Making a Stone Age Dugout Boat with Fire

[@sink899]

can't wait for HTME: Nuclear reactor 2 years down the line

[@markonotpolo7225]

And "Disposing nuclear waste and our first reactor meltdown", cant wait :D

[@asagadam550]

same :D

[@joku02]

More likely 25 years down the line if ever

[@sciblastofficial9833]

@@joku02 How to Make Chernobyl and Hiroshima (our city got destroyed!) (18+)

[@tonyk421]

Google Nuclear Boy Scout.

[@johnblack5616]

Andy: •buys Minecraft •cuts down tree •makes tools •builds a civilization •goes home •plays Minecraft

[@Gulliolm]

This is brilliant :D

[@prof.esrever7823]

No it’s KZbin

[@shaunawesoe]

repeats infinetly

[@Gibblegobblegoob]

Stop

[@Volt64bolt]

ICFDaveHere no u

[@SapioiT]

"Stone Ax (Some assembly required)" ... I see what you did there! Also, Andy, please keep the boat and add a floating aid on the left side (when facing from the seat, looking at the camera). There are many cultures who still use such canoes with side floats. I mean, the alternative would be getting another log-canoe and adding them side to side, but I think the floats would be easier to make since you don't need to dig into the log (with fire or tools) more than is needed to attach them to one or two thinner logs. The next step, after the canoe with side-floats, could be a raft made with lots of smaller-diameter logs tied with rope.

[@mybackhurts7020]

Sapioit Thank you the whole time I’m screaming he needs an out rigger

[@Lascupa0788]

He did literally say he's going to make it into a catamaran.

[@Aedi]

side floats and outriggers rely on a lot of the same principles

[@santiagocortez9554]

Or he should've boarded it like how you would ride a horse it would've solved his balance problem

[@aimanputra3058]

Andy: no, I don't think I will

[@_Myrhl]

*“If it doesn’t work as a canoe, it’ll work as a coffin”* Htme-2019-2019

[@austinhegge1161]

Immediately puts kids in it

[@stormbob]

"If it doesn't work as a canoe, it'll work as a coffin." Oh, Andy...

[@KK-xz4rk]

There are many historic coffins made from one tree stump looking like that in northern europe forest areas. Especially for bones after pyre burial or for small children.

[@sierralarars]

And they sent the kid out...

[@TheMuffinGames]

Damn seeing the frustration on Andy's face as the boat couldn't work for him but seeing him smile as it worked for the kids really made my heart melt

[@tonyd.b5089]

The cat boat was so cute :D

[@y.m.o.fh.s.c8580]

No you're cute

[@formy5287]

@@y.m.o.fh.s.c8580 weird flex but ok

[@theblackbaron4119]

She should have reinacted the Titanic scene with her cat. Holding her paws out in a T pose while a badly fluted version of my heart will Go on plays in the background.

[@richardrobertson454]

EvanPlays not a flex at all... a wholesome comment

[@dante8999]

Oh that broke my stick... I felt that in my soul

[@Dockhead]

he actually sounded so passionate about that 1 stick.

[@JackLeMetis]

@@Dockhead It was His tool 😂 he had memories made with it!

[@garret1930]

I always get very annoyed when people mess with my favourite stick. The heck man? That's my stick!

[@mastersheldon1780]

Sir Dante the Dank that’s what she said

[@noobmaster34.54]

Not the stick!

[@oscarpeters5309]

That cat canoe is adorable on a whole other level

[@Toxicity1987]

Pretty Authentic, even the child labour is on point.

[@thechosenbeastdoesgames956]

Toxicity I’d complain about the child labor part, but you are right...

[@AtlasReburdened]

Question is, authentic to the past... or just China?

[@thechosenbeastdoesgames956]

Atlas WalkedAway depends if you mean the boat or the labor

[@MsHumanOfTheDecade]

@@thechosenbeastdoesgames956 children worked really hard even before the industrial revolution. If you could move your hands, you made whatever handiwork was needed, if you could lift a log you went hunting or resource gathering, etc.

[@thechosenbeastdoesgames956]

PersonalPerson I know, but they were still treated horribly at points in history

[@Aramis419]

Should've asked John Townsend! He'd have hooked you up!

[@nonamemage6599]

Yah, there going have to do crossover when they get 16-18th century

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Or Billy Rioux in Canada. He has made canoes.

[@de0509]

Yah but this one uses even more primitive tools

[@lucysushi1]

I genuinely don’t understand why this channel grows so slowly! Its so good and educational! Keep up the work HTME

[@de0509]

KZbin algorithms make it so that channels that upload everyday are rewarded by getting suggested a lot more. Doesnt take much effort to do shitty reaction videos or gaming channels, etc.

[@victorialazareva]

because everything he does is so sloppy, sometimes it's uncomfortable to watch. So I imagine most people stick to other similar channels who do more research and actually try to do things the best they can instead of just doing for the sake of doing as soon as possible.

[@BrazilianImperialist]

@@victorialazareva 🙄

[@General12th]

@@victorialazarevaPeople with your perspective are few and far between.

[@CaramelFae]

I love these projects man, it's so cool seeing someone re-create early tech. I think an issue you're running into, though, is that you're just choosing any old wood. You said your supplies were limited, which is fair, but even still, I think a big part of what these projects hinge on isn't just the process of creation, but the selection and quality of the materials you use

[@PulledPinProductions]

Now this is dedication, as soon as the cameras turn off most people would have pulled out the power tools, but you guys really go for authenticity

[@buttersquids]

PulledPinProductions Yeah, they filmed practically the whole thing which means they can't really cheat

[@nawangwulan1714]

The true dedication is do the same way for daily life and job

[@silvercrystalct]

I'm impressed the one little guy managed to "J" stroke with that paddle. For those who don't know the "J" stroke is a type of paddle stroke which will keep your boat going strait with out needing to switch sides every few strokes.

[@Nell-r0se]

Thicker tree, more clear intent when carving the wood, finer motor skills, and dont be afraid to be creative, people back then weren't just simple people, they had to be innovative to make things that worked. I'd really love to see more of these videos actually succeed

[@christophertidwell2422]

It was his first try though so props for being able to make it float on the first try

[@victorialazareva]

@@christophertidwell2422 wood floats by itself, not his achievement

[@christophertidwell2422]

@@victorialazareva not if it has a hole in it

[@米空軍パイロット]

Victoria, Chris, you both disappoint me. Wood floats on its own, so bad Vic. The boat won't float while carrying the weight of a person if it completely fills in, so bad Chris

[@moothecow7922]

you could get another tree and make a sort of polynesian boat

[@rodricbr]

he took a lifetime to build one, with a medium size tree

[@theblackbaron4119]

Wouldn't that be just have a sidefloat . Or am I mistaking the kind of boat we're talking about. The kanu with attached side part.

[@moothecow7922]

@@theblackbaron4119 im talking about the sidefloat kind. like from the movie moana

[@theblackbaron4119]

@@moothecow7922 Yeah that's what I thought ^^ also said. It definitely has it's benefits, it's more stable, but it's unwieldy and storing it is going to be a nightmare.

[@moothecow7922]

@@theblackbaron4119 i guess... i never really thought about that

[@amiramar5891]

This Makes me wanna go outside and try all of this

[@sharkyj368]

Same

[@angelvu]

fluffymuffin I wish I could but I live in the suburbs

[@Kodaiva]

Same but I live in central Florida in suburbs

[@samanthaweber2195]

Same but I am not strong enough as I am 13 years of age... I would need more muscle to create and use the tools

[@JadedSK8]

@@samanthaweber2195 me too

[@WeirdPros]

That cat's like "Lady, I am NOT high enough for THIS to be a good idea!"

[@900bz]

Brave to have a cat in the water like that O.O id be scared of it jumping on me and digging its claws into my skin

[@cinnakincat4260]

Same!

[@Kodaiva]

It wouldn’t though, gladly

[@noahhecker6609]

yay new video!!! cant wait to see what cool stuff you make next!! Great job in advance Andy!!! and you might not care but i also live in Minnesota and want you to know that if you need more help with projects i would love to help!!!

[@orionargabrite5061]

Love you and what you do I'm 13 years old and am truly inspired I've tried everything almost. I make fishing lures and flys but try to do all the videos I can and think about them constantly

[@orionargabrite5061]

@@MariusNinjai sorry

[@SabotageGarageUSA]

Nothing compares to the look on the little boy face when he took off. Wonder, excitement, and pride from helping. Priceless!

[@faithcarponelli]

15:13 seeing your smile is the best part of the video. That satisfaction when all your hard work pays off and it actually works :D Love it!

[@dannycorell6694]

Hey man don’t overwork yourself, looked like you really worked hard on this maybe to meet a time frame or something? Do it on your own time. Great video and great job. Keep up the great work

[@matthewkloep8391]

BOOG

[@saggypotato9242]

When you broke but you need a coffin so you get this canoe.

[@kbee225]

If you're broke just start digging the ground no need for coffin.

[@IeshiAke]

for only 920 bucks!

[@Naharu.]

If you're broke, just put a little fire in the body. Easy and pratically free.

[@carlramirez6339]

They sell coffins at Costco

[@drgrey7026]

@@Naharu. na that's how you die not after

[@MichaelBacon212]

The first boat is done. Now, the next one you make will be even more amazing.

[@Spike_Monster]

I was in Minnesota this summer traveling along the coast of lake superior. The group I was with went canoeing and we stopped for lunch *exactly* where you took off. Crazy.

[@VamsiThammandra]

Anyone else feel like Anelese is doing most of the work?

[@cvspvr]

i love how you can see the canoe filling up with water as the first kid paddles it, then the camera cuts just before he drowns, so then you put the second kid in it; presumably he drowned too

[@joemontgomery6658]

For a more historical version of this, check out townsends, they do historical videos, including boat and structure building using period tools

[@TNUni167]

The wood sounds very dead. Probably one of the reasons you didnt get a clean crack.

[@Dockhead]

yeah too moist, im not sure how tree's work or just life in general tbh, but it was hollow due to starting to rot essentially i think.

[@razinhailsharp]

Can confirm, crack that is not clean will definitely cause dead wood. Wait, are we still talking about the same thing?

[@amefeu4259]

@@Dockhead yeah it was a rotting dead tree, heavy with water, probably with a nasty twist that made splitting difficult, full of knots. About everything you could do wrong with a dugout, they did it right here. However it still shows how successful the dugout is as a design considering they were still able to get it to float. Personally I'd be fixing up that stone axe they broke along with making a stone adze and then finding the perfect tree for this sort of project if I had the access, Cutting down large green trees with a stone tool is basically not happening, but as you see here fire does wonders and works as the perfect primitive saw. It is likely how large canoes were made Majority of the work done with fire and only the final detail work done with stone or copper tools.

[@KainYusanagi]

​@@amefeu4259 Not as likely as you would think. Remember that entire tribes put manpower into creating these things, from the tools used to the labour of bringing them down, and pine and cedar were the preferred trees, and they would be soft enough to cut down by hand. In the cases of making canoes out of trees like black walnut or other really hard wood hardwoods, then yeah, they definitely would have, though- thick layer of clay girding the tree, burn a fire up the fall side and chip away the char to let the fire make the wedge 'cut' that axes would do otherwise.

[@amefeu4259]

@@KainYusanagi While I agree that tribes could and would have put significant manpower into creating canoes I'm not sure whether fire or stone tools would be the most effective assuming the char was chopped to continue to expose unburnt wood. Maybe with a large labor force direct chopping would be faster on softer trees it seems like something that would only be done when in a rush, not something done as an effective means to maintain long term production. Which if they only need a canoe every once in awhile maybe so.

[@Ktulu789]

I think this is one of the most wholesome of your videos. Sure, the addition of the expert CATptain sailor and the kids adds some extra niceness for likes and comments but overall this is the project where I saw the most success to pain ratio ever. Even watching you splashing was a bit wholesome too! 😀 You all seemed more professional having talked to experienced people and applying their concepts and ideas (not that you haven't done it before, take that for granted) and it looked, maybe through edition magic that the project was way more straightforward than most without serious issues and setbacks. I always hate watching you suffer with all the problems these projects have and in the end you manage to success (even through many, many videos) and I am truly happy when you do, but for a change I liked that this one turned out so much better and easily. I consider this a complete success and I'll watch when you add stabilizers to it. You all rock! Great team! Pay my salute to the CATptain!

[@brandonderr4337]

You should make a reed boat next.

[@theblackbaron4119]

Yeah, Egyptian style. The benefit is they don't go down too deep and you can pass through even shallow waters. So testing it's boyancy is easier.

[@nickg5250]

excellent as always. love that you show the reality/failures and don't sugarcoat it to make a slick success vid.

[@simonmccutcheon5825]

I was literally just looking at your channel to see if you released a new video exited out and then I got the notification. I can't wait to watch!

[@starphoenix42]

Andy and team: I originally came to this channel just fascinated to learn the behind-the-scenes things that go on in producing stuff for our every day lives. And now that you're in this new phase of HTME I'm even more drawn in. I absolutely love and admire the commitment you all have to this project, down to using your own ceramic bowls to mix the prehistoric glue. Keep up the good work! I look forward to watching you progress through the eons.

[@yourboirico5445]

How many splinters will this man have at the end of the series...

[@chaosbrownie9139]

Your BOIRICO many

[@lucasulich4149]

the repeated partial success of this channel makes it all the more satisfying when he actually gets it

[@ultimateninjaboi]

I feel like the choice to commentate during the process, while still out of breath, was a great one. Like... all the numbers and shots of doing stuff were beautifully illustrative of how much effort this stuff takes, but just hearing that effort in yalls voices just makes me FEEL it on a deep, instinctual level. XP

[@Uragani]

Man, my first instinct would be to make it "wider", by adding another smaller log on one side using two struts to spread out the weight, since wood typically floats by itself. That'd help the balance, and add a little more flotation overall. I'd also take the lesson learned by making my own pottery to build up the sides by making a longer lip, firing it solo, and then seal it onto the boat via the hot pitch method so I have a waterproof barrier where I ran out of wood. Not authentic, but probably less of a flip-trap. Very cool work though! This whole series looks amazing (I'm coming to it as of today) and this is like my dream job. I love doing stuff from scratch!

[@oxwilder]

lol "Tinder cutoff"

[@Iceman-gm1fu]

I found it endearing how only the kid could fit in the canoe. it was like the whole process was there to create something just for him. he'll cherish the memory. good stuff.

[@garyning7501]

Usually takes awhile because they use hard wood, not soft rotted pine but what ever floats your boat....

[@constrruxt_6199]

Haha, I get it.

[@buttersquids]

Or maybe in his case it didn't

[@crypticcorgi8280]

The boat ride, in a boat they helped make, in the fog was really scenic and I guarantee it is going to be one of thier fondest memories from childhood. You are a good uncle.

[@zoey6557]

Should 100% re-attempt using a better log and mud/home made clay!

[@adfaklsdjf]

I think the biggest trouble is that most trees that would be large enough have already been cut down and the ones that aren't are owned and not for cutting.

[@Duncan23]

Its so cool that you get the kids involved :) I bet they have so much fun when uncle Andy comes over

[@Eflboy]

Just realized he's the closest person to the anime doctor stone

[@edwardrees1103]

Yeah he is

[@ManMan-qx5mh]

Making planks would be a huge stepping stone and you could use it to make some bigger boats and nice shelters

[@bradcwatson]

Thats some flintstones type craftsmanship. I Love it!

[@tlozfreak888]

I worked at a Boy Scout camp as a lifeguard for a few years. At one point, we had a challenge for the campers to make a "boat" with the stuff they could find around camp and race to see who made the best boat. Although some cheated and found dock foam (the stuff that makes old wooden docks float, basically looks and feels like much finer styrofoam) some of the wooden... well, basically rafts they made worked surprisingly well. Turns out stability counts for a ton in a race of makeshift boats made by teenagers. Also, pro tip, as it looks like you noticed, using an adult PFD on a child doesn't really work. Both for how they can move and for how they float, the PFD rides up really far and wouldn't keep their head above water.

[@adrianpeterman8841]

the thing about this channel is that its never spectacular, its always good enough.

[@papabell4831]

You gotta give the boat a name. Every mighty vessel needs a name.

[@imasimp4243]

add two trunk beside the boat？maybe it will work

[@pacific_void141]

Honestly I’m not the kind to get heart warmed but this definitely warmed my heart when Andy let the kids get in the “canoe” my day was made.thanx

[@obieldenook1142]

You could add extra bits of a log to the sides for balance and still make it usable. I can't remember where I saw that kind of old boat before but it's sort of log "training wheels". They wouldn't need to be very big either. I'm loving this series, btw. :D Edit: You already seem to have this thought out. Respect. I didn't see this before adding my thoughts. lol. I just didn't want to forget what I was thinking.

[@armonnaddaf5326]

I have never been so excited about a youtube series. Keep up the good work!

[@SirZeu]

i got to say this is what this channel should have been from the start. i love the content now. there is quite a few thing that you use that you didn't actually make or gather. (like the beeswax and the protection equipment) but this is much better than your previous content keep it up my dude

[@Tanner_Goodale]

I love this channel. It really makes me value modern life and luxury. It also helps me look at the world in a different way, one that seems less vast and confusing.

[@knightshousegames]

I love the figurehead on your boat, an idol to the god of magic picture boxes

[@deltabeta5527]

They used the CAT 🐈 as a Guinea-pig for the prototype testing 😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bradthegiant]

Ya know, i found this channel cuz of a meme. They were like "new torture method" and then it was "can you make a sword from obsidian?" But i serched for it and watched it. Im glad i stayed. This channel is just so cool.

[@PaulApplebyphotography]

Never have I seen such tenacity from someone with such little ability. It's a lesson for us all about perseverance. Do or do not, there is no try. Respect.

[@emeraldoverseer7005]

You notice he’s chopping wood with an ax made by weed

[@joshuabondurant456]

Honestly the best part about this it's seen how much fun you guys had.

[@jameshall3747]

You should look into a long reed or other hollow stick, it keeps your face out of the fire while you blow and it enables you to concentrate the oxygen and heat to one area for a stronger burn. It's great for using fire to cut holes in logs for something like a cabin or a hinge hole for a cantilever lift.

[@crocodileroindee4376]

Fifty million people commenting "first" like we care

[@dansouligny]

You know it’s a good episode when Andy goes in the water

[@zacharyrocks1]

Your biggest issue is stability. Use some smaller logs held at a distance from the main canoe. Hold it all together with some twine and increase your footprint to make it easier to balance. Good job dude!

[@zeke9086]

HTME in 3 years How to make society: how to make iPhone 11

[@ristopoho824]

I just got back from holiday in greece, and have now time to catch up on videos. And one funny thing i have to mention. There was a boat like this on display in the hotel. I have no idea how old it was, but i think it wasn't a replica but a real archeological find.

[@lazzy_piglazzy_pig6135]

First

[@TheBenenene10]

second

[@ellascovers8751]

Lazzy_pig Lazzy_pig I commented 2 secs after you!

[@nuppusaurus3830]

Fourth I guess

[@somename842]

Congrats you’re the actual first

[@CodockDraconin]

You might be able to widen it a bit using hot water. Fill it with water and then baked rocks until the water boils and wedge sticks into the top to slowly widen it where you need it, the process can also cause the ends to rise up slightly in the classic canoe shape. You'll need to do more research on that though as I've only read about it in books. Steam shaping might come in handy when making your bow too.

[@The_bigbo55]

I feel like all of your videos end with "well I SORTA did it." And then you move on without perfecting the craft or at least attempting to do better, just kinda like "eh, I'm good with mediocrity."

[@TheBat288]

Goodjob! Even though you can ride it, it clearly shows that it's because the aize is not for you but for smaller someone. Appreciate the hardwork!❤️

[@ChrisOsberg]

The timelapse fire footage is quite satisfying to watch. 😁

[@dreadlordaxtonus6673]

Lolo You Jumpped Too Far ahead With That Animal Testing in 4:06 lol Poor Kitty

[@Ryantcliff]

6:43 “Don’t break our bOoOoOOaAAaT”

[@esa062]

The paddle is charmingly rustic :-)

[@kirstenmcintosh5899]

Amazing. I loved getting to see you hang out with your family

[@TheGreg6466]

you certainly are a hard worker, respect dude.

[@matthewszostek1819]

Jay Townsends and Son has a really good video series on this. Its not easy Pine is not ideal because the knot holes will shrink and pop out. You can make wdges out of green oak...smaller log size.

[@mossattacks9191]

There’s a really cool video from Townsend’s demonstrating a method just using bark from a tree, might be slightly easier than using solid wood

[@Foof50]

3:52 is the best part of the video

[@joshuaditmar1407]

This is the best example of the Mn accent. Boat is the number one give away 😁. Reminds me of home

[@husk79]

wow... for the first time making something like that.. its pretty good!!

[@TheStraycat74]

15:41 make it an outrigger and your kid will have an awesome dugout canoe to play with... outrigger would only be 5,000 years newer than a dugout canoe, but who's keeping track anyway :3

[@TheStraycat74]

17:16 Called It! weird minds think alike I say that because about a dozen years ago I came up with an idea to start a school teaching the same skills that you are displaying in this series... everyone told me I was an idiot and that NO ONE would be interested in that. Thank You for proving them wrong! look forward to watching more of these videos!

[@sethmcconnell864]

Man this live action adaptation of Dr. Stone is really good

[@seangilchrest6091]

This is like a Dr stone KZbin Channel lol it's awesome!

[@vyr01]

for the holes - cut a wooden plug to match pretty close hole shape then soak twine/string in the pitch/tar and wrap that around the plug, then add glue to fill in the small gaps (look up oakum)

[@exnaruto1]

Dr.stone IRL ❤️ lol. loving the new series so far

[@elyesdaoud2093]

Your dedication is incredible. You're awesome and so freakin crazy!

[@viduranimalarathne8797]

You can try adding an outrigger. It helps with stability so you want tip over.

[@Clembassador]

If I'm not mistaken that's McQuade Boat Launch, me and a friend went out in the lake in a 16’ canoe and it was rough sailing, I miss being up in the Northland.

[@cinnakincat4260]

5:54 Adorable nephew.

[@SepiaSepiaKR]

While he ends the video saying "Oh well it's the best we could do" I'm just thinking "What do you mean? This is already absolutely insane"

[@wolffanggaming4925]

I've been watching you guys since before you have 100 000 subs. And i have to say that I've never once been disappointed with a video.

[@ashgray7352]

I love the sly joke the editor added into the video , had to rewind to chat it 😂 not gonna say where it was but I see you editor

[@cinnakincat4260]

3:33 - 4:20 ADORABLENESS OVERLOAD!!!!!!!!!

[@blairdavis]

I love binging these episodes