First Tool on the Forge: Scraper for Buffalo Hides | 1800's | INDIGENOUS HISTORY

First Tool on the Forge: Scraper for Buffalo Hides | 1800's | INDIGENOUS HISTORY | BLACKSMITHING |

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Жыл бұрын

Peter begins to scrape his buffalo hides and comes to the quick realization that the tool he has fashioned is inadequate. He heads to his 1800's log cabin blacksmith shop to make a new tool. He also shows off his new gun smithing bench. And during a coffee break, he gives a wee bit of the history of the buffalo in North America during the late 1800's.
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@johnr8439 Жыл бұрын

I was a horrible student in history in my younger years over 50 years ago. My teachers couldn't engage me unlike yourself because I now realize they were just so plain boring. It wasn't the history that put me to sleep. It was the teachers. You bring history to life and entertain us through living history for us Peter. Job well done.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I on the other hand had some amazing teachers particularly my grade 10 history teacher who established a life long passion for history.

@boscodog4358 Жыл бұрын

A "GOOD Teacher " is worth there weight In gold.

@8626John Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I had a similar experience before going on to get a bachelor's degree in history and a master's in journalism. My interest in history has abided through the years.

@christiaankruger3713 Жыл бұрын

What a year of JOY it has been to visit you weekly at your cabin, and now workshop,in the Woods. Thank you very much for sharing your fire and cabin with us. May we have many more, my friend☕☕ Blessings from a beautiful green Summer in Africa.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

You’ve certainly been a very dedicated viewer, Christiaan, means a lot to us.

@sandydaviswhytelewis5387 Жыл бұрын

Mad Respect for You Peter🪔 ☕☕love your style of Teaching

@markparsons1765 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel of yours. Wish it was all on a CD. Just a thought. I love your riflemen's frock, Just be careful around the fire with fringe. It catches on fire very fast. More than once in my 40 years as a Boilermaker ripped clothing with fringe would catch on fire. I look forward each week waiting for your new video. Keep them coming.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I do normally wear an apron and your spot on about the fringes. An even scarier thing is to see smiths wear non natural fabrics … an accident waiting to happen.

@palonghunter3608 Жыл бұрын

The shop is really coming together. You have quite the task with that hide. Have a blessed new year.

@HallnoutMhall Жыл бұрын

Good morning Brothers

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Top. Of the mento you Michael.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Meant, top of the morning, lol.

@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation Жыл бұрын

A buffalo hide scraper is the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person on the list.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That’s funny .. first laugh of the day, thank you.

@douglasscott5003 Жыл бұрын

Some of our history is sad. Thanks for sharing. If I don't eat it, I don't shoot it.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That is a good motto to live by Douglas.

@dickdavidson3616 Жыл бұрын

‘Open for Business’, congratulations on your shop Peter!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dick.

@ashleyanderson2859 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your efforts and dedication! Yes the bison is a true powerhouse of an animal. I have been fortunate to have grown up near a small herd in a state park that is local to me. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

We see them on our trips to the NW Territories and the Yukon but, only see them on farms here inAstern Ontario. Watch yer top knot!

@beverlymichael5830 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a great history lesson. It is so tragic the Indians and also wiping out the Buffalo. It’s so great to see the Buffalo herds return. I have been able to experience the Buffalo in Yellowstone and the earth shaking when they just walk is amazing to experience. I can only imagine a massive herd on the plains and the thunder when they run. Thank you for sharing. We need to keep our history alive to teach the youth our history. Good and the bad.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I agree Beverly, there is no need to sugarcoat our past. However, you’d think that by studying it things might get better. I’ll remain optimistic.

@jameshall5784 Жыл бұрын

As always Peter informative and well done!!! Keep teaching Brother it's more important than you know.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that James.

@kentcostello5286 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome on showing our past. Please keep it up and going please.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kent for the encouraging words.

@tomsmith4907 Жыл бұрын

lol I got the same hand crank grinder you have mounted on your bench! man.... when I was a child my mom bummed me out at a yardsale there was a VERY NEAT antique working cast iron blower forge with a foot pedal it was about the size of a small traditional cheap webber charcool grill for 20 bucks...i wanted that thing soooooo bad ......"Nope you and your dad got enough rusty junk already!!"......I even saved up and went and knocked on the door...but it was sold i was like.... BAHHHHHHHHHHUMMMER MAN! (love ya mom

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I hear you Tom … if she only knew how important that was for you.

@upandabout6362 Жыл бұрын

I love this KZfaq channel. Always interesting, informative and great entertainment. Keep up the good work.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@cookingprincess327 Жыл бұрын

Nice photo at the end by Gary Gray. So sad of the loss of Indians and bison. Must have been a sight to see bison as the eye could see back then. Thank you for that wee bit of History. You are doing a fabulous job with the forge.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@ianstatema3947 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter for another lovely informational video

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian.

@larryreese6146 Жыл бұрын

Now, I know a little about the process of annealing and tempering, Peter. I've made several good knives and other tools from carbon steel, but have never used a forge. What I have used is an acetylene torch and grinder and after metal is hardened it is indeed as brittle as glass for I have dropped them and seen the result. The best metal I ever found for making a knife came from an old wagon seat spring.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Spring steel does have a pretty high carbon content. A knife doesn’t need to be fancy … is it sharp and does it cut, than it’s an knife!

@larryreese6146 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape old files make a good Sharpe cutting edge but they're hard to amneal and you can almost stand and watch the metal rust. They'll snap under pressure like a tooth pick. Once saw mill blades can't be easily tempered. They'll return to their original temper. I've used 0-1 and found it to be good stuff.

@daveyjoweaver6282 5 ай бұрын

The near extinction of the bison and the Indigenous Peoples is a huge darkness on humankind. How interesting that many look to Indigenous Elders for wisdom and guidance in modern times. Of course the elimination of the bison totally changed the environment for the worse. On a far happier note is your fine blacksmiths shop Peter! Thank You Kindly! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

@TheWoodlandEscape 5 ай бұрын

I do love my shop, but with my fort building not getting much if anytime to spend in it. As you point out, our eradication of the bison is a darkness!

@brentbrown8393 Жыл бұрын

Peter, I love your story telling as much as your construction and the projects you do, the forge heat needed to forge weld is defiantly there.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent and as to heat, I actually burnt up a small piece to see just how hot I could get it.

@scottmcfarland2149 Жыл бұрын

Another great video enjoyed with my morning coffee. Not the first tool I would have thought you would make but what a dandy!! Love the gunsmith bench addition. Best to you both. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott and the gunsmith gift corner turned out pretty good.

@earlshaner4441 Жыл бұрын

Good morning from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your live history videos

@hayward434 Жыл бұрын

"WOW" that fleshing appears to be quite a formidable task. Thanks for another great video and the interesting bit of history. We don't have much to be proud of in some of the things our forefathers did. The bellows appear to be doing the job very well. I am anticipating many more interesting forge projects in the future.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hayward. I am pretty pleased with the performance of the bellows. Now I just have to learn the trade, lol.

@hack2it Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure , Charles.

@ridecaptain1 Жыл бұрын

My first thought at beginning of video was "that looks like a bark spud" LOL congrats on completing your first tool in the forge.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you and it is a bark spud again, lol.

@charleswilliams9647 Жыл бұрын

Love the way the forge turned out

@pandoralechat780 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I don't think there is a tool that you can't make now Peter! 😁😁

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I can make most things to be functional even if I can’t make them pretty, lol.

@martinmeltzer2696 Жыл бұрын

Hey Peter! It looked like the "New Scrapper" was doing a much better job with less effort! I seem to recall that the First Peoples used a beaver's front tooth, set in a wooden handle, to scrape the hides. "Uncle Billy" Sherman was a complex man. Personally kind and thoughtful, yet ruthless in war, because he knew it was so destructive, that it was better to make it so horrible and repulsive, that it would be the choice of last resort and short, if it was chosen. The comeback and recovery of the Bison gives me hope that this magnificent creature will be around as long as we are.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine how they tackled these big hides with stone and bone. Sherman did most likely end both wars a wee bit quicker but, regardless of his personal side he will be reviled for decades to come.

@martinmeltzer2696 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape When it was the women doing most (i.e. all) of the work... the men didn't mind at all. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! The path of destruction that was blazed across the South... and later the West, under his direction, can still be traced today. I believe that his reputation is a price that he would be willing to pay for to achieve the larger goals he envisioned.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Sad but true.

@charleswilliams9647 Жыл бұрын

nice bit of history. A lot of people don't realize or simply ignore the evil and destruction men are capable of. Message!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

So true , Charles.

@2gpowell Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, the shop is a dandy! Thanks for the history bit. 2 men I despise from history are Sherman and Custer. Mostly because of war crimes committed against the south during the war. I grew up 45 minutes from Monroe MI where Custers' residence stands with some of his relics on display. Also, his Statue stands in an arrogant fashion. I never would go upon the request of my wife many times. Anyway, I enjoy blacksmithing much more. In fact, as a hobby thinking about giving a go myself come spring. Have fun with the forge. Take care see ya next time 👍

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

We’re on the same page, Gil. You should try your hand at smithing, it is a wonderful hobby.

@2gpowell Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I sure am going to give it a try. Your Blacksmith shop build has really inspired me, Thanks

@charleswilliams9647 Жыл бұрын

and the Blacksmith shop is awesome. Most excellent.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@mountainwolf1 5 ай бұрын

I am sure you already know this however. Annealing is indeed a slower process but makes the steel softer and provides the more stress relief. Normalizing is faster but does not provide as good of stress relief and is more cost effective. You can anneal with wood ash as you do however you can also use clay/kitty litter-sand-vermiculite are all good options godbless and be safe.

@TheWoodlandEscape 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@ianandresen2326 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! I love the shop! All that beautiful wood! I am not much of a blacksmith! Hope you and your family had a good Christmas and that you will have a good new year! I noticed you didn't get as much snow there as we got here!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Not much snow and in fact, given the forecast perhaps it will all be gone this week. Might have to go north for some winter trekking.

@stephengent9974 Жыл бұрын

A big chunk of the story of the buffalo is omitted. Catte men tried to domesticate the buffalo by crossing them with domestic cattle, but buffalo are difficult to handle, and the project failed. However what it did do was leave the buffalo as a hodge podge of hybrids, except for a few animals. A pedigree herd was established in Yellowstone, and they are the only animals of pure blood in the US. Nowadays there is interest in ranching buffalo. Stud books are kept to try to breed out domestic cattle genes. To the uninformed the buffalo look like the wild type , except they still carry domestic genes. Bison meat is far lower in cholesterol than beef, and can be found in local supermarkets. There are now a half million bison in the US in various sized herds, but there are none that touch the herds of yesteryear

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Fascinating information, Stephen, thanks for sharing.

@daveknight1154 Жыл бұрын

I saw bison in the Land Between the Lakes Ky. There were not the wood bison they were wiped out by the Battle of Blue Licks. The first trail of tears happened in the Finger Lakes in 1779.Capt. Caldwell's group got some 5000 natives across the Niagara river while Walt and John Butler did a rear Gard action of the Sullivan Expedition.

@jayoneill1533 Жыл бұрын

I love to hear your “wee bits of history” Peter and congratulations on the successful new forge. Happy New Year to you and Cathy.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Kind words Jay, thank you and a Happy, Healthy New Year to you and yours.

@dhs186 Жыл бұрын

great video - i don’t have any of this equipment but i love watching how its done - and very informative thanks and happy 2023

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying.

@joygernautm6641 Жыл бұрын

That tool looks like it works great! Make sure you show us the hide once it’s completed🙂

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That's the plan but, it may be a spell off.

@kerryirwin5581 Жыл бұрын

I don't think I'll ever watch any other time period videos again except yours , incredibly interesting. P.s. can I come and live with you? 😁

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Well Kerry that’s a pretty flattering compliment, thank you. As to moving in, good as long as you’re not afraid hard work and like simple fare.

@morningstarstorey5609 Жыл бұрын

Hello Peter! Send Holiday Blessings to you and your Family! Much Love to all! Absolutely Love your way of life. Wishing I could do the same. I tanned a red fox Hide for my son's Regalia he wore it on his head at our Pow wow gatherings!! Our Medicine man came out & Danced with him. He was so honored to Dance with his Elder. Thank you for keeping the old Traditions alive!! Keep on Keeping! Many Blessing! ❤🙌❤🌟❤🙌❤

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I can imagine how proud yo must have been as well. We certainly appreciate your interest and support. Happy New Year to you and. Your clan.

@kingrafa3938 Жыл бұрын

Another great and informative video Peter. Happy New Year to you and family!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Happy new year to you and yours as well.

@LuckyDogDog Жыл бұрын

Love the shop.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Us too, thank you.

@debbiewilson6527 Жыл бұрын

Shop looks great.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I’m kinda liking it Debbie and it’s pretty darn functional.

@dowdawg Жыл бұрын

Wow what a nice hide!! I have to admit I’m a little excited about the smitty videos!! Your probably thinkin why didn’t I build this place sooner?? So cool Peter…. How men could butcher and treat one another so horribly, alludes me to this day. Always raised my kids and drove it into their upbringing to be the giver not the taker and you’ll never be without.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Well Daniel, we both agree on how you’ve raised your children. There are two hides, one is hiding behind the one I’m working on.

@shawno3681 Жыл бұрын

Have you always been interested in blacksmithing or is this a new endeavor? You certainly seem knowledgeable.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I studied metallurgy in college but, blacksmithing is something I’ve dabbled at for years but, never took too serious. I plan to change that and try an immerse myself into it.

@bartetzenhouser2943 Жыл бұрын

My brother also has a Metallurgical Enginerring degree ( his from UMR, Rolla, MO ). His exposure was but putting together a black-powder rifle. His initial testing had an excessive powder load in it. Result was a shot which almost removed his sholder!! He has since learned with much better success!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Ah, that old trial an error method, lol

@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Detroit Michigan

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

And A Happy New Year from Canada.

@rivaest38 4 ай бұрын

Hi Peter, Excellent film. Loving watching you work with the new forge. Your history lessons are great too. What happened to the native Americans was tragic (an understatement) and human being are still treating their fellow human beings in the same way, the human race will never learn sadly. Did the native Indians of Canada suffer in the same way? Kind regards, Mark

@TheWoodlandEscape 4 ай бұрын

We didn’t have wars like our neighbors to the south, but we cheated them out of their land, that’s for sure and started the horrible Residential School System.

@loribell6646 Жыл бұрын

Again I offer my deepest respect for your demonstration of how hard work and perseverance pay off. Having watched all your videos, seeing the finished shop working as planned is so vicariously satisfying. Thank you for sharing! 🙏😊❤️

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Oh my, Lori, to have watched all our videos is not simply watching it is a commitment. You have indeed been an avid follower in our journey and we sincerely appreciate your encouragement. Happy / healthy New Year to you and yours.

@everettmaness5462 Жыл бұрын

As always a exciting vedio....

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Everett.

@victortuten4399 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Mr. Peter. I hope the next 364 days treat you with the respect and reverence you show to the earth and the animals around you! I hope you film the lock work on the flintlock you have to repair, I may learn something to help me with mine!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

And Happy healthy new year to you as well Victor. I’m sure we’ll be filming some flintlock work soon.

@conniefritz9594 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos I've learned so much

@TheWoodlandEscape 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad, thank you.

@elwoodtaylor1092 Жыл бұрын

Never a dull moment at the blacksmith shop, i learn something new with-in every episode and that work bench top looks amazing, what a beautiful addition to the workshop, happy healthy new year to you Peter and Cathy

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elwood and wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year.

@phillipparker8947 Жыл бұрын

Hello there my friend. So glad that everything is working out as planned. The forge the bellows ,I can't wait until you start putting out videos of forging various tools and just whatever else. Thanks for entertaining this here fella. Have a good day Peter

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

We’re glad you find it entertaining, Phillip.

@ghostofkadesh9041 Жыл бұрын

Happy new year Peter & family 😃👍

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

And a Happy New Year to you and your clan.

@robertwiggins4921 Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter Wishing you and Cathy, a healthy, happy, and prosperous New Year! Thanks for the excellent "Forging 101" course. I have lots of questions so maybe we can discuss the process when next we meet. The wee bit of history was informative and caused me to reflect. Sad that man's inhumanity to man and the wanton overuse of nature still drives our societies. It seems we are good at "talking the talk, but not walking the talk". Seems we will never learn! I believe it was philosopher George Santayana who paraphrased it with his statement, "those who can't remember the past, are condemned to repeat it". Seems to me he was right on the mark! Thanks so very much for those "wee bit of history" sessions. Best Regards to both of you.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That is such a valid quote. Oth then and now. We look forward to your next visit.

@JP-zk5mt Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge of the times and lifestyle.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Encouraging words, thank you.

@jackcook8613 Жыл бұрын

Another fine video Peter. Look forward to the next one. That's one fine shop coming together. By far the best show on KZfaq. And TV for that matter. Have a happy healthy New year!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack and a Happy New Year to you and your clan as well.

@robertpickett6907 Жыл бұрын

as always, enjoyed your video. thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying,Robert.

@kathykaufman8967 Жыл бұрын

Well I absolutely must Thank You for sharing your knowledge of the days we should never forget. I share with my grandchildren while they will listen. But seriously Thank you

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It’s flattering to think a few children watch, even if it’s for a few minutes, lol. We certainly appreciate your interest, Kathy.

@tammyevans7333 Жыл бұрын

Love the teaching!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Flattered Tammy

@rgr798 Жыл бұрын

Love the channel! I've watched your birchbark canoe series 3 times now. I just finished building a shave horse similar to yours. Might I suggest your next forge video be a mocotaugen from start to finish??!! Yes I'm building a canoe..hahaha

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! That is a good idea for an episode. All the best on your build, it will be a journey.

@plainsimple442 Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, great to see your progress. I have done some smithing at Lincoln's New Salem, and the forge there has a two-chamber bellows, similar to yours, that I enjoy using. The one in my shop is a more modern, hand crank type from Champion Blower Co. ca 1900. The only thing holding my anvil are boards cut into the concave areas of the base, on each side, and nailed down, that's it.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Well plain and Simple, your hold in place anvil idea certainly sounds “ Plain and Simple”… kinda the way I like most things.

@jhosk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jason. Thanks for watching.

@muddybootknight6319 Жыл бұрын

Ranch I work for here in Texas has a herd of about 22-25 Bison on it

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That would be awesome to work with these animals.

@richardliles4415 Жыл бұрын

I sure do enjoy watching you work in your forge, it’s quite the treat. History it’s a bit hard to take, of course it’s nothing I didn’t already know.😞 Thank you.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Your right, sometimes history is a hard pill to swallow but, swallow it we must.

@realstihl2105 Жыл бұрын

That is one awesome blacksmith shop 👍👍👍👍 great job

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you, now to get to work making stuff.

@heatherwinter2726 Жыл бұрын

I like your set - up, Tom winter.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks!Thanks Tom. Haven used it much yet to know what I may need to tweak but, I’m kinda liking it.

@MNpicker Жыл бұрын

This is seriously good stuff!! Well done👍🏽🤓

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@JanTrewhitt Жыл бұрын

You have done an excellent job making your tool! Congratulations! See you next time.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@kena2224 Жыл бұрын

Great way to end the year. A new video, a wee bit of history, a cup of hot chocolate and the fireworks already starting. Thanks for many hours of entertainment in 2022 . Happy New Year

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Flattered, Ken and a Happy/healthy New Year to you as well.

@yankeedoodledandeefirecrac7518 Жыл бұрын

GREAT SCRAPER!!! NICE job!!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@ryanachen7737 Жыл бұрын

Happy new year from North Dakota! Forge is looking beautiful!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan and a Happy New Year to you and your clan.

@davidb8872 Жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual, Happy New Year

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David and a Happy New Year to you and your clan.

@robertwise3235 Жыл бұрын

HAPPY NEW YEAR

@caseyoingo6440 Жыл бұрын

Good video! Hopefully you had a good Christmas 😊 interesting Bison history. My friend Rod in Warkworth Ontario owns Century Game Park and offer ELK and BISON products great people and long history of farming in Northumberland county.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Funny you should bring up Rod’s farm as that as where we picked up the two hides. Happy New Year to you and your clan.

@caseyoingo6440 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape awesome! he’s a great guy😊he knows me as Rick from the factory a few years ago. Happy New Years!

@uriah-s97 Жыл бұрын

Been catching up on your videos, been away for a while, it is just wild to think the America's and Canada had buffalo herds like the wildebeest of Africa! I have a few deerskin im working from this season, might make a scraper like that myself it looks handy. Awesome video Peter and everyone involved. I'll have to take some pictures of my bag to email you, it would be good to get some critique on my workmanship! Stay safe out there everyone.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I’d love to see your work.

@user-sm3ld8rw7e 2 ай бұрын

Una maravilla las herramientas que tenés 😊

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@williameddy7217 Жыл бұрын

Blacksmith shop is really looking great!! I imagine we will all be treated with many videos from this location in the years to come... well Done Peter. The brutality of humanity is incredible I guess we just can't comprehend their times .. but it sure looks sad from 2023.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Mans inhumanity to man. Seems it never ends. Thanks for the compliment on the shop and yes I plan to be spending a lot of time in it.

@bernadetteevans2 Жыл бұрын

I love the artisanal engineering!

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bernadette.

@bernadetteevans2 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I would love to be able to visit you someday, and have you teach me some important skills…such as making moccasins for myself, forging tools, and woodworking the traditional ways

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

If your ever in Eastern Ontario we’ll see what we can do.

@bernadetteevans2 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape I’m getting ready for a move to Northern Michigan - probably still a ways from Ontario, but much closer than from here in California

@jamesmanley9521 Жыл бұрын

Nice work and good history. How can you keep the leather on the billows from drying out and cracking?

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I plan on treating it about once a month.

@thomassmestead9905 Жыл бұрын

First of all, a safe, prosperous, New Year to you and your good wife, up there in Ontario.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

And to you and your clan Thomas.

@crtmojo2705 Жыл бұрын

Any tips on tending the surrounding land? I’m interested in stewardship in order to keep the local wildlife plentiful and the freezer filled. I’ve heard about growing berries and tending local grass areas and clearing old timber etc. anything else you can add would be great.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Put out salt. Licks in the spring. All mammals need salt in the spring. I dig down in the ground about a. Foot, pour in a 40 pound bag of mixing salt, cover with soil and dump 5 gallons of water on it. Animals love consuming it this way as it is similar to natural salt licks.

@stephencritchley9355 Жыл бұрын

Greetings. Unbelievable what we humans are capable of doing to each other & to nature all in the name of progress & profit - & on every continent. I'm told the dinosaur era lasted some 70 million years (?) - what's the human era prediction? Thanks for the video- your scraper worked OK? Happy New Year all.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Scraper worked pretty darn good. As to the human species, I somehow doubt we’ll ever match the dinosaurs.

@glennwilck5459 Жыл бұрын

Funny part is I have one of these blacksmithed scrapers and now I know what it's for..got it at an auction

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Well there you go Glen, glad I could help sort out the mystery.

@nomadsurvival4952 Жыл бұрын

got a truck spring to make one of them scrapers now i just have to get at the project...

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That will certainly make a strong one.

@Ilikeit616 Жыл бұрын

Howdy Peter Nice tool.... Reminds me of the first tool I made in school shop in 1967 ! A Cole chisel .... did it the same way ... still use it ! Is the temp about 1800 degrees when magnet does not work ? I has been a very long time when I learned that ... Sad .. the people that simply killed all those bison....not one of the better times ....never had family west.. only north , Nova Scotia and England . Father told me .. Hunt ... shoot very good and use all of the animal . I like the corner bench ... waiting to see some repairs . your lucky to have walnut and cheery... got a little black cheery in my yard ... turned some bowls and beer mugs . Not enough for a bench top .

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Depending on the type of steel your about right on the temperature. I’m pretty pleased with how the bench turned out and am hoping to have enough time to do a build this winter. Appreciate your.

@munchkin5674 Жыл бұрын

Now that you have a blacksmith shop from the 1800’s, will you wear period attire suited for a blacksmith when working in your shop? : )

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

That is the plan.

@munchkin5674 Жыл бұрын

Curious if you will be able to provide enough light, via lanterns and candles, at your gun smithing work bench area, to do the fine work needed for some repairs and/or builds.

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I’ll be certainly trying as I do want to attempt to do things as they were done. Might put in a couple of small windows

@shadowcastre Жыл бұрын

The new tool looks to have turned out and function great! Questions... 1) What type of coal are you using? I have used anthracite, bituminous, & lignite coal, raw wood, charcoal, & dried feed corn. Most anything that burns will work, you just have to work the fire according to its needs. 2) I'm curios on your anvil orientation... Myself being right handed as a safety issue, I always have my hardy hole to my left no matter the style of anvil. Your thoughts...? Thanks for the video...

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

It actually does work pretty well. Like you, I burn pretty much everything but, I’ve no burnt corn.. I have about 300 pounds of coke which is not historically correct but, man it burns hot with no nasty fumes.

@chefboyrdanbh Жыл бұрын

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Great Scraper! Where did you get the buffalo hide?

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

I have two hides that were given to me from a local bison farm. Happy/healthy New Year to you and yours, Bobby.

@germansahidbeltranardila2985 Жыл бұрын

Huuuuuyyyyyyyyyyyyiiii q bien curtir pieles desde Colombia y un felisaño

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@earlshaner4441 Жыл бұрын

Please do a video on tanning a hides

@steveorion6185 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@garyrichardt1496 Жыл бұрын

Great video, what will the buff hide be used for when finished?

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

A sleeping pad for one a sleep robe for the other making me kinda a sandwich, lol.

@mikesherman4565 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed more then you know if I ask you to make a hand forge k nice would you make it for me

@homesteader68 Жыл бұрын

Hi I really enjoy your videos I’m glad you got the forge going just wondering if you sell any of your stuff I would buy 2 fire steels that you showed on this video

@TheWoodlandEscape Жыл бұрын

To be honest, I really haven’t thought about selling stuff. There are a lot of smiths out there trying to make a living where I simply do it for the love of the trade and the historical aspect. A good friend of mine Beau Beckett would make you a dandy. Google Beckett Blacksmithing. Tell him I sent.

@homesteader68 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWoodlandEscape thank you I will message him