How to knock a STONE BOWL with a stone - Primitive caveman technology - how many hours did it take?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thanks for sharing the skills and knowledge. Great idea to be aware of.

[@ChrisSmith-vc7xs]

If it hasn't been mentioned, you built a Molcajete Bowl there. To finish it to a food ready level grind lots of coarse salt in all corners of the bowl and pestle till you've made a few batches of very fine powdered salt. Don't use this salt because it'll have the last of the rock flakes/powder in it. I followed these instructions to finish my molcajete. Happy crafting Felix, and thanks for demonstrating this skill set.

[@IngeniousOutdoors]

This technique is very very old and its modern name is "pecking" much like how a wood pecker uses his beak to dig into a tree. It's very hard to master because splitting the stone you are hitting is extremely common. Anyone who works in stone masonry knows you can split stone by hammering along a line. The same thing can happen to stones during pecking. It's an awesome skill to have but takes practice to perfect like any skill. Well done felix 😁

[@CristiNeagu]

6:16 Good point. The more information we have, the more connections we can draw between them. And it's not the information itself that leads to a solution. Most often it is the connections we make that provide a solution. Who knows what solution to some currently unknown problem someone comes up with cause they saw some guy on KZbin hammering a stone bowl.

[@mistastabs5840]

That was really great, the first Swiss Army Rock... Love the video.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@TwistedSither]

Felix ROCKS!! Ok, that was a bad pun. Very cool vid.

[@sosteve9113]

Good one

[@stevebettany8778]

I really enjoyed seeing the bowl start to form. Then it was clear it was going to work.

[@rcmrcm3370]

Professor Felix, the safety glasses give you a intellectual touch.

[@clairevero]

Well done Felix

[@samwilliams5283]

I would probably put a handle on the hammer stone not to increase force but to reduce vibrations to my arthritic hands.

[@413xanderb5]

The intensity his patience is remarkable. You give me hope that we really can make anything with our minds and our hands working together.

[@debbiedawsonpeterdawson3251]

Great video as usual. Stay safe from England.

[@boola69]

Absolutely enthralling to watch. You have great patience, energy and enthusiasm,. Another wonderful video my friend.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@WayPointSurvival]

That's so very cool, my friend! I really like the way it turned out. Looks like a perfect bowl for the morning cereal.

[@davidkurle5418]

Well done, Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lor David!

[@duggrim3946]

Fantastic video ROCK ON Felix!!

[@willikebari5478]

Auf die Idee muss man auch erst mal kommen lieber Felix, aber wenn man mal ein bisserl darüber nachdenkt, dann kommt man drauf, dass man sich in einer Survival-Situation vielleicht wirklich mal so behelfen muss. Das zeigt wieder mal, warum dein Kanal so beliebt und erfolgreich ist! Nicht nur deine hervorragende Präsentationen und Vergleichstest mit dem Victorinox, sondern auch deine fantastischen Projekte und Versuche! Lieber Felix, Danke dafür und ganz liebe Grüße aus Wels, Oberösterreich!

[@FelixImmler]

Woww was für ein wunderbares Feedback lieber Willi. Herzlichen Dank!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Du hast Recht! Ich habe viele Dinge von Felix' KZbin-Kanal gelernt! Dank ihm konnte ich sein Wissen an die Kinder weitergeben, mit denen ich in Scouts helfe!

[@AAAAAeeeehnnnnn]

suuuuuuuuuper!!!!! thx fürs zeigen!!!! lg Anne

[@FelixImmler]

Danke Anne!

[@USAUSAM82]

When everyone is going high-tech, low-tech still works!

[@andycoppes]

He hit the rocks together and microchips fell out 🤔

[@andycoppes]

@Finky Stingers McFarthing felix actually said microchips in the video 😎

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Sometimes, low tech works better!

[@OnTheRiver66]

Primitive oil lamps were made that way. On a documentary about igloos I saw an Eskimo use an oil lamp that looked very much like that. Thank you, Felix!

[@MichaelR58]

Very cool , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@HAYAOLEONE]

Cool. Hands only = underwater. Easier on the ears too. In the air = attach the 'hitter' to a piece of green wood/bamboo. Bit more impact and less stress on the hands (the big stone being on the ground). I finished with fine sand and oil, spinning a big piece of rounded wood and also a petanque steel ball.

[@Shazar789]

Great idea, in the water also avoids dust

[@HAYAOLEONE]

@@Shazar789 True. Working by hands I tend to look very closely to the work, I don't know why.. Always better to breathe less dust. I never had the problem though, since my first experiment was underwater in a river (very hot summer day, sitting in the stream doing nothing got boring after 2 hours..). Thinking about it, it might even be super important working with specific stones (more harmful to the nose-throat-lungs). But I can't tell, I know almost nothing about stones and dust toxicity. +

[@Bushmen918]

did your hand look like prunes ? t's messy with water , you have to get the right amount of slur or it just goes everywhere , I use grinders now but yeah I have been stone working for over 20 years , it will cause silicosis if not done proper, one of the reasons I don't flint knapp as much anymore.

[@HAYAOLEONE]

@@Bushmen918 I don't understand the first part of your comment (English is not my mother tongue). When I say underwater I mean IN water/submerged/immersed. I did it in the river, between 30cm to 10cm below the surface I'd say. Thanks for the health advice from a pro. Are all stone dusts equally harmful?

[@Bushmen918]

@@HAYAOLEONE I just read the stick part . apologies . I am thinking of ways to adapt your technique in my mind.

[@richwells284]

With so many KZbin channels having switched to showcasing stuff to buy, I love your channel for its bushcrafting. DIY projects, FANTASTIC! KZbin took you away from me, but I hunted and found my way bsck here.

[@FelixImmler]

Awesome! Thank you for this wonderful feedback!

[@Waldhandwerk]

Wunderbare Arbeit lieber Felix! Du machst alles Edel! LG Sepp

[@sosteve9113]

Awesome job Felix,you can use it in the future for your cooking video's

[@tomballard4794]

Pretty smooth.(cool,impressive, out standing)

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!

[@AFizz-cw3on]

Felix, the modern caveman! I love it!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@angiebean5598]

Absolutely marvellous Felix, I love your channel and I'm so pleased that you are back making more fantastic videos. Thank you 👌👏👍🥂X

[@proregiomoselle6622]

Wunderschönes und sehr anschauliches Video wieder, lieber Felix!

[@enotkompot88]

Гарна пепельничка вийшла🙂

[@FiveElementsTactical]

🪨 GREAT STUFF 🪨 I love your channel and all your projects. Thanks for sharing!! 🙏🏼

[@kevgermany]

Must admit, I thought it was a crazy idea. Aber... Wahnsinn. Gut gemacht.

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank!

[@TeXhacker]

Welcome Back, Felix! Hope you've had a very good time! I really liked this video.

[@gizmocarr3093]

This is a good thing to know; if you needed too. It would make a project to do for fun too.👏👍

[@galenmullenax4039]

That is totally awesome!! Felix is the best Caveman!! Watch out for the Wolly Mammoth 🦣!!❤

[@FelixImmler]

Haa ha haa, thank you very much!

[@KettleCamping]

I will definitely try that! Thank you again for another informative video. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@peterweidle8073]

Lieber Felix. Danke das du mit deinem Projekte, altes Wissen zum Leben erwecktst. Dies Wissen ist Überlebens wichtig gewesen und wird es immer sein.

[@FelixImmler]

Hallo Peter. Vielen Dank!

[@kanukkarhu]

Again, another interesting and informative video! 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@ryancoke9]

Loved this video Felix!!! Thanks for the great quality videos

[@Mgizler1]

As always....a very informative and therapeutic video. Thank you!

[@masterphoenix3274]

Very nice great job ty for forging ahead and showing from start to finish.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericbarker6635]

Hi Sir Felix, So nice to see you back and fully charged... take care my friend... Eric

[@krazmokramer]

Nicely done Felix! You are a great caveman!!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

The old ones also made very sophisticated knives from rock, albeit flint…. They could chip exquisite slices of flint that were so sharp, they could rival today’s surgeon’s scalpels! It amazes me what can be made from natural sources without the help of modern technology…. Stone bowls like the one you made were mostly used for holding rendered animal fat used for making lamps. They were also good for mortars and pestles! I loved learning about ancient crafting and how the old ones made their tools and even clothing! It’s so fascinating! Thank you for making this video. To see it actually done, makes learning about it even more real!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your nice comment!!

[@Taromovies]

that's what I call experimental archeology, a bit tedious but in the end you get a durable and versatile bowl, thanks for your endurance:-) take care, Taro

[@mhpupacios]

Excellent as ever - and a desirable finished product!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@diezelle57]

Cher Felix, vos compétences survivalistes vous donnent le droit d'embarquer dans l'arche de l'apocalypse ! :)

[@ManuOutdoor]

Sehr sehr cool Projäkt, top! Glück auf und bis bald!

[@FelixImmler]

Danke lieber Manu😄

[@OnTheRiver66]

This method was also used to make the Neolithic axe and celt heads. When you learn how to make stone tools you learn about the toolmaker. When we learn about the toolmaker we learn more about ourselves.

[@PeterSchenck]

Moin Felix. Wenn ich mal Langeweile habe, klopf ich mir 'ne Badewanne. 💪🤣🤣 Schönes Wochenende.

[@Bushmen918]

pecking and grinding

[@alexrussel9414]

What a trick bro❤❤❤

[@SuperJalejan]

Simply fantastic!

[@Mike-kr9ys]

Wow! You took us WAY back in time. Excellent video. Thank you!

[@CleaveMountaineering]

You said microchip... and I laughed. Great project!

[@mywrkout1]

What a great project Felix! Many, many uses for this technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@chopsddy3]

It is my determined intention to craft such a bowl. I want a large stone mortar and pestle and I can’t afford to buy one. I can’t even find one to buy. The good news is , my property has a stoney creek bed . It used to be part of a stone quarry. If stone was money, I’d be rich. If the stone available to me works, it just may turn into money. Thanks so much for this video. It’s just what I wanted to see. The bowl seems pretty straightforward. The pestle may be more difficult. I think bedding the work in wet sand may help to avoid cracking.

[@michaelnowak993]

Felix, another great video!!!

[@DerRadler]

Respekt Felix! Was für eine Beharrliche Ausdauer👍

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Cave man tec very good idea I will start an ash tray corp tomorrow i will make a million and watch you every Friday ! You are the very best Felix !!!

[@Houarnev_Cadranier]

Thank you for this video. You are the Best.

[@CathyAJAeria]

Hi Felix! Good to see you back making videos. I really like this bowl. Simple is good!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much!!

[@lisuk66]

👋🇧🇾✌️. Hello, Felix. Thank's for a good content 👍🤘!!!

[@rogergriffith286]

Making cup and ring mark stones comes to mind.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment!

[@DinoDrawer]

So that's the fine china every caveman brings to eat some sabertooth stew when guests come! Great job and have a nice day!

[@teri6252]

ganz guets video, du hesch mi richtig mitgrisse mit der faszination für de prozess

[@Olyphoto7]

Nicely done Felix!

[@randybradley7427]

Nice work very good video looks good

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for the visit

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Enjoying this one Felix

[@weyman9868]

What a useful and fun idea to do. Thanks for sharing. Atb Stuart

[@dragonbladestudios8061]

Nice one Felix missed these how too

[@piercecottingham]

Awesome video! I would try and shape the hammering stone so it has a point and try hitting it at an angle instead of directly vertical. After a certain point, I would introduce tiny gravel pieces and grind it instead of pecking.

[@mazadan]

You never disappoint Felix . I find your videos informative and a joy to watch and of course it does get me out there 😀

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much Peter!!

[@wombat1347]

This is how the Egyptian pyramids were created and the boss was our Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

😂

[@wombat1347]

😂

[@janrobertbos]

wieder mal fein gemacht..........und du hast natürlich recht..........man kann nie wissen wenn man das braucht!!!

[@nomadichunter2818]

Welvome back Felix! Incredible project, so happy to see. Always wanted to try this, now its possible! Useful for so many things maybe even for cooking?

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

I can't believe to my eyes: Felix without SAK?! WTH??🤔 In Russia there is a legend about Danila the Master, who made mugs from stones. Very respectful person that Danila was. Now I see, how he did his legendary cups and mugs! See you 👍

[@Thomasnmi]

Could not use the SAK blade as it would cut all the way through the stone too easily. :)

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

@@Thomasnmi Yeah!👍 That's right!:-))

[@BotchGaudio]

very good.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Always Enjoy Your How-2 Videos, Great Job, Thanks Felix ! Have A Great Weekend, ATB T God Bless

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Terry 👍

[@spessART-outdoor]

Hi Felix, tolle Idee und wieder sehr schön gezeigt. Gerade diese einfachen , aber effizienten Sachen machen das wahre 'Draußen leben ' Hobby so faszinierend. Danke fürs zeigen, Grüße Marco

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Marco!

[@davidjacobs828]

Very impressive indeed felix.

[@joggo5087]

Nices Video Felix

[@ibanalduntzin]

You have not watched it yet

[@Imightberiding]

Now all you need to do is leave it by the creek in an unseen spot for a year or so to allow it to grow a little moss & age the fresh markings. Then you can "discover" it & sell it at auction as a primitive artifact for thousands of $.

[@pirogue6565]

New subscriber SAK lover (no homo...LOL) from Texas...love your content. Looking forward to watching man of your videos...keep up the great work!

[@philholman8520]

Caveman: Ug, Ug! Having made his bowl, many, many moons ago, I am not surprised that, in our modern age we still have him to thank for our breakfast bowl!

[@masemasemasie]

That is real neat Felix!

[@Makermook]

Excellent video!

[@micha5645]

Hallo Felix, mehr „Lowtech“ geht fast nimmer! Finde ich gut, dass du auch solch einfache Sachen zeigst, die durchaus einmal nützlich sein können. LG Micha

[@FelixImmler]

Dein Kommentar freut mich! Danke...

[@Guenther-Eichinger]

Tolles Video und coole Idee 👏🏻👍🏻 Die Schleifmethode hätte mich bei der großen „Schüssel“ interessiert, ich glaub wenn man einen halbwegs scharfkantigen, harten Stein irgendwo fixiert und dann die Steinplatte kreisend darauf schleift sollte das auch gut funktionieren. Auf diese Art, aber mit dem Werkzeug oben, werden auch Teleskopspiegel geschliffen und Glas ist doch deutlich härtet. Schöne Grüße aus Oberösterreich, Günther

[@MH-qq3kj]

Wow. That was a lot of work!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice came out great 👍. Thanks 😊🙏

[@RT-fb6ty]

Fantastic job. Would make very useful item in survival situation, grind grains, nuts, plants, as oil lamp or heater, many other uses . Safety glasses are good idea.

[@rooster4669]

Nice

[@NordicEdge]

What a great project! Bjorn

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much Björn!

[@barrel1142]

Спасибо! Отличный эксперимент!

[@jamescanjuggle]

was just introduced to you by TA-Outdoors, really glad he did i love your channel!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot James!!

[@nicolanicola1067]

Sei grande Felix!

[@TerryC69]

Reminds me of a line from Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, "...the secret is to bang the rocks together, guys."

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your comment Terry!

[@Traderjoe]

My fear would be after making the nice hollow for 4 hours, I try to smooth the sides of the bowl and it shatters!

[@nomadichunter2818]

Or you drop it on concrete. Now its nan 8 hour bowl!

[@truckerenoch8824]

If you can find a slightly conical piece of granite, quartz, basalt or pretty much anything with a moh's of 5.0+ (limestone is 3.5 mohs), you can use it like a pestle and grind the final shape. You can also use quartz sand inside the bowl, as an abrasive for polishing (less surface area = less chance of contamination).