Fixing the Cheapest Axe I Could Buy

[@sonnyscott7338]

I would just like to say, it’s good that you show using the power tools despite the fact you don’t want to, because it would be easy to use them and leave viewers believe it was all hand tools. Good job!

[@joeycampbell940]

Im sure he uses power tools plenty normally, if you pay attention he only says " I try to avoid using power tools in my videos" which kinda implies he really wants to show the hand done ways but he uses the power tools pretty often.

[@bigmanmccheez5342]

@@joeycampbell940its more efficient and easier to use power tools, it wouldn't surprise me if he does use them for personal projects though I doubt they're used often for the woodworking itself

[@wndhamlax76]

If you really watch all his videos you'd know he says what he fookin means lad

[@jaredtandle2596]

Pretty sure he almost exclusively uses hand tools with wood handles, mostly ash.

[@ekim4943]

He’s a top guy. The way is goes about his craft is absolutely fine by me. I think he’s a top feller. Great videos

[@curtisss]

Your videos have peaked my interest into carpentry/wood working again. I took "resistant materials" at school and I always found it relaxing creating different joins in wood and learning how to use the hand tools.

[@WalterMelons]

Piqued!

[@curtisss]

@@WalterMelons language, grammar, and spelling has never been a strong point for me but I'll try to remember that for next time

[@WalterMelons]

@@curtisss good luck with your woodworking!

[@DudeTotally1000]

@@curtisss I never remember "piqued" lol so don't feel too bad.

[@curtisss]

@@DudeTotally1000 it's hard to remember with so many different spellings for the same words, I need to read more though, since leaving school my grammar and spelling has got worse and worse

[@stansbruv3169]

I’ve got that very same Amazon wonder that I purchased for less than $10 a few years ago. It WAS dull and that safety orange plastic handle asks to be removed every time I lay eyes on it. You’re an inspiration!

[@LoadInYaFace]

How has he not got his own TV show making stuff and showing you how to build stuff

[@bmo14lax]

I don't know if Ireland has equivalent of like a PBS here in America but he would probably be very popular on a network like that.

[@GetFvckedRecordz]

RTE I believe? If you've ever watched the rubber bandits shows they do, amazingly funny, but the perfect amount of diy that I think Eoin has got all the angles and a good enough camera to just send footage in to the Irish republic of television (I may have got that wrong) and have them make a show about it, would be awesome, I didn't think of this before @CodTacicGaming and I think it's a brilliant idea, something for everyone to watch

[@bmo14lax]

@@GetFvckedRecordz Definitely cool in theory, but you have to consider if Eoin wants to do all of that or has other aspirations, something tells me he's happy enough making KZbin videos in his garage. You never know though

[@kejadventures241]

You're already watching it

[@bigcountry908]

Because KZbin pays better

[@-Gax-]

This is why i started watching KZbin all those years ago. To watch somebody passionate about something preform or talk about their passion. Thanks for the video

[@MrJSarcasm]

I just started restoration on my first axe last week, so this is great timing. The head is almost done, and soon onto making a new handle!

[@TomGoreReal]

Your videos continue to amaze me in how woodwork works and the talent you bring to the table. A true inspiration! I would do you flies up at around 5:00

[@robinvanderpal372]

😂😂

[@m.agilnajib345]

I know nothing about crafting and tools. i work from a desk. But somethings I took away: 1. charing is a method to protect the wooden handle 2. you have to protect the wood by oiling, linseed or other products, and the tradional way says: oil everyday for a week, every week for a month, every month for a year, and every year. I made a rope ladder for my kids but its molding now in the garage. This reminds me to clean those up and varnish them or something. 3. grain orientation is important for the integrity of the tool They say writing seals the knowledge deeper, so thats why im writing this. Thanks for sharing, cool channel i bumped into 😊, will be checking the other videos.

[@enderpavs3957]

you wont see this but I really have to thank you. I used this video to re-haft an old axe that my grandfather gave me. it was sitting in my garage for years and now I can finally use it again. Thank you so much!

[@novablazing9929]

I always love the “now we let inertia do it’s magic”. These are some great videos and I love the explanation. Keep up the work!!

[@suzanneday3727]

Im creating a new handle for a favorite hatchet head. Found you looking for tips. What a Joy! You're a smart and fine fella. Happy lady in Vancouver Wa Wa USA

[@aggrogator4045]

With his oiling schedule, and how many handles he's made I imagine a large chunk of his life is just oiling these brand new handles all day

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

I like how this man oils up his handle

[@martinlee5581]

Love you’re videos Eoin, I’m a 21 year old french polisher from North East England and find your content very interesting.

[@EoinReardon]

Sounds very interesting lad. Would love to see your process and to learn more about french polishing

[@LJ-jj5vn]

If I had the means Eoin, I'd have you make and ship me (to Canada) one of every tool you could find as I've no doubt we're going to eventually see a time where we're going to be relying and depending upon hand-made tools once again. Having as many tools on hand that were refurbished or made by you would provide my family with quite the advantage!! I love your work and your videos. Thank you for sharing your work with us. 👍💯

[@MarkLaLone]

​@randallpink7509 idk man, he's Canadian, they have a literal dictator up there

[@arthogof]

Brilliant! Lovely to see someone else with a similar aversion to power tools!

[@TheMadTatter]

I never knew that about the grain selection, makes a lot of sense when you think about it though, have the grain running against the direction of impact for maximum strength. The axe looks well, definitely a lot better than it did anyhow! And certainly going to cut better for not having that pissed-up edge on it. Maybe in future you could make yourself a simple brick forge and have a go at heat-treating it to get a bit more edge retention and hardness out of it. It's never going to be a top-end steel, but with a good round of treatment, plus yout work re-profiling and handling it, you might well be able to turn the 6 Euro axe into at least a 60 Euro axe!

[@markcandrl6039]

Agreed with all of the above….however the hardening of the edge is subject to the composition of the mother metal. More carbon, molybdenum etc will achieve an upstanding result but a mild/ milder steel will remain inert despite the efforts. Best regards Mark Old school Tool and Diemaker

[@alienlobsteroo4882]

It's the first video I see from him and I already know this man is proud of his heritage. Good video.

[@robertproctor5610]

Wow, listen to this guy. He knows his stuff and flows without any fluff. Also that accent is like something from Father Ted. Great work!

[@ericbatt4317]

From one woodworker to another, your videos are great. Keep it up my friend

[@EoinReardon]

cheers lad, appreciate the comment.

[@levisweet979]

Thanks, youngster. Your an excellent teacher.

[@onarandomnote25]

I haven't worked with wood for a long time now, this video has been quite the inspiration and personally love the feel of the video here. Not overly produced, feels very authentic and a clear love for the craft. Keep it up lad :)

[@OttBryce]

I think knowing the difference between grain and growth rings should be explained…… bc as a bowyer who often makes handles for things. There’s a BIG difference. Straight even rings doesn’t mean straight grain. Phenomenal videos bud. Love em.

[@joerogers1417]

Class video mate - that’s for explaining why you use each tool (including the power tools) - really helps for the clueless viewer like myself!

[@patrickbourne3819]

That's a really beautiful ash handle. I always think of ash as being quite plane so it's nice to see that you can finish it and make it look interesting.

[@JonWilson-jr2dn]

Wheelbarrows seem a tool that I not seen you cover yet? A Wagon that would be something! Wood axles are a task, wood bound wheels is a test of skills too!

[@stevejake4316]

Beautiful job sir, love the videos you bring us, I would really like to have seen it chaired,😉👍

[@EoinReardon]

In time.

[@gabor222]

I just bought one of these at the local Obi as my old axe is in pretty bad shape and I won't have the time to fix it in the next couple of days.. It is inexpensive but it seems that all the reviewers rated it very good. For me it worked really well for cutting up firewood. I understand that aesthetically the wood handle looks better but I think there is more sense in fixing a worn old hatchet than a perfectly useable brand new one. It was a nice job though.

[@Nickgowans]

Love your videos dude, you're doing everything right, educational while also learning, interesting, engaging and entertaining. I look forward to watching your channel grow.

[@adamkilzer8186]

I enjoy watching you as much as I ever did watching Norm Abram or Roy Underhill. A go to for relaxing at the end of a long day.

[@frankenstein9663]

Wow...I feel ripped off. I bought the exact same hatchet at my army surplus for $35 or roughly €33. It made up for it to see yours turned it into a beauty

[@samrustan]

Holy man. This is exactly what I was looking for in a wood work vid jay oh. Thanks Eoin. Ive been intent on doing this for too long now.

[@fredbeneke5925]

I want to thank you you inspired me to do woodworking i am still struggling with making things but i am stil working on it

[@universalcobrathe]

You can tell this guy enjoys life, and I respect that

[@bolletjerekers1150]

this guy is great really super I love that old woodworking this guy gets a big 20+ from me keep it up

[@RobertGlover-oz2rb]

Very pleasant video. Please make a traditional sawing board (bench hook) to protect your bench. A coping saw should be used with two hands. I say these things to help you teach traditional methods. Cheers

[@davidc7636]

Your face when knocking the wedge in haha. Great job!

[@freqenc]

Thank you Lord with blessing me with great wood working geniuses with wood grain. I still alternate the grain solely on my teacher. Who cares, it works! What ever makes you happy, I finally get it.

[@jerrysanchez5453]

I love that saying about oiling your axe handle.very nice

[@bmo14lax]

Yep thanks to you I now look at the metal first instead of the actual tool as a whole. I never did that before.

[@sakurachan221ttv]

he hit it so hard it came haha but i honestly wish i had my own wood working shed, you ended up getting me into wood working and i now make walking sticks out of branches i find in my local reserve

[@wesleyredmond3464]

You’re the BOB ROSS of woodworking 💯💯

[@johnrobert6127]

Oil everything. Internal wood in the box as well as the tools. Maybe wrap some tools that are used less often in wax/oil paper. Also Poundland damp trap might be worth trying although it wouldn’t look great but it would absorb any moisture inside the box Maybe also look at how well the box lid seals. If moist air can move through gaps then it will settle on the coldest materials/tools

[@cub1e36]

Stumbled upon this channel, had no interest in wood work at all but I'm hooked now

[@adammcguinness9950]

New sub here. Love your work mate. I prefer not to use power tools too, I’m clumsy. Hand tools give me room for error. Your froe is awesome. I use a large knife to baton timber but I would love a froe. I have a spare room full of old woodwork tools and I have restored half of them. Handplanes, saws, old chisels, hand drills all intreat me. Anything old.

[@azadragibnehal2132]

The video product quality is going up day by day. Good work and keep it up!

[@MusicalWeasel]

I love it! I've rehandled a few axes and customized a few tomahawks and love the process! I love the look of a good worn charred handle.

[@Arariel3]

Beautiful work and great videos!

[@CB-hr6zs]

Love your videos keep them coming. Awesome content. Subscribed and viewing all the way from Hawaii.

I don't even have a workshop but your videos are so interesting and well made that I keep watching 🙂

[@xTigerMaskx]

I subbed because of your amazing shorts and really enjoy the content you make.

[@EoinReardon]

Thanks lad!

[@charlieoutzz]

Me and my grandad make stuff like axes and I love your videos they Inspire me to make stuff with wood so thank you

[@leearmstrong9763]

The accent alone makes it worth watching but it's just so calming and interesting at the same time to watch

[@ShinyFind]

What a charming fellow, wholesome content. Keep it up, lad

[@scooterbmx_world8433]

I love u builds with axes I've been building my own axe handle with oak wood while only using a vis, saw,chisl,hamer and sandpaper it's looking very well and I'm only 13 years old u inspired me to make axes handles for axes and I handed it to u u make the best videos ever I look at them all the time and sorry for spelling mistakes pls make video of my comment and about making different types of axe handles thank u

[@scooterbmx_world8433]

I love ur builds

[@HelloAdam_]

Really great work. Loved watching the video! 👏 I’ve done a few axes now to say the least, and each restoration is a blend of absolute joy and absolute anger when something inevitably doesn’t go to plan - especially when fitting the handle to the eye and wedging it 😅

[@liamofthornhill]

To get the epoxy out easy you can use acetone an leave the ace Head in a plastic bag so the acetone doesn't evaporate wile it losens the epoxy it worked a treat for me, I think the fiberglass stand's act like a wick

[@Kirbstomp219]

With all the sh*t on TV nowadays this lad deserves a full fledged TV show. I could watch him work and describe what he’s doing for hours.

[@Cheesybiscuit404]

“You can sense it’s oily presence, but it’s no where to be seen.” 😂😂

[@grekiely6245]

Magic work young fella.

[@demosthenes2456]

Ngl i want a woodcutting froe after seeing them in your videos. The axe turned out awesome lol

[@harleybenton2374]

Its so nice to see you work on things like this i wish i had more stamina so i could do wood working i have 3 things that need handles

[@kvann95]

Love the content bud! Never fails to amaze!

[@markbir7979]

I like to collect antique hand tools. It so happens that i aquired the very axe that Abraham Lincoln used to split fence rails. Of course i used it too much & had to replace the head once & the handle twice!

[@Fred-px5xu]

Great job my lad now have pint.

[@williamespinosa9094]

Awesome!! Im a fan for life, keep the videos coming sir. Badass shoes too 🙌

[@Harrydewulf]

OMG dude... I had completely forgotten about a bench hook! Damn. Must be my age. Making one tomorrow.

[@EoinReardon]

How’d it go?

[@kevinscott7292]

As much as I love natural materials over machine-made synthetics, and craftsman-made over that made by exploited overseas labor, I'd say that plastic / epoxy handle would last longer than any wood handle, if longevity was a concern

[@johnrobert6127]

You could make some trays that side across to access tools below like your planes that way you have less dead space. As for the weight, adding wheels like a sack truck on the back may help.

[@josephmcdevitt]

Eoin, sorry if I missed it in your backlog but it would be cool if you made a video talking about each hand tool and what you would need for a simple beginner project. Love your content!

[@wethebadguys310]

His heart is broken cause he can't find his linseed oil.That's so wholesome it cracked My Black Corrupt Heart just a little. 😂 I now need to make an axe handle before I die.I think some people missed that you were going to gift it in the future and yes most people I think would prefer that you made the wood handle for them .Recieving a tool with a human bond is a thing people ! "Grandpa's axe" "Dad's Car" "Older Brother's Skateboard" .It would actually make me tear up a little.

[@Musicpins]

haha great video! Eoin, that tormek though, that stone is so out of round!! Honestly might be good enough for axes. I laughed so hard at the end when you started talking about the linseed oil you couldn't find and came up with some crappy substitute :D

[@nootypenguino]

I love these videos so much! Thank you very much!

[@herrbrendamour3268]

I recently got hooked on your content via KZbin Shorts. Apparently KZbin knows me better than I know myself. Keep it up, great stuff ❤ But using a STONE-Drillbit for plastics looks just so wrong 😅

[@EoinReardon]

I rarely use power tools. What would you recommend?

[@reigninoel]

@@EoinReardon I'm not the one you replied to above, but rock/masonry bits aren't really very sharp, they're more like a spiral-shaped blunt-ish chisel intended to be used with a hammer drill or rotary hammer that relies on impact as much as(if not more) than actual cutting. For drilling through epoxies or plastic I'd much rather use metal(HSS) or wood drill bits.

[@jibble9362]

You need your own tv show bro 👌🏾

[@KAMI_XD-13]

7:37 lol his face😂 what a great axe makeover!!

[@8urface]

Have this exact axe, from an army surplus shop as well, in British Columbia Canada. I tried to offload it on my Father-in-law when I realized its “quality”- he gave it back!😂

[@oz_jones]

Dont try to kid a kidder

[@officiallycup4980]

Love the woodworking

[@SweetLeafNinja]

I can't stop watching the videos you make good sir! They're fantastic & always entertaining, I have learned a lot myself just from watching these videos you make

[@imcg]

Hello Eoin, from Fermanagh, love your videos 👍

[@triplefresh3339]

You wear a lot of red shirts. Sick homie. It's a vibe

[@manomonkekingdom9427]

That’s a really nice handle. You took a 6€ axe and made it worth so much more

[@stewartgardiner9792]

I swear that I could watch this guy make axe handles all day 😂

[@johnsullivan6560]

Nice well done video! Thank you very much!

[@AaronHendu]

I am assuming you made that wooden mallet at school? I remember those mallets were one of our first woodshop projects in 6th grade, around the mid 90's. Almost everything we made was coated in linseed oil lol. I made my first canoe paddle in that class starting with a straight up log. Everyone else was making keychains and puzzles lol. I never used the paddle, tho...just made it beautiful and painted a scene of a muskellunge on it and gave it to my dad as a gift since we had lots of nice paddles already. My shop teacher even let me borrow his draw knives and planes to bring home to work on it, and my final coat of laquer (I think it was laquered, been a long time) wasnt gonna be dry until after the school year was over so he personally drove it to my graduation (we went to another school on a bus for shop class...he wasnt a teacher at my normal school). Thought that was pretty cool of him to pull up in his little Triumph convertable to deliver it lol

[@johnocallaghan9190]

Your haircut is great 🎉

[@aaronmason1065]

this lad gets nothing but positive comments I swear 👍👍👍

[@thothtahuti5509]

We can't wait to see you set up a shed from a stone skeleton! I'm just waiting for the first video to drop ::)

[@danielmc9741]

The anger in the face when hitting it into place ha ha keep up the videos eoin they are class

[@masonmurray7659]

Never subscribed to a channel on my recommended so fast before now

[@breathebeloved]

Thank you for sharing your work, sir

[@citystars1117]

I could listen to him talk about anything. Cheers

[@hemaneatspizza9111]

7:20 “I used the axe to make the axe.” - Irish Thanos

[@DocMartin-q5s]

Interesting. Happened upon your site. Very good to see such a youthful face workin' the wood. Will be teaching my young grands to joys of woodworking as they visit. Good to see you stayin' with hand tools versus the power. Great channel. I look forward to viewing more of your jobs! Be Safe!

[@lorenzoghinelli7018]

I don’t know if someone else have noticed it but he choose a wall drill bit to drill out the handle from the head. In my opinion it is a good choice because the epoxy can damage a bit for metal.

[@maxlvledc]

"You can sense it's oily presence..."

[@chris9603]

Have you ever tried staining wood? I don't really like painting wood because the grain looks really cool but staining can be pretty.

[@EoinReardon]

I have once for a bar I made. It was made from spruce and the client wanted it to look darker.

[@sweet2863]

@@EoinReardon I prefer oil finishes, but with certain wood varieties I really really love good medium dark stains but really only the ones in the brown/red/amber tinted range of the spectrum. The greys/blacks and bluish/greenish varieties always have a discomforting look when its done. In my personal opinion.

[@mrtwitch444]

Glad to see the old hand tools getting the job done! p.s 5:14, flying low a bit? :O

[@MarkGillgrass]

I have found an old axe head in my garden, it would need work doing to it but its still solid. Was wondering if I am able to send to you for you to restore and keep. Coming from Cumbria

[@donaldevans5752]

Brilliant video .

[@graham3368]

Inertia u like that word? Every video. Luv the videos ☘☘