Building the Hearth of the Rumford Fireplace and Hide Tanning Tutorial Continued| LOG CABIN BUILD

Peter hangs his 18'th century reproduction tavern sign. He stealthily approaches a sandhill crane with her youngster. He introduces Luke Solms, the stone mason building the rumford chimney and firebox. Luke finishes the hearth and he and Peter discuss the bear hunt.
We see the breeding of the toads in the pond and the continuation of the hide tanning process. The hides have dried into rawhide. He mixes up deer brains to form the tanning solution, mushing the brains into warm water. He immerses the stiff rawhide in the solution working the hide until it has absorbed the solution and is soft and pliable. As he works the hide, he gives a wee bit of history on trade silver and touches on the competition between the Hudson Bay Company and the Northwest Trading Company. He discusses the labour intensive process of softening and stretching the hide. He demonstrates how to ring out the hides to remove as much moisture as possible before beginning the softening process.
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Shane Kelly
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MUSIC
The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends - Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald.
#bushcraft #livingarchaeology #primitiveskills #18thcenturyskills #selfsufficiency #sustainableliving #canadianwilderness #logcabinbuild

[@christiaankruger3713]

Been rewatching some of the older episodes and enjoy them just as much as the new ones and maybe learn something I missed the first time.

[@eddybear771]

I remember this video. This is the video that appeared in my feed of recommended. Since that time I've bounced around the videos. Now I'm binge watching in order. Lol

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Flattered Edward… you sure have a lot of watching ahead of you!

[@eddybear771]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I'm trying to catch up some. Heading to the Dr with my wife. More waiting room time.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@eddybear771 Gotta hate that.

[@eddybear771]

@@TheWoodlandEscape She's getting better. That's the part I love. But yes. I hate that she needs to go there in the 1st place.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

@@eddybear771 Speedy recovery I trust.

[@plainsimple442]

Peter, I have a Racoon skin that I tanned a couple of years ago for a hat. Been putting off the hard part of softening, oh well another day. I tanned a big Bear skin years back and had my children beat it with sticks to soften. Enjoyed that nice hide by my bed every morning when arising.

[@bgurtek]

I was the gopher for the mason that did our chimney. I'm forwarding this video to a bunch of folks, mainly KZbinrs, making their own cabins and shelters; Don Von Gon, Shawn James, Mike Pullen, The Wooded Beardsman & his brother, etc.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you Sir, I do appreciate you sharing our historical endeavor.

[@kenmckee3143]

I love watching you doing things the old ways. Take care and God bless you

[@DarrenMalin]

I never have been able to get the hang of brick laying that and plastering , both are more art than a science :)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I know what you mean.

[@Rohita7659]

Your channel is very interesting. Greetings from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Supun for your interests and greetings from Canada.

[@gabrielgonzalezaldaco2919]

Hi Pete! Here I´m again. Now I want to join with the bricklayer guy and You to toast for your successful chimney job.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Cheers to that, Gabriel!

[@terryashton9213]

You're an amazing man with so many Olde World talents and craftsmanship. Obviously you were born in the wrong time period, or perhaps, you were in a previous life and signed your Soul Contract to be able to do it all over again. Alas, the simple life that we see wasn't quite so simple back when. But rather uncomplicated with Technology and other gadgets that you prove are far from being necessary. A Man could survive and create with a few simple tools. Back when, just about every farm had a Blacksmith forge and so on. They just didn't have a technician come out and fix the equipment, they made do with what was at hand. As I get older, we are the same age Buddy, I do long in memory for the way I grew up. Just so you know, with the last nail driven, doesn't mean that you have to stop with making videos as I know most of us would like to live somewhat vicariously thru your adventures. I'm in.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the encouragement Terry. Funny but, I never seem to drive a last nail ... always projects on the horizon.

[@unpredictable913]

2:02 How neat! Bravo!

[@heru-deshet359]

One sweet sign. Weary travelers will find it a welcome sight! ;-)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The door will be open Heru, at any hour for you or any other weary traveler.

[@heru-deshet359]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you, Sir

[@goldentrunnell7450]

Interesting idea for the throat and smoke chamber. I learned to be a stone mason working with my dad and 6 brothers much like your friend here in the video. It's nice to watch him work, kind of reminds me of someone I know! Makes me think I should make a few videos of my own.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed you should People like KZbin because they can find any content they want, unlike tv

[@backlakesbushcraftoutdoors9736]

Absolutely loved the vid Pete , just wanted to tell ya I’ve been watching from the beginning and you have again inspired me to live this live style again and I just purchased property in the mountains of Tennessee, I’m so excited to embark on this journey and the harsh realities that I face if your ever down my way please feel free to stop in and say hi , I’ll keep ya posted on my experiences , stay blessed my friend ☕️🤠🤙🏼

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Tennessee is a beautiful state and steeped in history. I wish you well on your endeavors and yes, please do keep me posted on your progress. You should be careful inviting, I’m like a stray dog, feed me once and I hard to be rid of.

[@backlakesbushcraftoutdoors9736]

@@TheWoodlandEscape hahaha that’s no problem at all as long as I got food you got a place to crash my friend , you might have to teach me how to build one of those awesome canoes if I can find enough birch bark to make one lol , can’t wait to see your next vid do have one question when you felt your logs did you wait a year for them to dry out I’ve heard mixed reviews on it and was wondering how you did yours if I can start doing it now hopefully I can start building by next year that’s the game plan so far , also can’t wait to see you fire place I saw the one Townsends did and fell in love with it , well I’ll let ya get back to work you have a great day my friend ☕️🤠🤙🏼

[@mr.fisher3973]

Sitting down for my Sunday night video binge. Love your videos and lifestyle.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you Sir, glad your enjoying.

[@charleswilliams9647]

I have heard of this method of tanning before but never seen it done. It was a little off putting, I am sure I could get used to it if need be. Thanx for keeping it real. Well Done!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

If you find using brains difficult to stomach, you can use neatsfoot oil and ivory soap as a tanning solution.

[@andreasstensson123]

Such a quality production. And also smooth with no ads. Thx for another episode friend. You get a thumbs of from me 👍

[@robertgsands3521]

Cathy, thanks for the robins!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I will pass that on Robert, thanks for your interest.

[@steveww1507]

always look forward to the next vid

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Steve. I look forward to finishing each new one ... hard to find the time some weeks.

[@timrobinson6573]

@4:58 We have those Sandhill Cranes here in South Florida.

[@amyswisher5468]

bill's got a customer at his woodland tavern

[@richardbryant5773]

Another enjoyable video thanks for sharing

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

Wonderful, my kind of tavern, get the Guinness in I’ll be there shortly!! Thank you John Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Guinness you say ... a man of my own heart!

[@astakavasta3168]

You could be look alike for the sadly departed David Carradine,you look like your going to go on for ever !

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I do get that a lot but, I don’t personally see it. We appreciate you interest.

[@Peter-od7op]

I love your vdo. To live in canada off grid best way to go

[@connieadams607]

Love your show 👍🏻

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Connie.

[@randyjohnson3412]

One thing you can never take from a mason - no matter what time period - is his trusty sponge.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Very true!

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

I'm very anxious to see what you make out of them.

[@petercarbutt3706]

great looking escape,cant wait to see finished fireplace,well done

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you Peter.

[@gerhardhagn9670]

Ein Traum🤗, wieder ein schönes Video 👍🏻👍🏻🍀

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

It's always amazed me also how different people's from around the world that for the longest never came in contact with each other had the same technology of spears and bows and arrows.

[@richardofsylmar]

I would think that in a time a long, long time ago the world was all connected.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

@@richardofsylmar Maby

[@kevinscudamore2711]

Enjoyable and informative thanks 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Kevin, I’m glad you’re enjoying.

[@chesterwatkins9265]

Excellent video, beautiful cabin, and a great sign! Thanks for sharing this with our group, The Ouachita Bushcraft and Survival, Facebook page!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is my pleasure Chester and I’m glad you’re enjoying.

[@sebwood6316]

Love your old tavern sign! makes me want to try to do one myself!Thank you for your awesome and beautiful videos!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve always had a liking for antique tavern signs. Glad you’re enjoying our series Seb.

[@throwback336]

Thats very interesting. I had no idea that many steps went into a hide.

[@rudycarlson8245]

Really great progress it is going to turn out beautiful when it’s done!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Rudy. I am rather pleased with how it is coming together.

[@sandydaviswhytelewis5387]

Thankyou Peter

[@charlesassman8751]

this is an amazing channel

[@nhmountains5683]

Another fine video Peter. I wish we had a spring bear hunt here in NH. The bear numbers are thicker than I’d like. I’ll have to wait until September.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It only been for the last coupe of years that they allowed a spring hunt here.

[@joeseabolt3922]

Awesome video as always Peter...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Joe.

[@williamcorona6350]

The cabin looks outstanding. Love the sign!

[@judyjenson2918]

love it

[@shawnslaugh]

it then followed by side plates being taken from trade guns to decorate with bracelet and chain mail almost. from the plates of the guns later on in the fur trade. A lot of us wear the trade plate dragon emblem bracelet since we follow more the fur trade era post long hunter/ woodsman time. All is great thanks peter for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Shawn, I did not know that bit of history. That tidbit will get filed away in my old brain.

[@shawnslaugh]

@@TheWoodlandEscape your welcome Peter. Take care. Sure love how the cabin is turning out. I didnt capitalize on turkey myself this yr.Wish i had to many irons on the fire that didnt help. keep posting. sure appreciate it all. and you have done an amazing job brother. i hope to do the same down the road soon as whole.

[@bobesselstyn461]

really looking cool sure enjoy watching Pete

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Bob, we sure are enjoying making this series.

[@santosandrade5492]

👍Brazil

[@wazzyman2875]

There nothing better then tanning you're on hides even tho it a lot of work the out come is worth it.. 👍👍💪💪💪💪💪✌✌

[@ashleyanderson2859]

In the previous video I was wondering what load you were using in your smoke pole. Great content as always. Thanks

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

80g of 3f, over shot card ( found cushion wades destroy the pattern ),some paper wasp material to cushion, 1 5/8 oz of 5, 6 & 7 (mixed) shot with an overshot card.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I'm guessing you acquired the wasp material in winter! Hahaha. Thanks for the quick response

The cabin looks so good! What stain/sealant did you put on the outside of the logs?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Basically linseed oil with some pigment added.

[@richardofsylmar]

I truly enjoy your show, could even say I love it, with his hard work in the information you give us. I can’t help but wonder if you could recommend a location where there are shirts made from the hard work you are describing here that could be purchased?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Glad you’re enjoying. Can’t say where to buy shirts as we make all of ours.

[@rockalvey2582]

Do you have concerns or precautions about CWD in wild cervids and the increasing risk of handling brains? On a lighter note, your videos are wonderful, and i greatly appreciate the content and quality.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Knock on wood, so far no CWD in Ontario, but yes I remain concerned. I thank you for your kind words.

[@jmt6615]

I maybe wrong but I think those are toads not frogs. Love your videos and how you walk us thru every thing you are showing!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You could very well be right, we have abundance of both ... a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

[@shawnslaugh]

Brooches? right ......trade silver. some was carried a little longer but not much. Seen some in to the 1830s. Had a talk about this with brothers the other day. very nice.

[@sbishop16]

Your home is beautiful! What kind of oil did you use to treat the logs? I must have missed this. Thank You

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Essentially linseed oil with a pigment for colour.

[@ricklarade3593]

now thats a fine drinking establishment...lol

[@patriotpop2436]

New to your channel and enjoy them very much. Where are the hitching post?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you sir and. I should have a hitching post.

[@josephsauve1921]

Your Tavern sign inspired me to make one similar, but I cheated I used a CNC Router. Lol

[@heru-deshet359]

You probably made it wearing a T shirt, shorts and sandals as well, lol.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Now that is funny!

[@josephsauve1921]

Almost i just wont wear saddles, I have dropped one to many items on my feet in the shop lol 😂

[@heru-deshet359]

@@josephsauve1921 Rofl!

[@earlshaner4441]

This is the way of the native American Indians did for tanning hides

[@kingrafa3938]

👍👍👍🇵🇭

[@lynetteclauser3551]

Probably a silly question or two and maybe you’ve already done so in a video I haven’t watched yet. But since you do smitty work, do you make all of your own nails? And because you seem a historian as well, just when did wood screws come into being. I haven’t seen you use any?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

There is a video on the play list where I demonstrate nail making. Wood screws have been around for hundreds of years, they were hand made one at a time . Time consuming and used for special applications like gun making etc.

[@lynetteclauser3551]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I have been catching up on your channel by going through the play list, but backwards. KZbins algorithms also send one through out of order. So I’m lazy and watch it out of order. But enjoy them all. You remind me of my favorite teacher from high school, her (and your) passion for history is engaging & contagious.

[@mertmcguire]

Is there any video of hound bear hunts? Link please?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Not that I’m aware of Remo but, I hope to attempt to film one shortly.

[@joshuaredekopp]

Is there a specific ratio for brains to water in your tanning solution

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

For deer hides you only need about a gallon of solution. I never weigh it out, but using a couple of brains per gallon works. One brain might be a bit weak.

[@joshuaredekopp]

@@TheWoodlandEscape thanks

[@shanek6582]

Supposedly those Sandhills taste like roast beef lol.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

There are paces tat have an actual hunting season for Sandhills cranes.

[@shanek6582]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Florida does, I was serious about what they say about roast beef, the idea of killing one to eat just seems strange to me for some reason. There was one that got hit by a car on the road I took to drive to work and it’s mate stood beside it for a couple days, since then I’ve got a fondness for them I guess.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I kinda like them too, not sure I’d want to hunt them. Doesn’t look like much of a challenge.

[@jenniferbringman9054]

Who traditionally tanned the hides?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indigenous peoples around the world brain tanned animal hides.

[@gayahithwen]

Brains are a significantly *less* gross source of tannins than pee and poop is, at least (historically attested!)... but yeah, I'm too squeamish to want to deal with the brain mush either way. 😀

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

You’ll get no argument from me Karin. Rather looking forward to having them all finished. It is rather satisfying when they are completed and one makes useful items from them. Beats letting them rot in the forest.

[@azbugman1]

What part of Canada is this filmed?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We live in Eastern Ontario.

[@azbugman1]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you. It looks like the perfect place to be at peace with God & man (Thank you for making the videos, I enjoy them quite a bit)

[@astakavasta3168]

What age are you ?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I would be very close to 69.

[@robaldridge6505]

Every critter has just enough brains to tan it's own hide.. EXCEPT a moose !!!

[@robaldridge6505]

that says a lot about a moose.....

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, they do seem a tad slow, that is until you try hunting them!

[@macmcdonald9347]

Have your right eye checked, I noticed you rubbing it more then once.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is black fly season here in Ontario lol.

[@punkbloater]

That brain tanning is not something I would enjoy, I would do the chinking any day over that. 😄

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Can’t rightly say at this point but, I do know I will do the happy dance when both are finished.

[@barneyclovis]

Hi peter call me a thick limey but i come from a land where no animal or insect will cause you any great harm you seem however to take your flintlock everywhere... can you make a video of the type of threats you face day to day john uk

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Actually not all that many. We do have a lot of bears but, they are hibernating now. I carry it for two reasons. I try to live as much as possible as one would have in the 18th century in the New World and they were either had their musket in hand or close at hand. We also eat primarily wild meat, so if small game seasons are open, I can bring home dinner.

[@barneyclovis]

@@TheWoodlandEscape ​ Well thank you for the answer Pete love your videos to bits,but only as a suggestion could you perhaps include in a future video a explanation you view the rifle as a tool of the period and as a tool for eating. In my country police do not carry guns only lunatics, psychopaths and hunters carry guns and firearms KZbin goes all over the world to different cultures and to different ages so therefore i think a explanation is due hope you understand john uk

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed, John, food for thought.