Forging an Axe

[@shane-3170]

glad to see you're back with some NEW videos

[@sagerman6779]

Thanks Walter. You are truly a great resource for all us aspiring knife makers. You are the gold standard in my book!

[@shane-3170]

it's always awesome to watch and listen to you're narration of you're videos

[@censusgary]

This one should be called Tips For the Axe Maker.

[@madbearforge8550]

Great video as always, Walter! Your channel is definitely on the top of the list of channels I regularly consult for those handy tips and time-savers in the forge. Axes are pesky little critters, I’m happy yours came out with a minimum of cussing and fussing.

[@josephhollingworth5342]

Thank you for all your videos. I have got a ton of useful information from watching all your videos.

[@larrybair8074]

I always like to watch whatever you’re making. I know it will be good.

[@peterjohnson3103]

Even your drift looks like a knife. Looks awesome btw.

[@ManCrafting]

This is on my list of projects. Need to get proficient at knives first. I tend to jump to the next thing way too soon.

[@brandonhobby7435]

Bearded axe is on my to do list. I want to do a wrapped eye and have some design on the wrap and tang. Im worried of failure of cosmetics lol.

[@hammermantbg]

Forge weld T

[@levidee9105]

I just saw the forged in fire episode with you in it and I honestly thought you were gonna win

[@saisandoval]

Good stuff! Can’t wait for the next vid!

[@jenky1044]

I still love that music in the beginning when you show some of the Tactix Armory knives. EDIT: Very nice axe/hatchet. I can't wait to see what style handle you choose.

[@markaguilar8066]

Dude you made my Request! Awesome man thank you. My brother is a firefighter and I want to make him something really cool.

[@8ank3r]

Lol a little cursing and hitting it fixes everything :)

[@ginoasci]

Just some basic questions because I have never heat treated any thing before... Does it matter what kind of oil is used for forging? Could I use vegetable oil , olive oil or motor oil or any type of oil on hand in anyone's shop, basement, or house? Or does it have to ge a specific type in order for the forging to take place? When heating the edge of a knife or axe, how will we know how hot it is if we don't have a way to test the temperature?

[@nigelwylie01]

I love watching how people from different professional backgrounds do the same craft. So many moments when you explain that most people do that, but I’m choosing to do this. Very interesting. I’m about to haft an axe, so I’m looking forward to watching you do it. I’ve watched green woodworkers, arborists, hedge layers, and homesteaders. All have slightly different approaches at different points. In the next video, when you do things differently, can you give a few more words of explanation?

[@cw4608]

What are you listening for when you tap the heated metal with the little “drumstick”?

[@natedunn5937]

This gave me a new appreciation and understanding for why Gransfors Bruks charges so much for a quality axe. There sure is a lot of time that goes into these.

[@vemkanmanlitapa]

Nathan Dunn gränsfors axes are actually drop forged with specific dies for every shape of the axe. An axe smith at gränsfors makes an axe in a couple of minutes. Great axes though!

[@jollyjiggler]

WOOO i ask about this few months ago!

[@noblegreen2692]

I'd buy one of those in a heart beat

[@64t120r]

Banging and swearing is the secret. Good to know, thanks.

[@guitarplayincowboy]

Nothing like a clean hole

[@Redsr5]

I need to make a drift then a hatched for when I’m out logging .

[@thereallevel27]

How about tips for welding on a handle. Mine would have broken off already

[@garretttanner9788]

Preheat your pieces before welding. If your handles break off then you aren't getting enough penetration on your welds. Preheating will help fix that.

[@thereallevel27]

@@garretttanner9788 it's because I'm new. The weld holds but I do so much bending it eventually breaks. Wrist control I guess

[@garretttanner9788]

@@thereallevel27 probably more a matter of hammer control and anvil height. You want the piece to set flat on the anvil face when you strike it. That will prevent the piece from moving around as much and bending the handle.

[@shayanthis]

Try JB Weld.

[@shayanthis]

I'm joking of course. The comment about pre heating is correct.

[@shayanthis]

Making an axe is high on my list of projects. Just need to find some decent steel.

[@javanbybee4822]

Ben Raynor railroad or any slab of steel and a old file will work great

[@kenkl5204]

Do you sell these?

[@josephhollingworth5342]

Also, I have no clue how you don't have way more followers.

[@smokysantana]

Joseph Hollingworth wussies, leftists, socialists, democrats, millennials and snowflakes. Have a clue now?

[@josephhollingworth5342]

@@smokysantana possibly, I have noticed a resurgence of hand made crafts with that above group. Either way you put it, Walter deserves more subs. His videos are way more informative and put together then some KZbin content that just shows the craft without the explanation.

[@garretttanner9788]

That's the dumbest reply ever. I know a lot of left leaning individuals who are into smithing and/or other crafts. He doesn't have that many followers because he doesn't put much of any effort into advertising himself, his videos come out sporadically which causes the KZbin algorithms to bury him and he is a very dry individual. I enjoy his videos because he shows and explains things from a technical standpoint but many people are more interested in being entertained than taught.

[@josephrector8735]

@@garretttanner9788 how dare you call walter dry..i love his sense of humor...anyhow you you doing from inhaling thing that shouldn't be inhaled

[@garretttanner9788]

@@josephrector8735 I'm improving. The antibiotics and steroids they have me are making a big difference. I should be able to forge at the demo Saturday with no problems.

[@coalsauce4457]

Oh wow didnt expect that haha

[@jackkerr9773]

Great vid! Give it a couple more hours and you’ll be better than Liam Hoffman 😂👍

[@AJ-ri5ee]

Now you need to join the Axe Junkies Facebook page

[@KowboyUSA]

If I was only allowed one tool in the wilderness I would want to it to be an axe.

[@savage99ain308]

Coal dust will help with punching that hole

[@levidee9105]

I just saw you vide

[@cavemanvi]

everyone quit being irresponsible and give money to his patreon

[@timhooper1557]

lol

[@e.t.preppin7084]

What is the Patreon site. (Name). I’ll support. I’m grateful for all Walter has given me!!!

[@e.t.preppin7084]

I sometimes support people directly though Paypal so they get all the money!!!

[@jwill540]

Patreon is being boycotted do to them censoring people so.....

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

The first (and only) time I tried this, I chickened out and predrilled the haft hole to 1/2", and then drove the mandrel through the hole. Seemed to work OK, but not a forging project, strictly speaking.

[@garretttanner9788]

I drill two 1/4" holes before punching the eyes on my hammers. Smiths have been doing so for a very long time. Taking steps to ensure a better product is always a good idea and never something to be looked down on for.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

@@garretttanner9788 thanks, but for me it was pure fear of having to straighten out that double pitch oval hole with a round file.

[@archiewebster4277]

There was me thinking that you were a knife maker

[@LHR10mm]

Walter you should do a collab with Liam Hoffman . He makes the finest axes in the world.

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

So does that mean we are immature if we don’t give you our money 😜

[@PedalSteel-by2hx]

Almost as good as a used car salesman....

[@NKG416]

what?, AXEE