Making a bucket completely from wood - without glue or metal

Make a waterproof bucket entirely from wood. No glue. No metal.
You can see the whole making process, with many details, in this video.
I do most of the work by hand.
Special attention is paid to the horizontal wooden rings that hold the whole bucket together.
The production of the groove plane for the bottom is also shown briefly in the video, as you can hardly buy these any more.
Building a wooden bucket only out of wood was new territory for me.
Before I started filming, I made some prototypes of the horizontal wooden rings. I got the best results with forest fresh ash.
The staves and bottom are made of dry silver fir (no resin galls).
The outer dimensions of the bucket: diameter at the bottom 30cm, diameter at the top 35cm, height to the top of the bucket 40cm, total height 60cm. Wall thickness approx. 1,8cm.
Capacity approx. 30 litres.
Inspiration for this project was the following youtube video:
• Swiss Cooperage with R...
Have fun........
0:00 Intro
0:16 Cut and plane wood.
2:08 Round the side walls.
4:14 Assemble side walls.
6:19 Make groove plane.
7:48 Planing the bottom groove and fitting the bottom.
11:02 Cutting rings.
12:50 Carving ring locks.
16:42 Steaming and bending rings.
18:26 Handle
19:00 Finish
20:57 Test

[@SmokeFlame1]

I'm 88 years old. I've been a wood worker hobbyist since I was a teenager, This is one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen in many years. Your craftsmanship and artistry are exceptional. Thanks for the pleasure,

[@jkr3008]

That lock joint on bands is beyond amazing. Have never seen anything like that before. A piece if art indeed.

[@seanhoude]

Seen it many times in metal, but love the idea that can be (and presumably was done) in wood.

[@jkr3008]

@@seanhoude absolutely agree

[@vladimirpain3942]

Yeah, this was new technique for me as well. Absolutely wonderful.

[@Gaeldx]

sorry but i read "a piece i fart indeed", made me chuckle

[@khaitomretro]

It's a traditional technique. You'll see it on museum items all over Europe.

[@tinkerer4]

Steam bending the riven wood straight so you could power plane while maintaining grain alignment was super clever! I don’t know if that’s a traditional way of handling riven wood, but I’ve never seen a technique quite like that before. Well done!!

[@noob78]

At what minute does it happen?

[@foogod4237]

@@noob78 11:56 - 12:36 or so

[@tinkerer4]

He starts riving the wood at 11:04. At 11:40 he states (in captions) that he’s following the grain on the bandsaw. Steams at 12:01 and then states that he’s bending them straight at 12:16. Then power planes (thicknesser) at 12:40.

[@notreallymyname3736]

I was thinking the same thing! I'm furious at myself for not thinking of that. Time to go look through the firewood pile and see what I can salvage.

[@snarkybuttcrack]

I guess when millionaires want a bucket this is where they go

[@oscar33212]

Great video! My dad and I demonstrated making wooden buckets (with riven wood rings) at the Ohio Sate fair for about 15 and 10 years respectively with few deviations from what you presented. The few deviations were: (1). No power tools (other than the chain saw to cut the logs. (2). White oak rings, made from a green log without steam or heat. (3). No pegs And, yes there is a lot of wood waste to pick up.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thank you for the additional information.

[@1islam1]

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[@DrTheRich]

i wondered about the pegs, makes sens you'd the freedom to tighten the rings if they stretch a little over time...

[@tekurohamada7068]

I clicked this video wondering about how you kept the bucket together, I was honestly expecting some bushcraft style rope that was made from “wood” but when I saw the (for lack of better words) “clasps” I was amazed, that’s such a great way to do that I love it

[@zitakenny7787]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 I've just found your channel and I'm so pleased there's no narration, only the sound of a craftsman working with wood and his tools, thank you for that. I enjoy watching Epic Upcycling and the craftsman works the same as you(, occasionally music in the background not overpowering), there is no narration just the relaxing sounds of a craftsman, and therapeutic benefits.

[@JuliusDietrich]

Ich arbeite seit ein paar Jahren in einer Böttcherei und hatte zumindest schonmal gesehen, wie ein Fass mit historischen Weidenreifen abgebunden wurde, aber diese Art von Reifen hatte ich bisher noch nicht in der Hand. Auch mir hat am besten das Dampf-begradigen der Leisten gefallen. Tolle Technik. Ich bewundere das, wenn jemand sich solch ambitionierte Projekte vornimmt. Hut ab.

[@ahmetcarikcioglu2461]

The victory expression at 21:18 is absolutely priceless. Thank you for your beautiful workmanship. I hope you continue with such beautiful projects.

[@user-qu9uq4zp3s]

Деревянные обручи для фиксации с замками, это просто ПОТРЯСАЮЩЕ!!!!! Вы счастливый человек!!!!!!

[@VitalityMassage]

One of the coolest woodworking videos ever.

[@joebar12345]

Wunderschön dargestellt, wie dieser Eimer entsteht. Keine nervige Musik, einfach das Pfeifen des Hobels und Quietschen des Holzes, Dein Atmen. Komisch, dass ich Deinen Kanal jetzt erst finde. Endlich mal wieder ein Video, was ich von Anfang bis zum Ende ohne vorzuspulen geschaut habe. Herzlichen Dank und weiter so. Gruß Dirk

[@xuedi]

tolles asmr 😛

[@pryordvm]

Dude the locking wooden rings are GORGEOUS. Cool to know what was used before metal bands.

[@hakimondoor8469]

I appreciated your intense moment of communion with the resin of the wood chips. Satisfaction could be read on your face and on the breath of your happiness. Here's a pat, dude.

[@Berkana]

Those rings are amazing. I would never have thought that this is how such rings are constructed. This method of building a tension ring out of wood is highly unexpected and creative.

[@johnf4085]

TThis is awesome. A lot of detail went into this, and then a lot of prep work as well. The templates for the jigs and planes and etc deserve as much praise.

[@alisovsergey]

Не прекращайте делать ролики, ваш труд прекрасен! Вы очень хорошо снимаете и очень увлекательно смотреть! Спасибо вам что делаете умный и творческий контент! Привет Вам из России!

[@wovada]

Россия - мудрая страна!

[@ColCurtis]

​@wovada if you look at all the Russian leaders. Russia looks like a real stupid country, with dumb citizens that put up with dictators.

[@user-dk5zq6nh1h]

Ваши предки мастера глядят на вас с небес с благодарностью.

[@goneaerial41]

This is some insanely skilled woodworking. Love all the hand tool usage without slavish dedication to it.

[@christianschack9777]

I think the most impressing things about your videos are your homemade Tools...

[@TNH91]

That is a lovely piece of work. And properly cared for that bucket will last lifetimes. I'm impressed how well it held water immediately. That's great attention to detail.

[@Neodymigo]

Learning the techniques are one thing and having the patience to apply it are altogether another. I am impressed with your skill and in awe of your patience.

[@WynterLegend]

Watching this process has been enlightening. Thank you for showing this. Especially some of the self-made tools you use. I had never considered the things that could be made simply to hold things steady while working.

[@NTRprojects]

Great display of skill and an amazingly beautiful design and end result

[@FreerunningGamer]

I'm always amazed by the craftsmanship of wood workers. Always such fine attention to detail, and making tools to help create another project is absolutely astounding.

[@bhoqeem1975]

It’s therapeutic watching you work. Thank you.

[@patrickwaldfrieden7048]

Jipie jahey, endlich ein vernünftiges Video. Möchte schon seit längerem einen Eimer rein aus Holz herstellen und wusste bis heute noch nicht ganz wie ich das anstellen soll. Dank dir lacht nun mein Tischlerherz. Danke =)

[@philw245]

A truly impressive display of skill and sheer craftsmanship. A real work of art.

[@smh9902]

The frustration that must have come with every mistake to get this level of craftsmanship, incredible.

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

Fab project, and I absolutely love the grooving plane you built.

[@treyabrowning1957]

I'm trying to wrap my head around how much of an investment is was to buy a bucket back when they were made like this

[@MaakaSakuranbo]

@XactToeBlades I mean, someone made them. Coopers would :P

[@hankoceanlife]

that's no ordinary bucket, that's a bucket that inspired thousands of people

[@paulhowell2235]

Pure craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing. Very informative indeed.

[@danalexandroaie3233]

Amazing job! I've seen plenty of buckets and barrels with metal rings, but never ever in my life saw a bucket with wooden rings. I really loved the way you made those wooden rings and the whole bucket. It's a real piece of art. Congratulations!

[@PatNetherlander]

Classic “Kuiper-werk” as we call it in Holland. Beautiful crafty result. I really like how those wooden bands come together. Ingenious!

[@klausnielsen1537]

What a beautiful functional piece. Well done.

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

Das Dämpfen und Biegen der Ringverschlüsse ist wirklich sehr interessant. Das beim Zuschnitt der Ringverschlüsse gezeigte Verdrehen/Torsion der Holzlatten bei 12:20 zu Beginn dient vermutlich der teilweise Zerstörung bzw. der Lockerung des inneren Zusammenhalts der Cellulosestruktur in radialer Richtung, Wirklich beeindruckend!

[@nobnobnobnob]

Didn't seen a good woodworking video in a long time

[@samuelpaulini]

Wow, I would love to see an update after a few years to see weather it held up and if it is good to replicate. Looks neat!

[@pmcKANE]

Man, my life would be so much happier if I had a thicknesser. Perhaps it'll go on the Christmas list.

[@rejmons1]

The smell of fresh wood. That's what I love as well!

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

That is a work of art. Lifelong woodworker here. Seems Every project requires making a jig or fixture…Your Groover should be in the Smithsonian by itself!

[@garyarmstrong4597]

That was class craftsmanship. Well done

[@vintagebikes6891]

Drei so unterschiedliche handwerksarbeiten in Perfektion. Ich freue mich schon auf das nächste Video.

[@serpentinious7745]

I wouldn't have thought it possible to make a watertight, wood bucket without some sort of adhesive. Thank you for showing us the possibilities of human craftsmanship.

[@mbterabytesjc2036]

Great work. I was fascinated by the portable shave horse. I'll be building one like it soon. 😊

[@joshwest4543]

Beautiful. I don't know who is more jealous: the boys of the toys or the girls of the milk maiden that bucket was made for. That has got to be the most expensive wood bucket ever made.

[@marceljoseph7416]

love the camera in bucket shot, great skills to add

[@douglastaylor43]

The wooden rings blew my mind. Awesome work

[@andreasjohn1981]

Vielen Dank für diese absolut beeindruckend Arbeit, das aufzeigen der handwerklichen Leistung und das teilhaben lassen an diesem großartigen Herstellungsprozess. Dankeschön.

[@nuhadyusuf]

You just made 3 videos?!!! Dude!! I was gonna binge watch your videos before I sleep. Cheers for many creative videos to come

[@dropperknot]

Nicely done. A pleasure to see some hand tools in use, very few people have the ability to use them these days

[@chamwow168]

This is so cool. Seeing those hundreds of wood shavings on the ground and realizing that they each represent a pass of the blade goes to show how much work you put into it. I respect you for all the effort put into this, not to mention the amazing editing

[@jfbft5007]

waou... just a piece of history, but brand new, old style bucket made today... amazing 👍

[@anthonym.pacelli1960]

Outstanding craftsmanship and result, thanks for sharing 👍

[@ColePanike]

This is pure art. I'm learning more than I have learned in years from just watching you in slience, let alone with the captions. You, sir, are truely a craftsman.

[@jeffreymckeown]

What an amazing job you've done. I can't even blink my eyes when I watch your video. Success bro 👍👍👍

[@penchant4]

Mesmerizing and impressive work. Thank you for sharing.

[@Palme1992]

Ganz großen Respekt an diese Handwerkskunst. Der Wahrscheinlich schönste Wassereimer den ich jeh gesehen habe . Ich habe oft schon vor gehabt mal einen Wassereimer herzustellen, aber das gibt mir jetzt den Ansporn es tatsächlich ebenfalls mal zu versuchen. ich habe auch schon mit Dampf gebogen, aber diese Ringverschlüsse aus Holz sind ein Traum. Unfassbar genial ausgeklügelt. Bitte weiter so und vor allem das wissen weiter geben. grüße aus dem Schwarzwald vom Schreiner/Restaurator Kollegen. :)

[@herbertpollinger4947]

You're a real craftsman and the video filming and editing is also superb.

[@MeinTubengucker]

Eine wahnsinns schöne Arbeit - Hut ab! Das erinnert mich an die großen Leistungen der Shaker!

[@ethanlewis1453]

I helped make a circular wood stand that wasn't intended to hold water and we had something like 5mm gaps for several of pieces. What you did was very much master-level craftsmanship!

[@erikev]

I watched a cooper and was amazed at all the 100 year old specialized tools he used to produce a barrel every 25 minute. Now it is a museum art, and takes days. A little sad that the art and tools are disappearing.

[@jackopschmitt5262]

Meisterwerk! Ein vergessenes Handwerk👍🏻💪🏻

[@benlallier1721]

Wow! Amazing patience and craftsmanship. Bravo! 👏

[@mauricioarevalo9302]

Mega viel aufwand und es ist echt super geworden , Respekt .

[@stevesahr1752]

This tutorial is very inspirational. You made my day watching you make your kerfing plane. I truly appreciate your abilities. Thank you for your video.

[@thecatofnineswords]

I'm genuinely impressed with the wood locking rings. They're a well-designed marvel of engineering and joinery. Also, I haven't seen a Swiss Army knife used as a carving tool since I was a child. It was me, I was the child ^_^

[@user-oj8yl7oy3y]

Talent!!! An undoubted TALENT!!! New Creative discoveries!!!

[@LESECUTORE]

top notch craftmanship

[@Obsidian0Knight]

oh my god watching you make the tennons like that blew my mind. i dont think ive ever seen another craftsman on youtube do so much with a simple pocket knife. well done sir!

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thank you!

[@Mi.Go.]

Meinen aller größten Respekt! Eine tolle Arbeit. Das Werkzeug nutzen was da ist, und wenn es ein Schweizer Taschenmesser ist und das Resultat spricht für sich!

[@americanarborcare]

The bucket was cool but those rings are a master stroke.

[@gregonline6506]

Wow, Hobelsammler, Erfinder von Hilfskonstruktionen, technischer Zeichner oder doch Maschinenbauer, was Sie alles drauf haben… Respekt.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Danke! Oder Schreiner, Autodidakt, Freidenker....

[@alessandroalberto6431]

Grazie per l'abilità e l'entusiasmo che metti nel tuo lavoro !!!

[@liveoak4124]

Wonderful build - thought I had the only woodshop with an old Aalto stool kicking around in it

[@RamsinGabriel]

no merch sales, no long drawn out intro, no long cut scenes. im sure glad yt algo recommended this channel to me. sub'd right away.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thank you!

[@DmitriyBril]

Крутая столярка, супер методы работы.

[@rkstew]

highly skilled craftsman

[@feiler3006]

Respekt vor dieser genialen arbeit , vor deiner Geduld und Hingabe,

[@marcio62091]

È un piacere vederti lavorare ed è un tuo grande merito quello di conservare e perpetuare un sapere antico. Gran bel lavoro!

[@XANALOQUENDO]

Increíble, ya he visto el vídeo dos veces completo. Lo más sorprendente los anillos de madera.

[@Bloke-in-Stoke]

Beautiful, simply beautiful. A real work of art and the craftsmanship is awe inspiring. Well done and thanks for sharing, I loved every second. Cheers from the UK 🍺

[@simmonslucas]

No metal! Our ice cream machines and the metal bands fall off all the time. Talented cooper!

[@michaelneuwirth3414]

Hartholzkeile, wie sie bei 9:51 zum Einsatz kommen, sind eigentlich die heimlichen Stars des Handwerks. Auch auf dem Bau oder dort, wo Behelfskonstruktionen unter Spannung gesetzt werden müssen, sind Hartholzkeile nicht wegzudenken! Tolles Video!

[@fonziyo]

That was amasing, no words. And the rings...

[@torstenswoodwork]

Ein interessantes Video...Tolle Handarbeit 👍👍👍

[@jacktrades5103]

This is an amazingly helpful video, thank you so much for sharing the knowledge. You are very skilled, sir.

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

Incredibly inefficient. Incredibly impressive. Well done. Thank you.

[@fuzzibert]

Ein wunderschönes Werkstück! Die hölzernen Bänder sind ein besonderer ästhetischer Genuss!

[@milesnoell]

That modification to your bandsaw fence is a great idea! My bandsaw blade tends to wander enough that using the fence can be challenging, but that block to maintain the thickness while allowing you to adjust the angle to keep things in line looks like just what I need.

[@jerryjohns7358]

Just wandered into your workshop. This is an heirloom. The subtitled video approach is great. Thank you for sharing.

[@georgeborcean3265]

Art ! I love the way you are using tools and kind of create new ones like that one for the bottom of bucket, for that edge . You are so skilled, rly !

[@miltonjimenez5771]

You are a SUPERB TEACHER !!!!!!!!! Thanks !!!!!!!

[@pauldery7875]

Impressive workmanship, thank you for sharing

[@kamiochambless2590]

This is so precise and well crafted! Excellent video :)

[@danbiales1296]

Thanks for enjoying viewing your the joy of creating...

[@Al-vd5eb]

Thank you Andi. Great video. Really enjoyed watching it. I am a master craftsman who teaches fine woodworking in Australia. Looking forward to your next video.

[@andiswerkstatt-ow4uw]

Thanks for the great comment! Greetings from Switzerland

[@graceygrumble]

Amazing craftsmanship.

[@bofpwet9500]

Man that bucket got more love and care then I ever did, I am kidding, nice bucket!