Japanese Whaleback Saw Restoration

I'm giving away a bunch of handmade Japanese saws; click the link for details: www.blacktailstudio.com/giveaway
Restoration of an ancient Japanese Ooga saw. Also called a maebiki, or whaleback saw.
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Spalted maple stabilizing
01:57 Cactus juice vacuum chamber
03:15 Laser rust removal
04:46 Upcoming jointer giveaway
06:30 Public apology
07:37 Rip saw sharpening
10:25 Where did I get this?
12:21 Polishing stabilized wood
13:13 Cold bluing process
14:12 A moment of honesty
16:46 Guess what I'm making contest
18:12 Installing a knife pin in the handle
19:13 Need feedback from you
20:12 Setting the teeth on hand saw
20:40 Will it actually cut?

[@BlacktailStudio]

Japanese saw giveaway, remember, no locals! This one is for everyone else, worldwide shipping included www.blacktailstudio.com/giveaway and people, PLEASE look at the name of who contacts you. If it doesn't say "blacktail studio" it isn't me. Anything will "telegram" or some number is a scam. I probably will not do another one of these because people think I am the one scamming them, please help other people in the comments who don't read this or are leaving me angry comments because they think its me. This is a real giveaway, but you need to visit the link above, not some telagram or whatsapp number.

[@trump45and2zig-zags]

A bit like Boosted GT from Street Outlaws and bald McConaughey at some angles. Love your work to say the least, even this new one! The time and attention to all the arduous details most wouldn't think twice about skipping out on, is so great to see! Do you have a video about the cost of just wood and epoxy?? Or a ballpark figure if I wanted to make a 2'x4' coffee table top? Thanks for sharing.

[@stormweaver2535]

And DarkMatter 2525

[@singesinge23]

Your next project is... your going to naturalize a fish!

[@paulmcmanus6222]

Not local... nope! I live in Saint Johns, which is North Portland. I think you look a bit like Briggs. His channel is World according to Briggs. He lives somewhere on the other side of you from me.

[@dannymunoz4052]

Bronce statue

[@josiahsmith7250]

Well done 47, looks like you successfully restored a Japanese saw, with minimal casualties.

[@TarisRedwing]

Dude he could totally be Agent 47 😯

[@faemarie4578]

This is the one. Lol

[@cheatafastgamingjmk8237]

@@TarisRedwing or Johnny Sins

[@garrisondodd9253]

@@cheatafastgamingjmk8237 That's exactly what I was thinking lmao

[@josephiudice8287]

It is amusing when IamCrusty kills everyone though...

[@KubeKraft]

Hey Johnny Sins, loved the vid. Wouldn't mind seeing some more off-brand stuff like this, really enjoying the variety.

[@dimiturtabakov1108]

Yep, exactly what I was gonna say :D

[@hifromTX]

Damnit I was too late...enjoy your prize lol

[@mdHugh]

I definitely don't know who that is. But, Cam definitely looks like my wife's doctor/mechanic/pizza delivery guy.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@@mdHugh your wife probably knows him

[@mdHugh]

@@veganpotterthevegan I asked but she got all defensive. She was probably just irritable bc she pulled a muscle earlier. I heard the back massager going for like 30 minutes.

[@nite_owl_was_here]

i come back to this channel for the craftsmanship, no matter the project. keep having fun and ill keep coming back!

[@vitor2650]

I just love your content, your production, your narration, your knowledge, and your skills. I don’t care whether you’re restoring tools or crafting a table.

[@fireblazerteam9452]

Mammoth tusk

[@Ozzy2o2o]

This was a nice change of scenery. I think one restoration video for every 2 or 3 furniture videos would be really nice!

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks Bryson!

[@twowolveshighfiving]

Agreed 👍

[@rizkytp]

YES YES!

[@chrislooysen]

The change of scenery definitely doesn't hurt.

[@KINZIIMAY]

I agree completely!

[@adamchaires8784]

Lol that Gremilins refrence almost went over my head for a min, but when I realized I burst out laughing. Much respect for choosing a different handle, I too probably would of switched after getting that far, just goes to show we all over think our creation process.

[@ViggaTron]

Me too xD

[@aldranzam3456]

hahaha I only got it when he said don't use it after midnight- Well played! I was taking him so seriously!

[@csgowoes6319]

Damn, me too, had me going for the longest time. I was like, meh, don't like the idea of going behind the old man's back. In my defense, it's been a VERY long time since I watched the film!

[@ronknight9974]

Glad I wasn't the only person that caught that lol

[@jcclcreations7909]

If you were one of ones like me that got this joke, we're old AF. lol

[@jackschitt7783]

My opinion from my experience: This was the first time I've seen any of your videos. I'm a fan of tools, especially old ones. I don't watch furniture making videos. You're reaching different audiences by doing different projects. Keep doing it! Keep doing what you like.

[@virgilcain8152]

The BEATLES created a generation of expression and love! You must be a young buck, who didn't grow up in their time. They produced music that expounded the world!

[@bookman7409]

Yeah, I don't get how an "average" band could crank out 150+ hits and do things like filling the top five hits for whatever timing cycle they used, back then. And for those who dismiss those accomplishments by saying popularity doesn't count, it doesn't make them look smart or sophisticated, they just look like snobs. And that's not forgetting the many, many successful professional musicians who think they did great work. Can a non-pro casually dismiss all those expert opinions? Well, many try, because they believe they have that "truth" (their opinion) on their side. Whatever gets you through the night, it's alright, I guess.

[@cumburger69]

​@@bookman7409 the og comment deliberately avoided saying they were a good band and someone actually fell for it lmao.

[@bookman7409]

@@cumburger69 If you say so, Ace. Me, I can read for context, not just for advantage. Now who "fell for" what, again? I've encountered (f)lamers with better game than you on usenet, back in the '90s. Thanks, by the bye, because that's a great prompt to try to embrace the part of me who existed, back when. Kinda sucks when your attempted burn merely served only to warm your victim's heart, huh?

[@mrbigheart]

Jhonny Sins, this is an awesome project. From the lasers and the sharpening and that pin is just a great touch! Also, not being afraid to change everything in the 11th hour, earns you big points. You have to trust your own madness! Yes, do post more 'odd' projects like this, they are a great addition to the already great content you have here. Big fan, btw.. this is awesome stuff! Keep it up!

[@nicolasfiore]

😂😂😂

[@samiam830]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤. Spot on!!!

[@c0unterph0bia]

🤣

[@mattcasoni]

I love that you were done with a handle, hated it, then redid it. That’s one of the most difficult things to realize. Fantastic work

[@BlacktailStudio]

Ya, we lie to ourselves a lot

[@dawicked2k8]

I also loved that you re did it, good job 👍

[@SSMenace49]

14:12 Believe it or not, this was my most favorite part of the video. "I don't like all of it"

[@redmatrix]

Killing your baby, that's hard to do.

[@codeblue2532]

@@BlacktailStudio :: great spalted handle but for another tool ..or utensil …js

[@timclifton7098]

Jean Luc Picard!!!! Great to see something different!!

[@michaelbarnes5269]

I love this video. Not only do I like tool restoration videos but what I really love is watching you do different things and the whole process of you learning new things all on camera it's really fun and educational as well.

[@dammskippy6573]

Hey Saitama, loved the video! Restorations are always fun to both do and watch! Paul Sellers also has some great info about sharpening saws.

[@lolihunter9678]

goku still slams

[@andersonbarbosa4405]

I don't thing he caught the reference or else he'd given you a little heart right away!!! Great comment!

[@amandelx]

The gremlins reference was hilarious. Acrylic floor wax, used in VCT tile upkeep has some very interesting gloss effects when used on wood. Can do multiple coats for different results.

[@shyanneautumn3461]

i was gonna say lol

[@RagingOzo]

Looks amazing, especially for something you weren't used to doing. I'm glad you had gone with that second handle design, I've seen way to many restoration channels make the same mistake of over modernizing an old design, with good intensions, only for it to ruin the look and feel of the tool. Awesome job.

[@user-ul9kk3ve8r]

I absolutely love watching videos of people restoring old tools and or machinery. This turned out awesome man, good job with not letting the tool down by respecting it!

[@MrCWWilliams]

Wow Cam, you’re like the Beatles of woodworking videos, great stuff!

[@googoo-gjoob]

(hehehe)

[@lscales6131]

Nice…

[@sunriseshell]

Ouch!

[@SecondLifeDesigner]

That's an insult to the Beatles.

[@BlacktailStudio]

😂😂 well played

[@Tdubs241083]

Honestly, I kind of forgot that it wasn't furniture because I was enjoying what you were doing. I think what makes your videos unique is your narration and style. This still felt 100% Blacktail Studio.

[@michaelowens5394]

My feeling exactly. I go to this channel for style and tone and attention to detail and out-of-the-way information. He could be digging ditches or preparing sermons of flying 747s for all I care.

[@vanmann8347]

It was nice to see someone who took the time to restore something from the past. This actually isn’t my specialty, but I did enjoy watching a master at work. As for your second thoughts about your handle, I pleased that you went with your inner gut and changed it out. After all your labor of love, you sensed something that didn’t sit right in your head. Thanks for your video.👍

[@TheFishyHaven]

Not sure if I’m biased, because I absolutely LOVE watching restoration videos, but please keep making these if you enjoy doing this! You make great content. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@IIIAnchani]

I feel strongly that this video is very entertaining. You do what you like and probably your community will watch it. It's not that we watch your videos because we're all woodworkers. We watch your videos because they are entertaining, good craftsmanship and insanely satisfying.

[@BlacktailStudio]

I appreciate that

[@randyyoder1128]

Agreed! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@IIIAnchani]

@@BlacktailStudio Thank you, Sir! Much love and appreciation from Germany! You are probably the most humble master craftsman in existence.

[@RiTZ509]

Add another agree to this sentiment. If you make it, they will come.

[@RyanRex]

Lex Luthor, I've been subbed for a while now, and probably ended up finding your channel because of my interest in restoration channels, so I'm very happy to watch you restore tools whenever the fancy takes you.

[@kbentch]

I love your restorations! I love everything you do. I love it when you do a new video, I watch it, and I show it to my class. I teach math at the high school and junior high level. All my kids love to see your videos. Keep them coming! Whatever you decide to do go for it. The only caveat, is watch your language. That’s really important where I teach.

[@philsey6913]

Great restoration. I subscribe to other channels that do this type of thing all the time, so I definitely would enjoy you throwing a few of these into your lineup. I amazed myself by catching on to the Gremlins reference right away. I was suspecting that was where you were going even before the line about not getting it wet. Thanks for sharing your great work with us!

[@Bigdavie007]

Mr. Clean, love this video, sometimes i lose motivation to woodwork but watching your videos always sparks it back up!!

[@scottrackley4457]

Great, now I can't unsee

[@petee6476]

I'd listen to this channel just for the hilarious commentary. The woodworking is a bonus. Great job as always Cam... Love the video make anything you want. Don't ever stop being a smart ass..... It's hilarious...

[@PerfectionHunter]

Indeed, i come here for the woodworking, but stay for the smart assy-ness... 07:57 "I've never sharpened a handsaw blade before, so i did what everybody should do and watched 1 KZbin video and now i can pretty much call myself an expert" LMAO yes! 🏆

[@Mr6Sinner]

This video is the first mention of dry ice blasting that I have heard of in over a decade. I honestly was kind of starting to think I might have dreamt it. a LONG time ago I watched something on the History channel about restoring really old book; they used dry ice blasting. They said that the tiny dry ice shards would sublimate on impact, breaking away dirt and grime without having enough energy to hurt the old paper and leather.

[@Danoodless]

Sir, I don't care WHAT you post as long as you post. I find your videos super calming and soothing. Keep up the great work, hermano.

[@suhailadam]

At first, I was confused as to why I kept seeing a restoration video recommended to me many times by KZbin until I realized that it was you. I legit got very excited about it and absolutely enjoyed the video. Would love to see more stuff that's not just furniture builds.

[@dogesao7016]

Same lol

[@mangachanfan1556]

Hahahaha me toooo!!

[@itsrosso]

I am a composer and I love watching your videos when I feel stuck on a project. Seeing other creatives doing good work in other creative fields like woodworking is a breath of fresh air and often inspires me to keep going.

[@KylleinMacKellerann]

I really like this video. I used to do similar things but now, at 75, I'm reduced to watching others do this. Keep doing this restoration stuff. You do it well.

[@SzeptyTechniki]

This is my first video of yours that I watched and it makes me subscribe. As a KZbinr myself - I strongly appreciated the amount of work that you put into making this video. Great job!

[@jfo1344]

Jason Statham, I love the video! I like the restoration, and I like the idea of changing things up every once in a while! Also I appreciate the fact that you could make something and then decide that you don't like it and throw it away. I think it takes a lot of guts, but it's good to be honest with ourselves!

[@justinbrooks3516]

@blacktail studio, So there are a few things with Japanese blades (Saws knives, swords) depending on who made it what it was used for and/or by. This becomes important in why he said not to use it after midnight. There are a couple possibilities but my expert guess it that it is somewhat of a cursed blade; this also is the reason the old man would not sell it. The reason it may be cursed could be anything such as the original owners spirit stayed attached after he died, it was used to make things that took lives, was used to kill someone, or it is just so old that it has its own spirit. But either way i would heed his warning and also would not sell it to anyone.

[@stevewalshe602]

I like this break from the tables. Very interesting and thanks for showing the handle you didn’t like. Good choice going back to the traditional look.

[@SebastianHasch]

5:27 love the honesty! One of the main reason I watch your channel despite me not being in the woodworking business. Can't seem to find it much these days

[@operagirl264]

Mr. CLean, I consider myself a long time watcher and I like your deviations every so often because it gives this channel some extra flavor. Keep up the great entertainment!

[@mlh10475]

Yo Lex Luthor! Variety is cool!

[@m.d.d.3051]

If you're a maker, you're a maker. You make furniture. You make jigs. You make ... old tools look new again. Well, in this case, maybe not "new", but restored. Being a maker is about learning, and taking risks. Keep doing what you are doing. One can learn more about your attention to detail than they ever could from your technique. Edit: What a gnarly looking saw ... makes you really respect what the craftsmen in the days of yore had to go through, doesn't it?

[@Spinningininfinity]

Really worthwhile project. I found restoration videos improve my mood and encourage me to keep improving and extending my output. This saw was the solution to the problem of cutting truly straight and parallel boards for drawer sides of those exquisite cabinets the Japanese are so good at. The extreme depth of the blade prevents wandering producers very little waste sawdust (unlike the chain saw🤭) which is a consideration of you are cutting rare and expensive timber.

[@TTalksVA]

i like that you are doing both tables and restoration now as a little side project every now and again to break up the flow, i really like to watch both

[@CyphDragon]

As someone that also subs to Hand Tool Rescue and a few other resto channels, this was really enjoyable to watch. I certainly wouldn't mind the occasional resto video for stuff that you find cool!

[@diselvisdontsing]

Personally you pull off Pitbull vibes!! I think that as your channel grows so should you as a creator. Yes your woodworking content brought us all here but your personality and humor and transparency of your fails and not so smooth projects really makes us also see the human in you. I appreciate all the content. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@gustogusto4519]

Dale

[@CoolHand273]

I think these videos give you even more street cred. You are like a watchmaker that actually makes every part of the watch himself.

[@ScottHeitz-pi8hg]

Love all your stuff, beautiful furniture. Keep pushing outside you comfort level and expanding your skills and knowledge. Your commentary along the way is fun and interesting as well. Great Job!!!

[@wakranich3488]

I love that you saved that saw from rusting away. It was History being saved! I would enjoy seeing more of that as well as your beautiful wood creations. Your attention to detail is inspiring!

[@vikingo3550]

As a person that loves restoration videos, it's awesome that you've decided to bring some of that here. Great video man. Thanks.

[@gorak9000]

No wonder the Japanese guy didn't want to sell the saw. It probably had sentimental value to it, and some white guy comes in and buys it just to get views on youtube to "restore" it, then give it away to someone that will probably hang it on the wall for a year or two, and then chuck it in the garbage when they get tired of looking at it. Japanese guy is no fool! He knew...

[@matteosattin]

warning, this is a fake Blacktail account, don't let him scam you

[@MrShooter713]

I feel it is my duty to inform you that the Beetles are the greatest band of all time and their music is incredible!

[@BlacktailStudio]

And now I know

[@MrShooter713]

Lol. Thanks, I wasn’t expecting that. You do beautiful work. I really enjoy your videos.

[@MrAkwaholic]

Thats a bit of a stretch but each to their own.

[@adamsowers8957]

Great video. I love the fact that this old tool has been revived for the next generation. Well done Sir.

[@mrsbodeutsch]

Mr. Clean! Not just the physical resemblance - your video and narration style is clean and refreshing to see and listen to! I really enjoyed the saw restoration. I would like to see things similar occasionally.

[@danielryanj]

I think your advice of "make what you would want to see" aligns closely with my attitude of choosing what creators to support. I like supporting creators that make what they want to make, and don't worry about the algorithm. You have a name for making furniture, but that doesn't mean that is all you are. Make what you want to make, and I will watch!

[@achimbonczek474]

It is very interesting to see from time to time something else than furniture making. Finally it has everything to do with it because these were the roots. I love in general more to use hand tools than machine tools. I am fascinated by the passion of and for your work and that you really dig deep before you touch it!!!! 👍👍👍

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

Tool restoration is cool, whether it's an old machine tool or a hand tool. Keep doing what you love doing, it's always going to make the best videos.

[@jamesspurgeon1175]

Bruce W the style of your videos, the “atmosphere” you create, and the quality of your work make them fun and inspirational to watch no matter the subject matter. Variety is the spice of life.

[@A.Mere.Creator]

It's very cool to see you branch out!

[@zenbizzGaming]

Been watching u for ages , love from malaysia.. SALAM KENAL.. Is NICE TOO MEET YOU in malaysia

[@dikinebaks]

hehe

[@BlacktailStudio]

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

[@frank7309]

If you were running at full vacuum it’s likely that it was bubbling for hours cause the solvents in the resin are boiling. Not because you are still pulling air out of the wood. Best to try putting your resin under vacuum on its own first and find at what point it starts to boil then back off the level of vacuum until it stops. You will likely find it’s at around 80- 90% vacuum. If that’s the case, pull full vacuum when you put your wood in with the resin and then back the vacuum off to just below the boiling point. Love your videos

[@whocares6698]

I dont subscribe to your channel but I watch a video here and there. I love restoration videos.

[@tiffanymadsen5768]

Video was cool. Would love to see more. Also enjoyed the Gremlins reference. Told my coworkers about your rock paper scissors competitions. Almost convinced then to take a road trip! Thanks for the great content! PS I am great full that I can watch your videos in front of my kids with out worrying about the necessity for bleeps

[@YouTubeWatcher29]

Gremlins reference really got me. I'm glad I'm not the only one that got this. 😆

[@GTNLOST]

Don't have a favorite bald guy, but I really enjoy your videos, whether it's woodworking or not. You have a great sense of humor and I find myself educated as well as entertained after each video. Thank you for doing what you do, whatever you choose to do, and for sharing it with us.

[@martha-leemain5883]

Do what you want, don't worry about viewers opinions on what you do be it furniture or restoration of tools, it is still interesting stuff. Most people make the mistake of catering to other opinions and that takes the enjoyment out of doing things.

[@motelgrim]

I like the restoration video you've done here. I'm not a furniture guy so much as a "process" guy. I like to see these things done, no matter what the end result or object of the build is. Your format and "brand", if you will, transfers to a tool restoration video quite well and that brand is what people tune in for. :)

[@ClaireRousseau]

It makes total sense for the jointer giveaway to be local only, but kudos to you for reacting to complaints in such a classy way. Those handsaws look SWEET, i'm definitely going to enter :)

[@davidsavage692]

I like restoring hand tools, can’t say I’ve ever restored a Japanese Whale Saw! It’s the process we enjoy!

[@razyardeny8874]

I'm pretty sure nobody has commented this yet so here goes. The surprise restoration you were working on was a Mammoth tusk. I'd very much like my cutting board now thanks

[@Jdavidbryant777]

You definitely resemble Mark Strong. I used to mostly build furniture and rebuild machines/engines, but since inheriting a bunch of old hand tools I've become slightly obsessed with restoring them... there's something about bringing something like that back to life. Great video.

[@aedevnebair]

I was going to mention he looked like Sinestro from the Green Lantern movie haha

[@dannysantos1266]

Hello Stanley Tucci. I like the furniture but this is a very nice break from the norm and yes, add content like this whenever you want to.

[@elsamanso9479]

I find your work amazing, more tools like wooden handles for Damascus knives, or any tool for that matter is a fat yes for me. Thanks from Henry/Elsa London.

[@kinoromantic]

Hey! Glad to have finally found someone to agree with on The Beatles! :D I know nothing about woodworking (but I love learning more as I watch your channel) but one of the things I got, you can say, tired of seeing, was epoxy tables. With that being said, I love restoration content be it cars or old items and I'm sure there are a lot of your viewers who do. Your delivery is amazing and your attention to detail is incredible! Keep up the amazing work! )

[@kinoromantic]

P.S: One suggestion I can give (as I'm filmmaker by trade) is to begin color grading your videos and using high CRI light sources in your shop. That will most definitely give your audience and your clients a better idea of the natural materials that you are working with. I suggest doing the filming in the whatever LOG format your camera is capable of and using a "color space transform" and have a white balance checked while you're at it. Your footage looks good otherwise though!

[@Michigan_pK]

Great video Moby. Continue please to make things you enjoy making or restoring. This was a cool thing to see done and I look forward to more learning opportunities.

[@MrFixiit]

lol beat me to it was going to say i didnt know moby did woodworking

[@topspeed250k5]

Yul Brunner, Telly Savalas (I have 2 & can't decide lol) that was an excellent video. You would have undoubtedly found it much easier if you had propped up the workpiece and sawn in a downwards direction with your feet on the ground. Bending over like you did, sawing upwards, is back-breaking! Also, you were cutting INTO the end-grain i.e. against the grain, which snags the teeth. Try it with the piece up high, horizontal, with the end facing you, and cut with the grain for starters. So on long cuts you end up underneath the timber. You need high trestles because you're cutting overhead, so that's a disadvantage, yes I once had to cut the ends off rafters on a shallow roof, not directly along the grain of course but at a very acute angle, standing on a platform, with the blade horizontal I cleaned & sharpened my grandfather's old hand-ripsaw (which had not seen use for 50 years because of modern tools). This was before YT so I became "expert" from an old carpentry textbook (old-school!) I was afraid I'd stuff up the job with a savage heavy circular saw, because of the complete awkwardness of the situation & lack of control, fighting against gravity, difficulty in seeing my marked line, etc, you know what circular saws are like lol imagine with sawdust flying everywhere spitting into your face; the cut was at shoulder level, blade horizontal as I said. Anyway, I was absolutely amazed! It was so easy! Ripsaws are broad & long (it was a standard saw, cutting on the push-stroke) but it was controllable, I had no trouble following the line, it cut like blazes and did a perfect job on 20 cuts of about 18 inches length. Supreme tool for the task, very much superior to a modern power tool for the craftsman-like finish that I hold myself to, even for "rough" carpentry. I could no doubt have bought a lighter power saw with a vacuum dust extractor or something but I'm still delighted, 20 years later, that I did it that way. It was a joy. Haha the things that give us find memories. I don't think that you gave that ancient saw a genuine try, and man, I hope that you find yourself in a tough situation where you think laterally, take it down off the wall and let it gloriously shine, doing the job in a way that only it can. Beautiful restoration though! I sincerely hope it comes in useful, even if it's only once, and you can treasure it for that, as I do for my Pop"s saw. It gave me that fantastic based feeling that you get, wood-working by hand.

[@TehButterflyEffect]

@@topspeed250k5 Lol at the Yul Brynner/Telly joke. As far as the saw goes... An American hand saw is way easier to use than that huge ungainly Japanese saw he restored.

[@hamsteripyora]

I love restoration videos! Whenever they strike your fancy I’m happy to see them.

[@carlsterrett5186]

Loved the video. A pleasant variation of common themes. I am in Alaska and appreciate old things and the wonderful stories they thrive in. Some are obvious and others are left to the imagination. Loved the saw!

[@thomasedel1342]

I really enjoyed this video of you restoring the Japanese saw. I enjoy most all of your videos and would definitely like to see more like this. Thank you for everything. Aloha!

[@crayscrabitch696]

It's fake, he rusted it himself

[@lolihunter9678]

@@crayscrabitch696 its still cool to watch

[@Ghostiification]

I wouldn't mind these restoration videos every once in a while. Definitely don't take them as your major video source, as nobody makes as entertaining epoxy job videos as you do, but I too really enjoy good restoration videos so it would be interesting to see more.

[@Ianmundo]

prettiest obvious after you used the mechanical abrasion tools that the laser does NOT remove all surface rust, it just does do a good impression of removing the rust

[@MrZiggyB]

Always a great day when Blacktail Studio uploads! That’s for the entertainment Cam!

[@SabresMafia]

Not using the saw after midnight is a reference to the 1984 film The Gremlins. The creature in the film was bought from an oriental shop, with the father refusing to sell and the son making a secret deal. The rule was that "Mogli" the creature was not to be fed after midnight (or else it will lay eggs and create gremlins). Incredible @11:25 @Blacktail Studio

[@pawlo966]

Sure, he's cute. Of course you can keep him. But heed these three warnings: Don't ever get him wet. Keep him away from bright light. And the most important thing, the one thing you must never forget: no matter how much he cries, no matter how much he begs . . . never, never feed him after midnight. With these mysterious instructions, young Billy Peltzer takes possession of his cuddly new pet. He gets a whole lot more than he bargained for.

[@mikemolnar9367]

Mammoth tusk I swear I’m guessing New to your channel been watching everything over the last 2 weeks and it’s great

[@andrewepp6763]

Really liked this, shows just how so many of these little projects come into our lives, great to see you going through a different process. Good job 👍

[@dallencorry3236]

Well Charles Xavier, this video was awesome. I agree with a bunch of people here, the commentary is the best part, and seeing you make beautiful things is just the icing on the cake. I would absolutely love watching more restoration videos!

[@tommasomantovani2547]

I love these kind of restoration videos of old tools and I appreciate even more you for putting your woodworking knowledge into such a beautiful and iconic object rejuvenation process. Congratulations for this content, sometimes little variations from your routine really help out freshening the channel and keeping your viewers attention high. Good job 👏

[@jonnyconnoro]

So glad you decided to redo the handle, amazing restoration!

[@jaychisholm2823]

What a fantastic video. It can be tough to find material on Whaleback (Maebiki) Saws, likely because not to many woodworkers are using them any longer. Nonetheless, I really appreciate your take on this restoration. Much better to trust your instinct / eye, despite the time and effort already invested, and allow yourself to pivot, instead of anchoring yourself to a decision you are no longer happy with. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

[@lanceholloway6902]

Jason Statham that saw restoration was perfect. Keep up the great work Cam!!

[@thomashopper3705]

This was definitely a good vid,would love to see some chisel restorations!

[@Wormweed]

Watching 1 video and becoming an expert is my speciality. I am also an expert in restoring japanes hand saws now, thank you.

[@JessicaAVoigt]

Dr. Evil, great video! Love your sense of humor, and the restoration looks amazing! Love your snarky answers to these online trolls, every time it makes me laugh. Thank you for posting the video, this was a great chance of pace, I would love to see some more!

[@taylorshogren8679]

I'm pretty sure I could watch/listen to you make or do any sort of making/restoring work. I always learn something from your content!

[@John-lx8iu]

Part of woodworking is the tools we use and the tools that laid the foundation for modern woodworking. This was very fitting of your channel and was a welcome addition. I for one enjoyed the video. PS: Thanks for the Gremlins reference - it made me chuckle.

[@William_Kyle-Yuki_Yuuki]

MOogawai are very hard creatures to take care of, you are a brave man taking that thing into your shop.

[@squirtjosie7]

Very nice, sympathetic restoration. The vice that you made to sharpen the saw was great, as long as it was well supported and didn't let the teeth 'chatter' during filing then it did its job. I agree with your decision about the handle. The blued finish is interesting, the blued finish is a controlled oxidation layer but it has a certain porosity which holds oil really well, reducing the likelihood of rust on that surface. Nice all round.

[@VascovanZeller]

A very talented billiard ball. What I really liked about this video was the moment of honesty. It felt like I was watching a real artist have a change of heart and I say that completely seriously. If you ever have change of hearts like that and they are on camera, I'd love to see them!

[@grahamroper]

Huge fan of your channel. Always felt you had the perfect balance of colorful commentary and skilled woodworking. I’m also a fan of restoration videos, and think they’d make an excellent addition!

[@miclucs]

I loved this video! The Beatles didn't make good music, they made GREAT music. It's okay that not everyone agrees with that. Keep up the great work on the videos.

[@therandomman6647]

When using a vacuum chamber, the air will still be in the wood, just less of it at lower pressure. The air only gets replaced with the liquid once the pressure is released

[@Viking215]

Hey Sinead O’Connor, I just wanted to stop by and let you know that “nothing compares to you”…’re channel, regardless of whether you’re building or restoring. I’m here for it all. Love all your content!

[@IIIAnchani]

exactly!

[@tinthistle]

Yul Brynner, you have definitely found an interesting format that expands your skills and talents, while delivering a satisfying journey, both relaxing and rewarding for the viewer. Your narrative is more up beat and the audience can enjoy your pleasure from restoring a relic to a resource. Looking forward to more restorations.

[@phillsmith2730]

Maebiki Ooga - Front Pull Saw. Bi-metal construction 'iron and tamahagane steel'. Made during the Edo period 1603-1867 and you drilled a whole through it!

[@LouieGrind]

I come for the sarcasm, the craft is just a bonus. As long as the content is some kind of craft I don't care if it's a table or if it's some random thing like in this video.

[@AceEebie]

Hey JK Simmons, I think this may be the video you've made that resonates with me the most. I love your furniture videos, but it's great to see you branch out and try other things that clearly interest you and it keeps things fresh. Super refreshing to watch you bail on the gorgeous spalted maple handle at the last step. Showing that process of all the work that went into something that ended up being a failed test piece is really interesting and something that is glossed over by a lot of 'rest of the owl' videos out there! Just another reminder that sometimes it's best to follow your gut and committed to your vision. It's that desire to elevate your work that I think really steps you above other creators and it's why I subbed to the channel. Humour on point too - love that swap to the chainsaw!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

As a 3D animator, you have a stunning resemblance to the default head in most 3D modelling packages, particularly FaceGen