Primitive Technology: Wet Season Destroys Thatched Workshop
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Published 2024-04-04
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About This Video:
The thatched workshop where I produce bricks, pottery, cement and charcoal for various projects was destroyed by prolonged rain from the wet season. Built less than a year ago, the thatch had deteriorated due to moth larvae and mold consuming it. The rain got through and rotted the lashings holding the roof up and it collapsed. In contrast to this, the brick and wood ash cement hut still stands after 2 years due to the permanent building materials. A second smaller thatched hut was built to continue the brick making process but even that was made difficult by the weather with that thatch rotting in less than a month. In the long term, a workshop made of permanent materials, similar to the main brick and wood ash cement hut, will have to be built in order to continue production of ceramic materials. The problem is that there needs to be such a structure to produce the building materials needed to build that very structure.
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Primitive technology is a hobby where you build things in the wild completely from scratch using no modern tools or materials. These are the strict rules: If you want a fire, use a fire stick - An axe, pick up a stone and shape it - A hut, build one from trees, mud, rocks etc. The challenge is seeing how far you can go without utilizing modern technology. I do not live in the wild, but enjoy building shelter, tools, and more, only utilizing natural materials. To find specific videos, visit my playlist tab for building videos focused on pyrotechnology, shelter, weapons, food & agriculture, tools & machines, and weaving & fiber.
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All Comments (21)
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It's been a heavy wet season (biggest since the 1970's) and it's slowed down production of building material as well as other projects. Fortunately, the brick and wood ash cement hut still stands after 2 years of wet weather. The video highlights the importance of permanent structures in this hot wet environment.
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Isnt it crazy to believe that this man started almost a decade ago… he still hasnt said a word and he never aged the slightest
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Major advancement in this video: the tally marks. He's invented a form of writing. Eager to see further developments.
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I have spent literal hours of my life watching this man silently make mud bricks. Zero regrets.
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I will NEVER tire of the flex of making fire by hand without a time-lapse of any kind. Masterful!
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"making further brick work difficult" cuts to the once gentle stream acting like a roaring beast
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As an AVID youtube watcher who's been on the site for 10+ years, there is not a single channel that i can even compare to Primitive Technology. I dont know if my ape brain just loves watching someone live as my ancestors used to or what. But id just like to thank the man himself for always guaranteeing me at least one good day a month. Thank you
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Honestly I did not expect the fired bricks to be that impervious to water. As you say this highlights the enormous value of brick and mortar huts VS thatched stick huts. It also highlights the problems the old ones went through, although they would have rethatched the roofs every day to avoid leaks of course. The destroyed bricks were also a very strong example and proof of how valuable firing is - and that whoever first made it work was a total genious who made one of the technologies that enabled us as a species to be where we are today.
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This really goes to show how legit Primitive Technology is. Rather than getting out a piece of tarpaulin to cover the hut off-camera, he keeps everything primitive, lets the hut get destroyed by the rain, and films it all happening.
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I hate seeing so much work destroyed, but You've used it as a teaching moment to show why fired brick materials are so valuable. This is why I like this channel so much. It's comforting, intelligent, and highly interesting.
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I find it amazing that this guy has all the credibility in the world of being the original Primitive Technology that doesnt bullshit his content. Yet he still includes the full process of starting a fire. Whether thats just to flex or to sustain his authenticity, I'm always appreciative to see it.
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Just want to remind everyone that this man right here singlehandedly created and sparked an entire genre of modern entertainment without a single word or music.
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RIP Lil' Thatchy, you served us well
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The collapse of the thatch workshop, while unfortunate, only further serves to highlight the brick/cement hut as my favorite build you've made. Thing's damn near invincible
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This man hasn't spoken a single word to us in over 10 years because his content speaks for itself. This channel must be protected at all costs.
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at this point he doesn't NEED to show himself making fire by hand, we all know he does it, yet he always shows it and I love it every single time
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This guy is genuinely a legend
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Watching the fire sticks never gets old. Smoke after three turns and fire after just five. Absolutely outstanding and makes a massive skill look so easy.
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Never ever say a word please. That is the epitome of your channel, peace and quiet, tranquil build work. Thank you
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A scene of natural collapse due to the natural environment is like looking back at a primitive past. I think that's very interesting and that's why he's phenomenal.
