The STAIRCASE is Becoming My Favourite Build / Off Grid LOG CABIN (S3 Ep15)
I've been slowly working on the staircase over the course of the last year, collecting the right pieces of the wood, waiting for the wood to dry, the inspiration to come. To make it less steep I decided to build an L shaped staircase with a glass covered platform in the middle to showcase a beautiful root I found in the forest from a tree torn out by the wind storm. I've been climbing the ladder thousands of times while building the log cabin and the fall I've had was a sign to hurry up with the stairs. The video was long so I decided to split it into two parts, this is the first part of the staircase build.
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Having watched this from the beginning and seeing this process unfold before me has been an amazing experience.
Been waiting for the staircase for so long 🙂
Thank you for watching all the way from the beginning!
If this was a commissioned piece it would have cost 15 to 50,000 dollars! Amazing
how do we know you're not just someone pretending having watched this from the beginning?
@@Cobbido ziplining? BMX?
Freaked me out when I realized you had fallen glad you weren't hurt. The stair case is fantastic! Your artistic and carpentry talents are unlimited.
Nik, I am so thankful that you did not seriously injure yourself on the fall from the ladder. That landing you created is a masterpiece and the crowning jewel in an already amazing home! Thanks for sharing and being such a constant inspiration! Take care!
That platform is an outstanding example of artistic talent and much patience, skilful workmanship and mentally planning each step of process to get the platform in exactly the right position. Even the “glass” was a perfect fit! Congratulations!
That staircase is going to be absolutely amazing and beautiful. I love original work. Dude, when you fell from the ladder I held my breath, so glad you didn't hurt yourself badly.
Oh wow, that staircase landing is absolutely gorgeous, Nik!
Thank you!
@@nikrijavec47 You must under light that. Would be so cool at night.
Nice, Creativity!! ( Soul) Toronto
is there a way to cast the landing slab with epoxy resin ??
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Magnifique idée cette souche comme support du palier en verre qui donne un super cachet à ce très beau escalier que l'on peut voir dans la vidéo de finition de la cage d'escalier !!! Un très grand Monsieur dans le monde des constructeurs de maisons en fuste !!! BRAVO À VOUS 👏👏👏👏👍
First of all I would like to say that I am happy to see you did not get hurt when you fell from the ladder. I grew up in the construction field and have done the exact same thing when I was much younger and I watched my father do it also. We were lucky as you were and only suffered some scrapes and bruises. Your work is amazing and very beautiful. I love to see that your family is there to help. My wife and I do everything together and I think it is special to see you two work together. I wish you good luck and good health. Can hardly wait for the next video. Take care sir.
Damn, what a fall! Glad to see that you aren't hurt.
What an amazing transformation from outside as a tree stump to this finished work of art. Nik your woodworking talent is exceptional and you are a true artist. Thank you for sharing.
That ladder sliding out from under you gave me a flash back from 30 years ago. Every carpenter I know has had that happen to them at one time or another. Glad you weren’t hurt too badly.
Hi Nik, You are the axe flipping master and chainsaw master! Beautiful staircase landing! You are a clever man! So glad you didn't get badly hurt from your ladder fall. God bless and take care all the way from California.
Ditto! Southern California
Beautiful work man. I've spent nearly 2 years watching this build. You've done something amazing and unique. Slovenia isn't a country that people like myself are taught about in Texas, but you've been a wonderful cultural ambassador. Cheers.
little tip, come to europe, and when you are not scared of carbs do a food trip from austria to slovenia and then croatia. I promise you, you wil gaine 6kg ooh sorry 12 lbs ;))) ask me how i know;)
@@breakshot7451 I've never been afraid of carbs. I personally intend to ride a motorcycle through Europe, the UK and Scandinavia one day. The Czechia is also high on my list. The old Eastern Bloc countries have fascinated me since I was a kid.
@@matthewchewning3822 I rode my motorcycle in 3 weeks trough slovenia, Hungary and Romania. Best trip of my life!! (Started in The Netherlands)
I have been fortunate enough to ride my motorbike from England to Macedonia ( now called North Macedonia & previously FYROM) 4 times since 2008. Each time a different route there and back, fantastic every time! Travelled sometimes alone & sometimes with brothers from my club, seen some beautiful roads and scenery and met loads of friendly people along the way. You will not be disappointed, just take plenty time. Sorry for hijacking Niks channel, glad you weren't hurt bad Nik, keep up the great work!
Slovenia is a beautiful country. Very safe, epic skiing too. Has some of the best mountains in the world.
Very beautiful table and built for eternity. Imagine how many generations will come and be able to use this piece of art. Maybe you will carve in your name and building years number so in 300 years people still see.
A work of art, a labor of love, a soul that sees the beauty of Gods work and builds a home that reflects his glory. God must be especially fond of you, I know many of his other children are! Thank you, pleased that you were not injured in your fall.
Glad you weren’t hurt badly, it only takes a second for things to go wrong, a valuable reminder of how delicate and how sturdy we are all at the same time! Amazing work as always, adding an incredible piece of art to another incredible piece of art, it’s been a phenomenal journey to witness and I look forward to seeing the ongoing growth of the project, thanks for having us 🙏🏼
Well said my friend
A viking was born when you throw the axe aweasome job😊
47:32 that Clonk is so satisfying! Love the Idea and the "Design"
Add to that the clever use of the ''labourer' as a jack to lower the glass in carefully!! 😀
So is 27:20
His Videos are full of these moments! Thats why u want to see the video in one session and not pause it. Sry for english
I am glad you did suffer any bad injury when the ladder slid from under you. Your work is amazing and inspirational. Thank you for sharing. But you could have painted the sealer or polyurethane prior to installation. You can now be called NIKalengelo. You deserve the name. BRAVO.
You are quite something Nik. Terrific idea to 'frame' the root, the concept just sits so well with your 'organic' masterpiece of a house - congratulations on another great video. Good to see your partner enjoying the build process too!
You have true love for the nature and its beauty. Preserving that root literally extended the life / usefulness of that tree. Really unique piece of art
Just wanted to pass along something I watched yesterday on KZhead. Two master craftsmen with wood from a nordic region were debarking logs for a project. To accomplish this task they dragged out a power washer and those logs were clean in a snap. I only mention it because I had never seen it done before and thought you might be interested..have a great day!!
Nik, even that split/fork column is an amazing idea, never seen such thing before. The root stair platform is out of this world spectacular!
I’m so grateful you didn’t get a bad injury. When I saw that fall I screamed. They have been so many episodes where I’m watching you do dangerous things and I’m always praying for safety. Please be careful, the videos are not as important as your safety. So proud of all your hard work and I love following this process and wonderful family
I've watched you since you peeled the logs for your home. You are truly an amazing artist and you really shined on this stair landing. It's hard to wait to see your house come together but, at the same time, I look forward to seeing you add your personal touch to everything as it all comes together. It's so great to see your vision come to life and it shows in the details. From one artist to another, thanks for sharing and letting me{us} be a part of the journey. Okay, I have say it again. AMAZING ! Thank you!
Absolutely stunning 😍 You have to be so proud of what you have accomplished. Thank goodness you didn’t hurt yourself badly when you fell off the ladder, someone was looking over you.
mad skills! i love the cabin and family. imagine this cabin could be here in 200 years
Nik I’m so glad you didn’t hurt yourself badly when you fell. You’ve been so careful through this entire build but as my father always said it’s the smaller things that lead to mistakes (my father was a builder for 30 years). My father would have been so impressed with your workmanship! You are a craftsman with wood just as he was 🥰 That stair system is going to look gorgeous! Your whole build is a work of art! Thank you for taking all of us along on your family’s building adventure. Sending huge admiration for your craftsmanship and love to you and your family from the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania USA ❤️🥰
Wow this is going to be both a visually stunning and strong masterpiece, I am absolutely loving this build and family.
That landing is truly a work of art. What an amazing idea Nik. 🤙
Oh God, happy your okay from that fall. It made me jump when it happened. Watching this build over the last few years has been a great relaxing peace with all the craziness going on in the world. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Your vision and skills complement each other! Well done. And thank you for sharing your safety moment. You could easily have left it out, but being authentic helps all of us to evaluate our situation when performing work. Hats off to that!
Agreed. That he left it in and spoke about it speaks to his character. In the very first video he said these were meant to be like a "journal" of the entire build process -- including both successes and failures.
This build has so impressed me. I’ve been watching from the start. Now you build your stairs. Wow! Your God given abilities are extraordinary. And I do enjoy the tossing of axe and pick. One day you need your dad in video.
I agree, would love to meet your dad!
Just amazing watching your channel and seeing what you have accomplished these past few years with this cabin build and now this staircase!
WILL YOU BE PROVIDING A VIDEO SHOWING YOU CONSTRUCTING THE ENTIRE STAIR CASE? Your workmanship on doing the stair landing is fabulous. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Bellissima indeed. Accidents like that is a good lesson when it happens the first time and life makes sure you learn fast.
"Bellissima," indeed. Such a great idea and beautiful craftsmanship. You'll be proud of that staircase every time you walk up and down it. Can't wait to see the rest of it.
Glad you're ok Nik,beautiful craftsmanship as always.
Nik, I’m so grateful that nothing happened to you when you fell as you were working on your beautiful staircase. I have been praying overtime for you my friend. You are a masterful carpenter and have such genius creativity. I’m always in awe in total respect for you.❤️
I heard the church bells at 33:50. Reminded me of when I was 13 or 14. We lived about 600 feet away from the church. Thanks for the pleasant peaceful memory. You are truly an artist. Be safe.
As someone who’s fallen off a few things and landed without serious injuries I am glad you are ok. God is always good. Your stair landing is one of a kind and is beautiful.
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That is the most unique staircase I’ve ever seen, amazing details. Glad you weren’t seriously hurt in the fall, stay safe.
I am glad you are ok...Yes, take time to look around and double check to make sure you don't get into any more accidents... I love that platform for the stairs...You got me there...I could have not imagined how beautiful it would look...It is a masterpiece indeed ...
I don't believe how you did this stairs, I watch you create it and I still can't believe it, it was a great idea 💡 on what you wanted the stairs to look like and I think it's beautiful... The root is beautiful as platform, and to make it that you can see it going up the stairs is amazing idea. Very very nice 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙂
Fabulous work, my only concern would be slip resistance on the glass. I've detailed hotel staircases in the past where we've applied strips of a slip resistant coating to glass platforms to reduce the risk of slipping and injury.
Still enjoy your video’s very much man! Jee…, you scared the s… out off me for a few moments by falling together with that ladder. That’s a living nightmare to feel it sliding away from you underneath. Luckily you’re not injured or worse 🙏🏻. It’s incredible what you have come up with again with that stairs in terms of designing and making it. Isn’t it possible to get rid of the supporting log’s on the corners and use some less visible brackets or anything? I am happy you used real glass cause plexiglass would have get scratched enormously in the future. Looking forward to the next 👍🏻
The beauty and exquisite design on display for the staircase landing/stairs is a master piece in the making. I've never seen such innovative artistry and craftsmanship on a log cabin. Outstanding job Nik!
Wow, with the support of the roots transformed into branches, the creative landing in glass would definitely give you guys the true feeling of going up to your warm nest in a "tree" house.
From the first days of your home build, never missing a single video, it's so amazing to see your talent and skill level, and the progression to now this staircase landing. Glad no injury from ladder fall.
Looking at the root as a platform is amazing. I thought that you would make a table out if it but this is much better. Good luck in finding the glass to fit.
Hi from Texas, I applaud your ingenuity and skill. this video is my first viewing of your work. I'm 71 years old and have been in construction for fifty of those years. In all of those years, I found only a few good people that were able to think out of the box and execute their plan let alone do it by themselves. To be sure you are impressive. I will enjoy watching your progress.
Wow Nik I cannot even begin to describe in words how beautiful those stairs will look. Love that root of the tree that you are going to use as a platform. You are so talented and hard working. I am so proud of you and your family. Cape Town South Africa
What a great idea. Absolutely love the look of that landing.
Incredible to see how far this has come. I started watching when you were still stripping logs and making the concrete foundation blocks
it's nothing more than a blessing from God to be able to vision something so unique and amazing and then have the gift to turn around and create it. Absolutely amazing! Out of ALL the channels I watch, (and there are many), I definitely have to say that the videos from THIS channel, are the most anticipated. Happy to see you are alright after that fall. Be safe.
Wow love the tree root so glad you were not hurt from the ladder skidding out from under you . I like that you have kept everything as natural as possible the house is looking awesome. Stay safe and healthy. The platform for the stairs is beautiful, well done .
Wow, that's amazing 👏 Love it! What a beautiful piece of art to look at everytime you go up and down the stairs! Congrats Nik! 👏
That staircase is going to look amazing!!! Maybe some subtle lighting to show it off more when it's finished?
You are a genius. I wish I had been your younger brother and apprentice. I would have learned so much!
Truly you are an artisan working with wood. I won’t spoil part 2 for everyone because I watched your friends video. A lot of work but in my opinion definitely worth it.
Wow! Absolutely gorgeous craftsmanship my friend.
Does and is BEAUTIFUL & very creative. But, there's more to it...
This compliment coming from the Outsider is an honor Nik!! Congratulations on this beautiful staircase!!
We have throughly enjoyed your build. Thank you for sharing with us. Much love from Tennessee
Amazing, all of it, the tree stump, your vision, not to forget your craftsmanship!!
Hi Nik, I have watched all the video's relating to your log cabin build from day one to the present day - all 56 of them. I have also been fascinated by the other vids about the other aspects of your life. I am sometimes moved to tears when I watch you and your family together on the project. I can feel the love that you obviously have for your beautiful wife, you have a lovely family, especially the little girl who is so sweet, she is almost a double for my own grand-daughter who is also 6. Please don't stop making the video's because I can't wait to see the house now come to life as you move towards the day when you all start to live in it. It's a pity there aren't more people like you in this world my friend, God bless and keep you all safe.
Hello nick. I watched all your videos. They're all so nice. You almost built this house by yourself. This is amazing stuff. It's really incredible. You have the mastery of manual labor at every point. You fell down the stairs in this video. I felt like I had fallen. I'm really sorry. Valuable people like you should live very, very long. Especially in this corrupt world. So be very careful with yourself. Hope to see more videos of your work. Hello. I wish conveniences. 👏👏👏👋👋👋👋👋👋
@Celau, no all... m.kzhead.info/sun/drl-h7ijkaBmh6M/bejne.html
27:00 Omg.. glad you're okay. Could have been worse... Amazing build Nick! Love your work.
ive broken a bone from less high so he is pretty lucky
A great idea, with a very nice result. when you finish the staircase, and finish the central table, with the other beautiful root, you will have a spectacular set, on the floor of the living room. I'm glad the fall from the stairs was just a scare. Congratulations and go ahead, there is a little less to finish.
I held my breath when the ladder slipped, scared me. I'm so happy you never were seriously injured. The stairs are going to be incredible Nik...
Just watched LOGinNature video. Enjoyed them both. Look forward to seeing the staircase finished!
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Fantastic piece of artwork, so glad your ok after the fall. Cracked up when your wife crawled between the door frame and the root shimmied right thru very agile lady and a great helper.
W O W ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ WHAT an incredible piece art/staircase foundation you have fashioned. Creative beyond imagination. I think your wife said magnificent & beautiful. I don't speak her language but that's what my ears heard. BRAVO Sir, that is what my eyes see also. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
And that stair landing is absolutely gorgeous
I love the sound of the church bells in the videos. This stairway is a masterpiece and a tribute to your creative mind!
Take care Nik. I’ve fallen off a roof and fractured a vertebrae. Happens so quick. And I consider myself lucky too. No damage to the noggin. Make sure you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour at the end of this build. Those stairs are beautiful mate!
What an amazing staircase landing, not only are you and your wife incredible craftsman, but your vision of artistry in this build is fantastic. Wishing you and your family all the best and God Bless.
I am glad you are ok Nik, my heart skip a beat when you fall down the lather, take good care of yourself speciale when you are alone. greetings from the Netherlands
Wow GOD BLESS you that you didn't get injured. Wonderful work lovie, what gifting GOD has bestowed on you Nik. Love your work and beautiful scenery. Your family are such a gift from God love Desiree New Zealand.
Nic is like the modern St. Joseph, the carpenter. Thank you for sharing your videos. Can't wait for the next one!
That is going to be one awesome staircase. I sure am glad to see that you didn’t get hurt when the ladder fell with you. Keep up the great work and look forward to the next video. Stay safe and GOD BLESS you and your family.
Duuuuuude I felt that drop. Thanks for including that. Goes to show how easy it is to have an accident.
Beautiful! That fall scared the shish out of me. It doesn't take much to mess yourself up. Glad you are okay!!! Blessings to your household!
I started watching these videos 3 weeks ago, following your progress. What an amazing build, Nik. That fall scared the crap out of me though. I'm so glad you are ok. The staircase landing is gorgeous. I'm looking forward to seeing what you create next. 💙
What would otherwise be left to rot, burnt in a brush pile or cut up for firewood, showcases the beauty of a rarely utilized piece of the tree. It's the perfect use of the tree's root. Beauty and symmetry found within the roots of trees intrigue me, the wood itself does as well. Whether it's alive or dead, I feel a strong connection with it. This may well sound ridiculous to some people (but really, I don't much care), it's as though the wood itself calls out and/or speaks to me. Regardless of my rantings, you have done a magnificent job. Be proud of yourself young man. Be very proud !
ladder fall without a single "bleep" needed. I'm impressed
Oh wow!! That fall scared the world out of me!!! I literally screamed 😱 and hit my hand to my heart ❤ 😰😭
You are so talented and a true example of a great human being. what i wonder is where are you building this beautiful home, i admire you and your beautiful family
Your work is not only BEAUTIFUL, but also inspiring! You truly have a wonderful gift!
Wow, first of all…thank God that your fall wasn’t worse than it was. Scary! Your stair landing is incredible. What a beautiful sight to see. Your cabin is truly a masterpiece. I’m so happy for you and your family. ❤️
Two excellent landings. Thank you for sharing these videos.
Wow I was helping push that tree stump thru the door, I am amazed at the strength you have…just beautiful!
Oh dear my heart came to my mouth when your ladder slipped! Hope you are not hurt too bad ! Take care !
Just when I think I’ve seen all the skills you have, you throw another one our way! Simply astounding stair case landing and I can’t wait to see the rest unfold! I’m so thankful you didn’t get hurt in your fall! Praise God!
Wow Nik you are a smart man and very much creative with your thinking well done bro. Please be careful you gave us a fright when you fell down. Thank God you are okay.
Wow this place is beautiful. I've been watching this build for a couple years already. Well worth my time BEAUTIFUL 🥰❤️
I’ve enjoyed watching you build this cabin for years now! Your ingenuity and creativity have helped you overcome so many challenges and I’ve learned a lot from you, even though I’m the old man! Thank you for taking us on this journey! Ciao!
I have to admit, I never saw the beauty you brought out of that stump. Very nicely done!
I'm retired now, but after most of a lifetime spent as a carpenter, one of my biggest fears of getting hurt on the job next to cutting myself with a power tool, was having a ladder slip out from under me like that. It's a very easy thing to happen especially when the ladder is on a hard smooth surface, but I'm glad to see you were not hurt worse than you were. Stay safe and as always, I've enjoyed watching what you create.
Good to see you are ok. Love the Church Bells in this one. Love and Prayers. Thank you Nik.
Going to be a beautiful staircase! I gasped when the ladder slid out from under you! Hubby broke his right humerus when the ladder slid out from under him while framing the second story on our house. The two youngest and I finished the build of the house, with him watching and giving guidance as his arm healed.