600+ Year Old Bushcraft Skill that is still done today

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600+ Year Old Bushcraft Skill that is still done today

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Жыл бұрын

Here is a traditional bushcraft and woosdman's skill that is over 600 year old. The art of broom making. A besom broom is a simple broom crafted from the tips of a birch tree. I hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to subscribe for more.
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@mattshaffer5935 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I made a broom like this then jumped over it on our wedding day! Thanks for sharing!

@joyceb5864 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother made a similar broom (in the US) from a straw-like grass called broom sedge, using heavy twine to wrap it in a spiral pattern. It was longer and did not have a handle. The wrapped portion became the handle. This video brought back many memories of my childhood watching her make a broom. When she needed a long ""match" she would pull a straw from the broom & light the end with an ember. It would burn slowly for quite a while. She said she learned how to make the broom from her Scot-Irish ancestors.

@alecsandru8588 Жыл бұрын

in Eastern Europe, we are still using those in gardens. The wire is thicker though and we use way less. If you peel the handle it will last longer and you can reuse it. Also, the wire if it's quality steel wire. So all you have to do in a couple of years is just to replenish the branches.

@riuphane Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying him as a guest, a lot to learn and good cinematic chemistry

@xpndblhero5170 Жыл бұрын

I've made about 40 or 50 of these when I was a kid so I could clean the trails of BMX dirt jumps and stuff, I've also made rakes and on one occasion I made a few tools and me and a couple of friends made jumps in the middle of nowhere.... It's not just a bushcraft thing, it's an important skill to know because you never know when it's going to come in handy. It's great for camping so you can clear leaves before setting up a tent or for cleaning an area before a cloth on the ground picnic.... It's one of the main reasons I keep a small bundle of wire in my backpack at all times. 😁

@CircumcisionIsChildAbuse Жыл бұрын

you guys and townsends should do some collabs. imagine if you guys got enough outdoor enthusiasts together and built a whole primitive community starting. start from the stone age and work your way up.

@christopherinteriors6521 Жыл бұрын

You have just reminded me that I need to pick the mother-in-law up. 🤣

@davidweikle9921 Жыл бұрын

Her broom is in the shop?

@adrianul Жыл бұрын

That's a good one 🤣

@selous69 Жыл бұрын

Me wife needs a shave!

@peterott-tn6pf Жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHA!!

@T_B Жыл бұрын

Well played!! 🤣

@ricagallaza5613 Жыл бұрын

These natural materials are quite sturdy, effective, and beautiful. Form 💯%, function💯%. And the best part is you get to make it drinking a wonderful tea! Thank you for sharing.May your hands be always strong and artful.

@JackNewell-xf8yy Жыл бұрын

Another bush craft item from your series. Thanks for showing these old ways on how people made do from necessity. This was a great video. Please tell your friend thanks for showing us how this was done.

@HebrewNomadOverlander Жыл бұрын

Yes my family have been making these since I was a child in the 60's in the southern parts of the usa. This was our normal way of life. I made one myself years ago but instead stripped bamboo and made a bamboo broom just like this one. Last much longer and I still have it and use it on my camping trips. Thanks for your video

@jerbear7952 Жыл бұрын

Your name is incredibly descriptive lol

@deborahdanhauer8525 Жыл бұрын

I love those brooms! So beautiful and organic looking. I’d love to see how a shave horse is made too.❤️🤗🐝

@chemclimber Жыл бұрын

Check out Rex Kruger he has plans for shave horse and makes one on camera. 👍

@Friedbrain11 Жыл бұрын

Heck yes bring us more of these vids. Loving them!!!

@wendynordstrom3487 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Lovely handiwork! ❤❤

@bobmcelroy7289 Жыл бұрын

The way things are shaping up around the world, this may be one of the newfound skills necessary for general life shortages

@paullambert4445 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Such a simple process for making an effective tool that everyone needs. Love your videos!

@curtiscrawford9241 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing! What a great project to do with my kids. Love What you do Mike keep up the great work. By the way maybe your dad might have a old school bushcraft tip or trick for us.

@donnagagne3813 Жыл бұрын

Great guest and video. I enjoyed watching and learning. I want to try this in the summer. Thank you.

@fearthehoneybadger Жыл бұрын

Keep up with the old skills.

@Shroganor Жыл бұрын

More of these type please!

@hyliarmetancanira Жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful and simple work! I do find it more charming than modern broom too! thanks for sharing!

@pennyoliver7799 Жыл бұрын

That was so so interesting, glad these woodland crafts are still being taught🙂

@adrianbew9641 Жыл бұрын

From what i remember of my childhood when these were used for sweeping leaves off lawns they were bound with split hazel pinned together with wire nails.

@orsiniproductionstudios3042 Жыл бұрын

You help keep me interested in the field with every new vid. I gotta get back to this sort of work. Another great video!

@VenkmanPhD Жыл бұрын

YESSS TA VIDEO DAY IS THE BEST

@23PNS120 Жыл бұрын

I've just been making a saw horse today. Glad this video came out as it seems a good project to do.

@davesprague2445 Жыл бұрын

Would like to see u do a 2 to 3 day camp out on your woodland, keep the videos coming. Thanks

@naturesmagik Жыл бұрын

I would love one of those brooms... I`ll have to make one!

@richardhouston7277 Жыл бұрын

I have only been watching your videos over the last week. Love the old hand craft ideas. I used to work for a walking stick manufacturer who were based in Surrey,Coopers and Sons. They were a 150 year old company making sticks from chestnut,ash,hazel etc,hardwoods too. love what you are doing,keep up with the good work. On a seperate note i have a mental health disorder,so watching your videos helps me immensely.

@jerbear7952 Жыл бұрын

Im so excited for you. 1. that you have found your way to this lovely channel and get to discover all of the fun. 2. You have found something that is helping you.

@TheFLOMAN76 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this! Thank you 😊

@naturesmagik Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love to watch you guys. You do things the old ways, and I treasure that! Thank you!!!

@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ben, Mike. Now I want to get a birch tree. Birch trees have so many uses other than being absolutely beautiful giving the yard a peaceful feel. The only thing is they do not do well here in the bay area unless you are out watering or have sprinklers. They seem to need the moisture. Thanks again, gentlemen.

@patslee1394 Жыл бұрын

thank you both, for an enjoyable informative video 🖕🧹

@doozerakapuckfutin Жыл бұрын

I have been watching you for a long time now . I loved your viking series so imagined my surprise when I was looking on Netflix your viking build was there … does this mean your famous and not just a popular KZfaqr now if so I bow in general direction … 😮

@ConnieHirsch Жыл бұрын

Oh, and if you think birch sap is sweet, you should try maple sap, which is boiled down here in New England for maple syrup (pancake topping) and maple sugar. They used to pour a ladle of the hot maple syrup onto clean snow and have an instant 'popsicle'.

@toyfreaks Жыл бұрын

The modern German word for broom is Besen. Not surprising that something so old would have similar English name

@outdoorsbeyondnature1980 Жыл бұрын

A besom (/ˈbiːzəm/) is a broom, a household implement used for sweeping. The term is now mostly reserved for a traditional broom constructed from a bundle of twigs tied to a stout pole. The twigs used could be broom (i.e. Genista, from which comes the modern name "broom" for the tool), heather or similar. What is broom in Germany? broom → Ginster, Besen, Besenginster.

@lifeoftreedom Жыл бұрын

The structures in this woodland are outstanding. The work area looks like a real labour of love - the roof structure is lovely.

@Back2GoodOG Жыл бұрын

That was amazing to see how simple it can be and the tree juice is something I never even thought of...very nice episode! ❤

@RichWoods23 Жыл бұрын

If brought to a simmer, the water content in birch sap can be reduced to give a higher sugar concentration and then brewed into wine. It's not strong (perhaps more like mead) but it's very nice.

@Back2GoodOG Жыл бұрын

@@RichWoods23 That's amazing! Thanks for teaching me something new and very cool to know!

@bahozcraft Жыл бұрын

Just incredible! I really enjoyed watching you work. Great skills man

@timothywilliams8907 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful piece of work. Very nice video.

@visnuexe Жыл бұрын

I have made this without a work horse. It works!

@hayleyhugo7237 Жыл бұрын

Awesome.. Very informative, thank you 👍

@thecrew777 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I enjoyed that! So, ordering 5 brooms to send across the pond to the far side of the U.S..... just kidding! Really well explained. Appreciate that.

@k9six185 Жыл бұрын

Bresh broom..as our Folks from Appalachia here in the states

@andyc972 Жыл бұрын

Thanks both Mike and Ben, I love a Besom, for certain jobs they are still the best tool ! I have seen these made many times before but not seen the technique with the shave horse before so that was interesting too. I would love to see more about the construction of the shelter. Mike, if you would like some plans for a simple but effective shave horse made from 2 8ft 2x4s I can send you them !

@kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

Like before watching 👍

@chiefredbird7315 Жыл бұрын

Especially if your a Democrat...after all sheep follow directions blindly.

@kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

@@chiefredbird7315 why you comment politics in here? This is not a political video. I'm not even an american or british. Your ignorance is second to none 😂 And also, it's "you're" not "your" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

@@chiefredbird7315 ignorant 😂

@danaowen9014 Жыл бұрын

That was so nice to learn how to make two brooms, and what a nice structure he built

@mrt862 Жыл бұрын

Great work. You guys work well together

@armyrepelentcz4090 Жыл бұрын

Perfect 🙂

@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly Жыл бұрын

I grew broom corn in my garden and made a couple of small brooms. What I like about it is, I think that the corn has no or a negative ion charge (most chems, man made particles of plastic, cigarette smoke, pollution are positively charged.) and pulls the dirt, poly, plastic strings off, indoor/outdoor carpet is the worst thing to sweep esp. with a plastic broom. Using a natural material that has not been sprayed/grown with chems seems to "lift" things off. IMAO :) Oh and do not use curly ribbon to tie. No matter how pretty purple it is.

@admintruport1874 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys. Can I suggest you put a mark on the handle, so when you force it in you know how far it needs to go?

@schwabrichard9829 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. You should try some making some birch syrup or birch beer! I have seen historic sites over here that plant sorghum. They process the cane for sugar and the tops for brooms.

@paulsharpe5407 Жыл бұрын

Class video Mike. As the name suggests Totally Awesome. Keep up the great work. Don’t be cutting down all the trees in your forest to make brooms though 😂

@heatherdeavalon Жыл бұрын

Those are beautiful ❤

@ArielleViking Жыл бұрын

Fascinating to see this bushcraft broom being made. Really nice. 👍

@temarcolla2221 Жыл бұрын

Que lugar fantástico, um ar puro para se respirar, meu pai fazia muito vassoura de ramos p varrer o pátio...

@freddyoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching be good for Halloween craft for sure

@andywalker6122 Жыл бұрын

Good one Mike!

@garywood702 Жыл бұрын

Great episode! Looking forward to seeing an episode about that shelter Ben is working under. I've been contemplating building something of this nature on my property and this setup seems to be exactly what I'm looking to do.

@edwardstagner1021 Жыл бұрын

A haywire klamper might be used if you don’t have shaping Horse. Enjoy your channel!

@Pradip_Poudel Жыл бұрын

We still make this and use in our backyard

@juanitafoster9834 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting the way it is done.

@denmarboniceli Жыл бұрын

We have simillar broom like this in the Philippines and its called wallis Ting ting.

@BraxxJuventa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us Mike. 👍😁

@andrewcheesman6255 Жыл бұрын

You see these used in Japan all the time, not sure what wood they use..... maybe there an Asian birch....love this vid..... Brit living in Japan

@lknanml Жыл бұрын

That thumbnail looks like the TA Outdoors space program hit a bit of a snag....

@susanbell2771 Жыл бұрын

Id love to see more of these woodland crafts👍

@erinhemry6275 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome 😮

@MrJeep75 Жыл бұрын

Love it

@arnaldoalegria2209 Жыл бұрын

I loved this, hope I can make one with the trees I have available here in Chile

@bobclark7211 Жыл бұрын

Love it Mike. Keep them coming.

@alexandermenzies9954 Жыл бұрын

Any thoughts on modern brooms with their plastic fibres? Where does one find a horsehair or equivalent fibre broom which does not end up as an electrostatic mess of nylon and dust?

@michaeltellurian825 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool!

@diamediameto3621 Жыл бұрын

Nawet nieźle ! Przerost teorii nad praktyką.

@TwiggyNeXT Жыл бұрын

Amazing 😻 ❤

@chris.m3194 Жыл бұрын

Tarred cordage would be a good wire substitute

@johnwyman5939 Жыл бұрын

Nice job on video and pretty dam interesting !!🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

@ChadMorgan709 Жыл бұрын

That's a different birch broom then I'm used to, the way we make them is peel a birch sapling. Google newfoundland birch broom.

@jamespoy1 Жыл бұрын

Ótimo vídeo! TMJ. Bons ventos e inté...

@Scotty2hotty-69 Жыл бұрын

I would like to see you collaborate with smooth gefixt! Have you seen any of their roundhouse series?

@alansimmonds9030 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a real Witches' broom that.

@petewatson9866 8 ай бұрын

That’s where the saying “ you’re going to get a birching” from when you had been bad long ago

@elledee3759 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel, it’s so interesting! 😊

@bobjoncas2814 Жыл бұрын

...LOOKIN' GOOD, NICE WORK, KEEP WELL...{ THE ORIGINAL WITCHES BROOM..LOL..)

@mr.not.so.perfect.666 Жыл бұрын

My first thought was, "How does it Fly ?"

@edwardfletcher7790 Жыл бұрын

Who else was cringing watching this guy use the tips of his Leatherman to twist the wire instead of the base of the pliers ?? 😲😲😲

@NeuroProd Жыл бұрын

My wife needs one... Rapidly....time to leave soon😂😂

@loragunning5394 Жыл бұрын

Is there an alternative binding material to use besides wire? Hundreds of years ago wire would not have been available, right? Would a plant-based rope of some kind work? Perhaps braided grasses? Always love your content, but you almost always leave me with many questions about what would have been used before more modern technologies provided us with shortcuts.

@TAOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah as Ben mentioned in the video, something like Tendon, or Sinew would have likely been used in the earliest of times. After that I guess natural cordage like lime bast, nettle, cedar etc

@marcomcdowell8861 Жыл бұрын

And at 49 years, it just dawned on me that a broom was made from broom.🤣

@ericmiddelbos129 Жыл бұрын

thets handy. nice epic

@SSRT_JubyDuby8742 Жыл бұрын

Well done both of you, really enjoyable and entertaining 👏 Like deployed 👍

@LocnavLivoc Жыл бұрын

you can still find these kind of brooms in romania.

@PhryTheBreather Жыл бұрын

Does this lad have his own channel as well?

@SoulDragonWithFlow Жыл бұрын

If you don't have a shave horse, I would just wrap and tie/anchor the wire around a tree of suitable thickness, do each wrap on the broom and when you need more wire you just need to walk around the tree to unravel it. It means standing and a bit more exercise yes, but if you want to make one for an extended camping trip who TF is traveling with a vice or shave horse?