How To Make Natural Cordage From Cedar Bark

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I spent some time with the amazing team over at Wilderness Pioneers based in beautiful Oxford (UK) learning different techniques for making natural cordage
In this video head instructor Manse shows step by step how to make natural cordage from Cedar bark
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Hope you enjoy the video and as always I sincerely appreciate you watching
Peace
Zed
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[@Gottaculat]

I love this kind of stuff. It's so manly and liberating to know that you can survive on your own merits alone. Sure, modern amenities are great and make living for the average person better than how kings lived, but it comes with the cost of self reliance. I think every boy and man should know the basics like this stuff that got humanity to where it is now. It's important information to keep alive.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I could not have put that better myself, amen! ~Peace~

[@blam612]

@@Zedoutdoors every person (be they male, female, NB) has learning about the natural world as our birthright and as a responsibility to do it with love and respect for nature and one another. we all deserve to learn and know how to work with the outdoors as our ancestors did, across the world and across cultures

[@markkuhnlein3081]

Daughters too. Why make it so only men stand a chance in the wild? Lol

[@Moodashoo]

@@markkuhnlein3081 youre annoying. your personality is a bad meme.

[@Moodashoo]

@@markkuhnlein3081 men like you dont stand a chance either.

[@brichardson1080]

IMO, this is probably one of the best instructional videos on the internet.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats high praise and all kudos to Manse the teacher ~Peace~

[@liamgkelly]

That was a great point you made there. The indigenous peoples of Western America were highly intelligent, in tune with their natural ecosystem and seasons. Awesome video thanks!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that and thank you for watching ~Peace~

[@cindybabyak3287]

Before stores and manufacturing made people lazy this was the increased knowledge God gave mankind. We need to go to this knowledge as a family unit to strengthen our families. All of the crafting ways should be taught to our younger generations. Replace the excessive internet time to doing these skills.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Couldn't agree more Cindy, thank you for watching ~Peace~

[@bluntwrapkiller8280]

As a Canadian first nations I really enjoyed the energy you too gave off. Very informative for someone who has lost touch with their ancestors like me.

[@Zedoutdoors]

A sincere thank you for your kind words and for watching Will thank you ~Peace~

[@asmith7876]

Excellent presentation! It feels like a magic trick the first time you figure it out and twist out a useable length. I wish KZbin had been around years ago when I was learning this stuff.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and chuffed this video helped out in some way ~Peace~

[@wanderlust1249]

This reminds me of doing knotless braids on hair, who knew doing hair could help you understand how to do something like this. Awesome video!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed it's useful in both situations! ~Peace~

[@joshbabb7470]

I did not know you had cedar in Britain. It is truly a wonderful tree. It grows here in the south eastern United States where I live, east Canada, and the Pacific Northwest. Cedar splits so thin It cold be used to make the ribs of a canoe, and in the pacific north west it was used to make shoes, baskets, clothing, dug out canoes, and beautiful chests made from the bark of the tree. Thank you for the video zed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

We do get Cedar here although it's not that common, appreciate you sharing some of that cool info as without doubt Cedar has a deep history your side of the pond ~Peace~

[@JohnSmith-il4wi]

Manse has an absolute perfect voice and demeanor for teaching. Cool video Zed, thanks for sharing

[@Zedoutdoors]

I couldn't agree more John, I hope to film with him again in the new year and appreciate you watching ~Peace~

[@camperamber]

And womanly.

[@JohnSmith-il4wi]

@@camperamber His voice is hardly "womanly". What a strange comment

[@johnbreiby9624]

Zed and Matt--great video on cedar bark cordage! Thank you! Along the Northwest Coast of North America, from Washington State through British Columbia and SE Alaska, around ancient village sites you can occasionally see where people prehistorically, and even into more recent times, have peeled off a strip of bark, sometimes twenty or thirty feet long, from these immense, thousand-year-old cedar trees. They never took enough to harm the tree, just enough for their needs. The trees have grown around their wound, continuing to grow until the original site where the bark was stripped may be six or eight inches deep, still visible with the new growth gradually enclosing the missing bark. Thanks again for, as usual, another high-quality, informative video. John, Wasilla, Alaska

[@Zedoutdoors]

I sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts John, i'm utterly fascinated with the history of the first nations people in North America and am reading up on lots about them ~Peace~

[@johnbreiby9624]

Zed--If you can find it, perhaps in your local library, two great books on the peoples of the NW coast of N. America, with fantastic illustrations, are "Cedar" and "Fishing" both by Hilary Stewart (Douglas & McIntyre, Vancouver/Toronto or University of Washington Press, Seattle and London) 1984, at least for "Cedar." I wonder if it's still in print after more than 30 years, but both these books are well worth the search if you, or anyone, is interested in this area of study. The illustrations alone make it worth looking for. Good luck, and thanks again for all your good films! John

[@Olhamo]

@@Zedoutdoors This reminds me that when I was seven I attended a day camp in Canada, run by the museum of Natural History, that was called "Indian Days". We made teepees on the grounds of the museum ( probably didn't do much actual building as they were full size! but did do some decorating of the walls, and sat and learned something of how life used to be, for the First Nations people. I wonder if we also learned cordage, and somehow it took me until now, for it all to come full circle. I have a sort of dream of having land still, with a lot of nettles on it. :) And this brings back the scent and the feeling of walking among the cedars and pines of the forests where I spent many summers in childhood. You've made a beautiful video here. Thankyou Manse, also.

[@lloydblakley1923]

Manse is a great guest to have on! He is quite knowledgeable and presents the information clearly and with good detail. Also he teaches good work habits and safe use of the knife.

[@Zedoutdoors]

He is indeed Lloyd and I sincerely appreciater you watching ~Peace~

[@bittertruth6575]

I could just sit and listen to Manse all day. Amazing teacher. Such a soothing voice and the way he explains and demonstrates, you really get a sense of what life was like back then (and even now, i suppose for certain people around the world)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Very apt words, Manse is also as nice off camera as he is on it. Sincerely appreciate you watching and for your kind words ~Peace~

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

I’ve watched a months worth of these videos but this is the best cordage video yet. Now I’m brave enough to go camping and know I won’t be in need I usually hate when a vid is over four minutes long but with the amount of info and tech displayed here, I could not turn away to find another!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching thank you ~Peace~

[@ldybgd]

brilliant. I feel like I've actually seen it in person now as well

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate your kind words and for watching ~Peace~

[@dadgad68]

Great channel Zed. Really like the fact that you interview different people on their expertise. Many thanks to you and cheers from Canada.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate you watching and for your kind words my friend ~Peace~

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Great video, It just so happened today some good Cedar bark came of of some Cedar boards I had. Then I saw this. You guys take care.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear! happy weaving my friend ~Peace~

[@frederickletch5679]

Excellent video Zed. Manse certainly knows his subject. Look forward to next video.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you Frederick, indeed Manse is extremely knowledgable in this subject so much so he consults for tv programmes, works with Oxford university, etc ~Peace~

[@xhanurax]

I love the energy these two emulate when they’re together 💖

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind thank you ~Peace~

[@harrymason1053]

This gentleman has excellent hand eye coordination, spatial perception, and manual dexterity. The last fellow I watched was not nearly as clever. Good instructional video. Thanks.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Harry thank you ~Peace~

[@mofojackson]

You guys are so freakin awesome thanks so much. We watch these as a family so we can always be prepared if needed.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear and I sincerely appreciate your kind words thank you! ~Peace~

[@rickmorrow5460]

Way cool video from an old cowboy in Nebraska,USA. Its nice to know the old process isnt forgotten, I enjoyed this video so! Sometimes you have to make do. That how you make do. Well done fella's.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Rick thank you ~Peace~

[@jessegreywolf]

Very well presented. thank you

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Jesse ~Peace~

[@lockhurst7680]

Thanks Zed, I've always wanted to try making cordage, I'm going to try it on this weekend's outing. keep up the great videos.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my man and let us know how you get on with trying this yourself ~Peace~

[@southpawbushcraft7522]

Best video ever showing great detail of the process of making natural cordage. Thanks Zed!! All the best, Dawn

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Dawn and hope you and the family are well ~Peace~

[@Tinkering4Time]

Learned some new techniques and ideas for making cordage here. Thanks for sharing Zed and Mance!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate you watching and for your kind words thank you ~Peace~

[@Lightnessing1]

Keep up the awesome work love the vids.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@kimbullock475]

Brilliant Zed.Great example of natural cordage..... Cheers Kim.....

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you dude, glad I gotten round to learning how to make this ~Peace~

[@thelanguagefantastic]

Thank you very much!! Wonderful informative video. New subscriber to your channel!

[@Zedoutdoors]

A pleasure to be connected Melissa and thank you for your kind words :) ~Peace~

[@hunterchrouser6850]

I like the bits about native knowledge. well done

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed credit where credit is due ~Peace~

[@corvusduluth]

Well done instruction, thanks. Never have used Cedar, only Basswood/Linden from a green storm toppled/uprooted Basswood. Also Poplar from a tree trunk washed ashore on Lake Superior, wave action battered bark separating layers, outer from inner. Once attempted a woven 'sock' made from inner shucks of 'Corn' (Zea mays)/Maize,a la Haudenosaunee, seen in an Issue of 'Bulletin of the Society of Primitive Technology'. Thanks Mr. Zed. Respect.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate the info as am always eager to learn more ~Peace~

[@strangebird64]

Thank you sir for a wonderful lesson about making natural cordage.

[@Zedoutdoors]

And thank you kindly for watching Jim, it's sincerely appreciated ~Peace~

[@SMartypAntsPants]

Brilliant technique and video. Thank you gentlemen.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@SurvivalNerd]

Awesome Video!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you! ~Peace~

[@mightyconker3903]

Good content. Some lucky ones of us might be living in the woods in the next few years the way things are going

[@Zedoutdoors]

I know right! :) crazy times we're living in ~Peace~

[@ArthurJorgeBushcraft]

Greetimgs from Brazil

[@Zedoutdoors]

Obrigado my friend ~Peace~

[@john1972goh]

Hi Zed! I like the way you do your video we can have many professional people teaching us doing more things.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly John, i'm always grateful for the time these great crafts people take out to record videos with me ~Peace~

[@SwedishLatino]

Great video and content! Thank you!

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind thank you ~Peace~

[@brandonlenenski]

Great video Zed! I always look forward to your videos and can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. Thanks again for allowing us to share in this adventure with you.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I'm grateful to have you on this journey too Brandon and sincerely appreciate your kind words ~Peace~

[@philochristos]

Extraordinary!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@Dss-bm3rz]

Great video.i actually feel like I could make cordage now. Thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear and thank you for watching ~Peace~

[@SouthernRebelRanger]

Another outstanding video, Zed! Looking forward to seeing what you do at the base camp!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate you watching and for your kind words ~Peace~

[@thegemini280]

Nicely Done Guys. I Do Love The Wild And How To Survive In It. Great Vid Zed ;-)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@NorwegianWoods]

Nice and useful information Zed. I always get inspired by your videos. It is cool that you bring experienced people on your channel. We all learn from that :) Keep them videos coming - Martin

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Martin and i've been enjoying catching up with your videos recently, you capture your trips so beautifully well ~Peace~

[@liammachale7784]

Awesome video! Really really great especially for new people to bushcraft! I went out today and did this no problem! Great!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Oh wow thats awesome to hear Liam! Take care my friend ~Peace~

[@shanelefever7704]

This is fascinating makes me wonder if I can find similar wood to ceader with fibers in the bark to make cordage like a rosewood perhaps but I'm in northern california so just need to figure out the tree species in the bush

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed there many options out there, so by all means experiment away! ~Peace~

[@gardenlove261]

gotta love all the little woodlice! part of nature's clean up crew. this an awesome vid zed, thanks for sharing! :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that Mary, although I have to admit I did let out a little shriek when I first lifted up that piece of bark! ~Peace~

[@cindykq8086]

So that's what those are! I always thought woodlice were the little segmented crawlies that roll up tight in a ball when you touch them. We called them rolly pollies when I was a kid but I don't know their real name.

[@BCJerbs]

Great camera work there Mr.Zed next level lesson here! I appreciate this video very much! Thank you so much for sharing this bruv I'm very grateful! Cheers, Jerbs!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Jerbs! ~Peace~

[@BCJerbs]

@@Zedoutdoors peace should be my middle name lol wishing you many blessings my friend

[@jayceewedmak9524]

Just found your channel! So glad I did :) Greetings and thanks from Eastern Ontario, Canada

[@Zedoutdoors]

Greetings to you too my friend ~Peace~

[@intothewild7510]

Great video Mr. Z. I feel inspired to give this a go now! Manse is a top chap and it's great to see you teaming up with him and the WP crew on KZbin. Take it easy, Steve :)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Manse and his team are awesome guys and i'm grateful every time I spend time with them. Sincerely appreciate you watching and for your kind words Steve ~Peace~

[@sosteve9113]

very good demonstration thanks for sharing ZED

[@Zedoutdoors]

You the man Steve thank you ~Peace~

[@bigfatpear]

bloody great video.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind thank you ~Peace~

[@CapitanFantasma1776]

Thanks Fellas!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Lord Howard thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@crouchvalewoodcraft]

Another great vid Zed - many thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Mr Hardie ~Peace~

[@jimmysjamin1]

Just amazing so this is how they used to do it such a useful skill you just never know if and when this skill would become necessary for survival many thanks for posting 🙏❤️

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen to that Jimmy and many thanks for your kind words ~Peace~

[@mjallenuk]

Absolutely brilliant ... I can't wait to try this! The good news is that I already plait my little girls hair nearly every day so I'm well practiced in at least one aspect!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Just dont go weaving in cedar bark into her locks ;) ~Peace~

[@mjallenuk]

But I thought it would look fun and interesting... It could be the next BIG thing for 5 year old girls across the globe! We could be fashion divas 😜

[@garrettjohnston5153]

Very nice indeed thanks 4 this video thanks sir

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you Garrett ~Peace~

[@archiehendricks6093]

This is amazing, i was just speaking to wife about this, i have ceder bark in hand, i have separated into fine hair like strands.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats wonderful to hear, indeed Cedar bark is such a wonderful material to work with ~Peace~

[@archerc4828]

Thank you for this video. It cemented a concept for me.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear and I sincerely appreciate the kind words thank you ~Peace~

[@gaylecoombs5510]

Nice love this video so if I made 3 2-ply strands then braided them together it would be super strong correct like strong enough to hoist stuff up a tree?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes, all depends on the material used and thickness of braid ~Peace~

[@dean3323]

Awesome Zed, as always.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You the man Dean thank you ~Peace~

[@sapientia23]

Very nice, any thoughts or alterations for north eastern us forestry? As in what trees can we do it for and what trees are not advised?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Alas i'm not too familiar with tree varieties where you are so couldnt tell you, asides from cedar which is common place in certain areas ~Peace~

[@multi-skilledsuperior1174]

Good video, in my area we have a bountiful supply of these trees and they have so many uses.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Very cool! ~Peace~

[@banjowoodsman7675]

Very nice! Thank you both for making this video. Very informative on a subject I am interested in other's techniques. ATB

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words thank you ~Peace~

[@jg264]

was always wondering how you add lengths to the cordage! finally found out

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats great to hear and appreciate you watching ~Peace~

[@BrianAndrews73]

That was fascinating. Great video!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Brian ~Peace~

[@TwinkleToes2day]

Very very interesting video. Where can I find out what knots are most suited to being used with natural fibres, and indeed for the thickness of the cord created? I imagine some knots will not stay fast on some projects if any force maybe applied, like on a seat for example? Also where can I find info like the tidbit you mentioned about being careful of speed when using natural fibres on a bowdrill? Total newbie here - can you tell?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Both thickness and knots will come down to lots of trial and error, as the material you use to make the cordage and the process of making it will play a huge factor. I have a detailed tutorial on bow drill you should check out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/moK4nIR8f9GXgpY

[@TwinkleToes2day]

Many thanks! @@Zedoutdoors

[@davidcarpenter9232]

I believe that would make an excellent long bow chord ... well done ...

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly David! ~Peace~

[@jeruelpizarro7479]

Very informative! Good job!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you Jeruel! ~Peace~

[@Waldhandwerk]

Very nice, good job!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Danke Sepp :) ~Peace~

[@neanderthaloutdoors9202]

Nice one Zed, Manse now has my support 👌🏻 cheers, atb.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Manse and his team are very humble and knowledgeable guys, thanks for watching my man ~Peace~

[@mandysyoutubething]

Nice info thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

Many thanks for watching and for the kind words ~Peace~

[@myemail5990]

Very informative vid zed I enjoyed it, I need a pointy stick. I had a go with hemp and stingers and made some cordage I found it pretty therapeutic to do.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed it's very therapeutic and relaxing once you get into the flow of it ~Peace~

[@myemail5990]

Like a lot of things lol

[@mozzes123]

This is amazing

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@globyois]

Great job on the vid. Thanks.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@josip-anic-333]

thanx for some good insctructios

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Josip thank you ~Peace~

[@xXbotasXx]

Very good explanation. Thanks for share!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words ~Peace~

[@StarMountainHikes]

Here in the desert southwest of the USA, we have juniper bark that is similar. May have to play around a bit!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Oh nice i've never worked with Juniper so interested to see how you get on with it ~Peace~

[@oswaldcobblebot]

Excellent tutorial! The only upgrade to your method would be when adding new strands to extend twisting to incorporate both ends of the new strand into the existing strands. And not to fold the new strand exactly in the middle, but a good bit off-center.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely apprciate your kind words and for sharing your insights ~Peace~

[@Zamolxes77]

Modern technology and abundance really altered our way of preparing and be mindful of the future. Thirty years ago, nearly 100% of households in Romania, starting in early fall, would be busy preserving foodstuff for the winter: make bullion (tomato sauce), zacusca (a form of vegetable sauce/salad containing veggies, predominantly sweet peppers), a variety of jams, sauces, compote (comes from russian, fruits in sweet juice basically), pickled tomatoes, cabbage, colliflower, etc. Every household would stock up in their pantry with enough to survive the winter without having to buy anything. Now ? The supermarkets sell EVERYTHING, so why bother. They're cheaper, albeit less healthy by a very large margin. So all those skills in preserving food have been lost by my generation. Very few people under 40 have them.

[@Zedoutdoors]

I agree 100% and the silver lining what with this pandemic is that people are slowly but surely going back to basics ~Peace~

[@burstfireno1617]

Good job man thank you for the video

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly ~Peace~

[@TheDaveDryden]

learned some good things here, I have yet to have a go at this type of cordage. love the vids with these guys ✌

[@daeholm]

No lack of red cedar in your neck of the woods.

[@TheDaveDryden]

Grey Holm only every other tree, 2nd most common I believe 😁

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you bro, cordage is something i'm only now learning and am eager to practise this a lot ~Peace~

[@xray6667]

Love that knife.What is it?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Alas I don't remember as this was filmed some time ago, sorry ~Peace~

[@c.c.1366]

Thank you!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Much appreciated thank you! ~Peace~

[@stanleyshedd2643]

"They called it the tree of life" Slip and fall to his death immediately after. Great video guys, very informative, curious how to make the larger braided line longer if you run out of cordage. Can it be added to like the smaller twisted line?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed it's exactly the same process for thicker weaves ~Peace~

[@JaqenHghar.]

Say you make a long strand of either and then you cut in half. Will the whole thing unravel or do you burn the cut end or tie in a knot?

[@Zedoutdoors]

You simply tie a knot to stop it unravelling ~Peace~

[@lazertadpole4977]

If anyone is looking for a great book in native use of cedar check out "cedar" by Hillary Stewart she was a survival instructor that made a few books that are basically instructional books presented as historical information! complete with extensive illustrations she also has a great one on native fishing

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed yes I have that book and it is an amazing resource! ~Peace~

[@Escumbuit77]

Nice movie :-) The cedar was 1 year old since being cut..? Why not make a cord from a fresh cedar bark... Or is it better to use one elder cut tree? Yours sincerely, John

[@Zedoutdoors]

We didn't want to damage any existing Cedar tress so just used what was already down i.e. this one year old Cedar tree ~Peace~

[@Lazydogsleep]

You have awesome skills

[@Zedoutdoors]

Manse definitely does and appreciate you watching Brian ~Peace~

[@sumwan7787]

A new video!!! Awesome!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Chris ~Peace~

[@bushcraftsurvivor767]

Hi zed great vid idea 💡

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@johnhughes8772]

Great vid my mate, keep em coming

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Mr Hughes ~Peace~

[@feralcruz2093]

Great video Zed! I also want to suggest if you don't mind to either name specific tribes that use cedar bark or regions of those tribes. Also some tribes are still actively using their ancestral knowledge, so it's preferred to say for instance " natives of the pnw use cedar bark for" in lieu of "natives used to use cedar bark". These are just my suggestions as an Indigenous American of the Taíno tribe. I love your content!

[@Zedoutdoors]

A great point and something i've learnt since putting out this video sometime ago. Worth mentioning also that being in the UK it is very hard to get detailed information on all things Native, added on top of the fact that we don't have direct contact with Natives to learn from. Something i'm still navigating as I move forward ~Peace~

[@mightyconker3903]

Op misses the point. Oxford is in England and at the natives are the English. It's a fallacy to refer to native Americans as "natives" while speaking from England.

[@mightyconker3903]

@zed what do you mean by "things native"? Many traditions were preserving England until at least the industrial revolution, and these are recorded in history books and in tales and myths. The old folk ways are still travelled in parts of the UK. The real people of England still exist in some corners out of the way of this modern degenerate "society"

[@feralcruz2093]

@@mightyconker3903 they weren't talking about people Indigenous to the British isles, lol 😂

[@michaelparham1135]

Is there a significant difference in the process between using trees that have been felled for a year, vs a healthy tree still in the ground?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Mike a tree thats been felled for a while will be typically drier so more difficult to remove from the tree ~Peace~

[@foxxmulder7524]

terrific video thanks

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind thank you ~Peace~

[@SweetSpotGuitar]

If it hasn't been said somewhere, the twist and overlap thing is called a Flemish Twist (sounds like a part of a Silly Walk, doesn't it?). It's used in making bowstrings.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Ah nice i've not heard of that before, appreciate you sharing thank you ~Peace~

[@moriel-bareli]

Hey man, can you tie it to something and spin it with a stick instead of by hand?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Should work yes ~Peace~

[@charlesewillmore5252]

Can bamboo fibers be used like you are doing with the cedar if you know?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Alas bamboo does not grow in the UK so have no experience with it ~Peace~

[@bobbyhill4118]

Very informative.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly Anthony ~Peace~

[@Dss-bm3rz]

I would think that adding pine tar or tree sap to the cordage would help with longevity and strength. Is this true?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Adding pine tar would yes but bare in mind the end project you will use it for, because during warmer weather the pine tar could make the cordage sticky ~Peace~

[@lecobra418]

Nice video! Is is possible to use cedar bark to make cordage for a bow?

[@Zedoutdoors]

You can indeed yes! ~Peace~

[@lecobra418]

@@Zedoutdoors Great, thank you!