WE BUILT THIS with Handtools! Thatching a Celtic roundhouse in the forest with TA OUTDOORS

[@TAOutdoors]

The first overnighter will be an awesome one!

[@lewisraj]

I smell a feast, any spider mead?

[@johnbiff3100]

yes mike and oh boy im looking forward to it

[@CliftonChilliClub]

Yeah will be an awesome night, a little cider with some local caught meat, fish and chillies....lol

[@davidkelly1298]

Can't wait for that one.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

@@CliftonChilliClub I'm thinking squid and lobster, or maybe another hanging copter!

[@darrendynamite]

The TA Fishing/Outdoors Army is here!!! Come on people get Dustin to 40K !!!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Yea bro🙏🙏🙏

[@barrie1]

Looking good Dustin and Mike 👍👍

[@oldgreytree7115]

You two should be proud of that. Take pictures for when you are a lot older. Great job guys. 😎🐺☮️👍

[@hope4lifewalker739]

It sure is looking cozy! Can't wait for that first over nighter and see how well the G-stove works heating up the place. Getting stoked about winter coming!

[@kingrafa3938]

Dustin + Amber + Mike + Jaxx = LEGENDS

[@clivewarren780]

Man this reminds me a lot of building little cabins in the woods as a kid with scraps of wood and such. I remember trying to complete parts of them before it would rain or start snowing so me and my friends could hang out inside. There was something great about it and it gave me such a unique and satisfying feeling to be building my own shelter, esp when rain or storms were coming. Every bit we completed made us feel good and more secure knowing we made progress on a shelter of our own to stay out of the elements. We couldnt wait for rain so we could get inside. It was also exciting sometimes if we were in a rush against time when storms were coming. It was awesome to be able to get inside even if it wasnt all completed. Then we would go inside and tell stories and eat sunflower seeds since it was commonly the only food we had to bring outside. Great video

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Awesome 👍 I'm ready to sell everything I own and build one of those to live in 😁

[@erockoutdoors633]

Excellent video, gentlemen! The thatch really finishes off the appearance quite nicely. Love the roofline over the door.

[@Rags2Itches]

It looks fabulous! I'm so pleased with the way the thatching is turning out. Those home made paddles really did the job. I think that some hazel spars would make great cooking accessories for turning meat or even lifting a pot lid. Both you and Mike should be extremely proud of all your hard work on this build. Just like you, I've learned a lot from watching you.

[@OneLifeOverland]

Absolutely brilliant series guys. Loving seeing this come together. I can just imagine a roaring fire in the middle, the smell of woodsmoke, some rudimentary furniture and a couple of skins inside. Perfect 👌

[@CliftonChilliClub]

Great to see the thatch finaly going on and just in time for the upcoming winter to. Will be very cosy and warm inside.

[@ollepearce3116]

Ye

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Cheers Dave. Getting it ready for your chilli dish!!!! Milk on standby!

[@CliftonChilliClub]

@@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS Yeah that would defo heat things up inside in more than one way....lol. Hope you have a good deep trench latrine built already as we may need it..... Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash comes to mind as a musical song....lol

[@BraxxJuventa]

It's looking great already!! Well done! 👍😁

[@clivewarren780]

I cant wait for an over night stay as well. I look forward to seeing all the food. Should make a big feast to celebrate all your hard work! Hopefully its rainy so we can see how cozy and weatherproof it is. Good job.

[@70agrr]

Fantastic seeing it all come together, you and Mike really are the dynamic duo.

[@verasileikis17]

It’s great to see you having so much fun. It really makes me smile. Thanks!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks Vera, we always have such a laugh when we get together!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Watching this collaborative build on both channels, my comment here is that, after the initial material collection, you could have sheltered in the structure...maybe after the second night. You were probably tired enough! I SAW that new technique where you used the 'handle' end of the paddle to fettle the thatch! AND YOU get to tell us how the cordage works to hold the system together. And, later, you get to show the very best interior roof shots and to explain about 'pruning' the sharp bits from the 'staples.' WHAT A TEAM!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks for the suggestion james

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Mike's got more experience so did a better intro....I'll get there one day!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

@@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS You can teach him about fine open fire cooking! PLUS I would like to visit one of your courses about life in England 'whenever.' At least, I would be very well catered for!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

@@jamesellsworth9673 you are welcome to join my courses anytime mate

[@ArielleViking]

Looking lovely, that roof is looking epic and I'm looking forward to seeing your first overnighter in this roundhouse. 👍

[@erroleabrown4317]

WTF that is so cute and beautiful, l bet you both couldnt believe how good it looks. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely roundhouse its owesome

[@TheCheshireWanderer]

And I'd always wondered how this type of roof was made. The first overnighter in that will be epic, especially if it's bad weather. Great video again 🔥 Mike.

[@Donewithcounting]

I can't get enough of these videos! Keep them coming!

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks David..plenty more to come

[@GoranMagdic]

Excellent video, as always. I love watching old trades brought to life.

[@deadinside1187]

Look forward to the first campout.

[@chuckrf1502]

Looking forward to an overnight trip celebrating the roof, and some fine cuisine and beverages as well.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Me too

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Mate! That looks awesome 😎 can’t wait to see it all done and see you guys chilling in there! Quality stuff!! 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@staffybullterrier7678]

Awesome guys..u can't beat abit of bushcraft with ya dog! 👍

[@jameslemasters9792]

I remember watching a video where they where thatching a barn roof and they used a board like you are using but it had nails in it. It had a lot of nails and it would catch on to the thatch to move it. Great job a pleasure to watch

[@glennmostow198]

Congrats on the finished job guys. Can’t wait for the camping vids

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Cheers Glen

[@auntytutu]

Love the look of it, you two did a great job, wanted to see what the inside looked like, Thanks for getting those shots. Look forward to seeing the round house in use.

[@Stella-mk3ss]

😍😍😍

[@Shaden0040]

A quick tip. When banging the thatch you want to form a slop with the ends in the shape of your roof. The top thatch closer to the apex and the bottom closer to the ground. This will allow water to drain off evenly. Professional thatchers have a tool similar to your paddles but the handle is on the back flat side of the paddles on the angle of the roof minus the angel of the finished thatch. You want to blend the end of each yelm with the one below it so there is no overhang between one row and it looks smooth to the peak. Check out videos on thatching on KZbin there are many.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks for the tip

[@cakeshoe]

An absolutely awesome job, guys! Well done! I bet you can’t wait to experience it overnight. Just a thought, here, but one that I think some other viewers would be interested in: concerning your other shelters, I think it would make a good episode if we got to see how each shelter is standing up, over time. e.g. what’s starting to rot or weather faster than expected; has bankline outlasted other types of line or vine; and which mix for the dawb seems best, etc. I think you guys have touched on this before, and it wouldn’t be an apples-to-apples comparison as they all went up at different times, but it’d still be of interest. I wonder which one will be the longest-lasting design.

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

That's a great idea....although if you look through my KZbin channel you'll see a woodland walkthrough video of all the shelters and how they are coping. Great suggestion though.👍

[@motaman8074]

Wow! Just wow. Could be your best build yet! Keep 'em coming! (Well, enjoy this one first)

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

🙏🙏🙏

[@musingwithreba9667]

I just wandered over from TA Outdoors...

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks for wondering over Rebecca🙏

[@TheVipersbite]

amazing guys , i half expect baba yaga to come thumping outa that roundhouse

[@episode9134]

Wow you’ve been busy

[@mattlewandowski73]

no food??? where is that thumbs down button... no seriously... a great video as always... I have been enjoying the round house video series... bravo guys! (and sorry, but mike did a better intro for this video. still... it was a great video, and I enjoyed it)

[@ollepearce3116]

Lol

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Thanks Lebowski :-)

[@cedricdeheynwoeste]

Great job. 👍👍🍻

[@deehox7167]

Great job.

[@stephaniehollis4924]

The goblet video and all your videos are great want to order a goblet

[@maggiewolf9284]

It's looking great Dustin, absolutely beautiful work! Will nip over to watch Mike's now. Looking forward to your first overnight/feast. :D

[@Enkis_Thunderchicken]

love your channel, thank you. Greetings from a couch-potato

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

So awesome to see this roof taking shape! I really enjoyed the Vlog as well, especially the tour of the factory/barn where you went to pick up the reeds. Not the type of thing I'm likely to see here in the states. Cheers!

[@adriancox-thesantjordigolf3646]

Well done guys, both videos great.

[@BadBoyScoey1]

Looking good 👍🏻 roll on the cook up 😝

[@RinnyRainwind]

You’re so amazing. And Ya’ll are doing great

[@clydemorris3927]

Yo Dustin, you just gotta invite Gramae on the overnight. You three are a trip together in awesome action. ... Thanks guys. ... Arkansas Clyde 🇺🇸👍❤️

[@kristingrounds4163]

So awesome !!! Great job

[@ollepearce3116]

Looks fabulous all u need is a door now 🤣

[@mattshaffer5935]

Looking Great!

[@matteotamberini2152]

Great job guys Love it ‼️

[@OShinRin1]

Like the Silky jacket

[@ChadGrayOutdoors]

What do you do with all the loose thatch that fell out?

[@davidullom]

It is a pleasure to watch your work together as it seems you need little communication to achieve some remarkable projects. Do you know each other that well, or do you turn the camera off to argue? Or just edit it out? Great job as always and so enjoyable to watch. Thank you!

[@freddyoutdoors]

Great stuff well done lads

[@ollepearce3116]

I've seen it were people chuck clay on it but it wont have enough strength i guess for yours?

[@jordsnewby2159]

Yaaaaaaaay!!

[@GameOverGaming]

sweet upload hope i helped today

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Ahhh....It's you! Cheers for the help today. Send me a message via Instagram if you can....got something to ask you!

[@rwhelanable]

AND-----to install a smokin' hot, 4-inch thick, red, Viking door on front!

[@ratiounkn3210]

I want a pair of those pants! I tried to find some but damn ive never spent so much on clothes.

[@davidkelly1298]

I know this isn't on topic but I was wondering what kind of dog Amber is? By the way it looks great. Before you cut the tips of the spars off maybe you should use a little more cordage and tie the ends together so that they will have an even stronger grip on the thatch.

[@lewisraj]

good ol boy

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

haha, thanks mate

[@Taranaki66]

Probably a bit late for this, but the surface area of a cone (not including the base) is pi*r*l, where are is the radius and L is the slope length.

[@johnbiff3100]

thats alot of work and a big pile of cash but it looks awsome dude ..it should last a good few years ... can not wait for the first over nighter ..cheers dustin for another cracking video DONT FORGET TO LIKE SHARE SUBSCRIBE AND HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL FOLKS ...NEVER MISS ANOTHER VIDEO

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

LEGEND

[@ollepearce3116]

Legendary

[@BrunoFerreira-fp3yy]

What is the scientific name of the water reed you use? Or the real name of it. I would like to know what it is in portuguese

[@KaylynnStrain]

Now you can collect all tbe loise bits that fell to the ground and save it for tinder

[@its_me_dave]

Wish you guys would combine your channels....

[@piotrgorski1936]

Second!!

[@ollepearce3116]

U mean first

[@MALLUSAWild]

You so amazing good

[@scottpowell6145]

But are you going to use it?

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

Damn right bro

[@MarlinsManFan]

This is a real big deal u all seriously did this

[@ollepearce3116]

Proof is there and who else would be helping them in the middle of the forest

[@rizalinamaiorana1113]

2/10/21

[@stubarnsley990]

3 Days? Hoping your new sponsor gave you more than one t shirt....

[@BUSHCRAFTTOOLS]

LOL

[@BannisterLeo]

Putting on a thatch roof..... that's a paddling.

[@johnrossSorbie]

Hello young-ones, l was piss over the Smooth Gefixt, they said to me you got the straw for the roof is from supermarket l told them it from place do the straws, well l won the bet

[@masterthatcherharryroberts6122]

This is absolutely disgraceful to the thatching industry. What you are using is water reed and needs to be kept sheeted and dry at all times until you put the ridge on the property otherwiseyou are trapping moisturein the roof and will cause it to rot. Also you can't fix a new layer of thatch to the roof structure with hazel spars you need crooks or thatching screws or string. Also you are fixing the liggers way to low to the thatch it needs to be half way up the dressed material. You will probably find in a years time this will start to leak.