Trug (Basket)

[stecksteckman]

Loved the Video! Loved the trug. I will have to have a go at making one!

[bygonetoni]

Ash is perfectly OK to use for the handle and rim.

[HowToHistory]

Do you think ash might work for this or would it split too easily?

[iifiip]

what an eye opener, really ejoyed that.

What sort of wood are you using?

[bygonetoni]

@iifiip The answer is in the description

[mukwah1111]

Beautiful trug basket.......probably my favourite. Steaming the wood similar to our canoe ribs. Always such an inspiration. Chi miigwetch

[bygonetoni]

Your comment is appreciated. Miigwetch

[NancyToday]

I've never seen trug work before. I will go do some research. Thanks for the inspiration!

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment. I am glad you are inspired.

[karlsefni01]

This is great, my wife has been hinting around that she would like a few things like this for work in the garden this spring and summer, even threatening to buy some commercially made hods. Thanks for posting this so I can let her know I have an idea where to begin!

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and good luck with your trug making.

[bogmarsh]

Lovely clip - just the sounds of the splitting wood and the drawknife. A pleasure to watch, and a beautiful and useful object at the end of it.

[omniviking]

very nice, boy that is one sharp drawknife. I enjoy your work. Pat

[slaapkopjakke]

Hello,

When is the best time for making baskets? or other green woodworking things

Spring or?

Thanks

[bygonetoni]

For me personally I make my trugs & other woody things during the autumn & winter months. It realy depends on the circumstances.

[premoderne]

Lovely trug! While I have seen garden trugs sold here in the U.S., I have never seen any craftfolk actually making them. Do you know of any books that show in detail how to make them?

[bygonetoni]

I have not seen any books on the subject - but then again I have not really looked for any. The way I learned was by observation. If you have seen them being sold somewhere I would suggest you take a long hard look at how each component part is made and take some measurements, maybe supported by some sketches or photos. That is my best advice. Good Luck.