How to Properly Restore an Axe

[@DavidCadena-h1l]

I like when a craftsman explains what he's doing and why. It becomes a teaching video as well as a demonstration. Well done Sir

[@arnenelson4495]

You're not long winded, you are thorough and it's appreciated!

[@rayadams89]

You are someone who actually wants to pass on knowledge, thank you so much!

[@brentonsnoemaker7066]

BY FAR the most informative restoration/build video I've seen. Thanks for the GREAT information! You sir are a true craftsman.

[@Wineman-g5v]

Why did you buy it than

[@robertbotta6536]

Dude! Totally awesome. You are so talented. So good. Thank you.

[@favoriteactordennehy]

A while back I had surgery and laid in bed recouping and found this video. Maybe two years ago. I’ve been back to this video 30 times since, I store the link in my notes. This fella’s technical prowess and care is tremendous, I’ve learned quite a lot from it. He’s on the younger side too, I appreciate there being a representative of my generation that lives like this. Props!

[@seanmertens3049]

Excellent Job Learned a lot I recently accursed 3 ax’s in roughy shape that were given to me. The gentleman was going to throw them in the trash. He gave them to me. So I am in the process of restoring them to there former glory

[@plunceford]

Just watched about 10 axe restoration videos, and this is the best. I appreciate your methods & explanations.

[@iffykidmn8170]

those other ten must have really sucked, he did not restore anything he turned into an axe other than what it originally was.

[@tylergrant3942]

​@@iffykidmn8170A restoration doesn't have to mean restoring back to original state. In fact if you want to get technical he would need the original handle to do an original restoration. He simply restored it back to working condition. 😊

[@FarsansTorraOrdvitsar]

Bought an old rusty axe head for $2 the other day I want to restore it toghether with my son and bond with him.❤ Exceptional good tips and tricks we can use once we start our project. 😊

[@axemanmike4390]

Bar none, one of the BEST, WELL-TAUGHT, comprehensive videos on the internet! I could watch you all day!!! Thank you, sir, for SHARING your craft!!! A TRUE craftsman!! Because of people like YOU, this craft will go on for generations!! 🪓🌲🪓🌲

[@renanjacob6791]

Best video that I Saw this week.

[@genefowler948]

All I'm going to say too you amazing. So glad see you back .

[@atozer2547]

You did this old axe justice.......great job

[@jamesnelson1443]

Outstanding demonstration!

[@waltermejia779]

Great job. I would pay 100 bucks for that craftsmanship. That handle is beautiful

[@bodhicrocker]

Thoroughly enjoyed with a morning pipe full of Peterson Old Dublin and a few cups of coffee. Have a great day

[@j.crizzle8942]

I’m laughing over here, because I think I just found the man that is my equal: a SURGEON with a grinder 😂 Most days the boss calls me up and says “Hey Bud, can you fire up the Russian Lathe (my angle grinder) and do X for me?” Anyway, from a fellow American, Ax aficionado & restoration guy, GREAT video, Exceptional work and I’m glad I found you channel. Sub’d.

[@Carboneye7]

This was a great video and although I hang a few I learned how to fine tune my process Thank you for the time you spent on this

[@adnacraigo6590]

That's the best looking hand carved handle I have ever seen. Nice work.

[@robertgiller4246]

Thanks for the teaching. Well spoken and illustrated with application. Thank you sir.

[@gorgiarmen3064]

Gorgi Armen Excellent presentation, I enjoy what your doing thanks, by the way I am Wooden shoe last maker.

[@rbarringhaus]

Everything I know I learned looking over someone's shoulder. Thanks for taking the time to try and teach us some basic skills. Beautiful Job I enjoy what your doing thanks

[@TheRedhawke]

Fantastic learning video. Your explanations are exactly the same as my Dad's when he taught me how to make a handle and hang an axe 50 years ago. Really enjoyed it.

[@stevedriscoll2539]

I have gotten some good stuff on ebay, but I was laughing when you were talking about how much you paid and how much a guy thought that piece of junk was worth. But you proved the mind is the best tool and you turned that piece of junk into a masterpiece of art and function...bravo and kudos, Maestro! 👏

[@sandyhansen]

Thank you. We learned a lot. Great videographer too! Ron and Sandy

[@martinfoy5167]

Absolute pure unadulterated craftsmanship & workmanship 👏👏👏👌👍 from across the pond 🇬🇧👍

[@toddblack7927]

👍❤️

[@tome.joyner887]

I just came across your channel by accident and I so glad I did. Yes it was worth the 35.00 you paid for it.....that is because your minds eye went to work and you could see the potential! I loved your video from start to finish my brother! You have found another loyal subscriber!

[@pmotley]

You answered my temper question as I was opening the comments to ask about temper, with that grinder. I've done my share of pocket knives, that way.

[@iniosirakov6243]

Добър учител добър майстор много скромен и добър човек .

[@jamesnelson1443]

Outstanding!!! Great job

[@greintsma]

this guys ridiculously good! Thanks man!

[@mikemraz8569]

Excellent informative video I was into double bit axes and now a portable saw mill I’ve subscribed and will watching you 👀

[@larrycooper129]

You knocked it out of the park with this video! I just picked up an old axe head yesterday and though I have hung many, I’m sure glad I ran across this very well done video for inspiration.

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Yup, he is very knowledgeable on what he is doing which is completely founded on years of experience. Great job, great end result, fantastic tutorial.

[@svenjohansen7247]

Thank you, you have answered so many questions I have had in the past. I will probably watch this multiple times just to get everything I can from it.

[@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu]

Man what you taught in this one video with all those vital points should be taught in university at least as two major courses. You made my day. Thanks a million 🪓

[@mikenormandy9250]

This is by far the best video explaining everything! Add one of your sharpening videos (I’m assuming you do have a few, as I’m new to the channel) and it’s perfect! I am fairly new to ace handling, making and woodworking in general. As an electrician I would like to think I’m genuinely handy LOL, and watching videos like yours, you really encourage great craftsmanship, even on a budget! Overtime, you acquire the tools you will need to do all this. Antique shops and yard sales along with FB and Offerup are excellent ways to get a lot of items (trust me, the older is usually better as the quality is the reason they lasted so long!) thanks for the inspiration (even if I’m late to the party) LOL

[@angelramos-2005]

Beautiful handwork.Unique piece.Thank you.

[@welchfarmnc]

You are a true craftsman. Thanks for the video

[@erikolsen6269]

Man....what a truly helpful and insightful video. Same goes for you sharpening video;) keep the good videos coming!

[@RustySpur]

Best video I’ve seen on the subject!

[@TheMongo1357]

OUTSTANDING PROJECT!! Very thorough in detail, kept it interesting and educational! KUDOS to Camera Operator as well!! Perfect visuals! You have a new FAN here now!!

[@darrenh66]

Nice work. I look forward to all your new videos, please keep on sharing your journey.

[@JamesCouch777]

And I always thought putting a new handle in and grinding the rough edges off and putting a fair edge on was good enough. I'm 69 and I learn something every day. Thanks for the video 👍 excellent as usual 😁

[@NB-817]

This was an excellent instructional video - thanks so much for making it. A lot of good tips

[@clementramon8589]

Excellent video. Learned something new. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobbysu3648]

Very instructive. I just installed a new 28" handle to a 2 1/4 lb. I also made sure the blade alignment to the shaft and the proper head angle (With the blade sitting 2/3rd way back and the doe's foot on a flat table). Have Good One!

[@chuckintexas]

JUST Found , L & S'ed . THANKS - excellent presentation , ESPECIALLY the narration . Understanding the thought process as you progress thru the restoration is CRUCIAL for our understanding of that process . So MANY avoid offering up their insights as they go , and if we're gonna benefit from the real experience behind the process , we have to know what the thinking is , at each step . THANKS for the narration , and THANKS for the excellent presentation ! All the BEST from Texas ! - - Chuck .

[@howardbodiford7130]

You do a great job , I thank you for sharing these skills that would be lost if not for people like you .

[@KillingerUSA]

Turned out fantastic! Nice work!

[@DBRGB]

Excellent work and fantastically articulate informational delivery of an instructional video. Thank you.

[@oliverdelallama]

I truly appreciate the detail you put into explaining the physics behind every shape. It's great to fully understand the time-tested design of such a historic tool. Again, thanks for sharing all of this with us!

[@larissagriffinbeckwith3026]

I'm 26 and have been using estoring axes since I was a small boy and this is the best tutorial I have ever seen. Really Glad I found you're channel.

[@jerrystark3587]

I have seen a fair number of hatchet heads that looked as bad as this one did before you restored it.(Some farmers I knew did not treat their tools very well. Most of them, actually.) The thought of abusing a hatchet in such a way makes my teeth hurt -- as does the gall it takes to ask for $35.00 for such a damaged tool. Nevertheless, I appreciate why you purchased it for this video. It became a very good "teaching tool". This is excellent restoration and redesign work. You now have a nice "Viking" hatchet 😎, not to mention that the handle alone is a thing of beauty. As always, it is a great pleasure simply to watch you use your tools and to hear you teach about them -- interesting, informative, and impressive. Thank you for this video. P.S. As I watched you set the wedge in the hatchet head, I was reminded of what my uncle told me: "Tap in the wedge until it starts to talk back. Then you're done." Good advice.

[@tomthomas1458]

Your skill and educational quality is excellent. Thank you for a professional and knowledgable presentation.

[@J-B876]

I have about 5 axe heads outside I’ve wanted to hang. Have waited about 1 year because wasn’t exactly sure how to lay them out. This was so incredibly helpful and simply stated. Really nice video! Will be trying this out tomorrow.

[@petermarsh4993]

Can’t wait to giving it a try for myself. Thanks.

[@gregbellinger5765]

Obenauf's leather oil also does a fine job of sealing the end. A demo using the ax cut something would have been fun to watch. Excellent presentation with equally good camera work. Thanks. GB

[@goneballistic]

I have a norlund hatchet that's well worn, what a great video, I wish I had skill like this

[@wallystoolshed7050]

Glad I stumbled across this video. A friend gave me a double bladed ax head, and another ax head very similar to what you purchased. I need to make and put handles on them. thank syou for the video.

[@richardliles4415]

Wow! He took that throwaway ex head and made a valuable tool, that is so awesome. Ordered my spokeshave last night, ther were options, but I went ahead and ordered the one that looked like yours. Thank you.

[@CarvingAPath]

Thank you so much for your support. And thank you for your interaction we really appreciate that. If you have any questions about carving wood tools etc. feel free to ask . Thanks again

[@richardliles4415]

@@CarvingAPath Do you make and sale carving tools, straight in circular? Didn’t see any on your page.

[@CarvingAPath]

The only tools that we are making to sell at this point are our bowl carving adzes. We don’t have a blacksmith shop at this point and we are doing all of our forage work outside. So we are not set up to produce tools very efficiently. But hopefully in the near future we will be able to

[@richardliles4415]

@@CarvingAPath OK, just thought I would ask. Happy New Year’s. Thank you.

[@tonyajackson0960]

Which brand did you order?

[@justincredible7168]

Awesome tutorial! Best one I have seen yet. Thanks!

[@timmynormand4818]

Your a very talented craftsman. Enjoyed an Learned thanks

[@jamescavner4242]

Enjoyed it, I’m sure most didn’t realize the different tempers on a single axe head.... understanding a tool is needed to properly use it and not abuse it!

[@singlended]

exactly no point in hardening a poll unless it some sort of camping type axe used for hammering.

[@gastonfortin2108]

good presentation, you would be excellent giving seminars

[@RoosterAndTheHen]

I could definitely hear the wedge bottoming out. You inspired me to go outside and make an axe handle today also.

[@mvpmachine]

Great video mister! A wealth of knowledge is gained by watching this one. I'm getting ready to restore a right and a left bevel pair of broad axes that came from my great great grandfather, I will definatly credit you in my upcoming video. Nice work I subscribed

[@Rodgerrynd08]

I would have never considered reprofiling the entire bottom of the axe to make it look more appealing. You all are awesome!

[@clivesweeting4410]

May look nicer but reshaping takes the weight out of the tool .

[@BombproofCraftsman]

⁠​⁠@@clivesweeting4410yeah but he took a chunk off the poll. So reprofiling should help with the balance.

[@timothyalanogrady]

Great video on the restoration of the axe head. New design and the way that your refurbished it outstanding me and my son enjoyed watching his video together. He was very impressed on how you did the handle we have a couple of honing broad axes that we need to rehandle so now he's all into making his own handle

[@Woodfeelsgood]

I know very little I do know I love wood ha my point is your shared knowledge and pointers are awesome appreciate you sharing

[@fourieferreira9679]

Really enjoyed this video! Thank you and God bless.

[@dominickcabal5347]

Excellent presentation and procedures...you sir, are appreciated and a very knowledgeable person. Thanx for sharing!✌👌👍

[@rtali]

Excellent video, I learned a lot watching it. Greetings from Argentina

[@aceofspadeslandscapelesson8219]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@beetreefarms4471]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge you have with us on the videos…! I always look forward to seeing y’all’s new ones coming out..!!

[@dennisrobbins458]

That was pretty awesome, that handle was great

[@ToolsandTime]

Very extensive and helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@mattweaver5196]

Absolutely awesome tutorial. Really appreciated your teaching. Thank you very much!!!

[@pareshpatel6024]

Amazing work as always!

[@oilburner8548]

Excellent video sir very informative, didn't know a softer wedge is actually better. The head is now like an English elwell pattern- been around 100 years or so!

[@wilbertolugo8700]

awesome lots of very useful information. love your videos. always looking for the next one. many blessings smiles to you and your partner. Buen Camino Asta Luego

[@jaytigra2234]

You might want to visit some yard sales and flee markets. I usually see broken hammers and axes for a few dollars. That said, thanks for all your knowledge of restoring such an axe. It may inspire me to start repairing some of the numerous dead hammers I've collected over the years.

[@000169216]

Really enjoyed watching your video, going to use your tips and replace the store bought handle for my refurbished Hudson Bay axe

[@mr.zardoz3344]

Properly restore? No. I witnessed a text-book, golden standard restoration of that ax into a piece of art. You are a man of many skills and talents and I am glad i found your channel.

[@Jpharleyrider]

Great video . Best I’ve seen in a while . ✅

[@PencilProper]

Best tutorial on YT!

[@SkiddingF350]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! Well done!!!

[@HeatStoker69]

I really enjoyed that! Was thorough and well explained at every step. I'm restoring an old rusty hatchet as my first restoration project, but with less tools... and this was full of great advice. Definitely worth a sub!

[@hartmutcallsen7235]

The recrested axe is absolutely and impressive, awesome!

[@rogerfeenstra9496]

Very nice work. Keep talking, it’s always interesting..

[@donnarhill1932]

Awesome video! Love your explanations.

[@Dilomski]

Excellent video from beginning to end! I already carved two axe handles, but I learned so much new tips from you. Thank you!

[@bush600r2]

Love your videos, I was a bit late watching this one but have now and enjoyed it. You have some great tips that I pick up and learn from plus just enjoyable to watch in general, Thankyou. Hope you guys enjoyed your road trip too that I just watched. Have a great day cheers from NZ🇳🇿

[@toddblack7927]

Hey Brother...you are a great teacher. I have learned very useful, very helpful information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I don't know who may complain about the length of your videos, but they🖤 are simply wrong. You have no need to apologize about anything. You are to be admired for your skills and abilities and your generosity in teaching us. 👏👏👏

[@curiousgeorge555]

Outstanding work and presentation.

[@geraldharkness8830]

a real masterpiece real crafts thank you so much

[@bluesideup007]

That was an excellent presentation. I've only watched a few of your videos, but you earned my subscription.

[@CarvingAPath]

Welcome to our channel. If you have any questions about anything let us know. Thanks for your comment and thank you for your interaction we really appreciate that

[@jaygernoneofyourbusiness2583]

A little trick I use to fit the head is to use a pencil to color the inside of the hole. The color will transfer to the wood and allow you to see exactly where you need to remove material. Great video!

[@raymond6632]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks, and hello from Gympie Australia 🇦🇺

[@andrebenoit8934]

Fantastic video ! Sooooo much information to help me in my own axe building project. I also purchased an old axe head that I restored, now I am at the step of making the handle itself. I was not sure how to start but your video answered 97% of all my questions and gave me a 100% more confidence on the process to use to make a nice and proper axe handle. This Video might be long in length for some but so interesting to watch. I wish I would have watch your video 17 videos ago so I would have gotten a more complete information package in one shot. Anyway thank you very much, your teaching is greatly appreciated. (P.S. I did order a spoke shave 👍)

[@TheBongorock]

which one did you get? do you like it?