A few hewing methods

We show a few of the many ways to hew in this video as we process a chestnut oak 8x8

[theineffablehomestead]

LOL, the quote at the beginning was priceless. Thanks for the video showing some hewing techniques, great knowledge share.

[overratedprogrammer]

This makes me appreciate all the old houses built from hand hewn logs. So much work put in back then

[johnmarkconnolly]

I had a great uncle who once said that if there had been chainsaws in the late 1800’s, there wouldn’t be a tree standing today. Well done. What a craftsman.

[John-opso]

Your videos are therapeutic, it's nice to take a break from all crap going on in the world.

[arkansas]

This is an awesome environmental area for working. In 1965 I cut stave bolts and now I know it was one of the best jobs I ever had. I love watching this, bringing back great memories and relaxed times.

I love seeing your finished products, they're super nice! You have a great quality workmanship and nice team work with your wife...no gym membership required! Please keep making the videos and I'll keep watching!

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[joebootstrap]

I got a chance to take a week long seminar under Charles McRaven on how to hew a log cabin. Fascinating, enjoyable, and such a great person. He claimed (unconfirmed story) that back in the day a guy could hew approximately 11 logs a day, average 9. We did one log in three hours and it smoked the six of us. Charles McRaven owned a company that professionally restored and built over 400 log cabins (mostly traditional) and authored several books on cabin building, blacksmithing, and stone masonry. Love your work, motivation, and dedication, keep it up and Semper Fi.

[llamaArdiente]

YOU DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB AND A LOVELY TUTORIAL... THANK YOU😊

[christiantupa]

That was the best demonstration of hewing I have ever seen! I’ll never judge someone else’s technique that’s different than what I first learned again!

[battmann]

Nothing like having a good, competent, and supportive partner.

[deadmanprodinc]

I can't believe you did this in 13 minutes. Kidding aside, very therapeutic to see the work and the setting your did this in. Nice finished product too!

[clashfive]

What a great location to hew a log. Shade and peace.

[Rubbernecker]

I never knew I wanted to hand hew a log until I started watching your channel!

[Redthumb]

That is a precious helper you have. Worth her weight in gold.

[juanrivero]

Enjpyed the different methods. After trying a few, set on sawing out the jogs and leveling with an adze or axe. But there are many paths to a square log. Well done.

[paulmcdonald]

Great quote! Good old Roy Underhill. I love his 2006-2007 episode "The Spirit of Woodworking", and all the rest. Subscribed! Thanks for posting great videos.

[samiam]

Another incredible video. You're living my dream. Thanks for sharing your story

[jessesnowden]

as always, seamless job and great work. ive seen your videos circulated around a few woodworking sites and all the old timers agree that you are doing it right brother. you're a lucky man to have such a helpful and capable lady with you as well! thank you for sharing what you have, looking forward to seeing what you have next :-)

[cunow]

Great Video - something awesome about hand working timber ... also awesome ... having a wife at the other end of the saw.

[David-yhpo]

One hell of a wood worker. My hat of to you . Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[grintz]

Relief cuts and kerfs with axe and crosscut saw. Radical. You have a fine lady to work opposite of -- she surely brings out the best craftsmanship in you.