The Float Hut
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Making an eye for your float
Just a wee shirt video on how I go about making an eye for the bottom of your float.
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Відео

Small Fluted Chubber type float part 3
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Hi Folks, final part of this wee series, signing and applying a finish coat to the floats. Thankyou for watching and for all your comments. Hopefully you have enjoyed this set and have picked up a few tips along the way. See you soon, G
Small Fluted Chubber type floats part 2
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Part 2 of the wee Fluted Chubbers. www.frenchpolishes.com/acatalog/Shellac_Polishes.html www.frenchpolishes.com/acatalog/Floor_Coatings.html
Small Fluted Chubber type floats part 1
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After the discussion on The Float Hut on Facebook, I have decided to show how I do a Fluted float, a small Chubber type. In this video, I will turn the body, add a stem and tip and seal the wood. Subsequent episodes will see me painting the stem and tip, then whipping the Float.
Natural floatmaking materials
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Hi Folks, Sorry for the delay in posts, I have been kinda busy. I asked a question on my Facebook page tonight about what folk would like to see on here... A few folk replied "Natural materials and how to find them". I hope you all find this wee video helpful, don't hesitate to ask if you need any info. Graeme.
Pike gazette,,,more to follow
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Just to let you all know I haven't forgot about the gazette. I am currently working on the video and it will be uploaded soon. Graeme
Pike Gazette floats.....
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A wee request from my good friend Barrie Lee Cullis of Predator Bites UK (here on UA-cam,,,look him up) to see if I could show how I do Pike floats.....I have chosen to start of with the iconic Gazette. I will turn, seal and then paint this float and describe what and why as I go along. Sit down and enjoy folks..... Graeme.
Signing the Perch Bobber and finish
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Last video with the Perch Bobber. I will be signing the float and explaining what I use and how I do it. If you enjoy watching these wee films of me droning on about floats, please subscribe and share and if there is anything in particular you would like to see, drop me a message on here or if you use Facebook, search Handmade floats by Graeme Pinkerton. Thanks guys, Speak soon. G
Perch Bobber continued...
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I am continuing with the painting and whipping on the Perch Bobber. Enjoy folks. Graeme.
Perch Bobber and how I do them.
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Hi folks, I have had a couple of requests to show how I make a Perch Bobber. A very popular patern and one that probably everyone watching has used at some point, I certainly used them when I was a laddie. In this video, I will turn the body and cut and fit the stem. Enjoy.. G
Signing the Quill and Reed waggler.
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A wee quick one tonight. Signing the floats I have been doing and paint tip on the reed float. G
Norfolk Reed stepped waggler pt 2
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Carrying on wit the Norfolk reed waggler tonight. Putting it all together, showing what glue I use and the benefits of it. I will assemble the full float and whip on the eye, also a wee bit of decorative whipping. Thanks for watching again folks. Graeme.
Norfolk Reed Preparation
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This is basic preparation of Norfolk reed, getting it ready to make a simple inset waggler. Hope you all enjoy. Speak soon, Graeme
Starting the Lacquer on the Goose-quill.
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In this wee video tonight, I will talk about the type of lacquer I use for my floats, the brush I use and also how I keep the floats while lacquering. Hope it help guys, Speak soon, Graeme
Putting a hole through Balsa Dowel or cork
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When I firs started doing these floats, I wasted more material through holes being of centre or bursting it altogether. I spoke to a few guys and this is the wee tool I ended up with on their advice. I will show you how to mark and cut the hole in this wee short film today. G
Whipping up the Goose Quill
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Whipping up the Goose Quill
Turning a cork float body
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Turning a cork float body
Goose quill floats,,,,continued
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Goose quill floats,,,,continued
Goose Quill preperation
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Goose Quill preperation

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  • @robertreid7221
    @robertreid7221 29 днів тому

    I used wire wool in the gas industry for 43 years Graeme and it was universally known as Hairy Mary. Same as that lovely wee lass from the Gorbals. ✌❤ Bob.

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 28 днів тому

      Hahaha haha, aye, who can forget the Flower o' the Gorbals? Hahahaha

  • @philippowell5285
    @philippowell5285 Місяць тому

    Your floats are lovely, too good to use.🤗

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton Місяць тому

      Thankyou so much, although I do make them to be used... but it's up to those who buy them I suppose.

  • @FrankyForster-du8rk
    @FrankyForster-du8rk 2 місяці тому

    Whats this Pike Gazette Float Nonsense? THEY ARE PROPER OLD SCHOOL PIKE BUNGS ,AND VERY VERY WELL MADE ,TOP VIDEO ,PAL ,IVE STILL GOT 3 FROM THE 70,S ,they cost 15p 20p and 25p happy days 😆🤣😁

  • @stevetrafford9496
    @stevetrafford9496 3 місяці тому

    Great video - so helpful thank-you. What kind of foam block is that? Where might I get one. is it ethofoam? Thanks

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 3 місяці тому

      Hi Steve,,, I don't know the exact name or type of the foam but I found it while unpacking a washing machine.

    • @stevetrafford9496
      @stevetrafford9496 3 місяці тому

      @@TheGapinkerton Ok, many thanks mate.

  • @elmaestrodeliendres
    @elmaestrodeliendres 4 місяці тому

    Precioso modelo de flotador y muy bien explicado todo el proceso. Muchísimas gracias.

    • @robertreid7221
      @robertreid7221 4 місяці тому

      Thought you'd appreciate this Graeme, down here in North Wales we gas fitters call wire wool, wait for it ! Hairy Mary 😂😂😂

  • @fearghalmorrissey2601
    @fearghalmorrissey2601 5 місяців тому

    Nice 1

  • @philipmccann2358
    @philipmccann2358 6 місяців тому

    What is the tool, called ? I’m hard of hearing

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 6 місяців тому

      Not really got a name for it Phillip,,, ite really just a wee thin walled brass tube of appropriate diameters to suit the stem materials,,, fitted into a handle.

  • @nin34534
    @nin34534 8 місяців тому

    This bloke is a scammer. Ordered some floats from him, paid in advance, but after nearly 3 months, lots of excuses but no floats. DO NOT SEND MONEY TO THIS MAN

  • @stephenhastie3801
    @stephenhastie3801 8 місяців тому

    Just seen some of your excellent vids, on making some river floats, I have been using crow quills just like you have been using goose quills. Nice to see how you do the fluted floats. Thanks Tight lines👍

  • @Liliarthan
    @Liliarthan 9 місяців тому

    The transcript for this video is a mix of English with some random words, which I guess is from the AI not understanding your accent. 😆

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 9 місяців тому

      Yeah,,, I've seen it happening with most accents, hahahaha

  • @timothyridge6136
    @timothyridge6136 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the films I've learned a fair bit about finishing them nicely. In return I'd like to share how I cut central holes in balsa. To make the guide, on your lathe base/rail put two hardwood side supports either side of the rail, then a hardwood block of exactly the same width and as the rail and about 1" thick. When screwed together the two sides and the block should be a tight fit on the rail. The side supports don't have to touch the floor/table but they do have to be perfectly square to the sides of the central block. Put this block in position on the lathe rail as close to the drill end as the drill bit will allow then just cut a hole in it the same diameter as the balsa dowels that you intend to use. Thats the tool finished. Now just take your section of balsa and thread it into the hole in the support/tool that you made. Place this on the lathe rail and using whatever size drill you need simply drill half way through. Turn the tool/support around on the rail and drill the other end of the balsa...perfectly central holes every single time. You will need different supports/tools for differing sized balsa dowels.

  • @robertreid7221
    @robertreid7221 Рік тому

    Do you use a special filler for the imperfections or is it just cork dust an glue ?

  • @WesV
    @WesV Рік тому

    So ive been making some floats with carbon tubes and i guess i need to make myself a brass tool, been using a sharpened carbon tube of the same diameter but the carbon isnt super rigid so they dont end up particularly straight. Thanks for the idea!

  • @waynepaskin1112
    @waynepaskin1112 Рік тому

    Well done pal 👍

  • @adelepayden6523
    @adelepayden6523 Рік тому

    Great idea. Ended up buying 1/4"OD tubing to try out for myself; it is important that you file down around one end of the tubing in order to make a razor sharp edge. It then easily goes through the cork.

  • @davemoule3848
    @davemoule3848 2 роки тому

    Love your tution but missed what lacquer you use.

  • @windmill10
    @windmill10 2 роки тому

    I thought I saw a shopvac. Why dont you use it? Wood dust may cause lung cacer.

  • @BillyMicon
    @BillyMicon 2 роки тому

    where is that cork? in your anus.

  • @joealcamo8901
    @joealcamo8901 2 роки тому

    Can’t understand what he is saying!

  • @lindafrantz4913
    @lindafrantz4913 2 роки тому

    What is it called on eBay? It looks so much easier than a drill.

  • @dorupescaru5993
    @dorupescaru5993 2 роки тому

    Prietene este ffffoarte PRACTICA ,dar este pluta PUTUROSULUI . Te salut .

  • @craigleibbrand7761
    @craigleibbrand7761 2 роки тому

    Is he speaking English

  • @craigleibbrand7761
    @craigleibbrand7761 2 роки тому

    How do you rig it with a line. This is what I want to know. Some use Dental rubber bands to hold the line to the bobber. I use another rubber band to secure a sugar cube sometimes two cubes to give the quill bobber weight to cast out. The sugar cube dissolves instantly.

  • @markpoyser4075
    @markpoyser4075 2 роки тому

    Superb video Graeme. Whilst I am not making the same style of float. The principal and methods are the same. Great content here for me to learn from and progress my own floats. Keep up the videos 👍

  • @Vimptocandle
    @Vimptocandle 3 роки тому

    How much one of these bobbers set me back? 👍

  • @Vimptocandle
    @Vimptocandle 3 роки тому

    Not even joking, I had what some might considered a pretty big trauma at work the other day (mate had an accident) I been highly strung since it happened if I’m honest, and watching your vids has chilled me right out!

  • @Vimptocandle
    @Vimptocandle 3 роки тому

    Just been given green light for a 14x8 shed!! So excited lol. Float making is first project 👍. Any instructions on making the lathe?

  • @richardherrington2852
    @richardherrington2852 3 роки тому

    Wish I could understand what you are saying but unfortunately... almost every word is mumbling and not clear enough to understand.

    • @matthewtanner9823
      @matthewtanner9823 3 роки тому

      Richard what do you want out of life? People put themselves out to help others because they realise they are good at something and have a gift, only for people such as yourself to be downright rude in the comments. If you honestly can't understand him then I suggest that instead of complain about it you stop the video on parts you didn't understand and play it until you do. It really isn't nice saying what you've said and I suggest an appology is in order.

    • @richardherrington2852
      @richardherrington2852 3 роки тому

      @@matthewtanner9823 You are correct Sir and I do sincerely apologize. I did not mean any disrespect whatsoever toward this man, his video or what he is sharing. The reason I cannot understand almost everything he is saying is because I am a disabled, 77 year old Veteran, retired from the U.S. Army and due to the Vietnam war years, I am deaf in my left ear and can barely hear out of my right ear. Even with trying to hear what someone is saying in person, without reading their lips while they are speaking, I can only understand a fraction of what they are saying. This man is a very good teacher and I did enjoy his video. That is why I said I wish I could understand what all he was saying. I am confident he is speaking clearly but I simply cannot hear it.

    • @matthewtanner9823
      @matthewtanner9823 3 роки тому

      @@richardherrington2852 Please accept my sincerest apologies from one exsoldier to another. It must have been horriffic suffering from loss of hearing for most of your life. Graeme (Mr float Hut) has broad shoulders and I'm sure no damage has been done. I also didn't mean to offend with my comment and I wish you many happy hours with your float making and fishing Sir. All the best, Matthew

    • @richardherrington2852
      @richardherrington2852 3 роки тому

      @@matthewtanner9823 You do not owe me an apology for anything at all. I should have explained why I could not understand what he was saying. I could understand some of what he was saying but again you are correct... I had to play the video over & over. In watching a UA-cam video, when a female is talking, with a high-pitched voice... I rarely can understand anything. When in public, with everyone wearing COVID masks... it gets even more difficult. It is totally impossible to read someone's lips when they are talking. LOL

  • @bonnieparsons557
    @bonnieparsons557 3 роки тому

    Where can you buy these awls or hole cutters for this item?

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 3 роки тому

      Hi Bonnie. All my tools are custom made. These are made from thin walled brass tubing and hand turned handles.

    • @bonnieparsons557
      @bonnieparsons557 3 роки тому

      @@TheGapinkerton lucky you. I live in Canada and I am a crafter. This would help so much. Do you sell these tubes? It looks like an awl somewhat except your tube is hollow.

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 3 роки тому

      I don't sell them Bonnie, I get the tube from ebay, search for "thin walled brass tube".

    • @bonnieparsons557
      @bonnieparsons557 3 роки тому

      @@TheGapinkerton okay. Thanks for the info.

  • @mariastuck4394
    @mariastuck4394 3 роки тому

    How do I get one of these ??? This is just what I was looking for to put a single hole in a wine cork.

  • @Mrbobinge
    @Mrbobinge 3 роки тому

    Like you, been trying to drill cork for years. Nearly always a crumbly mess or splits. Thanks for the tube idea.

  • @bjparker92
    @bjparker92 3 роки тому

    So is that tool hollow? I can’t quite understand but aim thinking it is? I want to put a hole (for hanging) in a cork slab I have and everything I’ve used just breaks the cork.

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 3 роки тому

      Hi, sorry for the delay in answering. Yeah, it is a thin walled brass tube I use,,, I think they are primarily for hobby steam engines! Who'd a thunk?

  • @djlfloats
    @djlfloats 3 роки тому

    Hi Graham, great video, im just wondering which lacquer you use from smith and rodger as im looking online and there are quite a few different types so not sure which one to buy. I use morrels shelac sanding sealer which im pretty happy with but looking for a different finish on the floats than the clear gloss varnish I currently use. Thanks

  • @GranE423
    @GranE423 3 роки тому

    Would liked to have seen you do a cork too. Thank you for sharing.

  • @asorbli
    @asorbli 3 роки тому

    Sorry but I couldn't undestand anything (except for about 10%). I am not a native speaker but I can speak english mostly flawless and completely accent free. Nevertheless for the first 5 seconds or so I was confused why a video in which "russian" (meant metaphorically) is spoken would have an english title and later I was even more confused about the fact that someone would upload a video with such heavy dialect and I was sure that everyone in the comments would complain about this exact thing but apperently natives can understand english even if 90% of it is something else. No hate to the uploader of this video. I just wanted to share my existential crisis about the fact that natives can not only understand english a little bit better then me but WAY better and that it is common knowledge that you can talk like this and everyone will understand you. After thousands of hours of UA-cam and Netflix in english I still wouldnt know that.

    • @hannahelizabethpinkerton4350
      @hannahelizabethpinkerton4350 3 роки тому

      To begin with, I'd love to hear what an "accent free" English speaker sounds like as it is impossible to speak without some sort of accent, regardless of where you come from. If a man with a very clear Scottish accent speaking in a video upsets you I suggest you turn it off and move on with your life. If you believe that people with "heavy" accents shouldn't upload videos online then I also suggest you come to Scotland and tell people that to their face as it is downright racist and I am appalled at your attitude. Furthermore, if a man's accent is causing you to have an "existential crisis" I genuinely pity you, maybe your poor understanding of English has sparked this crisis and not so much this man's accent. Maybe in future, leave your computer at home, go outside and speak to English/Scottish/Irish/Welsh/American/Australian people and get a better grasp on different dialects instead of leaving a downright petty comment on a small account who has set out to educate others and doesn't need to take this negativity from entitled people like yourself.

    • @matthewtanner9823
      @matthewtanner9823 3 роки тому

      Jan, can I suggest that if you're struggling to understand these videos you go and see your Doctor. He may prescribe physiotherapy on your ears. Maybe your ear muscles have gone lazy? I'm sure with the right type of therapy it isn't too late to get your hearing back again to how it should be. In the meantime, you may want to work on that "Flawless" English you seem so proud of. One of the first things that Most decent Englishmen would tell you is that first of all you have to realise that you should "NOT" be so rude. That would be the first thing any person works on if they want to speak true English "Manners maketh a man". say that phrase to yourself for 24hrs and you'll be on your way. No need to thank me!!

    • @asorbli
      @asorbli 3 роки тому

      I am sorry if that came out wrong. I was just shocked at how bad I was in english and how huge the step between me and a native speaker still is after thinking that it was big, but not on a COMPLETELY different level. Existential Crisis was not meant negatively but just as an expression of surprise. With saying that I can speak english completely accent free I only meant that I dont really have a german accent, of course there still are subtle differences between all 50 US States etc. It was just very surprising to me how the comments suggested that everybody could understand it perfectly fine, while meanwhile I would stand no chance understanding a german accent thats so far from my own, personal upper Austrian accent. I watch tv series, movies, and many things on UA-cam in english and I have no difficulties with that. I think its understandable that its a bit shocking to me how UA-camrs, Movie Characters etc. which I understand perfectly well can understand something perfectly well that sounds LITTERALY like another language to me (NOT as an expression of someone speaking this way doing something wrong because I personally dont understand it). Still no excuse for not giving more effort to not seem rude in my surprise. I was just typing and not thinking. I'm aware that I must seem very defensive for repeating myself this often.

    • @matthewtanner9823
      @matthewtanner9823 3 роки тому

      @@asorbli I know Graeme (Mr Float Hut) and have fished with him in the past. He's aware he has a broad Scottish accent and if I know Graeme like I think I do is probably smiling to himself right now. I once went to Scotland with my friend for a week and ended up having to translate to my friend what his cousins were trying to tell him. If my friend couldn't understand his cousins (when he is half Scottish) then I can clearly see why somebody from Germany can't either but you have to understand that it can be hurtful at times when you're trying to help others and all you seem to get is negative comments/feedback. We won't let this muddy the waters though. Good luck with your float making my friend and thankyou for taking the time to reply.

    • @asorbli
      @asorbli 3 роки тому

      @@matthewtanner9823 Now I feel uncomftable...

  • @FishingCaledonia
    @FishingCaledonia 3 роки тому

    "I know I'm fae Hamilton" 🤣🤣 Superb videos buddy, new sub👍👍

  • @andrewhinds336
    @andrewhinds336 3 роки тому

    Have you ever used mullein for bodies?

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 3 роки тому

      Hi Andrew,,, no, I haven't. What is it like?

    • @andrewhinds336
      @andrewhinds336 3 роки тому

      @@TheGapinkerton Well, I'm just starting to experiment with it. It seems quite soft. I can easily dent it with my fingernail. But then, I can balsa as well. But very light and hopefully very buoyant! I heard about it from another float-maker's blog.

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 3 роки тому

      Fantastic,,, its all about trying new things,,, let us know how you get on with it,,, sounds promising. G

  • @brocknspectre1221
    @brocknspectre1221 3 роки тому

    It occurs to me to put the sharp pipe in my drill press and not turn it on, just use the heavy machine to press down for a perfectly perpendicular hole.

  • @lucasisawesome37
    @lucasisawesome37 3 роки тому

    Does anyone know what brand waterborne lacquer I could get in the U.S. that is decent? Everyone here is using spar urethane varnish, or epoxy.

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 3 роки тому

      I don't k ow any particular brands in the US but look for waterborne flooring lacquer.

    • @lucasisawesome37
      @lucasisawesome37 3 роки тому

      @@TheGapinkerton roger that. Thank you for the reply. Also big thanks for the knowledge in all the videos! Hope all is well sir.

  • @lucasisawesome37
    @lucasisawesome37 3 роки тому

    Thank you tremendously 🤠🤙

  • @johnnymac26
    @johnnymac26 3 роки тому

    hello from my channel

  • @joemcleankebabwrapsbapslil6259
    @joemcleankebabwrapsbapslil6259 4 роки тому

    Fantastic videos, very helpful awesome work buddy

  • @joemcleankebabwrapsbapslil6259
    @joemcleankebabwrapsbapslil6259 4 роки тому

    Awesome work buddy, the fluted floats are amazing BRAVO

  • @МухамидьярГабдушев-ф8у

    Раскроите о станке пожалуйста

  • @МухамидьярГабдушев-ф8у

    Роскажите о своём станке если вас не затруднит как вы его построили

  • @BrucePenny
    @BrucePenny 4 роки тому

    sorry for my ignorance but is there a reason for making the stem and tip as two parts instead of one? And do you use that kiln dried kindling or making float bodies or what? Thanks for sharing yet another fab video.

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 4 роки тому

      Hi Bruce, the reason these were done in two parts was that I wasn't sure if I was going to use a quill section for the tip and the bodies are made from hobby grade balsa dowel.

  • @Thepoacher58
    @Thepoacher58 4 роки тому

    Great video, very helpful thankyou .

  • @Dr._Spamy
    @Dr._Spamy 4 роки тому

    Excuse my nosiness, but where do you come from ? I'm no native english speaker but I'm just curious about your accent.

    • @TheGapinkerton
      @TheGapinkerton 4 роки тому

      I come from Scotland, just outside Glasgow, 👍👍

    • @Dr._Spamy
      @Dr._Spamy 4 роки тому

      @@TheGapinkerton Thanks for your reply. :)

  • @lichometodiev1793
    @lichometodiev1793 4 роки тому

    SUPER👍👍👍

  • @giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901
    @giveitaswingoutdoorswithsm2901 4 роки тому

    Bloody great vlog!!! Ive got a Pike Bung that I baught in 1978 from the boat house on Hornsea Mere Dont use now its rare! Its a pleasure to see your keeping Angling traditions alive 🎣🎣🎣👍