My CABIN PROJECT (Roof Framing 2) - Wk 6

[@lynnebunning7273]

I'm in awe of your ability, not only that the plans are all in your head but how you are building it with no help. Two weeks ago I visited my childhood home. It was for rent & the agent kindly allowed me to look through it. My grandfather built it 74/75 years ago. The inside has had very little change, with the exception of my brother's bedroom is now a toilet & shower. I left 50 years ago & it still had an outside "Dunny" lol. I looked in the linen cupboard & to my utter surprise it still had no bottom shelf & you could see the stumps, there was flooring of sorts so no creatures could get into it. The biggest change was outside. It was an empty block of land apart from a shed. The laundry room was still standing, the cement troughs were still there. When I left there were two big willow tress, a number of sheds,. A chicken coup, huge veggie garden & a fernery. All gone, which brought a lump to my throat. A had a great deal of pride to see what my grandfather had built still standing. An old woman reminiscing. My point I wanted to make is that one day your grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren will also visit the cabins that you have built & say with pride "MY GRANDFATHER, ETC" built this cabin many (75) years ago. I only have my memories to pass onto the generations, they will have your videos to watch. What a blessing for your generations to come. Forgive an old woman her ramblings. God Bless you & yours 🇦🇺🐨✝️🙏🏻✝️♥️♥️♥️♥️😊😊😊😊

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Hello Lynne. Your "ramblings" mean the world to me. You took me to your childhood home. I saw, and almost touched it. Thank you for that my dear friend. Your story reminds me of a quote I love, here it is: "When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for the present delight nor for the present use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for; and let us think, as we lay stone upon stone, that a time is to come when those stones will be held sacred because our hands have touched them, and that people will say, as they look upon the labor and wrought substance of them, "See! This our parents did for us." - John Ruskin

[@gingershaffer2547]

Oh Lynne, I loved reading your comment! I could hear your "heart" in your description of your home and how wonderful for you to be able to go and see it. Your words took me on the journey as well. I want to go back and see my grandparents home too. I learned to garden and cook there. They came from Italy in the 40's and I lived with them. They taught me how to make wine, fresh pasta and sausage. Everyone had a job and it was always family first. It was the best years of my childhood. I'm so glad for you to be able to add this final memory of your home to the other wonderful ones that I am sure you have. Best wishes, Ginger

[@lynnebunning7273]

@@gingershaffer2547 thank you so much for your lovely reply. It sounds like you have beautiful memories as well. An amazing thing on the day, which I didn't put in. The family that lived next door to us still live there, the mother died two years ago at the age of 95 & there eldest shifted in after her marriage broke up & looked after parents. I was with a friend who lived across the road from them. We have remained friends since Primary school days. We took the chance that she may be home. It turns out that the younger sister had shifted in. Long story short, we had a lovely catch up with them both & did a lot of reminiscing. It had been over 50 years since we last spoke. We were all very much the same age. They are the only original family still living in the street. A lot of homes have gone & been replaced with town houses. My old home will only be there for approximately 18 months & it too the is going to be pulled down & 3 town houses in its place. So you can see why I didn't put this in the original post, as it would have ended up being a short story. Lol.. cheers from Australia Lynne 🇦🇺🐨♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lynnebunning7273]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska thank you for your lovely reply & the quote is amazing & so very true. If you would like to know more of what happened that day, read my reply to Ginger below. Again thank you for kindness. Have you got another project in mind, when you finish this one. Have you been contacted by anyone wishing for you to build them a log cabin. 🇦🇺🐨🙏🏻

[@gingershaffer2547]

@@lynnebunning7273 that was an amazing "rest of the story" I so hate that they are pulling down your house. Cannot get over the your neighbor's are still there! Sounds like it was really a great time for all. Blessings to you! from Colorado, USA

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Rafters and gable ends done. The rest of the roof sheeting done in the next vid. I'm enjoying this a lot. Thanks for posting. I know how much time editing takes. I have to say this. I'm a Virginia country boy, but I have been to Alaska in 1987 and 1989. What small portion of the state I saw was breath taking wonderful. I was most impressed with the toughness and resilience of the hard working people of Alaska. Being a blue collar worker all my life and seeing such type people here diminish greatly. I still appreciate the remembrance of the people I saw and met when there. So that is the reason I enjoy your vids so much. Thanks again.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Clint. I appreciate you comments. I have spent most of my life in the construction industry and love the trades so much. They have enriched my life immeasurably. If you ever get back to Alaska we will have to get a cup of coffee and visit. I visited your channel briefly but plan to go back and watch a couple of your videos. They look like my kind of stuff :)

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska Thanks very much. No plans as of now to come back to Alaska, but the wanting to never goes away. I took notice of the Dolmar saw you used. I've never seen one here, but I know of them. Mostly a west coast saw I believe. No dealers ever here. Thanks for checking out my channel. I have projects in motion and more planned. So I will be posting more.

[@garyhand6480]

I'm not much of a carpenter but I know that that Cabin will be there till the end of time and of course doesn't mean shit. Your a good carpenter with the greatest designs and use of lumber.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Hello Gary. Thank you, I appreciate your comments. Let me know if you have any questions. I will do my best to answer. Take care my friend.

[@Jerry-hh5eb]

Judging by your skill level you must be a master carpenter.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good evening Jerry. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. I grew up in the trade and I have several decades under my belt by now. I do love working with my hands. It is a blessing.

[@Praxeus7]

This man can use a chain saw like a butter knife! Love this series.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks for watching my friend. I am so glad you are enjoying the series. Take care, and see you soon.

[@toffeesmom0194]

It always amazes me how well you work by yourself. And as always thank you for showing Stella as well. Give her a little pat for me again!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much for following along with me (and Stella) on this project. We are enjoying it so much. Take care my friend.

[@jimgree]

Your dog loves you, nice to see the interaction with him or her. Thank you it's been another pleasure and learning experience.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Jim. Stella is a wonderful friend. She is hands-down the smartest and kindest dog I have ever known. She is an absolute pleasure to hang around with. Thanks again for watching. See you soon.

[@TonyGeneseo]

Got home from work. Took a shower. Grabbed a beer and my tablet and saw that you’d posted a new video. Made my day ! Thoroughly enjoyed watching it ! Almost therapeutic somehow watching you build !! Really enjoying following along ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a great day my friend !

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Its always great to hear from you Tony! I am glad you are enjoying the build. Let me know if you have any questions of course. I love the conversations.

[@valentinrusu8844]

Every time when you post a video with this log cabin it's a joy.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you my dear friend. It is so good to have your company on this project. Feel free to ask questions if you wish. Take care.

[@clarasoberanes8726]

Hello my friend, hope all is well. Regards to your beautiful 😍wife and family. Once again you leave us in awe over the years of experience that you endure. Coming along so beautiful, and the peaceful scenery is everything. Then you ran for the bug spray 😂, and back to work as if nothing ever happened 😊. I love the dedication that you put into each step. Can't wait to see week 7. Stay safe and care up there. Hugs for our fur baby 🥰, love watching her play in the snow.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Clara. It's so good to hear from you. Yes, it is starting to look like a cabin. I want to get roof on before salmon fishing starts. It's coming up soon and I want to take you all with me. It is one of my favorite things to do. I have been fishing the same area of the same river for over half a century now. I love it more than ever. Oh by the way, you may not recognize my fur baby, I gave Stella her spring haircut yesterday. Now she won't stop dashing around in circles. I can tell she feels twice as fast without that thick coat slowing her down. Have a wonderful week. See you soon.

[@auldersaige6934]

Your knowledge and skill amaze me. Truly inspiring. Reminds me of when I was a boy and in my teen years, how I used to watch my father craft small additions and such to our home and property. Nothing spectacular, a shed here, a new roof there, but he seemed to me to be a jack of all trades. Could do anything. Working on the house, yard, car, digging ditches, laying pipe. Except electrical, just wouldn't touch it. I would help in any way I could, mostly cheap labor to be honest, but I always felt like I was part of whatever project Dad was working on. And he taught me the value of honest, hard work, and the satisfaction of doing something and doing it well. Then he would tell me stories about my Mom's father and his skills as a bricklayer, how he worked on the construction of the large, hundred-foot industrial smoke stack at the textile mill my Dad worked at in my youth, other large structures he helped construct in the area where I grew up in Maine. These were skills I never really developed or had, and it was humbling to see, to think about how my Dad and Grandfather had such skills and workmanship, how they created something from nothing. These lessons have lasted my entire life, and every success I've had began with this. My Dad amazed me. I believe you and I are of the same age, but your skill, imagination, resourcefulness and confidence remind me of those my Dad and Grandfather had. I appreciate you, your imagination, focus and determination to do the work you do in these videos. More than you know. It brings back great memories, and makes me feel like I'm sharing in something special. Thank you.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

I absolutely love your comments my friend. You do seem to be describing my father and grandfather. My grandfather was a genuine cowboy and worked cattle ranches for most of his life. My father was a concrete and stone mason by trade, but he was also an avid builder. He built several log homes back when I was a boy, and I worked with him every chance I got. He loved hard work and valued it almost too much because he always seemed to feel guilty about taking time off. I wish he had though, because the few times we did get a chance to fish or hunt together were so much fun. He had a wonderful love for the outdoors that deeply impacted my own life. Everyday now I can see him in myself, especially as I get older. He passed away about six years ago now. I owe him much. He left some big boots to fill.

[@auldersaige6934]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska I never met either of Grandfather's. Both passed well before I was born. My Dad and I spent many hours trout fishing, brook trout mostly, but some river fishing for pickerel, pike, smallmouth bass. We literally live on the Penobscot River near the textile mill he worked at, it was in my backyard. I'd jump the fence, fish for 8 hours a day in the summers. In the fall/winter, we hunted. Whitetail deer pretty much. For my Dad, hunting was about putting food on the table. Fishing, he LOVED to fish. Solitude. For me, it all was about spending time with my Dad. Not a bad way to live your life. I see my early lifestyle in how you and your family live your lives. You've got it figured out my friend. God Bless you and your family.

[@ArtOcasio]

I'm still watching from Anchorage, and yes still in awe! Looks really nice.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks neighbor! I love having Alaskans on my channel. Take care my friend and see you soon.

[@pattimarshall7270]

I'm awestruck realizing so much information being processed as you work - footing, balance, safety, biting bugs, angles, cords, tool, past experience and skills related to present, camera angles and placement,... You make it look so simple and effortless. (People cringe and brace to catch me when they see me trying to walk and chew gum at the same time.)

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Patti. I am so glad you are here. I enjoy reading your comments. Always feel free to ask questions too. Love to you from Alaska.

[@gregbromberg5427]

Stella is living her best life out there by you. Enjoyed watching this most recent entry.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks Greg. Stella is loving the spring weather. She got her spring haircut today too. Turns out there is not much dog under all those curls. :)

[@americannavajopatriot9412]

Beautiful, my friends.. you are doing a wonderful job.. you have patience working alone.. lots of work.. Much respect for you my friend 👍🏽.. Can't wait to see it finished

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much! Always look forward to your comments. Take care and have a wonderful week.

[@dimidomo7946]

Thanks This Is My Alaska for your summarized explanation of how you're planning to finish up your dazzling and grand cabin in The Last Frontier. You're an experienced builder and you know this...always wear your eye protection no matter what. Simply put: you're the man.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much my friend. I am so glad you are here keeping me company as I build. It is a pleasure. Have a wonderful week

[@halinawiecek2297]

Log cabin look better and better , love watching your video, you have beautiful dog best friend, all the best.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Halina. Thank you so much for following along. Stella (my puppy) says to tell you hi as well. Take care my friend.

[@anitamorales1506]

I have watched 5 cabins being built in the last year, all on different channels. They were well built, but mostly rectangular boxes with buck antlers nailed over the doors. Your buildings have style and interesting details that make make them say HOME. The difference is huge. Also, not one of those people was responsive to comments of their viewers, beyond the little hearts. IT MATTERS!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Anita. I appreciate it. As this channel grows it is getting more difficult to respond to every comment the way I would like to. That bother me, because the conversations here are one of my favorite things about this channel. I will continue to do my best to respond as time allows. Thanks again my friend. Peace.

[@anitamorales1506]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska I was not saying that you needed to respond to every comment. I cannot imagine how much of your time it takes for camera set up, editing, and responding to us. I think we all are mostly interested in seeing the work you do and Stella of course. The fact that you are so responsive is a major plus also , but just keep being who you are, because we fans are going to stay with you for the duration.

[@Tonniece3]

I must say I’m finding this all fascinating. I do however find myself holding my breath when you’re up there and not tied off. Stay safe and see you next week. 👍🏾💯❤️. Hugz

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good evening Tonniece. Thanks so much for keeping me company as I build. You have a wonderful week. See you soon.

[@nadineweiler7747]

Beautiful footage at beginning of the video.....really enjoy watching the creation of this build!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Nadine. The river with the ice jamb is just a couple of minutes from my cabin. Shortly after taking that video the jamb broke free and the river cleared out. Thanks for watching. See you next week.

[@Annn1341]

Found your channel recently and have been watching and enjoying all of your videos.... You are an EXTRAORDINARY man ... Lots of respect.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much Anie. I am so glad you are here on my channel. You are so welcome here.

[@clvajt2570]

Hello Sire. You have finished to built the gable at last. Thanks for your hard work. In this case in Japan, people celebrate houseraising"棟上げ式" "mu-ne-a -ge -si- ki". They scatter rice cakes, toys, candys ,bills and coins,etc ,from the roof. Children are so happy. You celebrated for this with Stella. It is happy too. Gradually I have a interest in interior.　 I have pleasures for it. Please take care of yourself. By the way, my old motor scooter has been repaired successfully. I have exchanged master coil, pulse generator, regulator, battery. And I painted body covers partly. My scooter looks like new one now. HONDA FORESIGHT 2004

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning my dear friend. I love your Japanese tradition of celebrating house raising. "Mu-ne-a ge -si ki " the "building up ceremony". I love it. Tradition is so important and I celebrate yours. Eventually I will get to the interior. I have a ways to go on the outside though so it will take a little while. Meanwhile, salmon fishing starts next month. I want to you to see that. I have been fishing the same river for over half a century now. I really love it. Great to hear that your Honda is back up and running once more. That is wonderful news. Take care my friend. See you soon.

[@BigPineOffGrid]

I really love the extra flair and style your rafter designs bring to your structures. Simple changes that make a lot of impact!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you. I like the large, open soffit feel in a cabin. It is simple and looks back to a time when we built out of necessity, without everything being closed in and trimmed out as all the houses are today. I like being able to sit on a front porch and hear the rain beating down on the tin roof above me. That is so important to me. Basically, I want to bring as much of the outdoors as possible, inside the cabin with me. That is always my goal.

[@jamesclinton2523]

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[@nanastreasures8586]

You are amazing and doing it alone! I would have given up all ready!!👍🏻

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Nana. Thank you so much for your kind encouragement. Love from Alaska.

[@tracygibson6774]

Hi gale the cabin is going to be beautiful when u done with it i have to poodles sadie and sam they smaller than stella love your vídeos be safe my friend

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Yes! Two poodles! I think if I started getting more poodles things would get out of control very quick. I may end up with five or six :).

[@123456laurent]

so nice to look after your great job all fit so perfectly , best regards from france dear ami.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much my dear friend. Hugs from Alaska.

[@spideybrent]

Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Brent. I will do that.

[@UmaAuroville]

Hello, the house is looking beautiful, thank you for sharing so much beauty, I see that you are careful going up and down, it is refreshing to see the snow ............ although you must wait for summer to arrive, living in a place with such a long winter in that beautiful country. It is wonderful to be able to work on what one feels and is gifted for it. A warm hug from India with respect for your whole family and special for Stella.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much my dear friend. I love the summers here but I do also miss the snow when its gone. Love and greetings to you from Alaska. Stella says hi!

[@freedom-lf8eu]

Thank you for answering my comment. I've never been to Alaska , I think it's veri beautiful😊😊😊😊

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

You are welcome. I hope you can visit some day.

[@freedom-lf8eu]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska i live in St. Petersburg Russia

[@sandrapupo5970]

Bom dia Gale! Você está fazendo um excelente trabalho! Com sua experiência de 35 anos certamente domina com maestria essa arte com madeira e em suas mãos ferramentas e veículos pesados criam vida! Tenho absoluta certeza que o que faz é motivo de orgulho para toda sua família! Deixará um importante legado aos seus filhos e netos! Não me refiro apenas em passar o seu conhecimento técnico mas tbem, transmitindo os valores de família, o amor à natureza e aos animais! Interagiu com seus seguidores ao ponto que muitos expuseram aqui suas experiências de vida! Isso que o torna diferente! Essa cabana trará muitos conhecimentos....! Até a próxima semana meu amigo! Abraços 🐕👫🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Sandra my dear friend. I always enjoy reading your comments. They mean the world to me. When I was a boy one of my favorite people was a man named Dick Proenneke who from the age of 53 lived alone in Alaska in a cabin he built himself, on the shores of Twin Lake which is now part of the Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. You can find his story on KZbin. There is a book about him called "One Man's Wilderness" I love his life, the things he stood for, and the example he left us all. I would aspire to follow in his steps. Thank you again for stirring up this memory with your comments. See you soon.

[@sandrapupo5970]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska Terei imenso prazer em ler esse livro! Algumas experiências de vida é importante para nosso crescimento interior!Obrigada!

[@jbennettkernan1211]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska OMG! I have watched the documentary of Dick Proenneke so much I finally broke down and bought the Cd's. I though of him when I stumbled on to your videos, though he didn't have a companion as fine as Stella!

[@andymcclymont6626]

Thank you brother 👍🏻 Andy from NorthWest England

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

You are so welcome Andy! So great to hear from North West England. I would absolutely enjoy visiting your country some day. Talk to you soon.

[@andymcclymont6626]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska You would be welcomed my friend. Thank you for your uploads 👍🏻

[@happypheetphotographyBYWILEY]

Good Morning Gale - Amazed again by what you are accomplishing with this build. I was not able to picture in my mind, how you would finish the gable ends. So, very impressed with what I saw today. Sorry to hear you had some rain and snow this past week. We had 101 degrees in our part of Arizona yesterday. My wife and I both watched your earlier video this week, with your daughter-in-laws yarn dying business and found it very interesting. Kind Regards, Randy in Arizona.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning friends! It's always great to hear from you. Arizona is about as different from Alaska as it gets. Here we have the cool, breezy days with a rain shower or two in the afternoon. I think I would just die in your kind of weather. So glad you enjoyed meeting some of my family. See you soon. Have a great week.

[@irvinedefrancesco7703]

Nice job I joy watching you work . Can’t wait till you finish your build . House is coming out nicely.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks for following this build. I am enjoying it tremendously. Let me know if you have any questions for me.

[@naghmazaffar7021]

Opening to your video was so beautiful it is always lovely to watch i missed your last two videos due to the month of Ramadan as life gets a bit busy now a days but just finished watching them it was lovely meeting your daughter in law she is so pretty and super talented i am a knitter and used to knit sweater blankets and caps for my kids when they were young but this video made me super excited i think i am going to start knittings again 😍😍stay blessed you are always in my prayers

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Naghma. Thank you so much for watching. I don't know a lot about the Islamic faith but I do know the month of Ramadan is a very important time for you. I am glad you enjoyed the video of Marcie and my granddaughter working their little business. My wife was there too for a few minutes. Let me know if you have any questions for Marcie. You can also visit her website if you wish at badsheepyarn.com. Thank you for keeping me and my family in your prayers, it means a lot.

[@naymyo5503]

I love the opening shots and watching you work is somehow satisfying , hope you have a nice weekend!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank so much Nay. The ice jamb on the opening shots was just a short distance from my cabin. A few hours after videoing the ice broke free and swept downstream. I am glad, jambs like that can cause some severe flooding. Have a great weekend.

[@gilbertloranger5561]

so many memories ..... will tell you more later on ..... Thanks for sharing

[@bulletbegone355]

You are one hell of a carpenter. I am amazed at how you do all the heavy lifting and fitting by your self. Be safe and good luck.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you my friend. Peace to you from Alaska

[@bulletbegone355]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska Peace is a noble goal, but it doesn't look like the folks that can make it happen are in agreement and all they care about is self enrichment and being in power over the masses. Pogo the possum had it figured out when he said we have found the enemy, and it is us. How right on that funny little possum in the funny papers was.

[@Rajvlogs4047]

Beautiful..love Alaska...i love nature, that's why live in the lap of nature..away from metropolitan....👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝💐💐

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Absolutely my friend. The simple life, close to nature, is a wonderful way to live. I applaud you.

[@Rajvlogs4047]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska .🤝🤝🥰👍🏻👍💐💐

[@Rajvlogs4047]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska when u r free from ur work plz visit my vlg...🤝🤝...nd see ...👍👍💐💐

[@rajanimanoj5933]

It came out well and looks like an art work 👌 . A perfect strong cabin for the winter. Wishes and prayers for you and your family

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you my friend. It is taking shape for sure.

[@elizabethannwest646]

Spectacular build. I love to watch you videos. Little Stella is so cute at the beginning of this vid looked like she was doing zoomies on the snow.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks Elizabeth. She was doing zoomies! She has to get them out of her system. She is pure joy. I have never done any obedience training with her, but she understands just about everything I say to her. Just a wonderful friend.

[@jeffplant3]

Skill and knowledge beyond compare! Well done! Staring to see what a great cabin this will be!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much Jeff. I am glad you are enjoying the project. See you next week.

[@martykennedy3962]

Another great video, you’re a one man Army (wood worker). It’s looking really good!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks a bunch Marty. I am glad you are enjoying the series. It is coming together for sure. See you soon.

[@pattyu.u5008]

Es increíble que haga todo eso solo mi querido amigo, aparte de todo el esfuerzo físico que representa, su creatividad y además hacer los vídeos, toda mi admiración para usted. Ya quiero verla terminada!!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Patty! I always love to hear from you. I am glad you like the cabin project. I hope to have the roof on it by the end of May. Then I can go fishing.

[@dalejohnson5148]

Wow you are doing a great job on your cabin and it is looking very good. Can't wait to see it all done.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks for watching Dale. I appreciate it. Let me know if you have any questions too. Take care.

[@Linda2]

What a stunning opening to your video.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

I am glad you liked it. That was a massive ice jamb in the river by my home. It only lasted a few hours and then all broke free and swept downstream.

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Nicely done You have Skills. 👍🇨🇦

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much Darrell. I appreciate you watching.

[@Jerry-hh5eb]

Love your video series. Watching from central Illinois.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Jerry. It is so great to have you here. Please feel free to ask questions if you like. I enjoy the conversations. Take care.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Not jealous but definitely envious, would love to do a project likes yours. Pretty sure you’re more knowledgeable and skilled than me though but I’d still love it. Your dog is beautiful. Great job 👍

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much for watching my friend. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. I appreciate your kind words. Take care

[@kida7262]

really enjoyed watching yr videos. ✌🏼

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much my friend. Greetings from Alaska

[@tracygibson6774]

That wood is so beautiful

[@alvaalvarado2587]

what I like the most is that it does not have music

[@WanderingRoe]

We’ve been enjoying watching this come to life, it’s fascinating to people like us who don’t know a thing about building. The design is unique, too. We watch these just about every night and can’t wait to see the end result. Happy (early) Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Rachel. I am so pleased you are enjoying the videos. It is a pleasure to create and share them here. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too. Peace

[@doreenolson129]

Always amazed at the work and craftmanship. It's coming along nicely. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much for watching my dear friend. See you soon.

[@shah01s]

Wow. Super amazing skills. So much effort to build log cabin alone. Love it. [ Shah Malaysia]

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. Let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful day my friend.

[@shah01s]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska Wow.... Thank you so much my friend for replying my comment. its really nice and not even think to be reply. Yes sure. Can't wait to see more progress till finish. Keep it up. Beautiful piece of work. [Shah Malaysia]

[@babeksaber2702]

Thanks for all the trouble you need to go through to share your works. Cheers

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

You are so welcome my friend. It is a great privilege to make and share these videos. Thank you for being so faithful to view and comment on my content. I could not do it without you. Peace.

[@ServeInLove]

1. No gym workout could ever compare to this good exercise, primarily because gyms don't have trees inside that smell amazing. 2. It's fascinating to see these steps with the gable-end walls. 3. Princess Stella is blessed with a very good life and I think we all love seeing that.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much for your comments my dear friend. I am so glad you are here and enjoying my project. Blessings to you today. See you soon.

[@fbbclem5499]

I sometimes wonder if you're really a 27 year old stud dressed to look like an older gentlemen! How inspiring you areM I'm approaching 69 years of life and feel like I gotta get my butt busy with this. You obviously have previous experience. You make it look so easy. I want one!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Hello my friend. I absolutely encourage you to get started on your cabin project. I am 56 and it is so inspiring to me to see guys in their 70s and 80s still out there building. God willing, I intend to be one of them.

[@samuraiwalkchonmagego8912]

Thanks for sharing the Building An Alaskan Log Cabin! my friend

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

You are welcome, I am glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for being here.

[@marsherranz5393]

JUST WONDERFULL !!!!!!!😍😍😍

[@bananerojunior4658]

Buen día amigo increíble tu trabajo 👍

[@gingershaffer2547]

The "break-up" shots were beautiful! The water, the ice.... By the time you are through with this cabin, my husband is going to say.....okay, that's it, we're going back to Alaska! lol Really enjoyed seeing how you manage to cut everything to perfection with the different saws. I have never seen anything built from the ground up and it's so cool being able to see "how" things are accomplished piece by piece. I love the high ceilings. My husband asked me if the foundation was a floating foundation on pads or did you install piers first? you are up so high, all I could think of was....Gale be nimble, Gale be quick, Gale jumped over the......well, you get what I mean. Lordy, sometimes you scare me! Stella was having a really good time in that snow! love her!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good evening Ginger. Thanks so much for watching and I am so glad you are enjoying the project. Say hello to your husband for me. He asked about the foundation, yes, it is a floating pad style of foundation. I excavated about 5 feet of organic soil out from underneath the cabin first though and backfilled it with NFS gravel, so it is sitting on stable ground. There is also positive drainage away from the foundation so everything stays dry too. Take care my friend.

[@gingershaffer2547]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska Thanks for answering back, Dan says "howdy" and great job! I remember how bad the mosquitoes were this time of year in Alaska. For us, our yard is full of deer. As many as 8/10 daily. The grass is greening up nicely. So ready for summer. Have a productive week on your roof, looking forward to your video.

[@billbutler3578]

I understand you do very fine work!!!!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Bill. I appreciate it. Thanks for being here.

[@Martin_HD28]

That Oregon chain saw is a beast! Nice work my friend...... I'm not sure how in the world you are doing this job mostly by yourself. All the camera angle changes must be time consuming. You really need someone to follow you around with the camera and a faithful associate to help with some of those heavy loads. Cant wait for the next episode!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much Paul. Yes, the camera shots take a lot of time to set up but I enjoy it immensely. To me, creating a good video is as challenging as the work itself and just as important. The work is heavy at times but I like trying to figure out how to move the heavy timbers by myself. Working alone in the woods is a wonderful experience and I would not trade it. See you soon.

[@babettebibi716]

hello. Je suis totalement impressionnée par ton travail. Bravo, c'est trop fort. Je te passe le bonjour de l'Alsace dans l'est de la France. J'adore ton chien, il est adorable.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Babette. It is so good to hear from Alsace. My dog's name is Stella. She is a standard poodle. I love her so much. Peace

[@nordyfamily]

Thanks for posting. Well done

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you my friend. You are most welcome. Enjoy.

[@momentsbeautiful932]

Wow...nice video

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much!

[@momentsbeautiful932]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska u r welcome..looking forward to more videos from this channel

[@juanvega6206]

GOD BLESS THE ONE MAN GANG.YOU CAN DO IT ALL!!!!.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Aww,, thank you brother! I am glad you are here. So encouraging.

[@gimhangimhan1636]

ඔයගෙ විඩියෝ ගොඩක් ලස්සනයි

[@anncautley1179]

Again thank-you for another wonderful video, the cabin is looking very impressive. Do you have a favourite job when building the cabin? You are spoiling us with 2 videos this week, I’m loving it! Have a great weekend 🤗

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good evening Ann. Thanks for watching my friend. I don't really prefer one type of work over the next. I enjoy them all. Plumbing, electrical, and septic systems are just plain fun to me. I can't wait to get to them. Have a wonderful week and see you soon.

[@ednolan9509]

Cracking roof design fella, looks the part.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much my friend.

[@Hfcbp]

It's really great to be following you from Iraq 🇮🇶🤍❤️🖤

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Greetings from Alaska.

[@GS-st9ns]

This video is so fascinating oh, so mesmerizing.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much for watching Gabrielle. I am so happy that you enjoyed it.

[@Anistz]

God Job MAte!!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much!

[@JeepGuy3]

From someone who can barley use a hammer. I'm very impressed. We both know my wife and I only watch because of Stella. 😉

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank so much for keeping me company friend. Stella just got a spring haircut. She is skinny as a squirrel and just as fast.

[@sosdaily9596]

مناضر رائعة 😍🥰👍

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks! This was tough video to shoot. Everything was from the ground it seemed. But it finally came together.

[@mr.anderson910]

That’s a nice Dolmar!

[@afishingmagician]

I'm envisioning a deck under that over-hanging roof? You handle that chain saw like you have done it all your life. Nice even cuts! Looking pretty nice!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Hello, There will be a small wrap-around deck. Probably not exactly where you are picturing it though. I will show it to you soon. Take care.

[@schwarzanzug]

excelente tu arte. te sugeriria que usaras proteccion ocular cuando uses la motosierra. ya ansio la continuacion. saludos desde Argentina.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much for watching my friend. Greetings to you from Alaska (all the way to Argentina) Take care and see you soon.

[@LifeJUSTLife]

spectacular! I'm showing your videos to my friends who definitely understand more about these jobs than I do and are all enchanted. Especially because you do everything yourself and with disarming precision. (I think they're a little envious 😜) of course it's that all your experience in the industry comes out. Really a valuable job. But I repeat that passion makes a big difference. We will look at you until the inauguration to celebrate with you. (but we're curious about skylights) A warm greeting from Italy also to the inevitable Stella, who has definitively won the hearts of all here 😊🇮🇹🐾🐾🤗

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning my friend from Italy. One day I want to visit your wonderful country. I am so glad you and your friends are enjoying my cabin project. The upper clerestory windows face due south and are intended to take full advantage of the little sunlight we get during mid winter. They run the full length of the cabin so the full interior should pick up the sun that just gets above the tree tops in December and January. Love you guys a ton. Hugs from Alaska.

[@naenaeswife1296]

Lookin good busy bee!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Ha! Thanks much. See you in a few days.

[@czthor1]

Perhaps I missed it but what is the size is the home and any chance you can say where you purchased the logs, where they shipped up there was that costly? been looking for AK land want to do the same thing truck it up and assemble already have one shipping container going to truck it all to where I move. Did you make a video on your foundation and sub floor setup for that area?

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning and thanks for the questions. This is a small cabin. It has 385 sq ft (inside dimensions) and is a single bedroom. It will have all the amenities though, even including a washer/dryer. I am happy to talk about the logs. They were milled by one of the highest rated mills in Alaska. You can visit the website here: Loggingandmilling.com. Tell them I sent you too! I did not make a video of the foundation because I installed it last fall before I started this channel. I am happy to provide you with my sketches and a good description of how I did it though. I hope to have my website up in a couple of weeks and I will be posting information about this build on the website. See you soon, and good luck on your move. What area are you moving to?

[@karnesrussell]

A job well done. No Bear or wind will break that cabin. Just needs a heavy hand made door.

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Russell. That is a fact. I will give consideration to the door :)

[@godblessyou2720]

Good job 👍

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much friend.

[@arleneisenberg5168]

Bet you go through some blades on your saws and who doesn't love high wire chainsaw blade sharpening amongst wind swept trees, it's really looking Sharp can't wait to see the roof completed any particular color for your metal roof ?? Until the next video friend have a great week !!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much Arlene! The roof metal will a couple of weeks out yet. It is made locally so I will need to get it ordered soon. I will be using two contrasting colors on the roof, bare galvanized and a color called Corten Moss. You will like them. See you soon.

[@ralphtaylor3796]

getordoneson, looking great

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much!

[@assiakessai]

You are treating us very kindly this week having you twice is a wonderful thing I cant get enough from both of you and stella and the hard work you are doing the house is definitely bigger and vast and soo beautiful I cant wait to witness the outcome and I have a question what are you willing to do with your former home?

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning my dear friend. I am so happy that you are here and enjoying the cabin project. I am not sure yet what this cabin will be used for. Eventually my wife and I may liver here but for now I am still considering a couple of different things. See you soon my friend.

[@leojanna8980]

una maravilla esta quedando

[@philmoore71]

it is a nice change to have no dialogue in a building video :)

[@infinitreality]

Tongue and groove design of this house is ingenious and so simple really, looking to mill my own timber to build my own house, and this has given me many ideas of ways to build we don't really use in Australia. Also like the roof design but wonder how much snow it can take? not something we really have to consider in most parts here. Is that why the large timber sections and ridge, along with different pitches? Also birdsmouths with an angle grinder is a first for me. Cudos on the originality.

[@GingerKral]

I'm loving the roof design. That was one of my questions that has now been answered :D ( Why did he put that roof beam off center?) It's already noticeable how much light those windows will bring in! Thank you for sharing!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thanks so much for following along with me Ginger. Yes, things are starting to take shape and look more like a cabin.

[@aziz67890]

Nice Video

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you my dear friend.

[@ветавасилец]

...God be in your business, my friend!) ...

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you my friend.

[@frankphilipp8476]

Good job

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you Frank. I appreciate you watching

[@alexgolzari]

Respect

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much.

[@katesisco]

On another site building a log cabin, they stopped the logs at the top wall height and built the gable ends from 2x4 framing with additional support for the massive ridge beam. So you basically have two ridge beams?? Which makes it more light-filled and airy?? And with the addition of the second ridge bean the gable end logs are more stabilized??

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Kathleen. On this cabin I wanted the log gable ends to run full height. The lower beam is the summer beam. It carries the weight of the roof on both sides of the ridge. On top of it there is a framed wall with window openings. The beam lookouts you see on each end of the upper roof are only short sections of timber extended out each end of the cabin to carry the fly rafters. The "false" lookouts are cantilevered. They run about 4 feet back into the roof and extend about 2 feet on the outside.

[@stevediduck9963]

Looking better every week. I was a bit of a mystery there for awhile on the style of roof you were doing but it finally sunk in. Not sure what it's called Are they that common or not? I do like it. Looking forward to the continuation of the build. SteveD

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good morning Steve. This roof profile is called a clerestory. The upper windows face due south and will pick up the winter sun. They are high and the ceiling is a fairly steep pitch so the reflected light should flood the cabin. Lighting is important here. The winters are long and dark. Every little bit helps. Thanks so much for following along. See you soon.

[@firerat23]

Looking forward to your next video. What is your companions name?

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much for keeping me company though this build. My pup's name is Stella. She is pretty much my shadow out here. See you soon

[@30m3]

Health & safety went out the window at this stage haha.

[@evaeva561]

Thank you for your videos, you will definitely build a beautiful home! Keep up the good work. Please, can you tell me, what breed is your dog Stella? She`s so presious!

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Good evening my dear friend and thank you. Yes, Stella is a pure-bred Standard Poodle. She is hands down the best dog I have ever known. I adore her. She got her spring haircut today. You may not recognize her. She is a lot cooler though.

[@evaeva561]

@@ThisIsMyAlaska I think she would look adorable with any haircut! She`s a smart dog.

[@bethakabagelblarney1530]

Another great video! What are you going to use this cabin for? It looks rather small inside...Keep up the great work and give Stella a big kiss from me! Take care & Be safe 😀🤗

[@ThisIsMyAlaska]

Thank you so much. This cabin is small at 385 sf. It is suitable for a single or couple only. I am not sure of the final use yet. Time will tell, I have several ideas though. Stella got her spring haircut today. You wont recognize her :) She is a lot cooler though with all that shaggy stuff gone. Have a great week.

[@ivaneiarocatelli6296]

Lugar lindo👏👏👏👏🇧🇷