The fall colors, skeeter and the chickens, and a guy building a log cabin, perfect!

The accuracy with the hammer is impressive my friend.

Simple effective method and well explained without extraneous chatting. Hate to sound like the old guy lecturing but please consider eye protection and chaps. Split my cornea from a chip in the eye while hewing. It can just happen in an instant and you're on the ground wondering what the hell just happened. The bright clean wood of the Aspen looks great. Good on you man

Amazing how the animals are loyal. They remain close to you as a show of solidarity, since you’re hanging outside with them… 😊

@user-fm4su6qf4e

3 ай бұрын

As long as you're not a dumb weirdo and you spend enough soul bonding time with them then your animals will trust you and your dog will be your most loyal friend.

A couple things to consider. A nail, such as you are using with a pointed end can create a split in your log. Most people doing this method use cut peices of rebar with a flat/perpendicular cut end, which pushes through the wood without splitting; it takes more work but eliminates this potential. The other is to ensure that you have a window and door plan, or really map out where your spikes or metal pins are so that you do not hit them with your chainsaw when you cut out your openings. The Butt and Pass method is indeed very fast, and it is great to see you using Aspen as well, as many do not think it is a great source for building.

@johncarter9054

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. Ive built 4 different styles of Log homes. The butt and lap method is my least favorite because of the extra time spent chinking the corners. The saddle notch looks better but even tho you dont have to chink the corners there is still lots of chinking to be done on both sides of every wall log. The full scribe does take a bit longer but no chinking needs to be done at all and no nails, spikes or re-bar is required. The butt and lap method has the advantage of being sturdier and goes up quicker at the start, but it takes the same time down the home stretch because of the massive chinking at the finish. You are correct about the re-bar being better than the nails. The proper way is to use 1/2 in re-bar (far cheaper than nails) and drill thru the upper log but not so much in the lower log. Logs never do stop shrinking in diameter so the re-bar will never move. This makes for a sturdier setup, if a person can get past the "looks difference" and the extra chinking, then so be it. Ive seen some builders spike the saddle notch and even the full scribe. Bad idea, as the logs will continue to shrink and the likely hood of gaps showing up increases.

@danbooher5843

Жыл бұрын

U drill a hole first and the log wouldn't split.

@MortifiedU

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, answered my question re spikes, I was wondering about the splitting potential 👍🏻

@andrewsousa26

Жыл бұрын

simply pre-drilling the nail holes can alleviate this problem of the wood potentially splitting

@andrewsousa26

Жыл бұрын

@Haun Lou you don't get lose fits if you know what you are doing you pre drill a size smaller than the nail so it fits snug and doesn't split the wood, as well drilling isn't really that hard and doesn't take that long or very much effort so i'm not sure what you are taking about and many master craftsman build their log cabins in this respect so for you to sit back and call it stupid doesn't mean much

Thanks for showing us different ways to build a cabin.

This is one method they used in way back in the 1600's and 1700's and probably before that precisely because it it simple and fast. When a family moved onto a piece of land they had to have something to live in and they needed it soon. Also, you are absolutely correct about the orientation of the logs (fat side, thin side, ect.) for this kind of structure, but when the trappers built their 'trapper' cabins a lot of the times they would orient them in the same direction front to back and then when it was high enough they'd put a flat roov on it and it would already have the angle it needed. Good very information and educational vid. I actually watched these vids of your on my other account but I enjoyed them so much when I saw it come up on my feed in this account I wanted to watch it again.

Great build. Dependent on the lay of the land and it’s handling of water, I’ve always preferred a structure at least 4’-6’ in ground. (Even though it’s a bit more complicated having to bank earth up to the wall on the outside, char all logs that touch earth, fill & insulate gaps between walls & earth, etc.). But, it’s far more stable, much easier to roof & maintain the roof from the lower outside height, is much more resistant to nature’s elements, and much easier to maintain a comfortable living temperature. With little planning and effort, a normal ground level end allows for even better air flow, storage, or a lofted sleeping area. I love seeing the chickens. Having them, and guinea fowl, has the immediate benefit of them eating every parasite and small insect critters they can find. And if you plan to plant a garden for food, they will keep the insects off of those plants as well. Long term a great, near self-sustaining, protein source. (Eggs & meat). Feathers make a fantastic soft stuffing for bedding that is also insulating. They are also a super alarm system. In rural America, no matter how poor families are, you will almost always see them with chickens and/or guineas. For most of the year, when I was young, we didn’t have access to meat. During fall & winter, we killed hogs & hunted. When what was cured ran out or low, chicken was our “once a week” meat. Usually on Sunday. I don’t know if anything has ever tasted as good as that salty, crunchy, greasy fried chicken, with biscuits, gravy, boiled potatoes, and usually, home-canned green beans. I’m just rambling now, lol. All that to say “good job”. Sorry I waffled on so long.

@JanineMJoi

Жыл бұрын

love this. Thank you for the tips.

@bigchiponmyshoulder7573

Жыл бұрын

Fascinating anecdote. Love hearing this sort of stuff. Take care.

I enjoy watching you build your cabins. Something about it soothes my soul. Thanks Kyle.

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoy it. I enjoy sharing it.

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoy it. I enjoy sharing it.

actually Kyle, those are some beautiful chickens. They look happy out there with you, scratching around amongst the fall leaves, for bugs and things. Looking for to more cabin progress too! thanks for sharing. Camarillo grammy. So Calif.

It’s impressive watching you swing that hammer! Ahh! Youth!

Those chickens are getting cocky. Right in the business. Great build and vid

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

Haha they are pretty good entertainment throughout the day

Awesome build! You're right, it is probably the simplest method to build with, no rocket scientist needed... Just a strong back and arms! Great stuff 👏

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is the most clear and educational video I have ever watched about off the grid living. I didn’t even know you had to shave a log to eliminate gaps. I’m so happy to have this knowledge

@lucaslock4298

Жыл бұрын

What does off grid mean?

@mattwinnekens8035

Жыл бұрын

Or just use mud to close gaps

@o.b.7217

Жыл бұрын

@@lucaslock4298 Living without _(or even far away from)_ the amenities of civilized life. No running water, no electricity, no internet. Living in places where nobody _(= official bureaus)_ will inadvertently stumble over you.

Great stuff. Worry about no eye protection. Be safe. You’ve only got 2 eyes.

I love the sound of the wind thru the trees,that's why fall is my favorite season.And I love living in New England,where we do have four seasons.

@davestelling

2 жыл бұрын

Autumn in Maine, nuthin' like it anywhere...

@josephbarnett2566

Жыл бұрын

Yea..building a similar but 3 sided Adirondack style near Bucksport maine...fun watching!

Great video, I have been following your channel for a while now. I am 66 years of age and wish I would have tryed to build one when I was a younger man. Keep the videos coming, I sure enjoy watching them.

Thank you for a great video with no music. The sound of building is music enough.

Always fun and interesting watching your videos. No one can ever call you lazy.

The chickens are making me think of my cats. They just have to be with you involved with whatever your doing lol.

Great job. It is nice to see a young man willing to work hard for what he wants. keep up the good work.

@thecrittergitter7576

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your draw knife? Is it homemade? If so what material?

For a guy like me watching this has been great so far. Personally I’m learning some great things. Thank you for putting this little series together!

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Yea, I want to see how the floor is done in that.👍

Instead of butting both ends of a log, you could butt one end and pass the other end. (This is similar to the alternating rows of bricks in stretcher bond brickwork. ) In that way you could cut the passing end when you are finished pinning the butted end. Alternating the direction with thick and thin AND with butt and pass will give you an even faster method and easier working - especially when working alone. It will also eliminate that gap between the ground and the row you butted both ends.

@richardhussey171

Жыл бұрын

Correction: The gap is between the second row that you pass both ends !

you have no idea how happy i came across this vid today ...long story love ta tell ya all but in short a deal went sour paid a guy ta flat 2 sides a logs for me band mill waited all summer lol he gave money back i was so down i wanted a log camp ....i watched this at 5pm here jumped up went out back cut 4 logs barked them and in place !!!! man you inspired me big time please please keep updating us on this build i wanna follow you to a tee ! im in Canada 🇨🇦 im hoping when im done i can send you a picture you have no idea jus how much you helped me today thank you !!!

Most clever method in youtube. I was thinking of building vertical, to eliminate notching but this makes sense too.

holy crap I didn't realize you could make a log cabin without knotches. PLEASE keep these videos coming - really want to see how it turns out

The old timers didn't have safety glasses either, looking good ✌️🙌💪👍

This is my dream for me and my daughters to build our own little log cabin. Glad you are showing a video step by step! Thanks this is very interesting!

My wife and I have some rhode Island reds they are the friendlyist chickens we've ever had, but great job on this build

Thank you to show us the “quicker” method to build log cabin. So good to learn from you ❤

I could watch Kyle build stuff for hours and hours. What a cool guy!

Hi Kyle, now I want to bring out my Lincoln logs and build a cabin with you. Barbie & Ken will love a new log cabin to live in. Lol

Another down to earth video, thanks for sharing your build. It’s good to hear that your goal is $500.00 total cost. Just shows you that with some hard work and determination it’s possible. Good job! -Ken

Looking good Kyle. It's gonna be a nice cabin when complete. I'm anxious for your next video. Thanks for sharing ! 🇺🇸

I love your builds. So talented and driven.

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelli!

@kellicollins6285

2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome. I live in South Carolina but one day I would like to live in Oregon or Montana up near the mountains around some beautiful water but in the woods. I am always looking forward to see what you’re doing next! Have a blessed week.

Nothing like hanging out with your chickens in the early morning building a cabin!

Finally someone that explains stuff in detail. And not filming in silence, which is next to almost no help. Great stuff man. I learnt more in 10 minutes, compared to hours of other videos!

I love seeing Skeeter and the chickens just hanging out like their family now. Thanks for showing this all the way through one piece at a time. This method seems more tedious and depends on the spikes for structural strength. Whereas the traditional notch method provides strength naturally and just seems easier. I’m looking forward to the rest of the series, and if you could explain more about why this method is easier they would be amazing.

Good to see someone unafraid of hard work. Well done and thanks for uploading!

Your talents are amazing. I love how the chickens hang around you just like Skeeter. I look forward to every video.

This is so cool, I am thinking I'll save up my money to get a piece of land that I can build something like this on. I know this video is a few years old but thank you for making it.

Here in my region of Brazil there is almost no use of this simple, incredible technique. Here in my region there are large areas of Eucaliptus Grandis plantations. You inspired me to make a very cozy and natural home. You are incredible!!! Thank you very much!!

You are doing an amazing job. Chickens and Skeeter get along well and that's great. 🌸🌸🌸

Love how you explain everything and show how to correct things. This is a very easy method. Thank you for showing us.

Brother this is Gold. I cant wait to try this. You're a saviour. Thank you

Running that saw in the joint like that is a smart move

You're doing a great job with the build, Kyle! Dodging chickens and keeping Skeeter's approval keeps your work honest. It's a simple process, and a very physical job, but you're doing it! Being a simple design with a lot of repetition gives you time to think ahead. I could really enjoy that kind of stuff! I spend a lot of time in my head. Thinking, thinking, thinking. Yes I'm an introvert. You're inspiring me to build my own log cabin from trees on our property. Thanks, Kyle! I really like your videos and the information and experience you share!

What great craftsmanship you have Kyle! You amaze me with your skills and talents!

I love my chickens. They’re a great deal of entertainment.

Ahhh building a good log cabin… good tools and a good chain saw! Thanks!

I have enjoyed this video. Watching the but and pass log cabin building is more better than reading about it. I am more of a visual learner.

Man that’s an awesome build, wish I can do that, my dad was an excellent carpenter and I didn’t take up his skill and unfortunately I waited too long to try gain some carpentry experience but a log cabin is something I want for my family one day, good stuff man, subscribed

How does this channel not have at least 100k subs? Constantly amazing cabin building content. Maybe there is a better way to word the videos to be more relevant in searches? "Free log cabin build" idk either way awesome work man!

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m sure we will get there some day. I don’t worry too much about being a big channel it’s just fun to share some of the stuff I’m doing. I appreciate you saying that though. Thanks for watching!

@yvonnelucas-cessna4458

2 жыл бұрын

@@KYLESCABIN, you'll get there soon! It takes time, but you'll get there. You do a really nice job, and you're thorough with explaining things. Thank you for sharing your journey and experiences with us.

@noyopacific

2 жыл бұрын

I read your comment and just looked to see how many subscribers Kyle had. Looks like it took Kyle 4 months to break 100k! Another remarkable achievement for this fine young lad.

I know exactly what im going to do with my land now :)

your video is much better than the other one I was watching which I thought was good until I watched yours - this one is way more informative and instructive.

As you said, so many ways to build a cabin. I've always seen butt and pass done with one end of the log butting and the other end passing, not two but ends and then two pass ends as you've done it...that may be a sturdier way as it provides something to overlap at each intersection. Just a thought.

@d8ve

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct, hence the term butting one and and the other passing over the top.

I've used those spikes before on a header beam in a house. Nice hammering job!

Great idea Kyle with the cabin. Love that Ur chickens are free range too very important in my eyes 🥰 can't wait to see this build as always .

Beautiful fall colors & cabin building....very nice 👍

We love you, Kyle. Thanks for this video.

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

Great video! You mentioned the large gaps in old pioneer cabins. I'm not sure about this, as I am not an expert, but I think they were done on purpose to save time and wood when building a cabin. The larger gaps meant for fewer logs needing to be cut and peeled etc. If you think about how many logs you would use in a cabin with 6" gaps that could be like 10 fewer logs required for example. When you had to use hand tools and cut trees in the spring and dry the logs in the spring/summer and have the cabin built by winter, saving build time was essential to survival. Typically these people were nomadic to the point of building their cabins, so they could not wait years for the logs to dry completely. Also, the large gaps may have been to allow for shrinking and movement of the logs as the wood dried after building, essentially it would be easier to keep some clay and moss around to repair holes in the gaps than to deconstruct the cabin and hew the logs straight. Large gaps were also required around windows to prevent the frames from being deformed by the sagging logs caused by gravity, so this could also be another purpose of the large gaps, to lessen the weight and potential for logs to deform window frames. If you look at some old cabins you will notice the bottoms of the windows may rest on a log but the tops are supported by the chinking, though some I have seen that had windows replaced and were not original to the era did not have this. Obviously, modern cabins are built with very dry logs so they can have very little gaps around windows and doors, but not so wise if using green logs that haven't dried very long.

@lawncuttingplusdelta

2 жыл бұрын

Good insight ! :)

@razytazz5515

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Aspen logs are really good for growing oyster mushrooms. I was thinking the butt and pass method could be used to make some oyster mushroom crop plots. Make small square crop plots out of the aspen and drill holes in the logs and get some mushroom plug spawn, you could grow oysters on the outside and fill the inside of the plot with leaves and brush for compost. It's a good way to make some rich soil and clean up brush and debris.

LOVE the chickens. They must really trust you as they seem so relaxed. This technique is great. Even I could do it!!! Thanks for this. Really enjoyed it. ☮

A genuine, innovative young man. I enjoy watching your videos. Embrace your Youth!

Pioneer woman would of loved that build. Thanks Kyle and Skeeter in charge

Thanks for the great info, simple enough to follow.... thanks!!!!!

Those Poplar logs should last a lifetime.

Most curious fearless chickens ever seen, just love building with wood so satisfyingly quick. 👏👏

This was a great video, Kyle. Thank you for explaining as you built. Looks like Skeeter was a BIG help!

Wow!! Great work!!! Your dad must be proud😀

What a great work ethic this young man has! The same kind that built this country.

Coming along awesome. I love seeing the property coming together. Y'all are building an amazing homestead.

Great presentation and craftmanship,you kinda resemble jack Lambert former NFL player of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Looks good great start . Keep pluging away before snow starts falling !!!

Lol Kyle all your hens are very impressed with your building as am I thank you for showing us how to build a cabin so very cool

Thank you for explaining and show steps! Gonna check out your other videos! Love seeing the chickens and the dog❤

I like this method your doing and much easier than notching the logs. First video I've watched anyone doing it this way. Like the old saying work smarter not harder.

Nice 👍 job. I like that. The chickens a really into it too. They don't seem to be afraid of anything...

Anyone using a framing hammer to pound in those spikes, well my hats off for you already and great job on the cabin.

Did you see him positioning that log up against the tree and then changing over to another cut, he definitely squished that chicken, just kidding I love this idea and thank you so much for the video!

I really enjoy your explanation. It's very easy to understand and follow. Great Video

Great work Kyle. There's a lot of work that goes into a build such as yours. Keep up the great work !!!

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@willruth4u

2 жыл бұрын

Are you kidding? He's got it made with power chainsaw, metal spikes, snowmobile, gas, excetra. It's the younger generations idea of roughing it. But relaxing watching video and dreaming of the old days. Blessings your way...

@remotetrapper8991

2 жыл бұрын

William Seigel, I would love to see your accomplishments you idiot !!!

Leaving a couple of those logs sticking out make a great place to stack wood with either stone or wood between the ground/firewood.

Thank you for sharing, your chickens seem to be some happy girls

Great job, love watching you build things from what’s available on your land!

I would guess that most folks watching have no idea how hard and challenging this work is. He makes it looks easy!

Pretty cool!! Stay busy!! Love the chickens and skeeter supervisor's!! Stay safe my friend..🤓👍🤓👍 Randy.

Awesome videos. My only recommendation, maybe use a maul for the spikes? More forgiving and more striking power for your buck. Cheers!

Best log cabin well explained looking forward to next video and I'm off to Canada

Finally someone like me that doesn’t want to spend forever building a cabin

Love how the chickens are looking out for you.

That’s all I’ve got here is those aspens. They make construction tough. No doubt. I like the argyle nails myself. With the twist in em. No need for galvanized in my opinion. They won’t be exposed to the elements and it’ll save ya $$$. My fav for driving em in is a 3 to 4 pound short handled sledge hammer. Keep on, your making your dreams come true👍

Very cool. I really like this technique. I'm looking forward to the rest of the videos in the series. Great job!

Fantastic! Dude is a HAMMER maniac for sure!! Thank you for your effort to share and enlighten

I’m building my nephew a little cabin. He wants to leave the big city and live in the bush. I’m building him it with butt and pass. My other cabin I’m building for myself is a full scribe log cabin with saddle notches. Butt and pass is WAY faster.

@KYLESCABIN

2 жыл бұрын

It is really fast! I’m going to build a sauna after this and do butt and pass again. It’s so much faster.

Great to watch your building style. Have to laugh when you say the chickens are good company...then pans to the dog like..."wtf...no shout out for me woof woof!"

You need a sawmill ! Make a D log cut on 3 sides. Great looking cabin. I'm still a little confused about the floor. Looking forward to more ! Cheers !!

Nice job my friend! Thanks for teaching the technique and all it's simplicity! Keep the great videos coming!!!👍

Great video Kyle. Good explanation. Funny those chickens aren't really scared of the chainsaw lol. See you in Orr, your Echo Trail neighbor. 👍

Man, the forest looks gorgeous this time of year.