Shelter Made From Hollowed Out Logs - Appalachian Woodcraft

[@SurvivalRussia]

How Do I Know It Took Me +30K Chops With the Axe? My Step/Pace Counter On My Right Wrist Had +40K Steps On It When I Came Home And I Did Not Walk Much That Day.

[@niwachien]

It's called "strap iron" in English.

[@donaldharlan3981]

if an average log chop length is- 1 Yard or 3 Feet= approximately a distance of 17.045... Miles. If there is metric in Russia 1 Meter is: 30,000 Meters is= 30 Kilometres. Which set of numbers is it? :-)

[@garywestenfeldt5637]

Could you explain Russian gun Laws sometime, Love your content always entertaining, You should consider a recovery strap to pull out vehicles, it's much better and safer than cables or chains,

[@matooleyobrien2918]

We call metal nail ribbon ,Pipe strapping or Plumber's Strap in United States..Big 2 man saw is Cross Cut Saw...keep Awesome Lars👍

[@bushthebandit]

Smiler virkelig fedt tag du har lavet,,,, og jeg havde gået og tænkt på hvordan du ville lave det, og så bruger du patent bånd smiler fedt det havde jeg også gjort,,, men jeg havde nok også givet dem nogle lange gennem gående skruer men fed video gælder mig til at se det færdige resultat god vind

[@markbruck1382]

Dear Lars, 30years ago I was using a small chainsaw in the woods. All of a sudden I hit a buried metal bar buried deep in the tree. I saw a shower of sparks and the saw came around and almost cut my left leg off. The blood loss was amazing. I fashioned a tourniquet and crawled miles back to my car. You are much further out in the wilderness than me. Stay alive... Leave the saw at home... Luv the show!!! Mb

[@j.juergen1010]

Hey lars, the german Name was Lochband, translated 1: 1 it means hole Tape or perforated Tape .... it is used to hang up pipes, for example under basement ceilings etc etc. Atb from Germania Jürgen

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

The union “pipe-fitters” or plumbers here in The States , when working for them 50+ years ago, called it “plumbers/plumbing strap” Used to hang water & drain piping off floor joists and side walls. It’s great to use for clamping different materials also.

[@Mitchikawow]

I want to do what you do. Watching someone do it is a lot more relaxing than actually being out in the wilderness I'm sure though

[@VIPER410]

I agree with you and everyone else a little modern tech doesn't hurt if they had it they would have used it. It would be awesome to see Slava's home again got to be pretty close to finishing it now.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I have a little video in the works on that VIPER :)

[@mulematt6225]

We call that "ribbon" alot of different things. But most refer to it as plumbers strap. Or Holy strap. Mostly it's used to hold plumbing pipes. Or gas pipes under houses. All the holes makes it adjustable. I used it when i did alot of gas pipeline in houses. Its extremely versatile. Great thing to have laying around.

[@jamesmoore9870]

My father showed me that trick with the nail about 50 years ago, now I know why it works.

[@bradbutcher3984]

Nice tip on the dulling the tip of a nail to try and stop splitting.

[@stevencunningham4680]

The galvanized metal banding with the holes in it is called Plumbers Tape.

[@johnholliday6011]

Great job Lars.I am a new subscriber from South Carolina USA I love the Appalachian mountains.

[@atex6175]

I always called it hanging strapping used it while working in plumbing it's great for mocking up pipes

[@MuskratOutdoors]

Lot's of work, but it looks great and should last a long time. It will be interesting to see how it holds up to the snow and rain. Sometimes you need to "cheat" a little if it improves something. That nail ribbon, (I think it is called "plumber's tape" in the USA) will strengthen it a lot and probably make it last longer also.

[@paulthomas2337]

In English we call that metal band Plumbers tape! Used to help hang pipes. Love all your tools and experience - Bring it on Lars!

[@eddieseachord4985]

Survival Russia Rocks, and Tra, La, La, La. Okay, Let’s Do something Awesome!

[@Winnie122459]

i can watch your videos and pick up great tips every time. Great job!

[@TargaWheels]

Evolution is good. You're right. If they had modern day tools back then, they wouldn't be stupid. They would use it. 👍

[@LPx007]

Awesome job Lars!!! it's coming along pretty great! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sleepyheadz]

You can make a horizontal beam as a ledge to stop the logs from sliding off without using the ribbon. In that way, it doubles as a water gutter to divert rain water to the side.

[@conarc-d1037]

Lars the shelter is looking great! If possible, try and make a video of it in the rain. I bet that roof will shed the rain very nicely!

[@georgemcmillan9172]

I've always known that to be pipe strap.

[@scarakus]

Plummer's strap.. lol

[@timbanwell1756]

Galvanised banding in the UK, have a roll just like lars' in my shed

[@joeponder9668]

Really handy metel strap shit that always has the rite hole in the rite spot as I call it haha 🤣

[@elund408]

or plumbers tape. strap etc.

[@tanglediver]

@@elund408 I concur.

[@caryr.7089]

I'm from the Appalachian mountains in North Carolina in the US. Love your videos. Don't listen to anyone saying you break the code. We use whatever we can get our hands on to survive! Keep up the good work!

[@michaelguerin56]

Good to see that a sparky has picked up on carpentry tricks, i.e. flattening a nail point. I learned that one years ago and still pass it on to our (carpentry) apprentices. It is particularly useful when nailing the top weatherboard to a gable end.

[@gilbertaguilar2502]

Some people call it "Plummers tape" but its more commonly known as "Hanger Strap"

[@SeaCatFl]

I have seen this style of shelter made in tropical areas using Bamboo. You can run a hollowed Log or piece of Bamboo along the bottom of the Roof to collect Rain Water.

[@paulthomas2337]

Just an idea for you to think about. at the bottom edge of that roof if you had two logs at the bottom with one smaller then a larger one below it or next to it then you could have rested the bottom ends of all the planks resting against the log. Of course the logs would have to have a post on each side to keep log from moving. Only problem with this concept if the drainage to get water away from the roof. But it would prevent use of plumbers tape. In Norway and Sweden they used huge wooden pines to hold the planks to the lower logs and also pinned to the top ridge pole.

[@solo_fl_outdoors594]

Love your videos! Very full of knowledge! 👍🏼If it works, do it! Well done my friend👍🏼

[@buletpoint]

The steel roll is called pipe strap used in plumbing hanging pipe.:)

[@tarstakars]

When I was in construction we called that metal strapping "plumbers tape".

[@3RAN7ON]

I always thought plumbers tape was the white Teflon tape you wrap the threads with

[@tarstakars]

@@3RAN7ON when I worked construction that's what the plumber is always called it and they called the Teflon tape Teflon tape but you know there's always Regional differences on what something's called

[@davidullom]

Oh Thank God. A Survival Russia upload to save a dreary Sunday . Thank You!!

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Your videos show crafts, imagination, & enjoyment. Go for it ! Live like you want to live ❤ 💪 👌

[@TotallyNotRedneckYall]

I've always wanted to build a dugout cabin. I've seen several in my region from the late 1800s, and I wouldn't hesitate to live in one of them, even after a hundred years. Like living in a cave and a house at the same time.

[@kennethweldon5153]

This is what I love about your channel... I learned that nail trick when I was a kid but never knew why it worked. Awesome! Thanks again.

[@johnwakamatsu3391]

I am glad that I do not have to build a shelter in the woods using hollowed out logs but, I purchased a Silky 2000 saw, survival knives, lights, military stoves, bug repellent, military rations and thinking about buying a tent. I should really buy an emergency generator for the home. I like watching your program and learning about survival.

[@dennisminks8282]

Your strapping is called hanger tape, typically used in plumbing.

[@philbox4566]

Here in Oz we call that metal building attachment material, "Punched strap". It's awesome.

[@mwhelan53]

Phil if you were old enough you would know it as hoop iron.

[@philbox4566]

@@mwhelan53 Ah but hoop iron does not have holes in it and yes I do know all about hoop iron as I was a plumbing apprentice for a time back in the day.

[@robertshowe2417]

Fantastic job. Good use of a bit of modern supplies, limited, but increased safety. Just the right balance IMO

[@bryanr.3241]

I remember when you began this a year or so ago but life got in the way. This shelter will be able to handle anything winter can throw at it. Look forward to watching a snowy winter camp over nighter this winter. Thank you 👍👍

[@SurvivalRussia]

Yes, I think it was almost a year ago now :)

[@scooterdogg7580]

amazingly awesome as usual Lars :) greetings from eastern Canada ,

[@garybtw200]

Hello ! No one should scorn you. Your videos are always awesome !!

[@PilgrimBangs]

I grew up in the northern terminus of Appalachia in Central New York State and we camped in the Adirondack mountain wilderness often. We used to go camp deep into the mountains where there are to be found similar log shelters all along backpack trails and rivers. I don't know if New York State DEC department still maintains them, but they were a welcome shelter on a cold rainy night for tired wet canoe travelers and backpackers.

[@HEATRACER24]

I have always called it pipe strap. You should use any tool at your disposal to get the job done!

[@robertfoote3255]

I'm certain that the tools they used were the modern one's of their time......🤠 No doubt I my mind! Best Wishes Lars!

[@songman0]

Nice shelter. To prevent sliding log down ,i think that old guys use some kind of V notches and small rectangulars wooden bars.

[@WayPointSurvival]

That is looking really awesome! You have made quite a lot of progress and I like the way you're putting things together!

[@paulthomas2337]

Lars, I have been watching many films on youtube and I have to say that yours are the most crisp and clear photos of you and the back ground that I have seen. You have a wonderful camera set up and are a very gifted person in the wilds. thanks for sharing your abilities with us all. LOL (Oregon, USA) . I see that others have made comments about the hollow out of the timbers on your roof structure. I know the reason why is to produce less weight on the over head beam. Nothing that be done in a day though. Never seen that done before. Love your films.

[@jamesgraham828]

looking forward to the completed project!

[@taxslave5766]

Hi Lars. Just so you know, I like your original introduction video much better! We got to see some aerial views of your neighborhood/landscape and the unusual architecture of some of the buildings in your community. The old intro video is what made me wait and see what this content provider has to say and show me! Best wishes from Canada.

[@mzeusk13]

Very functional, natural & nice also. A heavy duty shelter which could be used as a blind. Awesome, cheers Lars!

[@steviemack9]

Nice vid clip , as always , glad to hear you receiving proper safety accessory for mini printer. You earned it.

[@notsure6840]

Changing bits IS hard on the phycology. Lol. Funny

[@dougshrader7721]

One idea: don't hollow out the caps all the way, leave a lip at the top to hook over the side rails of the bottoms and keep them from sliding down.

[@FirstFamilyCharger]

Clever!

[@PilgrimBangs]

Dove tail those notches on the upfaced hollow logs at the bottom will also keep those logs in place and the lip would hold the other logs at the top. Then a quick lashing to keep it all tight.

[@malteseowl]

Why not a short stake driven into the ground at the bottom end of the logs ? Then they cannot slide.

[@troelsandersen9654]

Great job Lars. An awesome amount of work that will pay off in the long run. By the time that you have done your next ten, you will be an absolute pro :)) Yes, I agree that Kephart and others would have used whatever "good stuff" was available.

[@RonR]

Any woman that brings you a holster for the mini printer is a keeper.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Solid Gold 💖

[@YllwNinja82]

lots of work in that shelter, but if it lasts years than the work is worth it! Well done sir! :D

[@CarlJones14]

You should carve stops into the lower logs at the bottom and if you wanted, you could do the same to the top logs so you wouldn't even see the stops.👍

[@NikovK]

I think the way to secure those logs is a stake driven in the ground at the low end, so they can't slide back any further.

[@southernwanderer7912]

That's the most awesome shelter build I've seen.

[@BryanDenlingerKJVM]

If you can use a High-Definition camera to film "Bush-Crafting", then you can use a Cordless Drill and a Chainsaw!

[@elwha6025]

@Frogsquatch What point?

[@mwhelan53]

Frogsquatch if it was for survival and you didn’t have a knife you would chew it off with your teeth, if you had an axe you wouldn’t try to chop it down with a pocket knife. Survival is utilising what tools and materials you have to the best effect, if you can’t adapt and improvise on the fly but need to have everything laid out for you on a step by step you will not survive for long.

[@elwha6025]

@@mwhelan53 Exactly.......he's building a long term camp in his backyard. I'll tell you though, if I was in a true survival situation in the frozen north somewhere It would be a fortunate thing to have Lars with you. The man knows his stuff.

[@heavymeadowdetective192]

I feel you, but...Alone Season 8 bro

[@elwha6025]

@@heavymeadowdetective192 Roland was the man in Season 7. That was some pretty intense stuff

[@Mothinabox]

Excellent! I was taught that blunting of the nail trick when I was at Agricultural College, it really works.

[@samvittoria9692]

DANG ! That is a nice looking shelter . I have carried a short roll of that banding in my pack for years. Used it a few times. Great job Lars.

[@ekaos5099]

Love the description, 30 thousand chops later.

[@zindi1138]

This is going to be a great shelter 🤠

[@Schmidt54]

If the old timers were alive now, they totally would use all kinds of tools. They used the best which they had in their time, they would do it now, because it is sensible. But no tool or technology can be used without proper knowledge and skills. That is what it is about. The shelter looks awesome! it looks so cozy, you could install a fireplace, too. :)

[@SurvivalRussia]

I much agree on all points Schmidt :)

[@ramsaymillar1948]

It’s called builders band here in Scotland. Available at all good hardware stores costs about $15 for 10 metres.

[@richardanderson6874]

Awesome, and very practical to make use of modern techniques and tools. I am looking forward to your next video.

[@BFTEgodswarrio5939]

Ive made a structure similar to what you have there. The top piece is suppose to sit in the U bottom pieces. It looks like you have the bottom pieces to far apart, slide the bottom log halves together and place the top part inside of the part you removed from the bottom pieces. Think draw two U side by side then draw one upside down where the upside down u is touching the center of the two bottom u's . Another thing is the logs need to be somewhat straight . Then you should be able to hold them together with a single nail/screw in the middle. Awesome video as usual Lars keep them coming.

[@coachp3333]

Greetings from Nashville. I appreciate your enthusiasm and "tell it like it is" approach to communication. Thanks for the quality videos you put out!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome! 👍😉🇨🇦

[@warrenspinney8510]

Plumbing strap awesome 👌

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks 👍

[@ApocalypseNowWithEli]

I live in the Appalachian Mountains. And love it.

[@adrianward362]

Adapt. Overcome. Survive! Or some such drivel! Love watching the build.

[@bhuddleston8393]

Lars, if cut a short section of the pipe strap and fold over at the first hole it makes a fiercely loud and shrill whistle.

[@richardlobb6027]

Here in Texas that steel straping is called plumers tape . I think you should use any and all the tools and supplies available in building and maintaining your bush camp. Good video , keep'em coming .

[@garymucher9590]

Nice idea. Kind of like a terracotta roofing idea. But you use wood instead of clay... But it should last a very long time. Maybe even longer if you removed all the bark too. That way water won't settle in between the bark and wood and rot over time. Thumbs Up!

[@MjmanDK]

Det ser godt ud!

[@SurvivalRussia]

Tak!

[@lifeseeker9563]

i commented once Lars Now thats some woodcraft right there Lars when you guys where moving the log cabin

[@alexanderlawson1649]

Nice looking shelter, all it needs is a sleeping platform and a fire place in front.

[@SurvivalRussia]

A platform and some siding and the shelter is done.

[@semco72057]

Yes, it took them two or more people to put up a shelter like what you are describing and there was some of them here in Arkansas, but not widely used. I was wondering how you was going to make that roof and now I can see what you are doing and it will work as there is room for water to run off the wood.

[@General_Confusion]

I would drill holes in the lower end of the logs that have the hollowed out up. Then drive pegs/dowels through the holes and make them long enough to be able to use them to rest a second log above the bottom log on top. Then just rest the logs with the hollow down up against the new top log. Then when all the logs are on, place a second log on top of them at the front and tie the ends to the original cross beam, to sandwich the roof logs together. Unless of course you have a reel of pipe strap handy.

[@SurvivalRussia]

Try it out :)

[@peterkanz2843]

The trick you showed about flattening the nail tips I know from bow shooting. If you use sharp bodkin tips instead of round practicing tips and hit the wooden tripod by accident, then only the sharp ones split the wood. The practicing tips just stick in there 1-2cm in the wood.

[@MichaelR58]

Lars , you got a lot done , its looking good , thanks for sharing, I hope this finds you well my friend, stay safe, God bless !

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

try not to be so insulting, Lars is better than that, most people in russia are smarter than the silly belief in a god.

[@shadowcastre]

That's funny.. the "bushcraft code" I think you mean the "bushcrap" code! Thanks for the video...

[@schmeat2717]

Every one has opinions but the truth is whatever works for you in life is the best option.

[@farmerg1975]

Keep up the good work. Makes my weekend when I get a new video to watch.

[@bobbieschke599]

.....you go brother ! Thinking outside the box ! 🤔 Grizz

[@TheEmporiumOutdoors]

Great project and loving the progress! I'm pretty sure the old timers who designed that shelter would have jumped at the chance to use modern materials!! I'd also recommend small "log dogs" for holding the material during construction. You can make them at home out of some scrap steel 😉 Keep up the good work! Soon be winter! Best wishes Michael 🇨🇦

[@SupadaiduS]

Hi! What if you just split the log without hollowing it? Maybe filling the eventual gaps with punk wood moss or something? Love your channel!

[@oghamstone5964]

👍 Nice job, beautiful work. 👌

[@BCVS777]

That is very cool! Lots of hard work but a semi permanent shelter that certainly will turn the water away. I will be interested to see how long it lasts. Hopefully several years but I’m wondering if the slabs will crack lengthwise eventually?

[@auroraborealisknives4019]

The shelter is starting to look good

[@jimmyhotel8061]

Great job! By yourself and quickly. Love your channel can’t wait for the overnighter!

[@barukkazhad8998]

Ah..looks awesome ..this winter's camping videos are gonna be the best so far 😊

[@SurvivalRussia]

Can't wait!

[@wayneodom7562]

I enjoy the channel. As it happens, I live within sight of Dick’s Creek, the site of Kephart’s first camp when he came to the Southern Appalachians. I’ve read his books and visited his grave in Bryson City, North Carolina. Keep up the good work.

[@senell8291]

Gran canal brother

[@SurvivalRussia]

Thanks!

[@senell8291]

@@SurvivalRussia sigue asi😁

[@davidrasch3082]

Reading about Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery they took the latest and best equipment with them and that was 1804.

[@ChIGuY-town22_]

You betcha! To not use everything at your disposal is obnoxious.

[@davidrasch3082]

@Hansel Franzen Your understanding of history is somewhat lacking, comrade.

[@tomasthomas7407]

Even took an Air Pellet Gun, check it out! Pretty amazing story.

[@benbeattie4609]

Absolutely fantastic!! You are continually inspirational!

[@edwardstagner1021]

hey Lars throw a bucket of water on and see how it works if you have it available that is. Enjoy your channel!

[@maverick4462]

When i was a boy l had a chance to see one when my dad an I where Hunting. If memory serves me I think the roof slats had been pegged. Plumbers tape seems a lot easier lol

[@cloudraker100]

At my work we call it "all around strapping". We use it all over the place. IMO today kephart would have been a youtuber. He used the most modern gear available to him.