Blacksmithing: Forging a Drawknife

[@twotone3070]

I was just going to comment "Brilliant" but then saw the last scene, now I'm struggling to type anything. You made that for all those men who miss their fathers.

[@Peter-ef6ut]

Max, it doesn’t matter to your dad being two years late, all that matters is that his son made it, it means the world to him. Take care.. Peter..

[@CaptChaos1964]

Wonderful stuff! You are a craftsman.

[@Bullorg]

Happy Birthday to IronThumper senior.

[@wolfparty4234]

I love this!! Well done Maxi!!! Your a gentleman and a son that a father wishes there son’s grow up to be like! Even if it is 2 years later 🤣👍🏻

[@MarktheOddJob]

Love that hug at the end ❤

[@trevorcox3020]

36 minutes worth of pleasure, Many thanks Max.

[@EmptyGlass99]

I like the format of your videos - no fluff, just get on with it, with plenty of useful insights on what you're doing and why, in a fantastic workshop.

[@nightwolf1592]

The ending to that video was heart warming 🙏

[@BrizzleRocker]

You could always brand the round end of the handles with your M! Very interesting and great to see it in action!

[@chriscoulthard4947]

Or the copper collar.

[@user-kr3tn1tc4j]

Max my first Maximus video and loved it. So refreshingly honest in the work performed on the draw knife. The thought process, course corrections made along the journey. I love your shop crowded and cozy. So inviting to start another project. Keep making the great videos while I catch up on your existing videos. Thank you, Irish Mike.

[@Freeman-Dl70]

I've got an 18 wheeler bearing to make a draw knife with. No forge, but I've got 5 anvils to chose from to create it on. Your Dad will be pleased with whatever you make by hand.

[@-EC002-]

Wish I could hug my dad again, you're a lucky man, and Mr Thumper is even luckier having you for a son. Nice knife 👌

[@acarcalledmercedes4750]

Ahh daddy was so proud of his sons work , he gave u the hug , it’s the well done my son hug Great work and good luck

[@ben2e0omr]

Happy Birthday to IronThumper senior. Your Dad must be a very proud man.....

[@peacepoppy3809]

I get great satisfaction from watching you make tools from tools. My Dad was a collector of old tools. Sadly he passed away in 1986 - far to soon he was in his 50’s and to this day I regret not getting his collection of old tools. I did get his wooden tool box and and very heavy canvas bag but no tools. None of my three brothers were interested in his tools but I didn’t find out till later- whats the odds that you have 3 Sons and none of them interested in his tools. It’s interesting, all of my brothers went into caring professions and me well I went into garment construction, or as some would say design and manufacturing. I have to guess he was proud because he would never have said x - such is life x😊

[@Electradaz]

How cool I have that same book 😊

[@martinjustice]

Good work and entertaining content. The Rose arch I think was four years late and now the draw knife two years late. Don't over do it Max.

[@awhs-uc3ng]

Impressing Dad, not so easy. Plus, he'll use it. Well done, Max

[@mrdo9081]

I particularly like the last couple of minutes, when the fruits of your labour are being fully appreciated.

[@Ibsonlovesyou]

What a fantastic gift. I loved the hug you had at the end, it made me smile and think of my dad, you hug like we do... fast, followed up with a few pats and a touch of awkwardness. Thank you for sharing.

[@dougowt]

Great to see some blacksmithing again. I actually starting watching your channel when the off-grid stuff popped up in suggested videos, quite a long time ago now. But always enjoy watching the latest on any and all your projects. The only times I've used a draw knife, has been to remove bark from felled trees for round wood timber construction. I always end up wanting whatever you have made. Proper lifetime tools you can pass on to family.

[@derekcomer4858]

The draw knife is beautiful and a very useful tool. Loving the channel. Thank you 🙏

[@jonathanbetenbender307]

Electrical or acid etch would be cool for future tools. Your Father knows the love and hard work you put into that draw knife. Seeing you and your Pa reminded me how much I need to spend time with my Dad. He's really difficult, but he's on borrowed time.

[@bendzunasglass2063]

My antique draw blade disappeared. Now I have to replace it. My sons say just buy one and yes you can get a good quality one for $150.00. Watching your video I have the materials and the means to make one myself. . I don't know how many hours you put into making that blade, some would say just buy one but then you don't get the satisfaction of making a good tool, priceless..

[@maximusironthumper]

Go for it. I can confirm the extra level of satisfaction gained from making something in the workshop using a tool also made in the same workshop!

[@grenvillephillips6998]

A thing of beauty and father and son beards - what could be more delightful?

[@koolkats724]

Great work Max. Your Dad looked so proud of you! He should be, you are quite the great guy. Thanks for another great production. Video and sound were great.

[@samrodian919]

Very impressed with that Max, a bloody good job! One thing that wasn't apparent in the illustration in the book is that usually on the draw knives I have seen is that the handles are not flat inline with the blade. They usually tip up at about 5-10 degrees. It would seem that it makes them easier to work with. But fair play to you, if you've never seen one let alone used one before it's a brilliant job mate. Your dad seemed over the moon about it! Made me think of my dad , sadly lost him 38 years ago. So cherish yours Max.

[@chasleask8533]

Very Interesting MT . The end product looks great . Any chance of seeing Dad using it ?

[@crgmrgn]

Lovely work, now a nice bodgers shave horse will make it much easier to accomplish good results, not to mention being a quite relaxed way to work the wood - the old bodgers knew how to minimise their effort for the greatest return.

[@Lemma01]

13'03": have to slightly disagree, Max - you're making a tool which is both a joy to handle AND a pleasure to look at. Artistry comes with this level of artisanship. A true labour of love, mate - and it can't be faked. Thank you for sharing.

[@FretboardToAsh]

There is something endearing about seeing a man rightly pleased with being given a properly made tool.

[@pauljenkins2501]

Thank you for another excellent video, Max. That last scene, where you handed it over, made this old man quite emotional..... My dad died 38 years ago, but I still have some of his hand tools and I think of him if ever I use them. It's a shame I didn't inherit his skills to go along with them...

[@gbentley8176]

Such a lovely gift. Thank you for sharing it.

[@lazylad8544]

Great ending. All that hard work paid off. Thanks for showing us your great skills. (Again). Nice to see you and your old man in the work shop admiring your result.👍👍

[@raymondpenn1066]

Nice work Max. Love that you can still see its origins in the top surface.

[@christopherforster6555]

Very lovely job it will last for years and a lovely present for dad happy birthday whenever it was and plenty of them.

[@donaldmatthies6026]

Max, First video of yours I've watched. That is a gift your father will cherish for his entire life. Thank you for taking the time to film, make, edit and post this video. Liked and subscribed.

[@_n_l_]

A video from you can make any day substantially better!

[@philmitchell9413]

I was overcome with emotion at the end there for some reason, a really nice touch to add to the video.

[@davidkennedy6641]

Very nice, I like that you left the traces of the rasp which is like a salute to it's past

[@FontedaPipaPortugueseFarmLife]

Another great creation and made for your dad.. just a tip to stop your lathe live center splitting the wood, place a small washer on the point of the live center, the spike will only poke out a little and go in a little way into the wood then the washer pushes the wood tight against the drive side with no splitting. it looked great finished and your dad seemed to be very happy with it and that his son made it👍

[@JockeSelin]

I was really drawn into this video, sitting on a knife edge all the time. Red hot craftsmanship, hammered to perfection! Wood recommend. Thank you!

[@bobdufresne6294]

As you say on that side of the Pond, a “bespoke” gift! What a beautiful gift and for the best person worthy of such a gift, your Dad! Good on you.

[@frenchcreekvalley]

On my draw knives, the "tails" go all the way through the handles. A small washer is placed over that bit of "tail" and then the tail is peened or riveted over so the handle can't come off. ----They came to me that way, I haven't made any myself. Great job that you did there. And excellent dialogue, too.

[@danball2060]

very very fine craftsmanship and the smile on your dads face was the best part of the video I lost my dad about a year ago.

[@naushad911]

Great Video Max! The best gifts are made with hands and love. I don't think a tool would be designed like that these days. There's the probability of impaling one's self should the blade get stuck on a knot and suddenly break free.

[@dadawoodslife]

I love the fact that what others see as scrap, you see as a valuable source of a certain type of steel.

[@andywoolley8058]

Great and entertaining as always, I made a drawknife from an old Land Rover spring a while back and have used it quite a lot and it has kept its edge. As I dont have access to a forge, the spring material is quite tough without any heat treatment and very useful for making tools bladed or otherwise. So dont throw the springs in the skip when they are worn out.

[@coop_coop007]

I have a Kukri made from a Land Rover spring, keeps an excellent edge.

[@naushad911]

Good to know that Land Rover springs are good for something.

[@k144kev]

Hi Max you are a true craftsman watched every minute with great interest in all the work you put into the draw knife Fantastic Kev Mand Devon

[@TheMisterFerg]

Fantastic build, thanks for sharing. Touching moment right at the end, you and your dad have the same "Brilliant"!

[@bigunone]

Grandpa always kept his wrapped in an old shirt. I do the same

[@scalewarmachines]

Could a dad ask for anything more than a personalised hand crafted gift and a hug of appreciation.

[@dustymiller7758]

Great entertainment Max, your dad was very pleased.

[@EdNolan]

Crackin' job fella, you're one of those handy people.

[@andrewmiller2868]

Making something for your Dad's birthday, it don't come a lot better than that Max.

[@jonathanmoeg1202]

Really enjoyed that. Nice to see your old man at the end there.

[@tomjohns8498]

Well happy thanks for making me smile again 😊 ☺️ 🙂

[@totherarf]

That is now an Heirloom Tool! One to be passed from father to son. ......... but not just yet ;o) Got to say that is an excellent repurposing of a used up tool! Talking of repurposing old leaf springs work well for this too. Anyway Thanks for letting us see the journey (last minute = just in time so you are in tune with modern supply standards).

[@tribestribes2555]

What would the world be, without people like this, perhaps nothing at all. Everyone cant walk around with briefcases in polished shoes. Great job. Planing to do one my self, but a little smaller, for shaping guitarnecks. I will do my very best. Thanks for the video.

[@MadGingerCat]

Loved this Max. I do really enjoy all your content - but this is really special.

[@Mike.Howard]

Cracking job! Thank you for including your Dads reaction at the end 👍👍

[@sallywest5634]

We loved this one Max, you have so many skills and your videos ate always super interesting. Lovely to see how happy your dad was with this, he must be very proud of you. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrDparker69]

What a great video, really enjoyed that and a wonderful gift for your Dad. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@markyorkshireuk]

Your skills are a real treat to see, admire and envy! Looking forward to seeing your future videos Mark Yorkshire 👍

[@Wheelloader__]

Pretty cool Max. You are a Jack of all trades. Your dad seemed very happy with that. Love your channel. Real content for real people.

[@User0resU-1]

Really got a lot from you talking through your thinking and processes. Tky.

[@edgeeffect]

The remains of the rasp teeth make a really nice decorative texture. When you forget to stamp before you harden, could you not use a little grinder to grind an "M" into stuff?

[@maximusironthumper]

I could (or engrave it, or brand it), but like I said to my dad at the end, he's not going to forget who made it!

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

I first used a drawknife at one of the summer shows there was a chap making stools and I sat at his saw horse and started to straighten one of the legs he had roughed out, it was plain to see the usefulness of the tool and of the saw horse in this type of woodwork - look after the old man - stay safe

[@davidholmes4115]

A craftsman's skill combined with the human touch. Top man, Max.

[@dairyfarmerdan]

Lovely gift for your dad

[@PhilEvansOnline]

Great video, handmade gifts are always the best. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@guyinagarage571]

Finally, Max in the forge again!

[@juliancripps1580]

Normally in Drawknives the tang goes through the handle with a washer riveted over. But I guess the epoxy will last quite well. I really liked the show!

[@gregmay9613]

Wow, you are an absolute legend! What and wonderful gift.

[@timothygunckel7162]

Now you need to make a shaving horse to use it with. You did a great job on the blade.

[@davidcoates4852]

Very nice job 👍. I have a copies of that book and a draw knife with odd handles that I have always meant to replace. You have inspired me.

[@jamesmason8944]

You both have the same mannerisms. So good to see.

[@TheMickybutler]

Another creative tool, made by a creative artisan. Nice one, Max.

[@steamwally]

Always a pleasure to watch a real craftsman at work, the best gifts are definitely ones which you have made yourself. I spent a bit of time in the forge last year- my first foray into blacksmithing work of any kind but under guidance I produced some quite acceptable tail lamp brackets for a veteran car. It struck me that it is clearly a very deep subject and a fascinating one at that- watching you at work is very helpful Max, you're a good teacher!

[@ste76539]

I spy something beginning with 'T'! Currently rebuilding mine after my recent misadventures. Very nice drawknife by the way 🙂

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

I use boiled linseed oil on faded plastic bumpers and trims, brings it up like new. Love the draw knife, top draw!

[@davidneale5821]

Like the rose arch. Better late than never 😀

[@peterford436]

Excellent labour of love and worth so much more for being handmade ...

[@philhermetic]

Wonderfull! Realy enjoyed that video, I have a forge like yours which is so useful and faster than firing up the coke one, but the coke will do stuff that the propane won't! Phil

[@pcmlm631]

Nice work. Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail as you went along.

[@jonny7491]

God bless, if something makes you smile it’s definitely good.

[@mopedmarathon]

Beautiful tool you made there. It’s nice to see what could have been disregarded as scrap re manufactured into something useful again that was so well appreciated by its recipient. Keep on keeping on dude!

[@SHGRetro]

That's what I asked you for about 5 years ago! A Drawknife is the perfect tool for de-barking! Fantastic job bud, your old man looked well pleased 👍👍

[@kevinsimpson7114]

What a wonderful present and amazing skill.👍🏻👌🏻

[@English.Andy1]

Absolutely brilliant 👍 your dad looked very happy with it.

[@TheJamlessDodger]

some draw knives had angled handles to allow an easy use. might be an idea for another one

[@johnhuddlestone1795]

Nice job and much enjoyed, those draw knives do work well in moving much wood when its required.

[@lmnts-climbing3723]

Never tire of watching these videos max, i’m a maker of things so really understand just how much goes into something that appears straightforward. Nothing beats that feeling you get when you’re done and you give it your own stamp of approval. Sending thanks and the very best wishes to you.

[@KeiteiVentures]

Was great to watch the process :) The handles looked tricky to make but satisfying once complete and secured to the drawknife. The whole tool came together wonderfully! Your Dad looked really pleased :D

[@gillonstewart1601]

I've still got the black and decker drill on the front of that book. The chick is seized onto a plaster mixing paddle and it still gets regular use

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Max thumping some iron! Oh yeah! What a beautiful gift!

[@KHGrinderboy]

Awesome, what a fantastic gift. Nice one Max!

[@kevinisaac9139]

Brilliant job Max I had one left by my grandad I thought they were called spoke shaves 👍

[@hugomartineau3196]

Incredible work Max! As always!