Rib Day! It Looks Like a Canoe!! BIRCH BARK CANOE BUILD | DIY | PIONEER | BUSHCRAFT
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2022
- The birch bark canoe is nearing completion! Peter makes the gunnel caps and then, on the most exciting day of the canoe build, drives the ribs into place. He then attaches the gunnel caps using square pegs into round holes. All that remains is to pitch the outside seams!!
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Many moons ago I said that I am really looking forward to the Birch bark canoe built. Well, it exceeded even my expectations. It sure is a massive project and a much bigger job than I thought. It is fascinating and a joy to watch.
Thanks Christiaan. It is indeed a huge time commitment for something so small and light. One must enjoy the journey and not simply the destination when starting a birch bark canoe build. You’ve followed us from the start. Apparently the last Video was our 100th and I believe you have commented on all of them. We sincerely appreciate your support.
Agree with giving time …. Peter you know a LOT about the different woods and their properties. Likely the Native and pioneers knew even more than you! And that’s saying a lot! I’ve noticed, even in the buildings and old farm equipment and tools of my parents 160 year old farm, they knew a lot about what wood species for what purpose. Add into that, they had to use the indigenous resources. The building roof rafters are all tamerac ( bark on ).
Wow wow wow!!! We watched all 4 last videos !!! Unbelievable!! Just pure joy and inspiration to watch you and your wife ! You give us such joy ! Thankyou beyond measure !
Well, thank you for the compliments and encouraging words.
I've really enjoyed watching you build this canoe from the start to now almost finished. Thank you for sharing each step in detail. Can't wait for your maiden voyage!!👍
We’re glad you’re enjoying Stephanie and appreciate your support of our endevour.
Great timing 😁😀😃😆😄
Good morning from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing this video and adventures in history
Top of the morning to you Earl.
Some Magic seems to happen at 10:20 when one can see the subtle conforming of the canoe into the final shape as Peter gently taps in the Rib. Excellent film making again!
It is pretty near to see that transformation. Cathy does an amazing job of capturing the process.
Peter thanks to both you and Kathy for creating and producing such a wonderful and interesting historic and worthwhile channel to watch, God Bless you good folks with good health, protect you in your travels, prosperous in your work creating such wonderful historic videos to watch and enjoy. Your historic boat and cabin builds' are in a league by themselves.
We appreciate your kind words and find them very encouraging.
After hours of work the reward is getting close. Can't wait until it's all done and it's maiden voyage is upon us. Thanks Peter for outstanding videos
Appreciate that Phillip.
I feel a satisfaction of accomplishment just getting to watch you build it .. how you must feel , being so Much a part of it , with your hands on Every piece of it .. you are certainly connected to the build .. what an interesting series ..
Onward and Upward is the Watchword ..
Thanks Jeff. Given the huge time commitment, it is the kinda job you want to finish and at the same time you don’t.
100th video of the channel. Almost 50K subscribers. The birch bark canoe almost finish. An amazing video and excellent craftmanship. Great job Peter and Cathy 👍
Wow, we didn’t realize that we’d produced 100 videos . You sure have been a great supporter of. Our endevour.
Again Peter, I have really enjoyed watching this whole build from concept, through harvesting, and parts manufacturing, to build till now, looking forward to the finishing and launching. Couldn't help but noticing as you were installing the ribs how the out side of the canoe where it is stiched, resembles a good pair of jeans/pants or a sail canvas seam, guess that's because you've done such a good job on piecing and stiching up the bark, a big Hoozah to you now and, we'll give you three when your padeling and hopefully not bailing water.
Thank you. Oh my bailing water ,lol. Should be in the water this week as our episodes are always a week behind my progress.
Brilliant!! Both the design, and anyone with the primitive skills to make one.
Thank you.
A beautiful finished canoe is clearly in sight. Thanks Cathy and Peter for all your hard work, and making it possible for us to come along,have a Great Weekend and Take Care 🙂.
Thanks Donald, Glad you’re enjoying our journey.
Awesome, She's almost ready for the water. Truly an incredible process, we have all enjoyed you sharing this build. Can't wait for the first time in the water, you and yours take care Peter!
Not too. Long now.
WOW! Your knowledge and experience shines through with every step and process completed on this beautiful and graceful craft. I am looking forward to seeing how she handles on the water and portages.... then seeing how she behaves with a full load of equipment on a "Voyage Of Discovery"! Simply WOW! Good Times Ahead! Well Done!
Only a couple of more days!
'SHE'S a WORK-OF-AR!' Peter! WELL DONE! I find it MOST amazing all the 'Gift' behind a simple tree. It's breathing, it's shade, it's fruit, it's shelter, nests and refuge 4 animals, timber for wood-working and heat and then the birthing of a canoe. I noticed a few wounds for all your hard labors and can sense the final; "AHHhhhhh" of sheer delight, as U paddle with Catherine. BLISSFUL moments of the 'True Joys' experienced in a life well-lived. You MUST be 'tickled pink'! My gratitude 2 U and Catherine 4 sharing this wonderful adventure. "A harvest of peace is produced from a seed of contentment." (proverbs). Health and God's blessing.
You new comments are the highlight of my day Marie. I love that Proverb, I think i might have to use it.
Looking very good. Awesome build and traditional craftsmanship Peter.
Appreciate your kind words.
One can.sense the excitement (& tension) in the air.
You're making me edgy!!
You must have a memory like a bear trap - I'd have 900 page instruction book on hand - and very large pile of damaged timber & temper to match.
Can't wait for next video.
You’ve given me my evening smile.
simply: wow!
Thank you.
That was impressive. Can't wait for the finale.
Thank you.
It is a thing of beauty Peter. I can see what you mean by it being 'alive' and I'm sure when it gets in the water it will prove to be a real delight. AMazing ingenuity of the first people - and amazing skills you have acquired too. Well done. Hugely interesting videos.
Your comments are both flattering and encouraging, thanks Jim.
Never knew how much work and the hours it took to build a canoe! My hats off to both of you guys!
It is a wee bit of a time commitment but, oh so worth the effort.
Hey ya'll! I see that we are about ready to set sail! Beautiful job ya'll have done! Can't wait to get in the water.
Only a few things left to do.
Very cool. It s sort of like a basket
A big one at that!
You have the patience of Job. That canoe is a beautiful work of art.
Thanks Douglas.
I can't imagine undertaking such a project!!! A rifle is easy compared to that! Thanks again..so interesting.
I’ve build 3 flintlocks and yes your spot on. About a hundred hours for a musket build and about 500 to 600 for a canoe.
a lot of hot water and patience to build that thank you
Thank you. They say patience is the best tool in the tool box.
Beautiful canoe. Amazing project. It restores ones faith in the ingenuity of man. Looking forward to seeing it on the water.
Thanks Peggy. My, but you’ve been a loyal follower and it is certainly appreciated.
Howsthe family doing Can't wait for more fire chats
The clan is just fine, Mike and I trust yours as well. Lots of history by the hearth coming this winter once I hole up.
She is a beauty, well done Pete🐣
Thanks Peter.
She is a thing of beauty! Nicely done!
Thanks Ian. I trust weren’t hurt in battle.
Nope! Just hot!! You?
Beautiful work love to see the boat in in person a very good Craftsman thank you for the video I enjoyed it so much Bob
Thanks Bobby and you are welcome anytime.
@@TheWoodlandEscape well thank you you are too welcome to come to my shop too
It's come a long way. Love watching the whole build. Can't wait to the Maiden Voyage!
Yo you and me both, Jason. Might have to take a break and take it for a few days historically camping.
Loo!s so good, getting closer to be able to use it! Great stuff!
Almost there Tammy.
Hello Peter and I hope all are well. I forgot to drop a comment when I watched the other day. Beautiful work my friend. Thanks for sharing
Hey Micheal, appreciate your encouraging feedback. You must have seen all the episodes and last weeks was video 100. That makes you one hardcore and very loyal follower. Appreciate your continued support.
Such a fine-looking canoe!! I have enjoyed watching the process very much! Now, if it doesn't leak you'll be in fine shape!!
Thanks Jan and glad you’ve found the series interesting. Should be in the water either tomorrow or the next day.
I Like it Peter! looking good!
Thanks Kendall.
Congratulations! Very exciting to see your beautiful canoe coming together!
Thank you.
Wow the canoe is looking fantastic there eh! can't wait for the maiden voyage... thanks for sharing
Thanks Denis … close enough to taste it now!
Fantastic job Peter AND Kathy. :)
Thanks Ron, coming from you it means a lot.
Amazing!
Thank you! Cheers!
Thoroughly enjoy watching your projects. Especially the canoe.
In our earlier days we participated in French & Indian War reenacting with the Thunder Creek Long Rifles.
Love the fiddle music.
Thanks Larry. You sound like a man of my own heart.
Looking good Peter.
Thank you.
You're simply amazing You do great work! Looking forward to the maiden voyage!
Thank you.
Absolutely beautiful. Piece of love and art Peter. Can wait to see you guys to use it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Manuel… soon very soon!
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! I hope you know how blessed you are to be in an environment with such wonderful resources. And to top that have the skills to utilize them at a master craftsman level. As a follow up to this series, it would be interesting to see the care and maintenance as well as repairs that could be made to preserve your work of art. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Not a days go by that I don’t consider myself blessed with where I hang my hat. It is totally private with a crazy amount of resources. Watch your top knot my friend.
Almost there! This has been an awesome series thanks for showing us how it's done!
Glad you’ve enjoyed, Glenn.
Really fascinated by the process and enjoyed watching it come together. Thanks to both of you for taking the time to film and share this project. Good luck on your maiden voyage! Well done!
Thanks Steven, it should be on the water today, just a couple of head boards to make.
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this build, thanks Peter, you are the man. Beautiful boat. (Old guy from Arkansas)🇺🇸
You have indeed Ed not only followed us but, commented on each and we certainly appreciate it.
haha it happens fast! i`m 70 also thought we looked close in age. your doing a fine job! love the channel buddy!
Ah a man of my vintage! Thanks Kendall.
I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode of this canoe build! Amazing craftsmanship and knowledge NOT often found in our so-called modern, educated, civilized world. Honestly, I have a most difficult time calling our current world any of those descriptives as it more often appears to me that we are just a bunch of trained monkey's that know how to turn on and off a light switch without any knowledge of how it works or where the electricity comes from ..........gee, did I just describe our current Congress?
I don’t know about you Congress but, certainly a very close description of our Federal Government. As to our modern world, on a trip to a nature centre I overheard a group of school kids ( perhaps 10 years old) ask their teacher, who feeds the wildlife!
The build just keeps getting better and better! Thank you and Cathy for all your hard work!
Thanks Grant.
Hi Peter, It's been great following along as your come closer to the completion of the canoe, and I can't wait for your next series of ventures.
Thanks Hayward. Wished you were closer to help me plan my next project, the smith shop.
What a true piece of art
Kind of you to say so. We appreciate your interest in our endevour.
❤😊😊
good information. Being with nature is happiness
It is indeed … my kind of therapy!
Absolutely Beautiful.
Thank you.
That is impressive craftsmanship, thank you for sharing the experience.
Thanks James, glad you’re enjoying.
Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks Larry. A bark canoe is rather pleasing to the eye.
Wow, truly a beautiful craft, a work of art 👏
Thanks Jack.
Hello from southern Ontario near Newmarket just want to say I love your channel and the work you do is perfect just perfect god bless you and your loved ones
Thank you, we appreciate your interest and support.
You are an amazing craftsman Peter !
Thank you for the kind words.
👍👍👍✌
Love watching the cabin build and now the canoe build !! Doing your own thing in your own time you should be proud!! And thanks for sharing your adventures with us .
Glad you’re enjoying, Jimmy.
This was mesmerising. Wonderful skills and knowledge. Many thanks for sharing. Can't wait for the next one!
Always the encouraging words, thanks Amanda.
Damn that is so, so pretty. 🤗🐻
They aren’t hard to look at, that’s for sure and for certain!
Hi Peter,
Another fascinating video. Thank you.
Thanks Joe
"Peg O' My Heart!" By the time this canoe has her 'maiden voyage," it will be an "Old Maiden" voyage. These devices do take time.
It is indeed a major time commitment, James.
Great, very educational and historical content 👍🇺🇸
Thanks David.
Wow , putting the ribs in transformed her , it looks so aesthetically pleasing, and professional , she is looking really good , absolutely beautiful . What a marvel . can't wait to see her in the water , thank you so much for sharing this , it's amazing to see a pice of bark , roots , and some spilt wood turn into a useable pice of art . And I see now how the bark ,the sheaving , and the ribs all act together to make her sturdy , strong , and durable like you said they are . When you but the ribs in she came to life for me , it was amazing.
Thanks Walt. Actually a bark canoe does seem and feel when one is paddling, like a living thing!
Just love your videos, where on earth did you learn how to make a birch bark canoe. I can hardly wait to see its maiden voyage. Keep your powder dry
A Métis fellow in Northern Ontario taught me 17 years ago. Should be on the water in a day or two. Watch your top knot!
Masterful, Peter! Great series.
Encouraging words James, thank you.
Great set of build videos!! I really enjoyed learning how they were built by you!
Thank you.
WOW that did morphed into a canoe just before my eyes 👀 looking amazing lost art right there. So beautiful great job Peter now we have to wait till next week 😃. Be safe out there!
It is amazing to see the form change . We appreciate your continued support Lawrence.
Spectacular job Brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure through time and hello from Detroit Michigan USA Great video
Thanks for your continued interest.
I am so impressed. Its beautiful.
Thanks Judy.
Great job! I love that canoe!
Thank you.
almost done
We are indeed Brandon … thanks for your interest.
That's beautiful
Thank you.
Awesome, brings back the meaning of handmade. Tried to find you on Facebook no luck. Received my Knives from South Mountain Forge today they are great.
I’ve got me a couple of Nicks fine blades myself. There should be a link on each of our releases. You can also contact us at our email address.
Will have the Pennsylvania Rifle Monday
you sure boil an awful lot of water in a awful small pot! So interesting.
Actually I dip fro a large one. Keep boiling on the fire. Glad you’re enjoying.
Looking great!!!
Thank you.
That’s a beautiful, little elegant canoe.❤️ can you stop working for awhile once you start on a canoe? Could you say…. Let it set over the winter and finish it in the spring?
You most certainly can. Often I’ll make ribs and sheathing in the winter beside the wood stove for a spring build
@@TheWoodlandEscape Oh that’s good…. It would take me several summers to get it done I’m sure🐝🤗❤️
Beautiful work!
Thanks Chester.
Awesome man great process love the wood working love watching you work on wood and building great stuff and that cabin love it
Thanks again Chad for your interest in our endevour.
Your welcome my pleasure buddy interesting stuff
You doing good job 👌👍
Thank you.
Lookin good!!!
Thanks Daniel
Great video Peter really enjoyed this one !
Appreciate that Stephen.
Great skill,impressive
Thanks James.
I sure would like to paddle that when it's done.
Drop in and take her for one.
Such a beautiful piece of craftsmanship, can’t seem to find the words to explain how it’s beauty makes me feel.
I want to thank the both of you for this wonderful video.👍
Thanks Richard. As to the beauty, they aren’t hard on the eyes, that’s for sure and for certain.
verry nice Stuff
Thank you.
Hi Peter, I’m catching up on all of your videos. Question : When were screws available to the pioneers and settlers? I’m really enjoying you channel, very interesting and informative. Thanks. Steve.
Iron screws were around long before the colonists arrived at Jamestown. They were hand made one at time from usually square stock pig iron, file round and then the threads were hand file. Hard to fathom. I have a friend who hand makes the entire lock mechanism for flintlocks including the screws. Until I saw his amazing work I thought I had patience, lol. We appreciate your interest and support in our endevour, Steve.
Another great video as always Peter. It's been a real treat watching the canoe build. Glad to be along for the journey as your channel grows. You and Cathy are real treasures. Have a great one ☺️
We’re glad your paddling alone as well.
Hi Peter, Great job walking your viewers through the process. What a wonderful journey you have taken watching this canoe build bringing history back to life! I commend you on your vast knowledge and craftsmanship
Always encouraging words Gil, thank you.
I'm looking forward to see the finished product and the launch. I'm sure you are as well.
Indeed Mark, I’m thinking this afternoon, yeah!
Hi Peter
And to you Panos.
Magnificent job Peter, it’s been amazing to watch you build your canoe.
Every step of the way I keep wondering how the natives did it without the relatively modern tools you’ve used.
Looking forward to the launch.
They actually had specific canoe building tools that date back approximately 3000 years. Almost as good as the steel used after European contact.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Exploring those tools and methods would be an excellent “wee bit of history”.
Peter, that's a great episode. I was wondering about when you were splitting out the gunwale caps. I'm wondering if you can control the split when everything is horizontal and sagging downwards. That's anwenjoyable way to work wh.en it involves something you like doing. It's not work anymore.
It certainly isn’t a job David. As to splitting, if it is clear, straight grained, once the froe has found a growth ring it will follow it.