Together we can bring the pioneer experience back to life. My chuck wagon and I are on a mission to off grid homestead Oklahoma the way it was done in 1883. With a good set of Old West tools and a little bushcraft knowhow I’ll hopefully survive the coming winter.
IN THIS EPISODE: I finally enclose the cabin, I’ve been so excited for this day. For the two windows I put in place this episode they were originally white but I had some of the red paint I used on the wagons and I think they look pretty good in place with the red. I don’t know how historically accurate red windows are but unlike western movies not everything was different shades of browns and blacks, they had color too.
The door I’m particularly proud of. I love the idea of the double doors because with the top door open I can get more air circulation and light while still keeping snakes out. Having a dark interior plays with the lighting on the camera so hopefully the added light helps. Also the double doors just looks amazing!
I ended up getting over 8 inches of rain over the next two days. Next episode will probably be me finally finishing the roof so stay tuned for that.
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God bless,
Will
00:00 – 2:37 Last time on Western Pioneer
2:38 – 3:16 The New Episode Begins
3:17 – 6:11 Putting in the Front Window
6:12 – 8:32 Rear Window (That’s a fantastic movie)
8:33 – 9:35 It Looks So Good!
9:36 – 12:30 The Challenge of Designing a Custom Door
12:31 – 16:00 Building and Hanging a Dutch Split Door
16:01 – 18:00 I Love Sawing Wood and Hammering Nails
18:01 – 18:11 First Look at the Door Latch
18:12 – 19:28 Hanging the Top Door: Ouch!!
19:29 – 20:49 These Door Latches Work Great
20:50 – 24:55 Door and Window Jams
24:56 – 25:48 Venomous Black Widow Spider
25:49 – 27:44 Tidying Up After a Long Day
27:45 – 29:29 Starting a Fire!
29:30 – 32:12 Cooking Cowboy Campfire Cuisine
32:13 – 33:05 Always Appreciate a Good Meal
33:06 – 33:51 The Calm Before the Storm
33:52 – 36:47 The Storm Hits!
36:48 – 37:32 I’m Not Alone
37:33 – 38:46 Oklahoma in the Late 1800’s
