Three Years Building an Off Grid Dovetail Log Cabin in the Canadian Wilderness | Start to Finish

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Penniac Wilderness

Penniac Wilderness

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In the fall of 2018 I purchased a Woodlandmills HM126 bandsaw mill. This was the first step on my journey to building a dovetail log cabin and an off grid life in the wilderness of eastern Canada.
Through this journey I have also grown a small UKposts channel, learned countless lessons, and connected with numerous people from both my local area and farther abroad.
This journey has been exceedingly rewarding. The feeling of building a home with one's own hands is hard to describe. It is an immense amount of work, but completely worth it.
Thank-you for watching!
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- "Why The Gaps" - • Dovetail Log Cabin - W... - Here I explain the reasons for the gaps and some history of why they were left in cabins in the past.

КОМЕНТАРІ: 399
@stephaneplaza3949
@stephaneplaza3949 Рік тому
When a person strives, and completes his endeavor with success, he will have provided a service to himself and to humanity 💞👍
@johntillotson4254
@johntillotson4254 Місяць тому
Agreed
@HenryRob
@HenryRob 3 місяці тому
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@frankn267
@frankn267 3 місяці тому
One of my favorites, built to last hundreds of years. Generations of family.
@laruedouglas7972
@laruedouglas7972 Рік тому
What a beautiful cabin and I love that you put the Canadian coins in the wood floor. What a awesome idea.
@DrBombay911
@DrBombay911 Рік тому
Beautiful work! It's inspiring to see someone's dream come true one nail, screw, and board at a time.
@FlyerPatty29
@FlyerPatty29 Рік тому
You’ve done an amazing job you have a lot to be proud of
@johnmcfarland4700
@johnmcfarland4700 Рік тому
Turned out amazing. From one builder to another, exceptional craftsmanship and the idea of the pennies in the floor was great!!
@Tomhohenadel
@Tomhohenadel Рік тому
Jon, impressive to see the build in its entirety. Great job, nice to have family, friends to help out and they can enjoy your amazing progress as well.
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Thank you, Tom. The connections I've made to others through this build is one of the most rewarding parts. I appreciate your support :)
@janetwood9106
@janetwood9106 8 місяців тому
Absolutely love it extra details Make it take on a life of its own. Marvelous
@jamesfearing9459
@jamesfearing9459 Рік тому
I love the penny thing, wonderful hallmark of a Canadian cabin.
@paulerwin1263
@paulerwin1263 5 місяців тому
An absolute fantastic job on your dovetail! Every addition and finishing touches are perfect for the setting and the pennies marked a job well done! 👍🏼👍🏼
@eileenallemm1835
@eileenallemm1835 Рік тому
Tina ,Parker and Joe it's all good you guys are doing it right keep up the fight love you guys 🙏
@johnfox6432
@johnfox6432 Рік тому
So revlived... I thought you were going to enclose tha beautiful outdoor porch to the elements. Great place to enjoy nature and that wonderful brook.
@janreynolds3794
@janreynolds3794 8 місяців тому
Turned out fabulous!
@ruthiewilliams3482
@ruthiewilliams3482 7 місяців тому
I love watching the process of building❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@rubymckinley4909
@rubymckinley4909 10 днів тому
Love, no talking. Cute dawgs and cute couple.😊
@denniscarreno5882
@denniscarreno5882 Рік тому
I’ve watch your videos many times over….And I love your passion for building a perfect cabin….3 years to build….wow ! I would have given up after 6 months…..well made and well done….
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Hi Dennis - I remember you well and appreciate you watching! Hope you are doing well, my friend.
@leniedejong9224
@leniedejong9224 Рік тому
Beautiful work. GOD PLEASE BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME!!🙏🏻👵🏻❤️
@pd9971
@pd9971 11 місяців тому
That log stencil is a freaking brilliant idea!
@buffalo4127
@buffalo4127 11 місяців тому
Oh my gosh this is extra ordinary!!! This young man deserves an award! I wish you were my neighbor and could help me finish my log home (-;
@richardstephens8541
@richardstephens8541 8 місяців тому
Wow. You have a lot of skills there my friend.
@user-pn9ft8sl3m
@user-pn9ft8sl3m 2 місяці тому
Absolutely brilliant you should be very proud of your achievements and hard work and I wish you much enjoyment in what you have built together
@joannconfer1144
@joannconfer1144 Рік тому
This is absolutely beautiful. Excellent job. I’d live there in a heart beat. I love it. 🙋🏻‍♀️💖🦋💖
@grahamball364
@grahamball364 Рік тому
Sir , I’ve only just found your channel,you’ve made your and family a beautiful home , wish it was something that I own but I live in the UK 🇬🇧. Enjoy life stay safe .Graham.
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Thanks Graham, good to hear from you :)
@Keekers3299
@Keekers3299 6 місяців тому
Looks great! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! ❤🎉
@Angela-us8zh
@Angela-us8zh 7 місяців тому
Good work man!! Amazing wood working skills!!!Nice Job!! Keep thriving!
@dawnchrysostomou5782
@dawnchrysostomou5782 Рік тому
I subscribed to watch your videos from the very beginning , you have a beautiful home and I have followed your journey with avid interest, thank you so much for sharing.
@sqd37l
@sqd37l Рік тому
how beautiful! what great craftsmanship. outstanding.
@41murphy2
@41murphy2 Рік тому
What a beautiful cabin. Anyone would be proud to live there.
@sanantoniofurnituredecor9560
@sanantoniofurnituredecor9560 Рік тому
I love all this great wood stock! You are truly doing a fantastic job and doing justice to the natural wood.
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Thanks!
@bvfarm3
@bvfarm3 Рік тому
So pretty...such a beautiful place!
@sabereaprender-hx9zz
@sabereaprender-hx9zz 8 місяців тому
Coisa linda, em meio ao trabalho, eles mostram a grandeza da natureza em um lugar tão inóspito. Ficou maravilhosa está casa.😍😍😍
@rosaolbera8768
@rosaolbera8768 Рік тому
What a beautiful home you built it's just beautiful and I love the water that goes by so close I just found ýour channel and joined it Rosa olbera from America 🇺🇸
@pre176
@pre176 7 місяців тому
Great job out in the wilderness and the cabin looks great. Watch those windows and doors though. You secured the vertical window and door bucks to the log courses and appeared to leave no gap at the top for vertical settlement. With green logs (I assume) you’re going to have problems.
@cleusagouvea2585
@cleusagouvea2585 Рік тому
A casa dos sonhos ,uma maravilhosa obra de arte, parabéns a toda equipe que construiu.
@valeriebostick1913
@valeriebostick1913 7 місяців тому
Beautiful cabin 🇬🇧😊
@jampasurprenant1794
@jampasurprenant1794 Рік тому
One of the beautiful cabin home I have seen so far looks Fantastic you did absolutely beautiful job on the house.
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Thank you so much!
@gailh9749
@gailh9749 14 днів тому
I was so happy you didn’t fully enclose the upstairs porch as you did with the front porch. At least screens allow for fresh air. So sad to have lost that downstairs area for porch-sittin’. The house is beautiful.
@kevinh.w.crabbe8748
@kevinh.w.crabbe8748 Рік тому
You done a beautiful job building in the cabin is very beautiful and well thought of
@joannak4640
@joannak4640 Рік тому
What a fantastic video!! I am sharing on FB ❤️ I look forward to seeing how the shed is coming along, also. Thank you
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Thanks for sharing! Really appreciate your support Joanna. More to come :)
@Zippy1wood.
@Zippy1wood. Рік тому
You guys really did a great job
@Kathyskollectables
@Kathyskollectables Рік тому
Incredible!!! A beautiful build!!
@MagdaPeggy
@MagdaPeggy 11 місяців тому
Solid, comfy, creative design. Bravo
@pedrodelpilar2706
@pedrodelpilar2706 8 днів тому
What a lovely place
@keithpatterson6365
@keithpatterson6365 Рік тому
That dark stain on the trim and lighter walls was amazing. NICE!!
@aleckaipaioutdoors
@aleckaipaioutdoors Рік тому
Beautiful! I love the location next to the river. Good job! 👍🏼
@charlenegrady8781
@charlenegrady8781 Рік тому
What a great video. Amazing job you have done. I know I’ve said it before but I just love the sound of the river. If I had that cabin I’d never leave. Thank you so much for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod Massachusetts ✌️🇺🇸❤️
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Thanks Charlene! Yes, the river at night is a lovely sound to hear. It is calming and the wildlife it supports is wonderful to see as well. Thanks for your support
@robertbonn1481
@robertbonn1481 Рік тому
Awesome, Beautiful Workmanship, Outstanding !!!..
@jennifergraham9679
@jennifergraham9679 Рік тому
very nice and well built cabin,,enjoy for years to come,,
@mattukko
@mattukko 8 місяців тому
A "spindle tree" must be made for window and door openings, because the frame will fall in due course, so that the log will not be left to bear.
@georgewhitehouse8630
@georgewhitehouse8630 10 місяців тому
I am glad you did 😊
@soldier-Dave
@soldier-Dave Рік тому
Loving watching this! beautiful!
@kevins17
@kevins17 Рік тому
Absolutely amazing
@jamesa.rodriguez8598
@jamesa.rodriguez8598 7 місяців тому
Bravo!
@brianscott9861
@brianscott9861 Рік тому
Loved the tongue and groove form. Never seen that before.
@williamskris6335
@williamskris6335 Рік тому
Beautifully crafted!!! TY for sharing!!! God Bless!!! I would love to see what you do for making an off grid greenhouse that is dovetailed!!!
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Maybe that's a good spring project!
@cristinacristinamorales3852
@cristinacristinamorales3852 Рік тому
Amazing house very talented people
@claricehoffmann1508
@claricehoffmann1508 8 місяців тому
Maravilhoso...ótimo trabalho... Brasil 🇧🇷
@ar1701
@ar1701 Рік тому
Hmmm nothing like hand crafted, precision, bark included, craftmanship, attention to detail, yup a mechanical, marvel, 🙂
@gfsrow
@gfsrow Рік тому
Marvelous job! The insulation will be a big assist for any and all external temps. Nicely done!
@heyyoubuddy6749
@heyyoubuddy6749 Рік тому
Hi sweetie it’s nice to see you again. I use the double hard on my sawmill. It lasts so much longer. The cedar I saw is kind of abrasive so regular blades last about 45 minutes in the wood. I got the double hard on sale in December for about 22 bucks a blade shipped in the 15 packs. Can’t wait to get sawing again, everything is under 4 feet of snow. God bless you and the family.
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Thanks for the tips!
@wandaeades7274
@wandaeades7274 5 місяців тому
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CABIN! ITS MAGICAL!!!!
@Big-Dawwg
@Big-Dawwg Рік тому
Ok,,,, Very Nice Job for sure,,,,, and the thing I like the Most, was that your Door Opened Out,,,,, as does mine. BD in Alaska...... 😎
@marildafaria5882
@marildafaria5882 8 місяців тому
❤ trabalhão....excelente qualidade .
@allanclark1465
@allanclark1465 Рік тому
WELL AMAZING TO SEE SOME ONE ACTUALLY PUTS SCREWS IN THE RIDGE AND NOT THE VALLEY OF THEIR ROOFING IRON WELL DONE AND GREAT VIDEO TOO INSPIRING WORK
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
That was how I was taught to do it. Is it uncommon?
@allanclark1465
@allanclark1465 Рік тому
@@PenniacWilderness seems a lot of people who do videos on how to put the screws and nail through the valleys and thats where the water is not on the ridges and i have been trained here in New Zealand that we put the screws/nails in the ridge to to prevent moisture getting into your roof so not sure why so many in America do that must be that those outside the us understand water does not run along a ridge line just like in nature keep up the good work and thanks for an enjoyable video
@shereechampoux5424
@shereechampoux5424 Рік тому
Beautiful cabin!
@JDK45ACP
@JDK45ACP 6 місяців тому
really great episode! Thanks, Brother.
@jacquelinedixon6438
@jacquelinedixon6438 Рік тому
This is the prettiest cabin on UKposts.
@mikebateman8021
@mikebateman8021 8 місяців тому
Not exactly the way how I would build something but that River sure makes up for it all
@ivanildealbano9795
@ivanildealbano9795 9 місяців тому
Meu Deus que casa linda Que sonho lindissima Parabens
@LostCaper
@LostCaper 2 місяці тому
Lived in NewBrunswick and Nova Scotia. Looking at building a cabin for a long time. I’m old but never could seem the priority the follow my own dreams.
@appamtnculture1302
@appamtnculture1302 Рік тому
Most amazing video I've ever watched on youtube.
@kensebring3683
@kensebring3683 Рік тому
Been around woodworking for 70 years. Sure enjoyed the video. Thank you. Stay well and be safe
@dl4784
@dl4784 10 місяців тому
Superb forest cabin. Congratulations
@TAMRungchanel
@TAMRungchanel 7 місяців тому
Rất công phu,xây dựng một cabin kiên cố,vật liệu có phải là gỗ thông không bạn nhìn rất đẹp mắt
@Banvanco
@Banvanco 4 місяці тому
What a wonderful winter shelter, come to the Tropics to see if I can share! ok 👍
@hoangthichien1991talentedgirl
@hoangthichien1991talentedgirl Рік тому
the house is perfectly designed congrats I like it❤🧡
@johnwilliams294
@johnwilliams294 Рік тому
Really nice build, way to take pride in your craftsmanship. Glad to see the felt paper and styrofoam. New sub here. John in WV
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Hi John, thanks for subscribing. Would love to get down your way, one day :)
@mikebateman8021
@mikebateman8021 8 місяців тому
Beautiful place to live treasurer
@BEV0323
@BEV0323 Рік тому
AWESOME! GREAT JOB!!!
@johntillotson4254
@johntillotson4254 Рік тому
Thx for sharing
@jarcmhomedesignandengineer4348
@jarcmhomedesignandengineer4348 Рік тому
Nice and excellent Job. Two thumbs up.
@lesleycarswell5207
@lesleycarswell5207 Рік тому
Incredible build, I'm so jealous 😂
@joyceadkins
@joyceadkins Рік тому
Beautiful cabin 😊
@jerrystout3032
@jerrystout3032 5 місяців тому
Outstanding job guys 👍!!!
@ronaldclark2624
@ronaldclark2624 6 місяців тому
Very nice, thanks for sharing. Ron PTL USA
@LyThiHoa1987
@LyThiHoa1987 5 місяців тому
Your video is excellent Your house is assembled very firmly, meticulously, and is very beautiful ❤❤❤
@ryon1987
@ryon1987 Рік тому
what a beautiful house 🏠❤️❤️❤️😱👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@kevinh.w.crabbe8748
@kevinh.w.crabbe8748 Рік тому
I’m watching you from southern Alberta Canada
@theGermanPrintingNerd
@theGermanPrintingNerd 8 місяців тому
Absolute Super Well done Yall
@arealfuckingenious
@arealfuckingenious Рік тому
Unbelievably fabulous job building this cabin. I do think I would have never closed in the upstairs balcony. It overlooks the creek and was your money shot. I would have been up there every day outdoors, but protected from the elements while enjoying my favorite cocktail.
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness Рік тому
Yea, I hear you and partially agree. My reasoning to close it in was mostly that I wanted to be able to have an area to sit that was free of bugs during the month we have mosquitoes and blackflies. This will give me that.
@SmyrnaApostolicMission
@SmyrnaApostolicMission Рік тому
@@PenniacWilderness I read this comment before I got to that part of the video and my first thought was "screens." I am in the deep south US and insects can ruin me sitting outside too. Although here, bug season is anytime over 60F, so, most of the year lol.
@cecilialabel4565
@cecilialabel4565 Рік тому
Yeah, I was sad to see them closing in that porch.
@carlosd4863
@carlosd4863 Рік тому
😅😊9😊
@TruongTien-fz7ru
@TruongTien-fz7ru 9 місяців тому
Hi I love your video
@canadians2214
@canadians2214 Рік тому
You never did show us the installation of the stove. I watched the whole video on this build. Good job.
@dubemccready7438
@dubemccready7438 11 місяців тому
You most certainly built yourselves a lovely Log Cabin in the bush. Very nice how it all came together, the what/ the how/ the finishes, I wish you all well in your adventures & I do realise you have been there for some time but all the same Well Done.
@PenniacWilderness
@PenniacWilderness 11 місяців тому
Thank you so much!
@brianscott9861
@brianscott9861 Рік тому
Great job 👍
@bonnieburke6764
@bonnieburke6764 Рік тому
That is beauiful well done.
@maricarmenibanez3751
@maricarmenibanez3751 Рік тому
Muy trabajado todo el resultado divino felicidades y disfrutarlo mucho
@delmanicke9228
@delmanicke9228 8 місяців тому
👍nice.
@dancox5572
@dancox5572 Рік тому
What an outstanding build. Absolutely lovely and very nicely done. While I appreciate the peaceful nature of the video, with a project of this caliber I would have appreciated some spoken narratives of how and why. Also I found myself getting a little bit upset that the video was ending. Who am I to complain really. I thoroughly enjoyed this and I think that this was extremely nicely and well done. Being a Canadian, that has been fortunate enough to travel much of our beautiful country, I often play a guessing game of where in Canada is this? My success rate is a lot less than outstanding. Kinda feels like new Brunswick or northern Ottawa Valley. Once again I thank you for sharing this, I think you did a fantastic job. Take good care.
@sherylbartlett3871
@sherylbartlett3871 7 місяців тому
WOOOW.....This is more like a house than a cabin! Beautiful job! Thank you for sharing.....God bless.
@enricocolagrossi7780
@enricocolagrossi7780 Рік тому
Che dire ottimo lavoro,posto fantastico
@user-xz2cm5pq2b
@user-xz2cm5pq2b Рік тому
Красивая работа!Аплодисменты! Привет из России! Beautiful work!Applause! Greetings from Russia!
@user-jo1pf7zc5e
@user-jo1pf7zc5e Рік тому
Привет тёте Марине из моего леса где мы живём,заходи на мой канал
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