Man I really like to see these little videos. It seems you English guys have far more fairs and open air festivals like this then we have here in Germany.
A very enjoyable film Harry, Thank you for posting. You would never think, straight off the top of your head how much work goes into something like this. a great eye opening film. N.
Lots of fun Harry, wish I could have been there! Phil won 3rd place on his first try, that's great. I think he would have gotten first place if he could have gotten it off the ground!LOL! I couldn't help noticing the shaving horses they were using. I am in the process of making me one as I need to turn out a bunch of handles for some blacksmith hammers and swagging heads I got from my brother. I seem to like the English style better for my needs. Oh yeah,, i really would have like to got a good look at that beautiful steam traction engine in the background! Looks like a fun day for all! Take care.
You could enter next year Zed...get the date in your diary now! - there is so much to see there! I will post a film on a couple of the buildings sometime, one of which was originally on the site of Bough Beech Reservoir, near to where I grew up....before it got moved 60 miles or so to save it.
That's really cool, I like how these events are judged, I think it keeps the quality high and it makes sure things are actually functional. The dutch word for broom is actually "bezem", it's pronounced "bay-sum", fun to see that word being used in English :) Thanks for sharing again, Harry!
Nice film Harry thank you, its helpful for me. I have question. The stool/workbench you guy's are working on is something I could use very much. Whats i called? Is there a blueprint so I can make it myself? I don't think its for sale here in the Netherlands. Thank you
Hi probably chestnut...we use chestnut in Kent as there is a lot of it in the woods...partial hangover from the ancient iron industry, and because it is good in rot situations like fencing.
Hi Edward - I use a scorp for hollowing out chair seats, but this one is shaped differently....it does look like a scorp, but the blade is at a different angle, and I understand its referred to as a roundshave or round shave, its a rare tool and is very much sought after by broom squires.
Yes we call the tool a roundshave. Probably a local name. I got mine from a friend and it was his grandfathers. Besom making was a local industry here - as is the name Broom Squire. Although they are normally roughly made they are specific to the size of pole to be shaved and work best when used on a shaving break rather than a horse. In my experience its one of those tools where toolmakers today struggle to make one that works as well as those knocked up by people using them generations ago.
Man I really like to see these little videos. It seems you English guys have far more fairs and open air festivals like this then we have here in Germany.
A very enjoyable film Harry, Thank you for posting. You would never think, straight off the top of your head how much work goes into something like this. a great eye opening film. N.
Hoping for a better place next year, so we will have to go again......
Great day out - recomended visit for anyone in the area, lots to see and do
in my place philippines in Bohol we dont have Birch tree... i used twigs from coconut tree and tugas tree the handle ..its more fun making broom .....
Fascinating! I might have a go at this. 🌳
Lots of fun Harry, wish I could have been there! Phil won 3rd place on his first try, that's great. I think he would have gotten first place if he could have gotten it off the ground!LOL! I couldn't help noticing the shaving horses they were using. I am in the process of making me one as I need to turn out a bunch of handles for some blacksmith hammers and swagging heads I got from my brother. I seem to like the English style better for my needs. Oh yeah,, i really would have like to got a good look at that beautiful steam traction engine in the background! Looks like a fun day for all! Take care.
Great stuff Harry, how cool to have seen Phil one third place on his first ever attempt, such a nice bloke. I got to give that a try sometime ~Peace~
You could enter next year Zed...get the date in your diary now! - there is so much to see there! I will post a film on a couple of the buildings sometime, one of which was originally on the site of Bough Beech Reservoir, near to where I grew up....before it got moved 60 miles or so to save it.
Interesting. I use broomweed for the bristles of my brooms
The tool in the opening footage is called a Scorpio
Mother in law's birthday soon so this afternoon I made one.😀 Turned out pretty good so thanks for the explanation.
Great
That's really cool, I like how these events are judged, I think it keeps the quality high and it makes sure things are actually functional. The dutch word for broom is actually "bezem", it's pronounced "bay-sum", fun to see that word being used in English :) Thanks for sharing again, Harry!
Interesting, a similar word but with different pronunciation.......here the word is pronounced besom or beesom....thanks for your comment
So much fun.
Nice film Harry thank you, its helpful for me. I have question. The stool/workbench you guy's are working on is something I could use very much. Whats i called? Is there a blueprint so I can make it myself? I don't think its for sale here in the Netherlands. Thank you
awesome
Thanks
What is the handle made of?
Hi probably chestnut...we use chestnut in Kent as there is a lot of it in the woods...partial hangover from the ancient iron industry, and because it is good in rot situations like fencing.
Gr8 film
Which material is used for the broomhead??
Its birch twigs held in place with wire
Looks like fun.
Playgrounds for old geezers.....we need more of those.
There's nothing more dangerous than an idle geezer.....I should know.
Ah the good old days without masks and fear of dying cause your around other humans hope we can return to it some day!
Yes absolutely I think we all want that...I miss meeting so many very interesting people at these events.
It's a Scorp not a Scorpio! Technology trying to tell me what I want to say!
Hi Edward - I use a scorp for hollowing out chair seats, but this one is shaped differently....it does look like a scorp, but the blade is at a different angle, and I understand its referred to as a roundshave or round shave, its a rare tool and is very much sought after by broom squires.
Yes we call the tool a roundshave. Probably a local name. I got mine from a friend and it was his grandfathers. Besom making was a local industry here - as is the name Broom Squire.
Although they are normally roughly made they are specific to the size of pole to be shaved and work best when used on a shaving break rather than a horse. In my experience its one of those tools where toolmakers today struggle to make one that works as well as those knocked up by people using them generations ago.
Harry Rogers VERY similar I'd say. Well according to Goole images anyway.
The bristles are too long and the handles are too short and too thin
hahahaha i like it