Bushcraft Joinery (A to Z: Episode 10)

[@ScrambledO]

Folks! What should I do for episode 11, letter K? I will definitely credit whoever gives me my next idea! Have a good weekend everyone. 👍😜

[@GoodVibesWilderness]

how about knife skills?

[@joshbabb7470]

Bush craft Knick knacks ( camp items )

[@DOJA3000ify]

Kilograms! Good comfortable weight of pack, cooking gear etc, maybe??

[@SpiritForest]

"K" well that is easy.. it is your most desired piece of equipment. Your knife. I would talk about the parts of a bushcraft knife. Knife parts (choil, pommel, etc.) Knife blade shapes (Clip, drop point, spear point, wharncliffe, etc.) Blade grinds (Scandi, convex, hollow ground, etc.)

[@AlexVBucur]

Hey ! Make some Knots.

[@168Diplomat]

Just a tip, always make your notches first, then you can trim your pin to fit it perfectly. It is a lot easier to trim the pin to fit the notch than to make the notch fit the pin. Also, use green wood for the piece with the notch in it, but use dry wood for the piece with the pin. As the green wood dries out it shrinks and locks the joint tight.

[@tonyackrill3718]

Its all good learning about making fire and building a bugout ect, but this video is real bushcraft and the type of video ive wanted to see for a long time, i hope you show us more of this type of bushcraft and thank you very much sir

[@joesavage2023]

Knowledgeable. A down and quick video of the basics. How o...start fire, build shelter, cook food, stay warm, etc... That's why people love your vids

[@mattlewandowski73]

I am pleased to see this... you are one of the few bush crafters I have seen who actually looks at proper wood joinery instead of just buying a spool of paracord and lashing everything together. Sure, for a temporary shelter on the move, it is not the most efficient choice save simple joints like a keyed lap joint, but for these base camps, it is THE way to go.

[@ronjohnsonoutdoors339]

This is the kind of thing I really enjoy. Short or medium length videos detailing a specific skill. Love it! Joinery is awesome, whether "bushcraft" style, or timber framing, or cabinet & furniture making. I just love woodworking and woodcraft in all its myriad forms.

[@christopherduby5330]

Amen brother. During winter dark months I harvest plenty of wood to carve. I make little figurines for my daughter. She gets more excited over the things we make than store bought crap

[@platypusdeathstomp]

I enjoyed the video. I like the fact that you don't edit out the mistakes.

[@taterbug70]

That joint is too.clever!! I never thought of that! Awesome.

[@TrustinTimber]

I always enjoy seeing people doing wooden joinery. Nice work.

[@Sczelag]

When your joints don't match up perfectly or are a little loose, insert a WEDGE into the gaps. It will snug up the joint, giving you a more sturdy joint. Keep up the GREAT work. Love your videos!

[@josephgemmo]

Great to see bushcraft a-z back in business. Always loved this series and love the background music.

[@elliottdmann]

Love the A-Z series idea. Kudos to you for trying and learning new aspects of bushcraft!

[@ISashaI]

I love your Wolfman voice, makes me happy

[@ISashaI]

Dovetail Knot

[@alfbittner6489]

Good effort, really enjoy the little hissy then you got back to it

[@brianspencer4220]

Remember Martin a thing of beauty is a joy forever. It may not be beautiful but it works & that is a beauty of its own. For a first attempt with lots of unknowns It sure looks like it works. Thanks Brian

[@Taromovies]

Hi Martin, this is a very good permanent connection between two sticks, a bit of effort and as you have seen I needs also some practice, thanks for sharing and only the best to you and yours in 2018, take care, Taro

[@markwallingford3252]

Well done for first try .. And that,s how we learn threw our mistakes nice job ...Mark

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Congratulations! That is a clean example for your first try. I have seen worse-fitting examples on KZbin...and they still worked. I am a big believer that wood joinery has a larger place in Bushcraft: lashing is for temporary and fast but joinery is for base camps and regular use camps. Thanks for taking us along!

[@SpiritForest]

Nice Joint! I tried to do that with my Aspens.. no luck. Learned a lot, thanks!

[@bigjohnmcvicker]

Nice. Definitely going to try this.

[@jeffwise3851]

I've carried Swiss Army knives almost daily since my days in the Boy Scouts. I'm 62 now. Best little knife/tool going. Also have carried an original Leatherman tool for 30 years

[@markwallace4369]

I wasn't aware that honeysuckle grew in tree form. I have always seen it growing in fence rows. shows that you learn something new every day.

[@denelll.bennettsurvivorwar8224]

*Awesome joinery!*

[@MatthewPosa]

Nice stuff. Thanks for the lesson. Learned something that I will have to try out. I like your style.

[@yveskc1]

Awesome bushcrafting technique. Love your channel, keep up the good work! Best regards -Yves

[@Cannabishealz]

Good stuff your right can use that in many things

[@depdannyj1]

You can also cut a wedge and a slot at the end of your dovetail and drive the wedge in the slot which will tighten up your dovetail joint just a little tip for you keep up the good work I enjoy your videos

[@shack456]

Really cool wood carving with tools available!! Nice work!

[@X_explorer]

Nice video! I like watching earth, explore and relax...

[@DOMINYPAUL]

Looks good, you taught me something.

[@shinzero]

Joe mentioned wanting to do an overnighter at your base camp a while back. Gotta make it happen soon! Great vid! Looking forward to the next one.

[@EdgewoodOutdoors]

Nice video, good to see another one in the series!

[@MaximumPasta]

Cool man! Glad you were able to get it to work!

[@clentnuzum634]

Bushcraft A to Z is back!!!! K could be knots or picking kindling material. Thanks for the video O.

[@BushtreckBoosh]

Great video man. You looked so angry for a moment when you snapped the first joint. I would be too haha.

[@prophesytheorist5130]

Most excellent little trick. You have a new suscriber.

[@JoseOrtiz-im5wu]

Awesome job. I learned something today. Ty

[@danandoliver3613]

Yeeees brother.....glad to see the a to z back....wales uk

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Knots!! Nice jointage!

[@Becomingwildman]

Hi bud, loved the video, I use this technique sometimes to make a cookpot setups. I do it the other way around, the triangular stick goes into the ground, other stick will jam on the hight that I need for my pot to hang, put some weight on it and it jams. One tip, leave the end of the I cut branch longer or tie it of with spruce root as it is keen on splitting g out if the end is to short. Cheers

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

That's annoying how it broke off like that, that seems to be how it goes a lot of the time so thanks for sharing it all. Been following you on Insta and am only just subbing to your channel here, looking forward to more.

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Looks good, thanks for sharing.

[@ScrambledO]

Thank you! Appreciate ya watching

[@JelsmaOutdoors]

A little tip, cut the mortis first then fit the tennon. Good vid, thanks.

[@edwardtownsend2661]

For what it's worth, missing your videos.

[@AtomicBleach]

I might have to try making a camp chair this way.

[@terranceakerson3480]

Awesome first joint, remember repetition creates proficiency. Another useful joint is the locking mortise which can be tightened if the wood dries or loosens.

[@artistaloca4]

Hello from Florida!! I use little solar lights that stick into the ground... They're lightweight and maybe worth taking on one of your trips to this camp. The light isn't super bright but it lights ground and surrounding areas and ** really gives depth to the video.**

[@isaacsipe8264]

Great as always man. A fun and useful trick to have up your sleeve perfect for some late night fire sitting.

[@ScrambledO]

Yes sir

[@BraxxJuventa]

Well done Martin! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Good job, man!

[@joeschang28]

Love this awesome idea!

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate

[@BillieBob10101]

You do really clean work bro. Better than me any day. Nice job!

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Enjoyed the video keep up the good work man you do a good job on the videos God Bless

[@elvinamillaneam]

Dude that was simple I would be doing it sometime this weekend. Great lesson. ..

[@bushcraftoregon]

enjoyed this one and not sure why I don't do these more; good way to hold things together...maybe your next one would be kits you carry in your pack. Like I have a bag for food, bag for fire, etc. K for kits you carry.

[@neckredgringo5372]

Awesome job man, thanks for showing the trouble of making it and not just a perfect specimen. Good to see the falling points so when I try I don't think I did something wrong. As for letter K, obvious choice would be kindling. But not much you can do on that lol. Maby a KIT overview? Like a double check on different gear for the seasons?

[@squeedum4893]

At 11:23 Steve Ramsey (Woodworking for Mere Mortals) calls that a character building exercise. :) Good stuff!

[@iggreene9512]

Honey suckle also makes a great emergency whistle. A friend of mine did a vid on that several years back. Haven't seen anyone else do that. Honey suckle even though pretty weak, has a ton of uses and should be cut down at every opportunity.

[@ejones2219]

Awesome! I'm going to try that next time at camp.

[@A.polon.i.a]

Nice work mate, just found your channel, and subbed in 2 minutes flat..... love your honesty and energy, and i'm a bit biased as i'm a joiner

[@patrickbryanoutside7416]

Thanks for bringing back the A-Z

[@ScrambledO]

No problem it was about time. It’s a good series that I enjoy doing.

[@andrewtyleryoung]

I agree. It is nice to welcome back the A-Z series.

[@RonRay]

I thought that I was the only one that had to 'sing' my way through the alphabet. Thanks for showing me I'm not alone!

[@DustyRhodes1986]

Can you stick wedges into it to tighten it up and may be straighten it up some?

[@capacha59]

Merci pour cette vidéo instructive ! et bravo aussi pour le Victorinox alox Farmer ! Top !

[@X_explorer]

Excellent channel!

[@1977jda19]

Great vid as always! With the use of joints like that you would conserve cordage.

[@hikerbro3870]

Thank you for this series! First episode I've watched. I've been wondering why bush crafters seem to not use basic joinery. It was taught in scouting for years. Sometimes lashing is either insufficient or just not an option. Not to mention, the more joinery you use, the more cordage you can save for other vital uses. Outstanding! You just got a new sub!

[@redmapleoutdoors1192]

Now you gotta get yourself a chisel! One thing to remember when using live or greenwood is that it'll shrink as it dries. That'll loosen up any joinery you do.

[@mariaotero5601]

Awesome job kudo's!

[@sosteve9113]

the victorinox is in my opinion the perfect knife for doing such tasks

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Very interesting video and thanks .

[@reyscottm9]

Seriously cool skill! Not practical to bushcraft, imho, but really cool. K - knife skills. Battoning, carving, feather sticks, stuff that most people should know by now.

[@vk2k]

Techniques come in handy

[@elimgrc1292]

thanks awesome series

[@Eutierria3486]

Your proper entertaining so funny. You keep making them Scrambled O good stuff

[@construction-productscemen4935]

Quite enjoyable video.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Not bad for your first. A useful skill to know.

[@ScrambledO]

Hahah I usually have to make mistakes to learn anything... thanks for watching man.

[@vk2k]

Vary useful

[@ahoo5753]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival I

[@nuancolar7304]

I can relate to the break through hard experience. Never trust the elasticity of green timbers, particularly the tendency to split easily. You really have to use your knife to fit the one end into that joint. It's okay to have it a little tight but if you're having to bear down on it, back off and trim a tiny bit and try again.

[@mick488]

Keep em coming!!! 🇦🇺✌🏻️

[@mariaotero5601]

Hi nice to see you Scrambled O!!

[@chrispowell3664]

Great job 👏 That's how we learn, trial and error. Happy 2018 🎉

[@ScottWorthington]

In my area honeysuckle refers to a vine with trumpet like flowers that contain a single drop of sweet nectar. Nine degrees is freakin' COLD. Leave more length above your notch to reduce the chance of splitting. First thing I thought when I saw your thumbnail. Hate that your first one split out. Lesson learned. You can add a diagonal support (2 more dovetails) from the upright to the crossmember so that it can hold more weight. You can also put the dovetail notch into the center of a crosspiece to create a T. Carve the upright into a triangle. You need to beef up the crosspiece to handle the extra stress on the notch. There's a lot you do around camp with a simple dovetail. This was a great video, Scrambled One. Thank you for sharing.

[@ScrambledO]

Sweet good information thank you Scott

[@sumandas8688]

Scott Worthington 6778

[@dougolgreybearddinowoodydu1845]

Good job. Thanks for showing the flubs too as it helps people learn how to fix their mistakes. Keep up the good work my friend. ol greybeard dino stay safe keep warm have fun and whittle to keep your sanity ; - )>>~

[@alexhearn1632]

Always love watching the vids

[@X_explorer]

Good vid!

[@tonyaldridge9720]

K should be knots. I need practice.

[@bushcraftchip]

Man, Look at dat joint...Look at dat boa. Great video scrambled O...

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Looks like you could pull it apart and reinsert it from the other side and you probably would have a better angle on the stick. Hope you understand what I mean.

[@rondurham9140]

Least of his worries, it was too close to the end of the pole. The torque levied on the outer side of the pole would snap again under minimal weight.

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Yea, probably. Depends on how heavy the pot is I guess. It’s his first one and I give him credit for trying not to put the same old stuff out that everyone else does.

[@zzapzzin]

would it be stronger if drove the other stick in the ground ?

[@rickbloom1869]

If the upright was longer above the joint it would be stronger but if it was long enough you could tie a piece of line from the top of the upright to near the middle to end of the horizontal piece and you could hang as much weight as the upright would stand.

[@michaelvalentine782]

That's what she said.

[@bigjohnmcvicker]

Like a glove!

[@Chass9999]

Did you do D for drop your food in the fire?

[@bigsmalls8339]

Try using a carpenters pencil and a square to help you more clearly "see" what you are doing. Also a chisel with side cut can be a helpfull tool to bring for such projects. Gotta love the adventures of woodworking

[@gekagk8408]

How do you focus the camera? It's so cool and quality

[@eduardom800]

Well done!!. Now you would need a small chisel in your backpack if you were to make many. And with K, only goes KUKSA. You need to carve one.

[@robertm8318]

So many people will carry 3-4 knives when in the woods. If I am on a multiday trip and plan on crafting a decent camp, I bring along a small chisel and it opens up a new world of camp crafts. With a little practice I was able to knock out a chair, small cooking table, lean-to frame, poncho-bed pole frame, and wood plate in just over 1.5 hours.

[@tptangenivy28]

Shout out to the LA BEAST and the use of his music!!!

[@boisehurley]

How about for K you do Knives, or Knapping (as in flint knapping)

[@ronsadventures8855]

Quite enjoyable video. Perhaps carving a Kuksa, or some different types of knots. Maybe even knife care, or building a small outdoor kitchen.

[@pauln2661]

Bore a hole into your upright with an auger; then shape that into a triangular notch. Make the notch undersized at first and only make it large enough to hammer the tenon in. It is the friction (friction lock) that makes this variation of a mortise and tenon so successful. Definitely, use a larger diameter round for the mortise than the tenon to resist splitting and cracking. Have you carved a "try stick" yet?

[@mariomartin2739]

One of the videos you’ve made. I’ll use that. Thank you