Well, This Didn’t Go as Planned

In today’s video, things didn’t go exactly as planned while working on a major project. What started as a smooth build quickly turned into a challenge, forcing me to adapt and find creative solutions on the fly. Watch as I navigate unexpected setbacks and make critical adjustments in real time.
From scribing logs to working with traditional hand tools, this build is full of surprises that highlight the unpredictability of construction projects, especially when working with raw, natural materials. If you're into DIY, cabin building, or enjoy learning new techniques for woodworking, this video will be both educational and entertaining!
What you’ll learn:
How to adapt when a building project doesn’t go as planned.
Tips for working with unconventional materials and tools.
How to problem-solve during a log cabin build.
Behind-the-scenes insights into real-world construction challenges.
Whether you're a seasoned builder or just getting started with DIY projects, this video will give you practical advice and an honest look at what happens when things don't go as expected. Hit the subscribe button for more hands-on building projects, cabin updates, and tool reviews!
Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: What’s Going Wrong? 01:15 - The Unexpected Challenge Begins 03:45 - Adjusting on the Fly 06:30 - Scribing the Logs: Where It Got Tricky 10:10 - Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned
Tags: #DIYBuilding #LogCabinBuild #ConstructionFail #ProblemSolving #Woodworking #CabinLife #BuildingTips #TraditionalTools #ScribingLogs #DIYFails

[@HandyMike78]

Gotta get caught up on videos. Finally have internet. And thanks to a generator we have power.

[@devonstultz4529]

Did you get hit by the storm? Hurricane?

[@williamevans6522]

Don't backfeed your electrical panel without shutting off your main breaker! Linemen's lives depend on it

[@HandyMike78]

@@williamevans6522 I pulled my meter. No chance of back feeding

[@HandyMike78]

@devonstultz4529 yes, fortunately we only lost power. 10 miles west of me was under several feet of water and mud.

[@brandonwiles1648]

Don't feel too bad, I've been doing barn restoration/renovation for about 10 years now up in Michigan and when it comes to staircases and railings it's pretty tough to make everything perfect. Nothing is straight or level. You just have to work with what you have and make it look as nice as possible. There's so many angles to deal with when you get into loft situations. Don't get discouraged, it's looking great!

[@dannypriceii4154]

Sounds like you need an east cost drill with a little help from east cost builders

[@philcryer1192]

ouch baby ,very ouch !🤣😂

[@wutafungi]

Makita .... for when the Milwaukee just doesn't cut the mustard ....

[@DaroffApFire]

I mean. It was an m12 Milwaukee lol.

[@cheddy94]

Yes, lets compare the Little Tikes toy M12 to the full size Makita. Great observation.

[@slapiaskartonas4203]

Uh oh, you did the thing.

[@corwynsoldner8471]

...how to light a fire in the comments section by @wutafungi lol

[@zekesnack]

Except the Misskita did not drive it any further than the M12 haha

[@Goldnwoody]

Greetings from central Florida

[@claytonbailey5457]

Living the dream with that cabin.

[@gradywray5391]

Looks real nice. A level is not your friend in work like this. You have to use your eye. plumb and level doesn't always look right when nothing else is exactly plumb or level.

[@sixstringstruggle6508]

It’s a brave man that does his work on the Internet. Looks good. I hope Jeriah‘s family is doing well.

[@nikolajderburner7150]

You look alike Super Mario... ❤😂 Itsa me, wrangler star 😅

[@markdavis794]

That looks really good Cody although I think I would remove the floorboards and expose that log where the ladder comes up where you had your drill bit set sitting so you can see that part of the log.

[@ultramegadude93]

As a makita guy I was very pleased to see you with that drill in your hand!

[@motomadnessman]

I feel my days as a child building with Lincoln logs would make me an experts 😂

[@willjackson4982]

I’ve really been enjoying these. Please keep them coming !

[@veemann3158]

I would have thought you'd want the end of the ladder to be a bit higher, so when descending the ladder you had something to grab onto as you turn to descend.. If you were climbing onto a flat roof, would you only extend the ladder 8 - 12 inches above the edge of the roof? I think about pre-installed fire escapes and how far the handles extend above the roofline It seems too that higher handles would make both ascending and descending safer. Are you really comfortable with Mrs W and the Sweetloaf climbing up and down that ladder?

[@trevorsocia2300]

Did you think about drilling down into the cross member to add a 3" wide peg? Then the corresponding hole vertically up into the railing? Glued in place may add a ton more stability, especially when you could see the railing wiggle as you were knocking the 2nd 90° railing into the mortises....

[@ole-bboy5875]

Wrangler I wonder if a Zip bolt for newel post might have worked better for holding down those big log newels.

[@westtexasprepper]

Levelish is a good thing! Cabin is looking great!

[@jasonszion]

That hat is baller ;)

[@walkercustoms]

Thank you

[@gearheadted5110]

Log railing is looking good. The round logs, rails, spindles, etc, make it harder to be precise, but the roundness also hides imperfections. Cheers.

[@b.a.1591]

I feel like this during every project, but when I come back in a year and look at it again, I don't even notice or remember my mistakes.

[@mmadio4506]

My suggestion is because it's such a unique railing, you should put the screws holding those custom pickets on a off set so you can unscrew them without having to unscrew all of the ones in front of them to get to the first one. Just incase you have to change things around.

[@gabenickell2336]

Like that blue M18

[@DONTTREADONMEAR]

Love the video. Do you know when we will know who won the body armor? Love the video!

[@HeyCurtis]

I love your bandage manicure! 😆

[@John-viheavyequipment]

looks great but i also had the thought thos screws might have gone thru the roof but i cant remember how think the roof is or if the shingles are on yet, might wana take a look

[@Shane_O]

You’re doing a great job…. The only difference between (good) proho and pro builder they do it 3 times faster, no mistakes and never procrastinates…. But whats the fun in that!😊

[@removechan10298]

0:58 only because I've done this before: you put your log as CLOSE to the wall as possible while scribing it, not as FAR AWAY as you can, so the closest point was already an inch into the material

[@willyoung4512]

Put the joint together on the floor and then cut your 12/12, 45° angle on the miter saw with it assembled.

[@noimagination99]

It takes a brave person to show their work on KZbin, successes and failures (I saw no failures here!). Nice work, and the extra space as a shelf is perfect!

[@manny2ndamendment246]

Talk about the sheriff suspending the 2nd amendment because of "emergency"

[@wranglerstar]

What have I been telling you about cops,

[@mitchchartrand]

For context. Hurricane warning from Florida sheriff department banned sales and carry of firearms. Governor DeSantis called, the ban was revoked, and the sheriff claimed they never meant it.

[@carlzirk]

Those timberscrews are super useful. I enjoy projects like this when you need tools from an axe to a chop saw.

[@KX250XK]

You should look into some bell hanger drill bits for those tough angles and depths. finished result looks good! # thumbs up emoji

[@kingsrule2555]

Hi Cody, Love ya brother....ish is a job saving term for the Proho, not to be over used!!

[@SurvivalistMedia]

What’s stopping you from hiding the screws that secure the post down inside the mortise on it?

[@DoctorJ1337]

Maybe if you connect the hand rail and that third bar you could cut them together at the same time.

[@A.Arechiga]

Great work Cody, the hats look awesome and ordered one as soon as you guys announced them!

[@richardbaumeister466]

I think it looks great. Nice job. Logs are always a challenge.

[@kevinlayton5982]

Always good stuff and real stuff. Love it all.

[@Coldsteel13]

The plans of mice and men often go astray..

[@ClarkyMalarky]

No idle hands around there for the devil to use 😂😊

[@marcmmclellan]

Super skoocum!

[@jamescleveland9737]

function over aesthetics always.

[@JeffreyGraham-vh3si]

Join our Bible study, every one.

[@bingnowtv]

👍👍

[@caffeinatedflyer3933]

13:32 does his rambler say "sweatloaf"?

[@vs71597]

He calls his daughter sweetloaf. Makes jokes about it being sweatloaf due to a poor public education.

[@caffeinatedflyer3933]

@@vs71597 thank you! I didn't know

[@user-fy6rr6sz2n]

Only now "its starting to dawn on you!" ?

[@mrcolt-uf9ww]

😮

[@theruggedwest]

I see Romex...Powers going in!

[@ChronicAndIronic]

Can’t wait for my hat to arrive

[@Kairenovations]

could have used pl glue and the toe nail screws

[@Ragnarsvanlife]

Greetings from Europe 👍

[@nikolajderburner7150]

Greetings from germany ❤

[@ozarkbound]

Looking great!

[@jlautomotive6349]

I absolutely LOVE how this is coming along and the railing gives it something special and I really like that!!

[@edmonroe9768]

Get it right, someone’s life might depend on it 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jackmccaulley]

Looks awesome Cody!

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

When ever I have to install newel posts on a landing or upper level, i try to recess 1/2 the diameter to the supporting joists below, and have 1/2 the face of the post exposed to the face of the loft, then anchor from the back!

[@rhyssimms591]

Anyone else here for the all of a sudden carpentry expert comments?😂

[@pinballmagician]

"Sweatloaf"? shouldn't it be Sweetloaf?

[@josephg.3370]

He knows he misspelled it.

[@hauk3839]

Love that cabin

[@gigiflame216]

I hope you didn't just drill through your roof...

[@DaroffApFire]

He didn't. There's a gap between the ceiling panels and the roof that's all insulated.

[@escapetherace1943]

have you ever built a roof? lol, he's about a foot+ away from drilling into air buddy

[@mikefoss4962]

He did. It's gonna leak like a sieve!!!!!

[@coffeegroundsbear9974]

Don’t be ugly

[@youngguns1319]

If he did it’s his house roof to drill into lol. Not sure why people care so much what someone else in does with what is theirs.

[@markknister6272]

Very nice.

[@kibukun]

Tappity tap taporoo.

[@joeyhardin1288]

I do like this type of videos. I also follow a couple of Canadian's building log homes. I pray for you and this crowd and now especially for Mr. Drye and his family.

[@justme-27]

Building a mortise and tenon house held togather with oak pins. Been at it for 4 years and im almost there.....always cut big and work it smaller a little at a time...when drilling or mortising always go small and chisel bigger in small increments....you cant take back any mistakes in timber... They are forever. Take your time, sit in the "chair of idea and knowledge" and just look at it and build it in your head before beginning anything. Your cabin looks beautiful

[@wrenchboostboi8994]

Theres baluster hardware you can buy for mounting large posts like this. Its basically a large bolt that you install from the bottom with a metal plate for extra support, then smaller bolts thread into the large bolt from the sides, you just gotta drill you holes and counter sink the heads. You can even hide the bolts heads with some wood dowel plugs. It holds very strong from every direction. Solid

[@jayman12348]

I love those railings.. beautiful work. The best part about logs is they are not perfect and that little gap is a non issue. Very very few people would be able to make that perfect. I love log homes just the color of the natural wood give me the “fizz” 😂

[@gakrazykajun]

It's all about the angle of the dangle....looking sharp.

[@DrAskildsen]

Oh wow, I like the natural wood look. Around the opening I Think it would be nice to put some wide list like waterboard to cover the edge and make it stronger. Then she can have candles on top of them. And oil them to have a fine finish og lack them. Then you can have a frame around the opening witch you can later make a floor door for decor if that would be an option. Cool project, love it. Blessing to you and your family. Hope your handy man get well fast.

[@russellgregoire7418]

Should've just done a spiral staircase up to the second floor. Would've been much easier and cleaner looking.

[@90cta395]

Do you use any kind of adhesive when assembling this stuff, or just screws? Would think adhesive would stiffen things up but also may not be ideal given woods tendency to shrink/warp

[@AuditorsUnited]

bruh you dont know about impacts? its gonna change the world for you. you should be using impacts for those screws

[@sargeinamerica]

You could have just used a hole saw and cut it into the log. It would blend in. Just a thought. Looks awesome. Also you could have used the timberlocks underneath the post.

[@kennethgorum6519]

Hey you have a great channel, I have a question for you let's say it's a shtf situation that been for over a year and your axe/ hatchet handle breaks and you don't have hickory trees around your area what other types of wood can you use and you don't have any boiled linseed oil what can you use in place of it?

[@willjohnsonjohnson]

I think it looks better with the extra spacing. You're also far less likely to wack your arms while climbing up.

[@rileyf7525]

Really appreciate you showing your mistakes and trial and errors. I would be a mess with this stuff

[@JetMechTraveler]

For the post, shave a sliver back, drill hole, screw in, then glue sliver back down to hide the fastener.

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Looking great Cody, i really like the cabin it is cozy and reminds me of my grandpa Frank :) ty for bringing us along ❤💯🙏

[@scottmcintosh2988]

There was a couple of seasons of Home Time 30 years ago about the differences of log homes to houses i had recorded it but lost the tape it was a pbs show on Sunday !

[@roadracermark7946]

Should've forged a unique metal bracket for the end instead of scribing.

[@Anglostar]

I have the same brushless 18v Makita drill and it's a real workhorse. One of my favourite most used tools.

[@harpintn]

For that big corner post I would add a big lag bolt up the center just to help make sure it remains firmly attached.

[@TheRedneckprepper]

Take to top rng off the ladder ! it is over the floor

[@cheddy94]

Mrs. W said that to save you further heartache, I as a Midwest man, would agree. Looks good enough!

[@elijahbrown7486]

Did you get all these logs from your property? or did you buy them? i am interested in getting some property in the woods to build my own cabin

[@Notabotbear]

I was thinking you were going to putt he hand rail into that corner at an angle but drilling those two posts right into the ceiling looks really good too. I imagine it’s probably easier to get those bars in there than trying to measure an angle onto a railing as well.

[@philcryer1192]

klein denk fehler ,but ,perfection belongs to god alone ,, i like the honesty of your endevours

[@angus3771]

Gotta get yourself a contour gauge for getting exact lines around those logs Usually used for flooring use one in my home ( an Ohio man )

[@corwynsoldner8471]

Not gonna lie, that handrail looks like it disappears into the ceiling. Really neat detail. Man that looks so cool.

[@neelakantannittoor77]

You could have used the top part of railing in the bottom .the top one needs to be cut anyway so why care about an inch😅❤

[@DSwann31]

I love your laugh it cracks me up every time!!! Keep the content coming!!😊

[@Freedom17762]

My dad built log homes and he would sink the lag bolts deep and the glue a stick in over the bolt and sand it smooth to look like a knot.

[@sjb3460]

Google TOMMY THE TRAVELER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND "THE SOUND".

[@edwardmurray4703]

shouldn't you leave room for wood movement when you are putting the rail in to the side of the house??

[@AuditorsUnited]

dont know what your m18 is but you use a impact drill for a doing log cabin screws

[@TheUglyAmerican007]

Good work sir.

[@wranglerstar]

Many thanks

[@johnzmijewski557]

​@@wranglerstar you can get a molding tool for under $30 depending on size and brand u choose. Theyre worth their weight in gold. It would have worked in a pinch in this situation especially.

[@robertbailey8444]

I like it sometimes small and strong with a little custom work makes for a cozy place

[@Gabriel-mg6om]

❤😇

[@Huma270]

Im enjoying these videos very much lately. Thank you