How to Restore and Sharpen a Cross Cut Saw|Pioneer Life|Homesteading|18'th Century Skills
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2022
- Peter discusses the history of the cross cut saw while restoring it. He burnishes the blade of the antique 19'th century saw. Then he gives a tutorial on how to sharpen it. He uses three simple tools, a jointer, a depth gauge and a bastard file. The 18'th century homestead is hit by a winter storm which turns the forest into a winter wonderland but puts a heavy snow burden on the roof of the cabin. Peter must climb onto the roof and shovel off the snow.
If you are enjoying our videos, please continue to like each week's episode and subscribe to our channel - this helps us bring you unique content and a little bit of history every week.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Shane Kelly
SOCIAL MEDIA
TH-cam - / @thewoodlandescape
Instagram - / the.woodland.escape
Facebook - / the.woodland.escape
MUSIC
The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friend - Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald
#bushcraft #18thcenturypioneerlife #selfreliance #northamericanhistory #pioneerlife #homesteading #frontierlife #selfsufficiency #crosscutsaw
The new coat is awesome
Your very observant … it is a warm one.
Merci a toi pour cette page D Histoire j ai bientot 61 ans et un tres grand bravo a toi et ton équipe ❤😊❤😊
Thankkyouvery much. Our team consists of Cathy and I,lol. We certainly appreciate your interest.
you're a patient man Peter
Well at least during your visits, Karl or when the cameras rolling.
It’s a pleasure to watch you Peter
Thank you, Micheal.
One of the highlights of my week is watching your videos. Man, oh man! There's a lot to sharpening one of those saws, isn't there? How did your deer hunt turn out? Thanks, Mr. Kelly.
We ended up with 2 small 8 pointers … lots of winter meat!
You got that saw looking real nice. If I had seen that at the swap meet or an antique store I would’ve thought how nice that look hanging on my wall, it was a real treat watching you bring it back to life. Also, I was quite surprised to learn that the use of large cross cut saw is relatively new.
Thanks to both of you for another wonderful video.
Thanks Richard, we appreciate your feedback.
Great story about your grandfather and very edifying episode! Kudos!
I never would have imagined how much ingenuity went into making a saw blade like that. Amazing.
Indeed and if one thinks about it, it has no moving parts.
@@TheWoodlandEscape lol...true!
A search on "crosscut saw" is what brought me to your channel and I'm now working my way forward from your first episode and enjoying each segment. As I mentioned in an earlier comment, I'm a long time saw filer and would gladly file up your saw as a "thank you" for your program. I'm in Northern Michigan, so probably not too far as the crow flies from your location.
Thanks for the kind words. As to that crow fling, he has a bit of a jaunt … we live in Eastern Ontario.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I was noticing the rock on your property and it looked more like dolomite than Shield. Figured you weren't too far from Georgian Bay. Just a long canoe trip across the big water.....
As a joiner You are taught how to sharpen your tools and l was lucky as my dad was a joiner too he would teach me how to sharpen my saws 🪚 and the one thing that he told me is your cross cut that if it’s used on wet wood is to give it a little more set than usually as this helps the saw too cut and not Bind up all of these little tips my dad told me you never forget and if my dad finds out I have not been using my tools properly I would still get a clip around the ear 👂 🤣 good times with my dad I will never forget my best friend great video as always you are a great story teller stay safe 👏👏😊
Ah yes, the clip behind the ear … it did get ones attention . When I’d screw something up my dad would say “ well did you learn anything”! As to saw set, you do not a wider kerf in wet wood.
That cross cut saw is looking nice after you restored it Peter.
Thank you and it cuts very well now.
Thanks for sharing Peter. I asked awhile back if you had any sharpening videos and we'll now you do! Be safe and stay warm! Thanks again.
Thanks Michael.
Much respect to our forefathers👍
Indeed, Brenda.
I’m always learning something new on your channel
When we stop learning, we might as well be dead. Thanks for your kind compliment.
Hi from frozen Syracuse NY USA everyone
I have an old saw like this from my dad, now I know how and why it is designed the way it is! Definitely gonna find me one of those jigs, then ill be cutting up firewood like a pro!
They are a pretty efficient tool once sharpened properly.
Great video relaxing to sound of file enjoying a coffee what a way to enjoy a moment on a Sunday thanks. Stay safe
I might just go brew up a pot and take a few moments myself. We’re glad you’re enjoying.
Your content is such a joy, sir. I never understood why a crosscut saw had different shaped teeth until now, but am still a tad baffled by why the saw was binding. I know you mentioned the teeth needed further filing to adjust the set and pitch for soft and hard wood, so maybe a future video could finish the process and explain how teeth set and pitch affect blade binding. Thanks for all your time and effort, and hoping your 2022 is off to a great start!
Set is not done by filing, it is done by taken the cutting teeth and off setting them by about 5 thousands of an inch or so out from the blade. The resulting cut wood fiber leaves a kerf ( the width of the cut) that is approximately twice the width of the blade. This gives clearance on the blade, removing any friction. Thanks for your feedback, I’ll attempt to demonstrate in an upcoming episode.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Hey thanks for clarifying and offsetting makes more sense now, but still not sure why the blade was binding and how teeth set is adjusted for both hard and/or soft wood. For example, if the typical offset is double the blade width what would be the best pitch for different types of wood, and why again binding occurs. Perhaps some solid questions for a conclusion video on your blade sharpening. Again, much thanks for humoring my inquisitive nature. 🙂
Hi Peter.
Another very interesting film! How often would a saw of that type that was in regular use need sharpening and resetting? I realise this would depend on how much usage the saw had but I’d guess it was used a heck of a lot back in the 18th Century. You mentioned that it is easier to cut wood in the Winter due to no sap so was the saw a seasonal tool only requiring sharpening etc in the Spring ready for the next Winter use or would it require sharping many time during that period? Would it have been used throughout the year and if so would sap in the trees blunt the teeth quicker than when used in the winter? Also, I noticed there was a lot of ‘whip’ in the blade when you started using it and then you only seemed to use the section nearest to the handle so would such a saw have really been a two handed job with a handle on both ends allowing a push me pull me type of action which would stop the blade flexing? So many questions I hear you shout! 😂
Best wishes,
Mark
PS. I couldn’t believe the depth of that snow on your cabin roof! A testament to your building skills that the roof didn’t collapse under the weight……I’m sure the roofs of the houses in the UK would have fallen in with that weight on them! 🙂
You weren't kidding! You did get alot of snow! I'm north west of you and I don't feel we got that much snow. Again thanks for video! I too have one of those cross cut saws. I haven't as yet recondition it yet! Thanks for the tips.
Yup, been a great winter for snowshoeing. So much easier to get around on the snow than tripping over dead falls all day.
So interesting Peter. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks for your support Paul, your feedback is always positive.
Great video. For ten years as a volunteer for the US Forest Service I cut hundreds of trees with a two man cross cut. Chain saws are forbidden in the wilderness. It was hard work, but a good sharp saw made all the difference.
Someone just related an Abraham Lincoln quote “ If I had 8 hours to cut a tree, I’d spend 7 hours sharpening the knife”.
I haven’t heard glasses called spectacles in a long time. Old school😃
That’s me, old school, for sure and for certain.
Thank you 👍🏴
Thanks Peter for another entertaining and informative video, and thank you Catherine for your amazing videography as always!
TC
Much appreciated and I’ll pass on your kind compliment to Cathy.
That was Awesome ❣💫
Thanks Peter❄🎵🎶🎵🕯
Super helpful and You are a
Great Teacher 🤲☕
Homeschooling 101❣🙏
Thanks Sandy, your feedback is always appreciated.
I’ve seen that tool before, but never knew what it was.
Thanks for the demonstration and keep up the great work.
Excellent just excellent!.....ATB
Thank you.
Mr. Pete ......my goodness! How on earth do you know soooooo much....let alone - all of your "wee bit of history" You sir are a degree in history and I am an eager student . As always....take care and be safe!!!!! Robin
Thanks, Robin, we do appreciate your continued support.
Clearly this vid demonstrates how 'appreciation and gratitude' must be built up over time. I can't imagine ANYONE simply dropping into the lifestyle you have chosen without going mad. It must be slowly learned, and absorbed and bit by bit assimilated as we have long left the ways of the past. To get 'there from here' is a reversal by increments. You've come a long way Peter/Catherine in this journey. Your vibrant and ready smile, reveal the 'rewards' are now outweighing the challenges. I am happy for you both and pray you fare well in health to continue many a year. I love Abraham Lincoln, and enjoy his wit/wisdom. He is quoted; "If I get 8 hours to cut a tree I'll spend 7 hours to sharp my knife." I could just feel your roof give a 'sigh of relief' when you dropped it's load. Wonderful teaching, thank-you most kindly for sharing with us your time/talents. God bless you n' yours.
I too love Abe Lincoln’s wit. He has literally made some of the most profound quotes as well as the humorous ones … often in the same breath. Thanks, Marie for your continued interest.
I have a bunch of bucking saws. They are called chainsaws. Mostly they are Stihl, but I have an original Poulan, a MAC, XL12 Homelite and a Husky. My favorite saw for big rounds is my MS 360 and for smaller stuff I have my choice - 021, 024, 025 or bigger stuff my MS 260 Pro. I generally like to use my 021 because it starts the easiest and is the lightest. I take my glasses of when I am sharpening a chainsaw. I see better, up close, without them. Put a little turpentine on the blade. That helps it cut without binding.😊
G,day Peter
Nice job on that saw, you'll sort it out guaranteed ! Your show always makes me feel a bit cooler looking at the snow. This winter I might head south and see if I can find some.
All the best. Bluey
So Trevor, where does one live if they need to head south to find snow?
I love it! If you want it done right, you got to do it yourself. Been there, done that.
I enjoy every video. The history you share is so special. Thank you for taking the time to do these videos.
It has become a very satisfying hobby. Thanks for your continued interest.
I love all things about your show, the music and scenes shown at the start, all the wood working, etc.The best thing I love is the cabin. I love when you walk form the woods and come in view of the cabin or when you are doing some job and the cabin is in the background. You look the part and I'd love to see you in a movie - Hollywood take note! You remind me of my Daddy, in that you are a perfectionist. I always admire that. Also I am amazed at your physical ability , so agile. climbing around like Tarzan. and such endurance - never seem to get tired - AMAZING!
Thanks Evert but, I’m sure Hollywood isn’t ready for me. Actually, I’m not ready for Hollywood, lol. We appreciate your flattering comments.
Morning from Western Michigan look forward to your show thanks so much. Now I’m out to move snow.
Lots of that white stuff this winter. We appreciate your interest, Scott
so glad i found your channel really enjoy thank you
We glad you found us too and appreciate your interest.
So you solved a mystery for me. In my grandfather’s tool chest there is a saw blade vise. I have been in and out of that tool chest a million times and never knew what that was for. Now I do. Thank you!! He had several small cross cut hand saws. He did a lot of carpentry work around the house and judging from some of his work he was quite good. Now I need to go sharpen his saws. Thank you to both you and Catherine for another great video.
It is always a special moment when you you hold something that you have no idea of it’s purpose and then it all becomes clear.
Always fun always educational. I have a knife made from a Cross cut saw really nice.
Saw blades make amazing knives, made a few myself.
i love watching your videos. i love old hand tools also. i love finding and restoring them. you do a Awesome job at restoring the old hand tools. Thank You Very Much for showing us to restore and sharpen the cross cut saw. GOD' Bless you and your whole family. Amen :)
Thanks, Warren.
This was so helpful and I learned so much. I am interested in the gloves you are wearing too. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge with us!
My moose brain tanned over mitts were made by a Cree lady who also did the beading.
Another excellent and informative video. I have noticed the audio has been better on several of your recent videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you, and I do believe we are one step closer to better audio. Been a bit of a challenge with the noise of tools, wind etc.
@@TheWoodlandEscape You both do excellent work in filming outdoors and recording. The area you live in is so beautiful and I really enjoy the scenes of you walking through the snowy woods.
That saw looks great!
This reminded me of my grandparents who met in 1919 while the Virginia timber was being cut here, all by hand.
Grandpa was a young man who took care of all of the mule teams and Equipment while Grandma had hired on as a camp cook.
Interesting family history, Steven.
I haven't tried to sharpen a crosscut saw, but after watching your video i certainly feel like i could. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Jeff.
Thanks for the lesson , Peter. I think my saw could use a bit more set too !
Do you have a setting block? I’ve been looking for one for years.
@@TheWoodlandEscape No, unfortunately. I've been looking for one too !
Peter a little advice from a not so modern Old Man . Heated with wood for over 45 yrs did all my splitting of wood gathered from my property by hand . Guess what the Surgeon says I need total Shoulders replacement no way I'm going for that so try not to overdo it like me.Heated totally with wood all those years . Got a newer house now with a top of the line Efficiency Propane Furnace used less than 500 dollars to heat house in Indiana formally from Northern Ohio on the banks of Lake Erie.Just now your limits . Thanks for the content I really enjoy that primitive life style and I do practice what I preach.Thanks Again.
Cathy says that’s my problem, I still think I’m 18 lol.
Wery intresting 👍
Thank you so much for showing how this is done I've always wanted to know how this was done
Thank you so much my friend for that very informative video :-)
Thanks you for your interest, Archie.
Enjoyed that an learned something. (Kansas)
Thanks, Mark.
Man you keep on to amaze me with the versatility of your content. I really can't thank you enough for sharing it with us and making us wait with excitement and anticipation for the next video.
Thanks to my loyal follower from Africa.
Thanks for the information and the video.
Our pleasure, John, glad you enjoyed.
well done
Peter:
You are a diamond!! You are an inspiration and an invaluable asset to society. Thanks for being in this world. Your sole existence makes the world a little more enjoyable and better place to live..
Thanks again my friend..
Juan E. Rivera
Wow, Juan, that is quite the flattering compliment, thank you.
This channel has become my favorite TH-cam channel. I have learned so much . I especially enjoyed the small cabin build. I am in the process of planning my own small log cabin build and will definitely refer back to your videos.
We are flattered and I hope your cabin build project goes well.
Love that u saved and restored that wonderful piece of history. I have done a few myself and they are a lot if work. Makes a person really understand how simple but hard life was back then. Im also curious as to how moccasins do for cold feet in The winter?
Thanks for your interest. As to the moccasins, they are quite comfortable in the winter. If it gets really cold I have an actual pair of winter moccasin that have an inner moc made with 3 layers of wool.
Hello from Detroit Michigan USA Great video Brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and your adventure through time
We have a lot of fun producing these and always appreciate peoples feedback.
I have 3 cross cuts. Two of them are wrecks and kept only as keepsakes in remembrance of my father and mother. In the Depression with no available jobs and no money they were able to get a contract to cut wood for 25 cents a rick for a rural school. At the end they received 5 dollars and were very glad to get it. The other is a one man crosscut about 2 thirds the length of yours and with the helpers handle. It was given me by my father inlaw and kept in good repair. I've constantly used a chainsaw since I was a young teenager and on picking up the old one man crosscut for a project I was amazed at how well it worked. They really were well designed devices weren't they?
That must have been brutal tie during the depression. Hard for us that didn’t experience it to imagine. On the saw note, they do indeed cut very well if set up properly.
@@TheWoodlandEscape are you familiar with a type of pig food which we called "shorts." I suppose it is the leavings of a flour mill used to mix with corn or stirred with water to feed hogs. I'm told that it can be sifted for the finer parts and used to make a type of white flour gravy. Yes, the Depression was brutal. To top off those years was prolonged drouth. But from that hard time came progressive ideas which improved rural living and gave a better lifestyle for the ordinary man. It seems to be a lesson forgotten in recent times.
...a good few days later: we are ready to test the saw. I NEVER realized how much practical mechanics went into the design of this tool. Snow removal from the roof was also important to prevent the development of ice dams under the snow during day/night thawing and freezing cycles. Pools of water could develop and be drawn up under the shingles to leak into the structure. Living in Watertown, NY across from Kingston, Ontario, I go to do my share of dancing on the roof to clear snowfall.
Your winters in upstate NY are pretty close to ours. We are about an hour north of Kingston.
Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Thanks for going through the proper maintenance on the crosscut! I have a couple of them. I have a similar vice and believe my father has the guide you demonstrate. Now I just need to find that elbow grease. It seems to be the most elusive item on just about all my lists of things to do. Thanks again and keep your powder dry.
Watch your top knot, Ashley.
Great video!! I learned so much on your saw tutorial. I now want to run out and find a saw to restore and use. I've seen so many saws and past then by but no more I will look at them with a more clear eye.
Since we live in USA below you, and have been having a bit of a cold snap, I am cheering you on. The temps being cold and you showing bear fingers filing and cutting with the saw is truly strong fiber. Hiking with those snow shoes brings back memories for me. I used my set hunting and trapping in the 70's all winter long. It was deep snow then and tough going with out them.
Keep up the fine work and keep your powder dry!
Thanks, Kristine. I find snowshoeing just in itself a wonderful pass time. For 3 season we stumble about the forest … over logs, deadfall etc. then along comes winter and we glide over it!
Fantastic, really enjoyed that, thank you
I'll be doing this exact thing this spring with my duel person shallow back cross cut. She's about 5-ish feet long and about 4-ish inches belly to back. Not sure, but I believe it was originally used for blocking, not felling the trees, being how narrow it is. (I could be wrong though). It's a long process, but I can't wait to start using the old girl!
Worth the effort.
@@TheWoodlandEscape oh that it will be!!
narrowed saws usually were for felling
Foarte interesant videoclipul ! Multumesc !
* Very intresting this video ! Thanck you for sharing !
Love watching your video’s and the calming music
Thanks Charlene.
The sound of the file reminded me of my first real holiday job at a galvanisation factory. They had this quarter swimming pool size full of liquid zinc and would dip heavy metal items for a layer of zinc. My job would be to wait for it to cool down and file off the zinc drips and such to get it ready for shipping. Tough job, but a good lesson.
Sounds like one of those jobs that has one thinking, perhaps I should stay in school. Speaking of school, the sound is as reminiscent of ones teacher at the blackboard with caulk!
@@TheWoodlandEscape I did and got a degree in environment and archaeology. Now working for a bank with technical projects. You never know how life turns out.
We never got to see that spindle maker thingy in action from your last video.
Soon, Cindy. I had to make a few modifications and will be turning out bowls and spindles and such in an upcoming video.
very informative and well explained
Thanks Peter.
I am so happy to see a saw get restored and put back into use. I learned how to sharpen crosscuts a few years back and watching you sharpen made me want to go find some more to restore. I hope you can get your set right so your saw cuts good, I would recommend .011 of an inch but I am curious what set you end up with. Best of luck finding helper handles they are great but I have not seen many out there, you can make your own spider out of 2 bits of flat metal and a few bolts, though that is a more modern way. Thank you for this great content.
Thanks Ian for the information. You’ve planted a seed, I think I’ll build me a spider!
You should make the helper handle on your new lathe!! After watching your video about the pole lathe, I've decided to make one as well, along with a shaving horse. I have some projects in mind, LOL. Cannot start on the two projects for about a month though. Have some work to do on one of my trucks first. I hate it when vehicles break down during winter. But, I really need this truck up and running for work around the ranch.
That is a wonderful idea, I’ll try to do just that.
You can help yourself a lot by bees (or car wax) waxing the sides of the saw... or have some oil handy. Huge difference.
I was going to apply a wee bit of beeswax, thanks for your interest. Sounds like you’ve been on the working end of one of these.
VERY interesting
I think so too!
Dad used to tell me stories of Him n GrandDad using those crosscut saws back in the late 40s because they worked good, & GrandDad didn't have the money for advanced technology.
Nothing wrong with a lot of the old methods …. Cheaper, reliable etc.
@@TheWoodlandEscape indeed it is.
My grandfather left me an original buck saw, a two man saw, one just like the one you have and several axes that belonged to his great grandfather. Now that I have told you that, like Pall Harvey use to say. Now the rest of the story! We were in the process of moving to a new property that I had bought in the middle of know were, staying with friends until I got home ready to move in. We were all moved in but we were waiting on the power company to get the power turned on, I had all my tools in my little shop I built including the saws and the axes, the power company never came so we had to go back to our friends house for the night and the power company was going to be there in the morning. When I got to our house I found someone had busted the door down on the shop and the back door of the house was laying in the yard! They had stolen every tool I had, my shop was completely empty! They stole everything that they could grab from the house and kick holes in the walls and busted everything up. That was 24 years ago and we still haven't recovered anything, just gone! Nothing to do but fix everything up and start over, they never caught them, but stealing my tools is something I just can't get over to this day.
A sad story indeed David. Personally we have been broken into 3 times. The low life’s broke into our house and even smashed our kids piggy banks. The next two times was our tree care business, stealing 1000’s of dollars worth of tools. So, the house angered me but, when they steal the tools that a man makes an honest and hard living at, well, I speechless.
I have an approximately 30 inch hanging in the garage. I planned on trying it this year and now I've learned how to sharpen it. I also have one set up as a two man so we will see how much progress i make before tackling that one. I assume the lack of petroleum products had alot o do with their choice of lube? Learn something new each time I watch. Thanks as always
Good for you Mark on tackling the sharpening, it really isn’t all that difficult but, perhaps a little time consuming. Not sure why they preferred animal fat. I use a light machine oil on mine and it works fine.
Great video on sharpening! I think you could also use that hole at the end of the blade to put on another handle. Then you need another person lol.
It can be used as a two man saw but, I prefer to do thinks alone … stubborn or stupid, not sure which!
great tutorial, im in the oroc ss of restoring 3 of the beauties for use
Very cool!
If you lay some ropes over the roof before the snow you could then just whip them from the ground to loosen the snow. You could use some off your pirate ship. 😂
Interesting idea, I might just have to give it a try. Thanks for the tip.
Great information there eh! I found one of the tools for holding the file in box destine for the dump in a box few year ago been looking for a good used saw ever since... now I have a better idea what to look for thanks... what should I pay for a good usable saw not a wall hanger?
I paid 25 for this old fellow but, given the condition would certainty paid twice that.
Saws coming in "from the wild" always require much more work for that first filing. Once you have it cleaned, jointed, pointed, and swaged, the next filing is a tune up based on how it's been performing. Perhaps steepen the bevel angles on your cutters for those softwoods. I can't see if the saw's taper ground, but 0.015" set and 0.012" raker depth is a good start. The spider will keep those teeth honest. Enjoyed your video.
It sounds like you sir, know a lot about sharpening these old fellows. Sound advice I might add, thank you.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I've been a crosscut saw filer for a long time. First as a hobby, now as a business, though I enjoy using them most of all.
Good for you, I would not have thought there was enough interest out there.
@@PATCsawyer How long would it take for an experienced sharpener like your self to sharpen a saw of this size.. including sets I imagine. Thank you.
@@Graebarde About five or six hours. Your saw looks like an "old stock" blade, has good steel, and only minor rust.
Very interesting, there used to be a lot of crosscut and pit saws around in my youth, but now they are used as designer props. I do enjoy the music you use in your videos, who are the musicians please?
Two friends of mine from Nova Scotia… Al MacDonald and Richard Fortier. Occasionally I get an opportunity to jam with them when we visit the east.
Nice job! I noticed when you walk up to your front door, that you, lean your Rifle next to the door. It could fall.
Why not build a Rifle Rack. Nothing fancy. Just to keep a couple Rifles standing up off the wet deck, and from falling over.
Maybe a 2 inch thick log biscuit, 'D' shape, laying on the deck, up next to the cabin side.
And a piece wood or antler so your rife does not fall over if you brush it as its leaning against the cabin.
You sir, have planted the seed, I will do just that as I’m forever leaning it up on the verandah. Thank you.
@@TheWoodlandEscape :: Thank you, Sir for what you do.
Yo también seré un hermitaño estoy trabajando para mi pensión el campo es muy bonito pero teniendo un ingreso
Your rakers may be a bit too low too. Just keep at it and it will get better and better! Did they have roof rakes back in the day like we use today for the snow?
Pretty sure it needs more set which I’ll be correcting tomorrow. I have never seen any first person reference to snow rakes but, that doesn’t mean they did not exist.
Excellent Vid Pete , was wondering what kinda oil do you use on your wood for the cabin and your lathe ? Also I know oh yo well about sharpening those saws my pops had me do them when I was younger that brought back a lot of memories when I watched this lol stay warm my friend and keep your powder dry
Thank you. Usually just boiled linseed oil but, on the lathe I used tung oil. Got to love memories, glad I was able to bring one of yours back.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Ah thanks Pete I love the patina on the cabin finally starting my build oh btw the bridge came out excellent keep up the great work yes the memories are great that’s fer sure , stay blessed my friend ☕️🤠🤙🏼🔥
What music is it that is played at the beginning of each video. I love it.
We change it up on most videos. It is provided by two friends from the east coast …many are original tunes that have never been published.
@@TheWoodlandEscape I fell in love with the music as soon as I heard it. Wishing I could find some like it to play at home.
Great video. Not sure if it would be applicable and found within the time frame you set your videos in but I would ask how did you come to get a bastard file and how do you clean it? I know that my bastard files are probably made by some factory or something. And to clean them out what I do is take a small piece of copper pipe and I crimp one end and then with that crimped end I can push it across the bastard file from one end to the other chasing out any metal filings. I find it works to be the bomb.
The bastard file dates back to the early 14th century. Originally a torture device, go figure! They have been a common tool used by blacksmiths since. Not sure how they were cleaned but, if one tapes off a file on a hard surface after a few minutes of removing metal, most fillings are removed.
You're welcome
I watched a documentary awhile back all about hand saws that was very interesting. It showed the different saws used depending on the wood you would be sawing and the difference in the saws. I guess one saw does not fit all so to speak.
They did indeed design and make saws that were specific for either hardwood or softwood but, usually could be used on either but, not as efficient. Just like a rip saw is entirely different from a cross cut. A cross cut saw rips fiber where a rip saw chisels it.
Did you make the shaving horse? I have only watched this one vid of yours but did search your playlist. Didn't see anything about you making it. Did I miss it somewhere? It looked like you have a unique tension system. That is what I'm more interested in. Thanks for any help. Very nice quality to your video as well!!!
I built the shaving bench long before we started this channel . I do plan at some point to build another , as I’d like a longer bench with a bigger vise. We will most definitely film the process. In the mean time, I try to explain about how if works in an up coming video.
Amazon has some Hemp Rope but it’s 1/4 they might have some bigger? I looked
I’ll check that out, Mark, thanks.
❤😊😊
Just finished a 2 man and 2 one man. Do you use soapy water when cutting for tars an resins
That would work but, I use turpentine.
@@TheWoodlandEscape When I was young I did to but it but it did not seem to shed saw dust as easy. I get tireder quicker than I used to. I probably need to get ride of my white hair , the tiredness is tied to it some how.
Are your moccasins comfortable in the snow? I imagine they are, but do the leather soles have enough grip in icy conditions?
If it is really icy I have ice creeper that are like those used in the 18th century that tie to the bottom of the moccasins.
@@TheWoodlandEscape that's good. I must admit your moccasins look really comfortable which makes me wish more people would wear them these days. Perhaps I can get a pair for hiking
Is there a 'correct' angle for the filing of the teeth??
The angle varies a lot from one saw to another depending on the design. Usually somewhere between 15 and 30 degrees.
definitely should have told the wee bit of saw history when you were sharpening
Exactly!
Why are these files called bastard files? Interesting name for something just about everyone has.
Got enough Millie … no clue!
Можно спросить где вы живёте?
I don't know if it is karma, but this TH-cam video was accompanied by an ad for a chainsaw!!
My goodness they sure had it tough
Part 2. What quality of files did they have in 'your' era. I'm sure not as efficient as today's?
That is funny and it indeed must be Karma as we have no say in the matter. It was a tough way to make a living!
My father always wanted me to learn how to sharpen hand saws but i couldn't stand the noise like forks on a plate no thanks
Chalk on a blackboard comes to mind!