Making 400 lb. Workbenches for My Off Grid Outdoor Workshop | Preparing for My Next Big Projects
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Місяць томуThe snow slowly melts this week as I clean up my workshop site and build 2 eight foot work benches, one low and one high, from a diseased massive yellow birch tree I cut down beside my timber workshop.
Here is the video showing how I made the wood chips and flipped the workbench over.
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@MySelfReliance Місяць тому
Here the video showing how I flipped the bench over and made the wood chips. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/rWZ7h41naKxk2nU.html
@scottcrenshaw7737 Місяць тому
Thanks! I kept wondering how you would get that heavy bench on it's feet.
@artfairylcw6039 Місяць тому
2:59 buys you a codpiece Shawn @myselfreliance especially after the nose job 🤦🏻♀️ XX
@hundredton Місяць тому
Someone is impersonating you on you tube “I life jungle” Started on Jan 17 2024 Using all your content
@jameshobby1525 Місяць тому
Why does the bench look like Andrae the Giant with Deontey Wilders legs lol
@johntatum1951 Місяць тому
Watching Cali retrieve her toy never gets old...what a lovely dog...she is a champ.
@seanmahoney2755 Місяць тому
The thing I like best about this channel is, no matter how long I have been watching this channel, (a long time) I always say, “what the hell is he doing?” I love that.
@randybryant9936 Місяць тому
There's a method to his madness
@seanmahoney2755 Місяць тому
@@randybryant9936 always.
@vintagemoss9578 Місяць тому
Exactly 😂😂😂 it’s so awesome
@carolynryals4776 Місяць тому
I always know that not too long after I say "what in the hell is he doing now?" I just have to wait a few minutes until I can say "oh that's what it is!"
@MichelleL98 Місяць тому
I literally came to the comments section to see if I could find out 'what the hell he was doing '😂
@sandratweedale2579 Місяць тому
That’s quite the weapon you’re using on the huge log! The look of sheer adoration the Cali bestows on you is awesome. I have a 15 year old grandpup and when he looks at me that way my heart just about explodes. To know we’ve been honoured by their pure love is such a blessing. Cali is so special ❤. Big admirer in Ottawa 🇨🇦👵🐶💝
@pissoff234 Місяць тому
Go away.
@shirleyannconfer9651 Місяць тому
14:22 Am I the only one that thinks this slice would make a great tabletop? The wood is beautiful.
@debbiec.1564 Місяць тому
Also the tree stump would make a beautiful coffee table. Leave the live edge on too.😁
@beckyumphrey2626 Місяць тому
It will most likely split as it dries.
@sidb37 Місяць тому
Yes.
@shirleyannconfer9651 Місяць тому
@@beckyumphrey2626 bummer.
@PastramiStaven Місяць тому
Nope and yes? I mean I english isn't my first language.
@user-yf6hk3vf6m Місяць тому
❤❤❤Вас смотрю с улыбкой и любовью к Калли.Спасибо.😊😊❤❤
@lrhogusa Місяць тому
I am still 6 years behind in the videos so I will post here. In the evening watching your stuff, I always have to put you on pause so that I can get something to eat after you start cooking something.
@Terry-lu2dr Місяць тому
I am a stove guy. Adding firebrick on the inside walls of your stove, will direct more of the heat upwards help preserve the walls of the stove. Also never clean out all the ash, leave a 1-2" later in the bottom and fluff it up, to act as an insulation blanket. Stove will heat up faster and last years longer.
@Maxid1 Місяць тому
Being a Stove guy: these tips just flue out of you? Someone who's unbothered by a draft. I'll bet you!re a grate guy too! I'm sure you can be banked on to save energy. But don't let me dampen your spirit! I'll just pipe down now and let you vent.
@martinhale7357 Місяць тому
Cali facial expressions are amazing. Her eyebrows have a life of their own.
@kastah Місяць тому
I hope Kelli can have some bones to be occupayed with when you are doing carpentering, I feel she is some bored even that you throw that toy quit often. She is THE most patient dog I have seen, so lovely caracter and mood. She love the outdoor life there.🐕🦮🐩
@user-gh8ml9yb1y Місяць тому
Это что, новый проект?!? Очередная стройка? Тогда я буду смотреть этот канал постоянно, я это очень люблю!!! Удачи, Шон!!!
@kulina571 Місяць тому
This Video reminds me when i first started watching you building that first Cabin and i love it :) Greetings from Bosnia to you Shawn!
@staceyjenkins8956 18 днів тому
Enjoy watching your videos and Cali is so beautiful, dogs are our best friends when we’re in solitude. ☮️💙🙏
@user-kp6zf7pu6q 20 днів тому
I have been a "loner" most of my life, always doing things by myself. That's the way I like it and a big reason I enjoy and relate to what you do. Thanks!!
@bbayerit Місяць тому
Inspector Cali James appears to be on top of things and has given her approval to continue with construction (a good thing for you, Shawn). I really like watching your craftsmanship in felling, debarking, shaping, slabbing, and ultimately utilizing the timbers on your land.
@silverfish8307 Місяць тому
These are the videos I love so much from you ...
@theodorehowe2262 Місяць тому
Always worth the effort you put into it to make the best version possible for your needs. You have come a long way Shawn and we all look forward to seeing what you’ll do next.😊
@marianfrances4959 Місяць тому
What a special team you and Cali are! 👍😎🇨🇦🐾🌞🌲🔥
@williamrhea3535 Місяць тому
How you create useful things out of wood, imagination and sweat is amazing. I never tire of watching you make useful things out of solid wood.
@SJC49 Місяць тому
Try a channel called Nik Rajivek. Stunning wood working.
@williamleopold507 Місяць тому
You never seem to be at a loss for something to do , we love watching you create new things . Hope you are keeping well .
@georgewhitehouse8630 Місяць тому
We know you are 🎉
@novathedog5743 Місяць тому
A man's love for his DOG is so beautiful. I'm the same and my dog means more to me than most things in life......he never disappoints
@ireneschager-nieuwenhuis5460 Місяць тому
I am looking now for several years at your videos. i learned a lot off how you work and specially from your skills and your patience. i am a dutch woman who lives in France. I have renovated my house and now i am working in my garden and try too be more self sufficient with wood, fruit, vegetables and my chickens. it gives me a lot off pleasure seeing your videos. Thank you.
@stephenreiner1523 Місяць тому
It's something that we all live vicariously by and there's nothing disgenuous about that.
@sidb37 Місяць тому
What is?
@stephenreiner1523 Місяць тому
The object of the narrative or story? Better now?
@carolefried412 Місяць тому
It makes me so happy when I see that you've posted a long video! I love settling in with a nice cup of Chaga tea, and just watch. ❤
@Maggie-eo3rd Місяць тому
God’s Blessings for you and your family! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏 love watching! Thank You! 😊❤️
@denniswhite166 Місяць тому
Shawn, you're living my dream. Thanks for your extra effort of videoing your progress.
@orenhicks1051 Місяць тому
Looks like a lot of work ahead thanks for sharing the videos with us.
@AZ_Living Місяць тому
I liked your 'projects' series better than anything else you do. No talking, just action. I do like hearing about future projects and some explanations but action on the projects is the best. I look forward every week to a new or continued project and I'll admit, I didn’t like having no videos from you for 8 weeks back in January/February, I'm hooked!
@user-dy6xg4fv7i Місяць тому
so sorry aboyt your injury hope you;re doing well! stay safe ! greeting from Greece
@daveyjoweaver6282 Місяць тому
There is a satisfying sound when working with wood, with the heart of trees. The crisp noise of the drill, the saw and the adze and drawl knife. It is a spiritual connection with the trees and Mother Earth a the gift of creativity. Something unexplainable until you feel that spiritual bond with everything around you. I often say that each of us is an artist to some degree. Making a work bench, maple syrup, an apple pie or the ability to be of service to others. We often will surprise ourselves when we decide to tackle a project we may not feel that we are able to achieve. We have this great gift of creativity and Shawn, it’s an energy you share with us and we so much enjoy watching and are inspired by. The Beauty of that land and Cali always by your side being part of it all, your Family. It is a joy and pleasure to watch your homestead grow and improve and develop with all the Love and Connection that you and your Family have with the land. Thank You So Much and Many Blessings with all the Abundance that Mother Earth gives! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
@lizlane7278 Місяць тому
It's so lovely to watch the interaction between you & Cali, both of you loving on each other.
@athollmcnicoll1028 Місяць тому
Yea Calli, Nothing beats a good swim at the end of a long day, fetching and watching Dad as he makes new things. While you Shawn pick up an injury when you least expect one. Life of a back woodsman, never dull.
@binflynn1 Місяць тому
Happy Easter, I love the sound of the wood as you screw it out very relaxing indeed. Dogs are so much fun and company too.
@Tomhohenadel Місяць тому
Decent sized yellow birch log. Beautiful for lumber. Great video Shawn
@user-kp6zf7pu6q 20 днів тому
OK, I saw the video on flipping the bench. I have been watching since you procured the first logs and laid out the first cabin. You are exactly half way in age between my sons. This has been a most enjoyable trip so far. Glad you had a nice vacation in the US.
@hectorcordovaescobar2890 Місяць тому
Grande hermano eres ejemplo de muchas cosas para los que te seguimos gracias por tuvvalor y grandesa como ser humano
@chrismiertschin6148 Місяць тому
Every time I watch I want to say it's "My self reliant" staring Cali with Mr. James in tow. Amazing work as always. Thank you.
@lindas7836 Місяць тому
Sorry about your injury, but the rest of the video is awesome ❤
@joebacarella2829 Місяць тому
I have an old school, like from the fifties chrome base with a piece of oak on top, boy would one of those slabs make a beautiful table top. Shawn those are the biggest saw horses I have ever seen. What a great Saturday morning waking up to this. All the best from Michigan.
@blidzshon1966 17 днів тому
not a relevant comment here, but it seems that commenting videos helps, so I just wanted to say how Cali is so beautiful and the happiest dog in the world 🥰🥰🥰😍 You're doing excellent work James, I hope I can meet you if one day I visit Canada :) Wish you all the best! take care of this litte furry lady 🥰
@johncourtneyscott2757 13 днів тому
That takes me back to a place I used to know
@sezginobal9454 Місяць тому
Çok geçmiş olsun kolay gelsin iyi günler
@daniavi1358 Місяць тому
Take care and I hope you are getting better. Best wishes and blessings from Spain
@user-tn2nq9ee6o Місяць тому
Been watching you for 5yrs now.. now you at your best. Wood working just like your plan from the start. Keep up with the good things you like to do
@HeatherNaturaly Місяць тому
That slab is gorgeous. It almost looks like a rose in the center of the first slice.
@shellypontz4155 Місяць тому
What a great life! You are blessed!
@andyrichey1192 Місяць тому
Awesome now that’s gonna be a workbench, here watching April 1 6:35 PM
@Apolliner1 Місяць тому
How I like these partners Shawn and Kali! Greetings from Kharkiv!
@131dyana Місяць тому
I saw that slice of wood and thought what a nice table that would make. You have needed a small tractor for a long time. Glad you were finally able to get one. God bless.
@brendonmitchell2597 Місяць тому
Keeping busy as usual Shaun. Stay safe
@Michael420-gs2gy Місяць тому
Lot of hard work pays off keep up the great work my friend God bless much love and respect thank you for the time and hard work you put into every great video for us fans I been watching you and subscribed to your channel going on 9 years now I remember the first cabin build
@marygordon3032 Місяць тому
I know one thing watching you Shawn, whatever it is when you finish will be an amazing thing! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤩🤩🤩💯💯💯
@jeanettec6212 17 днів тому
Hello Shawn. Calli is so funny! She brings you the ball halfway and drops it. That wood is pretty. What a nice bench. You will get so much use out of that. My back hurts watching all you do. But how relaxing. Thank you again for sharing and the beautiful scenery. I hope your nose is better! Ouch!
@kingrafa3938 Місяць тому
Thanks for the video Shawn. Happy weekend!
@capitanovero4440 Місяць тому
Best regards from Russia
@russellwhite8890 Місяць тому
I did something stupid today. I was backing up my riding mower and hit my head on a pole. Fortunately, I got to laugh about it. 😂
@lynettescott682 Місяць тому
When everything gets done Sean it's going to be awesome can't wait to see the rest of your new bills and the things that you have planned for this year blessings to you and your family 👍🙏😊
@robertdonaldson6584 Місяць тому
I remember watching the documentary on Dick Proenneke in Alaska back in the day. Hello from one hatched in Winnipeg in 1952.
@watchful1168 Місяць тому
Ahhh...paradise! Thank you Shaun!!
@criscavi19 12 днів тому
Great job. Thanks for sharing.
@joseluisdelellis2498 Місяць тому
Un abrazo fraterno para vos y Cali, es muy lindo lo que has hecho, te sigo desde el primer video. Cuando hablas no lo veo. NO HABLO INGLES. PERO CUANDO MOSTRAS TU TRABAJO. LO VEO TODO
@rauliuonac7542 Місяць тому
Love yor vídeos
@dedwin8930 Місяць тому
Beautiful tree. Great colors
@user-lj4dk5ps3z Місяць тому
Amazing piece of wood and then a table and bench! Who needs shop furniture? Love it!
@kevindouglas8768 Місяць тому
I couldn't imagine doing my work AND filming it...Those hardwoods are Awesome.
@martybauer9420 Місяць тому
Bet that spot is becoming one productive and handy sugar shack. Awesome.
@stephenabril7084 Місяць тому
Of all the super heavy logs you’ve moved around by yourself a scrape on the nose is painful but easy in comparison.
@c.rogers____ Місяць тому
Thank you, Shawn. Been following you for a long time. love your videos!
@albertgavillet1895 Місяць тому
Merci pour cette intéressante vidéo ,le bouleau jaune est une essence de bois très valable pour la construction de table et d'établis Albert
@earlneville3895 Місяць тому
Great video !
@remystraub6990 Місяць тому
merci JAMES
@dandaniels4558 Місяць тому
That was funny with Cali. She was like well if I lay my head on my toy maybe he won't throw it and I can rest. Darn it he threw it anyways. Ok I'll teach him. I'm going to go get it and lay down out there in the snow in the woods and rest and cool off. 😂😂 that'll teach him 😂😂
@sashamirzayans8465 Місяць тому
Cali is such an adorable dog❤
@rafaelgomez1284 Місяць тому
Cali, good to see you.!
@VanForest73 Місяць тому
make a table for the next project, you use an entire giant tree to make it and it weighs up to 400 pounds when it's standing up. I think it's very sturdy.
@randywunderlich6315 Місяць тому
Great to see you building again!!!!! Cali is right there in the way as usual. Gotta love that!!!!!
@user-sv6wf3bc4y Місяць тому
This man …. Gives a whole new meaning to…. Multitasking! Been watching for a very long time…. And I never get bored!
@Kienlife 6 днів тому
Good job🎉❤
@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 Місяць тому
I admire your patients ! One shaving at a time :) That is quite a work bench for sure " Funny how a happy dogs tail never stops ! Beautiful dog :)
@c.rogers____ Місяць тому
Love that CALI !!!❤
@Bless3dUnstress3d Місяць тому
👋BE BLESSED🤲 and safe.
@jacekjanusz9840 Місяць тому
Good to see You! Love that serie!
@davidinohio.4667 Місяць тому
Love these longer videos!
@justinvanka4490 Місяць тому
m r s a vous et votre famille 👪 👪 je vous souhaite un bon week-end et de bonne fêtes de pâques 🐇🐇
@bilalkurdish.berlin5237 Місяць тому
Super beautiful
@marydingus4360 Місяць тому
Callie is like let me rest a while!😊
@poopingandroid Місяць тому
I feel sorry for Callie as she gets older and will not be able to chase the dummy without hurting. I know she loves it so much and it's pretty much what she lives for.
@kingrafa3938 Місяць тому
*Cali
@bobothree Місяць тому
Waited to see you flip it over. Next scene it was right side up. Oh well.
@carolynjoiner1602 Місяць тому
Every step you take to work on a project is a beautiful journey. Hugs for 🐕 Cali. Happy Easter to you and your family.
@projekt6_official Місяць тому
Another great vid! Don't forget your eye protection when chopping at wood - don't want another incident...
@MrJerryKramer Місяць тому
That stomp cuts will make two nice table tops 😊
@kimvilladsen3714 Місяць тому
Great job , but the bench loke more like a picknick benck to me ... Maybe for a summer party - the barbeque grill is already set :-)
@rbrack54 Місяць тому
A good way to draw a straight line between 2 points on long round objects is with angle iron. 👍 The wood for your Bench is amazing !!!!
@manoelgfarias2035 Місяць тому
thank you my friend...
@deloriswilliams2313 Місяць тому
Love everything about it
@andyrichey1192 Місяць тому
Gosh, that sure is beautiful wood,
@THEFALCON58 Місяць тому
Hi James and Cali, hope you both are doing well. ?? From Derrick, Perth Western Australia been a long time I am Back.
@jbthor9032 Місяць тому
I would have liked to have seen how you were able to turn the workbench over upright without breaking the legs off. Was it difficult? With a gash on your nose, now you'll have to try and see over it. Nice day for a workshop build.
@MySelfReliance Місяць тому
ukposts.info/have/v-deo/rWZ7h41naKxk2nU.html
@juraterutiene1499 Місяць тому
Nuostabus gyvenimas miške.Labai tikiuosi, kad po 10 metų galėsiu gyventi kokioje sodyboje ir tvarkyti aplinka.Dabar gyvenu mieste , šalia sodas ir daržas, tai mano atgaiva.Esu jūsų metų ir man patinka jūsų darbai.Šuniukas geras draugas ir smagu su juo.Sėkmės.😊😊😊😊Linkėjimai iš Lietuvos.Europa.😊😊😊
@ddraidex6842 Місяць тому
Such an amazing job you do great video.
@adeildealves8798 Місяць тому
Bom dia Shawn! Sucesso no novo trabalho! Muita saúde e alegria pra você Aquele abraço!
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