist 3. Split 4. Get ice build-up on the underside in the winter I know it’s done, but FYI for future re-roofing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I did just that in the roof construction. Over the pine I nailed gusts ever 10 inches in order to insure that the shakes would have air space under them.

[@skinnytim8141]

wonderful work!!!

[@denislosieroutdoors]

cabin is looking awesome can't wait to see how you make the hearth and fireplace I keep getting great ideas for my off grid cabin build... thanks for sharing

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’m glad you’re enjoying Dennis.

[@kevinwilliams8662]

Enjoyed the show

[@charlesvickers4804]

In one of the things I read about Daniel Boone, he said late in his life that he would have retired but for rebecca's love of coffee. So it must have been expensive.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was indeed, Charles as well as really scarce.

[@ramonpescade1395]

Very nice 👍👍

[@dalegirard9740]

Should use a chain saw cutting sheeting oh that's right no chain saws back then lol

[@buildityourself7671]

From all the DIY cabins that I have seen here on KZbin, yours is my favorite. If everything goes as plan for me, next spring or summer, I should be starting to build one too. I'd like to perhaps build a 16x20 with a Rumford stone fireplace like yours. I've been wanting to build one that looks like yours for years. I love the look of the windows on both sides of the door. And the fireplace on the end is just a gorgeous look. I also love that time period.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thannks for your interest and kind compliment. I wish you all the best on your build.

[@Mustafa-uw6zl]

Very cool Good luck 👍

[@rudycarlson8245]

I have watched since episode one really enjoyed the series so far!

[@cathywolfe1038]

Glad your enjoying our step back in time endeavor.

That cabin is looking good Peter! And your videos are so relaxing and peaceful

[@cathywolfe1038]

Thanks guys.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Love these videos. I really want to do something similar one day.

[@Stzar]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing your expertise. I'm curious as to why you trimmed the roof boards.

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

So pleased how your cabin is progressing enjoying every video. John from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you’re enjoying, John from Scotland. I would love to visit your country someday.

[@toddduncan4071]

I'd love to know where I might find a coffee pot like yours! Im really enjoying your videos and absolutely love the history. The Woodland Escape is also my own escape from this crazy world. I love smoothbores and living history especially the 1750- 1840s or so. Thank you kind sir for your efforts!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Todd for your kind words but, can’t help you out on the coffee pot. I found it in a flea market 25 or so years ago. It has served me well.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Outstanding

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Dave.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Dave.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Dave.

[@Peter-od7op]

I m happy to see you are married. I bet she is special to put up with you. Lol

[@tinadunaway1737]

Hello , beautiful cabin, wonderful video, love from Indiana

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you, glad your enjoying.

[@richardmiller3883]

I need to build a cabin.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Go for it Richard it is a lot of fun.

[@EscapeReels]

Great channel, pretty much watched everything in a couple of days :) I'm hoping to see more on long term storing of food, maybe show us more of the root cellar?

[@garydeniseshomesteadinghom1090]

Just discovered your channel Peter, love your videos.

[@cathywolfe1038]

Hello Gary, glad your enjoying.

[@roberta.k4213]

Great stuff on this channel. What’s the purpose of the bands underneath your knees? Keep your socks up? A marker of some kind?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for your interest Robert. The bands are actually legging ties, normally worn when one wears a breachclout and leggings. They are made from brain tanned deer hide with dyed porcupine quills. I wear them from keeping baggy drop front pants from shifting about.

[@markcummings6856]

Wow, I loved how this came along. Beautiful to see the Deer being inquisitive with the “Tops” you out out for them. How did you do your Rafters? You mentioned they were like a cabin down the road… I couldn’t quite make out in the video. They kinda look like 2-4” spruce/cedar poles with maybe a 2x4 dimensional or ruff sawn board attached?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Very observant, Mark. I hewed out 3” x4” cedar and nailed on 1” x 4” rough saw pine boars. Essentially this gave me a much straighter roof line as I was able to shim the low areas. Appreciate your interest.

[@ricksspringfield45]

I have watched 1-9 of your cabin build today, enjoyed every minute of it. I plan on doing the same on my property. I also have all the hand tools from the period. Thank You, subbed!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow all 9, that is hard core. Good luck with your build.

[@ricksspringfield45]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Yes Sir...from breakfast till lunch time! LoL Looking forward to the final build vids on this cabin and more...Thanks again for posting them.

[@z27296]

👍👍👍

[@johncheevers6018]

Peter, I have been watching this cabin build with great interest and learning along your journey. I have learned some tricks along the way. However, I'm curious as to why when you're sheeting the roof why you didn't stagger the sheeting boards for shear strength?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You are very observant . In most case I would but, I figured it is such a small roof with 4” wide roof rafters and 12” boards it seemed sorta redundant. It also meant a wee bit less waste.

[@craigcook1571]

That looks like a lot of beans for 1or2 cups of coffee. You must use the horse shoe method 🤣

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

If it ain’t strong it ain’t worth making let alone drinking!

[@craigcook1571]

@@TheWoodlandEscape unfortunately I can’t drink it. I’m really enjoying your vids, I am curious, why do check your pan on your rifle so often?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

To see if humidity has affected it. Once missed a deer of a lifetime at only 30 yards due to gummy powder in the pan.

[@samhaines829]

drop a chip of ice in your coffee and all the bean pieces / grounds will drop to the bottom.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sound advice Sam.. Actually just a few drops of cold water from one’s canteen has the same effect … being doing it for years.

[@samhaines829]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I love the channel by the way. A large number of people talk about living off grid and I've done that for a few years including building my home, but nothing compared to building my own cabin with hand tools. I have to hand it to you, that's a lot of work. I wish you the best and hope you get a million subs.

[@uprootedfarm2483]

What about a video of you playing some guitar and some old folk songs?! 🙂 showing off more of your talents!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’re too kind Katlin, but I’m flattered non the less.

[@sabaahmadimohamad808]

😍😍😍😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@wazzyman2875]

👍👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌

[@rayw3332]

Next time would you have put in some supports for the logs on either side of the door between windows, that are "hanging"?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not so much hanging Ray, but rather bends and taper in the logs. Cedar has a lot of taper making it more difficult to build.

[@user-gy1st3cb3m]

Привет, а как крепятся бревна к коробкам, не видно раза и шипа и почему не мох, а глина. Спасибо заранее

[@timklassen421]

You had me at a pot of coffee to be honest if I want a coffee fast I go to Mcdonalds wish you all the best .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It certainly isn’t fast, but it is one delicious way to make a cup.

[@timklassen421]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Ican believe it must taste great.

[@macmcdonald9347]

Good to hear you own up to and error, takes a person of worth to tell it like it is, you are worthy. Sleeping warm? Another question, please tell about the coat, it’s colors, why the Hanging ribbon/ belt (?) on the back.

[@cathywolfe1038]

Sashes were worn by most people in the time period I portray. The hanging ribbons on the wool capote are ties for the hood.

[@joshbagley1959]

When you're making your coffee from green beans, about how many do you use per cup? Have you ground it using one of the Turkish binders? Do you have a preference? I ask as I just started doing this over the weekend and am experimenting as well. Thanks!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Hey Josh, experimenting is the key I guess. No real formula. My trekking coffee pot is a small 2 cup one and I usually put about one and a half heaping tablespoons in. I can grind enough from my 6” tin frying pan for about 3 small pots. I get an Nicaraguan green bean. Do tell, how has your experiment turned out?

[@joshbagley1959]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I got some Columbian green beans. Roasted a few handfuls in one of our cast iron frying pans. Inside! Got a lot of the chaff coming off so note, do it outside to avoid the mess! 😃 I'm not sure how long I roasted and flipped them for but until I liked the color. I have one of the Turkish brass grinders. Fully loaded it seems to grind up enough for 10 cups. Best coffee I've ever had! Including when I was in Turkey. But I know it's all experimenting so am interested in what's worked for you and how I may tweak things. Loving it so far!

[@chrislnflorida5192]

Where do u get green coffee beans, U have connections in Columbia 🙄😃😃? Why did U fir the Rafters before Decking/Sheathing?

[@jeffoberlin3946]

Just curious as to why you didn’t stagger the joints on the roof boards?

[@cathywolfe1038]

Normally I would Jeff, but given the small area and using 1 x 12 didn’t think it necessary.

[@Rick-ko5sj]

What state are you in? Just love those deer coming in!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We live in eastern Ontario, Canada.

[@loghouse2019]

Are you going to make the cedar shakes by hand using your froe? What are the dimensions of your cabin? Sorry if you've already answered these questions somewhere else. Cabin looks great, I am building a cabin out of Cedar and Oak here in Missouri, take care.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I will be making some of tha shakes, but I’m running out of really strait grained cedar, so may end up buying some and yes the free works great for shake making.

[@dalegirard9740]

It's not like cowboy coffee. Do get a few grounds in it

[@l0n3wolf81]

Really enjoying this build & technique. But, I'm left wondering why you left such a large gap between each log? The amount of gap seems quite excessive even though the gaps will be chinked and each log will settle down and shrink some over time. I realize that not as many logs were needed to do the build.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The problem using cedar is the amount of taper from base to crown. Pine our spruce would have resulted in smaller gaps.

[@joaojarbas8753]

maravilhoso pena que nao e dublado em portugues

[@stevenrussell2218]

Where you located

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are located in Eastern Ontario.

[@deadpresident78]

In the 1700' this guy is actually only 24 or 25 years old.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Don’t I wish!

[@manonfire3642]

This nation (USA) was built during rough times but by tough individuals. Nothing was easy in early America; everyone had to carry one's own weight. Turd people weren't cancerous at that time; good times existed of being able to keep warm, well fed and have a shelter over one's head. But most of all, Holy Scriptures were read daily out loud to all family members and when their day ended, they all prayed on their knees to The LORD and Creator of all life.

[@danielomalley4394]

Turd people…cancerous? Hardly Christian talk, is it?

[@danielomalley4394]

Besides, this series is from CANADA!

[@nathanadrian7797]

Why have you left such huge gaps between the logs? Each log should fit tight to the log bellow. I don't want to be too rough on you, but I see another problem or two.

[@buttonvalley]

In the 18th century cabins were meant to be short-term housing, and were not fit the way you describe. The gaps were filled in with chinking and daub. This cut down on the time and materials needed to complete the shelter.

[@cathywolfe1038]

Thank you sir, that was going to be my response.

[@Jarjarjar21]

Well, if youre doing 1700s and the coffee is 1800s then ya might as well get some java beans at the local grocery...we won't call it cheating...ha

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Doesn’t taste near as good.

[@Jarjarjar21]

@@TheWoodlandEscape ...ya have to go to Venezuela to get real coffee...ha That's where I got hooked.

[@Stoertebekerxyz]

In which sawmill did the pioneers saw their boards in 1700? Your log cabin is not authentic. And I can't believe that you built the hut on your own, because you can't handle tools very well, as you show us here.

[@cheswick617]

re; stoertebekerxyz; and there you go folks...there's always that one person who is so insecure, he wants to drag everyone and every subject down to his level. This is a wonderful you tube site and you try to find fault. unreal.

[@Stoertebekerxyz]

@@cheswick617 I just don't understand what he's doing. Does he want to live like it was around 1700 or does he just want it to look like that? A log house is being built and you only ever see him building something. But he only nails a board with difficulty and half the house is already there for the next video. He's cheating.