Thanks for sharing! As my daughters get older, it's sometimes hard to find outdoor type things to keep them interested. Looking forward to trying this with them :)
So glad to see the sawzall come out. I thought I was going to have to sit cross-legged and make it with a bow and drill. Good fun. And good way to suck them into the shop after the woods. Thanks.
Thanks for actually being thorough in all your videos. The wild edibles I've watched don't have any warnings with it is common sense. But too many people don't have that. I'm glad you're thorough enough to get a good start anyways. Keep at it man. You'll b at a million soon
Thank you! :-) It's great that there are still people in the world who are happy to help our younger generation with good 'old fashioned' values and the simple kind of fun that is innately within every child, the joy of having fun by sharing in the joys of nature and all things 'out doors.' So many kiddies now are only happy when in front of the TV or gaming etc. Our Scouts love this kind of 'backswood' stuff, it's as if the abilty occurs within them naturally, you can actually see the wonder on their faces when creating something really simple. They are going to love making the whistles! Thank you again for caring and taking the time to share. Jan.x
Great video, and excellent advise about linseed oil - we actually lost a family here in Connecticut many years ago because of the lack of this knowledge.
I enjoyed watching! It's probably not bushcraft but it sure looks like OutsideFun, agreed? It reminded me of my grandpa and the willow whistles he made for me; while teaching me how to make them for my children and grandchildren.
:) Agreed. It's nice that you have that special memory with your grandpa that you are now able to pass down to your children. That's why simple projects like this have the potential to be something really special.
Thanks Mydon. Good point. I wouldn't say it's pure bushcraft. But in essence, bushcraft is the craft of working in, and with, the bush. Making these whistles did require a bit of bush knowledge. lol So all that said, I would argue that there is at least an element of bushcraft in this video. Anyway, thanks for watching, and for commenting!
In a below comment I answered that question, so I'll just copy & paste it here... It definitely doesn't classify as pure bushcraft. But in essence, bushcraft is the craft of working in, and with, the bush. Making these whistles did require a bit of bush knowledge. lol So all that said, I would argue that there is at least an element of bushcraft in this video.
+Lacy Ritter Very good question. I actually tried doing that, and I ruined many whistles doing it lol. It is possible to do, but I haven't had much success. Drilling holes often will make the whistle stop working altogether. But I have had some success just drilling one small hole (maybe 2).
Power tools and the whistle is too big. It's not a whistle anymore. It's a bugle. I suggest you change the video title. Another viewer commented about power tools...
Awesome video brings back memories of me and Granddad.
Great video , ill have to take my daughter and niece out in the woods so we can make some too !
Great detail in your video .👍
Thanks for sharing! As my daughters get older, it's sometimes hard to find outdoor type things to keep them interested. Looking forward to trying this with them :)
Awesome! I'm sure they'll enjoy the experience.
Nice video. Another variation on the whistle and a good one. Will give this a go.
So glad to see the sawzall come out. I thought I was going to have to sit cross-legged and make it with a bow and drill. Good fun. And good way to suck them into the shop after the woods. Thanks.
Thanks for actually being thorough in all your videos. The wild edibles I've watched don't have any warnings with it is common sense. But too many people don't have that. I'm glad you're thorough enough to get a good start anyways. Keep at it man. You'll b at a million soon
Fabulous and such 'easy to understand' instructions, this is going to help our Boy Scout troup in the U.K. Thank you.
Morrígans-Raven Awesome! Glad I could help.
Thank you! :-) It's great that there are still people in the world who are happy to help our younger generation with good 'old fashioned' values and the simple kind of fun that is innately within every child, the joy of having fun by sharing in the joys of nature and all things 'out doors.' So many kiddies now are only happy when in front of the TV or gaming etc. Our Scouts love this kind of 'backswood' stuff, it's as if the abilty occurs within them naturally, you can actually see the wonder on their faces when creating something really simple. They are going to love making the whistles! Thank you again for caring and taking the time to share. Jan.x
Great video, and excellent advise about linseed oil - we actually lost a family here in Connecticut many years ago because of the lack of this knowledge.
npostusa Thanks. And wow that's tragic.
Looks like a fun project
Great video! That looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks!
That sounds just like a ceramic ocarina. Great video.
Most useful channel on youtube. Thank You!
Awesome! Thanks Arney.
Great fun, really like your channel!!!
Ron B Thanks Ron!
I enjoyed watching! It's probably not bushcraft but it sure looks like OutsideFun, agreed? It reminded me of my grandpa and the willow whistles he made for me; while teaching me how to make them for my children and grandchildren.
:) Agreed. It's nice that you have that special memory with your grandpa that you are now able to pass down to your children. That's why simple projects like this have the potential to be something really special.
That's such a great idea.
I just made 1 this is badass thx bro
Awesome! No problem.
Thanks 4 sharing. This does seem like a very do-able fun project. Nice touch with the wood burner! Subscribed :o)
Jacob Zamira Thanks for the sub Jacob!
Good. Good it is.
Now I see why mine didn't work when I was younger.
LOL I bet this time it'll work for me and my granddaughter.
Good luck, and let me know how it goes! My first attempt didn't work so well, but after that, I got the hang of it.
Had a really fun time making this with my dad we didn’t have a dowel so we had to make one
use tools and go to hardware store? great nature project
Can I use a sod iron?
Its fun
You should try and make a totem pole
I love this even though it's not technically bushcraft because u used a drill but still awesome vid
Thanks Mydon. Good point. I wouldn't say it's pure bushcraft. But in essence, bushcraft is the craft of working in, and with, the bush. Making these whistles did require a bit of bush knowledge. lol So all that said, I would argue that there is at least an element of bushcraft in this video. Anyway, thanks for watching, and for commenting!
how is this bushcraft? when i go bush i dont take a drill with hole bits and cant run to the hardware store to buy some dowel...
In a below comment I answered that question, so I'll just copy & paste it here...
It definitely doesn't classify as pure bushcraft. But in essence, bushcraft is the craft of working in, and with, the bush. Making these whistles did require a bit of bush knowledge. lol So all that said, I would argue that there is at least an element of bushcraft in this video.
badass
THANKS
I made one out of a large piece of poison oak and regret it dearly.
can you add holes to make a recorder
+Lacy Ritter Very good question. I actually tried doing that, and I ruined many whistles doing it lol. It is possible to do, but I haven't had much success. Drilling holes often will make the whistle stop working altogether. But I have had some success just drilling one small hole (maybe 2).
Making a wooden whistle Always Will need a cutting tool, so it must be under an adult supervision. You can make it easily with a piece of BAMBÚ.
Jep every body has a drill outdoors
Power tools and the whistle is too big. It's not a whistle anymore. It's a bugle. I suggest you change the video title.
Another viewer commented about power tools...