The Hardest Part Of Building A Heavy Timber Front Porch - Cabin Series EP 39

I love heavy timber and I wanted it for my cabin, but how would I install these heavy beams by myself, it almost felt impossible. The heavy timber porch at the front of the cabin would be what you first see and I absolutely wanted that whoa factor. Let me show you how I did it! You want to know the budget for this Cabin and what each stage of the construction has cost me so far? Join my emailing list as I send a monthly newsletter diving into the numbers. Go ahead and add your email there and you will also receive the FREE Cabin Blueprint: https://www.thediycabinguy.com/blueprint I am Tristan, I am building a 400 SF cabin at the back of my house. I plan on doing it all by myself. I plan on sharing this journey here on Youtube where I will show you every step of the way, all the struggles I run into and everything I will learn from this experience. I will then rent the cabin as a short term rental in hope of covering most, if not, all my house mortgage (House Hacking). Follow me here as this will absolutely be one of a kind journey. All the tools I use and recommend : Metabo Air Compressor : https://amzn.to/3y5vKtj Metabo Framing Nail Gun : https://amzn.to/3rWmC94 Metabo Palm Nailer : https://amzn.to/3GmpNuO Metabo Finish Nail Gun : https://amzn.to/3lPeAuZ Metabo Brad Nail Gun : https://amzn.to/3rMstxI Metabo Air Hose : https://amzn.to/30bqFDg Freeman Siding Nailer : https://amzn.to/3Mo07SY Dewalt Impact Driver : https://amzn.to/3y9JnI3 Dewalt Drill : https://amzn.to/3GrC8Ot Dewalt Circular Saw : https://amzn.to/3IBaArC Dewalt Reciprocating Saw (Compact) : https://amzn.to/3DEBaMO Dewalt Reciprocating Saw (Heavy Duty) : https://amzn.to/30aZLLK Dewalt Jigsaw : https://amzn.to/3rPgAY6 Dewalt Grinder : https://amzn.to/3dwug1N Dewalt Oscillating Tool : https://amzn.to/3IvHMRn Dewalt Jobsite LED Light : https://amzn.to/3IvhuPl Dewalt High Capacity Batteries : https://amzn.to/31y4uId Laser Self Leveler 360 : https://amzn.to/3Iygvh7 Tarp 14 mil : https://amzn.to/3G8xVzB Fall Protection Kit : https://amzn.to/3JmgiP2 J Roller for tape : https://amzn.to/3dmYDL7 Stretch Tape: https://amzn.to/3LzJQtA Suction Cups : https://amzn.to/3BGOWzw DISCLAIMER Most of the product links are Amazon affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases at no cost to you. Thanks for watching! Content of the video : 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Moving Heavy Timber 02:31 - Installing Timber Posts 07:08 - Set the Post Height 08:04 - Adjust Post Height and Stain 08:50 - Corbels 10:04 - Failing at Installing the Beams 12:18 - Corbels / Cleats Connection 14:13 - Getting Help for the Beams 17:28 - Next Time #CabinSeries #TheDIYCabinGuy #Cabin #TinyHouse