Beautiful Collins Axe Restoration

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[@joycejudd5109]

it's a beautiful job Kenny. I just wish there had been a way to save the Collins label on it. ☺

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

Sometimes I use the file on the handle itself if there is a layer of paint or varnish, rather than gum up the sand paper by removing that coating. The file is also aggressive and will smooth out chip and dents in the handle, which a lot of old axes have. This axe looks good though, hope to win it.

[@gregparks6897]

I've been watching your channel for a couple of years now and I am impressed with your talents. Keep up the good work Kenneth.

[@RCpigieon]

I gotta say, why did you grind into the head so much? it was basically in perfect condition from what I could see...

[@AlaskanFrontier1]

I read your short essay, very interesting and being a senior in highschool myself, I have to agree with you.

[@rayflowers9097]

Hey brother you might want to check out the larger roll lock pads so that way they contour better to all the curves of whatever you’re working on. The smaller pads tend to leave deep marks instead of leaving the steel’s original contours.

[@JourneymanHandcraft]

Top work on the axe bro! I've always wanted a large felling axe but don't really have a need for one 😃

[@WayFor10]

Iam thinking the 3 people that put thumbs down should not watch videos or if they think they are better should buck up a put there own vids up , not such an easy task . This guy doe s a better job with out rambling than most .

[@gregparks6897]

I've never understood why people even dislike videos. Why don't they just not watch it. The kid does a better job than I could do.

[@Buschpirat]

What a beautiful axe! Greetings from Germany. Azze

[@mrdill7792]

Nice job. I dug a Collins axe head today at a early 1800s permission that I metal detect at. We’ve dug no modern trash. I’m assuming it’s a very early head. Where can I get a real nice handle to fit her?

[@bristleconepinus2378]

make one, get some hickory.

[@ronaldbrown5796]

Nice job on the axe. Question: Can you advise where I can get buffing attachments for the grinder that will bring the axe head surface to a mirror shine? I have the same set up as you and I restore most tools exactly like your video. However, I can't seem to locate the 2inch buffing fine grit pads to bring out the mirror shine. The best 2 inch circular pads still leave scraches on the surface.

[@latscdy7952]

how many times can we vote? I'll vote again if there's no limit. great job on the ax . what did you end up using for your final finish on the head?

[@BraveTheWilds]

I think it's based off your email address, so however many emails you have is the number of votes you can have I believe.

[@michaelpalmer6160]

Awesome job. Hope you win the scholarship !

[@BraveTheWilds]

Thank you Michael, I appreciate that!

[@jumpingbullcreations2100]

The easiest way to get varnish off of axe handles is to scrape it with a knife.

[@bristleconepinus2378]

i like a card scraper myself, les mechanical help.

[@anthonymusso5282]

Thats such a nice axe

[@elvinamillaneam]

Just voted.... contest... Good luck Ken...,

[@srh1101]

Very nicely done Kenny

[@BraveTheWilds]

I appreciate that Steve

[@trentonburbank9327]

What type of engineering are you studying?

[@andydeans1203]

The link didn’t work for me just now

[@cyb9754]

Voted :-). Good luck!

[@mrreggaeambassador2609]

Did you win the scholarship???

[@youngwoodsman4110]

Man I hope to win a beautiful axe like that, I've had no luck finding any so far

[@chipmunk176]

Voted and good luck.

[@calebratliff5003]

voted! hope you get it

[@Troubledsoul729]

entered.. goodluck brother.. great giveaway!!

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

You are DOPE!!!

[@micksully3553]

I see a scholarship in your near future

[@sojourn1544]

I want to win the grinder

[@KaylynnStrain]

I like!!!! check your email

[@85bcole]

wear some gloves next time that linseed oil is some weird stuff

[@restoration_ninja9000]

Nice job, however I cringed when you used the grinder on the edge, please start using a file

[@J_ismyname48]

What you have there is a 90's model Collins COMMANDER in a Michigan pattern. Some of them had "phantom bevels" in the bit. Nice axe.

[@blainwilson7937]

Just remove the rust with vinegar and keep the patina. It keeps the value of a vintage axe vs grinding it and sterilizing it.

[@daig1984]

Should have kept it original and just blo the handle up and sharpen. Axe heads look better with age that thing still had the sticker on it!

[@ReptileNexus]

Made in Collinsville, CT. The factory is now an antique shop. I bought my turntable there. I also have a nice small axe my grandfather gave me, from Collins. He had quite the collection of Collins axes.

[@ThomasShue]

Young man you need some files in your life

[@bristleconepinus2378]

yup

[@baldosolorio8111]

I think is time you start coming up with your own ideas kid, you know what I mean.

[@danbolton3180]

I just changed the handle on my Collins 3 1/2 pound. For some reason the head was 2 inches from the handle shoulder, so I replaced it with a handle I found at my father in laws garage years ago that was the same length. Unfortunately I couldn't drive the original on any further, so I cut it off then realized the other handle was messed up at the shoulder and too short for the head. I used a sharp yard knife to whittle down the shoulder the drove the head on and used an aluminum wedge to tighten the head on. Not perfect, but it works for me.

[@rickminer7528]

Good job on the axe. And great short essay. I honor you for severing those ties. Sometimes it takes real guts to do so.

[@Romanhatchet]

Ушатал голову в хлам.

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Cool job buddy 👍

[@quinnjlphillips]

Sorry I didn't make it in time to vote for your essay.

[@Pingwin-MC]

Hello Even though you did not mention if the contest is open for folks living outside the U.S., i decided to leave my vote. What i'd like to mention is the way you ground the edge is rather not versatile. A very wide angle can be utilised for splitting wood, but not that much for chopping, not to mention some bushcraft tasks.

[@thegardenforge4107]

I have one of these axes and i was wondering what it was typically used for?

[@asarendars]

Well, not to be a smart ass, but chopping wood lol. Felling trees, limbing and bucking logs, splitting wood, all things that can be done with that axe.

[@roncar1761]

CAN I GET SOME EAR PLUGS! 🙉 (👍)

[@davidgenthnerjr4995]

Great video Kenny. Know how expensive college can be as I Graduated 3 years ago from Tech school with both an Auto collision repair and Automotive Technology degree.

[@mbkirkpatrick]

Voted,,, I'll skip the contes and let someone else have a go

[@rooster002]

mbkirkpatrick same. already have a fine axe anyway. good luck Kenneth.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Great Re-Store on the Collins, Kenny. Voted just after watching your last post. ATB Terry

[@TylerSnyder305]

If this were an older better truly vintage axe I'd complain about polishing up an old axe, but luckily this is just an early 80's Mann made Collins commander. A serviceable tool but not great by any stretch of the imagination.

[@neilcastell6951]

voted for you, i'm to far away to post anything too, so will just wish you all the best,

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Great work!Have you ever tried distilled white vinegar? soak over night to remove rust, then follow up with a "BRILLO PAD" they have a rust inhibitor in the soap.If the metal is not pitted to bad use wet dry sand paper with the vinegar, it will remove less metal, and have a smother finish.Just a thought.

[@Blodorn09]

Dude if you stay on the path you are on you are gonna have great things come your way. I can tell you from personal experience its hard to bounce back once you get off the trail. Just keep being you and countless opportunities will come your way.

[@b5maddog]

Awesome job Kenny! The axe came out beautiful. I voted after the last video. Hope you get great news soon. Thanks for the video

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Nice lookin axe Kenny! U did a good job! I already voted for ur essay... good luck with ur schooling n all ur future endeavors!

[@joegrange1962]

Nice job I like to Finnish with steel wool my self

[@georgia_adventurer]

Safety glasses?

[@michaelgonzogonzalez6036]

supporting you, brother.

[@BraveTheWilds]

Thanks Michael

[@austincarter7631]

atleast ya had a die grinder I ended up with sandpaper an elbow grease haha

[@rictus7222]

I voted with all four of my email addresses hope they count

[@clintwalton319]

Looks good

[@wetdedstuocm]

Good Job..

[@BraveTheWilds]

Thanks Nick!

[@elvinamillaneam]

Just voted.... contest... Good luck Ken...,

[@dreamcreationsadventures]

Love the axe and voted and sharing for your future 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BraveTheWilds]

Thank you

[@llgoldstein2710]

Did you win the scholarship?

[@Manocooper]

Good luck, read your essay, good job.

[@timothysmitherman743]

I don't he how

[@andrewkim6037]

Wolfpack!

[@goulashchannel7551]

Forgot I was subscribed to this channel glad it came back up I really enjoy your videos

[@BraveTheWilds]

Thank you Aaron, that means a lot.