How to make a hurdle with hazel and handtools

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How to make a hurdle with hazel and handtools

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15 жыл бұрын

Want to make a hurdle? Hurdle making using hazel and hand tools can be fun. Hurdles can be used for penning sheep, as windbreaks etc. Alan King makes a hurdle and shows the stages involved.
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@colmanlong1032 Жыл бұрын

That's super workmanship.

@hundwyn7530 4 жыл бұрын

As an English American, it’s amazing how just this little bit of life back home stirs me

@ZorayaMakes 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you to Woodland TV for sharing this and to Mr. King for sharing his craft knowledge. I especially appreciated demonstration of the hurdle maker's knot with the final binder, as I hadn't seen it elsewhere.

@mightymissk 5 жыл бұрын

I love hurdles and wattle fences. They're beautiful. They make gardens look magical.

@paulhungary 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge! I will definitely try it out! It would be nice to see more videos about fencing, hedge laying!

@deadenders16 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for passing on your knowledge and expertise!! It is invaluable.

@amyk6403 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try this immediately! What a great use for the buckthorn rods I clear out every year.

@ironzentaur 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your highly interesting demo and greetings from Germany.

@ytun2008 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely what I was looking for! Thanks a lot for sharing this knowledge! From Hungary

@petermcfadden9426 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very clear instructions.

@darussianping61 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video love hurdles!

@colinmayes9446 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful exercise in showing us a real country craft, thank you.

@Ilovethebush Жыл бұрын

Privot wood also splits good like that. I make Privot spears, bows and arrows, and woven fences too.

@charliekalish8082 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing, thank you.

@icespeckledhens 8 жыл бұрын

A very interesting and informative video of an almost lost craft thanks

@stephenrice4554 2 жыл бұрын

Clear information , well demonstrated . 👍

@forshawfamily 9 жыл бұрын

You sir, are a flipping genius :)

@EKonMaster 10 жыл бұрын

thank you

@allaboutabasket 11 жыл бұрын

way cool, thanks!

@kimlongley3300 5 жыл бұрын

outstanding !!!

@EileenMKeyes 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I have nice branches that "accidentally" coppiced from a Mulberry tree which had been cut down. They will be perfect for making a wattle enclosure for my compost pile! This knowledge is invaluable, and I think someday when humans have been forced into it by their excesses concerning the environment, these skills using renewable materials will once again be put to more use.

@keithklassen5320 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you weren't particularly meaning to use the word coppice in its technical meaning, but just so you know, coppicing is cutting a large tree low so that it produces a big and vigorous growth of thin branches where the trunk used to be. In England, and perhaps other countries, trees are coppiced in order to produce these thin rods as a sort of crop. This tends to create exactly what he said, long thin straight branches with few knots. An ordinary tree will perhaps have some branches like that, but it will usually have more branches that aren't like that.

@undercurrentsmedia 15 жыл бұрын

Superb..just what i needed to learn

@maxwelltaylor6799 6 ай бұрын

U make that twisting of the rods looking easy, i work as a thatchers labourer fr a while..it took me a few months, barehanded in pissing wet weather to learn how to twist a staple..it hurt alot...but its just a knack

@valeriegm4550 11 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, very interesting And inspiring! Thanks And happy new year Britain ;-)

@Eljardindegabic 8 жыл бұрын

lovely thanks a lot! ill try mine, wish i had your strenght though :)

@stonehobbit 8 жыл бұрын

that is awesome, is there a video showing how they are or were ever placed in the ground either traditionally or by other method. What other woods than hazel can be used for this, would willow also do and how does the wood weather the elements and rot. These fences look great and have character giving an old historic atmosphere, fantastic, thanks for sharing

@kitty_1960 11 жыл бұрын

I am saddened to see so many horrid comments here. You are a wonderful artisan, and I truly enjoyed your video.

@bobdogstar 14 жыл бұрын

Hi Catfish, I understand your genuine concerns but you are mistaken. I have worked for wildlife organisations cutting hazel for a living for 15 years...the trees live up to 800 years but only 80 or a 100 if not cut down regularly...doormice, songbirds and wildflowers all thrive as a result and some would die out completely if it was left to grow..because it becomes unsuitable for them as habitat...and there is little else that is similar in 21st century Britain.

@freqeist 6 жыл бұрын

we do a similar thing in hedge laying.

@cosmicjohn09 12 жыл бұрын

well,wednesday whitsuntide when we walked woodland way wacking willow whips whereby wholeheartedly weaving whereabouts wonderful wooden wholly wattled walled woven willowy whole wicker wig wams,whilst wearing wool with wode.,what wholesome workmanship which was welldone.

@WOODLANDSTV 12 жыл бұрын

@entmage The hurdle is the end result i.e the panel of fencing. Wattle is the construction method of weaving the lattice of wooden strips. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

@Karma8Kami 12 жыл бұрын

Nice and healthy way of making a living this, need an apprentice ? ^^

@rawbacon 4 жыл бұрын

Neat.

@LarsMith217 7 жыл бұрын

I would like to know if Andrew King is at all related to the Kings Bros of the Oundle area, known in the early 1900's for their quarry.

@benebutterbean2737 5 жыл бұрын

I like them french fried pertaters!

@Landrew0 10 жыл бұрын

This is unheard of in my country, No one would have the patience. Commercial fencing or unused freight pallets are sometimes used.

@nicevideomancanada 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for teaching. I was interested to learn since watching the T.V. show called Alone where 10 contestants are put in the wild to each fend for them selves Alone until they Tap-out or are the last person standing. There are many wild animals including Bears and Panthers coming right up to peoples tents. I thought if the saplings were available then this style of barrier could be quite useful to one's survival. Cheers!

@iainmackenzieUK 4 жыл бұрын

art

@kokonutbaby1 11 жыл бұрын

Those are beautiful. Would love to have some of them here in the states. What kind of hazel tree are those? Just any kind of hazel variety or is there a special species that are for this? Thanks!

@OndrejPrymek 5 жыл бұрын

Hallo, the hurdle maker's knot is also used at the bottom of the hurdle?

@RasiliOConnor 11 жыл бұрын

Letting you know, it's coppiced hazel. This is something that one grows. Best regards.

@dave29123 3 жыл бұрын

how long would a hurdle typically last before it would need to be replaced?

@Jan-fb6fd 3 жыл бұрын

How is the base made to hold the weaving?

@BuickDoc 12 жыл бұрын

I see now the origin of the term 'hurdle' in the track and field sports.

@sethwarner2540 6 жыл бұрын

what are hurdles used for? horses jumping? But so many people make them!

@ACampfireProduction 11 жыл бұрын

We have sent you a video response (from ACampfireProduction) showing our attempts at making a hurdle. In watching your video, we appreciate that we have a long way to go but we had a lot of fun trying and would appreciate any comments!

@gametrue2229 5 жыл бұрын

So these are vines basically?

@danielmorris9803 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you how do I get training as al I get when I google fencing is sword fencing lol I nature person

@13jrhawk 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Morris look up fence making.. or Primitive/bushcraft fence making

@danielmorris9803 8 жыл бұрын

Okay thank you so much for your feedback appreciate it. . Have good day

@Gyula97 2 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering why are the holes in the heavy piece of timber (the mold) not in a straight line but in a slight curve, please?

@jagsmith9565 Жыл бұрын

To help with tension I’d say, when working with not perfect straight timber then this method adds strength, hope this helps

@eccentricoldcow 13 жыл бұрын

@BeepBeepBoing Well this is from woodlands.co.uk and I would have thought they know what is a hurdle and what isn't. I have just visited their website

@helenachase5627 2 жыл бұрын

In Canada here we have no hazel. Will caragana ( pea shrub ) work ? Or willow ?

@alexmckee4683 3 ай бұрын

Willow is suitable.

@prejai 6 жыл бұрын

What trees branches you are using?

@WOODLANDSTV 6 жыл бұрын

It is a London Plane

@alexmckee4683 3 ай бұрын

It's hazel!

@frankstain9791 7 жыл бұрын

what are the vertical members called?

@nickgood8166 7 жыл бұрын

Rods - he said so.

@grinninggnome 7 жыл бұрын

SAILS

@frankstain9791 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. In time you will understand that you are a moron. You are welcome!

@allenbournes4697 2 жыл бұрын

Sails

@barbbutler6937 4 жыл бұрын

Can a hurdle survive cold winters in Minnesota USA

@alexmckee4683 3 ай бұрын

Make a small one and try it to find out? I think it should be fine.

@nacholibre1962 3 жыл бұрын

By 'eck. I recall when't 'urdles cost a groat!

@michaelkmiotek7965 7 жыл бұрын

How much is 56 squid in dollars?

@TheYorkshireDigger 7 жыл бұрын

Michael Kmiotek lol, 56 'quid' slang for GBP is approx $70

$@frackcha$

@frackcha 13 жыл бұрын

@catfish4975 "Why not just buy chain link fence from the Home Depot?" [sic] congratulations, you completely missed the point of the video ;)

@djyul 8 жыл бұрын

56 quid!!!

@ToeCutter454 4 жыл бұрын

bigger question is how long does it take for him to make because that's essentially getting down to his hourly rate and material costs + markup, low supply plus higher demand also drive a higher cost if there's not many people making these things or various other hand made tools/furniture/equipment.

@richard2mitchell 10 жыл бұрын

wow that is $95 in us

@rodney73991 9 жыл бұрын

if grow your own wood and make your self cost lot less

@tixeright9120 8 жыл бұрын

+rodney adams now that depends entirely on what your time and labor is normally worth.

@scrapwoodloft8123 6 жыл бұрын

YEAH just grow a coppice for a few fence panels lol.

@ccruner13 9 жыл бұрын

That is ridiculous, running that rod out like that. Can't keep any straight for the life of me.

@Usammityduzntafraidofanythin 8 жыл бұрын

Round here, we call 'em forests.

@GreenCroco1 8 жыл бұрын

very expensive :)

@gametrue2229 5 жыл бұрын

*fortnite.exe irl*

@lordsummerisle87 13 жыл бұрын

@catfish4975 I'd call open-cast iron and coal mining 'raping' long before calling cutting a few hazel rods the same.

@AndrewLale 8 жыл бұрын

Hopeless video. So the setting up of the nine vertical thingies, which actually forms the structure of the hurdle, is missed out. Ffs.

@tixeright9120 8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Lale he showed the frame, if you don't how to stick nine sticks(rods/sails) into nice holes of a bored out timber, at equal intervals, (looked to be a forearm's spacing between them) you're the one that's hopeless. Did your parent's never give you the shaped wholes and pegs toys as a kid?

@sr.b8002 5 жыл бұрын

Not hopeless. You try....