A very traditional kuksa is finished by boiling in brine, because the salt is hygroscopic and keeps drawing in moisture from the air, preventing it from going bone dry and cracking. Then you oil it on the inside to stop the salt dissolving from the wood and into your drink. If it's a coffee cup, you rub in discarded coffee grounds for the oil. You never wash a kuksa with soap, that will remove the oil - just rinse it with clean water.
Thank you both for this detailed and unhurried video. It made me feel like I was there watching Paul under cover in the rain feeling quite cosy. This has an extremely high ASMR value to it because of your two male voices, the patter of the rain and the sounds of the tools carving smoothly through the birch. No power tools, no screeching, no banging. A few cuppas while crafting a camping buddy with good company is invaluable. More videos in the rain, please, Zed!
Absolutely first rate video. I have watched it 3times and ordered Paul’s book. Please keep putting out this kind of detailed content. Again excellent work.
What an exceptionally good video. Mr. Adamson is very good at explaining and demonstrating his skills and artistry. Entertaining and informative thanks Zed.
Best kuksa instruction out there. With a VERY LARGE MARGIN!! The 4yr old video with Paul was good but this new one is all one could ask for!! I do have Paul's kuksa book. It is short and sweet and I do agree that this video is a brillant supplement to the book. Thanks Zed and Paul
A great video. Good work from both Paul and Zed. Great teaching and good questions (not many during the making process, which allowed it to flow). I've been wanting to make a kuksa for ages. I have Paul's book but I've been procrastinating too much. This video has spurred me on to give it a go.
Thank you Zed and Paul. I watched the original video for future reference but then on Monday we harvested some sizable birch at the woods so decided to just give it a go. I've been watching this second video each step of the way and it has been incredibly helpful!
so glad I found this vid, haven't seen Addo in ages so I can load him up any time and pretend he's here sharing a beer! see you up the woods of doom sometime Addo!
This is just amazingly thorough and informative. I’m still new to green woodworking and your channel is blowing my mind. Working on my first Kuksa now along with Paul’s instruction (had to chuckle a bit when he said that there is no substitute for the scorp and Twca cam...I have neither, so we’ll see how I fare with gouges). Thank you both!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words Andrew, as with everything you make do with the tools you have and also worth mentioning that I have all of my tutorials listed on my Blog for easier navigation - zedoutdoors.com/video-tutorials
Absolutely fantastic instruction by Paul and yourself. I've wanted to carve a kuksa for a while and this is such a friendly, step by step process packed with solid information. Paul - your work is incredible. Thanks both!
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching. Paul is one of the most skilled carvers I know and so hopefully his teaching in this video will help you in your journey ~Peace~
Incredibly good video! Thank you. Very Detailed but not made complicated or overwhelming for newbies like me. I bought Paul’s book which is cracking (that’s probably a swear word for wood carvers). The red kuksa are bloody gorgeous! 💯✌️
So, brilliant video Zed and Paul. I wind up doing many of my kuksas and cups from apple or cherry and they can be a chore - you don't want to leave much finishing for after they dry. I also find that the apple moves a lot during drying. Two alternative processes for finish work is to use scraping and burnishing after drying. Some woods will take a corner bevel from a burnishing tool alone and you get a compressed wood edge which might be even more durable. Again, I very much appreciate the work out into this video and how practical and informative it is - Paul is a talented teacher.
Indeed there are many variations to the process and there's no harm in introducing your own techniques into the mix. A sincere thank you for watching and for your kind words ~Peace~
this is a very nice video I really enjoyed how he explained every step I'm just getting onto wood carving and purchased some tools. Wood working is so very rewarding and relaxing.
WOW!!! I was just thinking about this the other day!!! Then BAM !!! This totally awesome video comes up!!!! I just buzz through it a bit just to catch the feel because I didn’t have the time to watch it thoroughly yet. But what I did see it’s so awesome that I almost wet myself!!!! Thank you ZED!!!!!! and thank you Paul!!!!!!!
My youtube watching habit must have really gone to the dogs if I found this just now, looking for the previous video with Paul as a refresher (still occasionaly consulting the book I got way back when). Brilliant video once again, really detailed and through...motivated me to not be afraid to make the sides thinner. Will see how it will turn out for me 😅
The Czech stallion, how's it going Vojta, appreciate the kind words and chuffed to hear you found this video useful. Yeah Pauls techniques changed since I last filmed the Kuksa tutorial with him hence this updated version was called for. Unless i'm mistaken he also has an updated version of the book out too! ~Peace~
@@Zedoutdoors Oh my, so he does! 😲 I have to get me one asap, love a good reading 📚🪱 Your reputation of being the guy in the know shows once again my friend 😁 I'm doing fine, kind of you to ask, and I hope you are dealing with life as best as possible as well 🙋
Aha. Brilliant. Wish I had thought of that! The mini stock knife. Great video. I've made a few kuksa-resembling objects, but after this have to up my game. A lot.
This is outstanding video Zed, thank you! I just ordered Paul's book. It'll take a bit to get over the pond to here in Michigan US. Thanks again and keep the videos coming!
Another great video zed, this couldn’t of come at a better time as I have just got twca cam and swan neck gouge from Nick! Also just purchased Paul’s book!
Excellent video Zed & Paul! Thank you! I love my Kuksa book and also have the Belzeboo Hades TWCA cam (50 mm) I put a honey locust handle on it. Mora 220 next tool. Cheers!
Fantastic treat for father's day, three hours watching a green woodworking video. How long after felling the birch are doing the carving? Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Great inspirational video and clear steps. A bit more background on the Scottish Quaich - it was a hospitality/trust device if visiting another clan. You would be offered a drink and need to use 2 hands to lift it up to your face, leaving you defenseless and unsighted. If your host didn't stab you he then drank in the same way and you don't stab him it establishes trust for the visit. I will be trying a Kuksa and a quaich soon.
I learnt something new today and sincerely appreciate you sharing thzt bit of history Mike thank you. Best of luck in carving a Kuksa and Quaich buddy ~Peace~
Hey zed love your channel mate from one outdoors man to another thanks so much for all your videos it helps inspire me to keep on creating. Cheers buddy from hoops in Australia
Hiya zed I've ordered the bent gouge from clasis hand tools looks a very nice tool cheers for all your vlogs. I'm not to good at the moment as my wife has just been diagnosed with cancer and I need something to help take my mind of things if only for a short time. I hope to get a few bits of kit in time as I would like to have a go at spoon carving and a kuska..take care my friend.
Very cool! I'll have to try to make something like this even though I don't have a lot of those tools. I guess I will just have to spend a lot of time with sand paper to do the bottom like I did for the spoon I made. Thanks for all the tips!
This is an amazing video! I'm buying Paul's book and will be downloading this video. Thank you both for this! If you come to the States (specifically Michigan) let me know! Thank you again!
I started carving my first one today. Got about halfway done and thought I would take a break and look for some inspiration. Found this video. After seeing the kuksa's on here, I'm only 5% done and not 50%.
Love this process of Paul, not started yet with carving first follow some privat workshops but after that I’m following his ways and use of tools to carve and axe the “kuska”thanks Paul & Zed ps I ordered the book “ Kuska” very curious about it … Cheers
Fantasic tuition Paul thank you! Im in Norway and would love to visit the museums you checked out are you able to share them? Many thanks Zed again such valuable work you're doing
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and worth messaging Paul on Instagram regarding your question, I have linked to his profile in the description below the video ~Peace~
I used to watch this show called Kukla Fran & Ollie years ago, and whenever I hear about the Kuksa, I always think about that show but worded differently... Kuksa Fran & Ollie.... LOL!
Zed, Paul Excellent video. loved this. Paul great explanation and demo. Kuksa master carver. Your carving table is so simple yet looks like it just works. Zed, man I just love your channel very educational. As of today Paul's book is not available what so ever. I sure hope his re-write comes out soon. Zed keep us updated please, thanks.
Hi Daniel, firstly I sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching. Reg Pauls book, from what i understand he will have them restocked soon, so worth checking in periodically. Stay blessed my man ~Peace~
Amazing video! I really want to get started with kuksa carving and your video helped me a lot. I can get the Pfeil straight hollow gouge in 8/25 but the bent gouge only in 8/20. Is the 20mm width still viable or should I wait until I can get my hands on a 8/25? And do you recommend a swan neck gouge for the last hollowing steps as well?
Another great video. This time he cuts from the bark side. In the older video it was from the Center. I’m confused. But I heard from others it’s better from the bark side also.
Yes his process has evolved over time and so this video encasulates his most recent technique for doing it. Many thanks for watching and for the kind words Max ~Peace~
So inspired after watching this video. A true master at his craft. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Two questions I have: Generally speaking, how long after felling the tree should you begin carving? And then when the carving portion is complete, do you set it on the shelf to dry for a week before or after soaking it in the linseed oil? Thanks again for this excellent tutorial!
Hi Ryan, theres no hard or fats rule reg green'ness of the wood as that varies a lot. So long as it is still relatively green when it comes to carving. Reg drying, once again lots of variables so no one answer ~Peace~
Thank you for all the information, and letting me on on things. I am wondering what type of wood you used for the work bench, as I am getting ready to make one. Thanks again .
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and to hear you enjoyed this video. For a work bench, you basically want to use any hard wood and avoid the softer woods, obvious thing to say but it will last longer. Not sure what hard woods are common to where you are, but woods like Ash, Sweet Chestnut, Oak, etc work really well in the UK ~Peace~
Thank you both for such a brilliant interview and in depth overview of making Kuksas! Loved this. I have a question regarding about finishing off your Kuksa. Have you ever tired other methods of finishing off your Kuksa? Such as cooking in milk or letting it sit with yoghurt or something with a high casein level as a means to clog up those pores? Or event the salt bath method?
If it blocks those pores and stays there as a sealant, then use a method that suits you. I've used Casein products before. Salt bath and boiling is mainly used for de-stressing wood cells that are dense and move at different rates when drying. It also gets rid of bacteria and mud in manky old burls.
How long is the handle on your Twca Cam 35mm? Any recommendations now that you've been using this one for a while? Another question, do you recommend a good way to store these chicles in your tool bag to keep them from damaging the blades... I've watched the video several times and appreciate the details.
The twca cam handle should be around 35cm, varies depending on how long your arms are. Regarding tool covers, check out this video for possible solutions - paul-adamson-craft.myshopify.com/pages/kuksa-book-and-carving-info
Is your twca cam left or right cut? Do you have both, or do you recommend one direction over the other? I'm looking into buying one, but I'm stumped as for what I need.
Thank you kindly, the types of woods you can use have a dedicated segment in the video which should be linked to in the description just below the video ~Peace~
Late to the party... If you're thinking of using Superjaws, they're OK for hand work (less sure about malleting), however... You have to tighten the mechanism slightly to disengage it, which can increase the force on a thin wall past the point it's happy. DAMHIKT. Oh, and I'd *just* bought some sweep 7 (per the book) Ashley Iles gouges only to hear he's now recommending sweep 8! :)
Appreciate the headsa up on the superjaws and reg Pauls recommendation on size of gouge, his process is continuously evolving, but size 7 is still suffice ~Peace~
Access the Kuksa Downloadable template, Book, List of tools, etc - paul-adamson-craft.myshopify.com/pages/kuksa-book-and-carving-info
this link doesn't work and I am especially interested in acquiring the respective tools.
Zed please fix this link, I am also in the process of buying the same tools Paul is using in this vid and would love the list. Thanks🤙
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A very traditional kuksa is finished by boiling in brine, because the salt is hygroscopic and keeps drawing in moisture from the air, preventing it from going bone dry and cracking. Then you oil it on the inside to stop the salt dissolving from the wood and into your drink. If it's a coffee cup, you rub in discarded coffee grounds for the oil. You never wash a kuksa with soap, that will remove the oil - just rinse it with clean water.
Appreciate your insights and for watching the video, thank you ~Peace~
Thank you both for this detailed and unhurried video. It made me feel like I was there watching Paul under cover in the rain feeling quite cosy. This has an extremely high ASMR value to it because of your two male voices, the patter of the rain and the sounds of the tools carving smoothly through the birch. No power tools, no screeching, no banging. A few cuppas while crafting a camping buddy with good company is invaluable. More videos in the rain, please, Zed!
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching, indeed it was wonderful spending time with Paul and to see him at work ~Peace~
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the sounds of the wood shaving is just so satisfying
Isn't it just! ~Peace~
Better than any action movie. Great work, just peaceful to watch. Much respect.🙏
Thats awesome to hear thank you! ~Peace~
Absolutely first rate video. I have watched it 3times and ordered Paul’s book. Please keep putting out this kind of detailed content. Again excellent work.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words Mark and for supporting Pauls work by purchasing his book, you are very kind ~Peace~
What an exceptionally good video. Mr. Adamson is very good at explaining and demonstrating his skills and artistry. Entertaining and informative thanks Zed.
Sincerely appreciate the kind words Will and indeed, Paul is a fantastic teacher both on video and in person ~Peace~
Good to see you fellas again. Thank you both for getting this information out to the people!
Many thanks Wendy and hope you've been keeping well ~Peace~
Five Stars! ❤. Excellent teacher! Well spoken! Nice setup! Nice tools! RWB
Appreciate you watching and for the kind words Richard ~Peace~
Best kuksa instruction out there. With a VERY LARGE MARGIN!! The 4yr old video with Paul was good but this new one is all one could ask for!! I do have Paul's kuksa book. It is short and sweet and I do agree that this video is a brillant supplement to the book. Thanks Zed and Paul
A sincere thank you for watching and for your kind words Jens! it really is appreciated ~PeacE~
Thank you Jens and thanks for buying the book. A lot has changed since the first video so I was pleased to be able to do the update.
Enjoyed watching this process. Thanks for taking the time
You are very kind Anthony thank you ~Peace~
This is a brilliant video, Thanks Guys. However, it does seem the beginner will need quite a few expensive tools to achieve such perfection.
Thank you for the kind words and yes, carving kuksa's does require more tools although they don't have to be expensive ~Peace~
Your Kuksas are like bone China😮make Stokes jealous 😊
Indeed Paul makes the process look very easy! ~Peace~
thank You very much for this video as well as for the kuksa template.
You are very kind Slavo thank you ~Peace~
What an awesome video. Thank you Paul & Zed.
Thank you for watching and for the kind comment ~Peace~
A great video. Good work from both Paul and Zed. Great teaching and good questions (not many during the making process, which allowed it to flow). I've been wanting to make a kuksa for ages. I have Paul's book but I've been procrastinating too much. This video has spurred me on to give it a go.
Sincerely apprecaite your kind words Paul and to hear about you giving this a go, do let me know how you get on and best of luck ~Peace~
Thank you Zed and Paul.
I watched the original video for future reference but then on Monday we harvested some sizable birch at the woods so decided to just give it a go.
I've been watching this second video each step of the way and it has been incredibly helpful!
Thats awesoem to hear Jay and wishing you the best in carving your own one! ~Peace~
Glad you like the videos Jay. Have fun.
Many thanks for an absolutely fantastic kuksa tutorial, Paul certainly is the "kuksa king" wonderful.
Haha, cheers
Blue blooded to the core is he ~Peace~
so glad I found this vid, haven't seen Addo in ages so I can load him up any time and pretend he's here sharing a beer! see you up the woods of doom sometime Addo!
Sincerely appreciate you watching and for the kind words ~Peace~
Thanks for taking the time to make the video and sharing the resources. I can't wait to make one... or more. (-:
Appreciate you watching and for the kind words, best of luck in having a go at making one! ~Peace~
Can spot a master by how easy they make it look.
Amen to that and many thanks for watching ~Peace~
Thank you for showing us your craft. So much skill 👏
Thank you for watching and for your kind words ~Peace~
This is just amazingly thorough and informative. I’m still new to green woodworking and your channel is blowing my mind. Working on my first Kuksa now along with Paul’s instruction (had to chuckle a bit when he said that there is no substitute for the scorp and Twca cam...I have neither, so we’ll see how I fare with gouges). Thank you both!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words Andrew, as with everything you make do with the tools you have and also worth mentioning that I have all of my tutorials listed on my Blog for easier navigation - zedoutdoors.com/video-tutorials
Absolutely fantastic instruction by Paul and yourself. I've wanted to carve a kuksa for a while and this is such a friendly, step by step process packed with solid information.
Paul - your work is incredible.
Thanks both!
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching. Paul is one of the most skilled carvers I know and so hopefully his teaching in this video will help you in your journey ~Peace~
Incredibly good video! Thank you. Very Detailed but not made complicated or overwhelming for newbies like me. I bought Paul’s book which is cracking (that’s probably a swear word for wood carvers). The red kuksa are bloody gorgeous! 💯✌️
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for supporting the work Paul does. Stay blessed my man ~Peace~
Wonderful video thanx zed and paul for share👋✌
Thank you kindly Cesar ~Peace~
So, brilliant video Zed and Paul. I wind up doing many of my kuksas and cups from apple or cherry and they can be a chore - you don't want to leave much finishing for after they dry. I also find that the apple moves a lot during drying. Two alternative processes for finish work is to use scraping and burnishing after drying. Some woods will take a corner bevel from a burnishing tool alone and you get a compressed wood edge which might be even more durable. Again, I very much appreciate the work out into this video and how practical and informative it is - Paul is a talented teacher.
Indeed there are many variations to the process and there's no harm in introducing your own techniques into the mix. A sincere thank you for watching and for your kind words ~Peace~
Paul is amazing and has inspired me. Wonderful video.
Thats awesome to hear and indeed Paul is an incredible teacher! ~Peace~
Great video, this dude is a true craftsman.
Sincerely appreciate the kind words and for watching thank you ~Peace~
Love you all ❤
Thank you kindly ~Peace~
Fantastic. It's a joy to watch the wood fall away on areas I've spent hours cupping out! Some great techniques in here which I can't wait to try.
A sincere thank you for watching and for your kind words Alex ~Peace~
Good video and its a amazing sound the wood
carving
Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~
this is a very nice video I really enjoyed how he explained every step I'm just getting onto wood carving and purchased some tools. Wood working is so very rewarding and relaxing.
Thats awesome to hear and worth mentioning that I have all my tutorials listed on my Blog for easier navigation - zedoutdoors.com/video-tutorials
Just received my Paul Adamson Kuksa book here in the states. Seem like I just ordered it. 👍👍✌️
Thats awesome to hear Gary, sincerely hope the book serves you well and know that you're supporting a craftsman in the process ~Peace~
Great craftsmanship.
Isn't it just, Paul is a pro at this game ~Peace~
Thank Zed Thank You Paul!! You gentlemen are great help!👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯
As always many thanks my good man :) ~Peace~
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Loved watching this Zed. I have ordered Paul’s book and am all enthused to try this! Excellent instructional video as always x
Thats awesome to hear Anita and am sincerely wishing you the best in your efforts of carving one yourself! ~Peace~
WOW!!! I was just thinking about this the other day!!! Then BAM !!! This totally awesome video comes up!!!! I just buzz through it a bit just to catch the feel because I didn’t have the time to watch it thoroughly yet. But what I did see it’s so awesome that I almost wet myself!!!! Thank you ZED!!!!!! and thank you Paul!!!!!!!
Sincerely thanking you for your kind words Ron and many a pants were moistened watching this video so you're not alone! ~Peace~
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very perfectly done,u are real talented thank u for showing the defferent gouges and techniques,I have enjoy watching your video.
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching Ronald thank you ~Peace~
awesome very informative enjoyed watching excellent teacher. thank you for sharering .
Appreciate your kind words and for watching Wilberto thank you ~Peace~
Excellent tutorial, thank you Zed, thank you Paul.
You are very kind Bunyamin thank you ~Peace~
My youtube watching habit must have really gone to the dogs if I found this just now, looking for the previous video with Paul as a refresher (still occasionaly consulting the book I got way back when). Brilliant video once again, really detailed and through...motivated me to not be afraid to make the sides thinner. Will see how it will turn out for me 😅
The Czech stallion, how's it going Vojta, appreciate the kind words and chuffed to hear you found this video useful. Yeah Pauls techniques changed since I last filmed the Kuksa tutorial with him hence this updated version was called for. Unless i'm mistaken he also has an updated version of the book out too! ~Peace~
@@Zedoutdoors Oh my, so he does! 😲 I have to get me one asap, love a good reading 📚🪱 Your reputation of being the guy in the know shows once again my friend 😁
I'm doing fine, kind of you to ask, and I hope you are dealing with life as best as possible as well 🙋
Woohooo, you did it again! I’m so excited about the new material, I hope one day I can be in one of Paul’s workshops, his book helped me a lot.
Paul is one of the best teachers out there and has a wealth of experience behind him, you'll love his workshops ~Peace~
Aha. Brilliant. Wish I had thought of that! The mini stock knife. Great video. I've made a few kuksa-resembling objects, but after this have to up my game. A lot.
Wishing you the best in your own carvings and many thanks for watching ~Peace~
I loved the detailed teaching method.
Thank you kindly Earl ~Peace~
Paul and zed thanks for making this video, just ordered the book and a couple spoons! Great channel zed
Thats awesome of you Chris! you're supporting the work Paul does and enjoy your spoils my man ~Peace~
Superb tutorial you guys! Thank you very much :)
Thats very kind of you to say so thank you! ~Peace~
Great video! Enjoyed seeing Paul make another
That's very kind of you John thank you ~Peace~
This is outstanding video Zed, thank you! I just ordered Paul's book. It'll take a bit to get over the pond to here in Michigan US. Thanks again and keep the videos coming!
Sincerely appreciate the kind words and for supporting Pauls work! ~Peace~
@@Zedoutdoors love your channel! Learning a lot over here in the states. Keep it going 👍👍✌️
A brilliant and informative video. I'm really looking forward to attending the kuksa course in October.
Oh wow nice! Paul is honestly one of the best and most knowledgable teachers I know so you are in for a treat come October ~Peace~
Thank you very much. Very useful and interesting👍👍👍
Appreciate you watching and for your kind words Sandra ~Peace~
brilliant craftsmanship
Isn't it just ~Peace~
Great video again Zed. Would definitely recommend going on one of Paul's kuksa classes, it's a great day!
Amen to that Matt and many thanks for the kind words dude! ~Peace~
Cheers Matt :)
Best video ever..
You are very kind thank you ~Peace~
beautiful!
Thank you for watching ~Peace~
I’m very much enjoying the rain
Same here, although it did make filming a tad difficult at times! :) ~Peace~
Excellent video. Thank you very much.
You are very kind Steve thank you ~Peace~
Another great video zed, this couldn’t of come at a better time as I have just got twca cam and swan neck gouge from Nick!
Also just purchased Paul’s book!
Sounds like Christmas :)
@@pauladamson9191 Lee Stoffer is handling the tools too!
Going to be a good day when everything arrives 😊
You're delaing with three awesome craftsment and can't wait for you to receive Pauls book as well as the tools! ~Peace~
Looks like a Pendleton worn underneath a Swannie 😁
That's my favourite combination for autumn months 👍
Pendletons clothing is amazing ~Peace~
Excellent video Zed & Paul! Thank you! I love my Kuksa book and also have the Belzeboo Hades TWCA cam (50 mm) I put a honey locust handle on it. Mora 220 next tool. Cheers!
Really worth the 220. You wont regret it ;)
Nice going, Miguels work is awesome and I appreciate your kind words rge the video ~Peace~
Fantastic treat for father's day, three hours watching a green woodworking video.
How long after felling the birch are doing the carving?
Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Upto around 6 months after felling. I normally run out around then. Trim the dry ends off though when making your blank.
@@pauladamson9191 thankyou.
Appreciate your kind words and for watching Stuart ~Peace~
Awesome video 👍 incredibly informative, thanks
Thank you kindly Steve! ~Peace~
Beautiful work thank you
Appreciate you watching thank you ~Peace~
brilliant as always
Thank you kindly Martin! ~Peace~
Great inspirational video and clear steps. A bit more background on the Scottish Quaich - it was a hospitality/trust device if visiting another clan. You would be offered a drink and need to use 2 hands to lift it up to your face, leaving you defenseless and unsighted. If your host didn't stab you he then drank in the same way and you don't stab him it establishes trust for the visit.
I will be trying a Kuksa and a quaich soon.
I learnt something new today and sincerely appreciate you sharing thzt bit of history Mike thank you. Best of luck in carving a Kuksa and Quaich buddy ~Peace~
beautiful thank you
Thank you kindly Tamir ~Peace~
Excellent instruction!! Thank you!
Paul is a great teacher and I appreciate you watching thank you ~Peace~
Dang incredible work!
Isn't it just ~Peace~
Beutifull spalted sycamor ,nice work
Thank you for watching ~Peace~
Well that was a great way to lose 3hrs! Seriously, fine work by Zen man Zed and prolific Paul. Thanks.
You the man Terry thank you ~Peace~
Hey zed love your channel mate from one outdoors man to another thanks so much for all your videos it helps inspire me to keep on creating. Cheers buddy from hoops in Australia
A sincere thank you for watching and for your kind words my friend ~Peace~
Hiya zed I've ordered the bent gouge from clasis hand tools looks a very nice tool cheers for all your vlogs. I'm not to good at the moment as my wife has just been diagnosed with cancer and I need something to help take my mind of things if only for a short time. I hope to get a few bits of kit in time as I would like to have a go at spoon carving and a kuska..take care my friend.
Am deeply sorry to hear about your wife, sending you lots of healing vibes and stay well my friend ~Peace~
another great video, thanks guys!
Thank you kindly Mark! ~Peace~
Very cool! I'll have to try to make something like this even though I don't have a lot of those tools. I guess I will just have to spend a lot of time with sand paper to do the bottom like I did for the spoon I made. Thanks for all the tips!
Indeed you work with whatever tools you have, best of luck and happy carving my friend ~Peace~
This is an amazing video! I'm buying Paul's book and will be downloading this video. Thank you both for this! If you come to the States (specifically Michigan) let me know! Thank you again!
Sincerely appreciate your offer Gary thank you ~Peace~
Wonderfull working 👍
Teşekkürler ~Peace~
I started carving my first one today. Got about halfway done and thought I would take a break and look for some inspiration. Found this video. After seeing the kuksa's on here, I'm only 5% done and not 50%.
You're still making progress which is awesome and happy carving my friend ~Peace~
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Love this process of Paul, not started yet with carving first follow some privat workshops but after that I’m following his ways and use of tools to carve and axe the “kuska”thanks Paul & Zed ps I ordered the book “ Kuska” very curious about it … Cheers
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for supporting Pauls work Eric ~Peace~
Fantastic video guys, thanyou very much all round . . . . Oh well that's the pension wasted on sensible things rather than food I guess!
Ha! foods over rated anyway ;-) ~Peace~
Fantasic tuition Paul thank you! Im in Norway and would love to visit the museums you checked out are you able to share them? Many thanks Zed again such valuable work you're doing
Sincerely appreciate your kind words and worth messaging Paul on Instagram regarding your question, I have linked to his profile in the description below the video ~Peace~
super work
Appreciate you watching thank you ~Peace~
amazing informative
Thank you kindly ~Peace~
I used to watch this show called Kukla Fran & Ollie years ago, and whenever I hear about the Kuksa, I always think about that show but worded differently... Kuksa Fran & Ollie.... LOL!
lol i've never heard of that show so must check that out :) ~Peace~
Zed, Paul Excellent video. loved this. Paul great explanation and demo. Kuksa master carver. Your carving table is so simple yet looks like it just works. Zed, man I just love your channel very educational. As of today Paul's book is not available what so ever. I sure hope his re-write comes out soon. Zed keep us updated please, thanks.
Hi Daniel, firstly I sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching. Reg Pauls book, from what i understand he will have them restocked soon, so worth checking in periodically. Stay blessed my man ~Peace~
Just bought your book!
Thank you for supporting Pauls work ~Peace~
Lovely video - open invite to Paul to come up to Scotland for help with his pronunciation of 'quaich'!
Ha! he's packing up his suitcase as we speak ;) ~Peace~
Thanks.
Thank you kindly Engin ~Peace~
Amazing video! I really want to get started with kuksa carving and your video helped me a lot. I can get the Pfeil straight hollow gouge in 8/25 but the bent gouge only in 8/20. Is the 20mm width still viable or should I wait until I can get my hands on a 8/25?
And do you recommend a swan neck gouge for the last hollowing steps as well?
Hi Cedrick have linked to Pauls blog post below the video where he lists the exact tols you will need ~Peace~
Bravo
Appreciate you watching and for the kind words ~Peace~
Another great video. This time he cuts from the bark side. In the older video it was from the Center. I’m confused. But I heard from others it’s better from the bark side also.
Yes his process has evolved over time and so this video encasulates his most recent technique for doing it. Many thanks for watching and for the kind words Max ~Peace~
So inspired after watching this video. A true master at his craft. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Two questions I have: Generally speaking, how long after felling the tree should you begin carving? And then when the carving portion is complete, do you set it on the shelf to dry for a week before or after soaking it in the linseed oil? Thanks again for this excellent tutorial!
Hi Ryan, theres no hard or fats rule reg green'ness of the wood as that varies a lot. So long as it is still relatively green when it comes to carving. Reg drying, once again lots of variables so no one answer ~Peace~
Thank you for all the information, and letting me on on things. I am wondering what type of wood you used for the work bench, as I am getting ready to make one. Thanks again .
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and to hear you enjoyed this video. For a work bench, you basically want to use any hard wood and avoid the softer woods, obvious thing to say but it will last longer. Not sure what hard woods are common to where you are, but woods like Ash, Sweet Chestnut, Oak, etc work really well in the UK ~Peace~
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So satisfying!
Many thanks for watching! ~Peace~
Thank you both for such a brilliant interview and in depth overview of making Kuksas! Loved this. I have a question regarding about finishing off your Kuksa. Have you ever tired other methods of finishing off your Kuksa? Such as cooking in milk or letting it sit with yoghurt or something with a high casein level as a means to clog up those pores? Or event the salt bath method?
If it blocks those pores and stays there as a sealant, then use a method that suits you. I've used Casein products before. Salt bath and boiling is mainly used for de-stressing wood cells that are dense and move at different rates when drying. It also gets rid of bacteria and mud in manky old burls.
What Paul said :) ~Peace~
How long is the handle on your Twca Cam 35mm? Any recommendations now that you've been using this one for a while? Another question, do you recommend a good way to store these chicles in your tool bag to keep them from damaging the blades... I've watched the video several times and appreciate the details.
The twca cam handle should be around 35cm, varies depending on how long your arms are. Regarding tool covers, check out this video for possible solutions - paul-adamson-craft.myshopify.com/pages/kuksa-book-and-carving-info
how long dose it take to make a bowl
if you don,t mind how much do they cost
It all depends on the size of the bowl and your experience, but generally from half a day to a full day ~Peace~
Is your twca cam left or right cut? Do you have both, or do you recommend one direction over the other? I'm looking into buying one, but I'm stumped as for what I need.
If you're right handed you buy a left cut twca and vice versa ~Peace~
very nice work and well explained. What kind of wood did you use?
Thank you kindly, the types of woods you can use have a dedicated segment in the video which should be linked to in the description just below the video ~Peace~
Late to the party... If you're thinking of using Superjaws, they're OK for hand work (less sure about malleting), however... You have to tighten the mechanism slightly to disengage it, which can increase the force on a thin wall past the point it's happy.
DAMHIKT.
Oh, and I'd *just* bought some sweep 7 (per the book) Ashley Iles gouges only to hear he's now recommending sweep 8! :)
Appreciate the headsa up on the superjaws and reg Pauls recommendation on size of gouge, his process is continuously evolving, but size 7 is still suffice ~Peace~
Once finished, how long to cure before the kuksa can be used for coffee or tea?
Lots of variables but typically 3-4 weeks ~Peace~