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

Perfected by generations of craftsmen, traditional bamboo steamers are lightweight, strong and durable.
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[@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

[@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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIWlYZakj7aFatU

[@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!!!!"

[@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

[@rajaseethala]

Gorgeous craftsmanship... Salute

[@goosetaylor2336]

Had no clue this took so much finesse

[@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!!

[@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.

[@TheOaklandBoy]

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

[@framerate3x3]

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

[@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.

[@madeariartha2546]

Its a sad fact

[@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.

[@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.

[@WobblesandBean]

Bamboo really is amazing, isn't it?

[@chairee6627]

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

[@GoofNerdProductions]

Bamboo has so many uses!!!!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

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.

[@Parapresdokian]

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

[@merazulbasitchowdhury6891]

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

[@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!

[@dingusbro925]

The craftsman is really strong for his age

[@richardwebb2348]

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

[@dannydougin3925]

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

[@Zenas521]

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

[@preranajoshi2291]

Really worth watching.

[@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 :-)

[@flyingninja1234]

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

[@fishlaw1]

Nice work... Thanks for sharing!!!

[@jezdel6298]

Amazing craftsmanship 👍🏻

[@stephengoh5456]

Awesome! Love it. Thank you.

[@samoinborut1339]

Thank you.

[@shionmoon384]

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

[@kiwan5425]

Makes me wanna get one tmr!

[@gabyalex4494]

Interesting this kind of hand crafting

[@juragananyaman]

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

[@jamesphap4873]

Rất thích những video như thế này.

[@mentaritravel1004]

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

[@jackstraw1919]

That was awesome

[@Lululolalali]

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

[@lindathrall483]

THE ARTISAN VERY NEATLY DONE VERY WELL CRAFTED

[@m.ap.l.263]

Lindo ! Parabéns

[@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...

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Beautiful

[@nitababcock3977]

Awesome.

[@kimbratton9620]

That's amazing!

[@oc_villain3833]

Great clip .,

[@FamilyFriendlyCooking]

This is amazing! :O

[@alyssacamillejoycec.solive8686]

Amazing

[@beybslifeintheus494]

Great job my friend

[@florieorr0594]

SKILLS....👌👌👌👌

[@SaadAliArts]

amazing skill hats off

[@mjaf]

amazing

[@defaultasawesome5043]

May God bless his work🤗

[@MrFancyFingers]

Default As Awesome May Satan bless his hands.

[@silverdragontv8472]

Thanks for sharing videos

[@Batik_kerajinan_wisata]

Nice the process

[@al-ayoungentstailorfasalia651]

Very good Art

[@terrav717]

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

[@zeppelin2412]

😊 wow, ingenious 👌👍🖐️

[@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.

[@MindDataAI]

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

[@BaibaVulgaris]

Lmao, what could it mean?

[@user-py6cl8bo3c]

"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.

[@BigVtheVanity]

Wow.

[@za7v9ier]

Sustainable

[@brianrigsby7900]

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

[@SubparPanda]

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

[@tahirkaratas8115]

Harika bir el işçiliği

[@clarionlansangan5896]

wow...

[@rodrigomuller]

Wow

[@JesusismyKingNL]

God bless you all

[@ascott6804]

I had no idea you could split bamboo horizontally?

[@MindDataAI]

I have a few, smell good too. Effective

[@duchessSakura]

did anyone see that caged squirrel? LOL

[@aniruddhakaryekar2390]

मस्त बववलीय ।

[@ismaelhall3990]

nice

[@latenighter1965]

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

[@dirtywash4890]

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

[@ltgoonie397]

*The Craftsman.*

[@mechathanos5444]

I want one

[@TLTuck5]

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

[@jeffreyrivers1983]

I got one!

[@annelee5132]

It is funny how the narrator says “crafts men”

[@karmafairy351]

How is that funny??

[@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

[@perseoeridano4182]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@albundy5228]

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

[@richardharepax123]

Now how does the paper not mold from the steam?

[@rastaman9805]

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

[@kcpkcp1000]

grocery shops in China town.

[@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.

[@realazduffman]

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

[@NikhileshNerambally]

How is it cleaned after each cooking?

[@hghtrfnko8634]

Just to confirm, is he a craftsman?

[@rebeldaigle3035]

This guy has a pet squirrel???

[@ekfliu]

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

[@hmartin879]

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

[@pukhrambamroll96sectionc60]

I want to buy this steamer

[@oo-gg6yo]

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

[@temujin1234]

Show how a Cleveland steamer gets made.

[@KidFury27]

Chili. Mostly bison...

[@themidgardian8861]

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

[@tungnguyenthanh4656]

Ok