I hope you enjoyed the video! Please give my uncle some love and order a canoe at www.ottercreeksmallcraft.com/ :) (or you can follow him on Instagram @ottercreeksmallcraft) AND if you're in the Vermont area, book one of his bands! www.atlanticcrossingvt.com/ www.frostandfireband.com/

@justkiddin1980

4 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful!! I hope you will keep doing this in the future, because it is a dying trade..👍

@danlotroth9231

4 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful gift, quite jealous of the canoe and of course locations. Not the sarcastic uncle, have one of those already. Do hope you have given enough back to score a few point's back lolz.

@DeterminedDIYer

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to but i can't afford a canoe like that. :) beautiful though! I live in Ohio on the river and we just use kayaks mostly.

@basedbear1605

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. Please find a good man and make lots of babies... the world.. and our country.. needs more people like you and the knowledge you're accumulating needs to be passed on! And it's pretty obvious that if you're not full of yourself (don't appear to be) then you can get nearly any man. Attractive, smart, capable, and most importantly... a DOER! Please take this to heart, make a huge family and pass on what you know and what you will keep learning in the future!

@nitebyfly7325

4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!! Super to have such a talented uncle. Your canoes are just beautiful. Love handmade canoes. Great video!

its good that veritasium asked you to construct the "imposible machine", now i have a whole channel with a lot of videos that i can watch

@g3sthinks80

3 жыл бұрын

Same here...

@berribeans6593

3 жыл бұрын

Same!!

@sarowie

3 жыл бұрын

when she asked me to subscribe on the colab video I thought "no - it does not work that way" and I started watching her back log, which then made me subscribe. She is incredibly versatile, talented and patient - but "only" her ability to solve problems was really showcased in the colab. Very thankful for veritatsium for the colab.

@tylerbickford565

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, cute host too.

@thomasbeutel7931

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, same here.

Honestly, as impressive as the canoe is, I'm even more impressed (inspired?) by how much your aunt and uncle have clearly invested into your life. What an amazing couple, and this video, I think, is a fantastic tribute to them.

@EPhotoAlbum

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I agree. Amazing people!

@steveperreira5850

3 жыл бұрын

I love the music by auntie and uncle, and what a craftsman the uncle is. What a love of labor and craft. 30 days, two people, quite a few tools, and a masterpiece.

@grumpyken9151

2 жыл бұрын

twinge of jealousy about her childhood lol

Goals.

@liamcarlson9259

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I'd find you here, lol

@AnantTripathi1by0

3 жыл бұрын

Damn!!!! Amazing that you found this chanel

@craftedbyorre

3 жыл бұрын

I know you’ll build your cedar strip canoe one day, Destin!

@CHL41993

3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I saw this saying 1 day ago, why is it still 1 day ago today

@Democratic_Industrialism

2 жыл бұрын

I see KZread recommendations got both of us 😅

What I learned today: Xyla has the world’s coolest aunt and uncle

@EPhotoAlbum

3 жыл бұрын

Right!

@johnrogan9420

2 жыл бұрын

We must keep our USA currency solvent ...IMPEACH vp Biden and vp Harris

@johnrogan9420

2 жыл бұрын

Iroquois tribe want royalties for their patent!

@rockyBalboa6699

2 жыл бұрын

She also has too many Uncles and aunts! Hope she is not in some type of cult community!!

I've always wanted to build a canoe. So cool to see that I can build one in 20 minutes.

@xylafoxlin

4 жыл бұрын

19 if you can figure out how to not launch into a 1 minute ad break while building!

@MichaelScottPerkins

4 жыл бұрын

@@xylafoxlin Product placement!

@SignalJones

4 жыл бұрын

check out flomo's flywood canoes. you can make one in a few days.

@cakeofthepan2233

4 жыл бұрын

haha..the last boat I made took all of 6 years..with no ad breaks!..just beers

@petermackenzie437

4 жыл бұрын

My man Jackman!

What a woman. What an uncle. What a team. What a beautiful canoe.

@ganjalfthegreen5312

4 жыл бұрын

What a comment

@TLDNews

3 жыл бұрын

@@MoodiFLEX What?

@bananamaniac2

3 жыл бұрын

What a simp lol

@bhngorung1755

3 жыл бұрын

@@TLDNews What a what ;)

@voidremoved

3 жыл бұрын

what a choice of bgm

I Love when a "bigger" KZreadrs help out "smaller" KZreadr Veritasium introduced me to her and now I'm hooked 😄😄

This is such a beautiful boat you made. When Unc said “NO NOT YET!” it made me realize what precious memories you made with your uncle in the process.

She wrote you a song... When you first flew an aeroplane solo... What a life you've already lived and at such a young age! So wonderful to see someone grasp life so enthusiastically with both hands. 👑

@koanbonwa

3 жыл бұрын

It's much easier to embrace a blessed life. More parents need to focus on giving their children the experience to be blessed, than imprint how cursed they are.

@bashkillszombies

3 жыл бұрын

Amy, please, cut a fringe into your hair. I'd say bangs but you know it's an aeroplane not an 'airplane' thus you're clearly from a literate country and know what a fringe is. But that sixhead is not a good look, a fringe will turn you from a 3/10 to a 7/10.

@horror

3 жыл бұрын

@@bashkillszombies HAHA

@TehMomo_

3 жыл бұрын

@@bashkillszombies why should she care what you think....

@steveperreira5850

3 жыл бұрын

Anybody that has not flown a small airplane and has the means to do it, should do it. As for my own recreational experiences, it’s right up there with surfing and flyfishing as a great thrill. I recommend the Cessna 150/152. That Little plane float like a butterfly. Probably nowadays there are even lighter weight versions that are more fun. The smaller the plane, the more fun!

I appreciate anyone who can paddle a good J stroke but when she can also fabricate her own wood canoe from scratch it's humbling. Props! (not just the aviation kind)

So I found this channel by way of this old Tony and his secret Santa video, and I picked the canoe build because it's one he mentioned. I can't tell you how glad I am. This is amazing! Everything, from your enthusiasm, to the craftsmanship and knowledge from your uncle, to the beautiful materials, and last but surely not least, the original music by your aunt and uncle and friends. 0 what a fantastic video! You've earned my respect, admiration, and subscription, just like that. Thank you!

@gabmd757

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, TOT sent me. I'm absolutely impressed, the positive energy that radiates from this channel is unbelievable. Take care.

@marccloutier3501

Жыл бұрын

that secret santa builder tradition got me to discover lot of new builder channel!! I was only following the Hacksmith then found out about this old tony, look mom no computer, collin furze, xyla foxlin !

I finally understand where Xyla gets her love of Total Boat epoxies, she literally builds boats!!

That was great!

@declansb641

3 жыл бұрын

Can we see a hacksmith canoe, maybe it has jet engines XD

@n1elkyfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@declansb641 it would probably transform into a submarine. Like the one little jet boat from James bond

@declansb641

3 жыл бұрын

@@n1elkyfan Yes, and it could have targeting torpedoes

This video is everything good in the world: family, craftsmanship, being outdoors, exercise. I love this video.

Who says that Gen-Z and Millenials aren't interested in actually building things. This is first class craftsmanship! The chevron decoration could be interpret as "canoe goes this way".

@fcgHenden

3 жыл бұрын

Right? Also, StuffMadeHere, Alec Steele, Simone Giertz!

@bbbbbbb51

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's really not the case. There's a severe lack of masters out there willing to take on an apprentice for a wide variety of trades/crafts.

I grew up on the rivers of Alaska. My best friend, Mike Caldwell, taught the canoeing merit badge class at Lost Lake Boy Scout Camp in the interior. We were part of the Midnight Sun Council. Watching you build this canoe brought back memories of canoeing with Mike. My wife and I did an eight day canoe trip down Birch Creek from 90 miles up the Steese Highway. The trip was on our first anniversary. We put in up near Eagle Summit and had to portage about a mile to get to the river. From there down to the bridge at 160 mile took 8 days. We had two canoe's, Mike and our friend Steve Olsen were in one canoe and Edy and I were in the other. I'll never forget it, though it was 45 years ago. Mike is gone now, and I miss him. You are blessed to have a family that values you and gives you good outdoor skills and experiences. I noticed your skill in handling the paddle quietly and using a J stroke to correct the direction of the canoe. May you live a long life and pass these values onto your children and grandchildren.

@FugStatus

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these memories Randall!

Canoe building, corset wearing, engineer and pilot with quality music. Well yes, I do think I will subscribe. You earned that.

@GGGG_3333

4 жыл бұрын

And to add insult to injury, she had to be gorgeous. I am telling you man, life ain't fair 😂.

@RLB9844

3 жыл бұрын

@@GGGG_3333 Not to mention her goofy sense of humor. :) Sounds like the perfect woman.

Every year for the past 18yrs....Uncle, what do you want to Christmas? Answer: Clamps.

@bruceharvey8810

4 жыл бұрын

@@riaandebeer6718 The correct expression is "You can never have too many clamps".

@888johnmac

4 жыл бұрын

@@riaandebeer6718 .. truth

@notahotshot

4 жыл бұрын

@@bruceharvey8810, you understood the intended meaning of their statement well enough to "correct" them. This would seem to indicate no correction was necessary.

@hamiltonharper

4 жыл бұрын

Uncle, why does Santa need to visit when you know damn well how to craft your own 3/4" steel pipe mutherclampers?

@johnkilo3

4 жыл бұрын

My dad was the same way.

perfectly played "no not yet!" 10/10 uncling.

The climax: your uncle handing you the canoe from the upper floor of the barn and you catching it and handling with ease and elegance. And - a real nice-looking piece of woodwork. Congrats!

You are truly blessed to have such a wonderful family. It is a gorgeous canoe and you will always have the satisfaction of knowing you helped make it with your own two hands.

Absolutely beautifully made. Now that’s the uncle everybody wish they have in the family. Kudos to the both of you.

@ronlaverdiere

3 жыл бұрын

That's the child everybody wishes they had. Work ethics, respect for craftsmanship, eagerness to learn and be hands on, and actually wants to hang out with her family.

wow, just wow. Xyla,, just a fan, Mechanical Engineer. it must be something in us.. I too must make, work, improve, modify everything.. lol..... your canoe and your uncles work, just beautiful. thank you again.. Eric

You are blessed with a lovely family! One that is so generous with their time and talents. Thank your Aunt and Uncle for all who watched and enjoyed the gift you have been given. You are a lucky one, to have such a wonderful family.

I'm so happy to add you to the list of role models for my 5 year old daughter. I can't wait until you have 100k subscribers, so I'm leaving this comment as an offering to the algorithm.

@xylafoxlin

4 жыл бұрын

Awhhh 🥰 is someone cutting onions??? 💜

@blackbart99

4 жыл бұрын

@@xylafoxlin If you don't feed the algorithm the algorithm feeds on you, becoming the ALGORI-THEM. And THEM is Hungry!!

@blackbart99

4 жыл бұрын

I know...it seemed funnier in my head.

@Jeremiah90526

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackbart99 Hey, I chuckled a hearty chuckle.

@psedog

3 жыл бұрын

Saw the Collab with Veritasium and thought the same thing. My daughter is also 5 as well 😁

I envy you for having such a cool uncle who taught you how to build a canoe. God bless that man.

I just realized, in every shot of your uncle he had a smile on his face.

@steveperreira5850

3 жыл бұрын

Because he’s lived a happy life. And probably a lot of that has to do with his craftsmanship and the joy he gets from that and rural living, not to mention a wonderful family. And to think that the world of most people will never get to experience rural living! I am as lucky as uncle, my situation looks just like his, and I am so thankful.

Did anyone mention the cool videography? The whole video, build, and music were a joy to behold. Thank you!

Having a 20 year career owning a business that manufactured composite aircraft propellers and then making guitars after that...this video is most satisfying. I know your patience and your upper arm strength. You have a good uncle. Treasure family.

How awesome, you have an amazing family and what a story you have to tell your own one day. When I was 7, I got to build a small sailing dinghy with my dad and to sail it almost every week with him till my late teens. I'm 60 now and they are still some of my fondest memories.

It is awesome that your uncle takes the time to teach you how to work with wood. He should get the uncle of the century award.

What a great video. And what a great uncle. The world needs more uncles like you. God bless

I hope I can convey how satisfying that was to watch. When I was 11 Y.O. I was the "bowman" in a cedar strip canoe for a two week adventure in Washington's Puget Sound. It's a memory that will always be with me and returned watching this build.

That was just an absolute joy to watch and marvel at. Your uncle is an exceptional craftsman... and your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved in the build had me hooked from the thumbnail! I would have loved to have had that opportunity back in Scotland as a teenager! Beautiful, just beautiful!

Total respect to your uncle! I'm a handyman and I know what goes into a lot of different craft. Thank you for this!

My dad and I made a canoe similar to yours when I was about 13. Ours was 16 feet and weighed about 67 pounds. The ribs were white ash and the planking was red cedar. We covered the outside with canvas and put about 12 coats of lacquer to shrink and make the canoe waterproof. I think the gunwales were white ash. Thanks for a trip down memory lane. Bob PS this was about 60 years ago.

Fantastic video editing! Well done! All of the audio levels (background and voices and voiceovers) were very well equalized! The background music was present enough to add, without distracting or minimizing your voice. Very fine line, and you nailed it!

I spent 20 years in Algonkin Park with my father he passed 14 years ago the time you spend with your family in a canoe is nothing short of a miracle thank you for sharing this I’m so happy I watch this not because of the wonderful family experience my heart strings being tugged on just the fact that you know how to paddle I’ve watched so many of these builds Sorry it took me a minute I’ve watched 32 of them you’re the first one I’ve seen that knows how to paddle

This is freaking awesome! And looks like the whole family share the same joy building stuff! Thanks for sharing this with us

Building my first canoe now. This video was one of my main resources, very helpful. One thing I will say to anyone else planning a build if you're using multiple sources of information make sure the techniques are compatible. With the product I wanted I would have saved myself a lot of grief had I been consistent with the methods in this video. Also if you play it at half speed Xyla sounds drunk, but the music always sounds good, might have to buy a cd.

@Elmo6855

Жыл бұрын

LOL on the half speed thing! I had to try that myself! 🤣

You probably won't ever see this post. But I used to work for Jamestown Distributors JUST as we started looking into and launching the Total Boat Line of products. I'm really really glad to see it getting good reviews. Thanks for the awesome content and for bringing up some old memories for me.

It is totally fascinating for me to see how someone with such dedication, craftsmanship and precision builds such a beautiful canoe. You can be very proud of your work. Thank you for taking us with you and best regards from Germany 🙏🤗

Where it ends usually depends on where it starts ❤ the support of family like this is remarkable. And what an amazing boat.

Beautiful! I lived in NewEngland for a good chunk of my childhood. My brother built his own canoe like this, and I stayed at his place when I was 14 or so and I built my own row boat at the Eli Whitney museum. Good times.

OMG are you kidding me your whole family is freaking talented, god the pressure of growing up in your family lol I love you show by the way

@merlemerle788

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and thats a really pretty canoe .

You are blessed, stuff like this is what makes life worth it.

A better Uncle than anyone might hope for... what an awesome love he has for you. Very unique. Nice job on the canoe...

HOLY CRAP!!!!! That’s a beautiful canoe!!!!!!! Wow! Thanks for sharing.

That seriously is some great craftsmanship that went into that beautiful canoe. Well done the both of ya. Having craftsmen like your uncle in life is a blessing for sure.

no clue why youtube put this in recommended but i could not stop watching :P

that looks like so much fun. growing up I remember doing a lot of projects with my uncles. those days were great.

Only 43lbs!!!! Amazing. Thanks to you and your uncle! Great job y’all!

Beautiful boat, but this video is about so much more than a canoe. That was the pinnacle of your Uncle's canoe building career, having a whole month to create a functional work of art with someone he cares so dearly about, shoulder to shoulder. As he continues to build these canoes it will now be a much more lonely affair for him. Yet, he can draw in the memories of having such a wonderful month teaching and working with you to keep him energized. Be sure to call him and your Aunt from time to time, just to say "Hello". That will keep them full of life for many years to come.

Kudos on the excellent craftsmanship on display here! As I once was a professional woodworker/cabinet maker, I can certainly relate to taking a pile of raw materials and creating a functional work of art, just as you and your uncle have done so well on this beautiful canoe. If more people had to learn how to fabricate what we want in our lives, the world would be a different (better) place. So satisfying to reply to someone when asked with a response of "yes I made that". Keep up the great work and never stop exploring your creativity and art. Peace

This is, hands down, the best, most enjoyable video I have ever watched on KZread! So many elements coming together to form a masterpiece, both in terms of the canoe and video! Working in a cozy New England workshop with snow blanketing the landscape, the skills of your uncle and the interaction between you two, the wonderful music, and your enthusiasm for adding to your skill set resume all combine to form perfection! Your narration is so clear and uplifting , and that’s a rare trait on most YT videos! Kudos to you and your uncle! You’ve achieved perfection in multiple ways!

Great canoe, but your relationship with your uncle is much better. It was not only gift of canoe, but also time spent together.

Amazing build, and you really committed to the "8 miles that way" bit

I remember playing guitars and singing with my Uncle Steve. So cool to see you bonding (figuratively and literally bonding wood) with your Uncle!

I enjoyed watching this young lady's enthusiasm as much as I enjoyed the construction of the canoe. She is a treasure.

The build was amazing but the video and editing is off the charts ! That must have taken forever . Well done

@rocifier

3 жыл бұрын

The boat was amazing but her legs are off the charts!

@JindrichOchmann

3 жыл бұрын

@@rocifier Everything about her is off the charts! Instant love...

"Talking out of turn? That's a paddlin'. Lookin' out the window? That's a paddlin'. Staring at my sandals? That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe? Oh, you better believe that's a paddlin'."―Jasper Beardsley. But good job! that's one awesome canoe.

OUTSTANDING ! ! ! Some lucky person is going to love spending their life with you.

Fantastic! Thanks for making this - so therapeutic to see the craftsmanship for all of us who work inside offices all day.

Was just planning on enjoying this video that popped up in my feed, but when she mentioned flying an airplane solo for the first time I thought this is a very interesting person and clicked subscribe.

@ProjectsinLessTime

3 жыл бұрын

she is an interesting person, for sure

Best birthday present ever? This is such a fabulous canoe and experience and I'm also pretty sure your uncle is the Ultimate Clamp Champ! Fantastic!

@xylafoxlin

4 жыл бұрын

ULTIMATE CLAMP CHAMP! I gotta tell him that he's really proud of his clamp collection

I watch your video's because I find them entertaining and educational. I share them with my young daughter because you are an amazing role model.

Beautiful job. What a great time that must have been making your own canoe with your aunt and uncle. Memories forever, great job you guys.

I had no idea how involved a build like this would be. Very impressive.

This is art, I amaze by the detail and the wood crafting skills involve in this build.... super awesome :D

what a beautiful canoe, you have amazing relationship with your uncle, what great experience building it.

*XyLa* The Engineer with the style and elegance of a couture runway model. Wow.

I was gonna watch for a few seconds, ended up watching the whole 20 min..great craft!

This is extraordinary!! I never know we could build a canoe like that! Amazing!👍🏼

As an engineer, I can appreciate the Complexity that it took to make this Canoe !! You're lucky to have an Uncle like the one you have. Happy Rowing.....

Making a piece of history right there........Love it

Incredible work. So much detail and forethought went into this gorgeous canoe. Your uncle is amazingly talented, and so are you! Also, I miss Vermont. What an amazing state! Fantastic work Xyla!

Not sure you can have a better uncle than your uncle. This was great, and I'm glad to have found your channel!

@banditto1969

3 жыл бұрын

that is what I took away from this too! what a great family tradition!

A thing of beauty and the canoe is sweet also. How wonderful to build it with your own hands and your Uncle. I many many memories with it for years to come.

Great to have an uncle like that.... God bless

Another curious video stuck on my homepage 2021, I bet it's on yours as well

@CSunny_

3 жыл бұрын

Weird how I'm now subscribed to both of you

Who else thought it was cute how she kept saying "and then we just..." Uhhh you just did some damn complex woodworking is what you did. Great video, amazing job!

Reminds me of building radio control airplanes when I was a teenager.... Lots and lots of sanding! You skip on the sanding and it shows not to mention the performance suffers. I learned a lot with this video. Thank you!

Xyla, you are such a delightful person. A real original.

Such an excellent "J-Stroke". Awesome video!

Wow! That's was amazing!! You are living my dream life. God bless 💕

@adruvitpandit5816

3 жыл бұрын

Malhamdulillah.

I've always been envious of the canoe my uncle built in his garage. It took him awhile, I was young, but whenever we would go to visit, I had to check on that canoes progress. That was 35+ years ago, and he still has that beautiful piece of craftsmanship

What a stunning build. Evokes memories of watching Ray Mears building a birchbark canoe. Plus I loved the music throughout - what a fabulously creative family.

This is probably the single most satisfying video I've seen... Well paced and informative. Congratulations on a beautiful work of art - and best of all, done with family!

I love when KZread recommends fascinating people to me! I don't know how you're not famous yet.

Well done. Best Uncle ever!

So cool to watch the building process! Also LOVED the editing on this video

@xylafoxlin

4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! Lol that moment when it takes 30 days to build the canoe, then 3 months to edit...

First step to building a canoe: buy 5000 clamps

@Shin_Lona

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering why they're always sold out... 😆

@kevinmencer3782

3 жыл бұрын

That's boat building for you.

@jrlstables

3 жыл бұрын

Lol that's any hand wood working. I do a lot of lathe work and use a ton of clamps.

@chemech

3 жыл бұрын

Fundamental shop rule: You can never have *enough* clamps...

@steveperreira5850

3 жыл бұрын

I make a lot of doors, and I don’t need one tenth the amount of clamps, more curves demands more clamps, there’s some formula there for Zeiler and her buddy at veritasium To figure out.

I love the recurve on the ends. That is a really beautiful design.

I LOVE THIS!!!!! The fact that this was inspired by and supported by family makes my heart sing. BTW..... great work!!! I did a similar thing by building a 17 foot Greenland style kayak in my Minnesota basement.

Well damn. I read books on canoe building and could never really grasp what goes into building one. This video explained the process a lot clearer and it wasn't even the technical version of the video. I'm still not ready to build one myself but watching this helped a lot.

@w.loczykij5354

3 жыл бұрын

After doing this once. And then twice more - I can tell you one thing. You CAN build it. But not alone. Extra pair of hands is very important and when epoxying even third pair to mix the stuff will be welcome.

@viktorsarge6285

3 жыл бұрын

@@w.loczykij5354 Yeah that sounds very reasonable. A lot of the things needing to get done seems difficult to pull off alone.

I was liveing in fear that crafts and craftsmanship was being lost with the young people of today. Wheeew! I'm glad I don't have that to worry about. Fine work young lady.

This was inspiring hand craft whit a touch of modern fiberglass but still keeping the old school look intact. Thank you for sharing

As a longtime carpenter, not only want to say "damn, what a beautiful piece of work!" but also, what a brilliant saw help (the diagonally sawed strip) to keep everything smug and straight. Brilliant and it makes me want to do this myself...

Xyla this is a great video! Been looking forward to this for a long time and it did not disappoint! Only problem, now I want to try building a canoe! 😅

@xylafoxlin

4 жыл бұрын

Hehe, do it!!!

@SwitchAndLever

4 жыл бұрын

@@xylafoxlin can I borrow your uncle? 😬

@mytube3358

3 жыл бұрын

Same. But I don’t have room in any aspect for another hobby. LOL!

@jasonbailey9139

3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what the switches you incorporate will do.

@auxencefromont1989

3 жыл бұрын

@@SwitchAndLever apparently, yes you can www.ottercreeksmallcraft.com/OtterCreekSmallcraft/cobuild.html