How to Split Cedar Shakes (Featuring my Dad!!!!)
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- My Dad is a landscape architect and has been doing this for over 40 years! In this video he teaches me to split cedar shakes while we build a playhouse for my kids. I hope you enjoy this video!!!
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I vote that Ben start a channel for his dad that’s just all old-school woodworking tips and projects like this. I’d watch that for days.
that would be awesome. dry stacking stone like that is almost a lost art here in the states. I would love to learn more about that.
Sam Scribner I add my voice to yours.
And his dad is great in front of the camera already and explain things very very well.
Also subs overlay whenever dad mentions the names of certain tools or techniques that are not common words.
Alright dude, if he does that make sure you let me know, cuz I'll subscribe.
Ben should add this as a patreon goal
Hearing the calmness of two Canadians together, it’s amazing.
Thanks for this... Lost my Dad a 1 1/2 years ago... I am 53 and I am still telling people "My Dad taught me". Bring your Dad back for more, he is awesome!
He passed you the torch, time to kick it into high gear!
Dad and son building a playhouse and sharing some knowledge, doesn't get much better than that. Also dad is a natural in front of the camera!
He's a natural on the video. Id love to see more dad videos with lots of dad jokes and dad knowledge. Awesome video!
This video is too damn wholesome! So much dadding going on here!
Seems like a really nice man!! Lost my pops at young age and just watching you enjoy time with your old man really makes me happy!! It's far to easy to take for granted the time we have with each other and refreshing to see you not doing that!
Ben, that was awesome. You and you’re father seem to have a beautiful relationship. Thank you for sharing that.
He's such a dad.
"I think I'll be able to get 1 more piece"
(Literally gets 5 more)
"See if we can get this baby to start"
(starts in one yank)
@@tearlesstrel this killed me. Saw started before he could barely mutter the comment 🤣
Times like this with our dads are forever memories. Good info, thanks.
I doubt if I will need to split cedar shakes anytime soon. But I must say this is the most interesting, entertaining, and enjoyable video you’ve made. And that’s saying a lot! Very well done! Thanks!
What joy to watch a a father and son do something together.
My father is currently battling cancer and his life seems to deteriorate a bit each week so its nice to see this vid and remind me of things I did with Pop.
Learned something new today! I lost my dad back in April. Cherish the memories.
This was a pleasure to watch. Your dad seems like a wonderful man. ❤️
Your dad has more to teach us. What a good guy
very cool, and alway cool working with ones dad
Man, I'm amazed this didn't get more views. I think it's your best work!
Really enjoyed watching this. Would love to see more of your dad!
That was such a special treat! Do more of these. We now know where you get skill and attention to detail. Your Dad is truly a gifted craftsman and is a natural in front of the camera! Thanks for sharing! We can learn so much from our elders if we just listen.
your Dad is so awesome. Please, more of these videos or another channel.
Love seeing you and your dad. Two tradesmen enjoying making something for fun.
I smiled the whole time, what a charismatic guy!
Your dad is pretty cool. Cherish every moment you have with him and absorb everything he has to offer. I can see that the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Heritage and family are so important. Kudos to you for honoring your father.
This deserves way more views! Super satisfying video great job to both of you
I definitely would love to see more videos of your Dad. Very skilled as well.
I’m sure you know this, but your dad seems like a solid dude.
Lost my dad almost 2 years ago...was an engineer by trade; but, a woodworker by hobby. He’d have loved this. Cherish your dad, and give him his own channel!
Man that was awesome! What a great dad. I see where you got your work ethic from. Lucky to have such a great dad. Skilled craftsman are the best. You guys work together very nice. Great to see.
I worked a few years in my younger days (in the late 80's) making shingles and shakes in cedar mills. I miss the camaraderie of 3-4 guys working together to make a product, but I miss the smell of cedar sawdust more than anything. And yeah, we rarely saw wood that good. Thanks for posting this.
I love building with my Dad, they are some of my best memories....He's not as capable as he use to be but I still love doing projects with him because his knowledge is so vast, I just listen and do more of the work now.
I love this video! You have a really cool dad. That stonework is amazing. Thanks for sharing this with us.
This was really nice to see. Dad knows what he's doing.
Loved this father and son moment and what a beautiful spot. Made me nostalgic for western Canada. In my distant youth I spent some time on (and just off) Vancouver Island doing some plastering (dry walling) and putting shingles on a new build (it was a "grand tour" job aka work I picked up while hitch-hiking :D).
Its pretty obvious your Dad has a wealth of knowledge and experience that needs to be documented. Both of you collaborating is a no brainer. Great work both of you. Thanks
I could listen to Dad forever.
Omg I bet that smells amazing haha. Love the sawn cedar scent.
Yeah!!! I could smell it with every split. So refreshing.
Any time spent with your Dad is priceless. You're a good son Ben.
Don’t you just wish all your neighbors were guys like this? Seems like not only a talented family, but good family too. Thanks for making these informative and highly entertaining videos.
Love the log splitting. Very therapeutic
Dad is a true craftsman of the old school and a natural in front of the camera We might not all end up splitting shakes but he certainly has a lot of skills that might inspire us amateurs. I hope we will get to see more
Thank you! Your dad reminds me of mine; he was a great teacher also, taught me no one was born an expert, to take my time and learn from my mistakes.
Really enjoyed this video with your Dad!
You can see the admiration you have for your dad! The respect there is evident, and the way you interact with your son he will have that respect for you tenfold! Cool build!
could watch these vids like this all day. So much knowledge in ppl older than us . Give your pops a hug and tell him you love him next time you see him. Wish i could mine.. Dads are not here forever. Awesome vid!!!!!
Loved this video. I'd like it a thousand times if I could. Lost my dad to brain cancer a couple years ago. Can hardly wait to see him again when Jesus takes me home.
Ok, I’ve watched a lot of stuff on UA-cam and hands down, this is the coolest video I’ve seen. I could watch your dad split wood all day. Just super calming and mesmerizing. He’s like the Bob Ross of wood-splitting. Thanks for sharing Ben.
I also wanted to say, you’re dad made it look so easy. Watching you struggle a little bit made me think “now he knows how the rest of us feel watching his videos and then trying to do the same work and it doesn’t turn out nearly as nice as his.”
Your dad seems like such an awesome down to earth dude and super skilled. This video was super interesting, he makes that look so easy. Learn everything you can from your dad and be sure to let him know how much you appreciate him. My dad taught me a lot about basic construction and repair but he passed away from cancer a couple years ago and I really miss all his advice and knowledge he would share with me.
Ben; your dad seems like such a nice man. He raised you well. I enjoyed watching this episode!
This video is amazing. Made me want to do this with my son in the future. All I kept thinking was how much joy dad must have felt building that with his son.
It’s crazy how much you look like you’re dad, it’s like watching you in the future!
A heart felt father and son video. Thank You for sharing.
Your dad could be easily become the Bob Ross of construction. Please make many more videos with him.
That. Was. Awesome!!! I remember how much I enjoyed woodwork in 8th grade, and metal work. It was called wood shop and metal shop . The two were literally next door to eachother. The first thing I learned to make was a coat hanger. It was great. I filed a scalloped edge and stained it after. This was when school was a great place to be. Your dad was great for doing this. Thank you to him so much, and that you for showing.
He needs his own channel !! Loved the tips on getting the boards from the log !!
Thumbs up for Dad.
Those shakes came off beautifully.
Was very nice to see a father and son work on a fun project. Camera work was very nice.
What a chill dad.
The sound those boards make when they hit the ground!! Kinda jealous of the nice knot free cedar you guys got there!!!
I have done this. Dad makes it look easy, naturally.
just the other day I was saying to my self "I should learn how to make wooden shingles" and lo and behold. Thanks Ben, thanks Mr. Ben's dad.
Your dad seems admirable.
My kids would be asking to go to Papa's every weekend. Beautiful place.
Very easy to see that your dad is a natural in front of the camera. He obviously has many talents and knowledge. I did notice he holds his hammer very far up the handle ..... he was have a strong arm. Love the rustic life style he lives.
Can’t believe I’m just seeing this one! Love this, Ben I’m sure you feel the same, but I’m 40 and still learn so much from my Dad. I feel like I have a lot of knowledge, but seems like I only know about 25% of what my Dad knows. Your Dad is a natural on camera! His calm way of going about business is relaxing and educational!!
If this doesn't make you want to call your Dad and plan a build with him I'm not sure what would. Great folks and an incredible educational channel!
I liked your Dad’s personality so calm and fun
Your dad is a cool dude!
We have to take care of the old master while they are still around.
I consider my dad to be one of the masters as well, he is an old time carpenter and an architect and I am lucky that we get to work together so I can learn as much as possible from him.
Your dad is a great person. Now we know, how have you learned your wonderful teaching skills.
I'm glad you mentioned this in your other video, as I do think it is one of your best. The two of you are outstanding craftsmen, and your close relationship is a joy to see. Your children certainly have two outstanding men in their lives to look up to and learn from.
5:34 "Not bad" - like father like son. Wonder where Ben got that phrase from ...
Impressive knowledge your dad has, calm voice and patience is the best way to share knowledge.
Oh wow! Your Pop, is quite the gifted craftsman! I can tell you're very proud of him, as you certainly have reason to be! (Say hi to your dad!)
Wow!! Your father is a GREAT CRAFTMAN!!!
Truly amazing, he just made beautiful boards magically appear. Mad respect to your dad
Your Dad sounds and looks alot like you, Ben.
I can see where you get your talent from.
Thanks for sharing!
Your dad should make his own videos. He is better than most.
I have put that idea to him before. I think he could do well.
@@vancouvercarpenter The both of you remind me of my two sons and I and how they get so frustrated because I make it look so easy. Lol
Nice. Your dad should have his own channel. Lot of charisma.
Simply stated, you're dad rocks!
What a great video. Definitely get back to the island and do more projects with him!
Your dad is a true craftsman. Loved this video!
That was fun. I’ve never seen anyone split wood like that. Cool 😎 and what a beautiful location.
Best video yet ! Ur a lucky man to have a Dad like that.
Very cool project to build with your dad:)
It's nice to see Ben do some real work.
Ha, ha!
1:51...Classic Dad joke LOL, your Dad's the man!!
Your Dad is so cool! Lovely to see a Tasmanian tree fern in the garden. (I am from Australia - Victoria, but love Tassie). How idyllic to live by the water.
I really enjoyed this video with the father and son interaction. That's how things continue through time when we learn from our elders. Although I'm a woman, I learned a lot of what I know from my father...and of course UA-cam! lol I learned something new today too so thank you!
And now I see where you got you looks....you look just like your dad! 😉
That's awesome, I've never seen this done before. Thanks to Dad for showing us how it's done. Watching from Perth Western Australia.👍
brilliant want to see more of Bens dad, what a cool guy he is
This was 20+ minutes well spent, it was a joy watching ❤
Your dad seems like a gŕeat guy, and the two of you are just a pleasure to watch.
My dad passed away in 2012. The relation you guys have is just great to see.
Missed this - unfortunately, as Ive only been a subscriber for 3 months.
Loved the video Ben. Fantastic seeing father and son working together. Very heart warming indeed. 🦘🇦🇺
"Seaglass" Verre de Mer turned out just beautiful! That was so interesting to see how your Dad crafted shakes out of cedar/driftwood that just turns up on his shore. Landscaping and gardening are my first loves, and his stonework is exceptional. Those Ferns on the hillside were stunning! I can see where you get your easygoing attitude from Ben - you're a chip off the old block. :) Thanks so much sharing. I really enjoyed this video.
I still go out and make red cedar shake blocks and then hand split the shakes the same way , except I make tapers for roofs and gabled ends ..Your dad seems very nice and “Old School” . It is a dying art to make hand splits. If I can find the wood I love to do it..thanks for the video..
What a great stone path and wall... and the VIEW!
Please do more videos with your pops, he is an artist
Hey dude, I was looking up videos on how to patch up drywall, which needed some love considering these past few weeks have been rough on me so my fists and my knife got the best of the wall. But I came across your channel then this video. And there's something nostalgic, therapeutic, calming about it. Kinda gave me a sense of gratitude and appreciation. Thank you.
I learned something completely new today. Thanks for showing us this!
That’s wonderful. I would love to see more with your father!
This was so entertaining!!....Watching you and your dad was something special.........this from an old carpenter,too
I grew up cutting shakes with my dad- this really brings me back -even the yew "mallet" ha ha This is my favorite of many excellent videos . Cheers from Sequim