A Simple Rusty Axe Restoration For Beginners

[@ApolloUltra]

Excellent! Thank you for using common workshop tools without having to use expensive professional grinders and gadgets. Perfect!

[@carpentryfirst3048]

You did a really nice job on that axe and it came out gorgeous. I will treasure it forever!

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Thanks man. Hope you enjoy it! Check your email again for the code.👍

[@ronwalsh]

Excellent tutorial. Doing these things is just how I restore axes. I also love picking up cheap axes from yard sales.

[@winspire4846]

Thanks! Out of all the videos I've watched this is the one I'll follow. Very clear. 👍

[@paultaylorbikes]

Thank you for not turning this into some fake shiny crap. This looks real and awesome! I am tempted to use fire on my handle.

[@nicolamontoro]

That sounds like a great idea! Now I’m thinking that too

[@geraldtucker8299]

I really enjoy going back and watching the earlier videos truly enjoy the content every time

[@Rook.G34]

You've got one of the best channels man!

[@richardhowell2283]

Thanks, I grabbed a couple old rusty axe heads from my dads shed this week. Hoping to clean them up and make some bushcraft axes. It’ll be my first attempt, thanks for the useful video.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Absolutely. New axes are great, but a restored vintage American axe is my first choice. Feel free to ask any questions or give your 2 cents also. Good luck man.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I just put up another video that's more in depth also. There's a 100 ways to skin a cat.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Just a heads up Richard, I'm giving this axe away on February 12th. If you watch my latest video you'll get the details on how to enter the giveaway. Hope you join the fun, good luck!

[@joshuabennett6699]

I just got a couple old axes from my dad as well. Perfect video. Ty!

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

@@joshuabennett6699 what pattern and make ?

[@ChrisLascari]

Looks good. Thanks for taking the time to make this video

[@ScottRauber]

Very, vert helpful as I only have hand tools!! Saved to my favs!!

[@terryrogers1025]

Thanks, good tutorial on how to bring an axe back to a good serviceable tool. Enjoyed the video.

[@ysoangri]

I neglected my new Gränsfors Bruk axe and started developing rust spots. Thank you for this!

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Glad it helped. What gransfors did you go with?

[@ysoangri]

@@old_iron_axe_and_tool Hello, I have the Small Forest Axe as my starter axe for camping.

[@KaosKontrol92]

Rub that b down with some oil to prevent that

[@nicolamontoro]

Good info, well presented. Thanks much. Very helpful!

[@Willoops]

just picked up a woodings and verona "12" hatchet! love it so far

[@tommanno1760]

Thanks for the simple video. I have an old axe that I wanted to clean up a bit - I don't want to buy any special chemicals or tools for it and just wanted a quick fix to restore it with what I have on hand.

[@tested123]

i like that shape of axe head. great camp axe. all the force is directed straight into the wood.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

It is a great little camp axe. Good at chopping smaller pieces of fire wood.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Heads up, this axe is the giveaway prize on February 12th. If you watch my latest video you'll get the details on how to enter. 👍

[@urabus1467]

Well Done Brother! Can’t wait to see what projects come next!

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Thanks man.

[@Patriotalliance]

Great job! looks very good.

[@pakkelly]

Good tutorial. Thank you.

[@hunter_1776]

Great video, Thank you!

[@Tahoza]

I'd like to dedicate this video to the Tinman. May it warm his heart.

[@Mathieu140297]

Can I use boiled linseed oil?

[@nastyham5302]

Just bought 2 rusty old wood choppers , think it would be ok to just chop a couple inches off the shaft and re hang?

[@GrahamOutdoorSkills]

Why raw linseed oil vs boiled?

[@williamanderson8789]

I'm looking for an ax to cut some of my old dead trees down. From my research it sounds like i should look for an old ax and restore it instead of by a new one. What type should I look for?

[@CT-restoration]

Great job 🍻🍻

[@Running-with-skizers]

WVTW is my favorite vintage company they were located not too mfar from where I live and growing up we had a lot of their tools

[@DeepFocusSound5]

Will teak oil work as good as linseed oil?

[@jenniferbassett3001]

What was the 1st grit sandpaper did you use on the blade? And was that a ball peen hammer to bring the eye of the hatchet farther down on the handle? Last question, what size was that C clamp did you use with that piece of leather? I just found your channel so thank you for this in depth video 🙏🙏

[@ralphh4131]

This is great.

[@Atheistbatman]

I’ve tried wax and have begun to love it. Started w carnauba car wax on handles. Grippier and easy to keep clean. But I have no idea if it’s better than oils or not so please reply….it’s been a year and it’s seems significantly better but I’m ignorant on subject in general

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I can't say which is better because I have used wax enough. I'm sure they both have they're place.

[@JafJVA]

Great video, thanks! What oil did you use to treat your axe head?

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

Linseed oil or good old wd

[@connoraldridge8825]

Beautiful restoration. How long did you file the bit for?

[@TheDaddyNick]

Just curious why raw linseed oil as opposed to boiled?

[@davidarwood6264]

Some people claim pure linseed oil is absorbed more. I don't think it matters. A couple of years ago on a camping/trout fishing trip , I brought some BLO with me . I heated my axe handle up over the camp fire and added the BLO . I just kept repeating that and I still have a beautiful hickory handle one of my axes. I had to use gloves at a certain point 😅.

[@5lumpgotti]

Old school oil mechanism ❤ to c it .

[@rogertyler3237]

Is That Ax Handle Oak Or Birch?

[@jacobalexander767]

Good work . Really enjoyed your work . Do you want to spare the axe for an enthusiast?.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I would certainly consider it. What do you propose? Thanks

[@jacobalexander767]

Please let me know your best reasonable offer . Thanks

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

I'm giving this axe away on the 12th of February. I you watch my latest video you'll get the details on how to enter in the giveaway. Good luck, hope you join in the fun!

[@prabhakargharat4784]

great

[@francissobotka8725]

You should of pulled out the wedges and did the gimmick you did but with a file then soaked the head in blo thenx did a new Wooden wedge and then redo the metal wedge as well .

[@SorAuron]

I love $5.00 axes...or even just heads

[@omarsedano4301]

Brother of your gonna do it ,then do it right. Take the head off and re-wedge it. That head is gonna come loos after a few chops.

[@ShovelheadMatt]

The only way is to just put a new handle on the bit. Stop jerkin us around, my guy.