I remember these pegs at my grandmothers as a child and remember a young girl coming to the door one day with a basket selling these. My Gran always preferred these over Dolly pegs.

@harryrogers

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment.

thanks for showing us ive just made my first ones today it was so relaxing no more plastic Chinese crap from now on.

Although I left the UK as a 7 yr old, I can remember the peg man coming around Angmering, and of course my Mum used them quite happily before the new fangled plastic things became all the rage. Thanks for that insight into the craft Harry.

I literally just Googled 'make your own clothespins' because I very much like making things on my own, rather than going to the store and buying factory junk, and wondered about whether or not I could make some. I have those exact scissors, lol, and am surrounded by plenty of willows. Now I really must make some! Excellent video. Short and to the point. ~Lynn

@harryrogers

3 жыл бұрын

Great

thanks Harry I looked up peg making because in my garden there were so many plastic pegs broken and trod into the ground I was always picking them up .so much more eco friendly the tin will rust away thanks

Thanks for the very easy to follow instructions on peg making. I will make some because I have a deep dislike of plastic ones, in fact I do not like plastic at all The trouble with gypsies coming around is not what they sell but what they take on their way out. My mother bought a bunch of primroses from a gypsy and thought how nice they were but then realized she had picked them from her front garden!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed that harry I've a big smile on my face and will certainly be making a few 😃

Thanks for all the great content in the videos very informative and a pleasure to watch

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

Gravel Creek Farms Thanks much appreciated

Fabulous job Harry, we used to have a day on scout camp making tent pegs from Hazel wood they were so easy to carve when green but a whole different story when dried out. Thanks again, Bob.

@harryrogers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob.

Great film harry as usual. As a "towny" could you make a film on showing people what the trees look like so they can find the types timber to use on these things you make. Like willow,beech etc thanks again.

Nice project Harry, enjoyed this content.

Very nice Harry. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Harry - Try drilling a 3/16 hole half way up right thru -This should stop splitting the peg .Just split the gap to the hole , Most clothes lines are 3/16 but the hole will pinch the cloth , The factory made ones here are made this way .

@swellcat66

2 жыл бұрын

This is some brilliantly simple advice for getting some pegs underway with fewer materials and a bit less fuss. (Just completed a few in Chinaberry, hackberry, and juniper {eastern redcedar}). Many thanks to you both.

A fantastic tutorial Harry as i've never seen these being made before, I cant' wait to give this a try so thank you for sharing ~Peace~

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

Zed Outdoors Hi Zed I have been enjoying your bark sheath film.

Very enjoyable video and very interesting. I should like to try and make soem of those. Thank you for sharing.

Another great video, Harry.

Actually i´m working on a spoon carving knive. Usually i use a metal hose for the front end of the handle but this time i´ve no fitting one. I will try your tin can method. Thanks for the idea!

I remember gypsies living not far from our neighborhood as a boy. Thanks for the flashback!

Nice video harry many thanks for sharing

Beloved thank you...awesome

Very nice Harry!!

Cool idea....thanx Harry.

Very creative, I like the idea to put the stripes of metal tin. Greeting from Los angeles.

@harryrogers

6 жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Moreno Thanks...and your sewing machines are great.

Loving these videos Harry.

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

David Bole Thanks David

Thanks for this! Very clear and concise. :) xx

DelightFull... I will enhance my washing with these soon. Thank You

I remember seeing clothes draped over shrubs I'm Mexican mountains many years ago. First time I had seen that and have used that idea from time to time.

Back in the fifties when you could still buy these pegs, my grandmother used to make dolls for us from them, with wonderful wardrobes, hair and faces. Not many little girls would be satisfied with that these days!

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

Ruby Gray yes I can remember family doing that as well!

I recently discovered your channel and really enjoy the content.

@harryrogers

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice project. It was also nice to hear a little about the history behind it. When you were cutting out the inside I was afraid you were going to cut your mic wire with the knife. Thankfully, it seems that sound survived.

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

Perspectologist Yes the wire worried me...it was a very windy day and I needed it!

Like the craft, guess i can do it on my own now

nice video

I just made one, as a test, out of elderflower, they hollow out so they're not as strong as the willow ones, but its super easy and a good proof of concept, thank you for sharing the techniques. the plan is to make enough of these to never have to buy one again XD

@harryrogers

6 жыл бұрын

Jan Møller Sounds good...I made over 100 to give away as Christmas presents!

Great video😊

@harryrogers

18 күн бұрын

Thank you 😁

There is a can of Thatchers in the fridge and a willow at the bottom of the garden....... a match made in heaven:-)

Am loving your videos. Not sure if the information wasn't provided or I missed it. Why do you use the tin with the nail? Is it to stop the split from going all the way through or some other purpose? Thanks

I saw Dave Canterbury make some, but I don't recall anyone in scouts making them like this.

thank you harry

very cool. i think i”ll make a few for prizes to give to my sisters for Christmas

Thanks you for the video. I am going to make some tomorrow .

@harryrogers

4 жыл бұрын

That's great, I still enjoy using mine.

We always wrapped ours with fine wire.

thanks great info

Harry thanks for the enjoyable video as usual! Do you ever put some kind of finish on them to weather the elements? but can also be gentle to the laundry?

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

AL bert K no seems fine without....probably picks up natural oils from touching.

u r awesome Mr Rogers

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

knopeace Thanks!

Thanks Harry

Excellent! I wonder if it's possible to bind the top tightly enough with string or something, as an alternative to aluminium?

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

Iron Pirate yes I think you could use wire or even string!

Great video, thanks so much, does the willow grow back after you cut it?

@harryrogers

3 жыл бұрын

Hi yes it keeps resprouting.

Lol, look at my profile picture, it's a handmade peg, been making these for a while now, have a video on my technique up. I believe the Shakers In the Eastern US were the ones who came up with this design.

@TheVoodooalpaca

7 жыл бұрын

Hi HHD. I just watch your video, interesting difference, you seem to be using seasoned wood. I am amazed the little pin stops the split, but clearly it does. what sort of wood did you use? Harry is using green wood, and the "John Smiths" beer can (Other makes of beer are available) stops the split running to the end. Harry - it would be interesting to know if different wood's leave a horrible stain on your nice clean clothes especially if you use them green. Of course Alu cans are essential to prevent rust, be interesting to see if the how the copper nail reacts with the alu over time. Look up galvanic corrosion especially when you add water!

@humanhanddesign8857

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was slightly dry maple. The nail is driven through, and the small point at the end is hammered flat, so it works like a rivet more or less. The split is just a start, and you really got to clean out the sides, like Harry does in the video. I've made some with green wood also. I don't know why I love this design so much, i guess it is the simplicity, and functionality.

Great video harry very informative. Could you tell me what length and thickness would you recommend. Many thanks

@harryrogers

4 жыл бұрын

Hi about 6 inches by 3/4 is good, but does not matter too much.

@ironhorse19

4 жыл бұрын

@@harryrogers thanks harry much appreciated

Great video Harry. We have multi-coloured plastic pegs in our house and I'm constantly getting told off by my wife for not using the same coloured peg on individual garments 😡! I'll make my own gypsy style pegs and the problem will be solved 🤣👍.

@harryrogers

Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea Chris

Harry , Tried this and it worked well. Only problem was green wood dried and the tin wrapping got loose. Did you have this problem? I used fresh basswood (linden) for the stock. Thanks for your videos, Bob

@harryrogers

7 жыл бұрын

Bob Bergman Yes I did on a couple Bob and I gather some people let the work dry for a week or so and then use It!

I've got to make me one

In Canada, same thing. Pegs, Pins.

Ahh the traditional wooden pegs made with aluminum beer cans.

@harryrogers

4 жыл бұрын

Anyone for Spam...haha!😊

@leehotspur9679

4 жыл бұрын

@@harryrogers North Kent Gypsies were more upmarket They cut up OXO tins Red and white Ha Ha

@harryrogers

4 жыл бұрын

@@leehotspur9679 Very good..I remember those tins!

i feel like multiple loops of rope could hold it tighter than the strip of tin. also would look more historical.

@SkadeDK

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe. But the tin stands the elements better than most natural rope. The tin is also for stopping the wood from splitting further up and doesn't yield like rope would.

Don't they shrink and tin become loos?

So, what is going on around you? Are you at a Craft fair or something?

@harryrogers

6 жыл бұрын

FreeRange1234 hi it's one of our regular meet ups of woodworking friends...bodgers

@vanivor

2 жыл бұрын

Dogging......😉

Wait till the rust from the metal strip stains swmbo's best sheets..............Don't ask me how i know this :-)

@JDeWittDIY

7 жыл бұрын

The can he's using is aluminum, so that shouldn't happen. Of course if you used steel or a steel nail, you very well might have a problem.

@thornwarbler

7 жыл бұрын

Cheers squire a good point well made. i wish i'd thought of that, better than incurring the wrath of swimbo....................I'm sure you'd agree

I have a dryer.

@BrassLock

4 жыл бұрын

Do you live in Melbourne? Never seen people use a dryer "by default", even on hot summer days until I lived in Melbourne for 5 years. Time to change tactics!