TORN APART Axe Restoration

Axe Restoration where I restore a double bit axe who is torn apart and have broken edges with lots of dents.
ABOUT THE AXE
This a is a double bit axe from Gränsfors Bruk in Sweden. It is based on a North American working axe but are often used as a throwing axe because it rotates very well in flights. Both edges are identical, and the centre of gravity is carefully positioned. It weights around 2,3 kg.
This one was given to me by the guy at the metal dumpster a few years back. It was not that rusty back then, but I admit that the axe head has been laying outside on my working bench in the harsh Nordic weather for a few years.
Both the edges on the axe head have been mistreated very badly and got big dents. The middle of the head has literally been torn apart or cracked maybe during the very cold conditions here in Sweden. We have around -30 degrees Celsius sometimes during wintertime. Now is the time to restore this beauty of a tool back to awesome.
ABOUT THE AXE RESTORATION
I started by removing the silly stick I used as a temporary handle for the axe. After that I gave the double bit axe head a very nice high-pressure 130PSI sandblasting. I used aluminum oxide as my blasting media.
Both the edges on the axe head have been mistreated very badly so there was a lot of big dents. I choose to repair the dents by welding new material on the edges. After I grinded the excess material away the edges looked very good again.
I also welded the big crack there went all the way through the front side of the axe head. I used stick welding for this repair because the metal was much thicker there compared with the edges. After I had done all the repairs, I hardened the edges of the axe and did a quick cleaning job after the heating process.
I gave the edges a nice polish on my flip table bench polisher machine and did some cool laser engravings on the side of the head.
I had a handle that I adjusted to fit for this project and finally I gave the handle some Nordic teak oil.
I am really satisfied with this Awesome Restoration. I think that this came out perfect and the engravings really gives it that Nordic Forest touch!
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Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

[@BeyondTheQuest]

The sandblasting section is always my favorite. It's so satisfying watching the rust magically disappear.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes it really is satisfying to watch :)

[@MikeB-zs8nd]

I agree

[@ernestwilliams268]

I had a sand blaster for years and loved it till I had to retire used to clean rust and old paint off of a lot of things it required a 30 gallon air compressor.

[@momo1461]

​@@AwesomeRestorations Why did you censor the welding flash? Is it considered inappropriate graphic material?

[@gobarg95]

​@@momo1461 flashing is inappropriate 😂

[@adamtaurus8315]

T-850 and i really enjoy watching you restoring things it's so satisfying to watch something broken and nearly destroyed gets restored to it's former glory

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks Adam - I really appreciate it :)

[@pauleasley6488]

the T-850 has an armored endo skeleton. by specs that looks far more like the original t-800 as seen in t-2.

[@TheOnlyTherazan]

Any channel who covers the light on the welding spot deserves this free comment to help the video! Keep up the good work!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot 😊

[@tnewsted17]

God bless the man that invented wire fed welders

[@fawazismail6583]

Is nobody going to talk about how he always puts eye protection on the things that are very bright just brilliant

[@dreg1031]

I was going to say that, it’s so nice that he does that, absolute masterclass

[@nickmaylock94]

Спасибо огромное за контент, всегда получаю эстетическое наслаждение от просмотра! У тебя золотые руки!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks Nick I am very glad that you also like this video 😊

[@jenksify]

The condition of that axe makes you wonder what he was fighting with. You definitely resurrected this axe and then went one step further and made it look magnificent.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you think so :)

[@user-dz8dg6ey8g]

Отличная реставрация, и сварка и заточка боевого топора класс. Спасибо за видео, лайк однозначно.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot for watching 😉👍

[@qw664]

Интересно а все кто пишут отличная реставрация знают что Сварочная проволока, и сталь топора это разные марки? И сварочная проволока это не закаляемая сталь. Она всегда будет мягкой и не будет держать заточку.. Так что топору только внешний вид целого предали. А пользоваться им будет невозможно.. При первом ударе кромка замнеться.

[@user-yp2eu3hz4f]

Спасибо, дорогой друг, за доставленное удовольствие. В очередной раз смотрел, как ты колдуешь над ржавым куском металла и восхищался твоей работой. Удачи тебе и крепкого здоровья.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 👍

[@BONvivan8]

Отличная работа💪🏼👍🏼наблюдать за процессом, отдельное удовольствие👌🏼 спасибо за видео👏🏼

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much I really appreciate it :)

[@VT_Goode69]

I’m completely impressed by the engraving, not mention the repairs.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks very glad to hear that

[@viawilderness]

I would totally raid a medieval village with that, friend. 🏰 Thank you for video

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks - buddy 🧑‍🎄

[@user-hr1kj1wf5c]

Как всегда вся работа на высоте👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much :)

[@christow7989]

You are now my favorite welder. Never seen someone put the dot there to protect our eyes from the weld. Thank you so much!!!

[@xmeda]

Yes, welding observed on LCD would kill your eyes... how stupid peple are :)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot Chris for your comment and for watching I really appreciate it :)

[@tylermech66]

wait, so can your monitor actually translate the brightness of a welding? Mildly concerned now.

[@MarioMartinazzi]

@@tylermech66 no, it can't

[@tylermech66]

@@MarioMartinazzi Didn't think so, but just had to be sure.

[@user-sz2so5ul8q]

самый лучший канал)) а холодильник для пива - просто мечта)

[@mennen555]

Это здорово! Люблю когда с любовью и теплом чинят старые вещи, восстанавливают. Да, именно восстанавливают, а не выбрасывают!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much I am glad you like it :)

[@qw664]

Ну если не считать то что он кромку наплавил из не закаляемой стали и теперь она не держит заточку и вообще мягкая. это даже по звуку обработки слышно.. Это я вам как профессиональный сварщик говорю. Так что это теперь максимум экспонат на стену..

[@g.n.n.-shorts]

Как всегда прекрасная работа, на 5 баллов. 👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks buddy :)

[@deadhunt9783]

Такой и на стену не стыдно повесить. Отличная работа, каждая реставрация как отдельный вид искусства.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍 and I will hang it on my offices wall very soon 🙂

[@deadhunt9783]

@@AwesomeRestorations Ждем отдельный видеообзор по вашей мастерской.

[@oleg_konovalov]

@@deadhunt9783 да, было бы неплохо!

[@student9137]

Yes i chose the bear! And thanks for your Videos and Teachings Sir!

[@delta0044]

Honestly, thank you very much, never have i seen a you-tuber cover the bright arc while welding, very considerate of you, love all your videos

[@-Anthracite]

This is a pure cosmetic restoration i dont think those edges would last a couple of solid strikes not to mention that crack but aestethically it looks very nice

[@gregsoad5031]

I know nothing about this and was wondering if you can fill me in on why you think it won't last,

[@OdegardOnline]

@@gregsoad5031 he didn't temper the edge. After clenching in water it's going to be incredibly brittle. You have to heat it about 450° f depending on the steel to take some of the stress out and make it more durable

[@gregsoad5031]

@@OdegardOnline thank you! 🙏🏻

[@DuriensBane]

@@gregsoad5031 also mig wire isnt good at hardening. As the steel used for the head is much much harder, so even with proper hardening/tempering the edges that were welded wiill still be considerable soft. Would have been better off just grinding off the chipped edges and letting it sit in evap-o-rust for a few days to find out where the hardening line was and how much he has to work with.

[@gregsoad5031]

@@DuriensBane interesting, how can I learn about all this?

[@christopherelliott3701]

Feeling a little low today, watched another of your amazing restorations was just what I needed as a pick me up, I love the way you tackle each project with the utmost care and attention to produce a work of art from salvaged items. 👌

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂

[@Mr.Bojangles4]

Finally, a welder who blocks out the white hot welding spots so my precious eyes don’t get burned watching a KZbin video those screens can be surprisingly bright

[@colettecamo2844]

I like the fact that you have beer fridge in your shop. Not a little mini fridge, no no no, a big corner store type cooler. 👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Cheers 🍻

[@stevebalogh2320]

the beer fridge has 2 kinds and not just some beer lol lol no no the whole fridge is full love it hahahaha..

[@ryancooper2826]

There is something very relaxing about watching your videos. I think it's the way you take your time, and show every detail and process of your work. Outstanding work as always!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Wow, thank you!

[@staskarpov3396]

Красава! У тебя классные ролики! Золотые руки! Смотреть приятно, нервы успокаивает. Молодец!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much :)

[@txhansolo22]

dude that laser etching was an awesome touch! the repair of the woodsman's/lumberjack axe was basic blacksmithing and some welding then to add a custom etching looks great!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks I am glad you liked it 😊

[@ZeroCiaran]

That's more than a restoration, it's been reborn as something even greater! Lovely work with this one.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Many thanks!

[@kefirchik_fan8685]

Это великолепно мой друг, спасибо за твоё творчество! По другому это не назовешь. Из России с любовью!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@user-pz3ph3xy3d]

Он на барахолке нашёл старый топор изуродовал его, засрал каким-то хим средством, а потом обратно собрал. ))

[@___15]

​@@user-pz3ph3xy3d ещё и заварил режущую кромку, закалка и отпуск идут нахер)

[@user-sr3jv2ju8d]

отличное видео. из хлама, вы сделали интересную вещь! мне понравилось!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you liked it

[@DanielParadis-sr5nh]

Greetings from Maine, USA! I had picked the OWL! Thank you for sharing!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for watching. Maybe I will make the owl anoter time 🦉🦉

[@user-kd4tf7iz6x]

Прекрасная работа. Вот только пользоваться таким топором нельзя. По сварочному шву всё равно лопнет.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

this is for decoration only now

[@user-jy9nc7bq4m]

Согласен по шву, он не делал фаски и наложил поверхностно одним электродом. Хотя, заметь, в печи он снял напряжение в металле после сварки и масло разогрел для закаликвания. Но как произведение искусства тянет. И подкупает любовь мастера к своему делу.

[@Leningrad_DE]

Неужели он сразу провёл пескоструйную обработку, без предварительного электролиза, удаления ржавчины канцелярским ножом, без использования соплей единорога??? Действительно Awesome

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes I did sandblasting is king :)

[@montvilds]

Да вообще много странного.... Во первых ржавчина равномерная, нет глубокой. Наваривать лезвие, тоже интересно чем он это делал, а кромка потом закалится? Шов обычно открывают для заварки... Сначала впоямую в тисках зажимает, делач вмятины, потом вышлифовывает до состояния муха не сидела.... Можно еще много до чего докапываться... А видеоряд красивый... Не поспоришь

[@markohorvat7529]

Harmonija,sklad,mir...❤️❤️,best regards from Croatia!!

[@eleazarmiramontes1722]

Love the way the terminator was making sure we're doing it right

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad you liked that :)

[@quazai26]

You are not only a restorer, but a magician as well! We both picked the bear! Somehow you knew... hahaha! BTW, your videos are so satisfying to watch. Love it!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much :)

[@igorprivalov9911]

Шикардос!!!👍👍👍

[@user-gu6of7xb6m]

Спасибо за прекрасное видео. Однозначно МЕДВЕДЬ!

[@thinkforyourself2109]

It would be the pride possession of any good Viking.

[@user-ie4hj5wd4i]

Ты бережёшь наше зрение 💥👀👍👍👍☝️👍👍👍

[@yusufcaglar]

I love your custom engravings and your attention to detail 😎🤟🏻

[@randomfpv22]

Absolutely beautiful. Ready for the zombie apocalypse

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks buddy :)

[@loucurasnoceara3525]

@@AwesomeRestorations .

[@joeprimo7249]

I did pick the BEAR, WOW, you're blacksmithing is awesome. 😊😊😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

good choice :) thanks a lot

[@bratskienozi]

Шикарная работа. Съёмка и монтаж тоже на высоте.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much :)

[@bmcblane1]

I chose the bear as wll. The project was well done, amazing in fact!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@user-tk6iv7xx1p]

Это было очень круто и интересно 🙏🪓🔥🐻🔥🙏🔥

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you I am glad you think so

[@manecobeirao]

Excelente trabalho de restauração e de renovação! Parabéns ! < Brazil >

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much :)

[@maksx11]

спасибо за великолепное видео и за ваш труд

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 👍

[@just.jose.youtube]

Looks great! Way better than a mirror finish!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, I am glad you think so 😊

[@tanyadolan7560]

That was brilliant! And yes I did pick the bear but I wasn't expecting the design to come out that good. You really do a great job on your projects and the videos themselves. Well done!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much Tanya 😀

[@vwastaken]

First time seeing your videos, and the editing, restoration, blurred welding, satisfying sandblasting, and everything else makes me wonder why I never found your channel sooner!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Welcome aboard! Glad you liked it 😊

[@Nakahat01]

Im glad he’s protecting us from that UV light. We all know how phones replicate both visible and invisible portions of the light spectrum.

[@tngunplugged1390]

I love all old axe especially in the province of mine its so many uses iluv the way u restore highly much appreciated

[@StephenR-sz7pl]

You sir have an incredible God given talent. Thank you for sharing that talent and ability with us humble youtubians. 😁😁👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thnak you so much for your kind words

[@alejandrooviedo6659]

This Axe, It's the more Beautyfull thing i saw in my life :' D

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Alejandro :)

[@alejandrooviedo6659]

@@AwesomeRestorations le nothing man :D

[@alejandrooviedo6659]

@@AwesomeRestorations of nothing*

[@TuanHoang-dl9ms]

This is no ordinary ax used for chopping firewood, looking at the way he restored it, it contains a whole sky of art.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much :)

[@user-pd9bm6tv8e]

Это два топора ссср приварены друг к другу

[@calebhadley4020]

Oh my god I'm barely one and half minutes into the first video I've seen of you and I'm filled with indescribable joy. Not only was there no long intro but I LOVE not being blinded by the welding!!I love these kinds of videos but they all hurt my eyes from the welding.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching I am glad you liked it 😊

[@hailthelord2264]

I need this folk song in the end, it's só beautiful to heat!

[@filipecampos6450]

I'm curious: is the soldering/filling as strong as the forged material? or are those weak points?

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Good question. No the repair on the edges are absolutely weaker. But this one is a show axe going up on the wall. So it does not matter with this axe 🪓 thanks for watching 👍👍

[@tommyjimenez6120]

​@@AwesomeRestorationsif it was going to be used, how would you make it stronger?

[@univeralbeing1330]

I like the fact that you blur out the sparks for safety purposes, very thoughtful 👍🏾👌🏾

[@Guitarplayer724]

The sparks and bright light is perfectly safe when watching on a video. 😊

[@lalitkumar-eg5dh]

That's the most beautiful workplace I ever saw

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@josephwarra5043]

Nice work! You took an old rusty piece of metal and transformed it into a beautiful heirloom that future generations can admire and enjoy. Good luck and keep up the Good Work!

[@oberon9458]

Отличная работа!

[@CoolDude6914]

Awesome work my friend. And yes picked bear like you 👍🏽 That hammer of Thor was pretty cool too

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much glad you picked the bear :)

[@brucemannjr]

Great restoration and adding trees and bear on both sides.

[@KingofDefiance]

I really appreciated the Terminator 2 reference when you were fire blasting the axe head. Made me lol

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so glad you liked it :)

[@rpwbass]

Your videos are so well done and your restoration work is superb. So calming! Thank you!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@Styyll]

A very beautiful axe! As always, you have a good restoration! Thanks for the video!

[@BOIOLA08]

In another lifetime you were one of those mytholohical blacksmiths of the viking sagas! 👌👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I would love that titel :)

[@BOIOLA08]

@@AwesomeRestorations pretend I'm a voice from the past: "The title is yours!" 👻

[@koundal1foru]

Wowwwww.... best restoration i have ever seen....so much quality material...

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@mathiasjonsson8222]

🇸🇪 thanks you for this restauration. 👍 Great job👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Tack min vän. Glad att du gillar mine videos 👌😉

[@mathiasjonsson8222]

@@AwesomeRestorations Gränsfors axes are really cool, well made and pretty expensive. Can't imagine why someone ruined the blade you worked back but I like your style. In Sweden, this brand is popular for gifts to hunters, woodsmen, hikers or just all around sort of outdoorsy kind of people. Like 80 % of the population 😂

[@Maximaker]

Amazing DIY !!love your custom engravings

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks - I'm glad that you liked it - cheers :)

[@luizabdo5397]

Ficou um ótimo trabalho! Parabéns desde aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muito obrigado :)

[@jeffersontorres3609]

That Rowan Atkinson on baby bath powder😵‍💫

[@user-sc7rl8on7z]

Слов нет, мастер. Лайк и подписка

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@lilianamendozar.5880]

Fantástico 👏🏼 excelente restauración, saludos

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muchas gracias Liliana 😊❤

[@SuperReaper32]

New here, but i love the restore.. looks beautiful.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks and welcome

[@DineshKumar-zj5ei]

Your most of the KZbin income your investing again to buy fantastic tools to make viewers more happy..❤❤❤

[@williamlott7612]

Well done. Darlington, South Carolina USA

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@TheSonicFairy]

I love axes, especially double-headed ones. They remind me of vikings! Also I thought it was cool how you put a gray spot over the bright sparks to block them!

[@TheSonicFairy]

I did choose the bear actually 😀

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@hnorrstrom]

As far as I know only Americans use double headed axes. My family has for generations worked in the Swedish forests around Uppland cutting wood and making charcoal for the ore industry back in the days and I have never heard of anyone using one for real. I agree they look cool but as a tool they are worse than a singel edged one.

[@_Shien_]

Thought it would be a lynx. But the bear looks even better! Thank you for such an interesting and wonderful video. Thank you!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much glad you liked it

[@gvalderrama]

That laser engraving machine blew off my mind!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad to hear that. Thanks for watching :)

[@imtyazuddin8151]

Superb Indeed. Laser Engraving was the best part of the whole project.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you I am glad you think so :)

[@viniciusmendes8255]

Parabéns que Deus o abençoe pelo seu dom, assisto você sempre aqui do Brasil

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muito obrigado :)

[@Ryi725]

The restoration job looks great, but I'd be interested in seeing how well those edges hold up. I would think any solder there would break away after some use.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much, I am not going to use the axe for anything else that decoration now

[@lancefullmoon]

@@AwesomeRestorations Actually there are tool steel filler roods for tig that could be use to repair edges and have them hardened and stress ready. Maybe for the next project? 😊

[@dracobruhma]

@@AwesomeRestorations maybe you should add this into the description, or pin another comment up top. otherwise you will continue to get guys like me saying "that edge weld is shit. Its not a hardenable metal", "that center weld, shouldve been ground out", "that center weld, shouldve done min 3 passes on it.", "its not hot enough for proper quench", "why the fuck you quenching in water? Thats not a W series steel", and so on

[@nathonmazumder7973]

thanks.

[@davearonow65]

It's not solder. They were welded.

[@alexeivlog]

Muy hermsoso tu canal . Le relaja muchísimo . Linda hacha 🪓

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much :)

[@Jchmcom]

And this is how the US Forest Service repairs a broken axe head.

[@mike-pl8sn]

I am absolutely shocked. This is the second time I have seen you harden a blade in water.

[@japeezohumperdink9762]

Dude i love your videos. I have tried restoring some of my old tools because of you (obviously with a lot less methods at my disposal lol) but it is really fun. Time consuming but very fun. Keep it up bro. You're great.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot, I am very happy to hear that I have inspired you to restore some of your old tools :) have a nice evening

[@user-ot2gp1el1q]

Скелет смотрящии в печь это круто)и подмигивающий медведь)

[@johansaonavelasquez2344]

Saludos desde Perú 🎉🇵🇪 eres mi héroe!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much :) greetings from Sweden

[@luck1ng955]

Muito bom você é um ótimo profissional, abraço do Brasil ❤️🇧🇷

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muito obrigado :)

[@zaharavaivanes4853]

Невозможно оторваться от этого священнодействия...))!!

[@earthy205]

It's been a min since I've watched your videos but it makes me smile to see the lighter and the Thor hammer from videos before! 😁

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad you noticed

[@chrish2685]

Brings a whole new meaning to Deadly weapon,more like Lethal. User Beware!

[@hotdaddy81]

Trzonek po demontażu wyglądał tak, jak gdyby dopiero został wykonany i włożony w "uszkodzoną" głownię 😉 wygląda zbyt idealnie nawet pod rdzą 😊

[@krisztianbojtos8973]

Maybe he put it in just for the sake of the video. But it seems that he has directly destroyed his edge.

[@m1k3f1]

Wow! never expect that result! I really enjoy the process and see you using all your tools and specially the ovens and of course the bear engraving that look awesome!!! really enjoy this video and the music was superb! thank you and keep that hard work!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much, i really appreciate your kind words 👍

[@gregb76]

The Bear was a nice choice too. Great work!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot glad you think so 🐻

[@josephnaja]

It takes an extreme amount of patience to do this kind of work, and you're a straight up artist.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much ❤

[@edinhomineiro6768]

Show de bola restauração ✌👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@sergioluiz801]

Seus trabalhos sao excelentes cara

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 👍

[@101criticalthinker]

Yes I chose the Bear! I heated my home with hand split hardwood for 20 years and would have loved an axe with my totem engraved on it! Your channel is magnificent, many try to copy your style but they always fall short. Keep up the AWESOME work! 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comment and support I really appreciate it ❤