How Bamboo Steamer Baskets Are Made | How It's Made

[@sigrid714]

I bought a bamboo steamer from a shop in my local Chinatown over 20 years ago. I recently drove by the shop for the first time in 20 years last year, and the whole plaza is abandoned and derelict now. The bamboo steamer I bought there is still being used to this day and has outlived the shop that sold it.

[@noejacklou]

I love people who can make wonderful high quality things with simple hand tools

[@s02229]

I am Asian. I’m from the region where Dim Sum is originated. I grew up eating out of these baskets. I’d always thought these were made by machines and never really given much thought about them. Now I have a new found appreciation for something I see every day of my life. Bravo to the craftsman. But him not wearing gloves and hacking with so much force with his fingers inches away give me so much anxiety. He knows what he’s doing but still.

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

The narration skills of this guy are mindblowing. Wish i could get as good as him.

[@danielretardo7075]

With practice you can be

[@learnmore9472]

it will take a long time, but you can why not?!

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

@@learnmore9472 Honestly i am really struggling with the narration in my videos.

[@KHobbies_cina]

Must be his custom made voice.

[@t.kchong7354]

did u notice that most good narrators are men? i hardly heard women narrating. any channels with women narrators?

[@gpmax9215]

Beautifully made. Such craftsmanship is to be congratulated and admired. A steamer basket is a wonderful healthful way to cook. Thank you.

[@stevethea5250]

China number one!!!

[@gangisspawn1]

It's good for steaming cat meat, or endangered bear gallbladder. Very healthy.

[@MrMAlexC]

Is this a Chinese shill? This sounds like something a marketing department would come up with.

[@yungbroc]

@@MrMAlexC i mean it is really well made and all done by hand too. also no bs like glue or plastic so i think it's beautifully made. most shit nowdays is all plastic and automated crap that will last just long enough to warrant buying a new one after it inevitably breaks. this type of product is one where you know youll be getting your money's worth, as there clearly is a lot of craftsmanship that goes into it. its not shilling to recognize something as quality.

[@josieshoxx]

Mad respect for the craftsman. Terrific work! I wonder how much each one costs.

[@stevethea5250]

Cheaper over there as probably inflated over here

[@GeraldTheMaker]

0:37 the store sign says this store is "Taiwan Cypress tree Foot bucket"。 BTW, Foot bucket is what we use to wash feet (hot water) before sleep

[@fatimahrehan4468]

Well that seems unhygienic

[@cozeecofycat6531]

I want a foot bucket now

[@jonothankaplan]

@@fatimahrehan4468 how

[@framerate3x3]

Fun fact, Bamboo splinters are nightmarish to get out. Way worse than regular hardwood.

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[@AlphaDogLXIII]

but his hands are prolly as hard as cow leather

[@yoni5896]

Doesn't sound fun at all.

[@troy4328]

They are also itchy as all hell!

[@nuezacarlo2712]

Palm splinters would laugh at those puny bamboo splinters.

[@josealphonso2848]

In the old days, bamboo nails and bamboo strips were used instead of the stainless wire. Nothing made with metal including the handle.

[@evelynmarie6880]

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[@henryettoit897]

heres one made with bamboo nails andf strips kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWlYZakj7aFatU

[@albertocortese3586]

yes , mine is 100% bamboo, not a bit of metal or plastic.

[@Aequitas_RJ]

1:03 Did anyone else notice this guy has a random pet squirrel? Insert dog from Up here going "SQUIRREL!!!!"

[@lu0l4mursu]

He does and has alot of special techniques, skills and tools

[@rastaman9805]

Aren't the "tools" so simple and yet perfect for the task....amazing!!

[@vicv9503]

Ironic how modern workforce is highly trained, optimized and groomed to our respective industries. but we all worry of the day automation will replace us in our jobs. this guy has nothing to worry about.

[@darnit1944]

Robots doesnt mean automated industries. It also means digital marketing, self service shops like IKEA, and even robotic lawyers who can read and check law books faster and more accurately than humans. Robotic surgeons too, it takes less doctors to operate robot.

[@ayszhang]

@@darnit1944 robots are more accurate too 👌

[@baker7280]

@@darnit1944 also transportation which is a massive industry will be taken over by self driving cars and trucks

[@erichanastacio9695]

Steamers as big as that are already made of aluminum... fast and cheap to make.

[@rajaseethala]

Gorgeous craftsmanship... Salute

[@goosetaylor2336]

Had no clue this took so much finesse

[@TheOaklandBoy]

tony would have loved these. steaming was one of his favorite methods

[@drxym]

I love bamboo as a material. It's great for things like spatulas where it will last for literally years. Steamers too as shown, although I wonder if the need to hand make them is much of a thing at all these days. Clearly they are mass produced items given how many of them there are.

[@merazulbasitchowdhury6891]

The amount of chill 'the craftsman' has is too damn high

[@Parapresdokian]

I cant even draw a fine circle. I respect that craftsman.

[@flyingninja1234]

Bamboo is technically a type of grass. That is why it grows so incredibly fast.

[@chairee6627]

*tHE CRaFtsmaAN* idk it’s just pressured when he says it for some reason 🤣

[@dannydougin3925]

Wow! I was expecting it to me machine made! This is amazing!

[@WobblesandBean]

Bamboo really is amazing, isn't it?

[@richardwebb2348]

Food must be very well cooked if it is steamed for thousands of years, but makes planning meals a challenge!!!

[@evangelinetiapson9217]

A fine and perfect craftsmanship using a sustainable yet durable material. Nice 😁

[@frostfirei]

It's always, a pleasure, to watch a Craftsman, creating his art!

[@Zenas521]

You omitted the handle being put in place. How did he put the handle in?

[@heureuse8568]

This motivates me to care for my steamer even more. It was also shamelessly inexpensive at Ikea. I could pay 5 bucks more, just to support the maker...

[@shionmoon384]

Great craftsman need a raise.. handmade but relatively cheap unlike other thing (handmade shoes, bag which cost arm and leg)

[@dingusbro925]

The craftsman is really strong for his age

[@GoofNerdProductions]

Bamboo has so many uses!!!!

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Simply fantastic. Great documentation too. Bamboo is really a gift from "above"! Unfortunately not growing in Europe. Thanks a lot for making taping editing uploading and sharing.

[@mentaritravel1004]

The old man reminds me of my dad. I miss him 😭

[@etienneravary1915]

Props to the caged squirrel @ 1:04. What an awesome feature to the video.

[@KrikitKaos]

Kinda sad actually. That is a tiny cage for a squirrel.

[@lindathrall483]

THE ARTISAN VERY NEATLY DONE VERY WELL CRAFTED

[@funny-video-YouTube-channel]

*Beautiful result.* The steamer baskets are a great tool for cooking. In the factories such work is made by workers who do one and the same step all day long. This craftsman can enjoy more verity in his work day :-)

[@MindDataAI]

The sign of the store says ‘foot spa bucket’ !!!!

[@BaibaVulgaris]

Lmao, what could it mean?

[@穆宇穹]

"台灣檜木泡腳桶" "Taiwan cypress foot spa tub" These kind of shops usually make various kind of wood/bamboo containers.

[@giaiaspirit]

Was looking for this!

[@jeffreydeanfong8480]

It's just a coopery.

[@preranajoshi2291]

Really worth watching.

[@defaultasawesome5043]

May God bless his work🤗

[@MrFancyFingers]

Default As Awesome May Satan bless his hands.

[@AndrewBarsky]

“The craftsman” “the craftsman” “the craftsman” “the craftsman.” Love the narrator, but can somebody toss him a thesaurus?

[@darnit1944]

You want him to change jobs?

[@mag-narwhal]

@@darnit1944 no they just want him to use more words for that such as worker artisan steamer maker

[@poshiey1734]

@@mag-narwhal he's reading a script dude, leave him alone

[@leej3689]

I thought I was the only one getting twitchy. Why not just say 'he'? It's obvious who the narrator is referring to.

[@gabyalex999]

Interesting this kind of hand crafting

[@Lululolalali]

Take a shot everytime he says "the craftsman" 😅👌

[@SaadAliArts]

amazing skill hats off

[@juragananyaman]

Work with heart & passion.. ❤️❤️❤️ Greetings from bamboo craftsmen in the village Sir.. 😊🙏

[@fishlaw1]

Nice work... Thanks for sharing!!!

[@beybslifeintheus494]

Great job my friend

[@a0933587601]

This store is in Taiwan Kaoshiung. 萬先蒸籠店 :高雄市鹽埕區五福四路299號 No. 299, Wufu 4th Rd., Yancheng Dist., Kaohsiung City 803, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

[@pcgamerxp]

Benjamin wang so cool!!

[@bwallace936]

You are my hero, Sir! Much obliged for the information. Truly thank you.

[@bwallace936]

Matter of fact, if I can get one, it'll be 2, I'll send you one as a token of my appreciation.

[@SubparPanda]

I'm so jealous of this guy i wish i had a pet squirrel

[@zeppelin2412]

😊 wow, ingenious 👌👍🖐️

[@jamesphap4873]

Rất thích những video như thế này.

[@brianrigsby7900]

0:51 really, narrator? That’s a cleaver!😂

[@silverdragontv8472]

Thanks for sharing videos

[@kiwan5425]

Makes me wanna get one tmr!

[@jezdel6298]

Amazing craftsmanship 👍🏻

[@mjaf]

amazing

[@ascott6804]

I had no idea you could split bamboo horizontally?

[@themidgardian8861]

First comment was mine Love your content. Keep posting videos like this. Don't forget to give this comment a ♥ heart.

[@samoinborut1339]

Thank you.

[@jackstraw1919]

That was awesome

[@Batik_kerajinan_wisata]

Nice the process

[@stephengoh5456]

Awesome! Love it. Thank you.

[@oc_villain3833]

Great clip .,

[@florieorr0594]

SKILLS....👌👌👌👌

[@al-ayoungentstailorfasalia651]

Very good Art

[@dirtywash4890]

Well I didnt think I needed to know how to make a bamboo steamer...but KZbin said otherwise

[@latenighter1965]

All I could think about is "Thats one BIG steamer basket"...

[@FamilyFriendlyCooking]

This is amazing! :O

[@terrav717]

Are we just going to ignore the random squirrel in the hamster cage? Lol

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Beautiful

[@hghtrfnko8634]

Just to confirm, is he a craftsman?

[@TLTuck5]

I can die happily now that i know how a bamboo steamer is made

[@kimbratton9620]

That's amazing!

[@brianlam257]

It looks like it would requires a lot of time and effort and i doubt it can be sold for very high price

[@donosudono1597]

It's about 0.5 USD each in my place, and it uses bamboo stripes instead of stainless steel one

[@MindDataAI]

I have a few, smell good too. Effective

[@Athrunwong]

It makes me wondered if we're able to see these in the future after the old man passes.

[@yero396]

Lol you know it's not just one man making ALL the steamers in the world right? If he dies, there still are thousands of other craftsmen making these.

[@abeginnerspov5968]

There are more than 100 people infront if my house making them right now.

[@shannont6764]

and theres a million of us still using it too.

[@rastaman9805]

Where do I get one of these hand crafted steamers by this guy????? Seriously!!!!

[@kcpkcp1000]

grocery shops in China town.

[@JesusismyKingNL]

God bless you all

[@nitababcock3977]

Awesome.

[@tahirkaratas8115]

Harika bir el işçiliği

[@annelee5132]

It is funny how the narrator says “crafts men”

[@karmafairy351]

How is that funny??

[@ltgoonie397]

*The Craftsman.*

[@aniruddhakaryekar2390]

मस्त बववलीय ।

[@hmartin879]

If only I had $1,000 for every time he said 'Craftsmen'

[@alyssacamillejoycec.solive8686]

Amazing

[@albundy5228]

I need to know how bamboo steam baskets are made at 2am...

[@za7v9ier]

Sustainable

[@delinguiciousinterpreter3468]

He's stepping on a food utensil part with his shoe.. Good thing it'll be steamed to disinfection. So, when you buy one of these, use them once while empty.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

ALWAYS WASH ANYTHING YOU ARE USING FOR FOOD.

[@busharmann]

Welcome to Earth

[@realazduffman]

We should teach people in poor areas like Appalachia these skills and make them in the USA

[@m.ap.l.263]

Lindo ! Parabéns

[@rebeldaigle3035]

This guy has a pet squirrel???

[@ekfliu]

No that was his lunch, needs to test the steamer some how..

[@oo-gg6yo]

Drink everytime he says Craftsman Now you're an alcoholic, good job

[@NikhileshNerambally]

How is it cleaned after each cooking?

[@danielmarree6133]

Bamboo is a grass, not wood. "Science Channel"...

[@romane.67]

is grass actually a term used in biology or just a generalization(like vegetables in the culinary industry) if not, how is a "grass" defined? edit: see parenthesis^

[@johnnyseagull29]

@@romane.67 well, to put it simply. Biology is to do with animals. That aside, grass is not made of wood. Are you perhaps thinking of the wooden horse of Troy?

[@Rockzilla1122]

@@romane.67 grasses are a specific family of plants, Poaceae, so yes there is a specific definition and meaning to it that distinguishes grass plants from other plants.

[@richardharepax123]

Now how does the paper not mold from the steam?

[@jamessanders5397]

That's a good build. He must have gotten tired of the old way and wanted to try something new. It might last but the metal in it and all, who knows?

[@Virtuoso7.1]

did anyone see that caged squirrel? LOL

[@premadetea5246]

I'm suppose to working on a story. How did I get here?

[@agbwow]

did anyone else notice the pet squirrel at 1:03

[@cytomatrix]

You mean his lunch? lol.

[@richardwebb2348]

and the rabbit.

[@BurnedLeo]

Can that be used multiple times bcoz they have put in paper inside which would last long in steamy environment!

[@ismaelhall3990]

nice

[@ahms6026]

Bamboozled.

[@temujin1234]

Show how a Cleveland steamer gets made.

[@KidFury27]

Chili. Mostly bison...