Swedish Winter Log Cabin, Building a Snow Cover 8. 0 - One Man Traditional Log Cabin series
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Date: 2023-11-16
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Keith
I have lived and worked in a similar environment, here on the extreme tip of the north shore of lake Superior. The whole area was settled in part by Norwegian and Swedish immigrants. We work on construction all though the winter. If the weather is good, a lot of us prefer it to summer, no bugs, especially black flies. You dress warm, take extra care, and, you learn how to cope with the extreme cold. Anything above 10 degrees above is considered balmy.
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I have lived and worked in a similar environment, here on the extreme tip of the north shore of lake Superior. The whole area was settled in part by Norwegian and Swedish immigrants. We work on construction all though the winter. If the weather is good, a lot of us prefer it to summer, no bugs, especially black flies. You dress warm, take extra care, and, you learn how to cope with the extreme cold. Anything above 10 degrees above is considered balmy.
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helga
I have absolutely loved all your videos so far and understand most of the processes but what is the purpose of cleaning your logs? Can't wait to see more. I have seen more log cabin builds but yours is by far the most traditional and therefore I like it the best keep up the good work but I am really curious about the cleaning purpose.
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I have absolutely loved all your videos so far and understand most of the processes but what is the purpose of cleaning your logs? Can't wait to see more. I have seen more log cabin builds but yours is by far the most traditional and therefore I like it the best keep up the good work but I am really curious about the cleaning purpose.
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terry
Erik in years to come when your in your 50s / 60s you will look back at what youve achieved and think did I realy do all that on my own!
You are amazing my friend
You belong to people from another age. You wownt realise it yet till you get a lot older and wiser but you are realy living your life!
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Erik in years to come when your in your 50s / 60s you will look back at what youve achieved and think did I realy do all that on my own!
You are amazing my friend
You belong to people from another age. You wownt realise it yet till you get a lot older and wiser but you are realy living your life!
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Trudi
my grandfather, my father and one of my brothers were carpenters, with a 3 and 4 year apprentyship, building mainly Swiss chalets. They would be proud to see, what you are undertaking, all by yourself. I cant wait to see the finished project. love your determination. A SWISS, living in the USA.
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my grandfather, my father and one of my brothers were carpenters, with a 3 and 4 year apprentyship, building mainly Swiss chalets. They would be proud to see, what you are undertaking, all by yourself. I cant wait to see the finished project. love your determination. A SWISS, living in the USA.
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QS
Amazing video series. I was questioning myself about the feasibility of a project like that here in Sweden. As a Canadian now living in Stockholm it's great to see that you don't have to go far away in the north of the country to be able to do a project like this.
Keep up the good work!
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Amazing video series. I was questioning myself about the feasibility of a project like that here in Sweden. As a Canadian now living in Stockholm it's great to see that you don't have to go far away in the north of the country to be able to do a project like this.
Keep up the good work!
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Circu-mcIsIon
Is that just to protect the logs? What would happen if it just had snow on it all winter? Could you not sand the interior next spring? What's the difference between protecting it from snow or protecting it from just rain? Was thus mainly to stop you from having internal damage?
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Is that just to protect the logs? What would happen if it just had snow on it all winter? Could you not sand the interior next spring? What's the difference between protecting it from snow or protecting it from just rain? Was thus mainly to stop you from having internal damage?
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Suzanne
Hi Erik another great video, such a hard worker. I have read the comments in most of your videos and a lot ask about your Swedish tools. Have you thought of contacting the manufacturers for sponsorship based on your age, determination and World wide viewers? It's worth a look. :)
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Hi Erik another great video, such a hard worker. I have read the comments in most of your videos and a lot ask about your Swedish tools. Have you thought of contacting the manufacturers for sponsorship based on your age, determination and World wide viewers? It's worth a look. :)
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Krishna
Please make sure you avoid cutting trees as much as possible and grow
plants at least 10 plants to 1 tree used, more than 10 is even better.
We have already seen forests under fire and we couldn't do anything
about it. Please don't consider trees as just woods
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Please make sure you avoid cutting trees as much as possible and grow
plants at least 10 plants to 1 tree used, more than 10 is even better.
We have already seen forests under fire and we couldn't do anything
about it. Please don't consider trees as just woods
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Jappel
Hopefully one day I can move to Sweden (now living in the Netherlands) maybe even build a log cabin. Until that day your videos are a great inspiration I guess not only for me but for a lot of people. Keep doing what you love doing in live.
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Hopefully one day I can move to Sweden (now living in the Netherlands) maybe even build a log cabin. Until that day your videos are a great inspiration I guess not only for me but for a lot of people. Keep doing what you love doing in live.
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Kevin
Can you please tell us where you can get some of these axes, saws and hand tools you use in your videos. I can't make out the emblem on the side of the axes when you show them. Or maybe you can put a link to we're we can get purchase them.
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Can you please tell us where you can get some of these axes, saws and hand tools you use in your videos. I can't make out the emblem on the side of the axes when you show them. Or maybe you can put a link to we're we can get purchase them.
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Bradley
I know your felling trees so put a video of that out and debarking we will all watch I promise you! Your such a young lad the future looks bright for you! I'm in Minnesota probably have the same type of weather. Great job Erik
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I know your felling trees so put a video of that out and debarking we will all watch I promise you! Your such a young lad the future looks bright for you! I'm in Minnesota probably have the same type of weather. Great job Erik
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FORREST
Very impressive what you're doing. Couple questions: how long did you dry the logs for the cabin and did you take any precautions against insects or rot? Also what are the dimension? Thanks and keep up the good work
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Very impressive what you're doing. Couple questions: how long did you dry the logs for the cabin and did you take any precautions against insects or rot? Also what are the dimension? Thanks and keep up the good work
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Kevin
feels like youre over engineering a simple snow cover unless u get extremely bad weather & heavy snows there? id have just stuck up a few tree branches & tied a tarpaulin over it with ropes.
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feels like youre over engineering a simple snow cover unless u get extremely bad weather & heavy snows there? id have just stuck up a few tree branches & tied a tarpaulin over it with ropes.
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Aaron
I can. tell your not in America those 2x4. Look like 2x4s not 1 x something wait your maybe metric and looks a lott stronger. What makes me mad is a gallon of ice cream not really a gallon
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I can. tell your not in America those 2x4. Look like 2x4s not 1 x something wait your maybe metric and looks a lott stronger. What makes me mad is a gallon of ice cream not really a gallon
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Tsanko
Bravo, you are doing a great job young man! You deserve a lot of respect. Your father and grandfather should be very proud of you! All the best wishes for the new year from Bulgaria: )
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Bravo, you are doing a great job young man! You deserve a lot of respect. Your father and grandfather should be very proud of you! All the best wishes for the new year from Bulgaria: )
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Jappel
If I had the opportunity and if you asked help with this awesome built with simple tools. I would definitely say yes. This is probably the best way of spending time of your life.
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If I had the opportunity and if you asked help with this awesome built with simple tools. I would definitely say yes. This is probably the best way of spending time of your life.
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theresmore2learn
You just finished high school? WOW! I envy you and wish I had studied carpentry after high school! Keep up the great work! Blessings to you for the New Year!
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You just finished high school? WOW! I envy you and wish I had studied carpentry after high school! Keep up the great work! Blessings to you for the New Year!
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Paul
Erik, are you familiar with the videos of Richard Proenneke's hand built cabin in Alaska, USA? You are a much younger version of the same. Stay well.
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Erik, are you familiar with the videos of Richard Proenneke's hand built cabin in Alaska, USA? You are a much younger version of the same. Stay well.
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Rowan
Looks beautiful so far, I wish I had more snow where I was, and trees. I wish you the best and cant wait to see more on this log cabin
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Looks beautiful so far, I wish I had more snow where I was, and trees. I wish you the best and cant wait to see more on this log cabin
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Julie
From the USA Missouri ozarks where log cabins are common but different from what you plan, I have great respect for your goals!
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From the USA Missouri ozarks where log cabins are common but different from what you plan, I have great respect for your goals!
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Elizabeth
I respect your independence, determination, commitment, love and passion for your heritage and culture. Good job, Erik.
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I respect your independence, determination, commitment, love and passion for your heritage and culture. Good job, Erik.
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Matissekussen
Good job dude - takes a lot of hard work! Whereabout in Sweden are you building this?
Greetings from Denmark; )
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Good job dude - takes a lot of hard work! Whereabout in Sweden are you building this?
Greetings from Denmark; )
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Daniel
Erik, your cabin its one of the most beautiful on you tube. Super solid work. I likit All the best from swiss Daniel
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Erik, your cabin its one of the most beautiful on you tube. Super solid work. I likit All the best from swiss Daniel
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Lee&Mary
In addition to the excellent carpentry, you do a remarkable job photographing the process. What camera do you use?
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In addition to the excellent carpentry, you do a remarkable job photographing the process. What camera do you use?
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Cherie
What large head axe are you using? Is it flat on one side angled on the other, if so what side is flat?
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What large head axe are you using? Is it flat on one side angled on the other, if so what side is flat?
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David
Can't get enough of these vids. Thank you for sharing this with us Erik! Can't wait for the next one.
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Can't get enough of these vids. Thank you for sharing this with us Erik! Can't wait for the next one.
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pm
Nice build. but I dont understand why you didnt make it a log taller so you dont have to stoop inside?
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Nice build. but I dont understand why you didnt make it a log taller so you dont have to stoop inside?
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Linda
Erik you are doing a great job of this log cabin Kindn've think you are a Master in this one here!
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Erik you are doing a great job of this log cabin Kindn've think you are a Master in this one here!
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