Spring Pole Lathe in Action, Pioneer Life Circa 1700's |GREEN WOOD WORKING|ROASTING WILD TURKEY

Peter finishes his spring pole lathe. Using a roughing gauge and a skew chisel, he and makes a lathe mandrel from aged walnut and a rolling pin from green ash. He interrupts his work to have a roast wild turkey dinner with his guests, Mark and Melony Stubbs.
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Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe
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The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends, Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald.
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[@kingrafa3938]

Peter is the man. A good craftsman and a knowledgeable man about history.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for your continued support.

[@heru-deshet359]

You should be a Canadian/American National treasure of living history. The extent of your knowledge and dedication to the 1700s period is to be commended. Oh, and that turkey with bacon made my mouth water.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We are flattered by your kind words.

[@OLDBEAR123456]

Another entertaining video, thanks. In 200 hundred years we have lost 2 thousand years of knowledge, true and sad.

[@shoot2win506]

Mr. Pete....watching you work on your lathe, worries me. Surely you will end up with one leg bigger than the other!!!! Thank you once again for your wee bit of everything you do! I can't imagine a finer way to end my evening learning once again from you! As always, stay well! Robin

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Robin. Oddly enough,it seems harder on the stationary leg than the pumping leg, go figure.

[@heidikindig1627]

My husband and I always look forward to every new video and watch them together… just wanted to share our funny tradition. Every time you say the words ‘Wee bit’ we both yell WEE BITS! 😄 Then we quick listen up to catch the information you deliver. You are a special part of our downtime and enjoy woodland escape immensely! Thank you :).

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Heidi and I must tell you, I just read this out loud to Cathy and you’ve given us our evening chuckle. To say you’ve flattered us would be an understatement.

[@chesterwatkins9265]

Power tools without electricity... I LOVE IT.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Right!

[@HallnoutMhall]

Good afternoon Peter. Turning that old piece of walnut was sure a daunting task. Always a pleasure seeing you and your friends and learning what you have to share. I hope all are well, safe and warm. Now I must go and find something to eat after seeing that fine bird. Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Sorry to make you hungry. You might have a problem finding a wild turkey meal in most restaurants .

[@freddiekozlowzki5697]

Peter another amazing video and vest wonderful and the turkey looks delicious love always Freddie

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

They both were fine, simply fine!

[@jamesvatter5729]

"Who needs a lathe?" Took the words right out of my mouth, Peter! Great stuff once again. Thanks for sharing the pole lathe.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks James.

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

Your such a great resource for historical things , learn more from u than school

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks!

[@alanpinn2266]

Another great video Peter! And featuring our favourite Captain and his lovely wife. That turkey looked delicious. Well done sir!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Al.. Cathy are planning a trip east in April. Maybe we can hook up.

[@alanpinn2266]

​@@TheWoodlandEscape I'll look forward to that. Keep me informed of a date. Cheers.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Will do Al.

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

Herzliche Grüße aus Österreich! Greetings from Austria! 👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@kevinscudamore2711]

Great job that lathe 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Peter! Well... everyone has to begin somewhere! As the old saying goes, "Practice makes perfect!". Enjoy that new weskit and those new moccasins!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I will indeed and I most certainly and for sure need more practice to master that lathe, lol.

[@rogerclyde2720]

Paying attention to the primitive sounds made by the tools is fun

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is indeed like a different kind of music. Well at least to my ears.

[@williamcabana5326]

I love watching all your videos, reminds me of visiting old Sturbridge village..

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks William.

[@marieleopold1625]

Lookin' pretty dapper there Peter, in your new duds n' all! You know the saying; 'All dressed up and no place to go', so what better way to 'show off' your new moccasins than to invite over some friends eh? LOL! Supper looked dee-lish once again. You know that 'barter' thing is a tad bit tricky...I mean, you need 'like-minded' or 'reasonable' people to trade with. For example, now Melanie has made a fine vested suit jacket for you to be sure, but what if she decides for barter to ask of you in return, a birch bark canoe? No, you must have 'like-minded' people for bartering or 'The Hadfields and McCoys' could begin all over again = YIKES! The one 'extra' behind all your leg-stomping on the lathe, is how handy it comes in for 'tapping' out a tune on the week-ends leisure time. Wonderful teaching and sharing. Great camera work Catherine. Thanks for sharing and God Bless!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Yikes, you don’t suppose she’ll want a birch bark canoe. Your spot on, the barter should be agreed upon at the onset.

[@greywindLOSP]

Next is that silk purse out of that sows ear! Sir Excellent just excellent.....ATB

[@paulroovers6919]

Hi Peter, as I read in the comments you want to change the lathe by making it higher to have more spin. But you could also make the wood that must be turned thinner. Or an extra thin piece of tool on what the rope runs. Thank you for your wonderful video’s

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That would indeed increase the revolutions and speed but, I’ve been told the mandrel needs to be approximately 2” in diameter the give enough friction for turning. Anyway I do need do some experimentation

[@beverlymichael5830]

The tools you have crafted and then what you have made from your tools is a work of art. What a beautiful rolling pin. I won’t look at mine the same now. Nothing compares to the beautiful one you made. Thank you for the stories as it was. As they learned as they built and improving as they went. Real on the job training.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well there you go, I never really thought of a rolling pin as beautiful but, you have opened my eyes.

[@robertlambert7736]

Great skill's. Thats a mighty smart looking vest.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Robert.

[@bobothree]

So cool! This is the real "way back machine". Thanks for sharing.

[@markaugustus621]

You and Cathy do a great job. I need a froe and a couple of adze now.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Mark.

[@tammyevans7333]

You have so much knowledge, great video, enjoy this very much!

[@SianiAnne]

Very cool! :) The first ancestor of mine we know of was a dish turner in 1628 in Massachusetts. Very instructive and interesting to see you starting in with the lathe and turning. :) Thank you!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve a lot to learn but, it is a fun tool to use.

[@aggieduke1]

Good one Peter. Enjoyed it very much

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Paul.

[@everettmaness9001]

Wow another Great video MY Daddy made a living making round butter molds on a Lathe for about 15 years in his basement wood shop, until we had to move because of 441 by pass took our land... (N.E. Georgia) Also love the ending with you on the lathe and 'Alabama Jubilee' playing. That was one of Daddy's favorite tunes to play on his mandolin (sometimes sing also) as me and my youngest brother played rhythm on guitars...our feet keeping time with the music.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is a grand tune indeed. I,m also a guitar picker, Everett and would love the opportunity to jam to some of those old golden tunes with you.

[@bobrinck1]

Thank you for wanting to save and recreate the old ways, and sharing them with your videos. i feel the same way. I started flintknapping through my archaeology work, and have been making projectile points for 13 years. After going to a F and I war reenactment, I also now make gunflints. After watching you, I have started to make wooden spoons. Please keep making these videos. You and Cathy do a fantastic job

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve tried flint napping a couple of times and will admit not a pretty outcome. Like most things, one needs to dedicate some time in order to perfect.

[@bobrinck1]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Yes, it does take time to learn. I have been doing it for 13 years, and I consider myself OK as a knapper.

[@bobmiller4383]

Love wild turkey. It along with venison are favorites in our house. Special meals for special friends .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

As they are here Bob. We look forward to sharing another meal accompanied by Nancy, Daniel and yourself.

[@raymondcava4669]

Great guitar picking at the end

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Raymond. That is a fellow musician friend of mine, Richard Fortier.

[@kirkterwilliger6407]

Thank you once again Mr. Kelly, and all who help in making your videos. This is knowledge that should be in every classroom.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Kirk.

[@8626John]

Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. It definitely looked cold there.

[@willowlaken6303]

I commend your desire to reach back and bring forward these tried and true ways of living. Absolutely wonderful to see the success of your efforts. I am inspired.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Willow.

[@cristianpopescu78]

Turkey?...oh yeah,ok..you mean the bird,...🦃😂for us ,here in Europe Turkey is a place where we go have fun in vacantion time. Nice Video!

[@charlenequinilty7252]

Had a dear friend that did the same thing. He was a master..it’s sad that he is no longer with us. Love your knowledge.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Charlene, I can only hope it brought back some fond memories of your friend.

[@denislosieroutdoors]

That's an awesome pole lathe there eh! I like that u learn as u go I try to do the same thing unbelievable what a person can do if they put there mind and body to it.. thanks for sharing

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Denis, I’m kinda liking it!

[@gdreilly]

I look forward to your videos each week!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you.

[@larryreese6146]

Looking forward to seeing your gunsmithimg too. I've got 3 in the works myself, a plains rifle with backaction lock and patent breech, an H.E. Leman full stock for my daughter,, znd my first flintlock southern mountain rifle. Always enjoy your videos.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Love to see your progress, Larry.

[@stephencritchley9355]

Well done with the lathe, I can see some fancy work emanating down the track. You always manage to make hard yakka look relaxing & enjoyable. I'm sure it was tough going back in the day. Thanks again.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Stephen.

[@diymanable]

Haha you said you were going to use what I said on your channel. Is very true that though we've lost so much knowledge in the last 100 odd years. It's funny because with the crafting I do. none of it's really rocket science but it sure does use the same muscle groups over and over and over again lol lol . One of my mates in the reenactment Club has a pole lathe and I've spent a bit of time on it .great job with your rolling.pin mate and keep the videos coming you do it awesome job. All the best to you and your family

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We get some amazing stories some people share with us and often we find one that fits the episode perfectly.

[@manuelwebe]

Awesome!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

That’s a beautiful rolling pin🤗 I also lament all the skills and knowledge we have lost. As a culture, we are so dependent on electricity now, that I shudder at the idea of our losing it. That would be a sad time. But there are still cultures who live without it. That’s good to know🐝❤️🤗

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It would be a very different world if in an instant the lights went out!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@TheWoodlandEscape It certainly would, and it could happen much more easily than most people think.😔❤️🤗

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It does seem like a probability, even in my lifetime. These are crazy times indeed.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Just the natural world has things that can happen that would be the end of it. One sun flare that was big enough, pointed at Earth and it’s lights out. There is no question that has happened in the past, and will happen again.😔❤️🐝

[@bobbymiller1414]

I love history love old trades I have a trade of a Shoemaker and a broom maker always wanted to make Old Town love this program keep the good work

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Bobby. I to love the old trades and would love to interview you.

[@bobbymiller1414]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I would like that too I started be a shoe maker with my ancestors my hobby is Brew making and my second Hobby is making ten wear I live in Ontario Canada talk soon

[@bobbymiller1414]

@@TheWoodlandEscape would like that too you have a very interesting Channel

[@ashleyanderson2859]

As always appreciate your efforts and dedication! Many of your wood working projects reminds me of a television program available on PBS. The Wood Wrights Shop with Roy Underhill. He also had a series of books published by the same name and we're published by the University of North Carolina Press if I remember correctly. Learning is never a wasted endeavor. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I will be checking that out, Ashley… I need all the help I can get. Watch your top knot.

[@dougm5341]

Nice to awaken to a new video. Would have loved to have seen how dinner turned out…..

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

We don’t want to make people hungry so we stop the filming when the chow down stars, lol.

[@dustyoldhat3543]

Thank you as always for a fantastic episode. I look forward to these. My grandsons and I are learning and practicing the skills you show and teach. You are truly a treasure and we feel as if we know you personally. By the way, made a pair of those moccasins, my new favorite pair of shoes.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you and your grandsons for the interest in our step back in time endevour.

[@richardliles4415]

Thank you for such a wonderful beautiful video. The pole lathe you made is quite incredible, it’s so nice to go back in time and see how things were made. Thanks to both of you.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Richard.

[@jasonhammond4640]

Very nice work Sir.👍👍 What you said about the old timers learning as they went, seems true. Improvising on the spot. In one of the Foxfire books there was a picture of an Appalachian chairmaker that used the vertical posts in his barn to build his spring pole lathe into. Definitely no wobbling lathe with that set up.😄 A good period source for lathes is Joseph Moxon's 1703 book, 'Mechanick Exercises'. In the PBS tv series, 'The Woodwright Shop', Roy Underhill recreates a lot of stuff from Moxon including his lathes.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks so much for that information, I’ll most certainly be checking it out. I do plan on having a separate spring pole once we have our shop built.

[@terrynoraturner1848]

A heavy round wooden mallet will be a good lathe project, for use with the fro and hatchet.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is a great idea.

[@christiaankruger3713]

Thanks for a great video again. I feel just as privileged as the Snubbs to be able to visit your cabin every week even if it only on my tablet. Have a blessed week till we are able to meet again.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well Christiaan, if you ever find yourself in these parts, our door will be open to you and yours.

[@christiaankruger3713]

@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you very much but I doubt that it will happen after all the travel restrictions due to Covid. I don't like flying due to a Cochlear implant in my left ear.

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

It’s true about any skill, you can read, study, but the real knowledge comes from practice, mistakes and learning from them! I do that with my film photography! Tonnes of mistakes and figuring out where I went wrong and how to fix my process!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Very true, Alex. Judging by the quality of your photography I would say your well past needing practice.

[@ianandresen2326]

Nice video! I'm surprised you were able to turn dry hardwood! I thought those particular lathes were for green wood only! I liked the added bonus of the vest! I have a pattern and was wondering what type of stitch would I use! I have the answer now!👍

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

A bit tough, it was, but, it worked. Still have to finish the button holes on my new waist coat.

[@jeffgrier8488]

It looks like that lathe works well, i am familiar with modern lathes, but have never built or used a spring pole lathe. Nice work!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks, Jeff.

[@johnhempsall4644]

Fantastic great effort. When turning wood you need to pull the chisel away when the lath pulls back up.hard I know but with practice as with all skills. 😀🙂

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Oh, trust me, John, I do need a lot more practice and also a higher pole to give me more rotation. Practice makes perfect they say.

[@2gpowell]

Love your videos. Look forward to the next ! 👍

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thank you.

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

Liked 🙂👍

[@lawrencekeller6029]

Great job looks really want to see some noodles rolled out with that. Be safe!

[@donlloyd6698]

Great work on the lathe. I've been turning on a pole lathe for about 9 years. Took the design from Roy Underhills book "working withe wedge and edge". Your design looks great. Highly recommend making an adjustable tool rest both vertical and horizontal. Also your forge should be great for making bowl hook tools.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Well sir, I could sure use your council on bettering my skill. I haven’t had much time to perfect it.

[@StoneHedgeAcres]

Im impressed. I really enjoy your videos. Lots to learn it never ends thank you .

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Cheryl.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

LOVE IT!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Pleased to hear that.

[@jayoneill1533]

Peter, you teased us with the lathe a few weeks ago so this is the episode I’ve been waiting for and I wasn’t disappointed. Your lathe is very interesting to watch operate and it seems to work great. Very impressive.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks Jay. I do need to modify it somewhat with a high pole to give more travel and more revolutions of the material. A work in progress one might say.

[@jayoneill1533]

@@TheWoodlandEscape It’s definitely a proof of concept.

[@keumgang4494]

very good job(from france)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Merci

[@bosfarming835]

Gimme another 7 decades to watch the intro

[@unpredictable913]

Another educational video, thanks. By the way, the turkey looked delicious.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It was indeed and thank you.

[@brianshields7137]

Hi there, when you use modern lathe tools your said to ride the bevel,this means s the bevel behind the cutting face is always in contact with the turning piece and the tool angle is adjusted to gauge the amount of cut , historical lathe tools were longer and had small curved ends and worked on the wood that was rotating away from you this acted both to give better control and it prevented the tool grabbing in digging in , in the past I have taught wood turning with both types of tools they all have different attributes and failings

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Wow thanks for your feedback… I could sure use your council .

[@johnclarke6647]

That’s the way we all do it experience. People that have never screwed up have never done anything. Much like the measure of a man is their number of enemies.

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

The spring-pole lathe got my attention immediately, for there is one at "The 1850s Homeplace", a living history farm located at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Tennessee and Kentucky. It's located beneath a roof that runs along the side of their "tool barn" and that collection of tools has fascinated me every since I was a kid (LBL is one of the places I miss since moving to North Dakota, then Wyoming). I've no claims to woodworking or even cabin building, for that matter, but The Homeplace and my dad's collection of Foxfire books instilled a never-ending curiosity, I suppose. I was quite amused by the comment he made regarding the skills we've lost in the past century, for I've thought of this to a certain degree but never really considered it on the terms of centuries-old skills (he nailed it on the head, though!)! The turkey looked veeery good, as did her stitching... Thanks to each of you for sharing the documentaries, for this is far better viewing than the vast majority of "documentaries" one finds on television these days. Well done!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the kind words and sharing your story, Johnnie. The Foxfire series is a wealth of useful information, I love those books.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

I'm still in the "design phase" of my pole lathe so please take what I have to say with a grain of salt, LOL. It looks like you need a longer pole that's higher so that you can gain more revolutions on the down stroke. Also, I think your tool rest needs to be closer still, almost touching the piece and a little higher so that your tool is cutting above center. These are things I picked up by watching dozens and dozens of videos about the subject, LOL. Trust me, it will take me a long time and lots of adjustments to figure it all out as well. I'm watching as many videos about the subject as I can to avoid too much aggravation, LOL. Hopefully I'll be ahead of the game after the build, but I doubt it.....

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I kinda like the aggravation phase, lol. You are spot one, I will be mounting a higher longer pole and independent of the lathe once we have our shop constructed. I’ve been told,that unlike power lathe turning, cutting an be done in most any position relative to the spindles. Lots of experimentation needed.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

@@TheWoodlandEscape -- Interesting!! I think what I'll do then is try different tool rests at different heights to see what I like best. Thanks for the info !!

[@kevinharding2099]

I always enjoy your videos. What happened to making the birch bark canoe?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Can’t get bark until spring but, your right, I should be working at the parts I can be making now. Soon I hope.

[@brianshields7137]

With wood turning you need to present the chisel at a greater angle not so square and is done by riding the bevel to start with good luck turning You will need to spend time in the forge and make some traditional hook tools the longer the handle the better controle

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for the tips Brian. I already have tool steel ordered to make my own tools. Couldn’t wait to try the lathe out, so I borrowed some tools from a friend.

[@glennwilck5459]

There are some good videos on pole lathes here on you tube you should watch ones on turning bowls you might find your tool rest needs to move as you are turning. Just got into pole lathe turning myself and one thing I noticed is you aren't getting very many revolutions in the piece..maybe a taller tredle along with the spring pole being higher might help and make it easier/ more efficient.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is such great advice. Definitely, the pole needs to be higher and give more throw. Im not quite getting two revolutions. Definitely need to hone my skills as well with the chisels. Thanks Glen.

[@loribell8305]

It's good to see you and the lathe in action! Reminds me a little of using a bow drill to start a fire and I know it was important to get the direction of the wrap just right as well as having the correct tension. Now I'm wondering, would it make a difference if you wrapped twice? Would it spin the wood more per pull? Also, would adding some bee's wax to your puppet (?) pins reduce the friction? (I learned to put some oil or something on the top part of the bow drill spindle for that purpose, so there would be less friction with the hand hold while still getting friction where you want it on the fire board.)

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Thanks for your interest, Lori. So, two wraps would give more friction but, not increase number of rotations. I need to do a wee bit of tweaking. A higher pull with more throw would give me more rotation. Interesting you bring up bees wax. From my research, most lathe tables had a small pocket bored in one end to hold lard for the purpose of reducing friction at the puppet pins.

[@jantrewitt4058]

How were the turkey and the rest of the food? A very nice-looking vest Melony was making for you. Sounds like your having some very cold weather where you are located!

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

The meal was exquisite Jan and yes it has been darn cold and the sky continues to drop that white stuff on us.. we have over 3’ on the level.

[@brianshields7137]

Your mandrel will need 5 pins one centrally and a little longer , it makes cantering items easier

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

That is brilliant, Brian. It would indeed help to centre the material.

[@tropifiori]

Turning is great fun. My friend Harry Rogers has a KZbin channel wher he studies green working ( bodgying) and spring pole lathes.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I’ve watched a number of his videos. He is a very talented craftsman! Thank you for your interest.

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

The sickel shaped tool , is it a fro or an adz?

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is referred to as an adze.

[@donwaldroopoutdoors3665]

@@TheWoodlandEscape ok what is a fro ? Lol

[@--press]

What is the name of that equipment that you sat down at to finish cutting this spool & how do you make one ???

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

It is called a shaving horse and I suspect every homestead had one. They are quite easy to build and we plan on filming just that. However if you look on line you’ll no doubt find someone has already made one. It’s an amazing tool.

[@markp6062]

Can't thank you enough for the wonderfully informative skills and history you share! That lathe looks to take a lot of work and coordination to operate! Does one press give you a full rotation? It looks like it does not. I'm curious to know more about it.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Actually I get almost 2 revolutions. It does not appear to but, without a full revolution, one could not turn a spindle. Having said that, I need to modify the pole. It needs to be higher which would give me perhaps 3 turns per pump and would be much more efficient.

[@markp6062]

@@TheWoodlandEscape Excellent! thank you!

[@robaldridge6505]

Lathe is coming right along, as you already know, every season you'll be 'adjusting' it... 200 years ago the average small boy knew far more about life and mechanics than the average 50 year old today just from day to day experience.. we are far too 'specialized' these days.. I like to put a fist sized hunk of bacon or real salt pork inside a wild turkey or duck and roast it... easy, self basting and tastes great...

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

I believe your right about the skills of old. As to specialization, even our medical system has gone backwards… a doctor use to look at the whole body and mind and now, well, they are a skin specialist etc.

[@mallanac]

Why not use gears? Have the string drive a bigger peg which will have a string connected to the peg (of a smaller diameter) that needs to be worked. That would make the peg that needs to be worked go with more revolutions and thus get better worked by the chisel.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

There would be numerous ways to improve upon my design. The reason I don’t, is an attempt to relive the mid 1700’s and use only what they would have used. I do appreciate your feedback and interest.

[@mallanac]

@@TheWoodlandEscape I understand. However, I would think that in the mid 1700s there would also be some person thinking how can I do this differently. That is the natural progression - as long as you present it with what was available in the mid 1700s, it could be interesting to see what could be done to move things to the next level.

[@stephankramb204]

That's we'v lost many skills in a few years, that we learnd for thousand of years.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Indeed we have, but there seems to a resurgent in many of the old ways which is is good.

[@scarlethenderson6510]

💙

[@jtsterry]

❤😊😊

[@paulrobinson3528]

1st boom

[@robertgsands3521]

w/o CC it's almost impossible for me (I am deaf) to enjoy your videos.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Good feedback, we thought it was automatic. We will certainly look into it, Robert.

[@larryreese6146]

Lathe works pretty slick and I got to see you eat a turkey thug. But I did not witness his demise in a cloud of black smoke and feathers. We gotta do better.

[@TheWoodlandEscape]

Somewhere in our playlist is one episode on turkey hunting alone.