Winter Log Cabin Build |EP9| with

Log Cabin Building, Homesteading, Bushcraft, Survival Skills, Cooking, Canadian Wilderness, Off Grid Living, ASMR
Check out Episode 9 Guest Star ‪@XanderBudnick‬ on KZbin as well as his Instagram! (@xanderbudnick)
Instagram: @wildhomesteadca
TikTok: @wildhomesteadca
I just quit my job and left the big city of Toronto to move onto 40-acres of Canadian wilderness with a magical river. I am building an off-grid homestead with multiple cabins and structures from the timber on the land. I may have made a huge mistake as doing this at the start of Winter in late November may make general construction difficult if not impossible.
My first project is a 12' by 16' cabin using the BUTT AND PASS method with raw logs. It will include a sleeping loft and a steel roof. I will not be milling or saddle notching the logs, but chinking in the small gaps that do appear with the butt and pass method with raw logs. This method's main advantage is SPEED.
To all my viewers and subscribers, STRENGTH AND HONOUR! 🫡🤝⚡️🐺🌲
JAMES ALOFS

[@XanderBudnick]

I had a blast cutting down trees and peeling logs with you my man. Thanks for showing me around. Ooga Booga

[@Kitty11508]

OOGA BOOGA Xander I’m hoping you’ll go back for a visit to get that roof up with possibly a winch or pulley system

[@-MoistPalone-]

Absolute pleasure watching two of my favorite creators hanging out. Do it again please!

[@SnyperMK2000JclL]

Xander my man, you MUST invite James on an actual camp out, pull him out of his element a bit more and have a blast in the process.

[@wildhomestead]

GOOD SER XANDER, IT WAS AN HONOUR AND A PLEASURE HAVING YOU ON THE LAND MY FRIEND, WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BLAST, I THINK EVERYONE ENJOYED IT A LOT!!! MAY THE GODS BLESS YOU AND LETS DO IT AGAIN SOON!!! 😁🫡🤝⚡️🐺🌲

[@melonyrichards937]

I just watched your videos for the first time because Xander was on there. I look forward to checking your videos out now . Great job.

[@yesgames7753]

Xander Budnick in your video is insane, two best KZbinrs of all time fr fr

[@paultaylorduke]

Should hit 100k subs in no time!

[@grimesy36]

No way! Only just put this ep on and saw your comment. Love Xanders vids.

[@PerHalte]

Nice to see. Back on track!

[@wildhomestead]

THANK YOU KINDLY GOOD SER GAMES, XANDER IS A GREAT MAN AND IT WAS AN HONOUR TO HAVE THE GODS SEND HIM TO ME FOR TWO DAYS OF WORK! HOPE TO ADVENTURE WITH HIM AGAIN SOON, IF THE GODS WILL IT! 🐺

[@SarkkiKarkki]

OOGA BOOGA! A wild Xander appears, just when I thought this series couldn't get any better. Strength and honor, men!

[@wrvrider]

ooga Booga o/

[@bear1245]

Ooga booga sondor buttnink

[@AW_Brick]

OOGA BOOGA

[@cesuntbanii]

ooga booga from Eastern Europe!

[@sundownsunup]

Ooga Booga 🫡

[@clintsbrown]

holy balls. .... i had to pause the video ..... XANDER WITH WILD HOMESTEAD??? HOLY CRAP!!!!! MY 2 FAV CANADIAN KZbinRS ON MY FAVORITE CHANNEL ... IM LOSING MY MIND... LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO When Xander came around the corner and hit us with the OOGABOOGA .. i cried tears of joy. back to the video

[@daviddarlingauthor]

To work with the top of the cabin walls and bring the material up, use that wire you have strung across (that the flag was on) higher, and a block and tackle. aka: Shawn James style. Now if Shawn also appears out of the woods with Xander... you'll blow the collective minds of KZbin.

[@fgb3126]

Precisely what I was thinking David Darling! That steel cable he put up originally what I thought he was going to use, 'Shawn James Style' to built the roof. Shawn actually rigged three cables to six different nearby trees. Hahha right David, Shawn James shows up and says, "Oh Padawan, here is how to do it".

[@damiansLIFE17]

i cannot wait to come back to this channel in 10 years or something and see your dream fulfilled with the cabin and i believe you mentioned a dog and wife and kids eventually. ive been watching since the first episode and i look forward to every upload man. It is an honor to watch you construct whats turning into an absolutely amazing log cabin. Love the videos bro, KEEP GOING!

[@wildhomestead]

GOOD SER DAMIAN, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR FERVENT SUPPORT, IT GIVES ME GREAT STRENGTH TO SEE SUCH WARM ENERGY ON THIS COLD FEBRUARY MORNING. MAY THE GODS BLESS YOU! STRENGTH AND HONOUR 🫡🤝⚡️🐺🌲

[@timray1827]

Start you a second floor , will give you something to work off of. Looking great so far well done.

[@Tsav69]

In 10 years we should just assume he’s gonna be on game of thrones with his wife

[@deepspacenine]

Not just any wife! Lol

[@deepspacenine]

Wrap the wench cable around another tree to give you some added leverage so your 4 wheeler won't get dragged out of place. Just a thought!

[@jayjohnson3724]

Pulleys. You need pulleys. Every time around the pulley reduces the weight.25. You have a winch, and 4 wheel drive. Either build a tripod, or 2 2x4 either side of the wall, with a pulley between. Loved the interaction with Xander.

[@deepspacenine]

Yep or you could simply wrap the wench cable around another tree to give some more leverage so the 4 wheeler won't get dragged out of place while wenching.

[@TheThorne88]

Just just the strap around a tree & the hitch ball on the 4 wheeler as anchor for the ATV. Then winch the tree.

[@dkbibi]

We have to appreciate the fact he's filming all of it while working like crazy. It's twice the job!

[@SilverOasisEntertainment]

and under the weather to boot

[@GGWoodsman]

Xander's point regarding the camera being somewhat akin to a companion is spot on.

[@jackiep6794]

The Homestead lore is going insane! Dwarves and Xander, no way ❤

[@Danne82]

You cant be sick ever again! I need you on every saturday! Hope you get well and as usual very entertaining! Cheers from Sweden keep it up!

[@NadesikoRose]

Glad you finally got an ATV to help you haul logs and other things about the homestead, it will definitely make things a whole lot easier for you…

[@JollyRoger-be6cf]

When you want to get a tree out that is stuck like at 48:00, build a A frame with a flat top, put your cable over the A frame and connect to the bottom of the tree, then you can pull it with your quad.

[@DADVNTRS]

The chemistry you two beauties have is unmatched lol 😂

[@Cameron_F]

Shawn James of My Self Reliance used tripods and a pulley system, lifting much larger logs.

[@fgb3126]

Here's another person on the Shawn James wavelength. I actually copied a link to Shawn's first cabin for James here.

[@SgtSjaak]

From all the homesteaders/outdoorsmen on YT/Tiktok a.o., James is having the most honest fun. I love it

[@stemor1000]

Holy shit, you got Xander on your channel? I was just telling my gf about how excited I was that you uploaded then I saw Xanders head, triple the excitement. Keen to see more collabs together!!!

[@SuLaDean]

I am very impressed with the quality of work you are doing with no experience; I really didn't think you would stick it out. Nice to see some willing to put forth the work to achieve their goals-impressed indeed!

[@John-Adams-Can]

That lynx that made those tracks is probably looking at your tracks thinking to himself, "what the hell made those tracks!"

[@CurtisMassey]

When I first saw the thumbnail for the video, I thought it was some sort of before and after type thing, and I literally said out loud "He looks like Xander Budnick". It was very cool to see him come and lend a hand. I can't imagine how helpful an extra pair of hands are to you at this point. This was my favorite video so far. Great stuff man, great stuff. You're almost there! Onward and Upward!

[@buffalo4127]

James, you want to over-engineer for snow load. 2x6s are not big enough to span that distance. Add two more purlins under the 2x6’s so you have 3 purlins spanning the open gable roof. And at least 5-12 pitch on the roof is best to shed snow. Also raw lumber milled by old style saw mill will be stronger.

[@fgb3126]

I hope that James sees this.

[@l.b.5892]

As a 66 year old female newbie to your content, i must admit you two are a bunch of first class goofs.... very refreshing! 😊

[@stephenfriday1352]

brilliant to see Xander helping You, You 2 Must do some trips together

[@seanoliver9189]

Hell yeahh!!!!! I hope you’re feeling better amigo!! I’ve been waiting for the return of the king! You’re living mine and I’m sure so many others dream. This has been an amazing series, I can’t wait to see how you evolve!

[@srN.]

I am a big fan of Xanders channel, so to see you two together was definitely a surprise, but a very good one nonetheless. Very good progress on the cabin, and love the videos. :)

[@lnproductions3159]

Your content along with your log building is not only entertaining but masterful.

[@Badgermilk-zc2wy]

What an amazing build man! Bravo! The chemistry between you and your boyfriend is palpable! OOGA BOOGA!!!

[@user-hk5gu3gw8s]

if your having a loft i would put the floor down so you have a flat platform to work off and its safer your doing this alone dont take any risks . love the channel you even had had xander on there im from the uk .but im a big fan of his channel stay safe my friend

[@darincarlin]

Can we talk about that kettle?? Never have I seen more glorious patina. Never let that go!

[@colin8532]

Glad to see you back up and running brother, and your ears are feeling better. It won't be long, and you'll be moving into your cabin.

[@Mactacfitness]

Oooga BOOGA. Strength and Honour!

[@wildhomestead]

GOOD SER MACTAC. THE KEY TO LIFE? 3 WORDS, 9 SYLLABLES: OOGA. BOOGA. 🫡🤝⚡️🐺🌲

[@Kevin24.]

Can't believe Xander is here..Love it.

[@Rockhopper1]

build an A frame in the interior, use the crux and winch with wire to lift materials up to the requisite height. Like a roman crane, if you are clever, you and lean the frame on the wall that you want to lift onto tie one cable to it to a winch, then run a second wire over the top to another winch so you pull the A frame up which will lift some of the way, then use the second wire to complete the pull.

[@mirenp]

XANDER BUDNICK THE GOAT

[@4SeasonsOutdoors07]

Just 2 guys in the bush fallin some trees and enjoying every minute!! Well done fellas!! Cheers from Alberta.

[@jvnbigi1723]

The two greats in KZbin history!

[@artemis3707]

Dad lore is gonna be crazy

[@chevy51]

Xander budnick in the video well that's fucking awesome should have known he would be on being fellow Canadian KZbin friends. Way 2 go he's a cool guy.

[@user-zo2mv7dd2u]

Omg we love spending our Saturdays watching you. We are outdoorsman. This is our dream to live off grid ❤

[@jae4807]

Wow! To have Xander lend a hand and keep you company is such a blessing, plus your very good neighbour to gift you the perfect ridge beam was icing on the cake! This has been an amazing journey to watch and we look forward to seeing the Wild Homestead grow.

[@kylemorgan8351]

I believe it was a Thor's woodpecker... he was probably sent to watch over you

[@jamesmoore7597]

Best show on the tube,, been here from the get go with ya! If you want to try cowboy coffee again, there's a secret to it. Boil your water and coffee in your kettle, then pour a little bit of cold water in the spout, then a little cold water in the top. The cold water with the grounds sink to the bottom and there you have it. No more filters keep up the hard work brother, its really coming together!!! Lots of love brother. Be safe, and the tracks you found, they are wolf tracks and they are stalking the deer that walked through. I really doubt its only one, they are smart, I've seen them walk in each others tracks in a straight line to hide their numbers, so be careful around them..

[@shortsweettoo]

You need to call Shawn James to help with the ridge beams. I mean really? Who is more experienced? If asked, he might just show up!

[@BillyBigBaws]

Best way to reach top of wall is to make yourself a medieval leg stretching contraption, use 3 times a day, after this you could be at least 7ft tall, you can throw those beams up no bother with the power of the gods. Love your content all the best fae 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@majordave4789]

You should be a writer for Hollywood. Too funny😅 really enjoyed that one.

[@billsrq1788]

Good morning all from Siesta Key Florida

[@esvedium]

Steak and berries. Coffee and maple syrup. Building a log cabin in the woods for your dog and future family. Life's a dream, and you're doing it right!!

[@WmTimGRichardson]

Love the witty narrative weaved in with Roman and Germanic and Viking theology

[@fpvamp8925]

You two are a match made for the roman gods. The wolfmother would be proud. Ugabuga!

[@moritz1267]

The way Xander came in had me in stitches "Ooga Booga" 🤣🤣

[@karenevans151]

Absolutely outstanding episode! This is my favorite KZbin channel by a mile😀

[@jeffwrench9994]

You are my favorite KZbinr. I love cabin building in the middle of nowhere and you do it superbly Thor. Thank you

[@ds61513]

The cabin is coming out great!! BUT, I understood that the logs have to be "Seasoned Logs" meaning they need to be at least a year old after they've been cut down. Otherwise, after a little while the wood will start to warp. You're doing a great job!! I can't even imagine how hard it must be to do that by yourself. That's why I'm asking. If you do know (and I'm pretty sure that you do), are these videos just to show us how?? Or will your cabin be a permanent shelter?? Anyway, I do enjoy your videos and hope you have a great weekend!!! God Bless!!!🏕

[@jimmotheus6151]

Build scaffold upon the exterior walls by running conventional boards to your end out logs protruding from wall. Run a center post from bottom of plank to the ground for support

[@spacemonster8954]

as a longtime @XanderBudnick subscriber this video is a welcome surprise. Try not to confuse Sansa too much.

[@Windys21]

I have been watching since day one. I love watching your videos and watching your weekly progress. I can't wait to see what the trail cams show what animal visits around your camp. Look after yourself James, big gentle hugs from Manchester England xx get well soon xx

[@Vickyscampingobsession]

Xander Budnick and you = twice the entertainment value/goofball antics, lol! As far as your roof conundrum; call Shawn James, My Self Reliance.

[@JohnSmith-yg9ty]

Nice job man keep up the good work, super entertaining series, maybe some pullies and your wolf milk atv winch will make your life a bit easier.

[@TRUMP4LIFE1359]

I'm no log cabin expertise but since you don't have a floor inside I'm wondering if you could build some kind of like DIY crane deal in the middle of your floor like a couple of tall pieces of wood so you can use them to help raise your boards

[@BenTheBean404]

oh hell yeah Xander x Wild Homestead

[@wsfarnie]

Another great video, love the humor and tomfoolery! Keep it up...

[@Jeff-vt8kn]

I can see a canoe trip coming up with Xander

[@hcd746]

James, your channel is amazing ! I hope you continue building things forever on that property ! You are doing the things a lot of us don’t have the courage to do, but want to. This is our escape. You deserve more followers. Keep the good work 👍🏻. OOGA BOOGA

[@memestman]

Ain't no way we got dwarf lore before the cabin got built

[@TripleCoreHD]

Centurion, what is your profession? Ogga Bogga!

[@Subnet-Masked]

Another great one! Gonna be honest, watched literally all 9 episodes today. Very inspiring work you are doing.

[@antnewbon2673]

No way you got xander to help no way. Two legands. And maybe a wolf.

[@ianwigmore2675]

Awesome work, thank you both of you. Ooga Booga indeed

[@gregjacuniak6527]

The atv is a must. Saves time and back braking work hauling logs out to the builld site.keep up the great work and content. I look forward to your videos.

[@PacNorthOR]

"THE BEST PART OF WAKING UP" ... are these videos. I couldn't think of anything to complete the jingle.

[@rachadzghendy2668]

My two favorite KZbinr 🤤 in one video 🎉

[@andrewlignell3774]

What! This is awesome!

[@CityDude72]

I wanted do what you are doing way back in 1996. I was 23 then. I wanted to get solar panels for the cabin roof and maybe even find a way to use the wind to generate power. Jokingly, of course, i wanted to damn the river up for drinking water, gardening and hydro power...lol. Thank you, you are actualizing my dream or i get to live it vicariously through you. I can't wait until you get a dog.

[@offgridwanabe]

Gin pole, you sure lucked out on the weather this winter.

[@bodanslo4206]

I loved this chanell before this guest,now i love it eave nmore man . Xander is great i watch all his shiet :D

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

My suggestion - build yourself some scaffolding. It sucks to take a few days to build it, but once it is done you're not trying to balance on an icy ladder sitting in snow. It will make getting materials on the roof easier because you can throw stuff up on the scaffolding while you're still on the ground and you don't have to constantly climb up and down a ladder. As far as the heavy beams, I have no clue. Kris Harbor Natural Building made himself an a-frame hoist, but it did look cumbersome to use.

[@buck_bacon]

i was thinking just a couple episodes ago that one of the Canadian outdoorsmen/canoeists should make an appearance on your channel. Turns out Xander is the perfect weirdo for Wild Homestead! Well done.

[@uwfishmd]

Just a thought…..if you angle cut the blocks on your log ramp going up you wouldn’t have to lift over them. Just a small angle and you could get the logs over them easier. Great build very informative.

[@gebhardmoosbrugger843]

Hey man, i'm a big fan of your videos. They allways make my day❤

[@justlookin2]

OMG! Youve done it again! Xander was a great addition to this video. Now when Shawn James gets back from his vacation in the US get him on!!! Hioe your ears get better quick! And the ATV is a huge plus except for the dwarven task....hummmm😊

[@GatorGreenGladiator]

Babe! He posted it! 🍿

[@isntitawesome2104]

I was waiting

[@F150hdmma]

Good to see you back

[@arenado85]

Wasn’t expecting the people’s champ Xander arriving on the property! Amazing and epic!!! He should have been there for episode 10 to help get the beams and roof on 😂

[@dper1112]

Of course anything is OK, but if you have the logs and roofing metal, you could go 3' on the back end of the house. Looking at data of historical homes shows that 2' is certainly reasonable, but you'll lower the risk of water damage if you can bring it up to 3'. Well, in the end it's simply a matter of preference, and it's something worth considering briefly if you haven't considered it yet.

[@paquette1343]

Great content, I love Xander. Very nice to see you both together. Also, the ATV "Rubicon". Funny since you are such a Caeser fan; "Crossing the Rubicon"

[@davidbjelland5710]

Perfect crossover

[@Pigsfly459]

Great to have you back the Wolfs milk did you well 😂😂😂

[@ianterbagel2661]

To get your material to the top of your log walls , either use longer ramp logs with more steps/ holding points , with Less steep of an angle. You can also position your atv on opposite side of the cabin / ramps and use the winch to pull the logs up by using your wire you have strung above the cabin and a pulley attached to the wire . Make sure to run the winch line to the log with a strap or rope that pulls the log up evenly / connected on both ends .Hope this helps , your build looks awesome 👏

[@jameswright8428]

To get your last logs to the top of your walls. You should build two log tripods and position them on either side of the cabin to support the cable. Then you can hang a chain fall off the cable between them. Giving you sufficient height without sag.

[@warghem]

Don't forget to stabilize the openings for the door and windows. Make a "track" in the ends of the logs, deep enough so it can fit a suitable piece of milled lumber that runs the entire height of the opening. Keep at it brother! Greetings from the land of Thor

[@elizabethmckenzie6977]

I love your videos and I love your beat up kettle. I find the mix of old log pioneer building method but with modern tools ie battery tools very interesting. Can’t wait to see the finished product and your future wife, one lucky gal.

[@drcrocodile1]

To avoid that dangerous vertical split when falling trees, you can score the back end of the tree a bit with your saw prior to starting the main cut.

[@stevie-pea]

Luv your videos . I get modern day Dick Proenneke vibes from this series .

[@pateeto4618]

Seeing xander in your video is amazing! You guys are the best! Love from France

[@tomad4051]

Xander, a legend?? Of course, he walks his talk 👍🏻👍🏻 You are in your own right, becoming one right before our eyes, Keep up with your ‘Wolfish Insights’ awe auhll …

[@floriskoch3347]

WTFFFFFFFFFF DREAM COLLAB!!!! I would literally PAY for an episode that would be you with Xander and Luke from @outdoorboys🫡🫡🫡

[@TheRealAT]

You can see how much you’ve learned and grown from this experience. Very awesome man.

[@ILL-EAGLE-CRYPTO]

Very entertaining, glad your back and still at it

[@stinnogaming6078]

What a blast to watch those 2 together