Crafty Campsite Fixes: Reviving My Trusty Stool & Countdown to the Silver Wolf Gathering”

“Greetings, outdoor enthusiasts! In today’s video, I’ll guide you through a D.I.Y. restoration of my beloved camp stool, a reliable companion on my adventures for over two decades. It’s finally time to give it the makeover it deserves. Join me as I detail every step to breathe new life into your own camp stool. Plus, with the Silver Wolves Campout in North Georgia just three months away, don’t miss your chance to join us. To sign up, simply email [e-mail] for all the details. I’m excited to help get you registered. Thanks for tuning in, and let’s get ready for the gathering!”
D.I.Y. Camp Stool Repair
Camp Stool Restoration
Outdoor Gear Repair
Senior Campout Invitation
North Georgia Mountains Campout
October Camping Event
Camping Gear D.I.Y.
Camp Stool Makeover
Seniors’ Outdoor Gathering
Silver Wolves Campout

[@georgewacaser4559]

I'm a hobby woodworker, and I have to agree that refurbing trusty old wooden "things" is very satisfying. Great to give old stuff another go-round at doing what it does. Happy Independence Day Blackie !

[@blackoracle69]

Right on

[@smoothvern165]

Nice job! I wish I still had my stools like that.👍

[@timlacy2284]

Blackie, Thank You Sir for sharing this DYI fixing a camp stool , I have used them in Boy Scouts and Deer Hunting on the ground, Dove Hunting . Thank You for sharing your Time and Knowledge and Wisdom and Experience and Making Our Time Outdoors more enjoyable and Smoothing it. Tim L . 63 year old Silver Wolves.

[@blackoracle69]

thanks for watching

[@jeffrichards5106]

Hi Blackie, great job on fixing the old stool. I used to have one of those stools that I got from my grandfather. I don't think I have it anymore. Unless it's buried in the garage. Brings back memories. He's the one that introduced me to camping long ago and I've been hooked ever since. 👍🏻Have a great 4th!

[@blackoracle69]

Cool, thanks

[@outbackowl4026]

Hi Blackie , greeting from Australia, thank you for your time to make these videos.

[@ReWyldOutdoors]

This is what we need more of! We have become such a throw-away society that if you get one season out of a piece of gear, you're lucky! My Pop taught me to repair not replace if possible! Pop would say that stool will make another crop now! Lol Great Job Blackie!

[@blackoracle69]

Absolutely! thanks for watching brother

[@blackoracle69]

have a great 4th!!

[@57WillysCJ]

Don't forget when you are done to refinish the wood. I either revarnish using spar varnish or scrape all the old finish off and apply a 50/50 mix of pine tar and boiled linseed oil. One thing though it will small of pine for quite some time. Pine tar is available from local farm stores or online for the treatment of horses hooves.

[@blackoracle69]

good to know thanks

[@bretjohnson6188]

Thank you, Blackie. I have a very similar chair made with metal tubing instead of wood, but can no longer use it because of no back support for my aging body.

[@blackoracle69]

i fully understand that

[@haroldmiller6853]

We built ones similar in scouts probably 20 years or so ago and I still have them scouts who’s kids are now scouts bring them in to show me they still have them . They are great little stools/ chairs

[@blackoracle69]

yes they are i made tops/ trays to fit on top to serve as small tables in camp for cooking

[@Blrtech77]

A Great Video Blackie and Thanks for Sharing!

[@blackoracle69]

You bet

[@oldminer5387]

Thank you Blackie, good information.

[@blackoracle69]

Very welcome

[@MichaelR58]

Good video Blackie, thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@blackoracle69]

Much appreciated

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. The canvas went on the ones I have. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.

[@blackoracle69]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@augustcook5537]

Another way to fix this would be to replace that metal pin with a draw-bored thru peg. You take the stool apart and drill thru the side of the top rail first, then place the leg back in place. You mark with a pencil the center of the hole onto the leg, then remove the leg again. You place your drill bit 1/32 to 1/16 down from your mark - that way when you hammer in the peg it draws the leg tighter up into the hole In the top rail. Slightly more work, but it needs no glue or metal fasteners, and if you need to take it apart at a later date for further repairs you can. Simply drill out your peg and then tap them apart with a hammer. If you have questions or want a better explanation of what a draw-bored thru peg is, I'd suggest looking up Paul Seller, Rex Kruger or Mr. Chickadee here on KZbin. They have videos that explain the concept quite well.

[@blackoracle69]

thanks for the info

[@kennethwilson8633]

Maybe you can fix my hip next…Have fun stay safe.

[@stevestumpy6873]

I use a metal folding chair as a pack frame.

[@blackoracle69]

very cool

[@michaelbrunner6654]

I used to have one of those years ago. I'm way too heavy for them today. But yes they been around a long time.

[@blackoracle69]

thanks for watching

[@ahabstar]

Sadly garage sales, estate auctions and set out by the curb is only place to find these available anymore it seems. Unless you are helping an old guy clean out his garage and he gives them to you after commenting on them.

[@blackoracle69]

often thats were treasures are found lol