PineMartyn (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Nothing short of magnificent. Thank you for making this video.

myjumpsuit (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@SchleyFam1 Ancient truths melt under the flame of modern assumption. Perhaps you could post a video demonstrating the sustainable harvest of birchbark. Your ancestors would be proud. Anciennes vérités fondre sous la flamme de la prise en charge moderne. Peut-être que vous pourriez poster une vidéo montrant la récolte durable de l'écorce de bouleau. Vos ancêtres seraient fiers.

SchleyFam1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@EspaceParallele yeah. my grandparents used to harvest birchbark. it is a sustainable practice when done right. the trees dont have to die.

JMORRIS7 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hi Francois You are a true craftsman. It is an awesome canoe you built I wish I could do the same. Please pass your talent onto our younger generation. Merci beaucoup tres belle video !!!!!

telemarkfreak (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@tiantkpq Humidity is good for birchbark canoes, humidity keeps the bark damp and avoids it from getting brittle. The enemy for the bark is dryness and direct heat or sun. You can order a canoe directly from me, here is my email adress: franz_rothan@yahoo.com you can contact me for prices, size and models. Thanks Francois

tiantkpq (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hi Francois, Beautiful work. Can the canoe survive usage in tropical country with in the 100% humility, like in Bahamas? How can I order one from you?

otctroy1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Probably one of the most amazing videos I have seen on youtube. You are a true craftsman!

EspaceParallele (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

He cut the tree because he knew that it would kill it. The birch will not survive without it. Your impolite comment is based on the assumption that he let the tree rot there. You don't even know what he did with it.

EspaceParallele (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You must always harvest birch bark from trees that will be cut down soon. Birch will not survive without its bark. Natives used the wood for many applications.

giordanengo1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Fabuleux ! ! ! çà fait rêver ! Merci !