Off Grid Log Cabin Build – Floor sills with the Haddon Lumbermaker
Here I am using the Haddon Lumbermaker to mill the floor sills for my off grid cabin.
Off Grid Log Cabin Build – Foundation piers / Concrete forms
Here I am installing the concrete foundation piers for my off grid log cabin build. Before I started mixing concrete we were lucky enough to have a couple days of good rainfall which allowed me to collect enough rainwater for concrete mixing. The forms I am using are Sakrete branded 12 inch x 4 foot…
Milling logs with the Granberg Alaskan chainsaw mill – Tips and observations
So here I am having some fun with my Granberg Alaskan MK III chainsaw mill. The chainsaw mill is paired with a Stihl 661 running a 36″ bar and I’m using a custom ripping chain made by the local Stihl chainsaw dealer in the area.
Granberg Alaskan Chainsaw mill – Complete setup
Granberg G776 Alaskan MKIII Chainsaw Mill – 36″ – Unboxing, Setup, and Usage Discover the power and precision of the Granberg Model G776 Alaskan MKIII Chainsaw Mill in this detailed unboxing and setup guide. This 36″ portable mill is designed for rugged performance, making it the perfect tool for transforming logs into high-quality lumber. In this video,…
Cargo Trailer Conversion for the Poor Man
Turn a cargo trailer into a comfortable home on a budget For sometime I have pondered the idea of a mobile home. As far as I am concerned there are four options available for this kind of living arrangement. After considering my options, I found myself drawn to a simple yet effective solution: converting a…
Axe Blade Damaged – How to Repair Your Axe in the Field
It doesn’t happen often but every now and then metal clashes with rock. If you regularly use your axe in the wild somewhere other than your bedroom or a manicured garden you will eventually hit something other than wood. Hopefully, it’s not your shins! When I head into the backwoods for multiple days, I always…