Building a Celtic Roundhouse with Hand Tools: Bushcraft Project (PART 1)

We build a bushcraft celtic roundhouse in the forest using hand tools only. In part 1 we collect timber resources, and cut logs ready for the foundations of the bushcraft shelter. The hand tools we will be using for this build are: axe, knife, saw, drawknife and an auger. To begin with we clear a site ready for the construction to begin. We cut a large log using the metre long silky saw. This is to be used for chopping logs. We then re-built our saw horse that we had made in the bushcraft viking house series. We hewed it flat with some wood wedges and axes. Then we made new legs for it. This was also used as a bark peeling jig. We cut 14 logs from the nearby area (all the wood in the immediate area is being forested and we had permission to use these resources). We de-barked the logs and burnt the ends of them. This is an ancient Japanese technique, which helps to make the logs more rot-resistant when they are buried in the ground. These 14 logs will become our vertical posts. The wood we are using is cedar. This is commonly used for Log Cabi building across Europe, especially Scandinavia. It is very rot resistant and although not the hardest of woods, it has proved well when we have built with it in the past. The Celts occupied what we know as Britain over 2,000 years ago. Around the year 500BC. They were incredibly resourceful people and very tribal. Their houses were known as a roundhouse. In the north of England the walls were made with stone, and in the south of Britain they were made with wood as there was more wood available. The roof was thatched and the house had a central firepit with sleeping areas around the outside. This is an important part of British and Irish History and we hope you enjoy joining us on this adventure!
In Part 2 we will continue to build the foundation and start to put together the timber frame. We will also be including cooking, feasts and more adventures! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

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[luckynoi]

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[DeadBoyHK]

I saw "celtic roundhouse"... I thought I would be seeing someone getting kicked in the face by a Celt. But, this is just as good. Lol.

[Melindaroosky]

You two have spoiled me…I can’t get into other bush crafters. You are great individually…and you make a great 👍🏻 team! Love from Joy in Sarasota, Florida USA ❤️😎

[adamender]

Thanks for reviving part of our culture 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[robg]

Love the beginning,
“That’s not a knife... THIS is a Knife” [or saw]

[SmoothGefixt]

Nice build Mike! this one was to be expected and now we are late to the party...;) We have been planning to build a Celtic roundhouse in Ireland for months, will start in two weeks or so. Ours will be from stone & thatched with rushes. Come drink a cup of tea when it's done;)

[laurenceduvall]

Little tip with your saws. Remove the bark where the saw will be cutting because little particles of sand dust clay and rock get caught in the bark. All these particles dull the saws teeth as you cut through the bark. If you remove the bark it’ll make your saws last a lot longer. But smashing lumbering action going on here perfect cuts. Great vids

[Raptoronline]

That log at the beginning, man would I love a chopping board from that. That was just beautiful. Always looking forward to seeing what you come up. Also love seeing the dog, lol.

[advforops]

Late comer to this project. I like the roundhouse theme. Look forward to watching the progress.

[edwardmclaughlin]

Dog, "This is where my master sits, it does not matter that it is uncomfortable, I'm sitting here when he is not, because I can."

[jamesellsworth]

I enjoy knowing that Celtic peoples were already beyond 'Bushcrafting!" Iron tools, decent joinery and the lot gave them a lot more shelter than today's 'outers' are willing to allow for! That star pattern for toasting the base of you foundation logs is BRILLIANT! Silky is promoting the Katana Boy Professional 1000...you and Dustin are putting it to best use! Survival Russia gave a demonstration of it last weekend in his download. I think of 'Celts' as being a multi-tribal ethnic group. Another highly interesting series.

[martinconrad]

9:20 "In Britain, we have a lot of history .…" Understatement of the week award! :)

[dantesabbath]

My family is largely from ireland and most likely from Scandinavia by proxy, I take alot of pride in it, so watching this makes me really happy

[elenashenesky]

The work yall put into this is so under appreciated. How the heck has this Chanel not blown up yet???

[dannyblazenko]

Lol I can't wait for some more overnight camping and cooking! It's one of my favorite parts personally but that's just the chef in me

[boooshes]

You don't know how it warms my heart to see you guys with a proper chopping block. Oh, yes, and proper seating for the pup.

[robredfeather]

Love seeing you and Dustin working together in your vids, I know it is not always possible to do them all together, but man, when you guys do, BAM, awesome. When your dad is there... BAM... now all three of you SUPER BAM LOL. Great vid, looking forward to the series on all the channels.

[Pufferzsola]

Do you understand what a great and cool thing is that you are making these houses? Maybe someday they will save someones life from the grim weather, or animals. I really like the calm atmosphere from these videos... it is so warming. Thanks

[donaldpearson]

Wow you got me excited again I think this is going to be a beauty won't you please use your uttmost craftsmanship that you have shown in the past on this baby I'm going to be watching on average once a week waiting for the dramatic climax seeing a new Little House in the woods hey guys and I'm so glad Dustin is with you Mike but both of you guys thanks for the great entertainment down my alley which I love

[jonathonthornbury]

I love these videos with you guys talking and just being you while doing these projects. Much better than the all in one video ones in my opinion.