I Built Pillars Using An Ancient Water Method

In this episode I’m raising the corner posts for the timber-framed outdoor kitchen. I decided to use the old technique of scribing the timber posts directly onto the stones. I first saw this method on Mr. Chickadee’s YouTube channel. Here’s the video if you want to check it out: https://youtu.be/dHn474OhP-U?si=32UzZJGD3AqKuwym Make sure to give him a follow if you haven’t already. Before learning this technique, I thought I needed to find the exact right stones and keep readjusting everything to get them perfectly level. But that’s not necessary. The only thing that matters is the roof being level. That’s what the markings on each beam are for (the ones I did at the end of the video). All of them are set to the exact same height as the rainwater in the barrel, thanks to the house. From there, I can simply measure upwards to the desired roof height, making the whole structure level. The stones I’m using were originally split by hand when building the root cellar. They’ve since been used for the chimney, the porch foundation, and now they’ll carry the outdoor kitchen as well. The next step will be cutting the joinery for all the beams! A huge thank you to Tormek for sponsoring this video. Their sharpening systems have been a game changer for my woodworking, keeping my tools razor sharp for every step of the build. If you want to take your sharpening to the next level, check out the machine I use here: http://tormek.com/en/products/sharpening-machines/tormek-t-8-original?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=erik-grankvist&utm_campaign=video1 Stay sharp! The clothes that I am wearing are from Revolution Race 🌳🪵 Get the same clothes here: https://bit.ly/4nkgMZw ____ I am selling my own handmade wooden products!! My website: http://www.grankvist-outdoors.com I hand-craft my own cutting boards in the log cabin. I can only make a few at a time, so you have to be first to buy one when a new batch is released. Every board is signed by hand with its own unique number, representing how every cutting board is unique. They are made from hard nordic oak, making them extremely durable, holding up for a lifetime of abuse. Instead of having a plastic cutting board that really should be thrown away after 2 years. I was told that my dream of selling handmade products wouldn’t work in today's world where everything is mass produced. I want to prove them wrong. My goal is to expand into other handmade products. Making a series of lifetime quality handmade goods. Breaking free from mass production, supporting our environment. So check out my website: http://www.grankvist-outdoors.com ____ This is the gear that I use to make these videos possible: My main camera: https://amzn.to/3D060lt My second camera: https://amzn.to/3NHWWpZ My lens: https://amzn.to/3JHDCbd My drone: https://amzn.to/3rgvlEX These amazon links are affiliate links. By using these links I earn a small fee from your purchase, it does NOT cost you anything extra. Thank you for your support and be creative with your new gear! Thank you Stevie Antoniou for editing this video!