Waxed Canvas Camp Kitchen Utensil Roll. How to make your own gear.

[@buzzandselunsupervised649]

Very inspirational. Just to demonstrate that love is not dead my beautiful and long suffering wife of nearly 30 years has just bought me a sewing machine for Valentines Day. Sewing projects here I come 👍👍👍👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

That is lovely! She’s a keeper!! Happy sewing!!! 😁

[@robertshand8101]

Great idea Simon and such great handiwork. Ideal for them wot keep forgetting their fork and try and impress us all by eating their supper with a badly shaped stick..hahaha..! I was working with a second driver one day that had some strange eating habits. He had a supply of yogurts and a few carrots....but forgot his spoon..! He carved a spoon out of a carrot, ate his yogurts with it...and then ate the carrot. Job done..😂😂😂 Cheers 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Genius! Carrot spoon haha! I’ll have to make one for Andy, he keeps forgetting his spatula! 😂

[@ClearTheDeck]

Thanks for sharing the design. I just made one and it turned out well with a small adjustment to the overall dimensions to accommodate my kitchen gear. I especially like the stick sleeve to hang it flat, and the keeper flap for the Opinel. Great ideas. Canoe trip coming up in 1 week; looking forward to having all my kitchen gear well organized for a change.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I hope you have a great trip! 👍🛶

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Cold weather is a great time for reviewing kit and for skilled people to make personalized and practical items of kit. Great premise. Pro chefs love knife/implement rolls. Fine, clear and detailed directions. "Shades" of Great Britain's seafaring/sail making heritage. (Iron Men and Wooden Ships!) For 'Yanks' like me, I am reminded that famed woodcraft writer 'Nesmuk' was a merchant seaman early in life...and he loved to make his own kit in the 'closed' season. Then, the final flourish in an exceptional design, the tubular spreader doubles as a fire blow bellows. My compliments!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you sir! That you are reminded of such a legend as Nesmuk is praise well above my level!!! 😁

[@tiebebarremaeker]

Just made one thank u for the design it turned out just how i wanted it to be

[@c5173]

another great diy video

[@Scotland_my]

That's brilliant! I think Andy @kentsurvival needs one of them he's forgotten his tongs again. 🤣🤘🍻

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

my_scotland Hahahaha 😂😂😂

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - you’re right there! Mind you, he’ll probably just leave that at home!! 😂

[@Tom_Bee_]

LMAO

[@JendaMagor3]

Hi Simon, that's a great idea and great video 👍, thanks for the tip and the great tutorial! Greetings from the Czech republic 🙂

[@charlesknight3204]

👍👍👍👍👍 Another great video!!! Enjoyed immensely!!! Chuck Knight 🤠

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Chuck! 👍😁

[@1967AJB]

Nicely done pal.

[@bigfatpear]

bloody nice piece of kit.

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

Very nice. Suggest you consider long handled tongs. Food and firewood handle easier with tongs.

[@allensterk6190]

After watching your videos I feel like I spent a camping trip with a friend if you ever come to the US you're welcome to join me

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Allen! 😁🏕

[@ronprince1478]

Thanks for the video, think I will make one but with leather strap and brass buckles that way I can say it was my grandads. Lovely work will look for more of your sewing classes.. sorry videos. Again thanks.

[@harveytaylor744]

Just an Awesome talented Guy !! Can't say more.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Harvey! 😁

[@ms.yvonne1222]

so cool, love it, easy understand

[@leoniemusgrave9322]

I use a pencil case. But I’m about to make utensil organiser like yours. Thanks for sharing. I love you videos. Best wishes from Australia.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! Happy sewing!

[@billybeck]

You make me want to dig out my other half's sewing machine, and certainly not a common compulsion. The last time I made a giant retro footstool in the shape of an owl. It was kitsch/hideous, but I like it 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

I like the sound of that! Nothing wrong with kitsch! 😁

[@hanswurst9812]

Thank you Simon. I love your MYOG videos!

[@davidwalton4464]

Love it. Must be a role for you on TV as bushcraft presenter. Maybe Blue Peter special correspondant!

[@thizizliz]

How clever! And well made too. Waxed canvas is a wonderful choice: let the old ideas steer us toward more sustainable gear.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks, and well said - we should be trying to move away from plastics where possible.

[@mousseauphotography]

loving your videaos, well done and thank you. Quick tip though, if you roll your 'roll' from the side with the opinel, it won't fall out. Less likely for the long utensil to accidently come out also :)

[@bjornsvalling1066]

Can't believe it, a Brit who masters both the metric system and a sewing machine..... 😂😂😂 Jokes aside - a good idea brilliantly executed! 👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha - thank you! 😁👍

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Simon, you’re a genius!! I like that 'turbo' setting you have on your machine!! lol Make one for me, make one for me!!!!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Hahaha! Thanks mate! 😁

[@carlmarsteller8649]

Nice job Simon. I gotta learn how to sew....lol. So many great things you could make for Bushcraft.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Get your self a cheap, second hand machine and have a go - you be sewing up bags and organisers in n time! 😁

[@carlmarsteller8649]

@@simonablokeinthewoods gonna try to find one

[@MuddySump]

I noticed your utensil tool roll in an earlier video the other week and got one of my old tool rolls out and now use that

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Perfect! Always good to reuse and recycle! 👍😁

[@sandytooks]

Beautiful! I have probably made over a hundred of these, and have yet to sew on a strap. Maybe next time. Of course I don't have such a new sewing machine. Mine is a 1961 Singer. All metal gears. Never breaks, never wears out! One thing I like to use on mine is bias tape to finish the edges. Check it out. I am really enjoying your videos. Thanks, and keep'em coming! Steven

[@dilligaf7321]

That's a great idea definitely something you should be marketing a lot of us in the states would buy them in bulk keep up the great work God bless

[@johnsmyth6283]

Another good video. Clear, concise and useful. Thanks Simon.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks John! 😂

[@smokeytexx]

simon i am loving your videos . brings back memories of when i was a kid camping with dad back in the 60s . i miss the english country side we left UK when i was 13 and now live in australia. we were members of the camping club of GB back in those days ( still have an enamel badge some where) . maybe you could do a hike and camp up on the pennines that would be great that is the last hike/camp i did in the uk ,dad and i carried half each of a US army pup tent on our backs and camped up there for a few days. anyway keep it up great stuff . johno

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Johno! Glad it brings back some memories! I’d love to walk some of the pennine way one day and if I do, I’ll be sure to film it (and a shout out to you and your Dad!) cheers, Simon

[@smokeytexx]

thanks simon . you will have to shout very loud for dad though he passed away in the year 2000 . he was a member of the woodmans league in his younger days just after ww11 are you familiar with that organization ( may not even exist any more ). johno

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Sorry to hear about you Dad mate. Not hear of the woodsmans league, I’ll have to look it up. Cheers!

[@alwallsgrove3442]

yet another great video Simon, keep them coming mate. Big Al.

[@cww922]

Great idea, I love it!

[@rachaelwyatt754]

Hi Simon, it will be so nice to see that you haven't forgotten something or misplaced it, so this is more typical of you and good to see your equipment wrapped and ready to go :) Your friend Rach

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Rach! 😁

[@abefrohman1759]

Very handy Simon. I just watched Haze do a winter plunge and wondered if you and Andy were going to give it a go like the show us your steak. 😜

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

No chance!! The water is cold enough in June!! 😂

[@lindac7146]

Great idea. Thx for showing how it's done.

[@johnnybushman651]

Liked the video and the idea Simon , you always come up with something excellent that is why I watch your channel ( I’m a little late this week been working 16 hrs a day all week sorry! ) I’ll do better the. Next time 😁 Cheers Simon , your the best . Atb have a good day .

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Johnny! I’m a bit late in my replies too! 😂 cheers buddy!

[@bushcraft3602]

Great Project well done Simon and another excellent video again.

[@markdale8301]

Great creation. A man of many skills.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I can't sew a lick, so I am always amazed by your resourcefulness at it. I put a pair of titanium chopsticks in the narrowest slot of my knife/tool roll (which I think would work well to stiffen the top, where you use the 2-piece rod (a brilliant idea, btw)) to form a spoke at the center to roll it around, then the slots get larger toward the outside (the inverse of your layout). Also, Andy has added a couple tiny stock pots to his camp cooking setup, according to his video today. I am not sure what miniature cooking gear you don't already have between the two of you, but I believe it is your turn.😆

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Top chop stick tip! Micro gear - hmmmm.....Amazon!! 😂

[@Wildernessoutside]

that's a great little design Simon

[@andrewforrest8592]

Great video of canvas camp kitchen utensil I'm going to try and make one

[@GraysOutdoors]

Great video and great finished product. Well done

[@jasonreid611]

Just finished making one...worked great...used an old rain coat...no more rooting around in my bag...

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Nice one Jason - always nice to make your own gear, more enjoyable to use! 😁👍

[@jasonreid611]

Now I need to figure out a spice bag...

[@BurtReynoldstash]

Awesome, waxed fabric ordered off eBay. Having a go at making one. Nice work mate. Great vids as usual

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Nathan. Hope it turned out well! 👍

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

Thank you Simon. 👍👍

[@roberts6219]

excellent video again Simon,This make it your self video`s i find very good and inspired.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Robert!

[@tomasmalmros6091]

Wow you keep on impressing me. Have a great Day. Regards from sweden

[@stephenb.rhodes2369]

great descriptive & informative vid Simon, when I need a new suit Ill give you a shout

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Stephen! I do waxed canvas suits only, forest green or olive drab - paracord and antler buttons. 😂

[@kjonesy4142]

Great lil project! 👍

[@lenward474]

Enjoyed the show. Great up close video! Thanks from the colonies.

[@garyvoigt5090]

Nice. I will try and make one.

[@michaelprinz2951]

Hej hej! Every time I watch you doing such cool sewing projects I want to do them myself... Thank you for inspiring me once again! Greetings from Austria, Michael

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you Michael! Happy sewing! 😁

[@saraskold9631]

Great job ! I love to see people making their own kit

[@jovahsangel]

Great video!😁👍

[@TrinityRidge1959]

Nicely done. I'm impressed. Handy tote along. 👍

[@LoneWolfAdventures-bg2tk]

Nicely done

[@jacqueline7118]

Great idea and great sewing job! Thanks for sharing.

[@danielmardtrading5757]

Thats just Awesome ! Great idea to organize all items !

[@earlhayes2969]

Awesome project Simon I think I'm gonna have to look into Sewing Machine thanks for Sharing Earl

[@nntimberwolf2197]

You have some great videos. I’m a new subscriber and I’ve been binge watching for like 4 days. I enjoy watching and learning from you. Thank you and keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next video!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! And thanks for the sub! Really pleased you’re enjoying the videos, plenty more to come! 😁

[@juliandoyle1637]

Cheers for these videos Simon I’ve made a few of your canvas projects! I’d never touched a sewing machine before but really enjoy it! I’ve made the tool roll, bow saw bag and a few random bags for kit. Enjoy the videos mate!

[@rolandsalazar9562]

I love to revisit your projects Simon. Well done as always 🙏🏼⛺️😎

[@beemcbike]

An other thing on my to do list for this year - thank you Simon 👍🇨🇭

[@colinbrown4008]

Ooh, very nice.

[@ahrendt80]

Thanks. Brillant 👍

[@mattbrown2654]

Love it Simon, you really should sell some of the things you make

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Matt, wish I had the time!! 😁

[@KaylynnStrain]

nice utensil roll !!!

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Great job, I really like watching your DIY stuff and then try may hand at it later. Tfs Atb, Nikki.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks Nikki!

[@vicki5631]

Thank you Simon for the great tutorial. I have been wanting to make one of these and this easy to follow video gives me no excuse to keep putting it off. 😊

[@philipwallis5587]

Hi Simon.. another great video..👏 Love the idea of keeping the utensils in one place and off the ground and as you suggested not in the bottom of a rucksack or barrel I think my friend who is dead handy with a machine will be making me one shortly.. Thanks again for another informative video... looking forward to the next one..👍

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Cheers Philip - hope your mate doesn’t charge you too many pints is return! 😂😁

[@slimpickins3425]

Awesome job once again Simon! I will say, sewing all that by hand would be a bit much. You've got me looking at waxed canvas now! Like you, i love making unique things out of natural materials. Just a side note, i came across your video when you spoke about just having your heart surgery. Im so glad that it went well, and i surely would have wished you luck before hand. Im glad all went well, and that you have the type of health care that affords all the people access to critical care. I look forward to the next vid!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you buddy! Yes, I was (am) really lucky! It’s all behind me now, health restored to normal - the miracle of modern science! Sewing machines can be picked up quite cheaply - I didn’t pay much for mine, second hand, and the old ones are the best in my opinion! Makes the sewing much easier! 😁👍

[@TheDavewatts]

Brilliant, great job.

[@AdirondackAmerican]

Really nice job. Crazy... about a week ago I was thinking that I need to make a few rolls for some of my kits and other things to keep them neat... and here you are making one lol and doing a marvelous job too. Thanks for posting. Great video and fun to watch you create a new piece of gear. Picked up a few tips too :) Waxed canvas is a little pricey compared to untreated. I’ll be treating mine myself. I pretty much treat all my canvas and wood that’s used in the Bush with linseed or a mix of linseed and beeswax. Keeps everything dry and will last darn near a lifetime.

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thank you! I’m going to have a go at waxing canvas, Ive used bitumen (boat project many years ago) and Thompson’s water seal on canvas, but I’ve always bought pre-waxed canvas (as a premium!!) got to be better doing it myself. Cheers

[@AdirondackAmerican]

It isn’t hard, a bit messy lol. I have a big piece of corrugated cardboard I have set aside for that stuff. Drives my wife nuts, she isn’t into the smell of linseed and beeswax😂

[@jastimbal60]

Great job! Thanks for sharing!

[@nseight]

I'm impressed :-) Love it * It must be a real joy to use.Thank you so much for sharing *

[@marksadventures3889]

Top job Simon

[@angelakm6753]

Thanks for this idea - excellently described!

[@lukewardle3515]

Nice one. I do need to get myself a sewing machine.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Nice one Simon👍

[@pitchforkcustom]

so many wax canvas pouches you could velcro them together and create a tarp 👍

[@jeffseaton5193]

Nice, been buying military surplus bags in the past for my stuff but it's all in disarray. I keep my P38 in the canteen pouch. Thanks man

[@stuartgreen85]

Great video Simon! Nice to see something different in making your own gear. Great job, love a bit of waxed canvas.

[@davidhewins2113]

Have just completed my first ever sewing machine project making this using my mothers 1908 Singer sewing machine. Only does running stitch and you have to keep turning the material to make off the runs. Not a bad job if I say so myself.

[@rahalati]

Well done, thanks for sharing

[@LittleBird777]

Well done Simon, that's excellent very handy and brilliantly crafted :)

[@jimblanchard343]

Thats a great idea but i think if you put a pocket down the outside edge of the roll and put your spreader bar in that when you roll it up it would support the roll and help keep the knife in place

[@maryhairy1]

Excellent!

[@PingHansen]

Well thought out, as usual. Love your attention to detail.

[@rosiecotton8343]

That's pretty dang awesome!

[@kapegede]

Sell this recipe to China and pocket a licence fee and you'll become a millionaire quickly. I would be the first customer. Another relaxing vid. Thanks, mate!

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! 😁

[@AvaFayIliza]

Nicely done! I think I'll steal this idea for other sets of tools too. ;) On a related note, it seem you could make it roll from the other side to fix the small pocket issue too. That would put the small pocket on the inner most part of the roll, and the tools in the longer pocket would be less likely to fall out. Just my thoughts.

[@SwampValley]

Nice one Simon, looks like a really practical piece of kit 👍 All the best mate. Skye

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Thanks mate! Better than in the mud (or at home in Andy’s case!! 😂)

[@Tummetott]

i like your organizer! You've done that really well, thanks for sharing 😀 All the best

[@rickmiranda2597]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

I have two machines one is a Jones I find it does finer stiches than the other, I would recommend them..

[@davemartin1534]

I've a suggestion: above the fold up camp knife pocket sew a couple short pockets with a velcro closure for 2 lighters. Quot "1 is none 2 is 1"

[@simonablokeinthewoods]

Funnily enough I have plans to do similar, using elastic to hold them in. 👍Cheers!

[@ltxoutdoors4097]

Roll it up the other way and " voila ! " opinel secured !!

[@marcdewilde518]

Great video Simon! ATB Marc - Belgium

[@ianbutler1983]

I live in Ohio. I could go shopping today and buy 10 great old machines for $30 or so. They are everywhere. I bet asking around, a person could get one for free from a friend or relative. Here in the US, sewing no longer seems to be a very popular activity. Try to get a machine that has no plastic parts (I mean gears etc., knobs are okay). The machines were so well made that it is near impossible to wear one out, except nylon plastic gears get brittle and break with age. I bet it is the same in many other places.

[@nickup6]

Brillant!