This is what I have done when I started carving spoons a few years back, I put a new edge on a store-bought axe, but I did it by hand with a file, took me a couple of days to get it to right and shaving sharp 😅 but it is an axe I use to this day 😊 great video 👍🏻
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
Working with a file is a great way to really hone in your muscle memory when it comes to the bevel 👌
@AtTheHomestead Жыл бұрын
The biggest thing keeping me from going all in on carving besides time is cost. If I could keep the price below $100 that would be something to look into. Thank you for sharing this ✌
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
You absolutely could do that, the problem might be that some of the tools you would need to settle for to keep everything in that budget might require a bit of work to really get to an enjoyable place for carving. That being said, you could absolutely buy a Sloyd knife, Hook knife, Axe, and Saw for under $100
@mortenriis5883 Жыл бұрын
thanks for a really nice and interesting video. You are a skilled communicator 😉
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@jons24473 ай бұрын
Thank you, Mr. Spoons; Nice video, could check out the Harbor Freight hatchet & let us know what you think. I have one, it took a bit of work but it chops fine. I just don't know how to see if it will carve. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
@andyspoons3 ай бұрын
Hey there! I mean, the best way to see if it carves is to try and carve with it! I would guess that this axe and the HF are probably quite similar, so I would say the same process could be implemented 🙂
@markluke84474 ай бұрын
Great video Andy.
@curiousgeorge555 Жыл бұрын
I use a $30.00 fiskers axe. It works quite well as-is, for a dirt cheap axe actually. Very sharp and decent enough bevel. Much larger bevel than that Stihl. When I become more skilled at spoon carving I will consider a better axe.
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
You work with what you can! 👌
Жыл бұрын
The man can carve a mean spoon, though he's always got an axe to grind.
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
I expect 5 more of these on my desk before the end of the day ❤️
@rclmonline Жыл бұрын
Hi Andy, Thanks for the video. It was very interesting. I have two small axes at home and have often wondered if they would be any good for carving with. I am gong to make it my mission to put a decent edge on one of them and see what I can do. Thanks for the inspiration. Rmaysinglives
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear how it goes! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions 👌
@부엉이세모집 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the good review
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@DanielMeloAraujo3 ай бұрын
This same hatchet in my country (Brazil) costs more than 10% of a worker's salary, in your country you have access to much better products for much less
@andyspoons2 ай бұрын
This axe is about $70, but this video is more to show that you can adjust an axe that isn't designed for a task into one more specific
@summitplummet Жыл бұрын
Great video, I've always been curious how these axes would go for carving. Super cool t-shirt too, where did you get it from?
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
Hey there, happy you enjoyed it! This shirt is from a wood finishing company I work with called Walrus Oil 👌
@RexMcTavish Жыл бұрын
Really nice demo! I'd enjoy seeing how you would improve on the edge of a fiskars hatchet (as you've recommended), they start out decent out of the box but I'm sure could be better
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
Hey there! To be honest those Fiskars really only need a light hone, they come with a pretty defined bevel, so you don't really need to re-profile. Some high grit sandpaper and a flat block of wood will do the trick 🙂👌
@RexMcTavish Жыл бұрын
@@andyspoons I've been getting decent results from the 10-20$ CAD set of 4 diamond stones Rex Kruger recommended, forms a quick burr even with cheap plates!
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
@@RexMcTavish that's great to hear!
@waylander7 Жыл бұрын
I got a very similar 600g Prandi German style hatchet and the edge was about the same. I don’t understand why they put those dull micro bevels on them! Even for just random chopping, the edge is terrible. I did it the hard way with a file and hones though. You have the right idea 😊
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
It's definitely just a production line streamline. I would barely say that they pump them out with an edge at all
@julesgardet6598 ай бұрын
Interesting video. I like the contraption you use for getting the right angle on the blade. Where you got that?
@andyspoons8 ай бұрын
Hi there, do you mean the entire sharpening system?
@julesgardet6598 ай бұрын
@@andyspoons Actually yes, the whole thing.
@andyspoons8 ай бұрын
That is the Tormek T-4, they have worldwide suppliers 🙂👌
@julesgardet6598 ай бұрын
@@andyspoons Thanks, very nice of you.
@gregsturgeon6497 Жыл бұрын
You would be fun to work with.
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
Let's talk!
@gregsturgeon6497 Жыл бұрын
@@andyspoons love to. I'm just starting with this and could cross your eyes with questions. I love it, just trying to figure out out
@andyspoons Жыл бұрын
@@gregsturgeon6497 aren't we all 🙂👌
@susanp.collins783410 ай бұрын
That thing wouldn't cut hot butter in the month of June...
@andyspoons10 ай бұрын
Did you not watch the end of the video? It is a completely serviceable axe for someone on a budget. Let's keep the vibes positive here ✌️
@susanp.collins783410 ай бұрын
Chuck it in the scrap metal bin...
@andyspoons10 ай бұрын
What would you recommend as an alternative?
@AirstripBum Жыл бұрын
I bought a Vaughn carpenter's axe 22oz and cut the hammer off the back, cut the nail puller out so I could get my hand behind the edge and sharpened it. It works just fine. They go for around $40 right now but I paid around $20 for mine. Don't know how to upload a photo of it here.