@ddekiw Like to, but doesn't have a hollow tapered end to receive one. Used to have a plastic handle - it broke. Seems to work fine as is. What would be the benefit of making a new wood handle and how would you fasten it, without grinding the wide butt end to a more accomodating shape?
@slightlystooopid420 Yes, gets sturdier every year and lighter than a water bed. More comfortable too, with a memory foam mattress. Merry Christmas, Lars
Correct. Use dry wood. It's easier to peel bark off green wood. Then let it dry for a year. Much of the wood that flows down the river after break up is naturally stripped by the force of the crushing ice. And of that wood, some of it is already dry, so the hard work is already done.
@82Ballard Some were green, some dried, whatever washed up on the bank. Some were even already peeled by the force of ice and nature. Nice time saver. Green logs are the easiest to peel, but then let dry for a year and they'll lose 20% of their weight. Easier to handle. Less shrinkage. Cheers, Lars
Very nice, I have been wanting to build one for quite sometime. I try to keep busy to keep myself out of the bars anymore. What was the tool you were using towards the end to smooth out the area you had chisled out? Thank you.
@redneckinMO I shipped the bed down to the lower 48, so do not have exact measurements; was built as a queen size bed. Thanks for watching and be well, Lars
I used a mix of whatever conifer washed ashore from the Chena river. Most of Alaska is White and Black spruce, which is what I used. Not every log matched, but were close enough for me.
Approx 8 inch diameter logs - the arm rests were a little smaller.
My next project might have one more course of logs on the head board. The bed is not light, however it lost some weight this past year, as the logs dried out:)
and one question ...is this house out of the river aswell? would be so great,a free house :) .have a great day
alex
AMULDARRY 1 month ago
ur house and this bed is a dream
AMULDARRY 1 month ago
can't believe, that all the logs finally fit togther so well. good job!
larsjune1 1 month ago
@larsjune1 ...and they fit better every year:) Be well. Cheers! Lars
LarsAlaska 1 month ago
put a handle on that chisel please
ddekiw 1 month ago
@ddekiw Like to, but doesn't have a hollow tapered end to receive one. Used to have a plastic handle - it broke. Seems to work fine as is. What would be the benefit of making a new wood handle and how would you fasten it, without grinding the wide butt end to a more accomodating shape?
LarsAlaska 1 month ago
@LarsAlaska i'll think about it.
ddekiw 1 month ago
That is awesome!!
lk1dare 2 months ago in playlist More videos from LarsAlaska
@lk1dare And made entirely with recycled wood:) Happy New Year!
LarsAlaska 2 months ago
I hope you have a dehumidifier in your room...
slightlystooopid420 2 months ago
@slightlystooopid420 Why is that? Most would opt for a humidifier in interior Alaska...
LarsAlaska 2 months ago
Wow that's a sturdy bed!
slightlystooopid420 2 months ago
@slightlystooopid420 Yes, gets sturdier every year and lighter than a water bed. More comfortable too, with a memory foam mattress. Merry Christmas, Lars
LarsAlaska 2 months ago
That's just awesome !
qodd 3 months ago
@qodd Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!
LarsAlaska 3 months ago
u have the life
storsy 11 months ago
Correct. Use dry wood. It's easier to peel bark off green wood. Then let it dry for a year. Much of the wood that flows down the river after break up is naturally stripped by the force of the crushing ice. And of that wood, some of it is already dry, so the hard work is already done.
LarsAlaska 1 year ago
Did you use green wood for this? Sorry I'm new to this and curious. Everything I've read says to use dried logs.
82Ballard 1 year ago
@82Ballard Some were green, some dried, whatever washed up on the bank. Some were even already peeled by the force of ice and nature. Nice time saver. Green logs are the easiest to peel, but then let dry for a year and they'll lose 20% of their weight. Easier to handle. Less shrinkage. Cheers, Lars
LarsAlaska 7 months ago
Very nice, I have been wanting to build one for quite sometime. I try to keep busy to keep myself out of the bars anymore. What was the tool you were using towards the end to smooth out the area you had chisled out? Thank you.
pilotjake68 1 year ago
@pilotjake68 A round nosed chisel
LarsAlaska 1 year ago
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pilotjake68 1 year ago
what are the measurments(length of the logs)? Please.
redneckinMO 1 year ago
@redneckinMO I shipped the bed down to the lower 48, so do not have exact measurements; was built as a queen size bed. Thanks for watching and be well, Lars
ps thx for subscribing too!
LarsAlaska 1 year ago
Hi Justin,
I used a mix of whatever conifer washed ashore from the Chena river. Most of Alaska is White and Black spruce, which is what I used. Not every log matched, but were close enough for me.
Approx 8 inch diameter logs - the arm rests were a little smaller.
My next project might have one more course of logs on the head board. The bed is not light, however it lost some weight this past year, as the logs dried out:)
Be well and have a happy new year, Lars
LarsAlaska 1 year ago
Thanks for the pos feedback. Be well, Lars
LarsAlaska 1 year ago
cool
falada228 1 year ago