Steam Bending Wood

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for showing this very interesting technique with steam. I heated branches of this diameter just above the fire and bent with much pull force around a tree trunk. Bending the stick around a tree trunk distributed the tension so that no tensions peaks can arise where the branch breaks. This has worked also very well. Sorry my bad english and greets from Switzerland :-D Felix

[@Texicles]

Excellent video Dave. I wanted to share another method I learned for steaming a number of long staves. Essentially you make a long trench fire or fill a trench with fire-heated rocks and then pour water on the coals or rocks and add green plant material if it's available. Lay the staves into the trench above the heat source and cover the whole thing with earth and wait. Definitely a handy way to make a primitive steam box if you have a number of staves to bend.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

This is a great how to video Dave. I have a bow I started last year (using my Wetterlings and a Kukri machete) based on your several year old video series. one limb took on a nasty twist as it dried. I think I'll try to steam it and see if I can straighten it out. Thanks for the great lesson.

[@moonpieface7627]

Rufus is a great dog!

[@bushcraftchip]

Fast 6 years watching your awesome videos.great work Dave; and crew!!!

[@sebenzalover]

Proud of you David and what you did and your humility and kindness.

[@OKBushcraft]

Ha! Dave was hugging a tree @1:11 Ok serious now. Great skill. Ash, oak and hickory take steam bending well. I'd like to see the completed Otzi pack. Thanks for sharing Dave. This has many woodsman capabilities.

[@calebclimb]

Ash is my favorite to steam bend. I am a woodworker and my only suggestion would be to slightly over bend the arch.

[@pietaushamburch6128]

He's an Elf! A tree- hugger! :D :D

[@CoinDoctor1]

calebclimb Hi, What woods would you not recommend for this?

[@brucewayne-cave]

Fantastic Dave.

[@ClintonsK]

Camp looks nice & peaceful Dave, you are a blessed man to have such a great piece of property where you can hunt, fish, camp & reflect on the goodness of God!

[@mem7048]

Another way that I have used in the past is to wrap the wood in old burlap sacks and pour the boiling water onto the burlap while slowly bending the wood. I traditionally use cedar for this.

[@Spearfisher1970]

I would like to see a follow-up on the continuation of de-barking and making the frame, sir.

[@SICKYPOPP]

another great video..i like the fact that u are try to reanact and rebuilt stuff that ötzi had...for me as an european, i am very proud of our past and the great found they made back then when they found ötzi

[@karsonbranham3900]

i built a dog sled in my high school years of poplar lumber. it was lashed with rawhide, and had bows i bent of the wood and runners i bent as well. steamed then bent and dried on forms i made. bending wood is a great skill to know and learn! thanks again Dave for another great vid!

[@mtnvortex]

The only time I've used steam to bend wood, was in lutherie, or guitar making. It's pretty cool.

[@Thebonesoftrees]

I like your dog.

[@Wanderer_of_Sol]

Your dog there seems a lot like mine. If your hands are moving it's petting time. Though he seems a lot more well behaved than mine. She has a habit of trying to help me split wood (by catching the maul while I swing it) and she loves to try to eat the embers that fall out of the bottom of by Champion Forge (then I have to pat her out, but she just thinks I'm petting her). Poor dogs just a dumb puppy :)

[@opmdevil]

I guess I'll try this on my buchcraft-kayak. Makes more sense to steam bend a thicker piece of wood than just bending thinner pieces and more of them.

[@dalemyers9677]

not to exclude basket weaving steam is used in that too when the wood is wide and thick. unlike reed baskets which the reeds only need to be soaking.

[@dahartman88]

Man can't wait to see it finished ,fine bend there Dave.

[@oldcoog]

Really good one, Dave. Rock on, brother.

[@dalemyers9677]

one more thing you could make a rudimentary box to cover the pot, with an access portal for the work to be easily inserted.and removed. just keep the fire away from flammables. a plate of sorts under the pot could be used for that.

[@kato2531]

Thanks dave for a another tool for the outdoor tool box What breed is Rufus ? And did u train him yourself or has he been to school?

[@wildwoodswanderer636]

Cool process, thanks Dave!

[@animusauthor]

Clearly, steaming works just fine with the bark on. But would removing the bark make the steaming go more quickly?

[@duck2384]

was wondering if the tent is the tarp tent from tentsmiths if so have you figured out some new configurations for set up

[@crap4brains281]

It would be great if you did a video on How to make a loin cloth, cheers.

[@Hawkie67]

Thanks for the video Dave. Instructional and interesting as always mate. Cheers

[@chrismurnin722]

Hi Dave, do you think this technique would work to straighten a twisted piece of wood? I've rough carved an ornamental paddle out of willow, but as it's dried it has twisted and I fancy straightening it out. Cheers for all your quality content. Chris

[@aktrapper6126]

Thanks Dave, was wanting to learn about this process.

[@alaskankare]

not sure if I missed it, but does it matter if you use a hard or soft wood? You mentioned at the end that it should have less sap. Is there a reason, does too much sap cause a problem?

[@jackvoss5841]

Water in a eaves trough soaks the wood nicely. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@wyattoneable]

Thank you for another great video.

[@newlylane9112]

Do you know of anyone around the Rocky Mountains that does videos like you?

[@MadQuacker]

would you use green or dead tree trying to make the rails of a rockng chair

[@PAFloridian]

excellent information. thanks for posting.

[@MrPeanutEater]

Dave, did you participate in the video show called dual survival? if you didn't you just really look like that guy and have the same name

[@ChrisCollier]

He's the guy..

[@borislavvjatcheslavovich4419]

You must have the happiest dog in the world. How old is he, and I would love a video about your dog experiences. Thank you, I'm learning a lot from your lessons! LIKE

[@ChefEarthenware]

Dave, you've made a number of references to the Iceman in your videos. When you are using the same technologies as he did, do you get a feeling that you understand how he viewed the world? A sort of empathy? I ask because I get that feeling sometimes when I'm doing something that early man would have done or maybe when I'm in a timeless environment in the wilds. Perhaps you could shar eyour feelings on this, if you have any?

[@1koolhick]

Very good video, thanks for sharing.

[@TexasLonghornRanch]

Dave, you should do a blooper reel. (smile)

[@Piotrek1985]

Hey, I've been watching this channel for quite some time now and I see that Dave is shifting more towards a primal survival. I'm not sure whether it's good or bad but it looks like he will soon move to a cave and upload videos from there.

[@goriverman]

Thanks Dave it's really good to know that stuff.

[@victorblack9006]

Good video Dave. I appreciate all the work and knowledge you put into your videos. How did u set that tarp up though that was pretty slick

[@kneuromancer]

Hey Dave love your videos, I live in Phoenix (how I envy your lovely woods) I was wondering if mesquite or eucalyptus will work for this.

[@ArtisanTony]

Cool!

[@Fixinthatupvideos]

Good info Dave - T=up

[@joesphcorley6381]

I want to "de-laminate" some trout fillets. I love this channel.

[@zoranpavlovic9540]

always something useful from you! Cheers!

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Tips from a shipwright get an old 5 gallon gas can heat it with propane stove on the gad spout tie a zip tie on a long skinny plastic bag boil the water just a few inches so the steam goes in the bag with the stick tie it around a log or tree to what ever shape you like all hot steamed stick in a plastic bag . lewis taught me Tips from a Shipwright .

[@HillOrStream]

Wouldn't it of steamed faster if debarked first? Or does keeping it on prevent splitting?

[@DavidCanterbury]

Debarking also make the wood dry out much quicker which can lead to cracks and checks especially with this species

[@karenlee2807]

Great info love your dog trying to help you lol learned a lot. Thanks

[@Waldhandwerk]

Very nice!

[@connorpadgett5254]

Does anyone know what tarp system he is using?

[@Woodenarrows]

Good job Dave. I didn't hear any crackles from the hoop :-)

[@DavidCanterbury]

I think it is good, it had one knot that was a bit of a pain in arc so to speak but it look good so far-

[@Files102]

Nice video

[@AlexShynkarenko]

a dog is the only thing that will love your more then you love yourself.

[@ElGatoLoco698]

What kind of wood is that? Is it dead or green? Nevermind, I didn't finish watching the video where you explained it.

[@BullDykee]

Dave, you are truly one of my hero's. I was born in 1989 and currently live in rural North Carolina. Over the past few years I've been slowly learning more about sustainability and progressing myself away from materialism and the "world" view of things. I've learned so much from you and it's been amazing to integrate that with the teachings of my grandfather, combining different methods and even creating my own way of doing things. I hope one day I can attend your school and learn even more. I love your approach to the "common man", showing recognition that we aren't all wealthy, and the fact that you thank your subscribers after every video for their support. You are truly a great person, I don't care what anyone else says about you. I was wondering if you would be willing to sign a book that I have. Regards, Joshua W. Ward.

[@jimkoz5052]

Hey dave I stem wood in a pve pipe and use a new gas can connected to it with a hose and heat water in the gas can to help stem the wood. It works great Nice vid Take Care

[@pastramichop]

neat. this is gonna be a sweet project

[@Driftwoodgeorge]

Thanks for the vid.

[@woutercadee245]

hallo dave, could you make a series about air rifles? because i life in a country ware i'm not allowed to own a gun so i'm going to buy a air rifle en i think you make great video's en would love to hear your opinion. (i hope i havent made to manny mistakes becous i'm duch :-) )

[@calebwhittington3749]

Thats pretty freakin sweet. You're awesome.

[@alzathoth]

time to bend a set of snowshoes. :)

[@WarblesOnALot]

Good stuff, yay Team ! ;-p Ciao !

[@ratroddiesels1981]

nature supplies all our needs to make necessities. thank the lord for that .

[@DarrenMalin]

great Vid thank you :o) and thats is a really nice dog

[@firefly5506]

No kisses, Yuck! LOL

[@bilwears7397]

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