I see all sorts of comments about wasted wood, but I suspect that if they had a chainsaw way back when this was the only way they wouldn't use it anyways. The planks they get like that have nearly all the grain parallel to the board - stronger and more consistent! Bows were made in the same way. Curves could be straightened, but if you saw your board out you can't fix the grain that isn't working with you.
If you look at the plank the grain shows sap and heartwood so the grain isn't as you'd expect. Its the same cross cut as Scandinavian skis. Different to bows which carry the grain left to right with a whole ring on the front. This plank would be grain front to back if held flat out in front of you. Interesting idea, I wouldn't have thought it would be stronger or more flexible. Fantastic skills and craft. Thanks!!!
Thank you- a great demonstration of old world techniques. I dare say the whining pajama boys complaining on this thread couldn't have lived a week living this lifestyle. Thanks again for the history lesson.
Wow, this was fantastic. Put some more up!
Excellent video on riven board technique! Thanks for sharing it
Incredible skill! Big thumbs up!
Great sound work!
Thank you. Very informative video. Repeating history with modern designing aids.
I see all sorts of comments about wasted wood, but I suspect that if they had a chainsaw way back when this was the only way they wouldn't use it anyways. The planks they get like that have nearly all the grain parallel to the board - stronger and more consistent! Bows were made in the same way. Curves could be straightened, but if you saw your board out you can't fix the grain that isn't working with you.
It looks so fun. But u know its crazy hard work. People back in the day worked so hard.
The sound of wood is fantastic
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
If you look at the plank the grain shows sap and heartwood so the grain isn't as you'd expect. Its the same cross cut as Scandinavian skis. Different to bows which carry the grain left to right with a whole ring on the front. This plank would be grain front to back if held flat out in front of you. Interesting idea, I wouldn't have thought it would be stronger or more flexible. Fantastic skills and craft. Thanks!!!
Your'e a strong man, John. Aye, a might too strong. (Name that old commercial)
Excellent video .. thank you @69penetrator69. Really educational and enjoyable.
You have got to be kidding me. . . these guys are dedicated to OLD SCHOOL jeeezzzz
+ScrewDrvr not likely - there are plenty of uses for wood chips, especially when one's home is in Scandinavia and heated with wood fires.
good job love the determination
thiswas very educational, actually. also very satisfying to watch.
nice use of the old Beetles
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respect one day I want to be able to build a boat like that
Thank you- a great demonstration of old world techniques. I dare say the whining pajama boys complaining on this thread couldn't have lived a week living this lifestyle. Thanks again for the history lesson.