Videos and other web information

 

This page contains links to other sites that we have found inspiring, useful and entertaining.

Do email us if you have found an interesting video especially if it is about traditional wood work.

 

 

www.bodgers.org

This link will take you to the bodger`s ask and answer forum. Questions, and answers on green woodworking. A great site which Sean is an active member of.

Ladle
How to make a ladle from a forked branch, by Sean Hellman

 

Swedish film from 1923 of highly skilled clog makers,spoon and chair makers

This is a must see black and white film, not to long.

 

Canadian birch bark canoe building

A long film, and very highly recommended. The whole process of making a birch bark canoe.

 

bird carving Japan style

A short youtube video, an amazing tool used with such ease and confidance,do not try this at home.

 

Man makes hole in stick

A short you tube video

 

Finnish film on making a log boat

Only 7mins long worth watching

Sean Hellman making fan birds

A Viking Tool Chest

Welsh chair bodger Don Weber turns his hand to recreating a medieval tool kit.
This is where you can find lots of TV programmes presented by Roy Underhill

 

Traditional saw making in Japan

A fantastic film on making saws

 

Traditional Hammer making in Japan

A fantastic film on forging hammers

 

Traditional saw making in Japan

A fantastic film on forging saws

 

Forging chains and anchors

A must watch

 

Sabot Wooden Clog maker

French clog maker. Filmed by mammoth9119 who has lots of films on Youtube about vanishing trades.

Building a 30 metre long Viking ship

Short videos detailing some of the making of an oak Vikingship

The last Croatian shingle maker

Drago Malnar, the last Croatian shingle craftsman

A spoon carver