Making a wooden hay rake

Making a wooden hay rake with a few simple hand tools for our summer mowing season. The handle is dry quarter sawn ash, the head green riven hickory and the teeth are dry riven hickory.
This rake is my take on the old Swedish rakes from years ago. The green head will ensure tightness as it shrinks on the dry teeth and handle tenon. Last tooth also acts as a draw bored tenon keeping everything together.
Finished with a mix of pine tar, canola oil, and citrus solvent.
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[@terryteed1903]

This warms my heart to see traditional skills being put to good use. I hate our throw away culture.

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

WOW...AMAZING!!!! Is it crazy that I'm a 52 year old single Mom and I WANT TO MAKE THIS?! LOL! :) :) Love the non-electric tools...this was super relaxing to watch! Thank you for sharing! :)

[@MrChickadee]

Go for it!

[@GLRDesignsdotcom]

@@MrChickadee Thank you! If I do I'll send pics!! :) :)

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 = there is nothing left to say! Everything is perfect!

[@arnjhon]

Traditionally here in Norway the pegs' holes would be drilled with a Gimlet (called Navar in Norwegian. not the cocktail, of course ;-P). It's a conical drill dating back to the 10th century and is not restricted to size, but often the different sizes would have their own names. The 8mm (which I think is roughly 5/8") is called "Rivenavar" (rake gimlet) because it was mostly used to make peg holes on rakes during the winter.

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Interesting bit of information.

[@barkebaat]

Hei Sindre ! Artig å høre fra en som vet hva han snakker om :-) Er du snekker av yrke ? Det er jeg ! Verdens beste yrke :D

[@bigears4426]

Sindre Lindgren 8mm -5/16

[@troyna77]

my grandfather was an electrician in the ARMY during ww2. we he got out, he did residential electrical. some homes had no TEMP electricity lines, so he had to drill holes to run the wire through the studs of homes. he used the very same hand drill you used @12:53

[@MrChickadee]

sounds like a smart man

[@scottjones3966]

Sir, I am 52 years old. When I was a kid I remember my grandpa telling me that the house grandma and him started out in was a 2 room grocery store someone in town gave them. The only condition was he had to move it. He told me, and I thought he was pulling my leg, he cut it in half and moved it out to the property on a horse drawn wagon. After watching you for a few years now I am convinced you could cut anything in half with a hand saw with enough fortitude and determination.

[@Hollcall]

I turned 70 in Sept. When I was 1 1/2 , Mum,Dad & I moved in with Mother's Parents. Huge Farm house [ 5 Bedrooms} on 1 ACRE of land on a res. Street . Street built up around us. There was an old barn on the property which Dad used as a Garage+Storage. First car , I remember was a '53 Pontiac. You could open one door fully and the other side most of the way. Would say it was 12-14 ft. wide. App. 30 Ft. long.By the time I was 13-14 the "sills" had rotted out. My Uncle { Mother'S Baby Brother } cut the barn, lengthwise with a Hand-saw.It was my job to cut it ALL up with a "Bucksaw". {Kids today don't know what that is........hahahaha} It was a pile of work. lol CHEERS--Stay Safe .............!

[@naomialaniz373]

I loved the video. Many people these days live in apartments and work in offices who have no idea from whence they came. Thank God I was raised on a farm and know the progression of my forefathers. You are fast becoming a master of your craft. I admire your appreciation of the old ways. Thank you.

[@davidthomsen7876]

If you don't mind my harsh words. We call them office whores.

[@bobf12]

I think he has already made the master grade.

[@ryandavis7593]

I am still waiting for that abysmal plastic wheel barrow to be replaced by a fine handmade version. Be sure to greet the cats in my behalf. Fine video as usual.

[@CrimeVid]

wooden wheelbarrows are hellish heavy !

[@leifhietala8074]

Drawboring. That, friends, is a hallmark of handmade tools. The bore for the securing pin is drilled just a fuzz inboard of the actual location. Driving the pin cinches the head down all the tighter. You don't see that in machine-made equipment.

[@trevorbaugh1335]

The draw bore that secures the handle to the head being the final middle tooth in the rake was absolutely awesome and unexpected. Beautiful and patient work.

[@jeffdustin]

Bravo! My thoughts exactly.

[@j.chriswatson6847]

I must admit, for a few seconds, I was asking, "Why is he boring at an angle for that drawcord peg?" Then came the head slap when I saw he had accounted for the actual rake of the tines. Yeah, not one of my most brilliant moments......

[@r.h.7762]

This is nothing new. It's an old style.

[@RosaStringWorks]

Nice job.

[@tylerehrlich1471]

I've been scything more and more, just using my hands to bundle the hay, dreaming of a hay rake. And now this dream of a hay rake built before my eyes. Gorgeous.

[@louispassmore4740]

I can’t get enough of your channel awesome video

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very handy rake you made there Mr. C, I never seen one like yours before! Thank you for sharing.

[@MrChickadee]

You are very welcome

[@131dyana]

Thank you for showing us the grass rake.

[@MrChickadee]

Any time!

[@levvisballhare2660]

It's hard to believe that he is this good with so little experience in woodworking. He is legit.

[@AtEboli]

When Mr. Chickadee builds something, you know it's going to be done right, and it's going to look good.

[@svenmarksven]

who else could make such a simple tool with sucj craftsmanship and attention to detail , beautiful as usual

[@MrChickadee]

everyone used to, but thank you!

[@singJJBplay]

For some reason, the sound of the handplane near the beginning of the video made me think, "One, two! One, two! And through and through ,The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!" What a lovely sound. :D

[@garethbaus5471]

Using a tine as a peg is an interesting way to hold the handle on.

[@johnnymccracken5701]

A man with the patients of Job and work ethics not to mention skills, and don't get me started on tools. Love your videos boss!

[@larrycooper129]

I fell in love with this design many years ago when I saw Niklas Karlsson making tines for an old rake on youtube back in 2007 in a video called 'carving pegs for a rake'. Very nice work, lovely video, thank you for all you are doing to preserve these skills.

[@waynelewis881]

There aren’t many who can keep their left hand as steady on the brace as you do.

[@therandom4648]

Beautiful!

[@johnnygsdiy1981]

If I could give more than one 👍 I would! Excellent video!

[@troyna77]

@7:22 nice technique. learned something. ty !!!

[@robertgsands3521]

A dull tool ceases to be a tool and becomes an foe.

[@liegesaboya8265]

As I'm used to dream about living one or two centuries ago ( silently , , the cities and everything were much beautiful ) your channel is like a time machine , makes me fell calm and happy , besides learning a lot about many issues on country living . Thanks very much .

[@jayh9529]

Grandpa amu channel nicely done sir 👏

[@robertocabin6618]

You are a genius !

[@conradhomestead4518]

You are a very patient individual. Nice craftsmanship 👍

[@kentcostello8099]

OMG that not a tool that's a work of art . I love seeing old tools been made. I love your videos and information keep it up and I hope you and your family and friends are staying safe at these hard times we are having now. Keep your head up and eyes open and keep moving forward. 👍👍🏽👍👍🏽🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

It's a beautiful rake! I had to order one from England a couple of years ago, not having much woodworking skills due to faulty depth perception. I love watching other folks make stuff. Thank you so much for the video. I hope you and yours are safe and healthy.

[@garethbaus5471]

I have bad depth perception, and it doesn't seem to be the reason my wood working skills are so limited.

[@PopPopTerry]

Great job

[@MrGeroth]

Awesome

[@johnhoffpauir743]

That was so cool. Like seeing things made the old school way. Good job.

[@Joe___R]

Good looking rake, next you should make a wooden pitchfork and another one with a forged steel head.

[@joshl90]

A draw bored tine. That’s so genius

[@deaf1030]

i had a wooden hay rake in childhood.goats appreciate this tool )

[@uiop545]

mr chickadee, everything you make is beautiful; my hat to you again.

[@VikingRaider]

As a fellow craftsman and survivalist I have been absolutely enamored of your videos since day 1: All of them. Also, - completely enthralled by your perseverance, versatility, and sheer power of will to undertake each phenomenal task in it's place amidst this monumental adventure to live as you dream: by your own counsel. The admiring audience wishes you nothing but vast success and well being, and may the endless challenges bring you fulfillment; and the experience bond your familys' love ever tighter! Bless you. . Ps. Where can I send you some safety glasses?!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job Josh, keeping the past alive and preserving our history is fantastic. Thanks for sharing with us and thanks for the great videos. Fred.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

Watching this video in nature gives me a peace of mind and healing in this period.

[@richparker7778]

Great job ! If Roy is watching I'm sure he is proud of what you do.

[@phillipparker8947]

Very nice my friend

[@chuckholton4666]

Spectacular!!!!

[@leacocca]

Excelente, amigo Chickadee. saludo desde Bs. Aires

[@BoB4jjjjs]

Lovely bit of work and craftsmanship. Not seen one with a curve on the head before or the teeth at an angle, but it makes a lot of sense. The Swedish made a splendid looking Hay Rake and you have shown it from tree to finished Rake, Excellent.

[@fryreartechnology7611]

Need a tool make a tool. That is a some awesome work. And a huge! I was thinking it was smaller. Nice relaxing video showing off your great skills, thank you

[@TITORRIGHT]

Thank you for your inspiring video, work and setups everything is very tight. Nice to see a first responder with out a mask.

[@nickg5250]

wonderful channel, one of the best

[@Maxid1]

Hay, nice rake...

[@calumblair]

Always look forward to new work from yourself , a pleasure to watch as always , esp in these times of social distancing , hello to all from here in Scotland, stay safe everyone

[@brandonjackson7168]

Incredible

[@pittschapelfarm2844]

Well done! I made one probably 20 years ago. I still have it but quit using it and I left it out a whole winter. It's still ok, but it's more for looks only it doesn't look too good.

[@DreadX10]

8:43 Somebody really likes a pointy pencil!

[@truus5653]

ha ha ha ha , yes I did see that to LOL

[@user-ph7ld6sz4z]

Здравствуйте. Ваша работа в наш век высоких технологий похожа на магию! Такое красивое волшебство! Большое спасибо за видео.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Wow watching you reminds me of my grandpa he maid shovel , hoe, hand axe handles, his dad was a blacksmith. That rake is awesome love your work. take care my friend god bless and happy easter

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

Dear Mr. Chickadee. 👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always. That rake looks great and has a beautiful shape. Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

[@Maxid1]

When you started using the spoke shave I started thinking how interesting it would be to see you make a steel banded wagon wheel. Not that you probably have any use for one, but with all the wood skills, and tools and now a forge. Just seems like a natural progression.

[@MrChickadee]

well i could use a new wheelbarrow...

[@venahopik3558]

Mr. you are perfekt vorker nothing fake

[@adamcfmacdonald]

Wonderful. Thank you for making the video. Stay safe and be well.

[@retap3717]

Amazing patience and work that you do. Creating is in you. I commend you and your wife for this lifestyle you are digging into full tilt. Blessings.

[@papaspeleo]

Beautiful as always!

[@jackstrubbe7608]

As always, a new build reminds me of my great grandfather, or when I worked at Greenfield Village, or both. This fine project touched both. Good health to you all! Keep Heart.

[@daevranni6546]

That is one beautiful rake!

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Lovely job and I Thank You Kindly! Love, Light, Peace and Good Health to the Chickadee Clan! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

REALLY NICE PROJECT, RAKE LOOKS REALLY NICE

[@jacknobrex]

As always beautiful work.

[@potookie4566]

Awesome project! Looks good and functional too

[@benthehandyman9667]

So inspirational and such talent

[@geoffwilliams6664]

Uh...dude...you only have about 14 hand planers. I mean c’mon...no real woodworker would settle for less than 30!! That is sarcasm by the way. Nice collection of tools. Really enjoy watching you do things the old fashioned way. Great to see this knowledge preserved and passed on. More power to you Mr. Chickadee!

[@jackstrubbe7608]

I'm sure he has a stash of yet-to-be-reconditioned yardsale tools he's adopted...heh heh....

[@gunterschone8402]

Nice video. The hay rake looks great. Many no longer know these wooden hay rakes, they only know the metal parts. The hay rake was (and maybe still is) made in winter and / or repaired by farmers. :-)

[@MrChickadee]

Thanks 👍

[@dietrichnsons]

Aaaaaaaand now I wanna go make a wooden hay rake that I didn’t know I needed. Another great and inspiring video🤙🏻

[@IR-nq4qv]

Beautiful work of art! Watching you and listening to the hand planes peel the wood is so peaceful and satisfying. You add so much calm to times like these, its a privilege to watch a hand craftsman do the things that you do best and that is..., keeping a lost art and a way of life alive and well. Thanks so much MC, keep up the awesome work.👍👍👍

[@ShimodaLife]

I’ll echo other comments. Loved the way you used the center tine as a draw bore and peg. Lots of quick questions running through my head until you got to that point. Beautiful rake!

[@MrChickadee]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Very fine "old world" craftsmanship (as always)….best wishes and stay healthy.

[@user-mz3cu5gh2m]

Super!

[@otto1971]

You my friend are one of the top craftsman I have ever witnessed I have literally ran out of videos of yours to watch seen them all and you never cease to amaze!!

[@JotZet]

Master at work... keep on dont stop 👍🏻

[@nickpeterson8080]

Turned out very nice. I'm sure very satisfying to make too. Great job!

[@AlexJurj]

BIG LIKE

[@randolphlearning5255]

Spot on. Thank you mr. Chickadee. Happy Easter to you your wife and family.

[@boooshes]

Read the notes

[@pavloskarakannas3877]

Thanks man you have a very educational channel. Its really helpful.

[@Maxid1]

Nice use of the bevel t.

[@ginog4480]

Very nice work, thank you

[@leepetridge5858]

Beautiful work

[@danaowen9014]

What a nice rake.

[@kattihatt]

Too beautiful to ever be used as a rake.

[@yv6eda]

This is Art!

[@VALYCOSTAS]

Good work sir....

[@krisr1885]

Amazing! I love finding channels like this!

[@MrChickadee]

Welcome aboard!

[@leehenry1165]

That is so cool! I may have to make one!

[@IveysFamilyFactotum]

great looking tools as always your work is awesome. Thanks for the video.

[@MrChickadee]

Thanks 👍

[@ecologicaladam7262]

Beautiful...

[@MrChickadee]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@user-px8qz7ee3g]

Просто СУПЕР! Медитация с финалом прекрасного и полезного устройства!

[@larrypointer7660]

Great job .

[@TermiteUSA]

Happy Easter Ms. & Mr. Chic

[@anthonypiligno7618]

That looks pretty nice. ... Very handy 👍👌😉...... JJ....

[@EldarKinSlayer]

St Roy's Le Petit Roubou as a saw bench! I considered that including setting a doweling block into it but could not justify the extra wood for what to me would have been a vanity piece. To see one well loved and used brings me joy.

[@MrChickadee]

was my primary workbench for years, after upgrading, still wanted to use it for something...