Top 5 Bushcraft Projects at My Log Cabin Camp | Overview of a 30 Day Summer Expedition

This video is an overview of my accomplished projects and bushcraft activities during the last summer vacation spent at my log cabin camp. During that month: I improved the creek's dam, assembled a water wheel-powered mill, made a bushcraft tool rack, fastened and tested a DIY clogger's knife, repaired the cabin's door that was broken by an intruder, established a small garden, as well as milled flour and coffee for more bushcraft culinary experiments.
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MY LOG CABIN playlist: • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui...
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BUSHCRAFT playlist: • Making Tree into Rope ...
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My DIY Projects playlist: • Forging a Bi-metal Bea...
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COOKING IN THE WILD playlist:
• My Log Cabin Camp's Su...
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Friends, for your convenience I assembled a chronologically arranged list of videos about my efforts in establishing this log cabin camp in the off-grid remote location of Karelia (All Seasons):
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01 episode - • Fire-Carved Log Furniture ​​ (1 season) 2014
02 episode - • Fire Log Furniture ... ​​ (1 season) 2014
03 episode - ​ • Запруда на ручье - рук... ​ (1 season) 2014 (not translated)
1 episode - ​​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​ (2 season) 2015
2 episode - ​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​ (2 season) 2015
3 episode -​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​ (3 season) 2016
4 episode -​ • Off Grid Log Cabin Bui... ​​​ (3 season) 2016
5 episode - ​ • 30 Days Solo Bushcraft... ​​ (4 season) 2017
6 episode - ​ • Bear-proofing My Log C... ​​ (4 season) 2017
7 episode - ​ • 21 Days Alone in the N... ​​ (5 season) 2018
8 episode - • Top 5 Bushcraft Projec... ​​ (6 season) 2019
9 episode - ​ • Making a Topsy-Turvy W... ​​ (6 season) 2019
10 episode- ​ • DIY Tools, Outdoor Wor... ​​ (6 season) 2019
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My Patreon page: ​ / advoko​​
#logcabin #bushcraft #survival #diy

[@Advoko]

Friends, for your convenience I assembled a chronologically arranged list of videos about my efforts in establishing this log cabin camp in the off-grid remote location of Karelia (All Seasons): ------------------------------- 01 episode - @ (1 season) 2014 02 episode - @ (1 season) 2014 03 episode - ​@ (1 season) 2014 (not translated) 1 episode - ​​@ (2 season) 2015 2 episode - ​@ (2 season) 2015 3 episode -​@ (3 season) 2016 4 episode -​@ (3 season) 2016 5 episode - ​@ (4 season) 2017 6 episode - ​@ (4 season) 2017 7 episode - ​@ (5 season) 2018 8 episode - @ (6 season) 2019 9 episode - ​@ (6 season) 2019 10 episode- ​@ (6 season) 2019 -------------------------------- My Patreon page: ​@t​

[@Theiliteritesbian]

How do i give u $$$. You remind me of my grandfather who passed away. He was a smart German woodworker.

[@ahmadsebastian7633]

Instablaster.

[@waterisgold]

♥️

[@CM-sm6rs]

Max, you've got more ideas than Carter has Liver pills. Old saying but very true applied to you and your endless ideas and amazing accomplishments.

[@luistrevino5959]

I keep hearing about the construction of the water power wheel, a lot! And I keep missing out on the specific video title Argh! In what Episode is it in please? And is it the same wheel that you use at your cabin, for another task as well?

[@steamfan7147]

"why someone would want to break an unlocked door?" "Don't attribute to malice what can best be explained by stupidity"- Hanlon

[@SuperMortiki]

And of course young

[@antirediska5454]

Do you remember the "Snatch" film? 😂

[@16SKB]

That's Hanlon's razor, not a Heinlein quote

[@namewarvergeben]

This CCTV recording of a burglar "breaking in" through an unlocked door comes to mind: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omHTlGRmZ9itiLs

[@mildanimal5967]

The bear thought it was locked and had brought a crowbar with him. Bear: bear-proof, huh? Well, OK you got me this time.

[@mysteryguitardude100]

After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans kzbin.infoUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!

[@chunkafunk81]

From an American. God Bless the Russians. Wonderful . I'm speechless

[@ephanhymerable]

Who are the jealous little boys down voting this video?! My friend you are the best on KZbin

[@nostrilnick]

Channels like this are those little gems rarely found on KZbin.

[@crafter-grafter007]

check out MAN BUILDS HOUSE WITH A STICK!!! pretty same conception, nothing extra just what needs to survive

[@mcm4981]

Let's add Izikis channel to this mix... she is special kzbin.info/www/bejne/noOXdZyLbdyWjM0

[@Winchester1973]

I am glad I found it today ☺️

[@bloodyshrapnel2119]

ALL SCRIPTED AND FAKE

[@lukeethanboswell6338]

@@bloodyshrapnel2119 ... ok?

[@nbdy4780]

He built himself a mallet to build himself a bench to build himself a lathe to build himself a part for his mill, which ultimately help him build other things. This is a true master carpenter.

[@abemichau4706]

I was thinking the same thing

[@MrCheapsTD]

Russians start building shit after momma pulls them off her teet. Great Craftsman.

[@GoboBox]

Amazing craftsman!

[@carolinemaja2199]

@@michaelanthony6318 ?!!!!

[@carolinemaja2199]

Just genious! All that knowledge and skills, creativity and forethought! Just whow! I don't know much about russia, as media mostly paints'the enemy', but I think there is a lot of knowlege preserved of all kinds of traits! People seem more down to earth. Less degenerated! -Yet, not all are so fortunate to be so well educated. That is around the world to improove! Lifeskills!!!!

[@rotafred97]

I’m a carpenter Propmaker,motion pictures, and television,in 45 years I’ve made thousands of cool projects . But you sir are something else! Love your videos, hope you and yours are safe,

[@oconnorsean12]

You are a great person Max for sharing your time, care and knowledge with us!!!

[@alfieburnley2825]

I like it when he calls me friend

[@nancykisser]

Always makes me smile 😊

[@xxgoodboy1499]

So simple yet so beautiful...

[@lynncooksandmore7201]

Yes.Max is truly friendly.

[@jeffcowles8274]

He's saying it just for you. ;)

[@theBoonarmies]

It's such a warm genuine greeting.

[@cleoharper1842]

Oh so many wonderful things to say about this video: - warm fuzzies every time I hear "hello, friends" - fits of giggles at the idiot who tried to pry the unlocked door - best reaction ever: build the idiot a door handle - best part of autumn for me is the summer overview - clogger's knife has the exact profile of a goblin shark - oh, by the way, how about a water mill? See Max, it's not just that you can make/design anything - it's because of the choices you make that you have become our hero.

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

True Cleo , in fact l always feel elated the moment his video comes out and to hear his somehow loving voice tells me he's okay and we don't have to worry he'll be back again. I ' m old enough to be his dad and he feels like a son to me , one that any father would be tremendously proud of.

[@tuckermoreland147]

a bear uses his weight and strength to push a door inwards this is why he made it open outwards. the idiot who tried to break in thought doors open inward and was effectualy of the same mind as the bear. the door was strong and i'm glad there wasn't a handle or he might have discovered the secret. i would imagine a person who forces entry would also rob you. i think the handle should go and a hole with a barbed stick hook should serve. just plug the hole when you leave.

[@cleoharper1842]

@@tuckermoreland147 Disagree. The thief (or whomever) will try to get in no matter what. With a handle the idiot won't break anything. Besides - this is the reason you pack in/out. No one ever leaves anything valuable in a cabin. And if someone needs to use it in an emergency, there is still a handle for them.

[@itsno1duh]

Maybe the person who damaged it just wanted an easily gotten plank of wood and did not anticipate the complicated attachment to the structure of the door. Is someone building something near you? That would be a sorry neighbor... 8 - (

[@cleoharper1842]

@@itsno1duh Sorry enough to steal from you? I'm siting Occam's razor. No one looks at their neighbor's house and says, "Hmmm...I could really use that plank of wood off their front door." Wait a minute...are you the sorry neighbor? ;-)

[@kimconnollysolocampermarri467]

I love watching what you can create. Your English is perfect. As a language teacher, I’m impressed.

[@Advoko]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@barnastil591]

Jesus, this guy gets more done on vacation than I do at work.

[@WolfgangEysholdt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ravensoyster5707]

That guy's vacation is far more fulfilling than my "work." :-/

[@vl_hantverk]

Hi Max, i would love to see EVERY project that you make! You are brilliant my friend, take care of yourself and never stop doing what you love to do

[@zax1972]

This guy has to be ex KGB, he has too many skills humanly possible, one of the best makers channels on KZbin, thanks to KZbin we get to see such ingenuity, craftwork and bush skills. Like Francis of Assisi said, he who works with his hands is a labourer, he who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman and he who works with his hands, head and heart is an artist. Many thanks to you Max! Keep blessing us with such excellent content.

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

It's time he has. And the unclouded head of being away in the woods. Lots of people can do this but they don't have the time to sit in the woods and think and build. Plus he's probably done a lot of research. You have to be intelligent but don't need to be a genius though.

[@stevennoble7254]

I agree there is too many levels of expertise which you excel can harvest crops manage tools design and create heavy duty tools aswell as be a blacksmith id love to have these skills I dabble in all sorts but no way that skilled.

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

@@nordoceltic7225 Thanks, You're right. America has less time off less maturnity leave (if at all, a woman has a baby she's usually fired). No paturnity whatsoever, and maybe if you're lucky, after 5 years you'll get 2 weeks paid vacation. American working standards are abysmal. Health insurance never changed either throughout about 4 administrations I csn remember

[@leonard9624]

he is an artisan

[@zax1972]

@@leonard9624 very true, the exact description

[@revparisking]

Dude, you need to come to America. You would be a smash hit on TV. Your building techniques are phenomenal. I would classify you as that 1% who would not only survive a cataclysmic event but thrive in it. What I like most about your videos are your dependence on gathering, farming, and fishing. In the US, when people talk about survival, its who has the most guns.

[@ParamjitandMichael]

"Why would someone want to break an unlocked door?" My family has experience with this unpleasant part of humanity also. We had a comfortable cabin in the middle of a treefarm, and have always left the cabin open and stocked for wanderers and explorers. We left kindling, firewood, LP gas, canned food, clean water, bedding and even some cards and board games in case someone wanted to spend the night. About 8 years ago, some low quality person(s) discovered it and ransacked it over the next few years. They stole a full 200 gallon propane tank, anything that had any value that they could carry, including firewood that they had to hike out. One of my neighbors confronted one of them while he was carrying the firewood out. Mindblowingly foolish... Firewood all over the woods and this fellow was carrying armloads from the cabin 1/3 mile through the woods. The ransackers went so far as to break every window out, remove the door from the hinges, and roll the woodstove through the opening and out onto the ground. There was much more damage than is worth typing out or reading about... Just know that if it could be broken, stolen, or ruined in some way, they did it. To answer the question "Why can't we have nice things?" I offer this answer... There is a small minority of humans who intentionally ruin the efforts of the rest of humanity for no benefit to anyone.

[@rambooven4290]

Wow. Tweakers are crazy man. "rolled the woodstove" made me chuckle along with the fire wood, idk if you were trying to be humorous however that really hit the funny spot. Did your family have a notebook or log that you left on the coffee table for people who visited it to write in?

[@ParamjitandMichael]

@Shawn Patricio We did try to catch them up there twice with the help of neighbors keeping an eye. It's about an hour away from our home, and just couldn't catch them before they had finished their total destruction plan. The only further damage that they could do would be to burn down the shell of the cabin... Such a shame... Our family has a lot of years of great memories up there, but no more. We've decided that it's just not worth having an unattended home/cabin that's that far off the beaten path for us.

[@ParamjitandMichael]

@@rambooven4290 Yeah, we thought it was insane enough to have an element of humor too. It happened just like that though. The woodstove weighs around 500 pounds, so we guessed that they had intended to steal it and just got tired out after rolling it out the door.

[@rambooven4290]

@@ParamjitandMichael I totally missed that they didn't actually get the stove..... That makes this soo much funnier. I hope that was the first thing they tried to take and they really had to earn the rest. Thank you for the story! My girl and I really got a kick out of it!

[@MrFreeGman]

The idealism of sharing one's good fortune with strangers versus the reality that one will eventually be taken advantage of and left with nothing if one doesn't take precautions. This pretty much sums up my political beliefs. Extremely unfortunate that this is the reality we live in, but it is...

[@steveadkisson2921]

I am so sorry some vandal damaged the cabin! As always love your work, and your videos.

[@octaviusgalacticus2253]

How could anyone do that

[@DisentDesign]

@@octaviusgalacticus2253 or why? did they not realize they could open the door?

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

Maybe it was a desperate fellow human in bad weather desperate for shelter and the cabin saved a life.

[@steveadkisson2921]

Cl0ckcl0ck a valid point . I am skeptical though, the door was not locked and most backcountry travelers know that if you take shelter in an empty cabin you leave it the same or better condition. You restock firewood and things you used. This looks pretty random. Good point though, if someone was in trouble hope they made it.

[@DisentDesign]

@Deimos Cain I dont know, if they wanted to destroy just to destory they couldve done a lot more damage and used FIRE. I think they maybe just couldnt open the door because of the lack of handle and maybe the cold weather had made the wood expand and stick...

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Mate you take the term handyman to another level. Must be so satisfying knowing how to do all that. Love your videos.

[@aurum6527]

hes more than just a handyman hes an armyman

[@captrockh2055]

Really, I'm glad my wife don't watch these videos, I'd never hear the end of the projects she would want me to do. It would interfere with my fishing .

[@jeremysphincter1094]

Man you’re amazing. You elevated this to an art. I wish you all the best and hope you have seen the last of the vandal. Stay well.

[@FindPlace]

The most ingenuitive on hand usage and improvisational builder craftsman there is viva Russia 🇷🇺 love u FAM from Texas in Dallas with love ❤️

[@jeremysphincter1094]

captrock H -me too! I hate anything to interfere with my fishing. Or to be honest, with my not catching fish.

[@J3rs3yM1k3]

I don't hit the notification bell for anyone, but I did for this channel. Your craftsmanship is off the chart.

[@4nn13h7]

I want to know what jerk tried to break a door that was obviously the product of such care and craftsmanship. I love that door!

[@makaylabuckman7911]

I'd be pissed but he went on and fixed it with fine craftmanship. I'm sure the person was stuck in a snow storm. Survival kicks in and you see a cabin unattended. You find a way in. You wait it out. (I would of at least left a note for contact and said I'd fix the door and lay my hands in effort to correct it.)

[@dailydoseofshorts535]

A bear carries a crowbar and hatchet in the wilderness

[@im-already-tired-tomorrow]

landshark,never liked them.

[@VolkXue]

@Leo Cellini he mentioned they most likely came in a snowmobile so maybe it was a tool they had on it. Shame though, he should look into some hunting or battery operated motion detection cameras that can be hidden.

[@danieldbeavers]

Right? I just came here from the door video and I hear somebody broke the door. Is nothing sacred in 2020?

[@Subnado]

Vandalized Bear Door: Probably done by someone with very little thinking ability. They see a sturdy door without traditional handles and “thinks” - “They nailed up the door. I’m a stupid jerk...I’m gonna break in. Since I’m a coward and no one will see me then I won’t get caught.” Idiots. Calling them a “two legged antagonist” is very poetic. I appreciate your way of speaking. I wish I was more naturally articulate. I really love your videos and your monologue. You’re a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@oscarpeters5309]

this man is the Bob Ross of bushcraft

[@Zaratustra1976DE]

"Knock knock" Advoko: "Who´s there?" "Good morning Sir. My name is MacGuyver and I just wanted to ask if I could serve an apprenticeship here?"

[@WolfgangEysholdt]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andrelin4345]

This is one of the few channels that give me the warm fuzzies when I watch.

[@Snoooo]

When world starts to crumble I want this guy in my team. Amazing craftmanship!

[@MRMETZGAR1962]

Max please show all of your summer projects in detail.

[@justmyself3656]

I love(!!!) to see his invitiveness, perseverance and on and on and on!!! What I Can't Stand(!) is to see people desecrating this channel, the man, the work and the spirit of this channel!!!!! Please be kind to one another here!

[@counteldamar5135]

Advoko you are truly are the most skilled person I have seen.

[@finlay460]

Never clicked on a video so fast

[@Advoko]

! ))

[@gregsullivan8956]

@@Advoko I really enjoy all your efforts. Your Enlish is so enjoyable!

[@Advoko]

Greg, thank you!

[@ActualChrist]

@@Advoko even though i just found this channel i am loving it already. thanks for putting all this on youtube

[@bigyin2794]

Max, your videos are pure therapy in a crazy stressful age. So more videos on literally any project you do would be instantly watched. What is valuable is a combination of your ingenuity in the creative adaptation process, then the meticulous planning and application of techniques, to functional conclusion. eg the pack frame which I thought not to watch initially, because I have a rucksack.... And by the end l'd learned how to carry overhead, on the back bulky awkward shapes, how to heat (not steam bend) wood with just traction, leverage, former logs and heat. Then splitting with axe and fro, hot wire hole burning, cordage with PET bottle tape and leading into my recent obsession THE CLAMPER! I would be interested if you could invent and explore the application of a clamper that could use the kind of quite large gauge fencing wire that is abundant in Scotland from derelict fences, I imagine much larger structures would be possible. The lashing together and creation of a lake going craft out of saplings and then the shots of you sailing off on the lake are like some Biblical allegory! A sailing raft building video would be most welcome. PS I've joined Patron to support your work. Many thanks for what you do my friend.

[@topis6987]

Please do make a video about the clogger's knife. I've never seen anything like it.

[@IAmThyOverlord]

Yeah it's super cool

[@normalvideowatcher6998]

Yeah that's amazing I hope he does

[@ceroshiro]

to see the wood cut like a piece of ham is very satisfying...

[@dougfir1000]

I lived in a log cabin for many years in a remote forest in California. Visits by deer and bear were not as troublesome. I feed the deer in the winter months and they left my garden undisturbed in the summer time. The worst visitor came when I was in town getting supplies. These two legged critters found pleasure in breaking open the cabin and stealing my tools and spreading my belongings into the woods. After a few of these instances I eventually decided to travel the world. Now I live in a civilized country, Japan, were I have never locked my house in forty years. Love your work and philosophy.

[@Advoko]

Doug, I am glad you found a place you like...

[@Tiny_Island_Designs]

Yes Max, more on the clogger knife!

[@Advoko]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@hamishspencer]

I vote for the water wheel although I would watch you make anything. Love the videos. Please keep them coming.

[@gallopingg1]

DEAR MAX, YOU ARE ON A TOTALLY DIFFERENT SKILL LEVEL, A MILLION + SUBSCRIBERS WILL COMING YOUR WAY, STAY SAFE, STAY WELL, MICK FROM UK

[@swissbud6900]

ADDED AN ALTERNATOR TO YOUR MILL AND THERE BY DRIVING THE WHEEL IN THE WATER, YOU WILL PRODUCE ENERGY !!!! YOUR JOBS ARE JUST MAGNIFICENT !!! YOU ARE AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW!

[@Advoko]

I am working on it...)))

[@murrayandru7527]

The lack of respect for others belongings has found it's way to your cabin. Sorry to hear but recognise they will be punished in the way of Life (what comes around goes around) Impressive work Sir ! Stay well Take Care !

[@terryegan3831]

karma

[@jckdnls9292]

@@terryegan3831 doesn't work

[@rambooven4290]

@@jckdnls9292 Wouldn't anticipating someone getting bad karma bring bad karma to themselves?

[@thepelicancase1062]

I enjoy watching your summer projects from down here in the land of Australia, I would like to see more detail on the water wheel and lathe, they sounds like good bit of bush craft. Kind regards.

[@Advoko]

Joel, thank you for the feedback!

[@thepelicancase1062]

You're more then welcome, I enjoy watching things like your content, particularly the wood working craftsmanship and your blacksmithing work. I must admit that I am a little jealous of your summer vacations, but by watching your videos, it makes me feel like I'm a part of it.

[@raul7293]

I have watched various video from Russian guys and I came to the conclusion that Russians are particularly smart, skillful and resourceful. I like this channel. Thank you very much

[@rokpodlogar6062]

i can only imagine that smell of fresh wood chips, shavings and saw dust. heaven.

[@profharveyherrera]

Most people: I need coaxial holes for the water mill, can't do them in the woods Max: I build a primitive lathe from a fallen tree Best regards from sunny and warm México!

[@brucemillar3015]

Love your projects - Just amazing. The door may have been frozen shut so the vandals had to pry it open with a crowbar. Perhaps a sign on the door "CABIN NOT LOCKED" might help to prevent break ins when travelers are only looking for overnight shelter.

[@LegendaryMedia365]

One of the most true carpenter's left on the planet. Awesome work. Keep it up!!!!!

[@atreides8002]

I could watch you all day Max 👍🏼

[@Realryancurry]

I’ve never seen a cloggers knife, very interesting too. Watching from Eastern North America.

[@SilvaDreams]

Well there aren't exactly many people making and wearing clogs now days so not too surprising.

[@MrFredstt]

This is awesome. This man will look back at his life full of accomplishments and little to no regrets. Wish I could live like this.

[@dexterkardas6559]

Watching your videos are like going to church . I feel full when they are over and waiting for my next meal.

[@leifhietala8074]

Okay, the clogger's knife is AMAZING.

[@lutheduck]

that clogger's knife and water wheel are my top two picks :)

[@ChristoMac]

3:15 He says "I'm at a loss as to why someone would try to break an UNLOCKED door" lol either way he will fix it and make a thousand other things, absolutely love his brain.

[@user-mn1gd9oj3x]

Thank you for your videos. As an outdoorsman I always like to learn more and you are teaching me well!

[@ryanbonner25]

you see the spectrum of humanity when one guy's building a beautiful cabin etc. all on his own, and another comes along with a crowbar

[@crisbrackett2067]

And I thought I was resourceful. You got skills beyond any builder I've seen. Amazing life you have.

[@briangarrow448]

Before I retired, I was a maintenance person who worked at some very remote sites away from human populations. We would occasionally get human visitors and vandals. We installed small signs that pointed out we had internet connected security cameras that were recording their images as the visitors read the notice. Did we tell the truth? Is taking the chance worth the risk to you? You decide.

[@georgedemean2228]

Just throw on the door a "Radiation Hazard" sign ☠️.they will leave in a big hurry 🤣

[@rogerferris3720]

@@georgedemean2228 Not necessarily, some are pretty dumb.

[@jond1536]

I use that also, the small sign on my car says " if you are reading this sign you have already been recorded on video with a close up of your face, Stay Away" and If I could post video I would show the results by a porch pirate/unlocked car door thief. Love Max's video very calming and wonderful examples how simple prep work will make very polished finished items. Thank you from Oregon , USA

[@carolhough6795]

Your projects are far more original and innovative than I could ever think of. I love watching you do this kind of work. Please don't let the jealous ones with no souls stop you. (They seem plentiful in this day, and only target those who excel at what they are and what they do.) That would be you...you are not just a national treasure, but are on a higher par than that.

[@Advoko]

Carol, thank you for your compliments! )))

[@MoeLykit]

I wish we all could Live in a World where if someone tries to break into your house, you fix the damage and install a handle so they can just walk in. I don't think people realize how beautiful that is. 1st time viewing and subbed because of that sentiment. You've put in all that work and instead of fencing it off and installing cameras your attitude is if you need to use something please come in I can just make another one. AMAZING.

[@matejpfajfar8039]

My explanation for that kind of door damage is that the burglar had an IQ of the outside temperature. You should lay some bear trap in front of it when you leave and maybe you will catch the burglar next time. And if you are really lucky the bear or a pack of wolfs will help you with the trapped burglar. ;) I think your projects are awesome! Your house gave me the motivation to build a wooden house of my own. Once again awesome work!

[@johnparrish9215]

Sir, I will watch any video you want to make.

[@lasivianleandros3558]

That clogger's knife is невероятно! :D

[@faydenereed4056]

Crazy someone would damage an unlocked door! Such a beautiful door!

[@Insayshabull]

suggest you attach an automotive alternator to your water wheel for charging batteries ... i.e. drone, cameras, lights

[@Advoko]

Planning to do that...

[@stevensanabria1326]

@@Advoko I looked for this question before posting the *exact* same question. Thank you for the answer. I think it would be fantastic to see you reading in the cabin at night by the light of electricity generated by the stream. Really fantastic.

[@mattcourty6322]

"drone camera, lights," ....electric fence.....

[@emild579]

@@mattcourty6322 haha! :)

[@cdl0]

@@Advoko An alternator will need very high gearing to make it spin fast enough to generate useful output (think how fast one runs in a car to make about 300 W).

[@j.h.9077]

“Where there is a will, there is a way.” I admire your ingenuity and tenacity.

[@johnnyfannucci]

Where there’s a will, there’s usually greedy relatives

[@cheguevara-sirius1989]

Yes, absolutely! But this way of life is also a kind of dream, especially living in a city and the society, MSMEDIA and politics is disintegrating slowly!back to the roots, or even like he does! He seems to be all 30 days Holiday (I know, in the US it's 2 weeks, the half) there, and he is preparing and testing something.

[@5345dhk]

Let good people make great videos! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing life.

[@two-bit8502]

I love the russians dry humor style. "I dont understand why the intruder would break into an unlocked door" lol

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

Such a shame some people have no respect for others hard work. Only Max that takes even this rape of privacy with such calmness . Glad you're still safe Max , as always best wishes from South Africa.

[@grahameroberts8109]

There’s a TV show called ‘Alone’, where 10 people try to survive in the wild. The last one standing wins $500,000. If you were a contestant you would probably win. Most don’t last to 40 days. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🦘🦘

[@dat2ra]

Yeah. Then there was that stupid "Survivor" show where those who truly had survival skills were quickly voted out by those envious ones who had none.

[@grahameroberts8109]

J.C. Kohle . Well a sucker takes home $500,000 each series.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

NOT a FAIR examination of what it takes to live 'ALONE.' Someone can 'build their heart out' and have to leave due to injury...or constipation. After about 40 Days, being alone tests human needs for family, companionship and sex. Then there is the matter of food sourcing over more than one season. This wonderful Russian craftsman uses a significant tool base (not a total of ten items to provide heat, shelter, safe water and food preparation/foraging/hunting/trapping.) I subscribe with contentment to THIS CHANNEL. I also subscribe to ALONE for a look at a wider package of skills.

[@captainleo3104]

oh he'd build a city

[@bickabraham2397]

Your Ingenious & having gone to welding class from the people who migrated from USSR. They like you know how to work old school!!

[@kingdavid7571]

I've recommended this channel to a few people. I usually say about other craftsmen-builders-'He's really good. This guy is good. " About your channel, "This guy is a genius!"

[@Advoko]

I appreciate your help!

[@willmann441]

These videos make my anxiety melt away

[@useitwice]

This is hands down one of my favourite channels on KZbin. I really like what you do! (I'm also pretty jelous ;)

[@toddliggett4093]

What a pleasure to be able to watch a traditional craftsman demonstrate his skills. I really enjoy this channel for both its esthetic and educational content. Kudos to your camera team as well as the editing and production. Well thought out and presented.

[@Advoko]

Todd, thank you for your kind words!

[@willcardone375]

That cloggers knife is so cool! Count me in for more information

[@longbeachindiana]

I worked for 42 yrs as a carpenter, retiring in Dec 2019. I have to say you my friend do some nice work.

[@sanjaysami4315]

This man is a genius ! Possibly my favourite channel on KZbin

[@MrGeorge514131]

Max, your programs are truly inspired, a great education

[@yukonheart]

I always dreamt of doing this as a young man - now age has crept upon me after responsibilities sapped my life away and these are only dreams - but I do so enjoy watching this

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

Maybe an idea to seed the forest with useful edible plants that go wild and you can harvest each year without the work?

[@JiLoa13]

Sorry to hear it was a person that broke into your place. That's the worst, when you are away from the cabin you just stress wondering if your cabin isn't being destroyed. Love the garden. Incredible work with that waterwheel. Also your tools are extremely sharp, so pleasing to see.

[@beziimienny321]

You are true slavic engineer, greetings from Poland :)

[@mrt7333]

Bro, from someone who english isnt his first language, your english is perfect.

[@leroyjenkins8627]

Perhaps if the intruder came through in a snowstorm, the door was frozen shut or blocked with snow and they simply assumed it was locked since there was no handle to pull from.

[@leroyjenkins8627]

@Norvego he mentioned it was likely someone on a snow mobile or four-wheeler who came through in the winter.

[@Zico7878]

For a russian lad, you sure know your english. Well done mate!

[@HiddelS143]

Lawyer, Woodworker, Blacksmith, HE DOES IT ALL!

[@tracybowling97]

Sometimes I rewatch your videos at night and fall asleep to your soothingly soft voice.

[@Advoko]

! )))

[@lexas1]

Told my son 'the world could come to an end and this guy would be fine.' 😂 We would like to see more about the bow.

[@AllDayBikes]

9 minutes in I was like "Wait, I didn't even mean to click on this." This is awesome man, Subbed!

[@Advoko]

Welcome onboard!))

[@gallopingg1]

PLEASE HELP MAX BY HITTING THE SHARE BUTTON TO SOME FRIENDS, PLEASE. WECOME TO MAX'S GANG.

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

trust me, anyone that stumbles on this guy gets stuck! I'm a huge fan

[@bobstar2683]

Deep respect from Australia.

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Hi Max...!!! Great video, as always! I can't believe another years has passed. I'm sorry for the attempted theavery, but that is to be expected from some of the more wretched of our species. Those are the obtuse "trolls" that give you a "thumbs down," clearly jealous of you persistence an ingenuity and to cowardly to actually comment directly... Your Harr Hung (aka pintel door) is brilliant and a more than proven acient design. Perhaps even the oldest in the world as one of the first hinged door archetypes. I have seen and/or restored many some as tall as 4 meters and covering openings as wide as 6 meters. Anyone that claims the wood is going to wear away clearly knows nothing about wood or traditional wooden doors made this way. The oldest to date I've helped on is over 200 years old and only broke because someone ran into it with a tractor!!! Great job restoring it. I look forward to more watching! www.google.com/search?q=%22Harr+Hung+door%22&newwindow=1&rlz=1C1EXJR_enUS858US864&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk00_dnDcKdkcRjgDp6HXEUR7OIZI5g:1605487798042&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjWxpKP7IXtAhUZHM0KHSSoDZIQ_AUoAnoECAYQBA&biw=1280&bih=636

[@Advoko]

Jay, thank you very much for the info! Since I published this video, I received an email with pictures of a similar door in a cabin in the Italian Alps. In fact, its design was even more advanced, as there was a special installation groove at the bottom, so one wouldn't have to lift the header.

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

@@Advoko Yes indeed...there are several of such design. Retrofitting your's is more than possible following the traditional design parameters. The further East you go in Europe the more acient and complex "pintel doors" become. They are still (in wood) a standard for certain forms of architecture in the Middle East and Asia. You seem to have no real great issue "wedging up" your roof to work on yours, yet this is tedious and not (perhaps?) the best thing for the roof or your architecture in general over time should this need to be done more than a few more times. A "pintel threshold assembly" would be a method of not only modifying the current door assembly, but also allowing future servicing as it may become necessary. I'm afraid (from my own experience) such Hermitage architecture as your's, in remote settings, often become the sad target of vadiles more than once...I look forward to following along further my friend, you do wonderful work and share it well with us all brilliantly!!!

[@rc8rsracer1]

As a machinist my jaw hit the floor when I saw what you did with that “lathe” absolutely incredible!!!

[@WiseEyes313]

Can you give us the time stamp to what you’re referring to?

[@romeo1550]

It was very impressive indeed! I was also quite impressed that he even broke out the dial gauges to check for run out! Great workmanship and attention to detail. I wonder what he does for a living.

[@1231231232972]

@@romeo1550 he's a lawer))) for real

[@64dougee]

@@1231231232972 I'M SORRY BUT I AM IN SHOCK THAT THIS SOFT SPOKEN MAN IS A LAWYER!!! WOW! I JUST CAN'T PITCHER THAT IN MY HEAD? YOU COULD HAVE SAID ANYTHING BUT A LAWYER? WOW!

[@1231231232972]

@@64dougee Soviet upbringing , man

[@adventuresinnorfolk4756]

I could watch your channel all day, so calming and such craftsmanship.

[@mikewood8680]

Right? I wish they were longer. Could hang with Max for hours. :)

[@gabifromhell]

My dad love your videos, even though he doesn't understand a word of English!

[@Advoko]

Say hi to your dad!))

[@gabifromhell]

@@Advoko Will do sir! Greetings from Argentina!

[@waterisgold]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I love this but if anybody comes over there trying to break in again I hope they just open the door simply instead of destroying your beautiful art

[@michaelhoyt8963]

Ok admit it max, you’re a genius. The skills you have are amazing. Great videos. Thank you for sharing your ingenuity and brilliance.

[@Rerum_Novarum]

Perhaps the idea that the door would open when pulled went over the vandal's head...

[@Cl0ckcl0ck]

@muddy may Or desperate.

[@victorsteen73]

I was thinking that if they arrived in a snowmobile the door may have been blocked by feet of snow. The person may have thought it was locked as many cabins have door that enter in.

[@chillindave1357]

Well, if you're a thief, most likely you'd be stupid too

[@five-o7023]

Now your door is not bear proof lol. The bear will get a claw stuck in the handle and it will swing open. Great job sir you are a master at your craft. Your voice is as calm as your demeaner and it's a pleasure to watch and listen to you work along with the chirping birds.

[@ThePorridgeGobbler]

You are indeed a true craftsman.

[@chippysteve4524]

Regarding your waterwheel- If there is enough room vertically;it would be more efficient to turn the wheel in the other direction and have the water falling onto the far side of the axle. That way- 1. the water falls further and therefore has more kinetic energy when it hits the wheel,and 2. the forward momentum of the water in the feed channel towards the wheel's direction of rotation helps to turn the wheel rather than slowing it down. In the UK,that large,cranked socket chisel you use is called a "slick" and was/is used in shipbuilding for cleaning up very large joints and the edge is usually ground with a very slight curve to produce a better slicing or "shearing" action to remove wood more easily and with a better finish. It's great to see the amount of thought,effort and care you put into your projects. Thanks for another great video.

[@Advoko]

Thank your for the input!

[@TheHandToolery]

I never get why people feel the need to destroy things. I understand how cool it must have been to stumble across this idyllic place, but can't they just admire it and move on? Sorry that happened, but thanks for another great video!

[@davidchaundy8308]

A beautiful man making beautiful and interesting things in a beautiful place. How sad someone would want to spoil such lovely work. Max you are an inspiration to many.

[@Advoko]

David, thank you for your kind words!