Making a bucket completely from wood - without glue or metal

Make a waterproof bucket entirely from wood. No glue. No metal.
You can see the whole making process, with many details, in this video.
I do most of the work by hand.
Special attention is paid to the horizontal wooden rings that hold the whole bucket together.
The production of the groove plane for the bottom is also shown briefly in the video, as you can hardly buy these any more.
Building a wooden bucket only out of wood was new territory for me.
Before I started filming, I made some prototypes of the horizontal wooden rings. I got the best results with forest fresh ash.
The staves and bottom are made of dry silver fir (no resin galls).
The outer dimensions of the bucket: diameter at the bottom 30cm, diameter at the top 35cm, height to the top of the bucket 40cm, total height 60cm. Wall thickness approx. 1,8cm.
Capacity approx. 30 litres.
Inspiration for this project was the following youtube video:
• Swiss Cooperage with R...
Have fun........
0:00 Intro
0:16 Cut and plane wood.
2:08 Round the side walls.
4:14 Assemble side walls.
6:19 Make groove plane.
7:48 Planing the bottom groove and fitting the bottom.
11:02 Cutting rings.
12:50 Carving ring locks.
16:42 Steaming and bending rings.
18:26 Handle
19:00 Finish
20:57 Test

[@SmokeFlame1]

I'm 88 years old. I've been a wood worker hobbyist since I was a teenager, This is one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen in many years. Your craftsmanship and artistry are exceptional. Thanks for the pleasure,

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Me also at 71 years.

[@victordolya1394]

Я самый молодой среди вас,мне 62,но я тоже в восторге​@@ClintsHobbiesDIY

[@jkr3008]

That lock joint on bands is beyond amazing. Have never seen anything like that before. A piece if art indeed.

[@seanhoude]

Seen it many times in metal, but love the idea that can be (and presumably was done) in wood.

[@jkr3008]

@@seanhoude absolutely agree

[@vladimirpain3942]

Yeah, this was new technique for me as well. Absolutely wonderful.

[@Gaeldx]

sorry but i read "a piece i fart indeed", made me chuckle

[@khaitomretro]

It's a traditional technique. You'll see it on museum items all over Europe.

[@tinkerer4]

Steam bending the riven wood straight so you could power plane while maintaining grain alignment was super clever! I don’t know if that’s a traditional way of handling riven wood, but I’ve never seen a technique quite like that before. Well done!!

[@noob78]

At what minute does it happen?

[@foogod4237]

@@noob78 11:56 - 12:36 or so

[@tinkerer4]

He starts riving the wood at 11:04. At 11:40 he states (in captions) that he’s following the grain on the bandsaw. Steams at 12:01 and then states that he’s bending them straight at 12:16. Then power planes (thicknesser) at 12:40.

[@notreallymyname3736]

I was thinking the same thing! I'm furious at myself for not thinking of that. Time to go look through the firewood pile and see what I can salvage.

[@tekurohamada7068]

I clicked this video wondering about how you kept the bucket together, I was honestly expecting some bushcraft style rope that was made from “wood” but when I saw the (for lack of better words) “clasps” I was amazed, that’s such a great way to do that I love it

[@ahmetcarikcioglu2461]

The victory expression at 21:18 is absolutely priceless. Thank you for your beautiful workmanship. I hope you continue with such beautiful projects.

[@oscar33212]

Great video! My dad and I demonstrated making wooden buckets (with riven wood rings) at the Ohio Sate fair for about 15 and 10 years respectively with few deviations from what you presented. The few deviations were: (1). No power tools (other than the chain saw to cut the logs. (2). White oak rings, made from a green log without steam or heat. (3). No pegs And, yes there is a lot of wood waste to pick up.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thank you for the additional information.

[@1islam1]

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[@DrTheRich]

i wondered about the pegs, makes sens you'd the freedom to tighten the rings if they stretch a little over time...

[@JuliusDietrich]

Ich arbeite seit ein paar Jahren in einer Böttcherei und hatte zumindest schonmal gesehen, wie ein Fass mit historischen Weidenreifen abgebunden wurde, aber diese Art von Reifen hatte ich bisher noch nicht in der Hand. Auch mir hat am besten das Dampf-begradigen der Leisten gefallen. Tolle Technik. Ich bewundere das, wenn jemand sich solch ambitionierte Projekte vornimmt. Hut ab.

[@VitalityMassage]

One of the coolest woodworking videos ever.

[@Berkana]

Those rings are amazing. I would never have thought that this is how such rings are constructed. This method of building a tension ring out of wood is highly unexpected and creative.

[@joebar12345]

Wunderschön dargestellt, wie dieser Eimer entsteht. Keine nervige Musik, einfach das Pfeifen des Hobels und Quietschen des Holzes, Dein Atmen. Komisch, dass ich Deinen Kanal jetzt erst finde. Endlich mal wieder ein Video, was ich von Anfang bis zum Ende ohne vorzuspulen geschaut habe. Herzlichen Dank und weiter so. Gruß Dirk

[@xuedi]

tolles asmr 😛

[@durfkludge]

Dude the locking wooden rings are GORGEOUS. Cool to know what was used before metal bands.

[@zitakenny7787]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I've just found your channel and I'm so pleased there's no narration, only the sound of a craftsman working with wood and his tools, thank you for that. I enjoy watching Epic Upcycling and the craftsman works the same as you(, occasionally music in the background not overpowering), there is no narration just the relaxing sounds of a craftsman, and therapeutic benefits.

[@johnf4085]

TThis is awesome. A lot of detail went into this, and then a lot of prep work as well. The templates for the jigs and planes and etc deserve as much praise.

[@paulo2008dias]

I wish more KZbinrs who call themselves woodcrafters would watch this video. This is what true woodcraft looks like-craftsmanship at its finest. Many out there rely heavily on machines, CNC technology, and other powerful tools, but this is a reminder of the skill and artistry that come from working with your hands and mastering the basics.

[@Musicpins]

Yeah its easy to get cought up, I need to have this to do Y or that to do Z. All the while, this guy simply devises a groove cutter for the bottom of barrels on his own, what a champion.

[@hakimondoor8469]

I appreciated your intense moment of communion with the resin of the wood chips. Satisfaction could be read on your face and on the breath of your happiness. Here's a pat, dude.

[@WynterLegend]

Watching this process has been enlightening. Thank you for showing this. Especially some of the self-made tools you use. I had never considered the things that could be made simply to hold things steady while working.

[@TNH91]

That is a lovely piece of work. And properly cared for that bucket will last lifetimes. I'm impressed how well it held water immediately. That's great attention to detail.

[@Neodymigo]

Learning the techniques are one thing and having the patience to apply it are altogether another. I am impressed with your skill and in awe of your patience.

[@goneaerial41]

This is some insanely skilled woodworking. Love all the hand tool usage without slavish dedication to it.

[@NTRprojects]

Great display of skill and an amazingly beautiful design and end result

[@patrickwaldfrieden7048]

Jipie jahey, endlich ein vernünftiges Video. Möchte schon seit längerem einen Eimer rein aus Holz herstellen und wusste bis heute noch nicht ganz wie ich das anstellen soll. Dank dir lacht nun mein Tischlerherz. Danke =)

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

Fab project, and I absolutely love the grooving plane you built.

[@alisovsergey]

Не прекращайте делать ролики, ваш труд прекрасен! Вы очень хорошо снимаете и очень увлекательно смотреть! Спасибо вам что делаете умный и творческий контент! Привет Вам из России!

[@wovada]

Россия - мудрая страна!

[@ColCurtis]

​@wovada if you look at all the Russian leaders. Russia looks like a real stupid country, with dumb citizens that put up with dictators.

[@christianschack9777]

I think the most impressing things about your videos are your homemade Tools...

[@Intelligence_Failure]

the fact that you steamed and straightened the ash bands before planing them in order to straighten and align the grain instead of cutting across the grain just a little by planing the wood flat across its natural twist is my kind of perfectionism. 👌

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Деревянные обручи для фиксации с замками, это просто ПОТРЯСАЮЩЕ!!!!! Вы счастливый человек!!!!!!

[@danalexandroaie3233]

Amazing job! I've seen plenty of buckets and barrels with metal rings, but never ever in my life saw a bucket with wooden rings. I really loved the way you made those wooden rings and the whole bucket. It's a real piece of art. Congratulations!

[@Kirasque]

I'm trying to wrap my head around how much of an investment is was to buy a bucket back when they were made like this

[@MaakaSakuranbo]

@XactToeBlades I mean, someone made them. Coopers would :P

[@ColePanike]

This is pure art. I'm learning more than I have learned in years from just watching you in slience, let alone with the captions. You, sir, are truely a craftsman.

[@klausnielsen1537]

What a beautiful functional piece. Well done.

[@PatNetherlander]

Classic “Kuiper-werk” as we call it in Holland. Beautiful crafty result. I really like how those wooden bands come together. Ingenious!

[@FreerunningGamer]

I'm always amazed by the craftsmanship of wood workers. Always such fine attention to detail, and making tools to help create another project is absolutely astounding.

[@hankoceanlife]

that's no ordinary bucket, that's a bucket that inspired thousands of people

[@samuelpaulini]

Wow, I would love to see an update after a few years to see weather it held up and if it is good to replicate. Looks neat!

[@chamwow168]

This is so cool. Seeing those hundreds of wood shavings on the ground and realizing that they each represent a pass of the blade goes to show how much work you put into it. I respect you for all the effort put into this, not to mention the amazing editing

[@Obsidian0Knight]

oh my god watching you make the tennons like that blew my mind. i dont think ive ever seen another craftsman on youtube do so much with a simple pocket knife. well done sir!

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thank you!

[@kinklee]

Serious Workmanship. I love the use of the Swiss army Knife. Totally hypnotised by that and as usual its over too quickly.

[@rejmons1]

The smell of fresh wood. That's what I love as well!

[@smh9902]

The frustration that must have come with every mistake to get this level of craftsmanship, incredible.

[@vintagebikes6891]

Drei so unterschiedliche handwerksarbeiten in Perfektion. Ich freue mich schon auf das nächste Video.

[@dropperknot]

Nicely done. A pleasure to see some hand tools in use, very few people have the ability to use them these days

[@nuhadyusuf]

You just made 3 videos?!!! Dude!! I was gonna binge watch your videos before I sleep. Cheers for many creative videos to come

[@herbertpollinger4947]

You're a real craftsman and the video filming and editing is also superb.

[@mbterabytesjc2036]

Great work. I was fascinated by the portable shave horse. I'll be building one like it soon. 😊

[@jeffreymckeown]

What an amazing job you've done. I can't even blink my eyes when I watch your video. Success bro 👍👍👍

[@ethanlewis1453]

I helped make a circular wood stand that wasn't intended to hold water and we had something like 5mm gaps for several of pieces. What you did was very much master-level craftsmanship!

[@pmcKANE]

Man, my life would be so much happier if I had a thicknesser. Perhaps it'll go on the Christmas list.

[@douglastaylor43]

The wooden rings blew my mind. Awesome work

[@Palme1992]

Ganz großen Respekt an diese Handwerkskunst. Der Wahrscheinlich schönste Wassereimer den ich jeh gesehen habe . Ich habe oft schon vor gehabt mal einen Wassereimer herzustellen, aber das gibt mir jetzt den Ansporn es tatsächlich ebenfalls mal zu versuchen. ich habe auch schon mit Dampf gebogen, aber diese Ringverschlüsse aus Holz sind ein Traum. Unfassbar genial ausgeklügelt. Bitte weiter so und vor allem das wissen weiter geben. grüße aus dem Schwarzwald vom Schreiner/Restaurator Kollegen. :)

[@serpentinious7745]

I wouldn't have thought it possible to make a watertight, wood bucket without some sort of adhesive. Thank you for showing us the possibilities of human craftsmanship.

[@RamsinGabriel]

no merch sales, no long drawn out intro, no long cut scenes. im sure glad yt algo recommended this channel to me. sub'd right away.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thank you!

[@milesnoell]

That modification to your bandsaw fence is a great idea! My bandsaw blade tends to wander enough that using the fence can be challenging, but that block to maintain the thickness while allowing you to adjust the angle to keep things in line looks like just what I need.

[@user-dk5zq6nh1h]

Ваши предки мастера глядят на вас с небес с благодарностью.

[@joshwest4543]

Beautiful. I don't know who is more jealous: the boys of the toys or the girls of the milk maiden that bucket was made for. That has got to be the most expensive wood bucket ever made.

[@nobnobnobnob]

Didn't seen a good woodworking video in a long time

[@bhoqeem1975]

It’s therapeutic watching you work. Thank you.

[@marcio62091]

È un piacere vederti lavorare ed è un tuo grande merito quello di conservare e perpetuare un sapere antico. Gran bel lavoro!

[@smojoss]

Das war jetzt spannender als viele Tatorte! Sehr bewundernswert wie Du arbeitest.

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

Das Dämpfen und Biegen der Ringverschlüsse ist wirklich sehr interessant. Das beim Zuschnitt der Ringverschlüsse gezeigte Verdrehen/Torsion der Holzlatten bei 12:20 zu Beginn dient vermutlich der teilweise Zerstörung bzw. der Lockerung des inneren Zusammenhalts der Cellulosestruktur in radialer Richtung, Wirklich beeindruckend!

[@Al-vd5eb]

Thank you Andi. Great video. Really enjoyed watching it. I am a master craftsman who teaches fine woodworking in Australia. Looking forward to your next video.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thanks for the great comment! Greetings from Switzerland

[@simmonslucas]

No metal! Our ice cream machines and the metal bands fall off all the time. Talented cooper!

[@andreasjohn1981]

Vielen Dank für diese absolut beeindruckend Arbeit, das aufzeigen der handwerklichen Leistung und das teilhaben lassen an diesem großartigen Herstellungsprozess. Dankeschön.

[@Bloke-in-Stoke]

Beautiful, simply beautiful. A real work of art and the craftsmanship is awe inspiring. Well done and thanks for sharing, I loved every second. Cheers from the UK 🍺

[@philw245]

A truly impressive display of skill and sheer craftsmanship. A real work of art.

[@Daniel-gi3jo]

Some great work, congrats on sharpening the different blades.

[@jerryjohns7358]

Just wandered into your workshop. This is an heirloom. The subtitled video approach is great. Thank you for sharing.

[@somebody4578]

First of all, thanks for no music video. Second, just wow, incredible work! Hats off sir, new subscriber❤

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

That is a work of art. Lifelong woodworker here. Seems Every project requires making a jig or fixture…Your Groover should be in the Smithsonian by itself!

[@gregonline6506]

Wow, Hobelsammler, Erfinder von Hilfskonstruktionen, technischer Zeichner oder doch Maschinenbauer, was Sie alles drauf haben… Respekt.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Danke! Oder Schreiner, Autodidakt, Freidenker....

[@americanarborcare]

The bucket was cool but those rings are a master stroke.

[@georgeborcean3265]

Art ! I love the way you are using tools and kind of create new ones like that one for the bottom of bucket, for that edge . You are so skilled, rly !

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

Hartholzkeile, wie sie bei 9:51 zum Einsatz kommen, sind eigentlich die heimlichen Stars des Handwerks. Auch auf dem Bau oder dort, wo Behelfskonstruktionen unter Spannung gesetzt werden müssen, sind Hartholzkeile nicht wegzudenken! Tolles Video!

[@ansgar1464]

Du gibts immer 1000% für das letzte Quäntchen Perfektion, du Quatschst einem nicht die Rübe voll und man lernt immer noch was dazu. Sehr sympathisch. Abo ist dagelassen.

[@fonziyo]

That was amasing, no words. And the rings...

[@paulhowell2235]

Pure craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing. Very informative indeed.

[@fuzzibert]

Ein wunderschönes Werkstück! Die hölzernen Bänder sind ein besonderer ästhetischer Genuss!

[@noemarit1805]

What an incredible work of crafsmanship ! Thank you for sharing, your investment and passion really shines trough !! Anyone that has already at least tried to work with wood can instantly see how much of a precision work this is here, i am amazed ! Big cheers and respect from France mate !!

[@thecatofnineswords]

I'm genuinely impressed with the wood locking rings. They're a well-designed marvel of engineering and joinery. Also, I haven't seen a Swiss Army knife used as a carving tool since I was a child. It was me, I was the child ^_^

[@stevesahr1752]

This tutorial is very inspirational. You made my day watching you make your kerfing plane. I truly appreciate your abilities. Thank you for your video.

[@snarkybuttcrack]

I guess when millionaires want a bucket this is where they go

[@chicobicalho5621]

Exactly. And when I win the lottery, I will not buy a 50 foot sailboat, or a fancy sports car, I will buy a bucket from this guy!

[@nickverbree]

Notable to think that almost every container used to be made this way. Dry and wet barrels, buckets, butter churns, you name it.

[@erikev]

I watched a cooper and was amazed at all the 100 year old specialized tools he used to produce a barrel every 25 minute. Now it is a museum art, and takes days. A little sad that the art and tools are disappearing.

[@garyarmstrong4597]

That was class craftsmanship. Well done

[@kamiochambless2590]

This is so precise and well crafted! Excellent video :)

[@benlallier1721]

Wow! Amazing patience and craftsmanship. Bravo! 👏

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Over the top wonderful. You must have had a great father and grandfather.

[@SWA-Projects]

Wow, only a real craftsman can make these kind of things, and with minimal use of power tools. Beautiful!

[@bofpwet9500]

Man that bucket got more love and care then I ever did, I am kidding, nice bucket!

[@marceljoseph7416]

love the camera in bucket shot, great skills to add

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

Outstanding craftsmanship and result, thanks for sharing 👍

[@MeinTubengucker]

Eine wahnsinns schöne Arbeit - Hut ab! Das erinnert mich an die großen Leistungen der Shaker!

[@Hathathorne]

The overlooked item in a medieval village takes quite alot of craftsmanship to do right.

[@timchapman6702]

Man, this dude is a genius!

[@adrianburghelea9353]

God bless You and Your job. Very nice ! Greatings from Romania!

[@homelessrobot]

i can tell this is a man of fine taste and culture seeing just one scene from this video. This one: 4:06

[@Mars-zgblbl]

Very nice work, especially with the effective homemade tools. I’d suggest sand to register the staves against each other but with all the fitting and reassembly, the sand would fall out. The OldTools fellers would be proud 👍

[@habe1113]

Muss mal im Keller schauen, ob ich noch ein paar Hüte finde, die ich ziehen könnte. Allergrößten Respekt.

[@tjblackforest69]

Tolle Arbeit, wunderschöner Eimer! Das muss sehr befriedigend sein, so ein fähiger Handwerker/ Künstler zu sein!

[@kinetics1045]

Him making a tool like that is Guinness

[@liveoak4124]

Wonderful build - thought I had the only woodshop with an old Aalto stool kicking around in it

[@schabanow]

Why bucket? Whiskey BARREL! )) +1