@My Self Reliance
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Shawn James — Canadian homesteader building a cabin and farm life.
10 videos in Shelter
Notching logs perfectly takes more than you think
Master saddle-notch techniques for log cabin corners using hand tools like the broadaxe.
Raising the Timber Frame Maple Sugar Shack with my Apprentice: Off-grid Cabin Build
Master mortise-and-tenon joinery and timber frame raising techniques for a functional maple sugar operation on off-grid property.
Off-Grid Log Cabin Exterior Reveal: The Last Finishing Touches
Complete an off-grid cabin exterior with rainwater harvesting, stone masonry, wood finishing, and functional fire pit construction.
Outdoor Cooking Bear at my Off Grid Log Cabin
Learn to render bear fat, manage open-fire heat on stone and cast iron, and cook complete meals in a remote off-grid forest kitchen.
Solo Fishing Trip on Lake Huron: Venison on an Open Fire, Fly Fishing and Canoeing
Practical demonstration of backcountry food procurement, shelter, and fire management during a solo wilderness overnight.
Stone BBQ Grill Complete Build | Improving my Forest Kitchen on my Off Grid Homestead
Building a permanent stone BBQ grill from natural materials at an off-grid homestead kitchen.
Adding Stone Veneer to my Outdoor Kitchen
Shawn demonstrates applying river stone veneer to knee walls of an outdoor kitchen in a log cabin setting.
Rustic Stonework on the Off-Grid Cabin
Building a stone foundation veneer around a basement window and preparing charred lumber for an off-grid cabin project.
The Drawknife — One of My Favorite Tools
Learn how to use a drawknife, a traditional hand tool for shaping wood in cabin building and woodworking projects.
Making a Wooden Fishing Net and Catching Trout
Learn to craft a functional wooden fishing net from natural materials for sustainable protein procurement in remote settings.