that's a good idea I have an auger style bit that will work just great for that. I always say that having a little support for you back makes all the difference in the world when you are camping
You remind me of Bob Ross, I feel so relaxed when I watch your videos, it's almost like doing Yoga xD Nonetheless, really informative content, keep it up.
Awesome idea. I'm gotta add a 1 inch auger and a handle system similar to yours to my kit. That'll make camp furniture builds much easier and faster. Thanks!
I think that’s called bushcraft. Very innovative. Primitive, but it makes a camp more civilized and comfortable and primitive furniture actually sells for a good buck and is very stylish. I have a table that my tv sits on that is made like that and I love it. It was my grandparent’s. We also have a chair or two made similarly and they are really nice. Once you’re able to make joints like that, you can make anything in the way of furniture.
A new present from Bushcraft Santa! Thanks Lonnie, I have something very similar made up. The bit I carry is an "expansive" bit that has a sliding cutter you can adjust to make different hole sizes. Not the first choice in a workshop, but perfect for a portable kit. It was in a box of old auger bits, screwdrivers, files etc that was being dumped off as a lot in a farm auction that I got for $3. Made by Irwin too! Stay warm, and stay well sir!
I have two different sizes of those expanding bits that you are talking about out at our cabin. Between the two of tehm, a wide range of bit sizes are covered. I may bring one of those back next time out there or else a fixed sized 1 inch bit. It all depends on what size bits I have out there as I can not remember. One of the great things about a removable driver like I made here is that I am free to swap out different sized bits. Like if I build a cot or bunk bed, I can use a large bit for inserting the cross members of the wood frame and then use a small bit to bore a hole through the male and female portion of a joint in order to "pin" the joint in place so it can not back out and fall apart.
Far North Bushcraft And Survival, we are definitely talking about the same type of expansive bit sir, mine was a set of two as well. Not the equal to a fixed sized bit to be sure, but very handy and packable. Pinning bigger pieces works great, particularly if you offset the inner piece hole by about 1/8" to 3/16 so the pin pulls the joint tightly together. It does require a supple bit of wood for the pin and rounding the end so it doesn't get hung up, but makes for a very strong joint. I also bore blind holes that don't go all the way through, and cut a kerf down the dowel just slightly less than the depth of the bored hole, then put a wedge in the kerf with about 1/4" still sticking out. Driving the dowel in seats the wedge as it hits the bottom, and expands the dowel inside the blind hole basically locking it in tightly without glue or any other assistance. Same idea as an axe wedge in the handle. A little work with a gouge or knife to progressively widen the blind hole as it goes in really makes the joint tight, and the wedge trick becomes a mechanical lock rather than friction fit. Both are better suited to longer term campware, but are really effective and simple techniques, that can be adapted to just about any camp/wilderness meddling. Thank you for your reply Lonnie, it means a lot that you take the time and effort. 👍🏻
By Golly, Lonnie, That's some great DIY Rustic Furnature Right There & Made not to Break the pocket book either. Thanks Hay Connie & Scratch fer 'ole Buck ATB Ter God Bless
Just got an auger myself yesterday, so I was looking for a few ideas for building projects to try out and I would have never thought of cotts! I think I'll try out a chair and a little table maybe first and get the hang hang of it a little better before attempting the cott! But thanks for the idea! I like it! Great video btw thanks for the tips!
What a cool tool. I have a brace and bit set but never thought of using it this way. I'm headed to ACE!...I grew up camping, fishing and hiking but never learned any bushcraft skills. I used to sit around camp bored with nothing to do...I was limited by my skill set and imagination. Your series has opened up a new world to me. Thank you for some great videos
Great video Lonnie. I love woodworking of all kinds. Primitive woodwork is actually better simply because you get the raw character of the wood and an antique look as well. Thanks for sharing and stay safe and warm.
Lonny your videos are an inspiration for me. Someday I hope to move to Alaska. I want to experience and do the stuff you do with my future wife. She loves this kind of stuff too. But until then I will enjoy watching your videos and live vicariously through you. Have a good one buddy.
I actually have a large old T-handled auger. The last time I used it it was for drilling holes in some tree stumps so that they will rot faster. Now I know how to make t-handled augers in other sizes. That is awesome. You have also inspired me to try to make some of those furnitures. They look cool. Thank you, Lonnie.
Yahoo! All Caught Up! Learned quite a few things in the process. Also had a lot of my thoughts verified Before I tried them, which will save time as I Do things.
Advice: When you welded at the end of the drill, the better a good hardened wood drill, the better you will be spinning and better enter the tree, so now you have to push the whole device. I did the same but using a bigger drill to do in the forest swedish fire torch;)
Thanks Lonnie. I was at a metal reclamation center in the spring and asked if I could go over to the area where they sort the metals. I was followed by a fork truck that had a big crate on the forks. The driver dumped a whole load, probably 1000 LBS. of tooling onto the ground. Drill bits, drills, taps and dies, all kinds of great stuff was there. That was just one day. How much stuff gets scrapped in America every single day? So, if you are in an hours` driving distance of a scrap yard, you can score so much, not to mention drill bits like you have. Even that pipe union you have, there. Lots of times, they will just let you take the stuff away for free. I scored an armload of 2 conductor copper wire that day for free. It is amazing how much you can get, just by being curious and courteous.
This is awesome Lonnie, my dad passed away June 19 2020 and as I was going through his tools I came across some of these bits, so I went to Lowe's got me see 1/2 cap and tee and am making me this for my pack and a good way to have something from my dad in my pack on my backcountry adventures God bless you and your family
Brilliant video, I really like the idea of using the natural materials around you to make camp furniture and other useful items without using loads of cordage. I'm Especially interested in using augers for the purpose as no unnatural materials are used, that way they can be left in situ and revisited next time or just left to rot. I would love to see more of this. Keep up the good work buddy, I've been following you for a while and tried some of your ideas in my location Jason from the UK
Wow Lonnie, you never cease to amaze me, this is such a useful video. It's good knowledge that has been lost to modern ways that we need to revisit and learn from. As life slows down we will have time for doing what was intended initially, all the best to you and Connie.
Awesome video, love the learning 👍👍👍 By the way I forgot to follow up with you and tell you I failed on the tipi build. Instruction video worked really well for an improvised version. I think my mistake was not using canvas or some lightweight nylon. So i have a new lightweight silnylon tipi. Gonna speak some time out in the field hot tipi camping. Thanks for the inspiration from 65°N. STN
Awesome camp furniture Lonnie! And great information. Homemade tools are always the best. Great auger. I may make one as a back-up to the brace and bit set by Dad gave me 45 years ago. You've inspired me to make a champ chair and table. ATB my friend, Ken
Loving these videos! I’ve had my eye on those scotch augers for a while too but wow do they not come cheap. And since this video have only gotten much more expensive!
I often wanted to make my own bit adapter like yours. I think it is time to give it a go. I have two old bit-braces that I have used often for small projects but would like to have the smaller adapter to carry in the woods. Thanks for sharing Lonnie
Hello Lonnie. Thanks a lot for this fantastic video! Very cool self-made auger!! ...and the campfurnitures are also great! Greets from Switzerland Felix
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That is the easiest and cheapest method I have seen yet for making a Scotch eyed auger. Thank you.
I'm so glad that chair didn't break when he sat down on it.
that's a good idea I have an auger style bit that will work just great for that. I always say that having a little support for you back makes all the difference in the world when you are camping
The Bob Ross of Bushcraft
Thats the content i was looking for ... And i will be looking back at this in 30 years .... If i got the chance ...
You remind me of Bob Ross, I feel so relaxed when I watch your videos, it's almost like doing Yoga xD
Nonetheless, really informative content, keep it up.
I think it is his voice. Soothing.
Woo-hoo! !!! Lonnie's back😃!!!
Thanks Lonnie. Going to make something like this next week here in NZ
great idea, and easy to do. I see a chair in my future for the yard, and save enough money to buy a 6 pack of beer to enjoy along the way!
Nice video! I like watching earth, explore and relax...
Awesome idea. I'm gotta add a 1 inch auger and a handle system similar to yours to my kit. That'll make camp furniture builds much easier and faster. Thanks!
Really like the idea of putting the bit into a pvc pipe. I already have the pvc just need to cut it to size tomorrow. Thanks!
Nice camp furniture. Enjoyed the brief campfire at the end.
Thanks for the video ....Really good idea to have a small part that holds the bit and You can always find a stick for a handle
Great idea! Norm Abrams would be impressed with your furniture making skills.
That is really cool the way you made the New Tool design for Boring out the holes in your furniture. Very Nice Indeed.
Just in time for winter, need those chairs and tables for camp!
I love it, Got bless ya'll!
Handy for doorpin recesses too.
I really like watching your videos. Can't wait for the next one. Take care of yourself
I got an antique hand crank drill at a yard sale for $7 with about 5 bits. Great tool
Nice craftsmanship as always! I have learned so much from you. Thanks for the education.
Neat outdoors woodworking project, thanks for sharing! :)
yr imagination = ,,,, you have no limit .. thanx lon ,....
That's pretty slick. Thank you for all your videos. Much appreciated.
Awesome tool hack Lonnie. And cool furniture - I definitely need to make some like that for around the cabin
It will be cool to see what you come up with. Eating dinner on the crate is going to get old fast. LOL
I just found this channel and I can tell I'm gonna like it
Glad you are enjoying the videos and welcome to the channel.
Thanks for sharing another great video.
Good for fishing too, cool.
I think that’s called bushcraft. Very innovative. Primitive, but it makes a camp more civilized and comfortable and primitive furniture actually sells for a good buck and is very stylish. I have a table that my tv sits on that is made like that and I love it. It was my grandparent’s. We also have a chair or two made similarly and they are really nice. Once you’re able to make joints like that, you can make anything in the way of furniture.
Awesome sir
A new present from Bushcraft Santa! Thanks Lonnie, I have something very similar made up. The bit I carry is an "expansive" bit that has a sliding cutter you can adjust to make different hole sizes. Not the first choice in a workshop, but perfect for a portable kit. It was in a box of old auger bits, screwdrivers, files etc that was being dumped off as a lot in a farm auction that I got for $3. Made by Irwin too! Stay warm, and stay well sir!
I have two different sizes of those expanding bits that you are talking about out at our cabin. Between the two of tehm, a wide range of bit sizes are covered. I may bring one of those back next time out there or else a fixed sized 1 inch bit. It all depends on what size bits I have out there as I can not remember. One of the great things about a removable driver like I made here is that I am free to swap out different sized bits. Like if I build a cot or bunk bed, I can use a large bit for inserting the cross members of the wood frame and then use a small bit to bore a hole through the male and female portion of a joint in order to "pin" the joint in place so it can not back out and fall apart.
Far North Bushcraft And Survival, we are definitely talking about the same type of expansive bit sir, mine was a set of two as well. Not the equal to a fixed sized bit to be sure, but very handy and packable. Pinning bigger pieces works great, particularly if you offset the inner piece hole by about 1/8" to 3/16 so the pin pulls the joint tightly together. It does require a supple bit of wood for the pin and rounding the end so it doesn't get hung up, but makes for a very strong joint. I also bore blind holes that don't go all the way through, and cut a kerf down the dowel just slightly less than the depth of the bored hole, then put a wedge in the kerf with about 1/4" still sticking out. Driving the dowel in seats the wedge as it hits the bottom, and expands the dowel inside the blind hole basically locking it in tightly without glue or any other assistance. Same idea as an axe wedge in the handle. A little work with a gouge or knife to progressively widen the blind hole as it goes in really makes the joint tight, and the wedge trick becomes a mechanical lock rather than friction fit. Both are better suited to longer term campware, but are really effective and simple techniques, that can be adapted to just about any camp/wilderness meddling.
Thank you for your reply Lonnie, it means a lot that you take the time and effort. 👍🏻
Thanks for another video.
Nothin like practical, keep up the good vids.
Super idea Lonnie, thanks for sharing this.
Thanks Lannie loved this!
genius. Well done sir!
I really like the tool thanks for that diy hack.
feel like its been forever! glad theres another video
Sturdy chair!
By Golly, Lonnie, That's some great DIY Rustic Furnature Right There & Made not to Break the pocket book either. Thanks Hay Connie & Scratch fer 'ole Buck ATB Ter God Bless
Great alternative
Such perfect timing for me Lonnie. Been looking for a hand Auger to do exactly what you have shown. Thank You, and a Great Idea for Camp Projects.
Good work Lonny lovely furniture
Just got an auger myself yesterday, so I was looking for a few ideas for building projects to try out and I would have never thought of cotts! I think I'll try out a chair and a little table maybe first and get the hang hang of it a little better before attempting the cott! But thanks for the idea! I like it! Great video btw thanks for the tips!
Nice job on the tool and furniture
Thanks so much! Awesome instructions!!
Lonnie, your vids are worth the time because you do original stuff and you're easy to listen to. Cheers from Southern Ontario, Canada.
I made the tool he made and it works really well
What a cool tool. I have a brace and bit set but never thought of using it this way. I'm headed to ACE!...I grew up camping, fishing and hiking but never learned any bushcraft skills. I used to sit around camp bored with nothing to do...I was limited by my skill set and imagination. Your series has opened up a new world to me. Thank you for some great videos
Looks great Lonnie, thanks for idea!!
Brilliant! Thank you.
Looks like fun, pretty cool . 👍🇺🇸 . Thanks
Great Job my Friend!
Well, I guess it's easier than carrying a brace everywhere. Thanks for the tip. I like rustic furniture.
Great video Lonnie. I love woodworking of all kinds. Primitive woodwork is actually better simply because you get the raw character of the wood and an antique look as well. Thanks for sharing and stay safe and warm.
Thanks for another great video.You have a lot of skills.
Lonny your videos are an inspiration for me. Someday I hope to move to Alaska. I want to experience and do the stuff you do with my future wife. She loves this kind of stuff too.
But until then I will enjoy watching your videos and live vicariously through you.
Have a good one buddy.
SJ Kandil come on up we can always use more Alaskans. As long as you like the cold support the slope and like guns you’ve got my vote 👍🏻!!!!
Sackmatters I love guns and I cannot stand the heat. Winter and fall are my favorite seasons!
What is the slope?
North slope of Alaska oil fields.
Lonnie, that's treemendous! A nice project for family and friends; even the little ones.
I actually have a large old T-handled auger. The last time I used it it was for drilling holes in some tree stumps so that they will rot faster. Now I know how to make t-handled augers in other sizes. That is awesome. You have also inspired me to try to make some of those furnitures. They look cool. Thank you, Lonnie.
Great video content as always Lonnie! May God bless y’all and keep y’all safe! :)
Yahoo! All Caught Up!
Learned quite a few things in the process.
Also had a lot of my thoughts verified Before I tried them, which will save time as I Do things.
Advice:
When you welded at the end of the drill, the better a good hardened wood drill, the better you will be spinning and better enter the tree, so now you have to push the whole device. I did the same but using a bigger drill to do in the forest swedish fire torch;)
Thanks for sharing
Dobra robota Lonnie.
You've done it again Lonnie . You've made me believe that I could have a reasonable expectation of success with something new.. Thanks Brian 77
Thanks Lonnie. I was at a metal reclamation center in the spring and asked if I could go over to the area where they sort the metals. I was followed by a fork truck that had a big crate on the forks. The driver dumped a whole load, probably 1000 LBS. of tooling onto the ground. Drill bits, drills, taps and dies, all kinds of great stuff was there. That was just one day. How much stuff gets scrapped in America every single day? So, if you are in an hours` driving distance of a scrap yard, you can score so much, not to mention drill bits like you have. Even that pipe union you have, there. Lots of times, they will just let you take the stuff away for free. I scored an armload of 2 conductor copper wire that day for free. It is amazing how much you can get, just by being curious and courteous.
This is awesome Lonnie, my dad passed away June 19 2020 and as I was going through his tools I came across some of these bits, so I went to Lowe's got me see 1/2 cap and tee and am making me this for my pack and a good way to have something from my dad in my pack on my backcountry adventures God bless you and your family
You're the man!
Very neat. I’ve made “pigs” before now I think I may make some chairs. Something great about projects in the woods. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant video, I really like the idea of using the natural materials around you to make camp furniture and other useful items without using loads of cordage. I'm Especially interested in using augers for the purpose as no unnatural materials are used, that way they can be left in situ and revisited next time or just left to rot. I would love to see more of this.
Keep up the good work buddy, I've been following you for a while and tried some of your ideas in my location
Jason from the UK
Thanks for watching the videos Jason. Glad to have you here and glad that you are enjoying and learning from the videos.
This is interesting Using Creativity
Wow Lonnie, you never cease to amaze me, this is such a useful video. It's good knowledge that has been lost to modern ways that we need to revisit and learn from. As life slows down we will have time for doing what was intended initially, all the best to you and Connie.
Awesome video, love the learning 👍👍👍
By the way I forgot to follow up with you and tell you I failed on the tipi build. Instruction video worked really well for an improvised version. I think my mistake was not using canvas or some lightweight nylon. So i have a new lightweight silnylon tipi. Gonna speak some time out in the field hot tipi camping.
Thanks for the inspiration from 65°N.
STN
You should make another video on furniture!
Thank you Lonnie for sharing your knowledge, I think I will make a chair.
Wow.. that's great..
Thanks for the video
Great little project for around camp, thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the idea on making a Scotch-eye Auger!
I'll have to check the hardware store here.
Nice universal pocket tool Lonnie. I always learn a lot from you. Thanks as always!
Really enjoy your videos Lonny!! Keep up the good work
A skill I now need to start practicing. Thanks so much for the lesson! You're awesome!
Excellent video!
Nice work Lonnie
Some great work Lonnie
A step up in bushcrafting imho
Atb
Steve
Awesome camp furniture Lonnie! And great information. Homemade tools are always the best. Great auger. I may make one as a back-up to the brace and bit set by Dad gave me 45 years ago. You've inspired me to make a champ chair and table. ATB my friend, Ken
Thank you for the inspiration. Reminding us of self sufficiency and self reliance. Appreciate it
Loving these videos! I’ve had my eye on those scotch augers for a while too but wow do they not come cheap. And since this video have only gotten much more expensive!
Your videos are packed with knowledge and very peaceful.
I wish only good things for you, Sir
Very cool 👍
Thanks for the reply
Brilliant.
LOVE your channel
Really cool ! Great work sir! You are the real deal my friend ! Peace
Hi Lonnie, you should do a video on making pine pitch glue (or spruce pitch) that would be really helpful
Good idea. I have so many videos on my "to do" list that I do not remember if I have that one or not but I will add it if not.
I often wanted to make my own bit adapter like yours. I think it is time to give it a go. I have two old bit-braces that I have used often for small projects but would like to have the smaller adapter to carry in the woods. Thanks for sharing Lonnie
Very nice, great handy work
Hello Lonnie. Thanks a lot for this fantastic video! Very cool self-made auger!! ...and the campfurnitures are also great! Greets from Switzerland
Felix
Exellent.
Thought about it. Good vid.