Mammoth Tusk Restoration

[@BlacktailStudio]

Here is the link to the giveaway, best of luck everyone! www.blacktailstudio.com/mammoth-tusk-n3-tools-giveaway

[@prospect2664]

peta is full of clowns anyways, no need to worry about them

[@glbaker5595]

Great videos and I do enjoy the content although I could not do any of that stuff, but seeing as how I'm a old man and we like to gripe all nice small screen it's hard for me to see what you are written, could you change the font color or either make it a little bigger, or leave it alone it's your video, may God bless you and keep the good videos coming 😝

[@dust2629]

why do you put epoxy before cleaning it.... and sanding it after , you destoyed all blue mineral, this is sad

[@glbaker5595]

Oh look Hunter has been here😂 right after he left the White House

[@johnnylasagna5758]

i think this the first time I entered into a KZbinrs giveaway, and i love your stuff

[@about19wookiees14]

That ending was pure gold! Your wife slammed on the brakes and the car rocked back, the emotions conveyed by that wtf from the car is just amazing stuff

[@M21-w1y]

😂😂😂

[@jefferi78]

to be fair, he did listen to the wife.

[@rowdant]

I came here to say the same thing! Classic haha

[@SubHumanGaming]

Time stamp? 😅

[@crunkin1t590]

The acting is so cringe

[@blakeduncan2930]

Yes I would 100%. This is the only channel that produces 30 minute long videos that I can watch the entirety of without ever feeling the need to skip ahead. Extraordinary skills you have. Well done.

[@sean12986]

Same here @blakeduncan2930. He has also mastered how to keep me watching through the ad/sponsor.

[@mitchelldzodz8708]

So true

[@JerryRigEverything]

Best tool ive ever seen in your shop: 13:13

[@ericstorm8277]

And think about the tools he does not show us...

[@TheXshot]

@@ericstorm8277 he's referring to the JerryRigEverything knife haha

[@ericstorm8277]

@@TheXshot OOOOOOHHHHHH yes... I was talking about that. Totally. Thrust me. 😂😂

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂 just used it in my next video too.

[@SportyPompano]

its cool to see a basically local artist ive followed for a while be recognized by another creator i have also followed for a long while

[@nathanradtke45]

Yes....as in I've never stopped watching your videos once I start! Love the content...I'm a 59 year old man from Wisconsin who has given 40 years of my life to the Millwright trade....getting ready to retire and start the next episode in my life journey. Incidentally I wanted to say that welding is very dependent on the quality of your ability. A good welder can lay an inch-inch and a half bead of weld that will hold 3000# so I'm glad you let the professional weld that base for you!! The tusk itself looks very cool....and if I had a spot for it would love to display....glad you didn't run into more troubles finishing this project. Patience is forever a virtue...love your work!!

[@IrinaGreenman]

I am a classicist and I love fossils and artifacts of all kinds, and this is a gorgeous piece. I'm with you on not understanding how someone could be *not* excited about this. I also happen to think you and your wife are clearly on the same wavelength when it comes to humor and that's always delightful. Also she supports you and you support her, so screw people who judge your relationship without knowing what they're talking about.

[@Lesardah]

Dude, shout out to Scott. I've been subscribed to you for nearly two years now, and he's been a fantastic addition to the channel. It's great seeing you interact with him and he's also clearly a smart dude. That air-hole trick in the epoxy container is one I've incorporated into my own life. Blacktail is going to the MOON! 10million subs by next year!

[@samuelmaras5045]

this aged well

[@zacharywheeler977]

Yes. I love the bit at the end with the "tusk" at the end of the driveway. Pure gold! The real tusk looks amazing. As always, very well-done and thank you for taking us along through the process.

[@davidmerritt1114]

Yes! Beautiful.

[@Wolffview]

Well done. I'm working for many years with Mammoth tusk (pieces). I love the material, I keep the spirits of these fantastic animals alive, every little piece of tusk I get is treated with the utmost respect. I carve little amulets/pendants for people who have the right mind set, as everything in this world is connected, and to me, every little piece that I carve and preserve, is appreciated and remembered.

[@Kennysmelle]

You slowly becoming one of the most unique channel on youtube. I never thought I'd be so entertain watching a mammoth tusk restoration.

[@Pablo_escabar579]

@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist Your going to hell

[@NotUrDJ]

Entertained? Lucky we can even see one getting restored!

[@TheRealFoxist]

I honestly think this is my favourite channel. The humour and the amazing skill just makes it so enjoyable to watch. This was truly an incredible video!

[@SeaFanStudio]

100% my favorite channel!

[@kennethhecht3101]

You should give JesperMakes a try also. Fun storytelling, woodworking and mistakes made. Im looking forward to every Blacktail Studio video. Woke up just now (its morning in Denmark) and smiled when I saw I could enjoy my morning coffee with a restauration video. Thanks Cam 😊

[@Pablo_escabar579]

I found him like a year ago and have been hooked ever since. His videos are simply unmatched.

[@tpotshax8703]

I was grinning throughout the whole reveal, but I completely lost it when her car came to a halt! I also had a chuckle from a chainsaw bit. You and your whole crew have a great sense of humor!

[@Mortellito]

Thanks! This is the best video I've seen from you so far, but I've watched tons of them. I love your sense of humor and your dedication to your work in inspiring.

[@markusthiel7687]

One of your most entertaining videos yet. Love that you let your personality through, did all that to prank your wife and featured her in it. Also the ending is gold 😂

[@GrokRocket]

Yes, I would definitely display a restored tusk in my home. The amount of patience in this project is extraordinary. Well done, sir.

[@Joe.Rogan.]

How could you not love this... just wrapping your mind around the history of what this tusk represents is the coolest thing ever and it even looks cool to boot. I don't know if it's my childhood obsession with dinosaurs but to have your very own fossil is tops in my book. Would make the perfect centerpiece to any man cave!

[@freedom_dispenser]

​@SpartiuS94 she's toxic, hopefully he made her sign a prenupt before sticking a wedding band on that finger

[@victoriaolivan2178]

Habitualmente digo porque alguien que se hace videos no se toma el tiempo para mostrar toda la historia. Tus historias son realmente jugosas. Le pones mucha pasión a tu trabajo, no importa qué haces, lo haces como si fuera único. Disfruto mucho de principio a fin lo que veo. En la escuela hace mucho tiempo, amé la carpintería. Al verte trabajar solo te envidio por las máquinas que tienes, pero también por tu habilidad para manejarlas. No es fácil hacerlo tan bien. Como dijiste en un video en el que le hiciste una mesada a un amigo, hay que tener muchas máquinas para lograr estos trabajos. Felicitaciones. Respecto de tu esposa, la entiendo y te entiendo. Lo que es hermoso para uno puede no serlo para el otro pero se tienen el uno para el otro. Seguiré viendo algún otro gran trabajo. Para terminar. El modo en el que le quitas las manchas blancas fue notable!!!

[@terristroh3965]

Yes! I didn’t know these were able to be purchased by an average person. I just thought there weren’t many around and they all went to museums. (so much for thinking) Speaking of museums, you really brought a museum quality finish to that. Excellent job!

[@davegrenier1160]

Google "mammoth 1911 grips" and you'll see that mammoth ivory (tusks) and teeth are used in unusual applications.

[@salcorbit6330]

It’s not museum quality because a lot of the important scientific context of the piece was removed. Museums tend to frown on that. This was a butcher job.

[@garysmcdermott]

@@salcorbit6330 to be fair, the "scientific context" was lost when it was pulled out of the ground, would you be happier if it was ground down for fertilizer? Is there something wrong with somebody purchasing legal goods and dressing it up to show in their home? What is next, "OMG they made furniture from that tree, it should be in teh museum!"

[@magikdust2095]

You can actually buy mammoth tusks that are fully restored, too. They are usually far more expensive then this guy paid, although $7000 is still a lot. The price really depends on how big it is, what kind of mammoth it came from, where it was found, and the condition it was in. There are some beautiful restored tusks. I think this guy could've done a better job restoring this tusk, like by using resin to fill the cracks instead of whatever he used (it looked like some kind of wood filler) and then colouring those areas with sharpie. It still turned out pretty nice, though. The companies that restore them have some really amazing looking ones. They also mount them differently as well, without drilling into them (which I believe would've been a better option). I think drilling into it to mount it was a mistake. There are far better ways to mount tusks. There are areas where natives go find mammoth tusks and then sell them or make jewelry out of pieces of them (depending on whether they find entire things or just pieces). In some areas natives are the only ones allowed to remove mammoth tusks from the ground. There are known areas where mammoth tusks are found, and sometimes natives use "hunting" for them as a source of income.

[@michaelduxburyjr.1498]

I see you didnt actually watch the whole video. What are you even talking about?? He used boned dust to fill in the cracks.

[@joeycampos5246]

Yes, I was super skeptical about you doing a restoration on this tusk thinking it'd be filled completely with epoxy and it'd look waxy and fake. but I got to say I am thoroughly impressed. I like the simplistic mount and the fact that it actually looks restored not ruined. Bravo!

[@lucasbiaggini]

I was also very worried. I realize that as youtuber it's his job to always portray his projects as if he's going in completely unprepared as that makes it more exciting for the audience. Still, I think he over does it sometimes and sounds like he's being disrespectful towards his clients (supposedly charging tens of thousands for a project he's never done before) or in this case, even worse, disrespectful towards an invaluable historical artifact.

[@rujutaparikh8449]

I rarely comment. I am not a woodworker, I'm a musician and painter; however, your work and discipline are impressive, and it has inspired me to pursue my woodworking skills. I admire your patience and dedication to the craft. Cheers mate, and thank you, please keep it up. Absolutely stellar.

[@beehr4468]

Exactly - I just come here to absorb knowledge that I’ll most likely never use 😂

[@calliebates3066]

The absolute confidence Joe had when you asked if it’d hold your weight is everything 👌 It’s the same reassuring feeling I got talking with my wife’s surgical team

[@justinking6541]

Have you ever met a welder? 🤣

[@chasm9557]

When I worked construction, there was a house where we were building a custom staircase and the homeowner asked if the posts would be durable enough to deal with his 4 boys flinging themselves around it. My boss grabbed the post and yanked it as hard as he could and it didn't budge. The homeowner's response was "that's a man who trusts his work."

[@otterino1419]

@@chasm9557 Yea even small weilds done right are strong as all hell

[@GM-rs2fv]

Honestly the subtle humor is 10/10 and what keeps me coming back to this channel

[@harris57486]

Yes, i loved how you kept the mock tusk from us until the end. It was terribly awesome

[@ЕвгенийЕлистратов-л5ч]

-"Стоит ли разыгрывать свою жену?" -"Нет цены, слишком высокой для этого. Ты поймёшь, когда женишься"😂😂😂😂 это гениально!

[@liftbikerun]

Yes, I think regardless of aesthetics, the fact that it's an ancient piece of history makes it one of the coolest things I could imagine displaying in my home. I have a lot of geodes I've collected/cut and polished and I love having those sprinkled around my house.

[@jamesbizs]

Lol “Ancient piece of history”.

[@Deppie_____]

@@jamesbizs what's wrong with that?

[@axtra9561]

@@Deppie_____ probably thinks it is redundant "ancient" and "history" but really it isn't, anything that isn't ongoing is history

[@АндрейАникиенко]

Мужик, это крутая работа! Приятно смотреть, как человек берётся за то, чего он раньше никогда не делал и переступая свои страхи он доводит своё дело до конца! Успехов тебе в твоих будущих проектах!

[@Shibalove9454]

Absolutely! I actually am a Florida fossil diver who has found & mounted multiple tusks & multitudes of other fossils I’ve found during my 40 + years of diving. I admire your commitment to doing everything you could to enhance the natural beauty that is still there after so many eons. Great job my brother! I enjoyed your video immensely! 👏🏼🤩❤️

[@jacobabl87]

Eon has a number of meanings. In Astronomy, an eon refers to 1 billion (109) years. But it also refers to a very long, unspecified period of time, or specific geologic stages of the Earth. The term eon (or aeon) is frequently used as a term for a very long but un-specified time period, much the same way "forever" and "ages" are used. In Earth history, stages of the earth's development are divided into four major eons (Hadean, Archean, Proterozoic and Phanerozoic), which are in turn divided into eras and periods. These geologic eons are distinguished by major stages in Earth's geologic history, rather than fixed periods of time.@@kasparsarapuu2797

[@opteriumru5016]

Прекрасная жена поддерживает своего мужа в его творческом увлечении, делая жизнь прекраснее ! Приятно видеть такие взаимоотношения и труд ваш выше всех похвал !

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@jesseonline24601]

That overcompensating comment, immediately followed by pulling out a 36" bar just got me. Delightful.

[@rem7751]

I busted out laughing at that part.😂

[@guysumpthin2974]

#4000 yr old

[@schwif]

Absolutely got me chuckling 😂

[@salvjoe]

Yeh , I actually Laughed out loud

[@Zeromaru42]

That was probably my favorite bit in the whole Video.

[@houdini9697]

as a custom knifemaker, i've used a lot of elephant ivory (all legal stuff) and i love the smell of fresh cut ivory. the best tip i ever got was don't get it hot working it. beautiful tusk you have and a great job finishing it.

[@РоманСиковский-о8ъ]

Я не думал, что когда-нибудь увижу что-то подобное. Спасибо KZbin и тебе чувак за этот бивень!

[@SunshineSingularity]

Так говоришь, будто он тебе его подарил

[@Kilotki]

@@SunshineSingularity подарил эмоции=)

[@wiktorveber]

На Ютубе есть даже видео, где едят мясо из ноги мамонта.

[@ДмитрийРедьков-ы7г]

Я также читал, как один человек в России нашел остатки мамонта с сохранившейся на них шерстью и попросил одну бабушку связать из нее себе свитер. Потом он носил этот свитер из шерсти мамонта. Я уверен, что такой свитер был у него одного на всей Земле.

[@renitapyle2772]

Its the coolest thing I've seen you do. A fossil is about the most precious thing someone could own.

[@funky555]

fun fact: Its not a fossil! thats actual real mammoth tissue! The havnt eben dead long enough for it to fossilise!!

[@aliahrari2030]

Honestly with your attention to detail and love of your work, I'm not surprised you nailed yet another project

[@Lolo_Schmidt]

I’m a woodworker, discovered I love it a few years ago and dove head first into it. I’ve always loved dinosaurs and history like this. I would LOVE to have a piece of history like this in my house, it’s AMAZING and definitely a statement piece!!

[@carbon_no6]

Yes - Cam, your channel is absolutely AMAZING! You’re a down to earth kind of person and you are highly skilled! Don’t mind anyone that tells you you’re not something because of their misguided opinions!

[@sfaldy]

Che bellezza! Vivo negli USA ma mio padre é originario del Comelico Superiore. Ho sempre guardato al gruppo del Popéra “dal basso”…vederlo nel tuo video dalle cime é stato una bella emozione e ora mi piace ancora di più! Complimenti, bel video!!

[@gortiz45]

Keep the variety coming! The fact that you’re exploring different materials and executing them beautifully is pretty extraordinary.

[@nessavee2205]

If my husband told me he spent over $7K on a Mammoth tusk and it turned out to actually be real and the end result looked as good as yours, I'd be the most excited and stoked woman ever!!! I am an amateur fossil collector though. Watching your process was so much fun and the end result turned out incredible! You showed respect for the animal and what is now a piece of beautiful art and history. I hope you and your family enjoy it for decades to come! What a rare find!!!❤

[@iarmycombo5659]

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[@kevinsmith581]

😊

[@BrimstoneMoth]

if I had a husband, and he wanted to spend any money on anything, that is none of my business, as im pretty sure all the money he is spending is 200% his anyway. So not sure why is that the wife's business xD

[@wanderingsoul3708]

​@@BrimstoneMothmay i ask you how old you are like a teen?

[@karencarriere8104]

Oh hell yeah. I'd be like "FOR ME?" And he'd be like "for my office" and I'd be like "FOR ME?" And we'd compromise on the center of the house.

[@stevenmoritz2914]

Yes, I would have this mammoth tusk in my house. Cam you have raised the bar yet again. You are truly are an artist that is willing to work way outside of your comfort zone to try and learn new things. You and your camera man Scott are a great team and make these awesome videos. I love the back and forth banter and commentary. I look forward to your videos and hope to learn more about woodworking and the process of making such fine pieces. When I retire in a a couple of years, I plan on doing wood working full time and hope to be able to create nice pieces to pass to my children and grandchildren. Take care and keep pushing the artistic envelope.

[@lalaismyalterego7444]

Yes! I would absolutely love any fossil on display. Honestly, I'm surprised a 20k yr old tusk was only $7,500. That seems a steal for such an ancient thing.

[@jaelhoward4621]

I would **love** to have something like this in my house. I'm a big fan of what people call "Vulture Culture." I love bones and fossils, and a massive mammoth tusk would be right up my alley. Amazing work, as always!

[@Bolu.to.chubhega]

Yes I would 100%. This is the only channel that produces 30 minute long videos that I can watch the entirety of without ever feeling the need to skip ahead. Extraordinary skills you have. Well done.

[@selah22]

This was a great change up from the usual videos. And loved that you did it out of love not just to give viewers something interesting to look at. Could really see the joy and passion come through. I hope it smells better now!

[@Orpheuss62]

A lot of work to restore that mammoth tusk, but the result is commensurate with the work done... and the incredible patience. Also, Elana's presence is so wonderful, she should appear more often in your videos. All the best from Romania and keep it up.

[@kentarcher]

I admire your range and courage for taking on a project outside of your comfort zone. Those are the kind of projects that move us forward and truly inspire hopefuls like myself. Always good. Thank you.

[@prottay17]

That was a pretty mammoth task, but you ended up doing a great job! It's like a museum piece, a piece of history in your house.

[@carlotta4th]

A museum would not be drilling holes into a fossil or polishing it. They might make a fake version of it for display, of course, but any original will be unaltered.

[@shannonashburn]

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[@HoxtonKG]

@@carlotta4th Museums drill holes into bones all the time.

[@MrD1ss666]

​@HoxtonKG yeah? They just go to town yeah. Tuesdays all the staff bring their drills and they just drill everything.

[@batfurs3001]

​@@HoxtonKG but they most definitely do NOT polish their mammoth tusks. They keep them as intact as possible. Any shiny mammoth tusks you see in museums are either replicas or were obtained from private collectors after they had already been messed with.

[@cherylmillard2067]

I've collected museum quality marine shells and a few fossils for over 40 years, I completely understand your passion for this. I've eaten sea cucumber meat, it tastes like razor clams and rattlesnake, it tastes like chicken, go figure.

[@eamh2002]

@@VeeSee74 Me. Interesting story about other guys life experiences. Next question please.

[@ElliotDB748]

@@VeeSee74 I care. Get outta here VeeSee

[@Klaproossje]

​@@VeeSee74me! Very interesting

[@BlacktailStudio]

That is awesome, but my hatred of land cucumbers might keep me from trying that.

[@cherylmillard2067]

@@VeeSee74 I'm getting🤏🍆vibes from you.😂

[@Anythingcoolguy]

Yes! That base you used is great. It’s minimal and puts more focus on the tusk. I was initially put off with the sharpie, but it turned out great. Great work! Super interesting!

[@MilanaMilish]

Yes. I would really like to have a mammoth tusk in my workshop. Уау! Это так красиво. Я никогда не думала, что бивень мамонта можно купить так просто, как сходить в дорогой ресторан. Очень удачная идея поставить мамонт вертикально. Это монументально. Бивень прекрасен и совершенен, в нем столько истории. Есть над чем подумать, глядя на окаменелость. И сад у вас чудесный)

[@DavidSchroeter]

No... I don't have a tusk in my house... but I have absolute respect for the care and diligence you exhibited in the is restoration. Thanks so much, Cam!

[@PartStupid]

I love how she stops the car when she sees that you put it out front. Priceless.

[@tlvance3973]

I can't stop laughing ... Anderson's. Be careful buddy, she just might start pranking your dinners 😅 they say laughter is the best medicine, so thanks for your sense of humor. I had no idea it was even possible to buy a mammoth tusk! My son would be in heaven with this!

[@ReginaldoGarcia-x2y]

Simply sensational, incredible, I'm a fan of your videos, I live in a small town in Brazil and I've already watched all your videos in 2024, thank you very much for your content.

[@mo3k]

Joe was so confident in the welds; he didn't even bother to look at you when you were weight/strength testing the metal work lol.

[@brendengoldman2067]

The metal will break before the weld

[@ed4412]

I love it! I'm also into mammoth tusks, still trying to find a good one that I like and can afford. It looks amazing. Some people just don't understand this stuff, but your restoring a piece of our world history and in restoring it, you are preserving our world history! Thanks for doing that. Love your videos your the best you've taught me a LOT.

[@ChrisB-bp4kp]

Yes! This turned out to be so stunning, and I love how you didn't take it over the top, and really let its natural beauty shine through.

[@user-zd6kg6ks5i]

Brother, I dig the tusk,it's an amazing restoration job by an amazing craftsman.what a project just incredible .your videos are always top notch and your work is flawless.you are definitely a true artist,the proof is in your finished masterpieces.

[@dothedo3667]

Honestly it baffles me that people can just get a mammoth tusk. And $7.5k is surprisingly little.

[@Brickelix]

75k*

[@Putbe]

@@Brickelix blacktail said 75 hundred not thousand

[@deniskhafizov6827]

After millions of views, demand for this rare thing must become significantly higher, along with price.

[@noturdad5354]

Way more for much older and more preserved tusks

[@igeko8399]

@@Brickelix7.5k *

[@dymone4894]

Honestly, that tusk is amazing! Well done! Also, I know all too well what it's like to have someone that doesn't support you so I completely know how lucky I am to have a wife that supports me, even when she isn't thrilled about my choices. You're a lucky man!

[@lauramarshall6376]

Yes. I love how much you're enjoying this. What an incredible project. I'm a major animal lover and would be horrified if this was from an elephant or rhino, but since these guys are extinct, no-one died for you to have this. And it's a great piece to have. I love that you're giving it so much love. And ... your cat is beautiful.

[@tianamarie989]

But the mammoth died...for him to have it..🤔 tell me how your logic makes sense?

[@Rehabilityy]

@@tianamarie989 The mammoth did not die "for him to have it", explain your logic please

[@steffengrossmann169]

@@tianamarie989🤦‍♂️

[@jodymarty3179]

First of all it looks amazing. I'm unsure why someone would be mad about displaying this. This wood sit in the ground somewhere and do nothing. Or we can now see the beauty in tusk that was on a monster we will never get to see. I love it.

[@josh_lao24]

Not the first video I've seen on your channel, but the second. Your attention to detail is inspiring to say the least. Watching you replace a plug in that tabletop because you knew that you could do it better...and DID - It's a lesson I've had to learn over and over again. So, watching you take this project slow and making sure you understand each step in the process before doing it and the attention you paid to every detail really paid off in the end. Love the sense of humor. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.

[@carlospsneto8505]

Hey Cam, I'm not a woodworker, or maker in any how, but I can't stop watching your videos. I find it relaxing watching the build process. By the way, I like your sense of humor. Greetings from Brazil.

[@winstonzeb2842]

I would totally have a tusk in my house! On another topic, I bet a lot of people think your wife is just negative about your projects, but I bet her decisive critical mindset is part of the reason you love her. My long term girlfriend and I both have building hobbies, I build house projects, boats, etc.. and she sews, dresses, upholstery, etc. We both trust each others opinions because we both give brutally honest feedback. It keeps me on my toes and doesn't let me come close to half assing a project!

[@DannWalker-k1t]

For someone who had no real knowledge on restoring a fossil, I don't feel you butchered it for second. I loved the way it turned out and how much of its original character you kept. Awesome job.

[@craigwatt5696]

Yes ! Enjoyable as usual - the ending with your wife seeing the fake is perfect. I appreciate your efforts to ensure that magnificent object was afforded every opportunity to survive and thrive, the mounting was an excellent choice. It escapes me how anyone could fail to be awed by something that lived 20,000 years ago, I'm sure you'll derive much pleasure from its presence. Well done.

[@chrisnash2154]

Yes. She’s a great wife and that, “not die on this hill” statement is something I use with my wife. Another useful line is, “I’m not stepping on that landmine”. Great work and I love that you always bring something new to the table.

[@carolineleone5508]

Yes, this was a very cool project.Thank you for taking the time to record and share this with everyone!

[@99Projects]

the metal work got the like out of me, which is saying something because i was going to like the video just from the work on the tusk

[@bacon_sammich2845]

Yes, and wow the finish on that tusk is just incredible. I think it’s an amazing relic of our not so distant past; I love to think about the mammoth that had one broken tusk walking around the tundra being an unstoppable beast. So great to finally see this project after you hinting at it for so long!

[@jessicagodwin4394]

Truly stunning I can’t believe she wasn’t excited to have a fossil from such an amazing animal that we will never ever see is truly unreal I would love to even touch it.

[@guccisucc7356]

aren’t people trying to make one using millions year old dna from a woolley mammoth and an elephant ? i might be totally wrong or it might’ve been obviously fake but i’m not entirely sure

[@tc2882]

Actually, scientists are considering using DNA extracted from mammoth bones, teeth or tusks, and a donor ovum from an elephant, to see if they can clone a mammoth.

[@mettflow2648]

we will fucking see one bud

[@6980869]

@tc2882 Im positive that they’ve moved well past considering it, and already is in the process of recreating/rebirthing one of these.

[@ghoststoriesandadventureti5701]

definitely a keeper, love the video and the process of discovering the different ways to not mess up this complex project. I just don't know where I could keep something like this though where it would get the most appropriate praise and appreciation. Good job on this though.

[@antongustafsson8713]

Absolute crazy, never ever would I imagine there be a community that does this type of work. Even less expected there to be so many tusks in such great condition. I love wood working, it was my favorite class in school and well kinda almost regret that I didn't go down some wood working path :)

[@stephanielovatt2787]

I'm a grandma, and started woodturning in 2019. Give it a go!

[@salcorbit6330]

They are looting important historical pieces and turning them into knickknacks and souvenirs. The “restoration” process and removal from the context of where they are found destroys important information that the piece would otherwise be able to tell us.

[@slippyboi5289]

@@salcorbit6330this tusk isnt any different than the thousands of other tusks that have been carefully examined. No reason to get sentimental over people using the extra ones for their own purposes

[@davothedon]

​@salcorbit6330 There are many sites, like the one in Alsaka, from where he obtained the tusk, that have a seemingly inexhaustible supply of tusks - to the point that they are piling up in storage houses.

[@Christin5554]

WOW, a real tusk. I assumed they all end up in a museum. You now have something really valuable in your home. This is something nobody else has and besides, who has something in there hope that is several nillion years old? Great job.

[@chocisgod]

I cant fathom why anyone wouldn't want a mammoth tusk of their own, it freaking awesome 👏

[@karencarriere8104]

SAME

[@Leann0688]

Your sense of humor keeps me coming back, I am not a woodworker at all but I love watching you work. Keep it up and keep being true to yourself!

[@steddiebop8199]

Man, it’s really awesome watch your sphere of creativity expand as you grow. You’re truly a maker at heart, and one of the influences that made me begin building my own workshop to learn skills like these.

[@lilyg2058]

Really stunning. A once in a lifetime chance to obtain and restore. Worth every second of your time. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@JudiStuart-e3v]

Yes, yes, a thousand times YES! It could only be better if you had a story like " I scraped it out of the permafrost myself with a plastic spoon and a rusty putty knife". Loved the color and the finish! Thank you for sharing everything you do, thank you for including Scott. And I love your sense of humor!

[@retireddpd1996]

Once again you have hit a grand slam!! This is a masterful piece of restoration that pays homage to the beautiful beast that it represents. Good work once again, keep them coming as this old, old man enjoys them (and your humor) so very much.

[@tebo31]

Yes, I would love to have a mammoth tusk in my house. I have waited months for this and it looks absolutely amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@MalyCraft]

Just finding your videos. Great work man. Love it. Fellow woodworker here, and love to watch/listen to these during the day job. Cheers!

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

I'm shocked that your wife wasn't into it! thing is cool as hell. I love how well it polished up.

[@alexduffey]

Yes! "so you did spend money on this!" LOL I love it. I get this comment all the time from my wife.

[@davidjowett8195]

Yes, if it was gifted. Your tusk is an amazing transformation and I like the re-purposing of the "fake" tusk. Thank you for sharing.

[@alvertohteles]

Acabo de descubrir este canal, me encanta; es mi antiguo oficio y ahora quiero retomarlo. Consejo humilde: Si hubieras guardado el polvo del lijado podrias obtener un tinte de colmillo de mamut, un polvo para cargas de epoxi e incluso haber separado la vivianita para otro uso. Todo lo que usas puede ser reusado, y en ese caso del polvo de lijado veo que tu mismo te diriges a ello inconscientemente recogiendo los trocitos al comienzo del video. Seguro que te sería util esto. Animo y gracias por tan calidad de video, grande Scott.

[@bmr250]

Yes!!! I would definitely have a mammoth tusk in my house. I love all fossils, hence all the rocks in my house. Loved watching the progression of this. Thank you!

[@Dan_Ohhh]

I’ve never specifically thought of a fossil or any part of an animal to be cool and I’m very into artwork, but this is definitely an excellent choice. You did the best job I could imagine someone doing to “make it shine” too. I can see this sitting in the living room corner as quite the piece to talk about. It definitely looks superior to the tables just because it’s a bone. Great job as always

[@maarontlarafaria6830]

I love it. It's not as though you went out an killed an elephant to make this piece. It was in the ground for thousands of years and I think you do the animal a great service by continuing it's legacy for years to come! Great work!

[@salcorbit6330]

It’s not a great service. Stuff is just stuff. The world doesn’t need more knickknacks. What was truly important about the piece and worth preserving was the exact location it was found and a lot of the material that was removed in this “restoration” process. We are losing our heritage when butcher jobs like these occur.

[@maarontlarafaria6830]

please go to the websight and see how much of these knick knacks this guy pulls out of the ground...ON HIS OWNED PROPERTY...every day...dime a dozen@@salcorbit6330

[@cjeesewalburge5820]

Our Heritage? You’re an elephant?

[@indeed8211]

there's other dangers involved the number one killer of mammoths was anthrax so messing with their remains can spread and reactivate spores

[@TruthDoesNotExist]

@@indeed8211 yeah but it's not like anthrax is extinct

[@tatianatrejos7392]

Saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷. No soy carpintera ni trabajo en nalgo similar pero me encantan este tipo de videos . Ya he visto varios y lo que más me gusta es que eres bastante exigente contigo mismo, te gusta que todo quede lo mejor posible y no te importa si tienes que volver hacerlo o si tienes que invertir en más material. Eres talentoso , te felicito.

[@ginadanaia-hn2lr]

27:45 wow! It’s hard to believe I watched you hinting about this such a long time ago. Awesome restoration effort Cam. I don’t hold your love of tusks, but I do hold your love of wood, so I still appreciate the immense effort you put into your projects, as I’m sure everyone else does. Great work 👍🏻

[@tyewallace4622]

Yes, of course I would! Your content is always so laid back but raw at the same time. I have been late to more than one thing because I zone into your work. This was a fantastic endeavor and the final product came out beautiful! Also, keep the banter coming! Those of us that are stable, love it and it makes these videos that much better.

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

It's like a good steak, for my personal taste, a nice medium. The little bit of raw, with the nice touches of sear, lol perfection

[@JefferyDrake-j9q]

You sense of humor is spot on! Feel no shame at all man! The full stop at the end is priceless!!!!

[@reuben9213]

I think a Mammoth Tusk is Awesome . The thought knowing it came from millions of years ago makes it that much more interesting . To own a piece of history and of something that lived goes beyond expression . Thank you for sharing .

[@tarmac_tourer]

I wouldn't have thought that tusk would come up so nice....Excellent work on both the finish and the mounting !!

[@Abominatrix650]

I was expecting something boring but I'm interested in prehistory so I gave this a watch. And this turned out to be quite funny! So glad to know you and your wife have the same sense of humour and that this video was presented well so someone like me who isn't really interested in restorations becomes interested! Good video!

[@BigHeadZ82]

Yes, this type of restoration is going on my bucket list. Very thankful to have found your page. Can't wait for more content to help drive ideas.

[@DirtySouthDevil]

I know I'm a little late to the party on this one. I am imagining this tusk with a wooden tip to finish out the broken tip of the tusk seamlessly added onto the end. I know it might seem like a cringe idea for something so ancient but i think it would tie in beautifully with your woodcraft. I'm sure you've thought about it and decided against it though. I've finally had a "little" down time and casually spent 2.5 hrs catching up on some of your projects and I love them all!!!

[@michaelsingleton8978]

I would not have a tusk in our house, not because I don't think they are cool, but because it would not fit. You did an excellent job on this. It also preserves the past, which is essential. When looking at it, I wonder about the animal, how it lived, etc. Thank you for doing this.

[@mykgrauss9872]

Yes...I'd definitely have that displayed in my home. I love it! Love your videos. Your time and patience that you put into each is why your channel will continue to grow. Strictly awesome!! Thank you for sharing this! Regards, Myk

[@danielvandenbrand2655]

Turned out amazing! I have a stabilised tusk that was poorly restored years ago, you've inspired me to start giving it the attention it deserves!