Ash Axe Handle - Full Tutorial

In this video I go into detail as to how I make my ash axe handles.
I hope this is of some use to anyone.
Any questions, feel free to ask in the comments.
My first long video of 2024 - Happy new year!

[@johnkelly6056]

Good man Eoin I’ve just seen you on nationwide I’m 75 years old and familiar with the tools you’re using I wish you many more years of success you are a great example to your peers 👏🇮🇪

[@Pokebilities]

I love that the videos are in 4:3 aspect ratio. Feels nostalgic

[@beaversteve]

Yessss

[@addman]

my Guess is so its easier to edit into vertical formats

[@MaximusChivus]

​@@addman It's also just a great stylistic choice

[@maximdenby7136]

This was shot so well, the aspect ratio makes it feel like an old telly show about woodwork! Thank you :)

[@beaversteve]

I knowww doesn’t it? It’s awesome

[@cheyegrogan]

I really enjoy this long form tutorial type of video. Shorts and lives are always fun, but these really show how much you truly enjoy what you do and how knowledgeable you’ve become since your earlier videos. Informative, entertaining, and relaxing to watch/listen to. Another great video, Eoin. 👏🏻🙂 side note, seeing the dresser in the background makes me excited for the dresser restoration videos to start as well. 🤗

[@scotranney8456]

I've watched a thousand wood working tutorials without lifting a saw until this one. I needed an axe handle, followed this vid and the handle came out beautiful. I only had black mulberry as far as seasoned wood goes so we'll see how long it lasts, maybe not really appropriate for an axe, but works for now. I used some small pieces of purple heart I had sitting around for the end pieces. Thanks for the vid!

[@craigjaco8096]

Congrats on quitting nail biting. Been struggling my whole life with it and finally think I have it beat. Keep up the good work!

[@Calvert_Synth]

I gotta say. You single handedly got me to try wood working in highschool right now. I love it and i owe this beautuful nightstand i made to your videos. Cheers mate and keep up the videos!

[@hiells]

furry?

[@ernestkhalimov9560]

My favorite thing about Eoin is he gives me an old timey feel. Keep going Eoin!

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

What

[@That_1940s_Delinquent]

Eoin in my opinion is one of the best wood working KZbin channels because he shows you how to wood work with out 10k in power tools

[@maxroofer]

A breath of fresh air you get fed up of watching the workshop machinists good on ya Eoin

[@rossmorrow3013]

Using oil to seal your grains are generally better because the oil will allow the sweat of your hands to get into the grain, and that’s usually how you get your ‘patina’. Great videos, especially when it shows that you are not invincible, ie gluing when much too cold!

[@pedroclaro7822]

I was gonna make myself a shavehorse, but drawknives aren’t traditional here in Portugal, and I don’t see you using yours anyways so I’ll stick to the vice, clamps, planes, rasps and files I already have. It’s easy to think you need this or that on hobby woodworking

[@petedenton9434]

Loving the long form (not live streamed) content. I know it takes more time to produce but it's great stuff.

[@HazzardThom]

Great timing! I'm about to take up after my Grandfather in making axe handles and I missed learning from him as he passed when I was a child. I've collected most his tools, having been left in a wet basement and barn for over 20 years, I'll need to restore each piece and am grateful to have found your channel as you're teaching me about every thing I'm need to do. He was a devout Ash-tian as well, most of his axes I could find have had their handles beat near or clean off so I've already got over 6 axe heads awaiting restoration and pairing to a handle. Like myself, my Grandfather was keen for his axe and did a lot of the work on the house and log camps he built with his double-bitted axe, including some of the best archways I've seen. I appreciate the time you've put in to not only sharing and teaching knowledge that I'd be hard pressed to have found elsewhere, but also you've kinda given me a link to the past to revive a family heritage. Awesome work and thank you!

[@TheElf_Online]

I wish you luck in your journey! I’m no woodworker or toolsmith, just here for the good vibes, but I think keeping the history of those tools going is a fantastic thing.

[@topopurrito5397]

Good luck to you! I hope you will be very successful and make some wonderful handles!

[@guble8737]

I am so glad I ran into this fellow. I already had a want to woodwork but now I have a need to woodwork. I watch these videos because I have learned so much more from them. This tutorial is a prime example of a great lesson on replacing an axe handle, which I actually need to do with my axe! Thank you for your work, pal!

[@dave-qh7qr]

This video was very informative and well done. Thank you! I really prefer this formate instead of the shorts. Like seeing you “working” in your shop. Again great video.

[@Jumpshot_James77]

Love the vids man. I watch almost everyday. Love from Michigan USA

[@EoinReardon]

I appreciate that lad

[@kiteleyand]

Same here: I also live in Michigan...keep up the great work@@EoinReardon !

[@johnthomas-vy3th]

Bricklayers can't work below 2 degrees because ice forms between the mortar and brick stopping then from chemically binding together, the whole wall can blow down , water based wood glue I assume must have the same properties in close to zero degree weather,hence why the glue failed first time around , love watching your uploads , nice seeing old crafts and methods still being used today in 2024 👍

[@seriksson9721]

A very good detailed and clear explanation, you are tempted to try it yourself. It turned out very nice and probably durable.

[@ataylor9084]

Super excited! I’ve always love creating with traditional methods, and you hit the nail on the head with this one

[@HaddonfieldsHobbies]

Love this channel. It’s pure form of information and entertainment. Love everything you’re doing Eoin. Keep up the amazing work my friend.

[@tschnipp]

Good evening Eoin. Me, Bering a metal working guy, only using wood if I absolutely needed to, as I was never able to do something good with the powertools on hand, came into woodworking trough your lovely shorts and videos. Using handrails took away a lot of the concerns I always had. Seeing you do more of an actual „Tutorial“ style Videos is something I like a lot. Greetings from good ol germany 😊

[@Toastie1305]

What an unbelievably skilled individual you are sir! Ive got an old carpenter's axe that im unable to rehandle... Ive tried everything, but im sure this video's going to help a ton!

[@ice_stormz_12]

I started making my first handle yesterday..... either Im really really bad or you just make this look easy. :)

[@grammaurai6843]

Hundreds of American girls have suddenly discovered a deep passion for woodworking 😅

[@LittleGreyWolfForge]

😂

[@kathykeith2203]

Young and old!!! 😂

[@justjillie6391]

Yes.

[@LocusNevernight]

Men too. Although im fruity so idk if that counts

[@vampirenocturne]

Silence. You’re blowing our cover.

[@isitnotwrittenthat1680]

Always good to see this sort of stuff and it's a handy little tutorial. I really love the sort of rambling style, it fits the topic well

[@FloydGreen-kt1cy]

The Shinto rasp has been on my list for a while, can't wait to use one.

[@Krasniysharigg]

I love your non-chronological order of the story 🙃

[@benhiggins811]

Brass rivets would look class in the teak end

[@idjster]

Absolutely brilliant videos! I've come to woodworking late in life and am so glad I found your channel. Wonderful work and very interesting videos. Terrific!

[@Miningman23]

Was looking for a tutorial on how to make one last year but couldn’t find a good one glad you posted one

[@Zizwizwee]

I was just about to do research on side axes after learning about them from your content! Thanks for the explanation!

[@aceme9514]

Amazing work! It's so nice to see a man so skilled and passionate at his trade

[@clumpybrain1858]

Eoin, I have never been in awe of someone ever before. I absolutely love your videos, charm, and the way you express yourself. Wish I'd found you earlier, you surely are someone to look up to, mate! Keep up your great work, as a creative person myself it's always a pleasure to watch you videos Greetings from austria :-)

[@clementinechristenson]

My brother used to make handles for his tools and watching you reminds me of him... he loved doing that so much.. hes been gone two years now x PS your accent is very easy on the ear, I hope you dont mind me saying that. Easy to listen to your tutorial which showed great skill indeed!

[@tumaijajajaja]

He's so close to 1 million I can taste it.

[@JasonLifts-i5g]

I just hafted my first axe handle yesterday. You make amazing content and have inspired me

[@mikenormandy9250]

Love my Shinto Rasp (thanks to you, Eoin! Rough or fine, it’ll hack away material OR finely tune. Just depends on your own pressure and technique. Love the Japanese woodworking methods and tools!

[@davidosullivan3432]

the oil in teak makes it hard to glue a rub of white sprits would help.

[@samsinterests]

Great video man, lots of time and effort has obviously gone into this and it is appreciated

[@markysparkable1]

10 out of 10 , excellent tutorial, all the best

[@seanthefox3159]

Beautiful Job. Very well explained 👌👍🏼

[@overlyskinned]

class video thanks. That half finished axe handle in my workshop might just see the light of day yet!

[@davidebenkamp365]

Thank you so much for this I’ve been trying to make handles.

[@lyndseyb4852]

If you're looking for a new project a dugout canoe would be good viewing, it's on my list but can't see it happening for sometime and would be interesting to see how it goes and it won't be long until the good weather is apon us so we won't have to wait too long for the maiden voyage... I do love the handles thou,.. 😊

[@johnthomas-vy3th]

He did make a coracle boat around a year ago, started with a circle of wooden stakes hammered into the ground , I recommend that video

[@donaldbedore3026]

You do a great job ,Real great stuff

[@hiells]

love the handle shape used it on my own

[@hal8226]

Love your content brother, and love seeing you use that axe wax made in the state I live in really cool!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

I saw you were a nail biter, as was I for a very large part of my life right up until 2 yrs ago, I just stopped. No more ugly, ragged nails with sores, hangnails, witlows or infections. It's a nervous energy thing for me, but I eventually found other ways to deal with it.

[@guyhilldon]

This channel us underrated

[@lawsonium]

Careful using the belt grinder to sharpen. If you heat the blade too much you can remove the temper in the steel.

[@TOOL_TECHNICAL]

Good timing for a video like this, I got this old hammer that has over time become my favorite over newer steel and fiberglass styles. It's got a standard hammer face on one side of the head and a rubber mallet on the other... the handle is starting to crack away. I was going to possibly replace the handle with american hickory but maybe ash is a better choice. Either way well done 👍

[@swgard1]

You were talking about simpler tools for finding center line, you can get pretty accurate with a scale/rule that’s in millimeter or 32nds of an inch… line up an edge with the 1in or 1cm line instead of the end of the rule for higher accuracy

[@swgard1]

Im guessing you already know of how accurate you get reading imbetween lines on a rule as a seasoned woodworker, but I’ve met plenty of people who don’t

[@MatthewDevries-qg8zq]

Great stuff. You make me giggle

[@smalldairyfarmerirish]

Wow brilliant really enjoyed 👏

[@jensenhawkins2168]

This man will be teaching me how to make my own drum sticks soon😂

[@SamlSchulze1104]

That reminds me why my father had a long lead pencil. Had my head scratching until now.

[@AmericansWillRise]

Nice job, sir!!

[@SFoX]

THEEEERE HE ISSSS the 4:3 wood working genius

[@Mori_oop]

New vid! I’m excited

[@DarrinDarwinacious]

Good job not biting your nails!! I cant wait till i stop biting mine in 15 years

[@happypotato1450]

Oh yeah, it's all coming together 😎

[@sole129]

do you know why it is called danish oil? greatings from a clueless dane

[@Baz09]

Good man yerself Eoinyer a fair decent Cork man.

[@vincentscannell5027]

great video eoin keep up the good work

[@EoinReardon]

Thanks Vincent

[@fakename8503]

Hi from Australia

[@THEY_SEE_ME_ROLLING]

i would love to follow a tutorial for a welsh love spoon ❤

[@jasondarling0629]

Just subscribed. And now i need a draw knife!!

[@bobbyb1607]

Love your work. What brand is your flatcap, I'd like buy one

[@CoolNameBabe]

Do you have recommendations on where to get hand tools? The rasp you keep going on about, for example? Love the videos! -a beginner woodworker, Georgia, USA

[@leonwitteman7142]

I love your video's! What are your thoughts about a wagon vise vs a tail vise? I.e. open on the front or fully closed

[@muhhoiny]

i've made an ax head before its really fun

[@brandonsteider3940]

Can you show more about how you make the wedges?

[@CodyEllena]

Very nice 👍

[@JánTkáč-r7z]

Nice job

[@Jimmyfishing-o2q]

I'll have a go at it

[@michaelwillson6847]

That's a wicked video and wicked sharp axe. What do u think of the parkside sharpening station any good?? I've seen it few times but considered buying it but not yet. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@wesleypfeiffer9632]

Eoin Love your content brother. I'm glad I found you again? I've had a question what do they mean by a tiger cut a wood? Or have you even heard of this? It's found Mostly on old gunstocks n picture frames. If you could do a video on it thank you?.

[@meirionevans5137]

Lyndsey Doyle, what a beaut! Shinto rasps, where can i buy one?

[@elliottprehn6342]

Have you accidentally hurt yourself in the process of making something? If so did it change your process going forward and safety precautions?

[@mtty1988]

The sheath will also protect you the user. If you put a put a box or put it somewhere, you’re not gonna cut yourself.

[@kieran764]

Hi Dude, I am looking for a Greenland paddle, is this something you could make for me? if soo, please reach out to discuss the idea… Many thanks for your time

[@sirtherkelsen]

thank you

[@ryanlewis2260]

Hey that axe wax is made in my state how neat

[@klaudiuszdobosz3813]

Seems you left the cheeks wee bit too fat there mate. With such profile it'll lack "bite" even if sharp. Handle came out marvelous though. Do try to spend more time on yer shaving horse, maybe it'll "click" between you two ;) I like mine way more than bench vise (must admit, my bench is a bit wobbly and could use some bolting to the ground). The horse allows you to put much more back to the work, not juist hands. Can clear bigger chunks when needed. Love the channel.

[@taifu13781]

Noticed you have triple Layers on the torso, how do you feel about flannel/blanket lined jeans?

[@AgedandEclectic]

Howdy Eoin!

[@EoinReardon]

Scraick

[@AgedandEclectic]

@@EoinReardon what’s that mean? lol

[@wood_switch]

Hey lad, I'm a Canadian shepherd and I had a shepherd's hook made for me by my farrier but it's up to me to put a handle on it... I'm no stranger to wood working but I can't figure out how to get a handle inside this type of tool... it has a tube sort of, that the handle slides into... what do I do?!

[@superwavess]

When the axe wood is semi-green, does it risk cracking when further drying out?

[@theradioactiveplayer3461]

what's that spray bottle you're using? Some kind of special oil, or just WD40?

[@miguelruiz4613]

You should get yourself a mechanical carpenter's pencil for the hard to reach places

[@CharacterMatterz]

Cheers 🍺

[@hal8226]

Hey Eoin, so I was trying to use a that draw knife/spoke shave for building a shovel handle and the wood I used was oak, the issue I had was it kept chipping out significant amounts of material. Was I trying to shave off too much material? Thanks for the content!

[@dooleyfussle8634]

With the draw knife, try using it with the bevel side DOWN. It will allow you to control the depth of your cut better. Eoin is using his with the bevel up.

[@iarlaith_Lynch10]

How ya now

[@Joker52186]

I have a bearded hatchet from Cold Steel but a replacement handle but it doesn't fit right I was wondering how much one would be for my bearded tomahawk

[@user-nu6mj7zo1q]

How can you tell when the wood is ready moisture wise? You mention you left some to dry and be prepared, is there a way you can tell?

[@EoinReardon]

You can buy a moisture meter. This ash had a 20% moisture conte t

[@user-nu6mj7zo1q]

Lovely, thank you! Keep up the wonderful work!

[@Baz09]

20% Is the best moisture content for woodworking it takes half a year to air season softwood but put a cloth or cover up the end grain with paint or you will get end splits.

[@ImaginaryHippy]

Is there anything against using a wood splitter instead of the ankle axe?

[@jerseattle0722]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@charlottedean2205]

Are you using boiled linseed oil for all ur projects? Isnt it full of lead?

[@iancollins5141]

You need to reset the teeth on that crosscut 🤣