Woodcraft: Making a Carving Bench in the Woods

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  • Опубликовано: 22 фев 2016
  • This carving bench is part of my wood shop in the woods. The rope vise holds carving stock secure on one end and peg holes in the middle for other work.
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  • @susanp.collins7834
    @susanp.collins7834 5 месяцев назад +1

    The 'bowsaw' idea for tensioning is BEYOND BRILLIANT! It's BETTER than GENIUS!!!!

  • @CptnSavage
    @CptnSavage 7 месяцев назад +3

    VERY impressive wood carving bench for out in the woods. I'll have to make one of those for myself, though I am not sure how much use I'll get out of it. But just making it will be fun! ! !
    Thank you for sharing.

    • @OsborneExploration
      @OsborneExploration 6 месяцев назад

      I'm doing the same, but who knows..
      It might spark a new hobby of kuska and spoon carving.
      All the best.
      👍👍

  • @christineriley1295
    @christineriley1295 Год назад +2

    That bench is brilliant! I aim to make one soon. Thanks for sharing!

  • @AtEboli
    @AtEboli 2 года назад +2

    That rope vice was really a good idea. I also liked that system you used earlier in the video where you had a piece of wood wedged between your pole and another piece of wood to hold the piece while you used your draw knife. Some good tips!

  • @russellmenser7749
    @russellmenser7749 Год назад +2

    Such a good video thank you. I also like the thing you made to hold the log earlier in the video the standing vice thing. I would love to see a video on that if you don't already have one I am going to look now. Just wanted to say how I like the rope vice also very good video.

  • @otterriveroutdoors5309
    @otterriveroutdoors5309 8 лет назад +1

    Sweet project! I have been planning to make one of those for my spoon projects. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +Otter River Outdoors Glad it helped inspire you, bud. I'm building one for my shop as well. Don't know why I haven't built one of these before now :)

  • @erichays7993
    @erichays7993 7 лет назад

    That was awesome! Yet another inspirational video.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      Glad to hear your feedback, my friend! You've got a few projects to work on now. ;)

  • @BigAlNaAlba
    @BigAlNaAlba 6 лет назад +1

    That is a fantastic idea with the twisted cord "hold down". I will be building a few of these in the Scottish woods tomorrow. Thanks for posting.

  • @Survivalathome
    @Survivalathome 8 лет назад +1

    Well done, brother! I especially love the rope vice. That's pure genius!!

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +Survival at Home Appreciate it, Patrick! I'd never seen that rope trick before and thought I'd give it a try. Worked like a champ!

  • @michaelj2536
    @michaelj2536 6 лет назад +3

    Hey great bench. I was a chain saw carver for years. Now all I wanna do is traditional stuff. Your bench is a great model to see how it's done. Well made and well thought out. Thanks !

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  6 лет назад +1

      Many thanks, Michael! Hope this helps in your journey.

  • @ronjohnsonoutdoors339
    @ronjohnsonoutdoors339 8 лет назад

    That is awesome work, Todd!
    God bless
    Ron

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +Ron Johnson Outdoors Really appreciate you watching, Ron! Thank you, sir!

  • @OsborneExploration
    @OsborneExploration 6 месяцев назад

    That's an awesome and useful tool!
    You've inspired me to build one for myself.
    Thank you, and GOD bless!

  • @dominicm6144
    @dominicm6144 6 лет назад +1

    What a beautiful setup. I'd love to take a day pack out and just work there on some carvings. Thanks for the video.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  6 лет назад +1

      You ever in NE Georgia, look me up. Carving by the creek ain't bad.

  • @ChartreuseNature
    @ChartreuseNature 8 лет назад +1

    I'd say just one word about that : inspiring !
    Thanks for sharing. Gotta do one on my camp.
    Greetings from France.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +Outdoor un jour, outdoor toujours Thank you, sir. It's a great tool to have around.

  • @sosteve9113
    @sosteve9113 8 лет назад +1

    very nice set of tools,your working with
    thanks for showing
    atb
    steve
    thumb up friend

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +so steve My pleasure, Steve. Thanks for watching!

  • @percylewis7692
    @percylewis7692 4 года назад

    AWESOME job bro!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🔥🔥🔥

  • @DonLemont
    @DonLemont 7 лет назад

    thanks just what i needed to see today is Friday i will be using one by Sunday thanks for the great video and keep them coming.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      Hope it adds a little value, Don. Thanks for the support!

    • @DonLemont
      @DonLemont 7 лет назад

      value for sure its great cant thank you enough for the great videos.

  • @woodsmokewoodcraftschool3332
    @woodsmokewoodcraftschool3332 8 лет назад

    Good stuff there Todd. And a great spot to work some wood.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +Woodsmoke Woodcraft School Thanks, David! Just a little slice of peace in my world. Gotta build me a real shaving horse like yours out there.

  • @randalflagg9086
    @randalflagg9086 7 лет назад

    I'm in the process of making myself a carving bench from a piece of Ash I think I'm going to go with your design,great job!

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      Glad you like it, sir. Keep us posted on the progress. Many thanks!

  • @jsboyle3459
    @jsboyle3459 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful👍

  • @clayguinard3651
    @clayguinard3651 Год назад

    Very good video, thank you

  • @cosimoagostino3227
    @cosimoagostino3227 8 лет назад

    Good job great idea ty for sharing.

  • @gangawerks
    @gangawerks Год назад

    I like it. Thanks.

  • @AtlasReburdened
    @AtlasReburdened 5 лет назад +1

    If you were to affix a thicker section across those legs which had a hole through the center and a hole off a few inches to one side (both perpendicular to the main axis) , you could pass the rope through the center hole, wind it with a stick that can clear the legs, and drop an "L" or "T" shaped peg into the second hole so the end stick out and stops your winding stick from unwinding. That way you don't have to fuddle with tilting the winding stick to pass the legs.

  • @downeastprimitiveskills7688
    @downeastprimitiveskills7688 7 лет назад

    Nice break to hold the work, I will have to give that a go. super find on the folding drawknife. the T-auger, I use tape as well for depth markers, another way is to do a sample one inch deep hole and count the full turns then count by multiples to the depth needed. I guessing 12 turn per inch. I'm looking at setting up a bodger camp to get away from the hustle and bustle of my mill shop environment, just had tool. Working on a spring pole lathe now.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад +1

      Hope you film the spring pole build. That's one project on my to-do list.

  • @danmorgan3685
    @danmorgan3685 8 лет назад

    I really like what you did with the rope and hole. You wouldn't be able to move around if you were holding the rope with your foot. The peg holes aren't 100% needed as you could jam your work in place with more scrap wood but it does save a lot of effort and material. Makes me wish I had an auger. Hell I don't even have a proper log.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +Dan Morgan Thanks, Dan! I have a log that uses wedges to hold stock at camp but this windlass on my new bench is so much more effective. Look at antique stores and thrift shops for an auger. Love mine!

  • @jacobnonya9240
    @jacobnonya9240 7 лет назад

    awesome job. I'm a beginner Carver and been needing a good bench. think I'll try this

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад +1

      Glad you're getting started on a great hobby, Jacob! Thank you for watching and keep us posted on your progress.

    • @jacobnonya9240
      @jacobnonya9240 7 лет назад

      Survival Sherpa will do.

  • @jesseneedham4370
    @jesseneedham4370 4 года назад

    Brilliant!

  • @JulieHiltbrunner
    @JulieHiltbrunner 7 лет назад

    That's so clever! Subbed.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      Many thanks for watching and the sub, Julie!!

  • @robertlangley258
    @robertlangley258 7 лет назад

    Good video, good project, good job, I'm jealous as hell of your location. I could live right there if it were mine. Thanks bro

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      Yeah man, I'm fortunate! Appreciate your support, Robert!

  • @20p65s
    @20p65s 8 лет назад

    That's a win man.

  • @bluetoad2001
    @bluetoad2001 7 лет назад

    great piece of kit. you need a Bowl Adze. thanks for posting, you made amfine video and you have a nice place to work in the woods

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      Many thanks for taking time to watch and comment! Yup. A bowl adze would be a nice addition to my tool kit.

  • @22busy43
    @22busy43 3 года назад

    Very creative and effective. Now just to find a log.

  • @deanoboland
    @deanoboland 6 лет назад

    Nice work on the video mate

  • @OutoftheWoods0623
    @OutoftheWoods0623 8 лет назад

    Nice work

  • @santosmelendrez5048
    @santosmelendrez5048 Год назад

    Muy buen video amigo saludos

  • @asaalul4561
    @asaalul4561 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent work you did in the woods. If I may suggest, adding braces for the legs would make it even sturdier. Thank you for the video.

  • @_Korinzu
    @_Korinzu 8 лет назад

    I'll have to make one!

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +todd collings Shouldn't take you too long on this project, Todd. Pretty simple. Just takes a bit of sweat equity.

  • @jameswhitt4345
    @jameswhitt4345 7 лет назад

    very good

  • @manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965
    @manbunnmcfanypakjustacoolg4965 5 лет назад +1

    I just built something similar from an old 4×6 beam. Wish I would have watched this first.

  • @BigHat83
    @BigHat83 6 лет назад

    Nice vid. Liked and subscribed

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  6 лет назад

      Many thanks, Bighat! Nice to have you along.

  • @RuggedOutdoorz
    @RuggedOutdoorz 8 лет назад

    God I love this video thanks for sharing this I have subbed you so I can keep up to date with your video's

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      Many thanks for the support and sub! Really appreciate you watching. Hope it adds some value.

    • @eddietafoya4105
      @eddietafoya4105 7 лет назад

      That bow saw tension idea was damn genius! Thank you

  • @brianalan9370
    @brianalan9370 5 лет назад

    Great video, thanks! What if you made the legs one foot longer but buried that extra foot in the ground for more stability?

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  5 лет назад

      That would certainly work for stability but I like to have it mobile. Appreciate the comment and your support, Brian!

  • @jaytech4082
    @jaytech4082 4 года назад

    u just change my carving man! =)

  • @billyjoedenny
    @billyjoedenny 8 лет назад

    turned out to be a great work table..
    ..bill

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +billy joe denny I really like it. Gotta get some projects going on it.

  • @humanhanddesign8857
    @humanhanddesign8857 8 лет назад

    That rope clamp is a great idea. You could even brace the two legs and throw some sand bags over them to really secure the bench. Damn cool video though.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +Human Hand Design Thanks for watching! I haven't found the need to anchor the legs yet. Good suggestion though.

  • @kimepp2216
    @kimepp2216 5 лет назад

    Nice work. You should try a pole lathe next.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  5 лет назад

      I've been threatening to try one for while now. Thank you, Kim!

  • @tonyfelts1512
    @tonyfelts1512 6 лет назад

    old ways....keep it up Bro

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  6 лет назад

      I like new stuff as long as it's old, lol.

  • @weedeater64
    @weedeater64 4 года назад

    What size is that auger and where do you get one of those from?

  • @gpvaneron1584
    @gpvaneron1584 8 лет назад

    haha. glad im not the only one that tapes my beam augur for depth

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      lol, an old carpentry trick my dad taught me. Thanks for watching.

  • @middelhedeeinstk5848
    @middelhedeeinstk5848 7 лет назад

    Hi..nice carving bench : -) how did you do the horizontal cut in the middle section?

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад +2

      Sawed down vertically in sections to the desired depth and knocked the sections loose with my ax. Then trim them up with the ax to flatten the surface.

  • @rottiejakeluke
    @rottiejakeluke 3 года назад

    What size (diameter) auger did you use? Thanks

  • @TinkeringWithTim
    @TinkeringWithTim 3 месяца назад

    Do you have some basic dimensions on this or follow up comments after a couple years of use? What would you do differently. How long is the log and what are the basic dimensions of stuff. Thanks

  • @watermain48
    @watermain48 8 лет назад

    I like that bench Todd, thanks for sharing it with us. What brand is that gouge you''re using, it looks like a good one.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      Thanks, Bill! That's a Hirsch bent gouge. I got if from Highland Woodworking in ATL. Love it!

    • @watermain48
      @watermain48 8 лет назад

      Tks

  • @susanp.collins7834
    @susanp.collins7834 5 месяцев назад

    Is that padauk or purpleheart - not the big chunk, the stick thingy...

  • @Jason52597
    @Jason52597 6 лет назад

    What width is your Auger?

  • @bushfosterdad
    @bushfosterdad 7 лет назад

    What diameter is the auger you used for the leg holes?
    TIA!

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      Inch and a quarter, though I've used one inch as well.

  • @maxpolaris99
    @maxpolaris99 4 месяца назад

    what size is the auger?

  • @bushfosterdad
    @bushfosterdad 7 лет назад

    Pardon a mundane question, what diameter auger is that!
    TIA!

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      That one is 1.25" I do believe. I've used larger and smaller (min. 1") on cedar benches before. Nothing mundane about that, Ted. Thanks for the question and watching the stuff!

  • @jayn9559
    @jayn9559 2 года назад +1

    Long time listener, first time commenter, where can you get a cheap augor? Like the one you got there,

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  2 года назад

      I come across these often in antique stores at reasonable prices.

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  2 года назад

      I come across these often in antique stores at reasonable prices.

  • @davidmashburn9243
    @davidmashburn9243 8 лет назад

    RE: south african tinder tube. Finding 100% cotton mop material is difficult at best
    Go to the Wick Store, they sell tube wicking in 1/4" size,100% cotton. I cut 5 pieces the
    length of the tube and pushed them in. Works great, ignites easily with flint and steel
    and really cranks. David Mashburn

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  8 лет назад

      +David Mashburn Good idea on using the tube wicking, David. I bet it does do the trick!

  • @Ruralset
    @Ruralset 5 лет назад

    Hey just bought an auger and its not going in ... what do I do

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  5 лет назад +1

      May need to be sharpened if it's an old used one.

  • @neilmarshall5087
    @neilmarshall5087 5 лет назад

    Just thought - 'woooh he's stuck a hand powered drill on the end'.....
    Silly me.
    Be a good idea for a future video for you. Don't remember having seen one made in a camp yet.

  • @tonyfelts1512
    @tonyfelts1512 4 года назад

    I got to make me one

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  4 года назад

      They're helpful for lots of things. Thanks brother.

  • @leifforrest
    @leifforrest 6 лет назад

    This type of work bench is called a clave.

  • @laz0rama
    @laz0rama 2 года назад +1

    i am guessing all that wood is already dry?

  • @abc030cba
    @abc030cba 7 лет назад

    Where can I buy that auger?

    • @SurvivalSherpa
      @SurvivalSherpa  7 лет назад

      I found this one at an antique store. You can probably find some online though.

    • @abc030cba
      @abc030cba 7 лет назад

      Survival Sherpa How is it called in English? I'm not native English.

  • @susanp.collins7834
    @susanp.collins7834 5 месяцев назад

    Now maybe weigh those legs down with some kind of brick attachment. It seems very wobbly to me.

  • @clayguinard3651
    @clayguinard3651 Год назад

    Why do you keep hitting that piece of wood I don't really understand that?

  • @druid799
    @druid799 3 года назад

    Shamelessly stole your awesome idea for the twisted cordage vice for my log carving bench , only difference with my bench is I’ve only got the full width of the log at one end unlike yours with the two sections , so I can lock a length of timber crossways like your self but I can also lock it in length ways on to it and use a couple of the pegs to stop it ‘swinging’ from side to side if it’s a longer length . 👍