Bushcraft Oil Lamp

[ethannnnepic1]

kwl vid!! Have u ever tried bracket fungis?

[assasyanteo98]

what bushcraft knife do you have

[cekinxxx]

can you do this with a natural dried cord? like bark fibers cord?

[TheFlowerchimp]

Nice tutorial video. Clear explanations of all stages. I really like your presenting style.

[assman255]

looks like a martha stuart project

[Ber76]

Nice Vid!!

[madrugao5am]

Don't hate me,but i liked to bowl better while it was still square.

[FurorVikingorum]

What was the purpose for burning the bowl prior to carving it? Couldn't you simply use your spoon carving knife to carve the whole thing?

[BushcraftNL]

Nice tutorial !

[MissBurr1]

where do we get a spoon knife? please tell us, they are great

[FurorVikingorum]

@MissBurr1 I bought a really nice one from Del Stubbs at Pinewood Forge Scandinavian Knives online.

[k00lkane]

What is the wick made of? And does it have a scent? If not how could you add some?

[TheoneandonlyGTA]

but how do we make ropes and bombs?

[AFINAGIRL]

Very cool! Thanks! :0)

[Sparrowfart2]

that is really great! Thanks, I will give it ago. A very good and useful video.

Sparrowfart2.

[dinavaillancourtlev]

tank you for sharing god bless you

[TheCanopy1]

Very smart and well done! I will make this one of my upcoming bushcraft projects.

[downstube]

This is aaaawwwweeesome!  Great project!

[FixedByDoc]

awesome job...

[MrBlank5]

Two questions for your sir. One, instead of camellia oil is there anything else one could use to seal the wood? Two, where did you get that spoon knife? Thanks.

[loki1066]

@MrBlank5

Lol!

You say 'where did you get that spoon knife' like you've lost yours and you think you spotted it in the video.

[jetpowered1]

U need a Drill Press, Bench Grinder, and a Belt Sander, and you're god to go!

[captainpegs07]

Good vid!

[newcoyote]

This is great. I'm pretty sure if I make one of these it will help me get laid.

[practicalwhacktical]

@newcoyote Instead of wine and candlelight - wine and olive oil lamplight. it just might.

[newcoyote]

@practicalwhacktical Get her drunk! You're right. Man this place is a goldmine, A GOLDMINE!

[GWNDFM]

Man this is a great video and you did a great job on the explantions and the filming

I really enjoyed this and also learned much thanks for posting it GWN.

[pyrosimple]

You could also make plates with this technique

[cekinxxx]

this is nice

[TheBigpunn421]

wow using a fire to drill a hole.....great idea. thanks

[liebre4x4]

thanks for sharing

[snaponjohn100]

Very cool!!  5/5

[jmg1957]

well done.

[boomunderscore0]

very nice job man thumbs up

[guitargodattheheart]

i wish a spoon knife could gouge out my depression :(

[magicjoey69]

nicely done mate, any ideas on an oil substitute for if you were in the wild?

[theslothman666]

@magicjoey69 and who carries a spoon knife? Bush craft should be using tools you would normally carry in the bush. Great vid and idea though.

[Ruthairat]

Awsome. I've bought Citronella lamps for my entertaining BBQ area at home. All this time I had no idea that you could make a lamp so simple, save money and aswell the lamp would be a conversation point. Great Job.

[OnRappel]

I definitely want to make one of those. Great video on a unique idea. Why olive oil? Would other oils work just as well?

[nedeljkomostar]

Very nice lamp. I once used a coke can, shoe lace and butter to make an emergency lamp. Thank you for sharing.

[Storm13Cloud]

where can i get a spoon knife?

[TNPviewer]

Nice job 

[hasanyoneseenthecat]

Very nice video. i hope to make a few lamps like that for when im out in a large camp with friends.

[389Lee]

I thought this was a good video. A fun project that would be satifying when completed and useful. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[winnipegdiver]

Very cool

[andreafatica]

for how long does the wick burn with olive oil? does it release smoke? thank you.

[MsKaragan]

@andreafatica Olive oil burns without smoke, it has a very high flash point so the lamp wont set everything on fire if it spills.

[OnRappel]

@MsKaragan The only downside is it is EXPENSIVE.

[dereinzigwahreaff]

why don´t you just carve the bowl with the spoon knife? good video though

[iyBesao]

@dereinzigwahreaff

It's a lot easier to burn it first. Trust me. :)

[mwillblade]

awesome !!!

[sheracj]

I was expecting this to be purely functional- but what you created is beautiful too! Really inspiring video- thank you.

[primitiveskills]

Very well done. Hope to see you on the trail.

[TatankaOhitika1]

I use rendered deer fat or bear fat soaked in twisted dogbane fibers and in a large clam shell I have . Nice video

[CaptinCam0]

hey with your spoon knife it best not to use dead wood as i blunts it quickly, as you probibley know there a pain in thass to sharpen

[katyu16]

We were stuck in a cabin snowed in and had no power. Only a fireplace to keep warm. We went through the garbage left by other campers and found lots of small perrier bottles. Using paper clips twisted around cotton shoe laces (to keep thelaces from falling into the bottle) we filled the bottles half way with water and then filled with veggie oil we had. Make sure the wicks are no more than 1/4 inch out of the top or you'll have a flamethrower! Worked well until the roads were cleared.

[TrutherRD2D]

@katyu16

all you do is lie and bash the USA

[HeadLessMunkees]

@TrutherRD2D

Much inbreeding occurs in these Wilderness Delemas !

[goldenscales]

You the Man, brother. I never thought of using olive oil - I will now! Cheers, amigo!

[markrooke1961]

Nice video that is well presented. Thanks for sharing.

[C24B9]

Nice! What's a good "bushcraft" wick material? How about oil? Thanks for the nice presentation!

[pyroman675]

i love it thank you for showing us

[bigdaddy27658]

could you do this with a coconut shell?

[RIPYOUNGD]

SODA CAN WORKS TOO

[mwillblade]

Good Idea !

[ninjamedic]

wow. not too shaby. I now have a weekend project ;) great video

[JoshReinholdUSMC]

I actually use something similar when I go on hunts. I carry a wick, bottle of oil, and a small wood bowl that can basically fit in my pocket - instead of carrying an oil lamp or lantern. I try to travel as natural as possible. Weight isn't an issue for me, but being close to nature is. Some say "just carry a flashlight" ect... - well, theres ways of getting oil and wicks naturally. Can't say the same about batteries. I find this video useful and practical.

[knifecollector93]

@JoshReinholdUSMC ive always had trouble finding the right flashlights. i had a mag lite problem is i keep all of my gear ready to go anywhere. i took one dive into a river and it never worked after that. if you have a dollar general near where your at, they have a $2 disposable flashlight with a 10 hour charge. (mine took a trip through the washer and Still worked perfectly althrough a little water got stuck in it) it has a pistol styled grip and its perfect for the cost!

[x2mars]

beautiful, i think i'd like to try and make one myself

[Cliv3D]

Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant.

[Omnignosis]

Cedar = not good because it soaks up water and oil. It is also soft and ignites easily. Try to use a hardwood like maple or oak!

Awesome bowl though!

[multigunlover]

oak works best

[youseemreallybored]

he uses camilia oil which seals the wood.

[MrJazzydee]

can plz make more vids

[xenoptryx]

spoon knife?

[assassin616]

or crook knife, his is made by mora, i have the same 1

[tatyanahill]

awesome! thanks ; )

[MrJazzydee]

neat demo but how do you make the charcoal because the charcoal that i have is really soft and fragile and it just burn red glowing hot but not on fire

[iSurvivalSkills]

Great demo man thanks! 5/5

[bassfuryvi]

neat job,good viewing!

[nedeljkomostar]

Great job!

[spr00sem00se]

thanks for that,

i cant beleive i hadnt thought of making a lamp with olive oil, such an old well known technique which i hadnt a clue how to do

[cmgill2]

You can also use an empty tin can, don't completely remove the top, it acts as a reflector. You can also use a stone with a hollow in it, works just as good and wouldn't take as long to make in a survival situation.

[enjoythewildUSA]

If you were out in the field and didn't have a spoon knife, what common tool would you select to hollow out the bowl?

[jwilson004athotmail]

you don't need to make a depression when coal burning a container, you can just use coals to burn the whole container. You just have to have patience!!

[bushmag]

You can use a pice of flint or a rock or whatever you can find in the forest that has a "sharp" edge.. It wont be as nice as this one but it will do the job.. Mabey this question was to the guy making this vid but I answerd anyway=)

[enjoythewildUSA]

Thank you.  Great answer!

[kulagnot17]

man can i use dried coconot shell instead of using that wood carving??

carving that thick wood uses a lot of effort ^_^

[greenpete]

Excellent video, thank you so much!

[tysonbear]

Thanks! I'm going to make one.

[assassin616]

thats so cool

[wunnybabbit]

cool

[9FloodGate]

Well Done!

[MrShupper]

nice man

[Bloodynavallint]

great video

[tehKoreanKiDavid]

what oil did you smear onto the cedar bowl

[BCNW1]

I used a bit of Camellia oil in the video, but you can use any oil or none at all. There's no danger of it drying out if you're bowl is filled with oil anyway. As far as appearances, a bit of oil on the outside does bring out the grain and adds a nice luster. It's really up to you...

Thanks, ML

[dissent4freedom]

make sure you dont use wood coated with arsenic!

[BitMode]

you guys are dumb really bcnw1 is a smart dude and i think you can use that anywhere really doesnt have to be only in the wood's i going to make myself one thats a cool thing to have just outside on the table when you eat or something nice thanks for the idea :) Keep up the game work

[boneyfreak2004]

Who carries all that into the "Bush" ?

Might as well use a lathe.

[BCNW1]

It seems you missed the point of the video and bushcraft in general. As I stated in the beginning, the idea is to practice these skills at home and make them a part of your life...not just something you do a few weekends a year. Making a bowl using the coal burning technique in an ancient and vital skill to know as is the use of fat as fuel. I just combined them in a fun project that is accessible to everyone regardless of where they live.

[stangman767]

@BCNW1 bushcrat is not done at home with barbeque stuff.... you could've easily just gone to the bush... further more,,, oliveoil?

[SurvivalWithBushcraf]

@stangman767 Use sap then. Pine sap will ork just as good. Why don't you make a video response to educate us your way?

[loki1066]

@boneyfreak2004

Oh yeah, a lathe, now where did I put mine????

Oh, I remember now, I don't have one...Just like everyone else I know.

Thanks for the video BCNW1.

[cabelashunter636]

what did u use 4 the wick

[BCNW1]

I used a regular wick from an oil lamp, but you can braid many natural fibers with the same results. Thanks for watching. ML

[inkey2]

so what is the story....is this a drink you are making?

[RAGproduction]

this video is quality. i think im going to make one for my friend for his birthday.i even just bought a spoon knife to do it. i noticed you used cedar, can any wood be used? will the oil make certain woods go rotten or anything like that over time? also, is the camellia oil necessary or does it just make it look nice? thanks very much. your videos are so good.

[BCNW1]

Sure, you can use any type of wood. The oil applied to the outside was just for appearance as you suggested. Let me know how yours turns out and send a picture! Thanks, ML

[pawel330]

Nice video, but in my humble opinion it would be faster to just scratch the hole by "spoon knife" without using a fire. Probably it could be boring and slower process, but less complicated in field area.

Anyway, five stars :)

[jonwilly2]

that wood doesn't rot evan if it was sitting on the side of a river for 100 years

[sa3r3t]

Also, do you know any techniques to create another fuel for this or other lamps that could be created in the wild? I know animal fat can be used, but I don't know the specifics, and I've absolutely no idea on how to create a flammable liquid of any sort in the bush.

[sa3r3t]

The lamp is a brilliant Idea, but I think instead of just leaving the upper face open, why not use a second piece of wood prepared in in the exact same way, but instead of then making an identical bowl, make it a bit wider with a lip that would then fit into the first, making an improvised seal. A hole would be drilled in the center where the wick would go through, and the means of keeping this closed would be simple pressure. The two pieces of wood would be a tight fit, keeping most oil in.

[BCNW1]

Hello and thanks for the compliment. I used stone as the wick should meet a noncombustible material. Your suggestion sounds very interesting but I think the top piece of wood would burn and cause a potential hazard. To answer your other question, rendered fat is a fine fuel and easy made by heating fat under low heat to liquefy. Hope this helps and let me know how your idea works if you give it a try. ML

[humingbirds99]

Can't wait to go camping and get people scratching there head wondering what I'm doing..... Love the great outdoors.Last year cook ed only on open fire....had a blast and should have seen what I made.Had my husband wowing me too.Love camping out far where there isn't much but wilderness around you.The best camping as you appriciated what we have.

[radicaldanzero]

Good stuff! Thanks. Peace

[skok65]

Great vid!

[KARStarla]

Can I use wesson oil instead of Olive oil? I save my frying oil to either give it to someone who makes fuel for their car or try to find other uses for it, I'd love to be able to recycle it for some practical use like this. Also can I make my own wick instead of having to buy one?

[BCNW1]

Sure, any oil or rendered fat will work fine. Making wicks takes a bit of practice but is done by plaiting or braiding together fibrous/downy plant material that will wick up the oil effectively. If it doesn't, the wick will burn up instead of the oil. Use a lantern wick as your guide and experiment with the natural materials in your area or some 100% cotton cloth strips. Thanks for watching and keep in touch. I'd like to see what you come up with. Best wishes, ML

[KARStarla]

Wow thanks! Kool, I thought I might be able to use cotton but I wasnt sure, I get nervous bout oils and fires lol (Im new to this). I could definately use an old cotton shirt ripped into strips and sit that in oil? It wont take off into the whole bowl?

Thanks for your help and your videos :D

[BCNW1]

You'll have to braid the strips very tight to give the wick some mass. Plant oils are not volatile like petroleum products which is why they were used in lanterns on ships...if it spilled over when lit, the fire didn't spread. Still, always use caution and be safe with any open flame.

[KARStarla]

Thank you so much BCNW1 I so appreciate your advice, keep up the great videos yours are so refreshing!

[youseemreallybored]

thanks so much man!!!

oh yeah when you said that it was cedar, is that bad to use?

[youseemreallybored]

where can i get a spoon knife???

i really would like to make one.

[BCNW1]

Hi, You can buy a spoon lamp through my website at bushcraftnorthwest(dot)com. Click on "Gear" and they are located in the knives and tools category. Thanks for your interest. ML

[hobbes987987]

Nice! Original too. Definitely going to do this. How might you render fat from game with limited equipment?

[BCNW1]

Hi, sorry about the late reply. To answer your question, without a metal container you'll have to use hot rocks as you would to melt pitch for glue. Let me know how your lamp turns out.

Thanks for watching, ML

[clearmountainmovies]

Very informative. I'm going to try it. Thanks

[bushcraftwilderness]

you could use that obsidian to flintknap.

[strokenskwert]

Great vid! Simple skills producing an ancient device for creating light. A real treasure!

[bowtechgeneral]

nice vid and cool lamp

next time at camp I plan on making one

[kirbyboy75]

what did u use for a wick?

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[BCNW1]

In the video, I used a ready made wick from a modern oil lamp. In the bush, you can use a strip of cloth or any number of natural materials that will soak up the fuel (oil or rendered fat). To answer your other question, shaping the bowl is only for looks or to reduce weight. Thanks for watching. ML

[kirbyboy75]

thank u soooo much i loved this craft thanks

[kirbyboy75]

hey do u have to shape the bowl ? is it really nessesary or is it just for looks?

[camelloops]

great job learned much here ...thanx

[BushcraftJon]

Thats a really nice video! Very good presenting skills and a great little piece of craft work by the end! Thanks!

[Kyle557071]

Amazing!

Really good vid.

Thanks so much for the vidio.

Really really good to know

[215858452845]

This video is exactly what I was looking for, thanks.

[voodooscar]

were do you get a spoon knife

[disgruntldtoad]

Nice! Your rocks look like chunks of brains though. ;-)

[blauwepiet]

you can probbaly find it online or i know that people that work with the hooves use a spoon knife for making the horseshoe fit. so you can probally find a spoon knife at a store that supplies riding equipment (don't know what it is called)

[chompy44]

local hardware store. If they dont have it they know where to get it

[gguru1]

I find that people are amazed how simple oil lamps are to make.

It can be as simple as an Altoids tin, a hemp shoelace and a small stone.

Of course, this is way cooler than that.

[pidner]

Mines made out of a rock,and I made the wick out of cordage made from yucca.

[mandinka1234]

Nothing short of awesome. The simplicity blows me away. I'm going to make one this weekend.

[tldodge]

Great vid, Well done.

[thanrose]

Good basic techniques, clear instructions. thx.

[4ancientarts]

Great vid! thanks