Making a wooden hay rake

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  • Making a wooden hay rake with a few simple hand tools for our summer mowing season. The handle is dry quarter sawn ash, the head green riven hickory and the teeth are dry riven hickory.
    This rake is my take on the old Swedish rakes from years ago. The green head will ensure tightness as it shrinks on the dry teeth and handle tenon. Last tooth also acts as a draw bored tenon keeping everything together.
    Finished with a mix of pine tar, canola oil, and citrus solvent.
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  • @terryteed1903
    @terryteed1903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This warms my heart to see traditional skills being put to good use. I hate our throw away culture.

  • @trevorbaugh1335
    @trevorbaugh1335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The draw bore that secures the handle to the head being the final middle tooth in the rake was absolutely awesome and unexpected. Beautiful and patient work.

    • @jeffdustin
      @jeffdustin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bravo! My thoughts exactly.

    • @j.chriswatson6847
      @j.chriswatson6847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I must admit, for a few seconds, I was asking, "Why is he boring at an angle for that drawcord peg?" Then came the head slap when I saw he had accounted for the actual rake of the tines. Yeah, not one of my most brilliant moments......

    • @r.h.7762
      @r.h.7762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is nothing new. It's an old style.

  • @Shuggysmama
    @Shuggysmama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I loved the video.
    Many people these days live in apartments and work in offices who have no idea from whence they came.
    Thank God I was raised on a farm and know the progression of my forefathers.
    You are fast becoming a master of your craft. I admire your appreciation of the old ways. Thank you.

    • @davidthomsen7876
      @davidthomsen7876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you don't mind my harsh words. We call them office whores.

    • @bobf12
      @bobf12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think he has already made the master grade.

  • @scottjones3966
    @scottjones3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Sir, I am 52 years old. When I was a kid I remember my grandpa telling me that the house grandma and him started out in was a 2 room grocery store someone in town gave them. The only condition was he had to move it. He told me, and I thought he was pulling my leg, he cut it in half and moved it out to the property on a horse drawn wagon. After watching you for a few years now I am convinced you could cut anything in half with a hand saw with enough fortitude and determination.

    • @Hollcall
      @Hollcall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I turned 70 in Sept. When I was 1 1/2 , Mum,Dad & I moved in with Mother's Parents. Huge Farm house [ 5 Bedrooms} on 1 ACRE of land on a res. Street . Street built up around us. There was an old barn on the property which Dad used as a Garage+Storage. First car , I remember was a '53 Pontiac. You could open one door fully and the other side most of the way. Would say it was 12-14 ft. wide. App. 30 Ft. long.By the time I was 13-14 the "sills" had rotted out. My Uncle { Mother'S Baby Brother } cut the barn, lengthwise with a Hand-saw.It was my job to cut it ALL up with a "Bucksaw". {Kids today don't know what that is........hahahaha} It was a pile of work. lol CHEERS--Stay Safe .............!

  • @arnjhon
    @arnjhon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Traditionally here in Norway the pegs' holes would be drilled with a Gimlet (called Navar in Norwegian. not the cocktail, of course ;-P). It's a conical drill dating back to the 10th century and is not restricted to size, but often the different sizes would have their own names. The 8mm (which I think is roughly 5/8") is called "Rivenavar" (rake gimlet) because it was mostly used to make peg holes on rakes during the winter.

    • @BoB4jjjjs
      @BoB4jjjjs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Interesting bit of information.

    • @barkebaat
      @barkebaat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hei Sindre ! Artig å høre fra en som vet hva han snakker om :-) Er du snekker av yrke ? Det er jeg ! Verdens beste yrke :D

    • @bigears4426
      @bigears4426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sindre Lindgren 8mm -5/16

  • @johnnymccracken5701
    @johnnymccracken5701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A man with the patients of Job and work ethics not to mention skills, and don't get me started on tools. Love your videos boss!

  • @tylerehrlich1471
    @tylerehrlich1471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been scything more and more, just using my hands to bundle the hay, dreaming of a hay rake. And now this dream of a hay rake built before my eyes. Gorgeous.

  • @larrycooper129
    @larrycooper129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I fell in love with this design many years ago when I saw Niklas Karlsson making tines for an old rake on youtube back in 2007 in a video called 'carving pegs for a rake'. Very nice work, lovely video, thank you for all you are doing to preserve these skills.

  • @leifhietala8074
    @leifhietala8074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Drawboring. That, friends, is a hallmark of handmade tools. The bore for the securing pin is drilled just a fuzz inboard of the actual location. Driving the pin cinches the head down all the tighter. You don't see that in machine-made equipment.

  • @johnhoffpauir743
    @johnhoffpauir743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That was so cool. Like seeing things made the old school way. Good job.

  • @kirstenwhitworth8079
    @kirstenwhitworth8079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's a beautiful rake! I had to order one from England a couple of years ago, not having much woodworking skills due to faulty depth perception. I love watching other folks make stuff. Thank you so much for the video. I hope you and yours are safe and healthy.

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have bad depth perception, and it doesn't seem to be the reason my wood working skills are so limited.

  • @liegesaboya8265
    @liegesaboya8265 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As I'm used to dream about living one or two centuries ago ( silently , ,
    the cities and everything were much beautiful ) your channel is like a time machine , makes me fell calm and happy , besides learning a lot about many issues on country living .
    Thanks very much .

  • @ryandavis7593
    @ryandavis7593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I am still waiting for that abysmal plastic wheel barrow to be replaced by a fine handmade version. Be sure to greet the cats in my behalf. Fine video as usual.

    • @CrimeVid
      @CrimeVid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      wooden wheelbarrows are hellish heavy !

  • @GLRDesignsdotcom
    @GLRDesignsdotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW...AMAZING!!!! Is it crazy that I'm a 52 year old single Mom and I WANT TO MAKE THIS?! LOL! :) :) Love the non-electric tools...this was super relaxing to watch! Thank you for sharing! :)

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it!

    • @GLRDesignsdotcom
      @GLRDesignsdotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrChickadee Thank you! If I do I'll send pics!! :) :)

  • @svenmarksven
    @svenmarksven 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    who else could make such a simple tool with sucj craftsmanship and attention to detail , beautiful as usual

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      everyone used to, but thank you!

  • @levvisballhare2660
    @levvisballhare2660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's hard to believe that he is this good with so little experience in woodworking. He is legit.

  • @louispassmore4740
    @louispassmore4740 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t get enough of your channel awesome video

  • @BoB4jjjjs
    @BoB4jjjjs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely bit of work and craftsmanship. Not seen one with a curve on the head before or the teeth at an angle, but it makes a lot of sense. The Swedish made a splendid looking Hay Rake and you have shown it from tree to finished Rake, Excellent.

  • @kentcostello8099
    @kentcostello8099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG that not a tool that's a work of art . I love seeing old tools been made. I love your videos and information keep it up and I hope you and your family and friends are staying safe at these hard times we are having now. Keep your head up and eyes open and keep moving forward. 👍👍🏽👍👍🏽🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧

  • @КонстантинСемёнов-ш9ц
    @КонстантинСемёнов-ш9ц 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Просто СУПЕР! Медитация с финалом прекрасного и полезного устройства!

  • @conradhomestead4518
    @conradhomestead4518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are a very patient individual. Nice craftsmanship 👍

  • @garethbaus5471
    @garethbaus5471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using a tine as a peg is an interesting way to hold the handle on.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job Josh, keeping the past alive and preserving our history is fantastic. Thanks for sharing with us and thanks for the great videos. Fred.

  • @uiop545
    @uiop545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    mr chickadee, everything you make is beautiful; my hat to you again.

  • @krisr1885
    @krisr1885 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! I love finding channels like this!

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very handy rake you made there Mr. C, I never seen one like yours before! Thank you for sharing.

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome

  • @troyna77
    @troyna77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my grandfather was an electrician in the ARMY during ww2. we he got out, he did residential electrical. some homes had no TEMP electricity lines, so he had to drill holes to run the wire through the studs of homes. he used the very same hand drill you used @12:53

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sounds like a smart man

  • @TITORRIGHT
    @TITORRIGHT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your inspiring video, work and setups everything is very tight. Nice to see a first responder with out a mask.

  • @calumblair
    @calumblair 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always look forward to new work from yourself , a pleasure to watch as always , esp in these times of social distancing , hello to all from here in Scotland, stay safe everyone

  • @AtEboli
    @AtEboli 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When Mr. Chickadee builds something, you know it's going to be done right, and it's going to look good.

  • @131dyana
    @131dyana 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing us the grass rake.

  • @RosaStringWorks
    @RosaStringWorks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job.

  • @deaf1030
    @deaf1030 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i had a wooden hay rake in childhood.goats appreciate this tool )

  • @ВладимирРоманцов-э8с
    @ВладимирРоманцов-э8с 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Здравствуйте. Ваша работа в наш век высоких технологий похожа на магию! Такое красивое волшебство! Большое спасибо за видео.

  • @adamcfmacdonald
    @adamcfmacdonald 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful. Thank you for making the video. Stay safe and be well.

  • @potookie4566
    @potookie4566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome project! Looks good and functional too

  • @fryreartechnology7611
    @fryreartechnology7611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Need a tool make a tool. That is a some awesome work. And a huge! I was thinking it was smaller. Nice relaxing video showing off your great skills, thank you

  • @retap3717
    @retap3717 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing patience and work that you do. Creating is in you. I commend you and your wife for this
    lifestyle you are digging into full tilt. Blessings.

  • @unitwoodworking5403
    @unitwoodworking5403 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this video in nature gives me a peace of mind and healing in this period.

  • @jackstrubbe7608
    @jackstrubbe7608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, a new build reminds me of my great grandfather, or when I worked at Greenfield Village, or both. This fine project touched both. Good health to you all! Keep Heart.

  • @Maxid1
    @Maxid1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hay, nice rake...

  • @Maxid1
    @Maxid1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you started using the spoke shave I started thinking how interesting it would be to see you make a steel banded wagon wheel. Not that you probably have any use for one, but with all the wood skills, and tools and now a forge. Just seems like a natural progression.

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well i could use a new wheelbarrow...

  • @waynelewis881
    @waynelewis881 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    There aren’t many who can keep their left hand as steady on the brace as you do.

  • @gunterschone8402
    @gunterschone8402 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video.
    The hay rake looks great.
    Many no longer know these wooden hay rakes, they only know the metal parts.
    The hay rake was (and maybe still is) made in winter and / or repaired by farmers. :-)

  • @pittschapelfarm2844
    @pittschapelfarm2844 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done! I made one probably 20 years ago. I still have it but quit using it and I left it out a whole winter. It's still ok, but it's more for looks only it doesn't look too good.

  • @randolphlearning5255
    @randolphlearning5255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spot on. Thank you mr. Chickadee. Happy Easter to you your wife and family.

    • @boooshes
      @boooshes 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Read the notes

  • @joshl90
    @joshl90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A draw bored tine. That’s so genius

  • @johnnygsdiy1981
    @johnnygsdiy1981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If I could give more than one 👍 I would! Excellent video!

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work of art!
    Watching you and listening to the hand planes peel the wood is so peaceful and satisfying. You add so much calm to times like these, its a privilege to watch a hand craftsman do the things that you do best and that is..., keeping a lost art and a way of life alive and well.
    Thanks so much MC, keep up the awesome work.👍👍👍

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Mr. Chickadee.
    👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always. That rake looks great and has a beautiful shape.
    Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards luck and health to all of you.

  • @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo
    @DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would like to see a video (and dimensions) of the making of the dedicated sawing bench! It looks very well designed and built. Very practical. Just the right height for Josh, Mr. Chickadee. Height is important; not everyone has the same length of lower leg. Too low and one's back will suffer. Too high and the leg that contacts the floor is strained; one doesn't want to stand on tip-toe!

  • @richparker7778
    @richparker7778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job ! If Roy is watching I'm sure he is proud of what you do.

  • @dr.skipkazarian5556
    @dr.skipkazarian5556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very fine "old world" craftsmanship (as always)….best wishes and stay healthy.

  • @therandom4648
    @therandom4648 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @leacocca
    @leacocca 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelente, amigo Chickadee. saludo desde Bs. Aires

  • @otto1971
    @otto1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You my friend are one of the top craftsman I have ever witnessed I have literally ran out of videos of yours to watch seen them all and you never cease to amaze!!

  • @daevranni6546
    @daevranni6546 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is one beautiful rake!

  • @kattihatt
    @kattihatt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Too beautiful to ever be used as a rake.

  • @MrGeroth
    @MrGeroth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @papaspeleo
    @papaspeleo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful as always!

  • @pavloskarakannas3877
    @pavloskarakannas3877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man you have a very educational channel. Its really helpful.

  • @nickpeterson8080
    @nickpeterson8080 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned out very nice. I'm sure very satisfying to make too. Great job!

  • @benthehandyman9667
    @benthehandyman9667 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So inspirational and such talent

  • @ShimodaLife
    @ShimodaLife 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll echo other comments. Loved the way you used the center tine as a draw bore and peg. Lots of quick questions running through my head until you got to that point. Beautiful rake!

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @robertocabin6618
    @robertocabin6618 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a genius !

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice rake.

  • @VikingRaider
    @VikingRaider 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a fellow craftsman and survivalist I have been absolutely enamored of your videos since day 1: All of them. Also, - completely enthralled by your perseverance, versatility, and sheer power of will to undertake each phenomenal task in it's place amidst this monumental adventure to live as you dream: by your own counsel. The admiring audience wishes you nothing but vast success and well being, and may the endless challenges bring you fulfillment; and the experience bond your familys' love ever tighter! Bless you.
    .
    Ps. Where can I send you some safety glasses?!

  • @PopPopTerry
    @PopPopTerry 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job

  • @nickg5250
    @nickg5250 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wonderful channel, one of the best

  • @troyna77
    @troyna77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @7:22 nice technique. learned something. ty !!!

  • @Maxid1
    @Maxid1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice use of the bevel t.

  • @EldarKinSlayer
    @EldarKinSlayer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    St Roy's Le Petit Roubou as a saw bench! I considered that including setting a doweling block into it but could not justify the extra wood for what to me would have been a vanity piece. To see one well loved and used brings me joy.

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      was my primary workbench for years, after upgrading, still wanted to use it for something...

  • @michaelwhiteoldtimer7648
    @michaelwhiteoldtimer7648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    REALLY NICE PROJECT, RAKE LOOKS REALLY NICE

  • @daveyjoweaver5183
    @daveyjoweaver5183 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely job and I Thank You Kindly! Love, Light, Peace and Good Health to the Chickadee Clan! DaveyJO in Pa.

  • @robertgsands3521
    @robertgsands3521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A dull tool ceases to be a tool and becomes an foe.

  • @JotZet
    @JotZet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Master at work... keep on dont stop 👍🏻

  • @chuckholton4666
    @chuckholton4666 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular!!!!

  • @DreadX10
    @DreadX10 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    8:43 Somebody really likes a pointy pencil!

    • @truus5653
      @truus5653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ha ha ha ha , yes I did see that to LOL

  • @dietrichnsons
    @dietrichnsons 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aaaaaaaand now I wanna go make a wooden hay rake that I didn’t know I needed. Another great and inspiring video🤙🏻

  • @davidharrison5665
    @davidharrison5665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nicely done, as usual. Have you considered using, or making, a shaving horse to help with some of these more subtle shaping requirements?

  • @brandonjackson7168
    @brandonjackson7168 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible

  • @leepetridge5858
    @leepetridge5858 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful work

  • @gilleslairaudat8830
    @gilleslairaudat8830 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bien fabriqué , j'ai déjà vu des anciens rateaux de ce type dans des restaurants .

  • @jacknobrex
    @jacknobrex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always beautiful work.

  • @singJJBplay
    @singJJBplay 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For some reason, the sound of the handplane near the beginning of the video made me think, "One, two! One, two! And through and through
    ,The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!" What a lovely sound. :D

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good looking rake, next you should make a wooden pitchfork and another one with a forged steel head.

  • @IveysFamilyFactotum
    @IveysFamilyFactotum 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great looking tools as always your work is awesome. Thanks for the video.

  • @larrypointer7660
    @larrypointer7660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job .

  • @ginog4480
    @ginog4480 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work, thank you

  • @leehenry1165
    @leehenry1165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is so cool! I may have to make one!

  • @nosaltiesandrooshere7488
    @nosaltiesandrooshere7488 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍 = there is nothing left to say! Everything is perfect!

  • @jojii
    @jojii 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pegs seem like a perfect use for the treadle lathe

    • @MrChickadee
      @MrChickadee  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      could be, but much faster/easier this way

  • @VALYCOSTAS
    @VALYCOSTAS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work sir....

  • @anthonypiligno7618
    @anthonypiligno7618 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks pretty nice. ... Very handy 👍👌😉...... JJ....

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow watching you reminds me of my grandpa he maid shovel , hoe, hand axe handles, his dad was a blacksmith. That rake is awesome love your work. take care my friend god bless and happy easter

  • @yv6eda
    @yv6eda 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is Art!

  • @phillipparker8947
    @phillipparker8947 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice my friend

  • @bay4west
    @bay4west 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the rake bring back memories of ggf he had a rake simulare to your but it a saxion design he used it to rakr the hay in the shoots obove each stall

  • @venahopik3558
    @venahopik3558 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. you are perfekt vorker nothing fake