How to make a viking axe head from a rusty old axe

Restoration and shaping of an old axe head into a viking axe head. Lots of grinding and polishing
#restoration #metalwork #handycraft

[@michaelchristopher4931]

I agree with Brian. It looks really nice, but it needs a longer handle. Pretty cool 😎

[@grantneilson1914]

Great video 👍 stunning results, I think this might be my next project, cheers

[@ianrimma]

I like your perseverance and results with only limited tools and no workshop.. style is more important than expensive machines 👌

[@BuilditUK]

Thanks 👍

[@w3htam]

But so is safety.

[@nightwalker5278]

I expected to see more than one plaster on your fingers!!! Even so, great effort and a great result

[@user-cc3rn7pz9y]

Bro has hands of steel

[@brianblanchard9404]

Looks nice, but I think you need a long handle

[@rob-artfarmingnz6138]

What's with all these videos with people not using guards on their grinders?

[@waynecurie71]

Yeh i use with no guards aswell, ok a slight mishap here and there resulting in a tiny bit off the knuckle but its knowing your limits and technique

[@jayrollo6029]

It' gets in the way 👍

[@rumbold101]

You might get a job at Jorvik Museum!

[@P0lc1k]

not with his safety standards

[@cecilkelley6745]

If y’all so worried about a guard go somewhere else !!!!!

[@user-ui6bo3bm8g]

Watching this guy used grinders very scary No disc guards ahh...loose eyes, fingers 🤞😢if disc breaks.. always clamps down work piece 😢😮😊

[@timharris7303]

My question... Does this kind of cutting and grinding compromise the structural integrity of the blade?

[@Muszkinson]

Exactly. I got same question. I think that this kind of cutting and grinding can easily over heat the steel and make it very soft so it cant be sharpened. I'm curious how this guy did that

[@alanrogers8535]

Nope. it does not harm it so long as you keep cooling it a bit at the edge or if you dont get it so hot that the metal changes colour on the surface. If you see the thiner edge turn blue as yyou are grinding then it may harm the temper . It will only be a problem though if you intend to put the finished axe to realy hard use. This is only a very simple guide for this example. metalurgy and heat is a huge subject.

[@w3htam]

Omg. No real safety guidelines here. Where is the guard on your grinder. If your so good at making an axe head then make yourself a decent bench with a good vice.