Making a Bowl Using a Gransfors Bruks Kubben Hatchet

[ninjaridley]

Nice hatchet. How much did one of those cost?

[laphant1]

oops i made a stupid comment...axe details are at end of vid..lol//

[NaturalBushcraft]

@laphant1 patience my friend! lol :p

[laphant1]

cool work...wonder what a kubben axe is..small axe i guess..nice job..maybe any small good axe coul work ok? nice job

[doughnutguy82]

fine work fellas. got me thinking i want to give this a try =)

[666abee]

very well done buddy.. like it

[TheClonecommando522]

how long total did it take you to make that?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@TheClonecommando522 Good question, I think it took Justin a few hours.

[CE750]

can someone tell me why I can't type the name of the axe manufacturer in this video in the comment section of Youtube without getting an "error" ?

[Maddawwg45]

im wanting to get a GFB hatchet to carry round for camping trips im thinking the forest hatchet might be a good choice but i dunno which one would u choose mostly be family camping /deer camp kinnda camping

[bgbendiksen]

as nice a hatchet job as i ever saw :)

[BEFIREFLY]

I'm a lover of all things bushy and wild, and I'm sat here (meant to be) doing English Coursework. AND I'M BOILIING WITH ENVY. YOU ARE LIVING THE F***ING DREAM YOU JAMMY DODGERS! Please tell me when how long it took you to get there

[NaturalBushcraft]

@BEFIREFLY It's not all a dream buddy, (unfortunately) I don't earn my living from the woods or Bushcraft, it's a hobby and a love. The mundane tasks of life (like jobs, washing-up and bills!) still exist and then all of a sudden you realise that English Coursework was actually quite important ;D An education is important and you'll hopefully look back and appreciate what you were offered. Do your coursework bud because our videos will always be here. All the best,

- Ashley Cawley, Cornwall, UK

[prometheus19799791]

nicely done! i love the hatchet.

[jimcarr1975]

That's wild. What kind of wood did you use for the bowl?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@jimcarr1975 Going off my memory I think it was Ash.

[WAZUP737]

For some reason this is Calming and Soothing <3

[truckpipe]

I never saw an answer in the comments. Was it necessary to use any other tools to get the inside so smooth? I find it hard to imagine the hatchet could produce that smooth an interior? Pure skill/patience? thanks

[NaturalBushcraft]

@truckpipe It's a few years ago now but I think Justin may have used a knife to smoothen out the inside somewhat.

[1bushcraft]

it makes me cringe when i imagine the bowl breaking on the last hack...X(

[DeathscytheBleh]

super cool- thanks for this. I wanna carry something more versatile, you think you could pull a job like this with a GB small forest axe?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@DeathscytheBleh I don't think you could pull off the same job, the small forest axe is two sizes up, well kinda. You've got the WildLife hatchet between the Kubben and the small forest axe. The larger head would be harder to work with and get inside I imagine.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@DeathscytheBleh Don't get me wrong though the Small Forest Axe is a kick ass axe, just for other jobs! :)

[stonybrokebushcraf]

beautiful top job

[QuartBernstein]

What instruments are used in this beautiful song?

[squathacker]

excellent work



[nathanshepherd1]

If you had to chose one hatchet would you get the kubben or the wildlife? I can't make my mind up, your thoughts would be useful as you have used both. I would be using it for general bushcraft use.

Thanks

Nathan.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@nathanshepherd1 I think I would go for the Wildlife.

[joe02111991]

@NaturalBushcraft keep trying and eventually you will become a good woodsman, but i would not go out alone.. keep developing your basic knowledge and u could become half decent one day :)

[xMrjamjam]

thats a beautiful bowl i hope it lasts many years

[thedefinitive]

I want one of those.

[BRIKbushcraft]

i have already made the decision to buy this hatchet; in fact, it is in the mail. But i never get tired of watching this video as well as your review. Great Videos thanks your uploading.

[Enzo95finn]

did you use anything to sand the inside of the bowl cuz it looked so fine. nice vid!

[boyrichboy]

This was amasing! A true craft

[Victorinoxy]

GREAT work man! I'm impressed. but one thing...what about wearing gloves?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@Victorinoxy What about wearing gloves?

[Victorinoxy]

@NaturalBushcraft

for security?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@Victorinoxy When you say for security I'm going to presume you mean for safety. No gloves would actually be a hindrance whilst doing this job and it would be stupid to rely on them for your safety, instead you would learn how to use the tool competently & safely and rely on that for your safety.

[duplessis2006]

@NaturalBushcraft still going to lose the finger or nail.. ha i just purchased a Wetterlings 10" small axe. great little piece of equipment.

[Victorinoxy]

@NaturalBushcraft

aha, okay.

[FurorVikingorum]

Great video. I had a few questions, though. What sort of wood did you use? Also, did you use a scraper to smooth the inside or did you use the hatchet for the whole project? Thanks.

[wonderfulwhittlin]

Great work! Very inspiring.

[beastiehunters]

Great vid,I love all your vids.this may have been asked before but what type of wood is that your using?

Keep up the good work

Chris

[17hmr243]

good work u do there

[hapelliotte]

thanks for this upload, great job

people dont realize, you can also boil water with a wooden bowl, as long as the wood is non toxic. by adding hot rocks from a fire repeatedly

[NaturalBushcraft]

@hapelliotte Good point :)

[HydeMyJekyll]

can you recommend a good way to seal the bowl so food does not seep into the wood and go bad?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@HydeMyJekyll Yeah - Olive oil or Linseed oil is fine. I would recommend olive oil.

[HydeMyJekyll]

@NaturalBushcraft Thanks for the quick response! I love your videos- thanks for taking the time to make and post them!

[NaturalBushcraft]

@HydeMyJekyll Glad you appreciate them bud. Some people don't realise how long it can take to edit some of these videos; I've spent 4 hours 30mins editing the one video I'm going to upload this evening! All the best,

- Ashley Cawley.

[MrItchyElbow]

I'm sorry I misunderstood what a pole lathe was. It's interesting and if you wanted to make a number of bowls and cups for that matter would be quite useful.

[MrItchyElbow]

Okay, I see that it can be done with a hatchet. Is there a better tool selection that you can use for this project?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@MrItchyElbow I'm sure you could "turn a bowl" a lot quicker and intricately on a Pole Lathe. I say this but I've only ever had one go on a pole lathe myself. For a good demonstration search YouTube for "turning a bowl on a foot-powered lathe". I will favorite the video on my Channel also to help you find it. Checkout our NaturalBushcraft website for more Bushcraft skills. All the best,

Ashley Cawley.

[MrItchyElbow]

@NaturalBushcraft I wasn't thinking outside of the line of "bushcraft" tools. Sorry if you got that impression. If I want to learn to do things on a lath I wouldn't have watched this video, which was good stuff by the way. I guess maybe a crook knife or something for the inside of the bowl was what I was thinking. I mean, if all you have is a flint and steel you could still make a bowl.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@MrItchyElbow I kind of consider the pole lathe to be a Bushcraft tool - I mean it's made of wood from the woods and can be made by one man, it's what the old bodgers of the woods used to use over here in England. Look up how they are made. I used a pole lathe myself for the first time at the 'Cornwall RV' a Bushcraft Event. I made a priest.

[DaneStolthed]

Nice bowl grombo!

[MrGazrp]

Very nice, thank you!

[max465t]

could watch this all day

[penguinopera]

i very much enjoy that hat i might need to get one

[CanItAlready]

Very cool. 5-6 hours, yikes. LOL Question: did you strop (or otherwise touch up) the hatchet during all that time?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@CanItAlready No, Just did not.

Cheers,

- Ash.

[dadinanm3]

What did you use to smooth out the inside?

[cekinxxx]

@dadinanm3 possibly a crooked knife

[nomadiclife41]

Thankyou for the great video my friend Ive learned a lot from you, Have a nice day. KEZ.

[FishnWithDad]

Really Kool (thumbs up)!!

[jeffshootsstuff]

"Start with a block of wood, and remove everything that isn't a bowl." :)

[wcropp1]

I need a crook knife--I've made myself a spoon or two, and want to make a bowl, but you just can't get the inside smooth enough to begin sanding without a spoon/crook knife. I suppose I could try using a very abrasive grit sander to try and create an even surface, but it seems rather impractical. I think I see a crook knife in my future. Thanks for the video...great job.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@wcropp1 It's definitely worth getting a crook knife for spoon-making :)

Remember to cut across the grain ;) All the best,

- Ashley Cawley.

[pyroneph]

@NaturalBushcraft

What's the song in the title sequence?

[TheGirty]

superbe video! j'adore,

merci beaucoup.

[labrat7357]

I am suprised how even the bowl hollow was with just an axe.,Great work..

I bet you look longingly at the GB gutter adze from their log house building tool range

How many days before the forearm stopped cramping when you used it.

[Oksendal5]

Please could you tell me the title and artist of the beautiful music you use on your videos?

Yours

Paul

[NaturalBushcraft]

@Oksendal5 I've got a link to the bands website in the description attached just below the video. They are called Spiro and make some wonderful music. Please consider purchasing their album if you like their music, they are on iTunes also. Drop them a message and let them know you heard of them through NaturalBushcraft! :D

All the best,

- Ashley Cawley.

[Oksendal5]

@NaturalBushcraft

Thank you Ashley

[TNPviewer]

Awesome

[ec2749]

outstanding



[gordogreen]

How did you work the center so smooth? It looks really good.

[RealFutureStar33]

You could have left it at 2:30 and it will still do the same things as a perfect circle

[stabandhack1]

What is the name of the song?

[ballygeale1]

i bet ur hands were fair tierd after making that bowl

[goldenscales]

This video cleared up a misconception for me. I always had assumed that you rounded the outside first, then carved out the middle.

But then again, as the man said, when you assume anything, you make an ASS out of U and ME!! (ASSUME, get it? Lol!)

[D7eadnaught]

Great job, cool video A+++

[findingusernamesux11]

Amazing skill mister!!

[jntroisi]

Hi there. Love your reviews. I was wondering if you could give your opinion on this Hand Hatchet vs the GB Mini Axe. I have the Small Forest and the Wildlife Hatchet, but I want something even smaller for my scouting pack. Your opinion is very valued.

Thanks.

James

[assassin616]

theres no way he could have got that perfect a bowl with just an axe, did he use anything else

[jerkmcgerkin]

@assassin616 I bet he can do a lot more with that axe, too. Anyone can learn craft like this, with patience, will and a curious nature.

[elugeus]

That is a great job. All you videos are inspiring. Thanks for making them. I have to get off my ass and get back into this. By the way, have you found how much this bowl may have checked?

[managarm1349]

very nice and well done :)

[mintyvision]

wow thats awesome! i feel inspired.

[cruckhead]

What a lovely soundtrack!

[Carlsarv]

Wow that was great!

[goldenscales]

That was absolutely amazing. How long in real time did it take from start to finish?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@goldenscales I think it took Justin about 4-5hrs and I remember him commenting that the beauty of this axe is that he didn't even feel tired after using it for that long, what other axe can you use for that long and not feel tired! :) Cheers,

Ash.

[Izulabite]

Nice Video....again :) , first I wonder abot the flat ground in the bowl (whit a axt WOW) now i now it better becase i read the comment ^^ (it was a knife [again WOW ^^] )

good Skills , nice crafting ... just go on whit it

grats from germany (my English wirting is welly badly :(  )

[JesusFuckingChrist84]

That bowl came out nicer than I thought it would. And the tool marks from the hatchet make it more aesthetically pleasing, in my opinion.

[NaturalBushcraft]

Thanks for all the lovely comments :)

To answer as many questions as I can: The wood I used was Sycamore, that had been cut that morning, The bowl took about 5-6 hours to finish, and while it was done almost entirely with the hatchet, I did smooth the inside out with a crook knife. So far it hasn't split, but I gave the bowl to a good friend of mine, so I'll have to find out how it fared next time I see him.

Justin

[goldenscales]

@NaturalBushcraft If you guys could do that followup, great! I'd certainly give it a go.

[NaturalBushcraft]

Update: I saw the friend I gave the bowl to yesterday (September 2010), and it's still going strong, without any splitting :)

[GopanBushcraft]

great skill with the axe there Justin.

The axe is my favorite bushcraft tool. i'd love too have that litle beauty!!

[bigballs900]

thats reel inpressive

[hobbexp]

that was really nice,

i have think about it but never try,

impressive

fredde

[FranceBushcraft]

Nice video from England, thanks.........

[LittlePetieWheat]

How did you smooth the inside of the bowl? Spoon Knife?

[PinewoodCH]

outstanding axe skills and work! Great! CH-eers mate!

[TaeIeon]

that's some fine craft

[EDINBURGSTAR]

The axe is beautiful, but your skills are priceless. Thanks

[bilko1971]

Spot on. You can see and hear how quickly the wood dries too. A thing of beauty and a definite keeper there.

[Ggreenvideos]

Great job :o)

[drumgodtim]

I registered and entered the contest. Looking forward to more vids and learning with u guys. :)

[JustinBaker2567]

Wow, thats a lot better than coal burning! You could never do this with a knife.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@JustinBaker2567 Burning hot-coal's wouldn't work with a bowl of these size, it was too green & too big.

[TheBeebopper]

@NaturalBushcraft If the timber was so green, I'd be worried that it would split as soon as it dried out. How thick did you leave the bowl, what species, and how has it beared up?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@TheBeebopper I believe Justin & I commented on that whilst he was doing it. I don't know how it's looking at the moment, we'll have to ask Justin when he's online soon. When I get a chance I think I will post some follow-up photos onto our website.

[TheBeebopper]

@NaturalBushcraft Commentry masked by banjo and fiddles. On a second look, the timber does not appear to be green, no cambium layer showing green anywhere, and the apparent hardness indicate it is seasoned. I would have expected the outside to have been carved holding the axe head using push cuts and body weight.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@TheBeebopper Yeah.... sure! lol. Your rather good at telling the "apparent hardness" of it via a video. It was GREEN, it was cut that day. Why would I lie? You think you know better? Man-up & publish your own video showing us how, when you do I'll come by and tell'e of the "apparent hardness" of the wood your working with.

- Ash.

[TheBeebopper]

@NaturalBushcraft Can you hear the commentary on the video as hosted by Youtube? I cannot hear the commentary, is your assumption that I can?

The wood chips are small and fragmented, a sure sign of a seasoned hardwood. Perhaps you could tell me the species of this wood which sounds like pot when working on it when green. The only thing I can think of is holly, which seems a bit unlikely given the size.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@TheBeebopper 'commentary masked'? What commentary?.. There isn't one; we never filmed one! The film is exactly what we wanted it to be; a short set of highlights while Justin made a bowl.

RE: the wood sound. Myself & Justin have said that it was freshly cut, green wood, we have no interest in lying, if it was seasoned we would have just said so. There are so many attributes to how it might sound by the time the video has got to you. If you've got an issue with our videos, please go elsewhere.

[TheBeebopper]

@NaturalBushcraft "I believe Justin & I commented on that whilst he was doing it." - this is why I believed you may have intended to leave on commentary. "Myself & Justin have said that it was freshly cut, green wood, we have no interest in lying, if it was seasoned we would have just said so." - I have never suggested you were lying, I wished to know the species. My report of how it sounded to me was simply that (I must change from using using headphones back to speakers). Full moon?

[TheBeebopper]

@TheBeebopper Speakers give more detail. I apologise for seemingly causing an upset, but without clear sound reproduction, I had to ask.

[damarei]

@TheBeebopper

I don't see anything wrong with your comments; one of the guys with access to the natural bushcraft account just takes things too personally.

[peasantchurl]

@TheBeebopper you sound like a Townie

[TheBeebopper]

@peasantchurl I'll be thanking thee f'r thy compliment.

[ArtisanTony]

Nice!

[RDPproject]

What kind of wood was that?

Its really white in colour.

Also...was a crook knife used to smooth out the bowl?

[MrBillTroop73]

I have the forest ax, the wildlife hatchet, and the mini hatchet, but I havent heard of the kubben?

[rolthox]

That was cool.

[masterdurchgriff]

nice job, lots of effort inthere clearly! but at the risk of sounding unsymphathetic I'd still say you should ware work gloves and protective glasses when doing such work, I'd hate to see u get hurt by an axe, small one or not.

[purebreedbiker]

how long did it take to make it

[knivesandstuff]

Wow.. I absolutely love that hatchet. Do you know a good place to buy these? and how much.. they are not available in New Zealand.

[NaturalBushcraft]

@knivesandstuff Google Greenwood-direct and if you order one let them know you saw it thanks to NaturalBushcraft ;D All the best,

Ashley.

[RDPproject]

@knivesandstuff

Im with ya on that one Kyley. Perfect size for carrying in your pack. Same

deal here on oz...not readily avaliable either.

[paddyboy12432]

what kind of wood is that?  Beech?

[NaturalBushcraft]

@paddyboy12432 I think it was either Sycamore or Beech he used, not doubt he will let us know when he's online soon. Cheers,

Ash.

[1620416204]

Great job Justin...........10/10*s my friend!

Tom

[drumgodtim]

How can I enter for an opportunity to win one of the awesome hatchets/ax???

[NaturalBushcraft]

@drumgodtim Visit our site (Google: NaturalBushcraft) Login and answer the simple question on the competition page. There are no catches; registration to our site is completely free (it's fast to sign-up too).

[drumgodtim]

Excellent!!! Loved watching and now I want to try. How long did it take to carve out? 4 hrs??? The music makes me happy!!! :)

[ulgroktheorc]

nice! definetly a must-try for me now!

[NaturalBushcraft]

We are currently running a competition at NaturalBushcraft where you can win of these superb hatchets! It's free to enter! Good luck one and all.

[NaturalBushcraft]

Glad you like the video folks. I will let Justin answer your questions when he comes online sometime soon, all the best, Ashley.

[khaniu]

what type of wood did you use?

[maponicspro]

Awesome job. As a wood worker and bushcrafter, I like seeing the combination of skills.

[bearpatch1]

Justin, my friend i tip my hat to you sir, that is awesome.

7-star work,thanks,---JC

[moosepeta]

That is awesome, i have never even tought of trying that before now.

[MrBudwv]

God Job Justin. I even give you bonus points for no blood loss, Way to handle that axe. How will you preserve the wood?

[HooDlymUK]

nice bowl! give the inside a bit of a sand and seal it with some oil and you got a damn fine bowl. no more eating the cornflakes out of your hand for you

[APDurrant]

Very Impressive, I love my Gransfor's, just finishing a greenwood project with them myself actually. How long'd that take you? What was the finish like on the inside of the bowl? Does the Kubben have any advantages over using the mini hatchet short hafted.