600+ Year Old Bushcraft Skill that is still done today

Here is a traditional bushcraft and woosdman's skill that is over 600 year old. The art of broom making. A besom broom is a simple broom crafted from the tips of a birch tree. I hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to subscribe for more.
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[@xpndblhero5170]

I've made about 40 or 50 of these when I was a kid so I could clean the trails of BMX dirt jumps and stuff, I've also made rakes and on one occasion I made a few tools and me and a couple of friends made jumps in the middle of nowhere.... It's not just a bushcraft thing, it's an important skill to know because you never know when it's going to come in handy. It's great for camping so you can clear leaves before setting up a tent or for cleaning an area before a cloth on the ground picnic.... It's one of the main reasons I keep a small bundle of wire in my backpack at all times. 😁

[@Friedbrain11]

Heck yes bring us more of these vids. Loving them!!!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I love those brooms! So beautiful and organic looking. I’d love to see how a shave horse is made too.❤️🤗🐝

[@chemclimber]

Check out Rex Kruger he has plans for shave horse and makes one on camera. 👍

[@VenkmanPhD]

YESSS TA VIDEO DAY IS THE BEST

[@JackNewell-xf8yy]

Another bush craft item from your series. Thanks for showing these old ways on how people made do from necessity. This was a great video. Please tell your friend thanks for showing us how this was done.

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Beautiful! Lovely handiwork! ❤❤

[@curtiscrawford9241]

That's amazing! What a great project to do with my kids. Love What you do Mike keep up the great work. By the way maybe your dad might have a old school bushcraft tip or trick for us.

[@donnagagne3813]

Great guest and video. I enjoyed watching and learning. I want to try this in the summer. Thank you.

[@christopherinteriors6521]

You have just reminded me that I need to pick the mother-in-law up. 🤣

[@davidweikle9921]

Her broom is in the shop?

[@adrianul]

That's a good one 🤣

[@selous69]

Me wife needs a shave!

[@peterott-tn6pf]

HAHAHAHAHA!!

[@T_B]

Well played!! 🤣

[@fearthehoneybadger]

Keep up with the old skills.

[@hyliarmetancanira]

It is a beautiful and simple work! I do find it more charming than modern broom too! thanks for sharing!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

The way things are shaping up around the world, this may be one of the newfound skills necessary for general life shortages

[@naturesmagik]

I would love one of those brooms... I`ll have to make one!

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Thank you, Ben, Mike. Now I want to get a birch tree. Birch trees have so many uses other than being absolutely beautiful giving the yard a peaceful feel. The only thing is they do not do well here in the bay area unless you are out watering or have sprinklers. They seem to need the moisture. Thanks again, gentlemen.

[@hayleyhugo7237]

Awesome.. Very informative, thank you 👍

[@toyfreaks]

The modern German word for broom is Besen. Not surprising that something so old would have similar English name

[@outdoorsbeyondnature1980]

A besom (/ˈbiːzəm/) is a broom, a household implement used for sweeping. The term is now mostly reserved for a traditional broom constructed from a bundle of twigs tied to a stout pole. The twigs used could be broom (i.e. Genista, from which comes the modern name "broom" for the tool), heather or similar. What is broom in Germany? broom → Ginster, Besen, Besenginster.

[@garywood702]

Great episode! Looking forward to seeing an episode about that shelter Ben is working under. I've been contemplating building something of this nature on my property and this setup seems to be exactly what I'm looking to do.

[@thecrew777]

Awesome! I enjoyed that! So, ordering 5 brooms to send across the pond to the far side of the U.S..... just kidding! Really well explained. Appreciate that.

[@erinhemry6275]

That's awesome 😮

[@paulsharpe5407]

Class video Mike. As the name suggests Totally Awesome. Keep up the great work. Don’t be cutting down all the trees in your forest to make brooms though 😂

[@michaeltellurian825]

Pretty cool!

[@Pradip_Poudel]

We still make this and use in our backyard

[@arnaldoalegria2209]

I loved this, hope I can make one with the trees I have available here in Chile

[@bobjoncas2814]

...LOOKIN' GOOD, NICE WORK, KEEP WELL...{ THE ORIGINAL WITCHES BROOM..LOL..)

[@jamespoy1]

Ótimo vídeo! TMJ. Bons ventos e inté...

[@KoniB.]

gob smacked this art still exists and is utilized.

[@Nembula]

So how are the aerodynamics?

[@More_Row]

Does it fly?

[@marvingerrits7512]

what is the intro song called?

[@Richardjdocherty]

Excellent episode - does Ben have a channel or IG Account?

[@timspoor]

Bezem is Dutch for broom. Especially your first pronunciation of Besom matches it quite wel. So your calling it a broom broom hahaha

[@Pabloeskobar6680]

Hello to everyone 5:54 how is call that? And how to make one?

[@alexkarlsson660]

The workstation? It's a shave horse

[@Pabloeskobar6680]

​@@alexkarlsson660 yes that, thank you :) mike have chanal maybe?

[@levisweet979]

Watch,hos.😂

[@masonthemetalhead]

First

[@tinadunaway1737]

Love your video 💯. Love and hugs to you all 😊😊

[@AndreasHontzia]

The thumbnail looks like a test bed for witches to test their broom and calibrate them for flying. 😂

[@TAOutdoors]

🤣

[@kermitthepog7063]

Good video but had to turn it off because he kept interupting you! really frustrating to listen to haha

[@GrowingDownUnder]

There is an easier way to make a broom, just use pampas grass

[@PaulyDTheKiwi]

Just saw the thumbnail and freaked out! Thought that maybe my ex was was in the video…

[@chiefredbird7315]

IF YOU HIT THUMBS UP BEFORE WATCHING YOUR A DEMOCRAT AND A BLIND SHEEP!!!

[@zinnia3684]

I’ll check it out first. If I like it I’ll thumbs up it and not before.

[@DudeGuyMan2000]

I disagree.

[@kingrafa3938]

Your ignorance is second to none 😂

[@joyceb5864]

My grandmother made a similar broom (in the US) from a straw-like grass called broom sedge, using heavy twine to wrap it in a spiral pattern. It was longer and did not have a handle. The wrapped portion became the handle. This video brought back many memories of my childhood watching her make a broom. When she needed a long ""match" she would pull a straw from the broom & light the end with an ember. It would burn slowly for quite a while. She said she learned how to make the broom from her Scot-Irish ancestors.

[@alecsandru8588]

in Eastern Europe, we are still using those in gardens. The wire is thicker though and we use way less. If you peel the handle it will last longer and you can reuse it. Also, the wire if it's quality steel wire. So all you have to do in a couple of years is just to replenish the branches.

[@riuphane]

Really enjoying him as a guest, a lot to learn and good cinematic chemistry

[@mattshaffer5935]

My wife and I made a broom like this then jumped over it on our wedding day! Thanks for sharing!

[@pennyoliver7799]

That was so so interesting, glad these woodland crafts are still being taught🙂

[@HebrewNomadOverlander]

Yes my family have been making these since I was a child in the 60's in the southern parts of the usa. This was our normal way of life. I made one myself years ago but instead stripped bamboo and made a bamboo broom just like this one. Last much longer and I still have it and use it on my camping trips. Thanks for your video

[@jerbear7952]

Your name is incredibly descriptive lol

[@MikeyMikeHq]

Im not even a witch and i could fly on that

[@estebangarcia7905]

The nimbus 2.000

[@orsiniproductionstudios3042]

You help keep me interested in the field with every new vid. I gotta get back to this sort of work. Another great video!

[@Shroganor]

More of these type please!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Who else was cringing watching this guy use the tips of his Leatherman to twist the wire instead of the base of the pliers ?? 😲😲😲

[@temarcolla2221]

Que lugar fantástico, um ar puro para se respirar, meu pai fazia muito vassoura de ramos p varrer o pátio...

[@armyrepelentcz4090]

Perfect 🙂

[@kingrafa3938]

Like before watching 👍

[@chiefredbird7315]

Especially if your a Democrat...after all sheep follow directions blindly.

[@kingrafa3938]

​@@chiefredbird7315 why you comment politics in here? This is not a political video. I'm not even an american or british. Your ignorance is second to none 😂 And also, it's "you're" not "your" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@kingrafa3938]

@@chiefredbird7315 ignorant 😂

[@Zeppathy]

I can't get mine to fly. What did I do wrong?

[@23PNS120]

I've just been making a saw horse today. Glad this video came out as it seems a good project to do.

[@Back2GoodOG]

That was amazing to see how simple it can be and the tree juice is something I never even thought of...very nice episode! ❤

[@RichWoods23]

If brought to a simmer, the water content in birch sap can be reduced to give a higher sugar concentration and then brewed into wine. It's not strong (perhaps more like mead) but it's very nice.

[@Back2GoodOG]

@@RichWoods23 That's amazing! Thanks for teaching me something new and very cool to know!

[@bahozcraft]

Just incredible! I really enjoyed watching you work. Great skills man

[@lknanml]

That thumbnail looks like the TA Outdoors space program hit a bit of a snag....

[@freddyoutdoors]

Really enjoyed watching be good for Halloween craft for sure

[@andrewcheesman6255]

You see these used in Japan all the time, not sure what wood they use..... maybe there an Asian birch....love this vid..... Brit living in Japan

[@ChadMorgan709]

That's a different birch broom then I'm used to, the way we make them is peel a birch sapling. Google newfoundland birch broom.

[@watmat2956]

The thumbnail looks like more like witchcraft not bushcraft

[@ricagallaza5613]

These natural materials are quite sturdy, effective, and beautiful. Form 💯%, function💯%. And the best part is you get to make it drinking a wonderful tea! Thank you for sharing.May your hands be always strong and artful.

[@edwardstagner1021]

A haywire klamper might be used if you don’t have shaping Horse. Enjoy your channel!

[@Rose46846]

If you are selling them how much please.? And how much p&p.??

[@paullambert4445]

Thanks. Such a simple process for making an effective tool that everyone needs. Love your videos!

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

I grew broom corn in my garden and made a couple of small brooms. What I like about it is, I think that the corn has no or a negative ion charge (most chems, man made particles of plastic, cigarette smoke, pollution are positively charged.) and pulls the dirt, poly, plastic strings off, indoor/outdoor carpet is the worst thing to sweep esp. with a plastic broom. Using a natural material that has not been sprayed/grown with chems seems to "lift" things off. IMAO :) Oh and do not use curly ribbon to tie. No matter how pretty purple it is.

[@johnwyman5939]

Nice job on video and pretty dam interesting !!🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@ConnieHirsch]

Oh, and if you think birch sap is sweet, you should try maple sap, which is boiled down here in New England for maple syrup (pancake topping) and maple sugar. They used to pour a ladle of the hot maple syrup onto clean snow and have an instant 'popsicle'.

[@doozerakapuckfutin]

I have been watching you for a long time now . I loved your viking series so imagined my surprise when I was looking on Netflix your viking build was there … does this mean your famous and not just a popular KZbinr now if so I bow in general direction … 😮

[@mr.not.so.perfect.666]

My first thought was, "How does it Fly ?"

[@NeuroProd]

My wife needs one... Rapidly....time to leave soon😂😂

[@jacobkrout1627]

Sometimes this new guy sounds like Capitan Price

[@chrishubbard1624]

Great video. Hey what song clip is that towards the end? Sounds so familiar.

[@SoulDragonWithFlow]

If you don't have a shave horse, I would just wrap and tie/anchor the wire around a tree of suitable thickness, do each wrap on the broom and when you need more wire you just need to walk around the tree to unravel it. It means standing and a bit more exercise yes, but if you want to make one for an extended camping trip who TF is traveling with a vice or shave horse?

[@schwabrichard9829]

Very interesting. You should try some making some birch syrup or birch beer! I have seen historic sites over here that plant sorghum. They process the cane for sugar and the tops for brooms.

[@ItsASuckyName]

That's interesting, in dutch "bezem" means broom.

[@alexandermenzies9954]

Any thoughts on modern brooms with their plastic fibres? Where does one find a horsehair or equivalent fibre broom which does not end up as an electrostatic mess of nylon and dust?

[@adrianbew9641]

From what i remember of my childhood when these were used for sweeping leaves off lawns they were bound with split hazel pinned together with wire nails.

[@k9six185]

Bresh broom..as our Folks from Appalachia here in the states

[@patslee1394]

thank you both, for an enjoyable informative video 🖕🧹

[@ghostbirdlary]

once you make more money from this channel from sponsorships or whatever, are you going to buy more of the forest your property is in? since you said its part of a larger forest

[@timothywilliams8907]

Beautiful piece of work. Very nice video.

[@admintruport1874]

Great video guys. Can I suggest you put a mark on the handle, so when you force it in you know how far it needs to go?

[@Uhnonuhmous]

Witches broom, aye, there be spells upon it. Don't ride that one mate,

[@petewatson9866]

That’s where the saying “ you’re going to get a birching” from when you had been bad long ago

[@denmarboniceli]

We have simillar broom like this in the Philippines and its called wallis Ting ting.

[@Pabloeskobar6680]

Mike having KZbin channel?

[@LeeAlee95]

technology from Russia

[@mrt862]

Great work. You guys work well together

[@chris.m3194]

Tarred cordage would be a good wire substitute

[@LocnavLivoc]

you can still find these kind of brooms in romania.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

And at 49 years, it just dawned on me that a broom was made from broom.🤣

[@TheFLOMAN76]

I absolutely love this! Thank you 😊

[@janrobertbos]

it`s a Dutch word....bezem...

[@rongarrett1366]

Birch beer was similar to root beer.

[@alansimmonds9030]

Looks like a real Witches' broom that.

[@diamediameto3621]

Nawet nieźle ! Przerost teorii nad praktyką.

[@PhryTheBreather]

Does this lad have his own channel as well?

[@visnuexe]

I have made this without a work horse. It works!