Anybody who has actually tried to play curling, learns quickly to respect the sport. It requires knowledge of angles like a billiards player, the balance and soft touch of a golfer, leaping leg strength of the blocks like a volleyballer, and the stratgemic mentality of a chess player. ....and if you have to use the broom...it requires respectable upper body endurance. As a former competitive hockey, chess and pool player, and a participant in Football, triathlon's and swimming, I have always found it a challenging and fun sport to play. I challenge all the naysayers to get on the ice and give it your best shot.
Thank you for posting this excellent clip! I haven't curled in a few years but watching this makes me want to so much more! I often wondered what went into making these. However, I heard that Ailsa Craig has closed down and it's now a wildlife refuge... maybe some form of agreement could be made to get the quarry running again...! There's only so much curling granite. Yes, the rocks ARE beautiful.
Fascinating. This is one of my favourite shows. I had no idea how curling stones were made, but I know it's a hard sport. I tried it last night for the first time in 21 years. I fell over while delivering a stone, and snapped my broom in half in the process. My friend fell earlier in the game and broke his collarbone. Our team played 3 games, and never scored any points. My first rock delivery travelled only 20 feet. :-/
@ReginaldMaulding I agree. These things are so well crafted and just have an extraordinary look to them, it would be nice just to own one for novelty purposes.
The place is actually called "Ailsa Craig" It's a little island off the west coast, and if I walk about 5 minutes from my house, I can see it across the water :)
@prestigen19 It's more fun to watch when you read up on it, and realize how much skill and technique is really involved. It looks silly until you see that it's really difficult.
I'd like to see how the electronic Curling Stones are made. Those which have LEDs telling if the hand was released too late. Curling is my favorite sport #1 and it is really interesting to see how the players think like Chess players. Curling is called Chess on ice because it needs much intelligence and you must think everything advance. I believe that many of Curling watchers are chess players too.
holy shit, it isn't just me! How it's mad really is a stoner show. You ever try to watch this stuff not high? it's okay if boring, but after a joint it's soooooo awesome.
ahsure, that would have been considered a stupid way of doing it 100 years ago too ;) but the reason they use the spring is because direct pressure from the hydraulic ram can crack the stone, so the spring dampens the force. a better way of doing that would be to have the spring inside a metal guide tube so only 2 inches on either side are exposed, that way if it does slip its not coming out the side and taking your guts out
To all you doubters and naysayers out there who think this is a joke a challenge you to go try it yourself! Less than two years ago it taught the same things you are, this is not a sport, there is no athleticism involved, this is a joke. I have heard it all because i have said it all until i tried it for myself and now i play a minimum of three time a week, it is a sport, there is skill involved and there is some athleticism involved. If you don't believe me that is fine but please go try it yourself and i will put money on it that most of you will change your mind. GO TRY IT!
Sinky as much as us westerners hate it. Aluminum has had three names since it’s discovery. 1812, coined by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), from alumina, name given 18c. to aluminum oxide, from Latin alumen "alum" (see alum). Davy originally called it alumium (1808), then amended this to aluminum, which remains the U.S. word, but British editors in 1812 further amended it to aluminium, the modern preferred British form, to better harmonize with other metallic element names (sodium, potassium, etc.).
Here we go... 1812, coined by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), from alumina, name given 18c. to aluminum oxide, from Latin alumen "alum" (see alum). Davy originally called it alumium (1808), then amended this to aluminum, which remains the U.S. word, but British editors in 1812 further amended it to aluminium, the modern preferred British form, to better harmonize with other metallic element names (sodium, potassium, etc.).
I wonder how much it cost and how much demand there is for curling stones? How do they even earn a profit? Also, the video is from 2008 from a show a bit earlier than that, no shit it's 240p.
Yeah, when that spring pops out of its footings it's gonna tear that man's belly, chest, throat and chin clean off. Important rule of living: don't die at work. It's shameful.
I never knew curling required such high technology! Why not just use some kind of modern cement and plastic coating for impact resistance. Oh well, if its making jobs for Scots, then I am happy.
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Anybody who has actually tried to play curling, learns quickly to respect the sport. It requires knowledge of angles like a billiards player, the balance and soft touch of a golfer, leaping leg strength of the blocks like a volleyballer, and the stratgemic mentality of a chess player. ....and if you have to use the broom...it requires respectable upper body endurance. As a former competitive hockey, chess and pool player, and a participant in Football, triathlon's and swimming, I have always found it a challenging and fun sport to play. I challenge all the naysayers to get on the ice and give it your best shot.
I love the concentration on the faces of the lady curlers as they make their throw or whatever the term is. It's a very ASMR sport.
I just love the blasting machine's name!
I always love when the company makes whatever it is for how it made
Thank you for posting this excellent clip! I haven't curled in a few years but watching this makes me want to so much more! I often wondered what went into making these.
However, I heard that Ailsa Craig has closed down and it's now a wildlife refuge... maybe some form of agreement could be made to get the quarry running again...! There's only so much curling granite.
Yes, the rocks ARE beautiful.
Fascinating. This is one of my favourite shows. I had no idea how curling stones were made, but I know it's a hard sport. I tried it last night for the first time in 21 years. I fell over while delivering a stone, and snapped my broom in half in the process. My friend fell earlier in the game and broke his collarbone.
Our team played 3 games, and never scored any points.
My first rock delivery travelled only 20 feet. :-/
Ah, another one of the things I've often wondered now answered, thanks 👍
For some reason I really love craft work with clay or stones, it just looks so fun to do!
Someone, somewhere, has an office full of of some really cool shit all engraved "How It's Made". LOVE this show. Never boring.
I just love that show! It's cool to get to know stuff like that.
Did anyone else notice how that baseball player almost faceplanted because he was tripping on the bat?
I have to say this is my sport, I love being a curler and its a huge family of curlers
janni slade you guys drop a lot of acid or what?
I know how to play curling and now I know how they're made! Cool! CCOH rocks!
Increible !!!!!... cuanto trabajo para que sea una piedra para que sea apta para el juego profesional !!!!.... viva el Curling !!!!!....
Omg, this is the video i have been looking for!! so exiting
@ReginaldMaulding
I agree. These things are so well crafted and just have an extraordinary look to them, it would be nice just to own one for novelty purposes.
The place is actually called "Ailsa Craig" It's a little island off the west coast, and if I walk about 5 minutes from my house, I can see it across the water :)
Slashbag69 the quarry or the factory?
Isn't Ailsa Craig a mountain that sits in the middle of a Loch ?
stnicholas54 No, it’s an island in the Firth of Clyde.
Can you see Russia from YOUR house?
You should grip up some of dose rocks mahhn.
Interesting...good vid...
those stones are so beautiful
That spring/press setup is terrifying
I agree about the show and ur handle had me laughing out loud like a fool in front of my PC. lol!
Thanks for the grainy video.
0:53 crazy shot
How It's Made is the best goddamn show ever.
Reminds me of LEGO Curling on Lego Ideas
BEST SHOW EVER
That is a skilled shot at the beginning.
yea i was thinking that as well. wounder how many times the spring shot out lol
I LOVE HOW ITS MADE
Same here
How long does it take the cutting and coring machines to do one stone?
@prestigen19 It's more fun to watch when you read up on it, and realize how much skill and technique is really involved. It looks silly until you see that it's really difficult.
I'd like to see how the electronic Curling Stones are made. Those which have LEDs telling if the hand was released too late. Curling is my favorite sport #1 and it is really interesting to see how the players think like Chess players. Curling is called Chess on ice because it needs much intelligence and you must think everything advance. I believe that many of Curling watchers are chess players too.
mattikaki I think it’s just the grip section that has the electronics.
Yeah the handle has RF electronics and pressure sensors that detect if you hold onto it past the foul line.
Probably has a sensor in the handle and a corresponding one by the side of the play area
I need to buy equipment and start making these!
I could make a fortune! I bet there are not many manufacturers of these.
One of the stranger British games I've come across. But then ice skating events could get boring.
@Srd1126
One of the quarries that they get the granite from is already shut down.
4:22 looks like the dude is playing a video game called "blast-it-all" XD
4:35 Nice
5:12 Nice
@Dreamtrain I doubt you could even stand on the ice, let alone throw a half decent shot.
THANK YOU
nice pro pic :3
The 240p is strong with this one.
the technology just isn't there yet
holy shit, it isn't just me! How it's mad really is a stoner show. You ever try to watch this stuff not high? it's okay if boring, but after a joint it's soooooo awesome.
ahsure, that would have been considered a stupid way of doing it 100 years ago too ;)
but the reason they use the spring is because direct pressure from the hydraulic ram can crack the stone, so the spring dampens the force.
a better way of doing that would be to have the spring inside a metal guide tube so only 2 inches on either side are exposed, that way if it does slip its not coming out the side and taking your guts out
Recommended after 13 Year GREAT..
Curling have to be the greatest sport in the world!
So, this sport was never competed before industrial machinery could be able to made the stones with such precision?
Do your research, curling has been dated back to the 16th century!
Now we know how, can someone please explain why?
@camo03
We had one in our school shop.
What is curling stone?
Curling is awesome. Watching it is unbearable, but playing it Is alot of fun.
To all you doubters and naysayers out there who think this is a joke a challenge you to go try it yourself! Less than two years ago it taught the same things you are, this is not a sport, there is no athleticism involved, this is a joke. I have heard it all because i have said it all until i tried it for myself and now i play a minimum of three time a week, it is a sport, there is skill involved and there is some athleticism involved. If you don't believe me that is fine but please go try it yourself and i will put money on it that most of you will change your mind. GO TRY IT!
Woah this time you were on time
how much does it cost for one of these things?
They showed it in their commercial of the upcoming season
stone quarries shut down all the time, but new ones open. Plus the earth keeps making more rocks all the time.
They look so smooth and shiny... i want to touch them
I like watching curling and listening to team mates yell their heads off! It must be great for grudges! It's fun to watch!
LOL at 0:17 , the batter kicks his bat twice.
I don't even curl and I just want to HAVE a curling stone that nice.
@Alonsovid204
No, curling is the best "sport" or whatever you want to call it.. In curling, everything is based on teamwork, and i like that
The saw at the quarry was made in Italy...
0:17 He nearly tripped on his own bat! Bat toss fail to the highest degree
I didn't even know that exists
Aloominum
Sinky as much as us westerners hate it. Aluminum has had three names since it’s discovery. 1812, coined by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), from alumina, name given 18c. to aluminum oxide, from Latin alumen "alum" (see alum). Davy originally called it alumium (1808), then amended this to aluminum, which remains the U.S. word, but British editors in 1812 further amended it to aluminium, the modern preferred British form, to better harmonize with other metallic element names (sodium, potassium, etc.).
Here we go...
1812, coined by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy (1778-1829), from alumina, name given 18c. to aluminum oxide, from Latin alumen "alum" (see alum). Davy originally called it alumium (1808), then amended this to aluminum, which remains the U.S. word, but British editors in 1812 further amended it to aluminium, the modern preferred British form, to better harmonize with other metallic element names (sodium, potassium, etc.).
curling is such a fun sport to play....HAAAAAARD HAAAAAAAAARD
I wonder how much it cost and how much demand there is for curling stones? How do they even earn a profit?
Also, the video is from 2008 from a show a bit earlier than that, no shit it's 240p.
How did they make these before computers and high speed grinders??
magic, duh
probably hand turned on a lathe or something
Curling...the most extreme sport ever!
i want to suction cup to take out car dents
I knew it, candy shell with a chocolate center.
3:46 jeez that is some sketch stuff there
Yeah, when that spring pops out of its footings it's gonna tear that man's belly, chest, throat and chin clean off. Important rule of living: don't die at work. It's shameful.
That baseball player threw the bat right in his own path and kicked it twice.
That spring press looks extremely dangerous
thats a beauty of a stone but would never play that game
kabayanhustler, why not? It’s a lot of fun!
The correct name for the source of Scottish granite is AILSA Craig - NOT Alissa Craig
I think Kays stones cost around $650 each, but you need 16 to play.
8 people thought Curling Stones just came from the store...
Curling = giant game of marbles.
my life is complete
Curiously, a curling stone weighs 2 and 6/7 stone.
I wanna learn the cold hard truth about refrigerators 😞
LOL watch the kid run with the bat bouncing in front of him LOL 0:15
@synthguitarist Excuse my ignorance :) I knew the how its made thing was canadian, i assumed it was and american voice over for the american viewing.
Looks like a iron flattener...
what is you profile pic cause it looks like you debarked a tree than took a pic upsidedown
@tricesimo how inception is made.
Enjoying all the ignorant postings below. I wonder what THEY do for fun ?
Bronze is a metal alloy, brawns would be the word you were after.
more interesting to watch how to make it than watch someone use it!!
they never say at the end how much it costs
I never knew curling required such high technology! Why not just use some kind of modern cement and plastic coating for impact resistance.
Oh well, if its making jobs for Scots, then I am happy.
I saw chocolate fountain and clicked
How did I get here...?
Porn
Mile walk dance
Just called Canadian Curling Stone Co. Nice people, 10 K new stone :)
YES...... WALES...🏴
Canadians already know this information by default.
who am i and how'd i get here
ACDC.
Can I make one out of cement?
One made of concrete would probably explode.
Reinforce it with sawdust or something but that would be a different game I suppose.
Use resin and gravel/sanddust/or stone powder
the manufacturer can exclusively turn a profit.