I am in awe of this video. You need to be congratulated, praised or cheered on that foundation. I'm just kind of at a loss for words. You have a dedicated fan in me and I won't miss any of your future videos. The memories that you are making now with this journey will become priceless in later years. What a blessing it is for you to be able to document it all on video. Great job on your filming and editing. Wishing you much success!!!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Sue!! It really means the world to me that my work is so appreciated. This motivation also really makes the time documenting and editing the videos forth it! Thanks! Never thought I would have a dedicated fan when I started this. Future videos will start to get really interesting when the wood working with the axes start.

@salmsalm-mj6ff

4 жыл бұрын

@@ErikGrankvist Hello .. in which country do you live?

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

@@salmsalm-mj6ff Sweden.

@salmsalm-mj6ff

4 жыл бұрын

@@ErikGrankvist Thank you, you're awesome?

@josepeter155

2 жыл бұрын

I know I am kind of off topic but does anybody know a good site to watch new tv shows online ?

I’ve watched a lot of videos during this pandemic. I’ve witnessed great ideas about everything from canoe tripping to van life and off grid homesteading. This video earns a top spot for its simplicity, non verbal instruction, patience and attention to detail. I’m especially interested in this video because it mirrors how we did things 50 years ago. Unfortunately I did not have the patience to continue the lifestyle but appreciate someone from the current generation who appears to have it. Thanks and I look forward to following your progress. 👏🏼🙏🏼

My guy has more commitment than most roadway workers in any state actually worked in the rain what a madman didn't even take 5-hour lunch breaks

I admire your work ethic and your talent. This will be a fantastically beautiful cabin for many decades to come. I've seen most of the videos already - just came back to see this one that I missed. This Colorado woman is jealous of your lush Swedish landscape! If you were my son I'd be incredibly proud! Please keep us updated on the finishing and what you do with it and your life in it!

A boy and his dog, doing manly chores, well done.

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Молодой, красивый, умный, сообразительный, смелый, уверенный, - так на глазах возмужал: - это человек, который отличается высокой работоспособностью; - усердием и настойчивостью в своих делах; - он готов вкладывать максимальное усилие в свою работу, стремится к совершенствованию и постоянно повышает свой профессиональный уровень; - ответственный; - дисциплинированный; - настойчивый; - организованный и умеет планировать время. Отличные, здоровые родители, предки у этого молодого человека - дали своему чаду правильное направление в Жизни 💫

If there's an afterlife then I suspect there's a number of historic relatives looking on and nodding in approval. Damn fine job. You have a lot to be proud of.

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Your comment is so gratifying. I am ecstatic for all these lovely comments!

Allow a note: When mixing concrete, mortar, plaster dry, mix the individual raw materials (cement, sand, lime, etc. DRY dry so that the mixture has the same color - then it is WELL mixed. Then only WATER. THIS is it much better mixed. plasters other than lime, sand and a little cement you can add the old crushed plaster, which you passed to the grain size of the sand (ratio as sand) is better prepared this mixture for plastering - plaster.

I feel to comment is to be a part of this amazing experience that is unfolding in front of everyone's eyes. You truly operate on a different level than most. I believe that's why we are all in awe. You are a teacher and visionary.

I have finally found a youtube video that shows how to use a tape measure diagonally to check for square. Good for you!!!

@philipshane768

4 жыл бұрын

It is good for show and demonstration but if you watch the stakes are moving and leaning. There was no way that was accurate.

@Andurian

4 жыл бұрын

@@philipshane768 Obviously the measuring was a rough-in only, and only needed to be accurate to within a few inches for the purpose of digging the footer locations. The fine-tuning was with the string/nails as every mason knows how to do... it's just a shame that process was largely edited out of the video (along with the leveling process)

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885

3 жыл бұрын

@@Andurian yes HOW did he plumb the foundation? Maybe Erik will share. thanks

I was fortunate to get to go to Sweden years ago on Vacation. Wish I’d gotten to see this beautiful forest. You are amazing Erik!

A man of few words,, the shows the tell.. Batter boards to keep you square,,just like the old timers!!Good job..

I am in awe at how much hard hand work you are dong here. Beautiful work on this foundation! As a side not though, I have mixed a lot of concrete and I would advise that you move your bag of cement, water and mixing station to beside the gravel pile. You will save a lot of effort that way when you are mixing your concrete! The fact that you look so young is really inspiring!

@ErikGrankvist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I am always looking to improve, that is why I am building this cabin. I am 19 but I was 18 at the time of this video 👍

That tractor reminds me of my dad's Ford Workmaster. I wanna say it's from 1960. I doubt this tractor is the same though but very similar build. My dad still has and uses it to this day I remember doing so much work with it in highschool around 2010. We were still using it even 50 years later. amazing. I'd love to do something like this, go out and build a cabin. I think my grandpa would be envious because he always lived the life of 18th century pioneer but idk if he ever built a cabin for himself.

Never take for granted that you had the land to build on and had the luck to be able to do something so amazing. I really wish I could it looks so amazing and the pride I'm sure you'll have in your home will be incredible.

Bra jobbat, Erik. Heja Västmanland. To foreingers. The wooden posts are tarred (tjära). They will last longer than rebar. Rebar will rust before the wood rots.

you are on the right path, Young man. Beautiful work, and superb-quality video. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Keep getting better.

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your comment. Thank you.

The cabin is coming along nicely and you haven’t even put up the walls, just beautiful videos

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rowan. Yesterday I actually achieved to put the first log up for the walls! This first log I had to split by hand, which was a pretty awesome feeling. This will be shown in the next video, so don't miss it ;)

Thankyou for inviting me - very interesting and most enjoyable.

Wow you have got the life and skill people like me dream for !

So good work. And this is same old history. Old is gold 😉😊

La única experiencia parecida fue en una aldea de nativos en Brasil , una cabaña hecha de palos , adobe tierra arena y cemento , con techo de hojas de coquetos,,un lugar tropical, y se juntan amigos y todos alludan, Te veo solo con una construcción mas complicada y es increíble, En ese lugar aprendí tanto que cambie mi manera de ser, imagino como sera tu evolución interna,,se es feliz con menos cosas , la naturaleza te da tanta energía,Soy feliz por voz,

The Helmut visited Orebrö once. The forest were gorgeous. My friend's mum picked chanterelle mushrooms. One were dodgy and I nearly focking died in bloody Sverige!

Wow can not wait. This is what an education looks like!

I love how you're dating this cabin build in lots of different places keep up the good work. I know this is an old video and probably won't read that.

Du är så otroligt duktig! Vilket jobb du gjort! O vilken tur för mig att jag snubblade över den här videon 😁 tack för att du la upp ditt bygge på KZread, jättebra videos 👏👏👏

@ErikGrankvist

3 жыл бұрын

Tackar. :)

Much respect for what you are doing! These are important skills that should be shared, Lycka till!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, yes I want to share as much as possible. Tack

I am impressed beyond words....what you are doing is so rare, and the dedication you've shown to this project is beyond my ability to put into words. Forgive me for asking you this because I'm sure someone already has, but how did you learn to do this? I didn't think this type of knowledge was still around! I'm hooked on your adventure and can only thank you for letting me live vicariously through you.

Oh man you are seriously talented! It is enjoyable watching you work with earthen materials. Thank you and keep up the great work!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Your appreciation for my work is so satisfying! Thank you

@Arthaius

Жыл бұрын

@@ErikGrankvist - I have only very recently discovered your channel, I love what you are doing, I am actually studying for my own knowledge as I plan to do this very soon - I do have a question though (perhaps it will be answered in further videos), but when you finished the corner piles, and started to do the rock walls between the corner piles, were you not planning to use some for of binding agent like cement to firm up those connector walls, from what I saw you were just sort of lining the walls up with rock and stone, and lining the cracks with just gravel, is that all that is needed, or is there going to be more binding agents like concrete? Just curious, if that was part of the plan, to firm it up or were you just going to leave it with only the stones and gravel. My main curiosity is in that I wonder how stable long term this loose rock and gravel setup would be without cement to hold it all together, I wouldn't want to try this method if it's not long term stable :) Either way I love watching you work, it is fueling my education on my upcoming project.

people who work that clean n neat should be cloned,..no cement anywhere but in the post holes,..thats tidy,..thanks4sharing.

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you for the appreciation of my work.

Hey, Erik, I've so impressed of your work. You are so amazing. That kinds of log cabin life is one of my dream. I was so happy for watching your video. Thank you.

Very nice work, and your editing skills are improving with every episode.

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff

Saludos desde Puerto Rico,usted escogió un lugar muy bello para hacer su cabaña.ese lugar se ve hermoso , me encanta ver sus videos por esa vista tan hermosa y me entretiene ver todo lo que hace , bendiciones.❤🌹

That is the hardest work I have ever seen! Don’t know how you could do it in shorts and no gloves! Amazing

So awesome, so perfect. You rock young man.

FINALLY,,, SOMEONE USED "BATTER BOARDS" !!!!

Erik you are very talented tradesmen, it is a pleasure watching your videos I enjoy them so much and look forward to them , wishing you all the best .

magnificent. damn job. I think we all want to see the sequel. good luck and thank you for sharing

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment Jean! (as always:)!

Вы для меня просто герой!!!

and also you are brilliant and deserve a medal as big as one of your logs

Wow. Amazing 👏

I wouldnt have used the poles or cement for the corner blocks. Modern cement (portland) traps moisture and is brittle, anything inside including wood and metal (rebar) will rot / rust, expand and crack the cement. A lime (real lime mortar) mortared stone pillar IMO would have been a better option

Erik, you are a wonderful builder

Bra med riktigt lagd stengrund. Jag önkar att jag haft samma driv å varit mer målinriktad när jag var i din ålder. Di gör ett mkt bra jobb,det ser man omgående.

Fantastic. I'm glad I found your page. Others will be able to learn from your work, and that a more traditional way of life reaps more rewards.

Amazing. Thank you for sharing your work!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Man this channel is amazing. It's so cool watching you do all of this.

tnx 4 sharing...

Wow! Awesome work! Great job!

Grandson of Swedish Grandparents. God knows I want to go and visit where they came from. To see what they have seen. HE was a master Woodworker & loved to fish, eastern Sweden on the water.

Great job. my compliments.

Kul att följa din dokumentation Erik. Går själv i tankarna på att timra upp mitt drömhus på familjens ägor. Önskar dig lycka till!

I love the idea, I will do similar project soon, great inspiration!

EPI é pros fracos. Incrível.

Lets get this guy to a million

I can feel already how much you love work in the country!! Not anyone can afford that kind of job!! It’s hard but make you be great in anyways!! ;:-)).

Lindo trabalho manual.... Parabéns....🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Very nicely done.I know of all my jobs in life,I always felt most accomplished after a well thought out masonry project.Im sure your back is feeling the same.LOL.

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

:) yes that's true. Thank you!

I like. It's such an interesting project

Why do dogs love to sleep so much 😍😍😍

Cara, muito legal seus vídeos.. eu estou curtindo bastante.. a hug from Brazil.

Bravo, sei così preciso, avanti cosi!👏👏

great videos keep them coming good luck you are a very hard worker

Good work keep your dream

beautiful ruby cavalier king charles spaniel

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Her name is Alice. 👍

Awesome work!

Ilove your video my friends Erik 😍😍

Underbart Erik! man blir ju stolt över och se att det finns ett liv utan mobiltelefoner och teknik.. bra jobbat!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Tack, härligt att höra. Det är så här jag vill leva, fullt möjligt om man verkligen vill. 👍 Allt går med vilja och tid.

@Tkamsker

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErikGrankvist but without cell phone? how do we get the videos then ;)-

I didn't get if the foundation got any concrete or if there was just gravel. Also is there video for the floor?

Молодец парень.

rock on!

Amazing!

well done... thanks...

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks... Hahaha lol. Haven't noticed.

Very nice job. It has been nice to watch you work. Do you think you are gonna need ventilation holes to the foundation? Or are the slots between the stones enough to make the air flow through free enough? What about a hole big enough for a man to fit there, to be able to check the condition of the wooden structure? I am asking out of curiosity, because in Finland(old buildings) we often have the "man fitting crawl hole" and also kind of ventilation holes, called "cat holes" even if the foundation is made from natural stone. Jättebra kanal!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment. I have not heard about these "man holes", interesting. The holes between the slots is enough ventilation. Tack

Very nice fondation my friends Erik ilove this job 👉😍😍

@walidnour2016

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friends you are very nice friends Erik 👉❤❤

excellent

So the corners hold almost all of the weight of the cabin/prevent frost heaving, yes? Why the tarred timbers in these corners? Would rebar serve the same purpose? Amazing job, btw!

You Champion !

@ErikGrankvist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

Hey Erick, I gotta say you done some purdy amazing work with just a few hand tools and a lot of elbow grease. Work that most grown men shy away from and my hat’s off to you young man. P.S. I was wondering did you ever get to harvest a couple of those big wild boars that I seen in one of your videos?

Good job

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Ok did you learn how to use that hatchet before you knew how to walk. Anyways very nice work I thought about making a cord wood cabin I hear there warmer

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you. I did not know about these cordwood cabins, looks cool. 👍

Esta base de construcción me hace recordar con cariño tanto a mis abuelos y padre españoles irlandeses y finlandeses (parte de mi árbol genealogico)Que te felicito con mucho agrado.asi construyó mis bisabuelo su primer hogar de familia.maravilloso.claudia👩‍👧👩‍👧‍👧👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀🍶☕🍻🍾🇦🇷 por que así construyó mi abuelo su hogar en piedras.😀😙

How long will those tarred logs to last in the ground? Also what is your frost depth?

Så jävla sugen på att bygga ett timmerhus med :D så jädra bra video

Это гениально:)

my best congrats, boy... a real pro... maybe from Norway..?

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sweden.

You're gonna need help when your walls get high. Love these videos. Good luck bro

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I am going to use much smaller (lighter) logs higher up in the build. Hopefully I can lean two logs on the building at an incline and roll the logs up using rope. But we shall see what happens, maybe I need some friends help.

Деревянные столбики армировать и заливать бето́ном, зачем? Сухая кладка камней - насколько​ это прочно для цоколя? А вот работа с камнем голыми руками очень впечатляет...

I wonder what are those trapezoid-shaped short poles(I'm not sure how it's called correctly in English) intended for, I saw they supported those longer lower logs, but I don't understand what is the function of that? It can't be just a traditional design, I guess, there might be some reason for that. Thanks in advance 🙏 the project is awesome ❤️

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻desde España

Do you have problems with the log posts in the cement rotting? They wouldn’t make it long where I live with the type of trees we have and cement. Sadly.

20:41 SCOTLAND FOREVER

Intressant. Lycka till.

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Tack

do you measure your foundation so its all horizontal or so its the same height above the ground? id assume you need everything horizontal and varied heights based on ground contour so the cabin is flat... also why did you specifically choose to start making it over 2 big boulders? does it make the foundation stronger?

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885

3 жыл бұрын

Precisely my same questions also! Thanks. I am wondering how he plumbed his foundation.

Hi. Nice video bro)

What are you using for heat? I missed that somehow. Are you going to have fire place

Imponerande!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Tack

Never breaks a sweat.

Why did you put the logs inside your foundation piers?

@charlesbegin1802

4 жыл бұрын

It's going To rot over time

@rawkrentals

4 жыл бұрын

Charles Begin yes, they would. Still doesn’t answer why you did it.

@Himbel

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like old telephone poles. They are impregnated whit so much bad stuff/poisen so they not gonna rot in a 100 years.

@aabens

4 жыл бұрын

You're stupid if you can't figure that out yourself

@rockbroccoli5456

4 жыл бұрын

aabens: you know, watching this young man building with traditional tools and techniques is awe-inspiring. Not everyone can do this, but everyone that cannot can learn the skills needed. To denigrate someone who obviously doesn’t have your depth of knowledge (🙄) as “stupid” goes against the whole premise of this video series. So, please, STFU

Hey there! Great video, I just subscribed. I’m doing a very similar thing right now, after high school building a log cabin of my own. Hand tools only. What are the dimensions of yours? Any advice? Thank you

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

Great! Because I am doing everything by hand my dimensions vary. The bottom logs are quite big 30-35 cm in root end. Higher up the dimensions get smaller down to 20 cm, so they are more manageable. My advice is to gather as much knowledge as possible before you start. And always remember that anything is possible with time. You will run into many situations thinking they are unsolvable by hand, but there is always a solution if you're smart enough! I thought I would have the inner roof up before winter but I am only half done with the walls. (I hope to have a video up soon on my progress). I am very optimistic and work nearly every day on the build, so was quite disappointed when I didn't reach my goal. My point is, progress takes longer than expected because a lot of extra steps are revealed on the way, if it is your first time. Thank you and good luck!

@wafflescr801

4 жыл бұрын

Erik Grankvist thanks for the great response, I really appreciate! I just watched the rest of your videos, they are really impressive I can’t wait to see more. I started debarking logs about a year ago, and I’m not done yet, but that it okay. I’m still doing some research and picking a spot. My log cabin is going to be 9 by 12 and I’m going to add a porch once I finish. Do you think that will be sufficient? I really like your videos! Thanks so much for taking the time to respond. Good luck on your cabin!

@ErikGrankvist

4 жыл бұрын

@@wafflescr801 No problem, it's good to share knowledge. Remember that you should not use logs smaller than 15 cm (top dimension). So maybe if you're looking for logs that are 12 meters long you need really big logs (so they don't get too thin at the end). Which means really heavy logs, if your doing everything by hand. But everything is possible. You could joint the wall in half, for example having two rooms so instead of one 12 meter log have two 6 meter logs. My log cabin is 4×5. Were in the world are you located?

@wafflescr801

4 жыл бұрын

Erik Grankvist Massachusetts, USA. My cabin is going to be 9 feet by 12 feet. I’m sorry forgot to say that. Mine is very small, but there is going to be a porch. Thanks for the advice. Anything else I might need to know?