"Trees To Timber" Timber Frame Cabin Project

[pennswoodsed]

Seems inefficient, $30k f250,$100k trencher,$1000 chainsaw , many man hours and gasoline to run all the equipment ,not a single process other than photosynthesis originated at site. All equipment and fuel manufactured elsewhere ,some of it overseas , off grid ? no.

[19701979able]

I like what hes doing but jesus buy the time ya buy all his shit you might as well buy a kit! LOL!

[19701979able]

it's all great what your doing I like it but I did mine with not loaded a

[DeeWeext]

Timewise, how does this compare to buying the planks finished? eg. working and buying vs. doing yourself.

[hovrcat]

I like how he was listening to the Unbroken audiobook while eating lunch.  I can commiserate with that.

[Naproxenum]

great video!

[Donatillo1961]

this is a classic , just love this one !

[lostcowhand]

I like how he prepares his tools, uses them, breaks them, fixes them, and then goes back to using them. This is the real world.

[rawbu2]

Hi, Just an update on two of the tools I just bought. The first is a Makita 7104L Chain Mortiser, and the second is a Prazi Beam Cutter (there's a Prazi 7000 model that will fit on your worm drive Skil 77 saw that you have).

The mortiser really helps to reduce chisel and mallet work, and the beam saw does decent work also.

I noticed in your videos that you do timber framing work, you might find these tools quite interesting, and helpful.

Robin Koykka

Saying "Hi" from Ontario, Canada

[allthingsoutdoors]

Who is John Galt?

[rawbu2]

I bought a portable sawmill this fall,and I wish I lived near by to help out.

Fingers get a bit cold handling that stuff in the snow eh... so I bought a 6 x 12 enclosed v-nose trailer to keep some of my gear out of the elements.

I think I'm going to get my wife to watch these videos with me... she says I have too many tools, you make me look good. My next purchase might be a four wheeler with a log yoke to bring the timber up to the mill without geting the logs dirty.

Enjoyable 9:20 min :-)

[wranglerstar]

@rawbu2 Hope to see a video of your sawmill soon.

[MrMldillman]

Hey Wow,

What a Great Channel and Awesome work..!

So glad to find you here..! Looks like I've got some cool vids to catch up on for sure...Be sure to stop by and give me your feedback, I'd appreciate any advice and help you can offer...

Thanks again for sharing such cool stuff.!

[22justus2]

My friend, is there anything you don't do well? You seem to work with marked determination and are so graceful in your pride of workmanship. You appear to be working alone; I have some concern for your safety. I see by your habits you work carefully and with forethought, so I know you take all precautions.

I am never bored with watching whatever you post. I pray God will watch over you and take care of you as you work. Thank you for all you do.

[USNERDOC]

Cody - I always enjoy your videos. I sure du appreciate your work ethic. Solid stuff sir, thanks for sharing.

[watrocket]

Does this wood need to be treated in any way for insects and or rot? If so what does one use? -- Mark

[47cj2a]

Love your videos!! Great follow along progression o some great techniques! On another note, what brand and where did you get those tire chains with the skidder type lugs welded on? They look perfect for off highway chain up situations! 

[RSands65]

Awesome, you da' man!! Looks like beautiful country and hard work.

[wranglerstar]

@rollsthepaul and the only rollsthepaul is a blocked one

[thenebulous45]

Another great vid! I was wondering how heavy do you think each timber is?

[wranglerstar]

@thenebulous45 I would say 400 to 600 lbs

[jplerwill]

What we did with the gate at our mountain property was paint it the same green as BLM paints their gates. We made it look as official as we could. Traffic onto our property has been heavily reduced since then. Youll never stop all tresspassers, but it helped.

[BigOStyle1]

Cool! Thanks for posting!

[SgtBooker44]

What an adventure, Thanks for taking us along.

[heyerstandards]

someone needs to explain WHY simple clips like this can't end up as a Discovery channel show.... no high drama, no back stabbing, ... just craftsmanship.

I guess the few thousand of us get to enjoy it here. Thanks for posting.

[cavemanss]

what kind of wood is that

[wranglerstar]

@cavemanss it's Douglas Fir

[MrABC250]

Love it, love it, love it! Fantastic!

[constructiontech1970]

Cody, you certainly have your work cut out for you this winter!! Kudo's to you brother!

[ColoradoNative100]

Great Job Cody, progress continues! Looks like some heavy snow there. Hope all is well.

[RESISTCONTROL2]

cody, if you had the time, would be cool to make a OHP in a lego format , sell the idea using all the same { close, legos } measurements and jack could help out. Could be the first legos made out of wood, could be a way to tell kids wood is another way to learn about building. {remember lincoln logs ? }

[Rodgerrynd08]

Your camera work is top notch. I am a avid fan of your channel, and thoroughly enjoy every video you've put out, thank you sir.

[wranglerstar]

@Rodgerrynd08 Thanks Roger I appreciate the comment

WS

[freakshow2000]

yep, your mill seems to be doing what you need it to...

[wranglerstar]

yes i cant find my Buck 

[marshall3win]

carrying a SOG now i see lol, great vid cody

[MrColt45acp]

Good job Cody. Stay safe.

[beast12101]

fantastic job , must be so satisfying to get this done on your own, nice quiet day on the mountain all to yourself

[mysciencenow]

you are doing a better production rate now i think than last week

[protectwethepeople]

is it practical or worth the trouble to try and keep some of the sawdust for fuel or other uses?

[wranglerstar]

@protectwethepeople perhaps if you where inside

[dweber66]

LOVE, THIS, CHANNEL

[TheBeeperman]

Something very satisfying in watch your vids. Thanks.

[wranglerstar]

@carp60rd me to 

[iMatt65]

Another great video, keep them coming. I look for them most days. I am always happy to see an update.

As others have said, thanks for the additional effort filming and editing your progress. The quality of the videos alone are impressive. You have a diverse, and unique skillset that is easily respected.

Keep up the good work!

[wranglerstar]

@iMatt65 Thanks Matt. I am reluctant to post any more vids on this topic. I'm afraid its getting a bit redundant.

[matt4270]

Cody, re-line your chalk line with nylon mason's line ( and cut it by burning the ends so it doesn't unravel ). That will be the last time it ever snaps! Depot has it in the tool section.

[wranglerstar]

@matt4270 thanks for the tip. I'll do it. 

[ARCustomKnives]

Another great video!

[LivingHistorySchool]

nice log dog

[RandallSteen]

Very cool. Into the wild like Dick Proenneke. I think that is what God intended of us. To experience life as we make it and not through air frieght. Oh yeah, Dido on that concern for your safety. Going solo in the PNW is tough. A guy up there once told me that I should give my shovel away, because if I get buried under snow, I've secured my own rescue. lol Be safe my friend. RS.

[wranglerstar]

@RandallSteen yes i agree. I'll be carefull

[IsbianBlackheart]

I agree with many others, thank you so much for your extra effort on filming this for us, especially knowing how much extra work you could accomplish if not filming for us.

[noshoesreviews]

Ahh SOG Flash 2. I appreciate my Flash 2 you hardly know it's there until you need it!

[wranglerstar]

@noshoesreviews actualy its a Flash 1

[noshoesreviews]

@wranglerstar Even lighter :) Have you read Gutta Percha Willie by George MacDonald? Your son is at a great age to hear it!

[jbr1074]

is that the Leatherman Surge you carry, Cody? 

[wranglerstar]

@jbr1074 no its a Wave 

[kilermn]

amazing!

[pinetar100]

fantastic work........great life you have there

[dsgr2003]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge - I'll probably never have occasion to do this, but I appreciate your effort all the same. Take care!

[Cannibalriot]

You aught to be on the prime time television Pilgrim - showing the good folk and their children what a fellow can do; instead of all that hung doggie sadness pseudo-reality that gets spread across the airways. Thank you for posting it here first. Today it's Youtube but I imagine you will be approached by a network sooner or later; the content is just too good and the sincerity shines through like a snow diamond mountain morning. I can actually see that you walk with God; and I'm humbled by that.

[wranglerstar]

@Cannibalriot Thanks for the nod however I dont think I could sell my soul to a network.

[kentpublic]

I love, love, love these videos! I can't believe how well you documented your day in the snow processing wood for the cabin project. Everything was very well shot. I even liked seeing the little things like the tire chains closeup and you preparing lunch over a butane stove. Thank you so much for bringing us along on these work days!

[wranglerstar]

@kentpublic you are welcome I have fun doing it.

[nme700]

Fantastic video. It looks like you did at least 9 hours of hard work and compressed it into a 9 minute video. Stay safe and keep up the great work!

[BrownDogDuke]

Excellent. Keep up the good work. I look foward to your future videos.

[fart1fart1]

Whoa! you drove off and forgot camera.

[wranglerstar]

@fart1fart1 yes i had to run back up the hill to retrieve

[autobahn101driversed]

A man working with his own hands with good ideas and putting them to work - for himself and family is what many young men need to learn today. Awesome vid!

[wranglerstar]

@autobahn101driversed yes its very sad to see the lack of ambition today in so many kids

[brandonbriggs]

Great video loving the project.

[squidskunk]

when i see you've posted a vid...yours is the first vid i click on...thank you for all you do...

[wranglerstar]

@squidskunk I appriciate this. Thanks for watching

[sparklu]

Thanks for putting in all the effort it takes to set up and film your process in addition to all the hard work you are already doing. Those of us still tied to computers for work all day really appreciate getting to be part of a process where something real is being created by hand.

I spend months writing code for the web that in just a few years will be replaced. It definitely does not give the same sense of satisfaction as creating something with your hands that will last for decades...

[BlueRidgeMarine]

@sparklu Very Well Said!

[wranglerstar]

@sparklu Yes I understand exactly what you are talking about. One of the best things in life is to build and create something with your hands that can be passed down to your children.

[Norwegian5niper]

Thank you for sharing!

[TNPviewer]

Your rocking it sir

[Mahalalel3]

This was a super video. I liked it very much.

[jrmym2]

I'm excited to see this project progress.

[Snicke22]

+++++

[rchopp]

Thanks Again Cody for bringing us along, I know you could get a lot more work done if you didn't have to stop and setup for filming but your efforts are greatly appreciated I find your videos to be very informative even when there is no talking, a picture is worth a thousand words but a video so much more!! God Bless You and be Safe.

[CplJoebot]

@rchopp

I absolutely echo it all, Cody. Thanks so much!

[FrontCortex]

You Sir, are a Man's Man! Excellent videos, great job, Thanks!

[wolf14016]

Great video. I love this series, and look forward to each installment.

But I just have to ask - how much time do you spend setting up your camera for the various shots? It's great work, but it seems like you spend almost as much time with that then you are with the work.

Anyway, thank you for the videos. As a fellow Washingtonian, I wish you the best of luck.

[rickedwards55]

That is a lot of snow. Have you seen the Richard "Dick" Proenneke story? Reminds me of you a little. If not, some vids on youtube.