Axe Talk And Rehafting A Hatchet Into A Camp Axe

Hatchets, Camp axe, boys axe. Whats the difference? In this video I talk about these things and, I take a store bought Marbles 655 hatchet and remove the handle and add a longer handle to make it a fantastic cheap boys axe! I also talk about an upcoming project involving another bicycle and trailer.

[@stevew585]

This is by far the best Bushcraft channel on KZbin, your knowledge and projects amaze me, love it!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you so much Steve!

[@kevinallen8072]

Nice video, for me my bigger hands I like a thicker handle ,the thinner handle is very hard for me to grip . Enjoyed video God Bless keep safe

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Kevin, I'm glad you liked it. I can see that . Big hands need a bigger handle. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@1leg956]

Hiya bigmonkey I just love the knowledge you kindly pass on to us peace and love from 1 leg uk England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@user-pb6lc6ow6l]

Always perfect......!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@cordellkent4790]

Thanks Dave. I’m 65, and I can’t begin to tell you how much I learnt in your post. Thank you for this.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that my friend! And thanks for watching

[@EtotheFnD]

Super thorough...thanks for the knowledge...👊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@johnnyharperscoutstable5386]

People get touchy about axes. Everyone has their favorite they swear by. I like the fiskers synthetic handle🐸🍺🔪🔥

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree, axes and machetes both! Thanks for watching

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Hey Dave, thanks for Sharing. I have the Estwing 13" Sportsman's Camp Hatchet, the Estwing 18" Axe, and the Estwing 26" Axe. I bought them and like them because I don't have to worry about the Head ever loosening. But I keep in mind they are tubular and can be bent if you are not careful or if you misuse them. The Heads are thin and good for breaking fibers, but I've learned to split wood just as efficiently. Plus, with leather gloves I never feel any vibration. However, I keep wanting to purchase an Axe or Hatchet with a "Wooden Handle". But my fear is, "what happens if the handle breaks on me while in the Bush". I'm not that skillful to make a handle in the Bush or I really wouldn't want too. Boy-o-Boy, decisions, decisions, decisions. Anyway, as always, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@kevinmoyer6224]

Nice 👌 I use the estwing hatchet w leather wrapped handle. I swear by that thing! I beat it to death and it holds an edge. It's easy to sharpen. I could shave with mine after I sharpen it

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello and I hear a lot about Estwing. Personally Ive never used one. Ive always been old school wood and as far as breaking one with a wooden handle? To me it seems like once you get used to a certain length handle you pretty much never miss. Its been years since Ive broken one but yes it can happen. Thanks for the comments and Thanks for watching

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 👍👍👍

[@HAWKLIN75]

Good morning sir. That axe turned out beautifully. Great job. Thank you for yet another great video. I'm looking forward to the bike project. Be safe and keep em coming.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning Hawk and Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@koosh138]

I almost forgot about the bikes, but I can't wait to see your modifications.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

They are going to look like toys compared to the new one! Lol.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thanks for filming Dave! 😁👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheDavewatts]

Great job on the re fit.👍🏻

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dave!

[@edwinklaver]

Seriously though, being able to maintain your tools, is a very big deal in my book. God bless brother Dave.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh I agree! And may god bless you too Edwin!

[@jefferydoty5141]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I really appreciate your video's and the way you communicate with the people through your video's. I look forward to seeing your trailer. God Bless.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Jeffrey and Im glad you liked it. Half the fun of doing this is answering comments! Thanks for watching and may God bless you too brother

[@EtotheFnD]

Marbles makes some of the best chisel sets on the planet

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Really? I wasn't aware of that. I've only seen their axes machetes and shovels

[@57WillysCJ]

Are you thinking of Marple's chisels?

[@thedriftingspore]

Right on Dave. I have an old hatchet that the head is coming loose from the handle. You're video will help when I go to replace it. Thanks for sharing and good luck on the bike and trailer build.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Im glad you found it helpful and good luck with that project! Im glad you liked the video and Thanks for watching

[@NikosKatsikanis]

if I had to pick one tool for survival, it would be a mini axe

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds good to me, there's not much a good axe can't handle. Thanks for watching

[@richardstone5241]

I carried an axe, camp axe and or hatchet for several decades but now carry the Silky Katanaboy as it cuts faster, is lighter in weight and cuts easy. I still carry a small hatchet because I do not like to baton my knives. Great information Dave and like you I also like a thin handle. Somehow, the manufacturer's have missed or just don't understand good "old day's" design. They were made that way for a reason.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the comments Richard and Im glad you liked it. I love Silky saws and generally carry a combo of an axe and saw or axe and machete. I think the manufacturers make gigantic handles so they wont get millions of bad reviews for broken handles. Lol. Thanks for watching

[@richardstone5241]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 You're very welcome Dave. You and your son do great work and put out excellent and useful information!

[@thevideostump46239]

Awesome video Dave.. I have a couple of axes by Council Tools and like them..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Council tool makes fantastic products!

[@Robertssurvivalsystems]

Very good information , I do love my axes. I have an old hewing axe that even has a curved handle so you dont bark your knuckles.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I've seen them angled handles but never owned one. That's gotta help when hewing. Thanks for watching brother

[@TressaZimmerman]

Lots of very useful information for a person like myself wanting to know more. Thank you for this.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Tressa and I'm glad you liked it!

[@marciannanderson5075]

As always you don’t disappoint Dave! I learned a lot in this video so thank you for that! Can’t wait to see your new bicycle invention! You amaze me!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Marci! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@WORRO]

Very much enjoyed your video this morning Brother Dave. You have a wealth of knowledge, and I seem to always learn something. I never knew broad axe was flat on one side till now :) Can't wait to see the new bike project, that's gonna be cool. Thumbs up video Brother. Wishing you and yours a great weekend~John

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother John! I'm glad you liked it. Cutting timbers flat doesn't happen much so broad axes and hewing axes aren't really well known. Everything I did wrong on my last two bicycle projects taught me so, this next one should be great! Thanks for watching and may you have a great weekend too brother

[@tjenahoj]

Oooh this is going to get nice! In my neck of the woods axe is just somehow the thing "the bees knees". Blessings to Mr RBM1 and family and all the viewers all around the world. Now on to the video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great! In most areas there's no much a good axe can't handle at camp. Thanks for watching and blessings to you too my friend!

[@8thdaychronicles]

Excellent video, Dave! Love camp/boys axes! Thanks for sharing!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@peterappleton5213]

Outstanding video Dave, just what I needed after being stuck on the M25 for 5 hours lol

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Peter, Im glad you liked it and it helped pass the time! Thanks for watching

[@polishpicl]

This time you really taught me something....good job.....

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Brother!

[@UTClans_96.27UT]

It would be a miracle, if people across the globe could reach an agreement about the length which determines the difference between an "axe" and a "hatchet". I live in England part of the year . Mention the word Hatchet , and some look at you like you are crazy. Thanks for a very good video, and all the best.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Handle length might only be part of the equation. I'm sure head weight and size matters too. Im glad you liked it and Thanks for watching

[@richardmacyczko1580]

I have a 19" axe that has a great axe head but the handle has been replaced. I'm going to look for the right handle and you just showed me the best way to install it. Thank you! Thank you for the lesson.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Richard!

[@ianmickelwright4136]

Thanks for the video Dave. Looks like a great modification. Can't wait to see the new bike and trailer. 🚲 🪓

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome Ian and I'm glad you liked it. The new bike and trailer should be awesome! Thanks for watching brother

[@tanjarott7535]

Great video, Dave! I am so excited to see your bike setup/trailer. That was gorgeous scenery there at the end of the video. Have a great day!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Im really excited about this bike and trailer! I have some really wild ideas to build into it! Thanks for watching

[@smoke5620]

Hi David, good to be watching another video from you… and man is it a very good one!!! I’m a real axe and hatchet nut. This was right up my alley 👍 Thank you so much.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hello and Im glad you liked it that much! Im normally a machete guy but I still love axes and hatchets too! Thanks for watching

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Great job Sir! Excellent information as well! Thanks for sharing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching my friend!

[@Olyphoto7]

I seem to recall that hatchets are for losing fingers and axes are good for losing toes😆 Well done Dave!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Now you have a great memory!!!

[@Olyphoto7]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 not too bad for an old timer 😆

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

I re-hung a double bit head on a new handle and I thought that I would never get it right. It took forever, but finally I was able to make it fit.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Some heads n handles seem to take forever. I was lucky on this one because the handle wasn't too far off. Thanks for watching

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Always enjoyable, but you have cost me money buying stuff that I will probably never use.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

@@The-Armed-Pacifist Lol! I have that effect on people

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Damn it! I am easily influenced. Still have not ordered a Basque axe, but it is on the list.

[@negolfman]

Nice video, that hatchet reminds me of my Harbor Freight hatchet. Good find on the mask! Ordered mine today. Wow what a value!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. The price on that mask is unbelievable! Thanks for watching

[@mattchaffin1133]

I learned a few new things today on hanging a axe. Now am I the only one who closed one eye to see if the head and handle was straight when Dave held it up????? Can’t wait to see this new project bike and trailer come together. Until next time sir. Stay healthy and happy.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Matt! Oh man that bike and trailer is gonna be killer if it goes like planned! Thanks for watching and you stay healthy too!

[@mattchaffin1133]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 anxiously waiting for the revealing video of it.

[@lyndarandall211]

Can't wait to see this video. Seems nice and bright with new lighting? We just finished watching. Excellent video. We can't wait to see the new trail bike. Thank you for this video. 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

The florescent bulbs have been going out in the shop and Ive slowly been replacing them with them fancy LED bulbs. What a difference! Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@neva.]

Thank you for the loads of compressed information. Can't wait for the next bike trailer to be built! I trust a weekend camping trip would be in order at a later time? With this trailer you could build a bug out base camp far from all. Thanks you, Dave. Love this video! Enjoy your weeks end & stay lifted.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it! Oh I'm planing on a lot of trips with the new bike and trailer. I'm getting too old an lazy for hiking. Lol. Thanks for watching and you have a great weekend too!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I really appreciate the information on handle geometry. I own a Classic Marbles pack ax and a Roselli axe that I have lightly used because I was concerned about breaking the thinner handles. Viewers should watch this to the end since there is so much learning to be gained throughout. As one example, we learn how to check for a proper 'hang' on an axe.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome James and Im glad you liked it. Ive noticed theres usually two things that break handles, even thin ones. Thats an over strike or any side prying motion. Generally no matter how hard you sink and axe if its a straight on chop it wont hurt it. Thanks for watching

[@jenky1044]

Excellent show. Thank you, Dave. I cant wait to see the new mtb trailer project.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

Nice informative project. It turned out beautifully. Can't wait to see your next trailer build 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Elaine! I'm glad you liked it and see ya in the next one

[@elaineoutdoors9581]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 sounds great!

[@blademan175]

Very nice Dave! A little trick my father taught me, put a coat of melted beeswax on the eye. It will fill any micro gaps and prevent moisture from rotting wood or rusting head eye inside. Thanks and, looking forward to the bike/trailer build!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. That's a very good idea with the beeswax! I gotta remember that. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@REB65]

Awesome as usual brother Dave 👍👍. Thanks and God bless 🙏✌️

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@Flashahol]

I have my dad's old 2 1/2 pound Swedish Forest axe head (IIRC) and just recently found a smaller head in the metal recycling bin at work. They both need a lot of grinding so will be downsized a bit and now I know exactly what they are going to be: a boy's axe and a camp axe... whenever I do get to those projects though. This was inspirational, thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now those sound like very cool projects! Get started when you can and thanks for watching

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Great Job Hafting That Axe Davey. Can't Wait For That True Temper Vid. & Trailor Build ! Hay Nick ! ATB T God Bless

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Terry, I'm glad you liked it. Nick says Heeyoo, thanks for watching and may God bless you too

[@richhoffman6873]

Another channel I watch says the grind on the hewing axe is what the siberian natives use. They use the flat side to plane the knots off of small trees to make their tent poles. Thanks for the heads up on the Marbles’ mask. I got an Oxenkompf after your previous axe vid. Those large eyes on the axe are apparently a European thing.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for that info. Makes sense that a broad hatchet can easily smooth out some knots. Its amazing that Marbles mask fits that Ohsenkopf perfectly! Thanks for watching

[@brianlykins6663]

Hey, Dave. Nice job on hanging that head. I was taught early on to di the end of the handle in boiled linseed oil before hanging the head. Done it both ways and dont really see a difference. It does give a little finish on the new wood. I'm like you, I prefer the thinner handles. I don't know what it is, but seems like I have better control, and my wrists dont get the old arthritis stirred up as bad. Like your bike idea. After watching the previous bike builds, I can't wait to see what you come up with. Love those old cots, but you are right, ain't made to pack in. Even the Army didn't make those to be packed. God bless y'all and stay safe out there in the woods.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brian, Im glad you liked it. I usually put BLO on my handles but if I put it on the section where it goes in the eye I guess the glue wouldnt stick? With everything I learned on them other builds, this bike and trailer should be awesome! Thanks for watching

[@davidleonard1813]

My grandpa bought me a cricket bat. Then took it back gave it back to me a year later. It soaked in linseed oil for a yr in a long tin he had silver soldered together many yrs ago. All his tool handels were oiled. And in that tin he had a shovel and axe handle soaking for yrs ready for use

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I use boiled linseed oil on pretty much all my wood handle tools

[@randycarter2427]

Great looking axe David. Can’t wait to see the new mtn bike!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Randy! I'm glad you liked it. This new bike and trailer is going to be awesome!

[@rickyfargason8859]

Another great video, Dave. I hear frogs in the background. They sure are active.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Ricky, I'm glad you liked it. We are surrounded with frogs this year!

[@unfi6798]

Well, well what do you know.! There's always something to learn when watching ReallyBigMonkey1. Looking forward to the Bugout Bike episodes. Hope Nick will be in it. Cheers & salutation from Christmas Island & Australia.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and that's great to hear! I never know when Nick will be able to go filming due to his work hours. Take care and thanks for watching

[@oathtaker2768]

Always look forward to your videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that! Thanks for watching

[@Prepping802]

Good morning David .. always look forward to ur videos. Hope all is good with u n Nick. I recently bought a ferro rod from Nathan 4701. N love it. Been out in the woods. Well thanks for the video.

[@Prepping802]

That's a beautiful looking axe BTW. The marbles one u just bought. I still have yet to get a decent hatchet or axe. But I watch ur videos n Take what u say to heart when buying things. I learn alot . Thaks again. There I'm done writing now. Lol.

[@gunterbecker8528]

Good work, u never ever disappoint,always a pleasure to watch your videos! 😊

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Good morning and good to hear you like the videos so much! Nick is good, just busy all the time. I've never seen any ferro rods as good as Nathans. Take care and thanks for watching

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I think every outdoors person needs at least on hatchet and one axe

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@deanoboland]

Outstanding Dave

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Dean!

[@David-James]

Awesome vid David! Your gettin me the mood to do some long overdo rehafting.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it and thats great to hear that James!

[@po-boyadventures]

Great job Dave... Looking forward to the next video. Now I need to run down to Sevierville and visit SMKW and get me a mask or two and marble hatchet. - Catch you on the next one. - Tony

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Tony! I'm glad you liked it. SMKW is like Disney world for bushcrafters! Thanks for watching brother

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

I had a broadaxe , part of alog/timberframing toolkit. The hickory handle had a serious dogleg to position the axeman clear of the beam being hewn. I almost bought a steaming tank with it. You put green billets inside, cranked up the heat and the wood came out like pasta and into jigs to set. I decided to go to university and get a high paying degree ( not.) I sold the whole set to a young couple I met at a logworking seminar . They homesteaded Up in Alaska, built an awes

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Now thats cool! Ive seen Broad axes with dog leg handles but always wondered if they made them for broad hatchets or were they straight? Thanks for watching Chris

[@sharzadgabbai4408]

Hatchets don’t have enough length for a dogleg. I was told they were fir dressing shingles after being Cut from billets with a froe. Those huge chisels were for fine adjustments to the mortise and tenon in timber framing and log joints. It’ hard work and Precise. You see movies of the Amish coming together and raising a barn in one day with hand tools. Its amazing

[@HeavyMetalHiking]

Really Nice work! Thanks for an interesting video!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

[@terryhatton3622]

Great job on the axe❤ that bike is going to be awesome can't wait to see it. Take care my friend

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Terry, Im glad you liked it. Im thinking I learned from my mistakes on the other bikes and trailers so, this one should be awesome! Thanks for watching

[@grindingprepper7690]

I appreciate this channel

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

[@brushbum7508]

Good Evening ! Yeah that's a good lookin Axe you built. TAKE CARE..

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. You have a good weekend and thanks for watching

[@michellehiggs60]

Great video Dave as usual. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you Michelle!

[@BarkEater]

Outstanding job on this one Dave 👍

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@silverbobcat1855]

Thank you! This was a very helpful video. About a year ago I noticed that many of our tools had bad handles. I am not expert on putting on new handles, I've done it maybe once in my life. I shopped for handles on line and had trouble finding good ones. Not just for axes, but for sledge hammer, old, old ball-peen hammer, garden mattock and so forth. Some of the handles that I got just didn't seem right. Now I know why, they are too thick. I looked on line to learn how to re-handle. I ended up doing a lot of the same things that you did, like using a drill to get the old handle off. I got one done, it wasn't pretty, but it works. Most of the others, weren't really split, but since I knew how to attach a handle I was able to tighten them up, rather than replace them. One more to go. Anyway, watching an expert do it helps a lot. Thanks again.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and Im glad you found it helpful! I hate ordering handles online, Its always best to get them in person if possible. Thanks for watching

[@ronnyhuysmans4120]

what have we learned today . That a skinny haft sends less vibrations into your hands and arms , always a pleasure Dave and Nick

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Absolutely! I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching Ronny

[@rickyfargason8859]

We have the same liking when it comes to axes. I always loved the Hudson Bay, and after seeing the German type head I liked it too. You are right. It has a lot more blade on it than the Hudson Bay. A boys axe or camp axe is perfect for bushcrafting.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Yep, Hudson Bay pattern and the Rhineland pattern. Those are the king of bushcraft w axes in my opinion.Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching brother

[@dalemeyer8207]

Thanks Mr. Dave THANKS 😎

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for watching Dale!

[@knolltop314]

Very enjotable episode. Thankyou!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

[@markoda2120]

I've been waiting for your next video! Lots of great information and a teaser for future projects. I don't know if I've told you this before but I really enjoy all of your videos. I learn so much from you all while being entertained. Thank you!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that Mark! I'm glad you like the videos so much. I love doing all these project videos. Take care and thanks for watching

[@user-po2ju6mr4o]

Extremely informative video. Thanks much!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thank you David! I'm glad you liked it

[@otherwill2202]

With summer rapidly approaching. I would really appreciate more summer time tips to stay cool for camping I absolutely loved your first video for hot weather camping. It’s 90% the reason I’m subscribed to you And that pool floaty idea was amazing And just wanted to bring up the idea of. They do have those big floofy inflatable loungers that are also not insulated that might do the trick also Just thank you for everything. You’re videos and ideas are amazing

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked all those tips! And you have the right way of thinking. Any inflatable item that isn't insulated will definitely keep you cooler as long as it contacts the ground. I have another "cool" idea I'll put on video as soon as I can. Take care and thanks for watching

[@otherwill2202]

Oh and I completely forgot about another great thing for hot weather sleeping. And this one my wife and I bought for our bed at home. You need to look up “cooling bed sheets” and cooling blanket for your bed too. I was very skeptical but I’m now 100% sold on how great they are. They’re bamboo fibers something something but they’re life saving and life changing for summer time sleeping. And I might even get myself a separate cooling blanket just for hot Weather camping

[@TheFunkymunky22]

Thanks for the video! Awesome as always!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

You are very welcome and I'm glad you liked it brother!

[@jamesswick7534]

Very informative. I will say that maybe that short thick handle would be best for carving.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks James! I'm glad you liked it!

[@TressaZimmerman]

I have seen and wondered about those hatchet heads Cool

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it Tressa!

[@mccoyburgess844]

Thank you, Brother Dave, for a very informative video. I’ve watched a lot of videos on re-handling axes, and did it on a couple of axes, a boy’s axe and a full-sized axe, and they came out okay, but not as well as I wanted. Your details on the wedge taught me how to fix the axes, with new handles I’m afraid, though not necessarily. I know you go into details as a machinist/tool&die maker would. But it’s the details that make the higher quality job we want. Thank you. Oh, I look at handle thickness slightly differently. To me the thin handle is the condition to seek. The thin handle is the proper handle while the other is a too thick one. I wrote technical material for over 40 years and I usually seek the minimum words necessary with my meaning very clearly stated, not that your thick versus thin wasn’t clear. Please keep your productions coming. By the way, I am also known as Elder Burgess elsewhere.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it McCoy and thanks for watching

[@GeorgeBurgers-xt5hr]

I've been working on an old axe head reducing the swaged head metal and trying to square up the head. Somebody beat it to a smithereen without too much damage to the sharp edge. However, it is very dull. I have started sharpening it to get rid of the nicks. I will wait to finish the sharp edge until the head is finished. Thanks to this video I now know what size I want the handle to be. Also, my full size axe has a plastic/fiberglass handle which I will probably replace with wood. This video was much more informative than entertaining due to the subject matter. I am looking forward to the bike/trailer video and will try enjoy it without making all the comments and suggestions that I have made in the past. (Second back surgery went much better than the first. It looks like I might actually be able to get out into the woods this summer.) Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Sounds great George! That sounds like a good project and hopefully with that second back surgery you can swing it with out and issues. Take care and thanks for watching

[@jamesbennett4467]

Great video as always love to watch

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Fantastic to hear that James!

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Turned out awesome brother.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Brother! I'm glad you liked it

[@jamesdude4220]

interesting be safe brother tell Nick hay

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks James and Nick says Heeyoo!

[@1leg956]

Can't wait to see the mongoose in action peace and love from 1 leg uk England

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Oh its gonna be awesome!

[@jdgross6327]

I see a bass boat you're going to have to make us some fishing videos lol see you on the next one 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I made a few in the past and not many people watched them. I did more casting than catching tho. Lol. Thanks for watching JD

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Nice job. I usually glue mine as well. Though I started using clear gorilla glue lately. It expands a bit & it dries like a clear rubber almost. Makes it super shock resistant.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks JC, I'm glad you liked it. I gotta remember that about the clear glue. I can see it being very beneficial if it expands

[@dandarling5990]

Lifetime of axe work being a woodsbum and trapper. I prefer a axe head that has plenty of contact with handles, the Hudson bay styles always work loose faster than say a Michigan style full contact with wooden handle. Great video, good info, thanks!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks for the comments and I'm glad you liked the video

[@krielkip]

If that's a boysaxe my axe is a foetus... You're an awsome teacher Dave. Very nice proportions on the axe!! It would fit my female hands perfectly 🥰 But Dave!! That car!! Please tell!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol! Im glad you like the way I do things. That car is a 1955 Chevy. I bought it in the 11th grade in hig school in 1984. It was my first car and I still have it! Thanks for watching

[@krielkip]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 Wow that is fantastic! great car 😍 Have a nice weekend RBM

[@LordIsaacofGlencoe]

We need more subs for this man

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I agree! Thanks for the support and thanks for watching

[@Myn6211]

Wonderful video Dave. Very informative. Maybe it's time you gave some thought to putting your vast knowledge in book form. With everything being turned into digital this and that, it's so important to teach the old skills. Technology is only as good as the hydro that runs it but knowledge like yours never, ever becomes useless.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Oh I've always wanted to write a book. Getting free time and getting started hasn't happened yet tho. Maybe one day. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching my friend

[@dnngskn62]

Great video David. I love axes and hatchets big time. Reall like the big head or bearded head which ever its called.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. I use machetes a lot but I definitely love axes and hatchets. Thanks for watching my friend

[@adventurersclub1]

Definitely a big improvement, I'm looking forward to seeing how your bike turns out (I'm currently building one too) 🙂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Very cool to hear that! I've learned a lot after building them first two. Thanks for watching my friend

[@luqmanmohdnor7409]

You have the premium ass tracker boat back in the background there 😂😂

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

It's a rare boat

[@booshwaa2]

I started laughing at 17:17 when I noticed your boat. And the name on it. I didn't know you were such a ladies man. Haha. lol. You should check the video and look at your boat name. Took me a minute before I realized it was missing a letter, but I couldn't help myself to laugh.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Lol, believe me, several commenters noticed that! I gotta watch them camera angles. Thanks for watching

[@jamessotherden5909]

Looking forward to bike trailer version 3.

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Hopefully it'll be the best yet! Thanks for watching James!

[@derekneumann]

Dave. I got a Council Tool 24" Boys Axe Sport Utility Finish with a 2.5 lb head for like $65...... sanded, tiger-strip burnt the handle and linseed oiled it. It looks sweet! I also scored a double bit Michigan Axe (can't remember brand) from my late Gpa. I keep the latter for remembrance and the former for Fun In The Woods!!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

That sounds great Derek! 24 inches is close to the perfect handle! That's awesome you have that double bit. I have my grandfathers Sager double bit. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@pipingandcamping]

This was awesome to watch. I'm with you on the width of handles. I've found the thicker handles as you were showing tend to want to rotate in your hands where as the thinner ones don't. I just recently ontained an axe head that I rehaft with a 26" handle. Awesome size for camping. Have an awesome week!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

I'm glad you liked it and yes, smaller thinner handles rule! Thanks for watching brother

[@edwinklaver]

Good stuff Dave, I feel like I ought to axe you a question. But I can't think of anything right now!😂 lmao

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. Lol, Axe me later if you can think of anything. Thanks for watching Edwin

[@samgasaway8894]

I am a big Keen Kutter collector and hope to someday find a Hudson Bay axe made by them. Years ago I bought a Marbles fixed blade Damascus blade knife at a gun show. Not sure if it's a real Damascus blade or not. Never seen an ass tracker boat before😅😅😅

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Ive seen Keen Kutters but never owned one. Ive noticed a flood of Damascus stuff coming here from the middle east. Lol, thats a very rare boat. Thanks for watching Sam

[@feartheduck6664]

Nice job!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks!

[@stephenwest1491]

Well Dave that was very interesting and in formative my axe buzzez in my hand now i know why i need to change the handle or rub the existing one down 😁

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks Stephen, I'm glad you liked it. Yep, thin it out by sanding or maybe carving and see if that helps. Take care and thanks for watching

[@stephenwest1491]

@@Reallybigmonkey1 i have a spoke shaver ill try that it takes very light skims off the wood... S.

[@tjenahoj]

A sweet collection of axes! This turned out amazingly nice! An amazing thing of beauty and useabillity have been born! I love the fact that you used all materials and did not waste anything. Those round double? tripple? tapered wedges are horrible to get out. I have to get me a pair of those needle tipped small lockable pliers. I love those old thin handles, I think you scored a deal there I dont think they make those any more, the feeling on one of them old style thin handles (or haft) are unmatched! I was very nervous for the very slanted end on that slender haft. I think a special piece of wood cut to match the angle, covered in rubber could have been helpful in this very special case. If i could recommend, maby wait until winter (dryest time of year at least) and tap in a small-medium regular steel wedge in the wood wedge to help it. put pre drill both sides before putting wedge in to not splinter the haft, maybe also pay attention to the wood grain. There is different theories on this, as always! Great stuff, keep the axe flame going Mr RBM1!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks I'm glad you liked it and I'm overjoyed at how well the axe turned out! The estate sale where I bought these two handles from was from a serious woodworker so I'm sure he made them. Thanks for the comments and thanks for watching

[@MAJMAJESTIC]

You made a nice axe out of that hatchet!

[@Reallybigmonkey1]

Thanks, Im glad you liked it. It swings like a dream!