Hot Rock Fatwood Glue; Bacon and a Wooden Char Box

A lot of work for a little bit of glue. The simplest way to make glue
from pitch is to find an injured tree and collect the resin directly
from where it is leaking. I have a video showing that process that you
can check out if you’re not familiar with that process.
In many areas it is very easy to find trees leaking sap; but in my
little corner of the Pacific Northwest, maybe one in a hundred mature
Douglas firs will have a fresh wound where the sap is both accessible,
and not composed of at least 75% fir needles.
However, because fatwood stumps last decades there is an abundance of
resin soaked wood on the forest floor. I recently made a video showing
an efficient way to extract ounces of tar using a big metal can, but
have been thinking about ways to collect it without the metal.
I’ve tried setting pieces on rocks next to the fire and had reasonable
success with that method but decided to try sandwiching pieces of
fatwood between large flat hot rocks.
Because the rocks stay hot for so long the resin is very thin and hard
to scrape, but I’ve found that adding a bit of water cools it long
enough for it to get sticky and end up on the stick.
This is the second time I’ve used this approach and got pretty similar
results both times. While the amount of glue that results isn’t
impressive, there is enough there construct at least a half dozen
arrows.
Knowing I would be standing around watching hot rocks for a while I
heated up an extra one to use as a griddle and fried up some bacon for a
snack.
In keeping with the primitive theme I opted not to use my leather gloves
to move the hot rocks; instead using the abundant moss that coats
almost everything under the canopy. I first started using moss this way
to remove hot cooking containers from the fire and have found that it’s
very forgiving. A big handful of leaves works just as well, but
doesn’t stay together as well the moss.
It seemed a bit odd to make a video where the point is rendering sap
without a metal container and then start the fire out of an Altoids tin,
so I broke out my little cedar driftwood char box for this one, and
refilled and re-charred another batch of punkwood.
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As for the particulars, I don't know the species of moss,
and can't recall the name of the plant I gathered from the riverbed for
twigs. The stone was a piece of quartz, the knife is an Ontario SP50. The stump was an old Douglas fir, the charming little rodent was a Douglas squirrel, the tinder bundle material was black cottonwood inner bark, the fire was composed primarily of hemlock roots and alder driftwood. The arrow foreshaft is red osier dogwood, the point is likely some form of steatite, and it’s wrapped in roadkill salvaged deer sinew. The char box is made from cedar driftwood, the punkwood came from a rotten big leaf maple, the ash brush was Pacific Silver fir, and the guy fiddling with all this stuff is named Brian.

[@davidhartley6232]

I hope you make more videos... You're one of my favorite channels 🤗❤️☺️

[@davidj0x1]

I love this channel. No long winded dissertations, just pure wordless example

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks David! :)

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Damn it Brother... You never cease to amaze my friend. This was epic!
I sat here with my mouth wide open and drooling watching you cook
that beautiful Doug Fir Bacon. I never would have thought to extract resin
like this. Love the cedar char box too! Kick ass video Sir... TFS

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@gedmccole6143]

Where are you.
Hope you are keeping well.
Only the BEST bushcraft channel EVER !! 👍

[@joycehampton3983]

I love cooking on hot rocks! And your char box is pretty slick

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Joyce! :)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Another awesome video. I enjoy watching your skills at work.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Lonnie! I can definitely say the same to you. :) 👍

[@geek211]

@@nwprimate6416 when Lonnie is complimenting you... WOW!

[@wurthazsmoke8597]

Brilliant B !! Pushing the boundaries yet again 👍👊

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks for watching buddy! :) 👊

[@mikehopper9516]

I don't think I have words to describe how Much I enjoy you content. or how much I respect your skills. Crazy good my friend.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Mike! :)

[@troybarker2433]

This was a real treat.You sure know how to surprise us and keep us happy.I always watch like a content child.With only the sounds of nature,crackling fire, and you chipping away at things,show that actions speak louder than words.And as an archer myself,I'am really looking forward to seeing you shoot one of these primitive arrows.
Great skills Primate.

[@nwprimate6416]

That's great to hear. :) I'm just a beginner when it comes to archery but I do post shooting videos over on my Instagram account that you can check out if interested. instagram.com/nwprimate

[@merlesater4484]

Really enjoy your video no talk just hands on, showing how the work. Put in and the benefit in the end!

[@juwright1949]

Want to say a Big thanks on another great video. I always learn SEVERAL things from each of your videos. 👍🏻 Well Done.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks James! :)

[@vampireguy7826]

Hi Sir I enjoy watching your video, no talking, no irritating background music, no wasting time focusing the camera at the face, just straight to the content and that explains better than other. You have proven actions explains better than talking sometimes. Thank you, very helpful video.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks man!

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

That was great! Thanks Brian. Stay healthy!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Jacqui! :)

[@Hoplopfheil]

Beautiful stuff.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks man!

[@aktrapper6126]

Some really good information and demonstrations in this video, it really made my day. Fire can be your best friend or your worst enemy, just depends if you respect its potential and operate within its laws and principles and also learn how to use it wisely. You obviously have done these things and are on the cutting age in your generation of fire knowledge. I thought I was on the cutting edge until I met you :-) Thank you for sharing what you have learned through your trials and errors. Great survival knowledge.

[@nwprimate6416]

You're too kind buddy. :)

[@jeffnotti9932]

WOW man you never cease to break down a necessary skill ti its fundamental parts. There is always something in your videos that is exceptional .. J

[@nwprimate6416]

Much appreciated Jeff! :)

[@BackcountryKiwi]

Awesome as always man! Thanks for the video!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@sosteve9113]

Nicely done, excellent experiments,like the wooden box

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Steve!

[@stephenstanley79]

Thanks for sharing, very soothing for times like these.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Stephen. :)

[@wrbruce6100]

I know its been a long time since your last video. But I will tell you. You are the Rambo of fire making, the best of the best my friend. Take care

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Great stuff, as always. Glad to see you check in and I hope you and yours are all well over there, B.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks man! Doing fine so far here. :)

[@lurchie]

That firestart was pretty damn impressive.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks! :)

[@rokhnroll]

Brilliant way to extract resin without a container as always a pleasure NWP thanks for posting, stay safe.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy. You too.

[@tacworx2]

Love this guys videos keep watching the reruns ! Hope he hets time to do more!

[@johnearhart8811]

Crazy Good. Well done Master!!!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@WayneTheSeine]

Brian....just checking on you man. Haven't seen you in over a year. I can't tell you how much I miss your videos. I hope you are safe and well, brother.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Wayne! I'm doing fine and have been working on a lot of different projects. I hope to get back to posting videos up here soon.

[@WayneTheSeine]

@@nwprimate6416 Fantastic to hear from you. With all of the craziness going on in the world I was worried you may have succumbed to it. Your videos mean a lot to me as well as others I am sure. Looking forward to your work. Take care and God bless.

[@bdwillis8284]

Been harvesting fatwood for a few days, I'm going to attempt to make some pine tar today. I hope you and yours are well. Thanks

[@Waldhandwerk]

Nice, nice my friend. Love the fire-box. Take care, Sepp

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks for watching Sepp! :)

[@DonnaConrady]

Hey Brian :) Nice to see you again . . . simply beautiful arrow, really nice job. Take care to you and Lupo and family.
Donna

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Donna! :)

[@samipeluso8643]

Just like a guy to fiddle around and get distracted by squirrels. To be honest though, this is probably the best description yet.

[@nwprimate6416]

Sounds like me. :) Thanks for taking the time to read through it.

[@randywithofapt2660]

Wow.. I thought I knew a few things... but I don't. Thanks for the good info., I'm learning.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@davidharvey5672]

Amazing as always

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks David :)

[@davidb8872]

You can throw a spark faster than anybody 🔥

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks David :)

[@BURNWOODBUSHCRAFT]

absolutely amazing!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks! :)

[@uncletoad1779]

Excellent! Unique approach, unique style.

[@mountainman2365]

Hello NW Primate. Your videos are great! It would be nice if you could make another one. Many thanks and best regards from Switzerland.

[@auroraborealisknives4019]

Man I missed your videos ! Awesom stuff

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Amazing work as always 👍🔥

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Gréât vidéo, thanks for sharing. Take care.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Quinn!

[@benjaminwulf914]

If you prefer getting the resin from the tree itself, I recommend going on your property and making a few small cuts with a hatchet. My friend did this with a rock a few years ago at our camp (we didn't have access to a hatchet) and we've been collecting the resin right out of the wound.

[@nwprimate6416]

That can definitely be effective too. 👍

[@jabohabo3821]

Hope all is well, you're one of my heros

[@patrickgermond2750]

That box is cool as heck

[@281covfefe5]

Brain thnxs 4 the particulars, uploading and sharing this Awesome adventure !! Always enjoyable
👍🏻🇺🇸💯

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks for reading and watching buddy!

[@FelixJager2]

Very nice box!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Petr :)

[@thomasgold-1000]

Any idea how much I’ve missed this type of videos? 👍

[@nwprimate6416]

:) 👍

[@SmokingDiode]

Miss your content brother. Hope you are safe and well!

[@contramundum2.0paradigmshi10]

Great job. God bless from Michigan.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks!

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"In order to deal with reality successfully---to pursue and achieve the values which his life requires---man needs self-esteem: he needs to be confident of his efficacy and worth."
-Nathaniel Branden-

[@nutthrower4415]

Just checking in. Letting you know I’m here for ya. Hopefully I haven’t missed any of your vids. I’m sending this reply on the last vid I have of yours. Hope alls well. Standing by for your next adventure. Be safe
Nutt (Jim)

[@MorryGibson]

I love your video so very very much !

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Morry! :)

[@brianferris1233]

thank you for sharing, NWPrimate 👍

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Brian!

[@brianferris1233]

@@nwprimate6416 Happy Easter, Friend 👍☕

[@nwprimate6416]

@@brianferris1233 You too buddy. :)

[@WayneTheSeine]

Not sure how I missed this one...but here I am. I haven't seen anything in a while so I came a huntin. As always your skills surpass any others I have seen on UA-cam. You always do things in the most authentic way, in the wild, down and dirty. Your skills and innovation are legendary. Hope you are staying safe during this crazy time. Oh....I think this is the first time we have actually seen your face....you don't look like a Yeti...imagine my surprise. :) Hope to see you again soon Brian. Take care.

[@gedmccole6143]

Hope you are keeping well my friend.not had any vids from you for some time.
(The silent Legend)

[@adrianlugo4760]

Saludos amigo espero que estés bien Dios te bendiga hace un tiempo que no se de usted saludos desde Puerto Rico

[@dennisnewsky7890]

I like your videos so much!

[@hemansr3893]

Very cool...as usual!!! :>)>

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy!

[@tallcedars2310]

Good thinking about adding cold water to cool the pitch. The method will work in a pinch but does look harder that the tin method. Not that we have any amount of fatwood here but it's good to know in case I strike it rich somewhere. The wood char box is something to try this summer. All the best from northern BC.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks buddy! :)

[@cujo5858]

Hello... subscribed to your channel a few weeks back.. been catching up with your videos and id like to say, well done my friend. I'm quite certain that if we were nabour we would get along good. I am a woodsman as well. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@jacobschulze9659]

My favorite channel. Make mooooaaar vids... please

[@treerat6959]

Missing your video's sir, hope you are doing well.

[@bushcraftsurvivalslovenia5241]

so beautiful to watch these videos of yours. :D Thanks for sharing them.

[@kingmortis1704]

Nice video :)

[@cooperpayne]

We miss you

[@D0MIN01793]

I hope to see you again with new video

[@joshuag.9341]

Damn man. Outstanding!

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

All the best .

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good video NW Primare

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks LT!

[@Nerding4Nature]

You impress me.

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Carley :)

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

I am hoping you have some new videos coming up.

[@antaress8128]

Hey, we miss you. Hope you are OK.

[@survivaloptions4999]

Bro, it's been a while. Everything good with you?

[@Trickysteve666]

I always wonder why people just stop doing videos ,hope all is well 😮

[@mechcntr7185]

The videos need to show more of the Black Lab.

[@user-jv3gf9qh4p]

I wonder why there are no more videos? (

[@luvghosh2719]

Hey man I am new to your channel but loved your content but I have noticed u haven’t uploaded lately so I am just asking are ya alright ? Or are ya working on a mega project?

[@ikerespinozacruz7078]

please upload more videos.

[@RustyKnorr]

Please come back, it’s been forever!

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Rusty...more to come soon.

[@RustyKnorr]

@@nwprimate6416 I can't wait, my friend. You are such an inspiration, and you have so much knowledge to share!

[@jotrex2916]

relajado no? me encanto la verdad muy relajante :)

[@patrickgermond2750]

Amazingly great video. Thank you:)

[@Banasuka]

The fire stone🔥🐠🐟🍗🍖🥩🥓

[@JoeTheBoger]

why aint there no more vids, we want more :(

[@jabohabo3821]

I watch the commercials on your videos out of respect ;)

[@Sawmill.skills.indonesia]

Very nice

[@MrRoman-lo6ih]

ever come back again?
we miss your videos

[@robbabcock_]

Awesome stuff! As always, I learned something new [or old, as MRESteve1989 would say ;-) ]

[@nwprimate6416]

Great to hear! :)

[@ddgz10]

Pls more videos on tactical rocks

[@i_ziellos_i8884]

3:59 Who else was expecting that squirrel to die?

[@seanthomasdowd]

brilliant

[@nwprimate6416]

Thanks Sean!

[@thenomadsurvivalist4459]

Very clever 👊🇬🇧

[@kennyhill2678]

If you got some of that glue on your foot,, You'd be a Tarheel 👍,, How Carolinians got the nickname...

[@mrForestBeard]

NW Primate, hey, mate! Is everything okay? Why no vids so long ? ;(

[@UTClans_96.27UT]

I'm wondering the same thing . ATB to everyone .

[@user-bw5op6eh9q]

Ты сделал в теме розжига огня без специальных средств больше любого другого.

[@majorwoody1720]

The first bit reminded me of Rambo The First Blood

[@malapoyo]

Y'all better quit cooking bacon out in the bushes. You're gonna have somebody show up to supper that isn't welcome. 😆

[@nwprimate6416]

😆

[@mobinmasoumi8125]

Hello sir🖐 Why are you no longer active on UA-cam? I have been waiting for your new videos for almost 3 years😪

[@lronWill]

UH OH! Better watch out. Corporal's Corner is gonna copyright strike you on that bacon segment! :P

[@harambe483]

This is soo cool

[@kennyhill2678]

Fatwood,, is what we've always referred to as "lighter wood"..

[@ismewhat1234]

Cool👍

[@terryoneill9525]

nw primate i you and your loved ones are healhy in this pandemic

[@zoltanvonsomogyi7272]

Wooden box for char? Damnit, Primate!!

[@nwprimate6416]

😅👍