Utility Pole Log Cabin- Part 4

[@zaepher3176]

Just watched the whole series, really awesome you built this from recycled materials! Goes to show how important knowledge and creativity are!

[@eileensullivan3676]

Just bought some 5 meter telephone poles for my yard here in Mexico (25 dollars a throw, hear they are free in the US). I've been fascinated with log cabins ever since I learned that A. Lincoln lived in one. It was great watching you put it up. I see you got really handy slinging mortar. Thank you!

[@markgoode4109]

The cabin looks great; first class job. Looking forward to seeing the work in the spring. Best wishes

[@MarkBrown-eq8jt]

Your cabin looks exceptionally well. The door I would put a crawlspace in the middle income from the corner down to the middle board from the top and from bottom to keep it from warping.

[@benstown7209]

That door is just temporary, I have plans to build a permanent one but haven't gotten around to it yet.

[@xdslxdsl9876]

Really nice work

[@elizabethguy]

Great job on the chinking! Looks so neat.

[@davidhansen6788]

I wish I could thumbs up this a hundred times

[@barnyrockenhauser6495]

It looks great, but I have always heard that utility poles and railroad ties are extremely toxic. I was making a raised garden with railroad ties until I was informed that they are very toxic. I wonder if a clear coat or some kind of sealer could be used.

[@coachgeo]

well it has been awhile.... look forward to a video on updates/what would you do different if you knew then.... what you know now ..... kinda things.

[@nancytevari792]

Thats a beautiful cabin.good job so far

[@subdrvr]

If I may, I would place the wood stove in the corner by the door to to help with the temperature control. Great looking cabin.

[@benstown7209]

That is good advice- I put it in the back corner because it seemed out of the way and I think it really would be better by the door. Unfortunately I already installed the chimney so It's too late. Thanks for the comment!

[@lexm9416]

Great work and a great idea - please keep the videos going, I’d love to see your further progress 😀

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Nice job it really looks good.

[@noahbody2514]

I have always been under the impression that was kind of dangerous to be in contact with creosote treated poles for extended periods of time,,, I guess I have been told a big ol' story,,, great job brother! I really like what you are doing and will continue to follow your progress 👍👍

[@benstown7209]

Noah Body -Thanks! It’s true that creosote is nasty stuff but this cabin is really just for storage. Prolonged exposure is probably a bad idea.

[@noahbody2514]

@@benstown7209 awesome man,,, that was my only concern for someone being in there for extended periods and maybe having an issue,, it should be fantastic for your plan!! I enjoy watching people such as yourself using their hands and minds to accomplish their dream's Have a great one

[@robviolin1]

Great job 👍

[@eagleone8270]

Now that's pretty cool.

[@johncoffield3782]

Nice job. It will probably last 100 years.

[@corydriver7634]

It’s looking good, I wouldn’t stain anything it looks “authentic” the way it is. Where at in Iowa? I spent about 6-7 years in NW Iowa half way between Sioux City and Sioux Falls.

[@benstown7209]

Cory Driver my place is about 30 miles straight west of Des Moines on I-80.

[@davidsnow9453]

Great video...I like the way you chinked the logs as I've been wondering for some time if a morter mix would work and it look's like a success..have you considered brushing on a little concrete sealer over your morter joint's to seal and protect them.

[@benstown7209]

Thanks David- Time will tell if they hold up, but I have seen others use this method with success. I do plan on putting some sealer on it once it's fully cured- I think it could really extend the lifespan

[@Arthur-Silva]

beautiful work!

[@ronaldooliveira5131]

Perfeito amigo, está de parabéns! O que pretende transformar esta casa? SP/ Brasil

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

R-value = 1 Bullet resistance = howitzer :P When were the sheds on the sides added in? I missed that. Nifty build. It'd be nice to know if that brick floor warms up ok with that wood stove in the winter.

[@benstown7209]

MediaMatters IsMyCockHolster I added the other buildings this summer- I’m going to put old style storefront facades on them and make it look like an old Main Street

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

@@benstown7209 That is AWESOME! Thanks for posting this series, if I ever go crazy with a pile of utility poles, I'm using some of your ideas. :) Main Street is lookin' good!

[@joewoodchuck3824]

It's a really nice cabin, but wouldn't it have been good to put something between the logs as well as the surface treatment you gave it?

[@chum702001]

cant wait for part 5

[@rnwagner]

Cool build. Where did the white buildings come from? Were they always there? Didnt notice them in the beginning.

[@benstown7209]

rnwagner The two white buildings are new. I moved them in this summer to save them from demolition. I’m slowly building “Benstown” which will be made up of period style buildings.

[@MrGeroth]

These poles, are they treated with creosote? If so not healthy.

[@benstown7209]

Gerald Roth It’s just for storage really. I’ll never spend much time in there because of the health risks.

[@garybalanesi610]

Looks fine, im no mason either.

[@nathanielarmen1]

You said Iowa.... I'm in Iowa City 👍

[@nathanielarmen1]

How big is the cabin? And how many poles did it take to build?

[@benstown7209]

Nathaniel Armentrout The cabin is about 12 x 20 so the poles are like 14 x 22 to account for overhang. It took about 30 poles in total.

[@bobbihanratty8792]

Looks good, I'd be worried about using the pole that have creasole on them.

[@TheTed169]

Nice build, is there any smell of creosote from the poles? tfs.

[@benstown7209]

I don't notice any smell at all. These poles had been laying out in the sun for about 20 years so I think its mostly baked out.

[@TheTed169]

nice like I said nice build. kudos.

[@jamesjohnson9668]

I thought telephone poles would be dipped in creosote and would be toxic to ur health living in that cabin

[@benstown7209]

James, I address all this in my other videos and in the comments. I do not live in this cabin, it was just a fun project to use up some reclaimed materials. Thanks for your concern! - I agree creosote is bad for your health.

[@trudidolder6122]

James Johnson you might mention that fact more often. I am a newcomer and that concern about treated poles, was what made me stop in the first place. Even if this building is not livable per see, it is well done. But you might build one that is save to build and live in.

[@Living-The-Dream]

👍🤠

[@lavrentichudakoff2519]

Does the cabin smell like tar?

[@benstown7209]

Since it's cold I haven't noticed any smell. When it gets hot next summer that will be the real test. These were very weathered and had set out a long time.

[@lavrentichudakoff2519]

@@benstown7209 Understood. The logs did look well weathered. Time will tell. Nice video series.

[@gazoo-pl4nx]

needs more windows

[@MrBugman2525]

Doesn't it stink like creasode

[@ROARINGLION11]

I would think the smell of the tar soaked log wouldn't be to healthy for you in an enclosed environment.

[@benstown7209]

It’s only used as a shed. Very little time spent in there.

[@HobbitHomes263]

Name it the "Cancer Cabin"

[@benstown7209]

Hobbit Homes LOL! I swear that’s what I’ve been calling it! Ha ha

[@gazoo-pl4nx]

creosote cabin

[@jamesrusso8907]

There was a couple here in Missouri that built a cabin out of power poles and both died from cancer not long after living there. Be careful.

[@benstown7209]

It’s just a shed really. I’ll never spend much time in there.

[@jamesrusso8907]

@@benstown7209 Its just too bad that crap has to cause cancer. Other than that and the smell it would be great. Great job building BTW.

[@gfl1957]

Utility pole cabin ?!?!?!? You know how much nasty sh*t those are soaked in !!

[@benstown7209]

Its just a shed- not to be lived in