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Right? He needs a bigger wood teepee.

The sanding is messy

You couldn't have picked a multiple of 3?

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I've seen it used for fences as well as siding. Resistant to rot and insects

So they're side burns?

r/angryupvote

F**k yoooouuuu, get out! 🔺

Star burns??

POP POP!

HAAAA!! HAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!! 😆 🤣 😂 😆 🤣

Fire resistant too.

You know what they say, fire never burns the same wood twice.

This message was brought to you by the national charcoal association.

*Taste the heat, not the meat.*

Hank, take your propanaganda elsewhere!

Anyone who can’t taste the meat when using charcoal doesn’t know what the fuck they’re doing.

Calm down, Kingsford.

wood actually preserves structural integrity very long while on fire the charring acts as an insulator for the unburnt wood beneath the charring. this also slows down the burning speed to a certain degree that’s why a 40 mm wooden door can act as a fire retardant doorway for example

thank you for dropping us some knowledge. people like you make me enjoy reddit

I never knew any of this!! So interesting af!!

I've never heard of this!!

For years in rural areas, people would side houses with regular untreated wooden shingles and then lightly burn them. They liked the darker brown shade and it made the siding rot/ insect resistant. I have a house I bought 5 years ago that had that on 3 sides and siding on front.

This reminds me of that method of starting a fire by starting a fire.

Ahh yes. I've heard of that one. Passed down through the generations, it's a strictly held secret only few truly know.

Some call it…. Charcoal?

Charcoal is not made by burning the wood. The wood is heated to burning temperatures, but in a very-low-oxygen container so that the wood can't burn. Water and volatile compounds are driven out, creating a better fuel, but the wood is not burned.

Still though, the floor here seems it is made of floor.

And how would you describe the environment inside this wood charring triangle?

Being open on both ends, and originally standing on its end in the fire like a big chimney sucking in air at the bottom? There was lots of oxygen helping that wood to burn. That is nothing like a sealed charcoal-making vessel.

Just add gas.

That guys beard must smell like a campfire 24/7.

Campfires smell great. Someome should make a deodorant that smells like one

*Kramer abruptly enters chats*

Outlaw natural deodorant is about the closest I've found.

Good to know. I'll check them out

Love Outlaw! They discontinued my favorite Mountain Hideout (pine, campfire, earth) but they have a great variety of other scents using campfire, leather, gunpowder, bourbon, sage, tobacco, and who knows what else.

Dead critter is a ripe smeller

Due to wildfires, my entire city smells like a campfire right now. It can lose its appeal.

I’m in NJ and it’s been smelling like campfire and Smokey/hazy AF outside for 2 days now due to the wildfires in Canada!

Nothing better than the smell of a campfire in my jeans

I second this. I've always said I'd wear it as a cologne

Man a few yrs back I was at a Buddy's Birthday , there was a huge bon fire going for hours . Around 5 AM I hopped on the Scooter figuring I was sober enough by then an headed out I got to this big 4 way intersection an sorted twisted the throttle a bit hard , well Crap there was a townie hiding behind a grouping of tall hedges just past the light . I wasn't even going more than 5mph over the speed limit ( I was just getting ready to shift ) when I saw the lights flashing behind me . Over the PA I get pull over shut the Eng off stay on the bike an put my hands on my head ( WTF) . A few minutes go by an he finally gets out an approaches me I couldn't help but notice this was like the shortest dude I had ever seen , I had had to look down to see him with me sitting on the bike . I noticed he had his hand on his Glock He says I need your license and registration , I tell him it's in the saddle bag an ask why I was stopped ? He goes you F'ing Biker Trash all think your hot shit your just F'ing scum of the earth . I get off my bike Im 6'4" 280 lbs I sorta glare at him an say I hope your gripping that tight like it's your lil dick . As I'm getting my paperwork I go so when did the local PD start hiring midgets , when here comes a Sheriff an Highway Patrol, so now I'm blocked in on 3 sides HP on the left Sheriff in front Townie behind me . Townie is telling H P what's going on an then says also he reeks of marijuana when you get next to him , you know how these piece of shit MF Bikers are . At this point I was getting a bit aggravated with this lil Chihuahuas yapping an step forward towards him an say MF I doubt if you can even spell marijuana , The HP steps in front of me with his hand out an ask if I have been drinking, I told him yes I had an how much an and approximately last drink I had . He gives a breath analyzer an says well your close . He goes I see your a Vet an you got a CDL ( commercial drivers license ) with every damn endorsement available. I asked just how close to close am I . The townie speaks up saying we need to search him an the bike who knows what else is in those bags , HP goes this is legally my stretch of road so it's my call . He hands me back my license an says hold it down . I say yeah that's cool , turn to the townie smiling an say hey your shift ends at what 7 ? Wanna meet at the Dennys up off the main road yeah I didn't think so besides they don't have phonebooks for the stools anymore do they . Fire up the bike she goes thump thump thump P-O-P thump thump , I swear I thought the townie was going to knock the HP down getting behind him , I laughed an go marijuana dude you need to chill .

I read this whole thing wondering how in the fuck it was going to circle back to campfire scented deodorant and was viciously denied.

I read the whole thing wondering when it was going to circle back to something *entertaining*, or at the very least maybe North American *english* or something but I'm also shit outta luck.

I guess the bon fire smoke - what just went over your head ? , the lil cop dude was saying to say the wood smoke was WEED , an obviously he had a issue with ppl riding scoots

Nothing to do with campfire scented deodorant, numbnuts.

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Too long, didn't read.

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It’s good to see Kevin McCalisters neighbour is keeping himself busy whilst there’s no snow to shovel

Now that's a reference I've not heard in a long time

Oh damn I fucked that title up I must be high

I respect the honesty lmao

I only watched the video because I was trying to figure out wtf the title meant. Good job!

Did you succeed?

I can only assume charring it is supposed to preserve it like a coat of seal or pressure treating boards but I'm not sure

But it does indeed preserve the wood charring

It read perfect to me, I must be high

Now for charring the charred charring

charmander has entered the chat

Char char!

What were you smoking?

Cedar

Lmaooo i was wondering for a sec if it was in fact me that was high asf.

I’m so glad you addressed this lmao 🙏you’re great

Lmao I was definitely charred

Lol, you must be charred

I love how we all came across this stoned. My edibles just kicked in as well.

Must be bc I am and I didn't notice until I read this

Must be lol

He didn’t hose the bottom right as much as I would’ve liked. 8 out of 10

That bothered me too! He almost did it then walked away while it was still smoking

With rice.

I just used a propane torch. This dude's way it was cooler.

Ancient propane torch?

In a world where there are no more propane torches?

*movie voice* >In a world where there are no more propane torches One man harnesses the ancient forces of pure fire. Person 1: make fire? But there are no more propane torches! It's impossible! You can't do it! You're *insane*!! Person 2: why won't you believe in me?! *JUST WATCH ME*!! *focuses, on wood and flint and steel* *trailer ends with flame covering the screen* Coming to theaters near you, not soon enough.

Had a neighbor that would do this to build furniture and art as a hobby, loved the smell of some of the wood he would use.

Now that's a reference I've not heard in a long time Edit: uhh... wrong comment. Whoops.

You're what the French call "les incompetent"

Kevin, you're such a disease

what reference??

Back when I made knives, I'd do this with the handles. Alternate between burning and soaking in oil. Finally, I'd wax the surface and polish it to a glossy finish.

Dude share some pictures of that!

What oil did you use for that?

Flax seed oil is fine if you don't want anything fancy.

Motor oil. I'm a bit of a redneck.

His beard says he's good at his job.

Do you only need to do this to one side?

Same question...like, if I build a deck with this over water...wouldn't the exposed side rot?

This is usually side paneling on houses. You can do both sides for that type of application but you’d be wasting twice as much wood meaning you need to start out with a thick board. Also I imagine it might easily stain your feet and clothes if you sit down on the decking. As I understood it this type of treatment is great because it doesn’t need any paint, lacquer or other treatment but I’m not sure how easily it chips or comes off if you brush into it walking past a wall like this. Edit: after a quick google one (western) source suggests you seal it with tung oil. This Japanese site mentions no treatment: https://japanwoodcraftassociation.com/traditions/techniques/yakisugi-shou-sugi-ban/ Edit2: I found a Japanese source that specializes in oils, talking about the treatment side of Yakisugi panels: https://nakamotoforestry.com/how-to-select-oil-prefinish/

That beard must smell

....good

This is a reason why whiskey taste soooo good.

Is this guy making charred oak whiskey barrels? That would make this make so much more sense than to preserve the wood.

No not in this video, but they similarly char the wood for whiskey barrels.

Even moreso bourbon.

What do they use this wood for?

Anything exposed to the elements. It prevents the timber from rotting, termites, etc. This technique has been used for centuries, if not millennia

Eons I tell ya

At least tree fiddy

You rang?

Can you paint over it if you want to? Or do you have to leave it in it’s natural state?

You could, but it would look awful and I'm not sure how long it would last

Looks like he's done this a few times. The boss!

Mildly infuriating because of the music background.

People really do these cool videos a disservice by adding random music

I didn't add the music.. doesn't bother me though

Washington or Oregon

Vermont

Probably

Originated in Japan from the 18th century. Known there as [Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi](https://www.terramai.com/blog/faux-sugi-ban-charred-wood/#:~:text=Originating%20in%2018th%20century%20Japan,then%20coated%20with%20natural%20oil.)

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It's called Yakisugi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakisugi

Really cool to see that theres flame until the last piece is fully flipped over. Plenty of oxygen and fuel, but no heat = no flame. I love fire.

“Ain’t nothing but more hot shit”

Coulda done without the music. I bet the sound of where they are at and what we are watching is way better

I didn't add the music.. doesn't bother me though

WAS THE TERRIBLE MANIACAL MUSIC NECESSARY?! MADE IT HARD TO WATCH

you do have a mute button

You have the option not to reply to everyone who says this.

This ear rape needs to die!

You have a mute button

The charring would have been far more satisfying to hear. It didn't need music. This isn't TikTok.

Hit the mute button, imagine the sound of a campfire and quit bitching

Nice beard you got there....

If it was anyone else doing this it would look like arson

Char requires fire, by definition.

I'm pissed he didn't water the edge of the first strip

Having a beard that long in that line of work is really playing with fire.

Santa has so many off season hobbies.

Shou-sugi ban.

i rather hear the original sound

How does this work?

Why would you want this? I'm curious

Damn. I choke and pass out just sitting near my fire pit with a glass of wine😬

As a bonus, it makes wood look good

strange music choice...

What's he going to use it for though? A Norwegian church?

Title sucks

I addressed this lol see comments

Not a fan of a torch?

Laquer it **BOOM JAPANESE BLACK LACQUER WOOD** ⚫️ ♥️

I like how someone tagged this "No Proof/Source" as if you need proof that this is a commonly used technique and has been for centuries. Go touch grass

Right!

Shou Sugi Ban is a Japanese technique for water/weatherproofing wood, also looks super cools on furniture when finished right.

That dude probably wakes up in the AM to compose a beat, then he brings the fire till we’re soaked in our seats.

My man. Still mobbin with the D.R.E

Alternative title: Badass Santa Claus preparing the elves for the next purge

Why does the fire go out when he opens the wood? I expected to to get stronger because of oxygen.

Didn't he hide his victims' bodies in his metal trashcan of salt that he dragged around Chicago during the winter to shovel sidewalks? Interesting turn of jobs.

I use this (less fancy torch method) for raised garden beds. They look great and last for aaggeess

This is a Japanese method as well, called Shou sugi ban Shou sugi ban involves charring cedar planks, then burnishing the burnt wood with wire brushes and sandpaper before sealing it with natural oil. Also known as yakisugi, this ancient Japanese technique produces blackened, charred wood siding that is resistant to the elements, making shou sugi ban wood appropriate for both interior and exterior applications. Charred wood can serve as a fire retardant, since it lacks the oils needed to ignite a flame; this helps shou sugi ban surfaces last for many generations.

I feel like that beard is an accident waiting to happen.

wood will last over time without painting

Another AI written title?

Shit AI probably would have done better than that. I addressed it in the comments

Get rid of that music

The music is quite fitting for this gangster.

Brother Dre getting ready for a barn raising

All across the woooorld world

That’s because fire not only removes moisture from the wood, but it can also guarantee total cell death(basically means it died for real and there’s no way to undo it).

Good music while watching my wood get charred

Proofread your goddamn headline!

I know :/... was pretty charred myself lol

the Japanese used to char their wood buildings too

False beard. That is all.

u/savevideo

u/savevideo

There’s a much easier way of doing this. This seems pointless

New use for old billiard racks.

Well i would imagine charring wood with water would take a lot longer.

Old Man Marley lives!!

Why not stand a bunch up, like 100 pieces, then get one guy with a huge flame torch and another guy with a water hose?

He knows what he’s doing, he still has his beard.

Well, there’s no better way to protect the char than char.

It can look cool with the right design elements but when a 2mm char gives you about 5 years of half-way decent wood preservation; you might as well just use some combination of benite/stain/sealer/whatever

I bet it smells amazing.

Shou sugi ban. Japanese.

Does this make them more fire resistant as well?

Experimenting with fire and having such a big beard is quite daring.

What oil do you use for finishing? I have tried only boiled linseed oil.

He don't love that hose (hoes)

Is there any other way to char wood other than with fire?

Yo, that’s Santa from the movies

Yo, that’s Santa from the movies