Trug (Basket)

This is a good exercise if you intend to perfect your cleaving abilities of longer lengths of wood. The wood used is oak for the frame and willow for the slats. I would strongly advise you select your wood carefully (straight grain & knot free as possible) as this will make the process much easier. Here you can see it is not that straight, but is acceptable. My woods of choice would be chestnut and willow.

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[bygonetoni]

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

[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.

[stecksteckman]

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

[HowToHistory]

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

[bygonetoni]

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