6 Tips to reduce the risk that your Cup/Kuksa get shrinkage cracks

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
  • In this video I will give you 6 tricks to avoid shrinkage craks during the drying process.
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  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 2 года назад +37

    The graphics of the proper place to take the wood blank from the tree were perfect. Excellent tips and instructions. ✌

  • @swtsoph
    @swtsoph 2 года назад +32

    Felix, you are an excellent teacher. You explain everything clearly and simply, and you never sound like you're talking down to us. I have learned so much from your videos - thank you!

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  Год назад +3

      Wowww, your feedback make me happy! Thank you!

  • @leslieaustin151
    @leslieaustin151 18 дней назад

    More Bushcraft Brilliance from the practical Swiss instructor! Thanks Felix. I’ve just started whittling and making stuff with my two youngest grandsons, and I’m trying like mad to stay just in front of them so I can help them progress. Your videos are a wonderful resource and will never age! Les in UK 🇬🇧

  • @lino5167
    @lino5167 2 года назад +7

    I once called Mr. Immler "The Victorigod", now I want to add a different nickname "The Kuksaint". I'm pretty sure I'll keep adding nicknames to the list, since this gentleman is an endless source of top level knowledge.

  • @CanetCinema2024
    @CanetCinema2024 Год назад +7

    I have made few "kuksas" out of birch tree curls. Those are of course quite difficult to get, but very good material for this kind of work. My friend who gave me those curls said that one must boil the material for 6 to 8 hours in salt water and the salt must be rough sea salt. I did that boiling and have had no cracks in ready objects. Also there was guidance how to threat the new kuksa. Pour some brandy in the cup and let it stay until wood "drinks" the liquid, pour more, let it go in - repeat several times.

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot for your valluable tips!!

  • @davidbenner2289
    @davidbenner2289 2 года назад +33

    Another excellent class! We have decided to give a copy of your book on whittling with corresponding Fieldmaster or Huntsman Victorinox Swiss Army Knife to each grandchild as they become mature enough to be trained in the use of a knife. I gave my recent book purchased to my oldest grandson, 8 years old. Planned crafts make it easier for grandfather. Thank you. The genius of Switzerland and the Swiss can be seen in you and the love you have in your work. Bravo!

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +5

      Thank you so much for your nice feedback and your fantastic support!

    • @Bushmen918
      @Bushmen918 2 года назад +5

      I did the same thing kind of David, I have two nephews 9 and 10 and I got them Tinkers and "Whittling in the Wild" I am pretty sure they subscribe once they read the book , This is the kind of craft and skill set should be thought in school .

    • @davidbenner2289
      @davidbenner2289 2 года назад +4

      @@Bushmen918 I have nine children. All adults now. 19 grandchildren, for now. The children old enough are deprived, living on a farm with various animals and poultry. And banded Galloway cows. A clear, fresh water river runs through their farm, fenced off from any farm run off. In the Highlands of West Virginia. They have access to thousands of acres of pasture and forests. It is a hard life for them, to live in all that natural beauty and clean, fresh environment. Someone has to live the life. Lol!

    • @ZippedUpKitz
      @ZippedUpKitz 2 года назад +2

      @@davidbenner2289 sounds like Heaven to me!

    • @davidbenner2289
      @davidbenner2289 2 года назад +2

      @@ZippedUpKitz the tourist adds and brochures are emblazoned with "West Virginia. Almost Heaven". I lived in the Highlands of West Virginia in the wilderness area for eleven year, commuting to one of my fire stations 73 to 97 miles away, near Washington DC. I moved closer when I grudgingly took a promotion, now living in what some call one of the most beautiful places in the World: the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia! My distant American Indian ancestry hunted the lands I now live on (I was born and raised overseas). I'm looking to leave the area, maybe move near my son after my passes, she being in the final stage of Alzheimer's, organic brain disease. I am most respectful of Felix Immler and his work. Few are as good in presentation of his skill and genius. If I ever get to Switzerland (I left Europe 46 years, my German language skills so good that you did not know I was an American. My first languages were age appropriate Japanese and Fujien. Now, I have forgotten most of the many languages from disuse) I will make a point to take him and his family out to dinner a few times! The man is a genius!

  • @CptnSavage
    @CptnSavage 6 месяцев назад +2

    Felix I have to tell you that you presented the material and tips in a very well thoughtout and knowledgeable way. As you described each tip and why it made sense, I could see in my mind that you have both a lot of experience and have given each tip a lot of thought before presenting it to us. Thank you my friend for all your expeience and guidence. It is greatly appreciated mate.

  • @MikePeaceWoodturning
    @MikePeaceWoodturning 2 года назад +2

    I am a woodturner and you covered a lot of the basics of drying wood bowls.

  • @user-cs3hi8zp7p
    @user-cs3hi8zp7p 2 месяца назад +1

    Great, plainly spoken & so very useful tips..thank you very much for this!! I need all the carving tips I can get, so its much appreciated, Felix🙏
    💪😎👍

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 месяца назад

      Thanks a lot for your kind comment!

  • @jeffnotti9932
    @jeffnotti9932 2 года назад +36

    Now THIS is a very usful video.. Buscraft requres 1 very important thing: knowing and understanding wood! Perfect tips The knowledge of the structure of wood is a must for not only every wood worker but ever bush crafter as well... it has always been my postion that Bushcraft is nothing more than woodworking.... < J

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot for your super interesting feedback dear Jeff!

    • @otroblogdemarcelo
      @otroblogdemarcelo 2 года назад +2

      Yes, most of the videos show the carving process. A few chat about the fact that you need to collect the shavings to slow the drying process. I believe is the first time I saw this in a practical video.
      I have been lucky in my first (and only) kuksa because I have a great mentor who warn me about that and how to avoid it!
      Thanks again for sharing !
      Cheers!

    • @PlainsmansCabin
      @PlainsmansCabin 2 года назад +1

      Yes, esp. green wood working!

  • @randomescu
    @randomescu 2 года назад

    when a famous fellow youtouber said he watch only one other knife youtube channel i was sure he talk about yours!
    great video, as always.

  • @bombproofbushcraft
    @bombproofbushcraft 2 года назад +8

    Another Fantastic video Felix. Always enjoy watching your videos as they are filled with great info, and you go through the steps needed to 'show' exactly what you mean visually. I know you take some time in the editing process and I wanted to let you know it does not go unnoticed! Keep the great videos coming. Thanks Felix!

  • @ZippedUpKitz
    @ZippedUpKitz 2 года назад +3

    ROFL…. Good thing I understand German…. I got a good laugh when I saw the title, "6 Tips Against Cracks." It caught me off guard at first because I didn’t see who it was from as the notice popped up on my Apple Watch. The screen is so small that you don’t get the whole picture without scrolling….
    Since this is a family channel, I will be good and not say what went through my mind at first! lol… another excellent video meine fruende!!!!

  • @Taromovies
    @Taromovies 2 года назад +8

    Thanks Felix for all the effort to creating such informative graphics and the very easy understandable explanations, never stop learning from each other my friend, see you soon, Taro

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +1

      Glad you like them! Haaa haaa ha , dieses Video ist mit ab... die Veröffentlichung war nicht heute geplant! Jonu... :-D

    • @Taromovies
      @Taromovies 2 года назад

      @@FelixImmler ja hab mich schon gewundert aber Ausnahmen bestätigen die Regel 😃👍

  • @Gryphon_Hawke
    @Gryphon_Hawke 4 месяца назад

    Thanks Felix. I am new to woodcrafting and I find your videos very helpful

  • @kiviuq1552
    @kiviuq1552 2 года назад +1

    Always humble, always smiling and always with excellent guidance. Felix is the best! Danke!!

  • @capedmarauder2055
    @capedmarauder2055 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for a great video. I wish I had watched this before starting my Kuksa project! I have already gone through 5 'perfect' pieces of wood, only to get cracks at the end, or beginning or whenever! Going to keep looking for a better piece of wood.

  • @timcoker5732
    @timcoker5732 2 года назад +7

    Such a great lesson, I’ve never attempted a carving, this is great.

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      You should! Thanks for your comment dear Tim!

  • @ctoscano100
    @ctoscano100 2 года назад

    You are the best, Felix !!! Great video !!! Thank you for all !!!
    Regards from Brazil !!! Sgt Toscano

  • @latemcire8387
    @latemcire8387 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for the information! I’ve wondered how people keep green wood projects from checking. Looking forward to experimenting

  • @RuhrpottOutdoor
    @RuhrpottOutdoor 2 года назад +1

    Useful as always my friend. Looking forward to see you soon…

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +1

      ja ja, Säge und Schanz gebrauch man ganz! 🤣🤣

    • @RuhrpottOutdoor
      @RuhrpottOutdoor 2 года назад

      Haha, gut gemerkt. Bei der nächsten Lektion lernen wir dann Reime zum Thema Feuer! 😂

  • @babthooka
    @babthooka Год назад

    The way you speak is fantastic! Very inspirational in so many ways!
    Thanks.

  • @QuantumMechanic_88
    @QuantumMechanic_88 2 года назад +4

    What an impressive presentation . Great explanation with excellent visuals and editing . Thank You Felix .

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +1

      Many thanks! I am happy that you like it!

  • @gizmocarr3093
    @gizmocarr3093 2 года назад +1

    You make great points not for just making cups but for spoons too. If you position your bowl in the wood in your way it makes carving it less work. The round limb makes it less work to shape the bowl. I form the bowl first then shape the handle and top. I leave an inch or more of the sawn ends on till last. You can make two at once if the wood is clean of knots. I just carve two bowls beside each other with the handles facing left and right. I leave an inch between them. I use a small saw, hatchet, and gouge, draw knife, hook knife and 2-inch wood carving knife. It is important your tools be sharp; if the cuts you make are smooth you have a sharp tool. I need at least a gouge or hook knife to make a bowl. I never had any I made crack or split. I do seal the things I make with walnut oil and a little warm softened beeswax. I like your spoon wrench idea; they make me laugh. ✨🔪✨🪓🦉

  • @CarlCampbell
    @CarlCampbell 2 года назад

    Can't believe this wonderful video is free!

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot Carl. Your compliment makes me happy!

  • @hawk2million
    @hawk2million 2 года назад +2

    Really useful. I've only made 2 and they both cracked. Perhaps now I will have a better chance of success! Thank you Felix.

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      I hope the video was helpful for you..

  • @otroblogdemarcelo
    @otroblogdemarcelo 2 года назад +1

    Thanks! Cheers from Argentina!

  • @clintonroushff7068
    @clintonroushff7068 2 года назад +1

    Always good to see you again.
    Take care

  • @mbarr1029
    @mbarr1029 2 года назад +2

    Thank you Felix. This will save so many hours of work to not end up in disappointment. I had spent 3 hours on a cup and it broke in half last week. I was so disappointed. Ok PISSED OFF.

  • @unitytira4954
    @unitytira4954 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing these 6 principles. I will follow your instructions. Blessings.

  • @Ursusism
    @Ursusism Год назад

    Thank you! Perfect video. English is foreign language for me. So, thanks for a simply explanation and drownings.

  • @suecollins3246
    @suecollins3246 2 года назад

    Those diagrams show the problem _perfectly_ ! I understand it better now.

  • @hortensialopez9296
    @hortensialopez9296 2 года назад +1

    Simple but very important tips

  • @maspio99
    @maspio99 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips really helpful, I give back to you a tips, put the camera just little bit up to the eye level. The background will be less sky and more ground. You will avoid the overexposure behind you. 👋

  • @outdoorwoodchipps3107
    @outdoorwoodchipps3107 2 года назад

    In addition, let it dry in a cool and „humid“ place. The drying process is slower but with less chances of cracks. Excsllent video. Keep on filming.

  • @TheWaggaBloke
    @TheWaggaBloke 2 года назад

    Felix you’ve done it again Mate! Brilliant Job

  • @ehoenig
    @ehoenig 2 года назад +1

    with my cup I made I also had cracks and now I know why, so thank you for the video. I mixed wood glue with sawdust and filled up these cracks and after drying worked with sandpaper. This at least made the cracks disappear completely for the eye and made it waterproof. I used this mixture also when hand-crafting wooden scales for my swiss army knife. Sandpaper makes these glue parts disappear completely 👍🏻

  • @rob-in-peru
    @rob-in-peru 2 года назад +1

    Good to see you back with a new video. Inspired to get myself a log now. Must carry on with the sawing. Look forward to the next video.

  • @JossWaddy
    @JossWaddy Год назад +1

    These tips are GOLD!

  • @MrZiglvleit
    @MrZiglvleit 2 года назад

    I learned some little but important things from you again Felix, thanks!

  • @-abheda
    @-abheda 2 года назад +1

    love it, felix! i SO appreciate you, your vids and information you share which feels like the warm glow from the light of a fire of knowledge that is steadily growing inside me - useful, useful stuff! thanks, felix! :D

  • @blackhatbushcraft
    @blackhatbushcraft 2 года назад +1

    I always enjoy your content my friend! Thank you for sharing! Take care.

  • @scotttaxdal7847
    @scotttaxdal7847 2 года назад

    Very well explained!

  • @piercecottingham
    @piercecottingham 2 года назад

    Thank God for this dude

  • @spookshelves9834
    @spookshelves9834 2 года назад +1

    I planning to go camping in the next couple years or so and want to do some experiments while out, your channel is a godsend. I have the say they're also weirdly calming to watch

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment!

  • @vozmediano1981
    @vozmediano1981 2 года назад

    I'm grateful so much to find your channel!!!! Thanks

  • @rustem_aliev
    @rustem_aliev 2 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @OsborneExploration
    @OsborneExploration 7 месяцев назад

    VERY helpful information Felix!
    Thank you!👍👍

  • @brianjensen6724
    @brianjensen6724 2 года назад

    Thanks again for another informative video!

  • @danhaywood5696
    @danhaywood5696 Год назад +1

    Awesome. You always make sense of everything and provide powerful information, easy to understand. Very nice.

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback!

  • @allinthewoods
    @allinthewoods 2 года назад

    Thank you for all the informations.

  • @WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsPals
    @WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsPals 2 года назад +1

    Great tips, Felix!

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching my video!

  • @MsRoselace
    @MsRoselace Год назад

    Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing with us your knowledge!

  • @patrickharmon9459
    @patrickharmon9459 2 года назад

    Very good tips, they make good sense 👍

  • @willikebari5478
    @willikebari5478 2 года назад +1

    Lieber Felix, vielen Dank für diese Tipps! 👍👍👍 Ich bin kein großer Schnitzer und auf so etwas hätte ich niemals geachtet! Wieder was gelernt von dir, so wie immer bei deinen tollen Videos!👍
    Ganz liebe Grüße aus Oberösterreich in die schöne Schweiz und ein schönes Wochenende!

  • @dennislindenpellinge
    @dennislindenpellinge 2 года назад +4

    Yes, a great lesson. Thank You !

  • @johneriksen5504
    @johneriksen5504 2 года назад

    Better explanations of why than many other carvers

  • @leroymontano9080
    @leroymontano9080 Год назад +1

    Your a great teacher my friend

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 2 года назад

    Great tips Felix. I have experienced much of what you showed us. My next cup will be better. Take care.

  • @LitoGeorge
    @LitoGeorge 2 месяца назад +1

    Great tips Mr Immler!

  • @Imightberiding
    @Imightberiding 2 года назад

    Your excellent solid information & tutoring has no cracks in it. Nicely done.

  • @anthonybarra2391
    @anthonybarra2391 2 года назад

    Good tips thank you felix

  • @adventourgirl1096
    @adventourgirl1096 3 месяца назад

    I just found your videos and subscribed. I love your tips and how you explain things. I love your smile too 😊. Keep making great content!

  • @royburris4126
    @royburris4126 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Felix that was very helpful i wondered why my cups were cracking now I know

  • @Blackfaded
    @Blackfaded 2 года назад +1

    Super wertvolles Video! Vielen Dank!

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Vielen Dank für das tolle Feedback!

  • @johngreener5401
    @johngreener5401 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Like the honesty too!

  • @TheScoundrel70
    @TheScoundrel70 2 года назад +4

    This is excellent Felix, thank you! Really well presented and explained too.

  • @backyardoutdoorsman8282
    @backyardoutdoorsman8282 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the information. When I build your wrench carving tool, I will try to make my first cup . You are inspiring me to carve.

  • @doncarleone973
    @doncarleone973 2 года назад +1

    I love this video! Thank you Mr. Immler for all that you do. ✌️

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

  • @andreas8773
    @andreas8773 2 года назад +1

    Tolles Video, mit einer Menge von Tipps. Vielen Dank.

  • @mackgmoney1515
    @mackgmoney1515 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Felix!!!

  • @richjageman3976
    @richjageman3976 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for all of your videos, I have learned much from them.

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Glad to hear that. Thanks a lot Rich!

  • @joanneg7646
    @joanneg7646 Год назад +1

    I learned the most from what you just said. Thank you for inside knowledge regarding wood working.

  • @dougcoleman9126
    @dougcoleman9126 2 года назад

    Thanks for the near tips

  • @pulseoftheland
    @pulseoftheland Год назад +1

    what a lovely person you are and such helpful tips! thank you :)

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  Год назад

      Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback!

  • @nomadichunter2818
    @nomadichunter2818 2 года назад

    Very great tips as allways Felix! Super interesting. I allways cracked my pots, maybe this time I can get it to work for these tips! Thank you very much.

  • @ManuOutdoor
    @ManuOutdoor 2 года назад +1

    Super Video! Vielen Dank für die Tipps, Kuksa Master!

  • @causmogroov3764
    @causmogroov3764 2 года назад

    Felix!!! Thank you! As usual, you rock this! Perfect timing. Was just about to follow your tutorial on making a spoon knife.

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Oh, thanks for visiting my channel!

  • @rickysharp4223
    @rickysharp4223 2 года назад +1

    Hi and thank you for all the information.

  • @user-fb8uc8gg2x
    @user-fb8uc8gg2x 2 года назад +1

    So straightforward and useful. Thank you for the tips! What kind of finish do you prefer for a kuksa?

  • @davidsain2129
    @davidsain2129 2 года назад +3

    I love all your wisdom. Always great videos. I am happy that you have emptied your stress buckets! Stress is nasty stuff.

  • @LAKingsFan90
    @LAKingsFan90 2 года назад

    Felix I really appreciate these videos the effort you make to provide us with english videos are very helpful I thank you friend.
    🇺🇸 🔪 🇨🇭 ✌

  • @Explorerwolf
    @Explorerwolf 2 года назад

    Great advice. a greeting friend Felix!

  • @caroleelagrone9729
    @caroleelagrone9729 2 года назад

    Thank you very much!!!

  • @breaking_bear
    @breaking_bear 2 года назад +1

    Great video and helped me out alot!

  • @mattlawrence8044
    @mattlawrence8044 2 года назад +1

    DCA from KnifeCenter recommended your channel and now I'm hooked. Great content. Subbed and Liked.

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +1

      Hello Matt. Can you send me the link? Thanks a lot!

    • @mattlawrence8044
      @mattlawrence8044 2 года назад

      @@FelixImmler ruclips.net/video/xGddiZGBQV4/видео.html @15:40. Cheers.

  • @ForestWanderer_YT
    @ForestWanderer_YT 11 месяцев назад

    This is very good information! Thank you very much!

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks a lot for watching!

  • @sergechernyshov5264
    @sergechernyshov5264 2 года назад +4

    Фелікс мудрий хлопака. Завжди каже гарні та корисні речі. 👍

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +2

      Дуже дякую !

    • @sergechernyshov5264
      @sergechernyshov5264 2 года назад

      Мне понравилась подача Феликса. Очень органично вписывается в нашей действительности)

  • @KettleCamping
    @KettleCamping 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for this video which is full of very helpful tips. Am no expert but the core or heart of a tree is also usually softer and easier to carve. Your point of the outside being harder and more water-proof is a key one. Thanks again and cheers! 🇨🇦

  • @sosteve9113
    @sosteve9113 2 года назад +1

    Great tips,i must try to make one.
    Thanks for showing Felix

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад

      Any time! next Week comes an other Video to this topic!

  • @oliverw.1822
    @oliverw.1822 2 года назад +1

    Schöne Erklärung 👍 vielen Dank dafür.
    Viele Grüße aus dem Remstal

  • @denniscrowley8517
    @denniscrowley8517 2 года назад

    I Love this man.! So ein kerl.

  • @ClaytonFalo
    @ClaytonFalo 2 года назад +2

    Super
    Mega
    Danke!!!

  • @davidkurle5418
    @davidkurle5418 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this wonderful lesson, my friend. Have a great weekend!

  • @johnglennon4245
    @johnglennon4245 2 года назад

    Great information

  • @shopnwoods9901
    @shopnwoods9901 2 года назад +1

    Thanks
    You answered a lot of questions I had.

  • @HariKristiyanto
    @HariKristiyanto 2 года назад

    It's problem when making kuksa, thank you for tips 👍

  • @Jonessen
    @Jonessen 2 года назад +1

    Top Tips und nachvollziehbar. Klasse und schöne Dank 👍. You are the best 🤗

    • @FelixImmler
      @FelixImmler  2 года назад +1

      Freut mich sehr. Danke Jonnessen!

  • @stephanelachance6195
    @stephanelachance6195 2 года назад

    Last week I received my victorinox forester .....and then I discovered your chanel. Thank you Mr Immler for such interestings and informative videos.

  • @Traderjoe
    @Traderjoe 2 года назад +1

    Very useful information, Felix!