Blacksmithing: Forging a Bearded Belt Axe

[@sisyphus9252]

The Essential Craftsman lead me here.

[@otakumagnet8106]

This is one of the few production blacksmithing channels I am subbed to that is more blacksmithing than machine shop. I wish you guys would post more. Your videos and personalities are fantastic. Edit: I am excited to see you joining the Makers Mob, but so many of the channels I really loved to follow also joined, and stopped producing videos.

[@joachimsingh2929]

I love it when you work the shaft.

[@nathanhicks9383]

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[@marksmallman4572]

Love the synchronicity between you and your co worker, guess no words are needed, when I nod my head you hit it....

[@derekrussell9925]

Buckin' Billy Ray sent me here. Beautiful work and beautiful farm axe!

[@brianlykins6663]

Always an honor watching a true craftsman. Beautiful work.

[@sidstone8845]

Nice control with the drawknife, you didn’t keep going, knowing that the cut would follow deep into the grain

[@DonaldwFowlerjr]

Wow. The craftsmanship is impressive.

[@RedBeardOps]

Absolutely beautiful axes! Thanks for sharing even these shots from your class.

[@jamesnelson1443]

Incredible job!!! Just bought one of your 32 inch handles!

[@rusty7720]

Amazing craftmanship,for as long as man can live on this earth no machine or robot will ever be able to produce such a masterpiece.

[@alexmmendez7663]

You are truly an inspiration, U live your work and when I saw a video of you I was really impressed but now with that cross axe I’m truly shocked, nice job

[@TheFishingExperience916]

I love the bearded axe look it's on the to get list for axe/tool/functional art

[@robroy5729]

that was the scariest flatter i have ever seen!!

[@DMBVR4]

Fair to say your video production game took a step up... dang!

[@eddydewilde4958]

History at work, wonderful to see how it was done long ago and how the tradition continues. Well done Young Master!

[@cosmicbilly]

I love watching Liam! But a part of me dies, knowing i will never be able to afford a Hoffman axe.. one of his camp axes was on ebay and it's already over $600 and the bid doesn't end for another day or so. It would be a dream come true to swing and work with a Hoffman axe. They are works of art. Every one of them.

[@TheeBiPolarBear]

This video reminded me of when liam and Chad were in the shack with the press

[@williameddy7217]

Love Your videos wish you still made them

[@LoveBystroem]

I would be proud to have forearms like that

[@TonyStrongman]

Simply divine, you're a true craftsman Liam.

[@larryeddings3185]

Beautifully crafted axe, sir.

[@urbanlumberjack]

Simply amazing work. Hoping to own one someday. Truly no steps skipped, even soaking the heads. Some people say it’s unnecessary, but if it’s not done then the most important wood to be stabilized (in the eye) is left untreated! So impressive to see the attention to detail here

[@carlhutchens8587]

I subscribed to makers mob and really like it. It’s more than a bargain. Thank you for putting this together.

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

Those are gorgeous thin blades.

[@JarodThurley]

Wow, that is a beautiful axe. Thanks for sharing.

[@levirugheimer3131]

Its kind of hard to tell exactly what shape your center punch is but you should try grinding the point of your center punch to a square or triangle. The advantage is that when you're metal is hot you can see your punch mark better! Pro tip

[@johnwilliams242]

To be this young and talented and so committed to a craft and not afraid of hard work is very inspiring, great job...

[@BCM1959]

Good to see you back.

[@antoniopoydras57]

your back we can see a blacksmith get busy

[@randomfpv22]

I need an axe like this in my life

[@othmaroacosta2002]

Finally a new video. I've been waiting. Either way I'm glad to see an upload.

[@willardsmith460]

Nice to see it hand struck nice job thanks

[@markstuut4024]

A beautiful creation

[@rodneywroten2994]

Welcome back . hope you will continue

[@danandreinicoara1872]

An intresting model my father was made this a long time ago,nice work!!!

[@sarvove]

That’s fantastic looking axe that’s a real axe.

[@carljansevanrensburg2440]

Love the new format of your videos. I'm amazed with the ease at which you make the handles. Beautiful pairr of axes.

[@michaelpuckett2084]

Your axes are beautiful and evil at the same time I have always enjoyed your style keep going bud they are second to none.

[@ShelleyRaskin]

Lovely, like to see it being used.

[@LarsKiel]

👌 Great filming and perfect audio - oh, and stunning craftsmanship as always....

[@abaddon2479]

Good looking axes. Hopping to be able to buy one soon.

[@oliverworks5469]

I’ll take one of those beauties! Happy to see Chad. Don’t know how old video is though

[@Skironxd]

Handle part seems to be in the new shop at least

[@thedeerco]

Nice video wonderful work

[@wingmaster7422]

DAMN THAT IS THE BIGGIST BELT SANDER IVE EVER SEEN HOLY HELL

[@typrus6377]

Look up Fireball Tools GoKart Sander. It's no 2x72

[@h.schmid1965]

Very nice Job!👍🏻

[@buliwyf3236]

One of these days I will have the money for one of these works of ART!

[@oldmood489]

Welcom back pro... Amazing axe

[@PaulanerKrombacher]

Sehr gute Arbeit. Frage zu 12:30 feilen nach dem Härten...

[@rorylobban4789]

Hey man. Thanks for the video. I will own one of your axes one day.

[@EmberTheFolf]

Therapist: Buff nerd doesnt exist, he can't hurt you. Buff nerd: (That was just a meme, theres nothing wrong with being a nerd, and, this is some great craftsmanship, so, keep up the good work!)

[@jollyjiggler]

Very nice sir i hope to eventually make my way into forging axes

[@BRENDANTHERED]

Beautiful axe! Looks like a great little carpentry / camp / everyday carry axe... good work brother, keep it up!

[@rodneywroten2994]

beautiful

[@crazyguys6101]

great to see Chad again

[@mikemorris2068]

Very nice work.

[@mcischke]

Amazing!

[@hillbilly4christ638]

Looks exactly like the council tool craft carver.

[@tattoosteveneo]

Nice axe/hatchet. To bad the grain of the wood is not as good. It will work but it’s not at the peak. It is nice to see NC back in the saddle again

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Axe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Casterman2]

Wish you had more videos coming, but I get it you have a company to run. It’s cool how many of the tools from the old shop are still there! Nice watching you and Chad using hammers only! Respect you two! Such a fine product. Hope to own one of your axes someday. Cheers!

[@baikalwood2908]

This is art

[@deckiedeckie]

The axes themselves remind me of my father's "hacho" (oversize ax w/a short handle used by miners inside the mines to cut the woods w/which the lay the tunnels (passages inside the mine) a heavy oversized ax...has to be heavy for inside the mine they lack the space to swing it so it has to weight more than a normal ax....my father was a coal/iron miner in NW 'ern Spain many moons ago ....dead.

[@zenasdad]

Hi Liam ,What steel are you using for the axes ? Thanks awesome work

[@patriciogarzaro2510]

long time no see, welcome back!!

[@Drehmomentdante]

Forging newbie! Can someone explain to me what he did at 13:00 where he rubs the blade with some... Sponge?

[@Kankan_1.618]

Very nice, If I had a chance I want to buy it

[@luke-te3sr]

Incredible man

[@RaysGarage]

Works of art!

[@ionutdrg9861]

hey Liam you should start producing Draw knifes aswell I bet you could make some awesomenessss ones!! all the best

[@dondicey6528]

Yes indeed! Draw knives, plane irons and maybe even chisels! You've got the equipment now!

[@petermarsh4993]

Dear Liam, thanks for presenting your method of axe making. It looks controlled and precise, something that I am yet to learn. The end result looks superb. The chunks of steel you started with look like my source of toughened steel - fork lift tines which is 4140. Is that what yours are? Cheers.

[@Zogg1281]

Awesome axes and so nice to see how axes would have been made with a Blacksmith and apprentice. Have either of you thought about entering a local strong man competition? Your arms are like tree trunks!!!!! LOL

[@davidbaldree1043]

The axes are great. Definitely show a lot of detail in your work. And feel free to send me that anvil anytime. Be happy to take it off your hands for you. Lol

[@TheFlatlander440]

Welcome back to YT Liam. It's been awhile. Cheers mate!

[@featheredcoyote5477]

Popeye forearms!!! True craftsmanship my friend

[@nanciandstephan269]

Marvelous! Both the process and the product

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Outstanding

[@nivenniven9108]

Really nice keep it

[@pankajamkalyanasundaram134]

Can you do a 2 bladed sward

[@knowwhatiswhat4276]

"Oh lay ye hammer down".

[@stefanpetkovic6276]

Where did you get the steel billet

[@kukuladze]

Dude has massive forearms

[@LFHiden]

Wait wait wait, you have a youtube too? I thought it only was insta

[@josh.temple]

Not a smith or anything, so sorry if this is a dumb question... But when you put the sacrificial plate over your anvil to protect it, you have to keep adjusting it. Why not make a piece with the edges bent around the side of the anvil so it doesn’t move around, but is easily removed/placed?

[@ReynoldsUnleashed]

dam would love one

[@playcreed6779]

what kind of steel you are using for this

[@brianmcguire5005]

Where you been man? Too busy to make videos I bet huh? Hope to see more soon! Thanks!

[@koideath]

Chad!

[@billhawver1807]

What steel do you use? Where do you buy it?

[@waltergregory2368]

Liam how does one buy one of your axes?

[@phaledax3661]

Quick question, why don't you use a Power hammer? instead of a second person. You could hook up a short activation cycle with a raspberry pie computer connected to a mic and make it voice activate to hammer at an indicated sound (s).

[@unknown-ql1fk]

I need to quit the gym and pick up a hammer and striker...look at his arms...

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

Liam goes to the gym also....

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

Meh. A few more months working around that sissy power hammer will make quick work of those arms. ;-)

[@olivierseurin1204]

Hammering indeed builds the forearms in proportion as well, perhaps even to the point where they're thicker than the upper arm

[@JUNK_ZONE]

I'd imagine that most of the work being done on his arms is from using tongs. When the stakes are "don't drop the hot thing and ruin it", you hold on.

[@JustinTopp]

TechStack Reviews keeps them arms nice and even. Holding the stock and swinging the hammer.

[@toml802]

Always start closest to you and work your way back with a draw knife. Many years of bow building experience.

[@sethbracken]

Tom L lol

[@mitosiskain]

Was that a water quench? Was it tempered? How do you heat treat 4140?

[@Smokey66s]

Liam, take my deposit and put me on waiting list, no longer than 4 years, I am 72 and Wikipedia indicates average life span of a male in USA is 76. I just want it as an heirloom, I believe your axes will be the holy grail of the future, “Hey, I just got a Black Raven”. So, check out this Hoffman Farm Axe!!

[@ShadyCool]

I really enjoy seeing the blacksmithing craftsmanship brought to these axes. Any chance you might produce some tomahawks in the future? If so, I have no doubt that they would move fast, given your axe design. Put me on that waiting list if you ever decide to go there.

[@MrMakto]

What steel does he use to make the axes?

[@karlmbeal]

@ 1:07 were you using hoof nippers as tongs or just tongs that look like them at a quick glance?

[@ΓεωργιοςΤσιτινης]

Hi friend how much cost this axe??

[@andrewcodd1927]

How much for one of these?