Rusty Old Axe - Restoration

Hello! Thanks for stopping by.
In this video you see me restoring a very old and rusty axe. It was gifted to me by my friend from work which I greatly appreciate. The axe itself has a classic woodsman's axe shape so I was excited to restore it!
As I inspected the axe I noticed the handle had suffered from exposure and was rotten in certain areas. This was good for me as it gave me reason to craft a new handle for it. The traditional wood used for tool handles in my country is European ash wood so I contacted my local sawmill and they selected a choice piece of ash wood for my project, so thank you Central Scotland Sawmill.
This restoration was pretty complicated for me as I done three techniques I have never used before - axe handle making - leather craft and electrolysis.
The key was doing research and taking my time to complete each step and I think the end result of all three turned out well. There are improvements I would like to have made but I'm currently limited in tools and experience as a beginner restoration(ist) - restorer ??? Hopefully in the future I can dedicate more time to my current craft!
The electrolysis made a great job of removing rust and I followed it up by sanding and polishing the axe to a mirror finish. This process actually sharpened the axe as I sanded up to 2500 grit. I really enjoyed carving the axe handle. I tried to be as close to the original as I could but I couldn't resist making deeper curves at the foot of the axe handle and I think it looks better for it. Looking back I might have preferred to have stained the wood rather than just use linseed oil.
Overall I am happy with how the axe turned out, its certainly a massive contrast between the before and after images. I'll probably keep the axe for now but may give it to one of my subscribers in the future as part of a giveaway or something.
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Thanks for watching I really appreciate it!
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[@GuyMcPherson69]

Can we just acknowledge this man for making a sheath for the axe before completely finishing his job on it?

[@RestoreMore]

I don’t play by the rules 😂

[@tennwalt]

I really admire your work young man, I think you have found your calling and a genuine love for your craft. I'm an old ex one-armed coal miner near 70 and I do woodcraft, log benches, tables, chairs, walking sticks, wood spirit carvings and such. Building myself a small log cabin to finish out my years on planet and it restores my faith in humanity to watch the younger folks as yourself do what you do best! thank you!

[@666toysoldier]

It's good to see someone put the grain in the right direction in the handle, and keep it fairly straight. That's a working axe.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you, been through two years of hard work now and still going strong 💪🏼

[@petermak750]

You deserve a good, steady workbench!

[@connynoren]

This was the perfect video! I have a few axes from our family home that's been passed down for a few hundred years. They aren't in good condition, but they are old and have sentimental value. With this video I've gotten good inspiration to take a crack at restoring one!

[@sandybemis281]

Nice work! No talking, no music, just perfect work!

[@johnlozanski4918]

This video is perfect! just found a hatchet and axe my great grandfather had and can't wait to start refinishing them. Thank you

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks John! I really appreciate that! I wish you luck with restoring your grandfathers hatchets :)

[@thehomiejonny8329]

Really nice bro. I love watching axe restorations idk why

[@RestoreMore]

Cheers homie 😎 So satisfying aye!

[@WINOtinkery]

Got some nice ones lined up to be restore d if you’re interested

[@RestoreMore]

@@WINOtinkery Sniping my viewers bro!? 😱😂

[@WINOtinkery]

@@RestoreMore We’re all part of this restoration society! Just trying to spread happiness my friend. I’d recommend it to you as well :)

[@RestoreMore]

@@WINOtinkery You’re damn right brother! Restore on!! 😎😎

[@B-leafer]

Beautiful. Axe took a real shine. Nice job.

[@BK33REVIEWS]

Brother that is a piece of art now

[@taffiejames1496]

I find your vids very therapeutic. Keep restoring, excellent work mate.

[@RestoreMore]

I will do! Thanks for watching!

[@davidanderson8407]

I have restored a lot axes.I just wanted to say that I am very impressed by your ability to do fine work with your draw knife. You must of been delighted with the results of your work. Great video.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you very much!

[@doctorseuss5349]

When Sling blade Carl met Jack Shining. Great work

[@RestoreMore]

The crossover we didn’t know we needed :0 🪓

[@eugene-00]

Cool! Seems like the master very fond of his work and approaches every his stages of restoration with trepidation. Now the axe is 💣

[@hideinplainsight1048]

The chop at the end was perfect thank you! Beautiful. that axe I’m wanting to work on is literally just like that only just a little worn and slightly loose head.

[@scottie1858]

Well done! Im restoring an old Hult Brux right now. Hope i can get close to that mirror polish. That handle was impressive! 👍👍

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Przepiękne jest to odrestaurowane ta stara elegancka siekiera pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

[@genehead9380]

Hello. I enjoyed watching you make the handle for this ax restoration. I have not started making ax's yet but I plan on in the future. Watching you make the handle makes me want to learn more about the handle and know how to make a quality handle for my products. I plan on making knives, ax's, hatchet's, and in the future a few swords. You have given me more desire to start.

[@lughaidhcook3429]

The grain on that really is perfect you have great skill with the draw knife sheath is fantastic wish you’d kept the pitting after electrolysis I like it personally I love what you do though I’ve subscribed and can’t wait for more videos and to watch your channel grow

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks for the lovely comment! :) It’s made my day! My new video will be out soon, I hope you like it too! Thanks for subscribing it means a lot!

[@reedo_69_73]

commas are a thing

[@Dx20xygen7]

I'm sorry, but it's a matter of preference. I don't like pitting on metal. To each their own 🚬🗿

[@lughaidhcook3429]

@@Dx20xygen7 totally get it and agree just personal preference

[@nataliakhartskhaeva7446]

Продолжайте показывать видио, это искусство! Спасибо вам, что я могу видеть и оценить ваш труд.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you so much :) more content out soon!

[@jthompson1982]

That was a very satisfying video to watch! Thank you! Next time you make a leather sheath, put the press studs in before you assemble it fully, then use some thin leather to cover the back of the press stud that is inside the sheath itself. It'll stop the metal of the press stud from scratching your mirror polished finish on your axe head.

[@RestoreMore]

Cheers for stopping by the video, really happy you enjoyed it! That’s a great tip and I’ll keep it in mind for my next one!

[@ricardohunte5035]

Awesome work, I'm an axe carver and also make bentwood rings. Your work is superb , the attention to detail makes my heart sing, 🙏🏾. What a lovely thing emerged from the rusty rotting lump given, respect my man 🙏🏾👏🏼

[@SamuelVella1995]

Absolutely incredible work

[@lindawallace6750]

BEAUTIFUL !!

[@daveadolph9069]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@dojoron]

So sick, I LOVE axes

[@troymanning3150]

Really nice work!

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Hickory handles are the best imo. Ash will splinter below the head very easily when contacting sharp edges of wood. Beautiful restoration though. Really beautiful head sheath as well. Top shelf craftsmanship.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you, I honestly really appreciate the comment and I’m glad you liked the video! You’re absolutely correct about the hickory being a more ideal wood. Traditionally here in Scotland the largely available ash tree is used to make tool handles! I’m in America right now so maybe I should bring some hickory back in the suitcase!

[@theariesexperiment4642]

@@RestoreMore I bet some very eager fans of the channel would ship you a couple 😉

[@drew7180]

Amazing job!

[@marshallguerra1353]

He must be a really really good friend of yours to put so much time ,money and effort into that axe restoration especially the work you put into the ash axe 🪓 handle. !!!!!

[@RestoreMore]

Hahah he certainly is! Thank you for your comment Marshall I appreciate it :)

[@ITBR_Restoration]

👍

[@nightwalker5278]

Stunning result.

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks friend! Much appreciated :)

[@oldschoolworks840]

Wow! Very nicely done. I was thrilled to see you make the axe handle with only hand tools. Bravo! Great job with the leather work too! You did such a great job with it I was expecting to see you put a maker's mark on the sheath or handle.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it! Thinking about changing the channel name so leaving makers marks out for now 😂

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

@@RestoreMore I too was waiting for a mark, all pieces were beautiful!!

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome 😎

[@pflick13]

That's beautiful!

[@tombarlow6176]

Perfect restoration and beautiful axe 🪓🪓🪓🪓

[@RestoreMore]

I appreciate that Tom, thanks :) 👍👍

[@dietrichess9997]

Wow! Beautiful, start to finish. Very impressive.

[@RealMav1]

Very nice work.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Wow, luved and subbed. So well done, it’s like a time machine when you imagine what is was like in those days for their needed specialized labor.

[@Austeration]

Nice work 👍 you certainly got a nice shine on that head. Agreed that old handle was just not going to swing anymore. Love the new one, you did a great job on that and the leather work. Finished project looks great.

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks buddy! I really appreciate it! :)

[@gabelewis6044]

Beautiful axe! Great work!

[@RestoreMore]

Appreciate it buddy!! 🪓

[@NBZW]

Beautiful job, both metal and wood work! I’ve found a piece of broken heavy glass used as a scraper beneficial in the final shaping and fittingly the head.

[@WhiteOak09]

Great job

[@robertryden8036]

Very well done.

[@peterneyndorff9452]

Wow…awesome job…well done.👍🏆💪🏼🙏

[@fritzbandy8815]

Szép és fasza lett.

[@PimSchouten]

Thats simply art man. Incredibly beautiful.

[@johnhunt4579]

Very nice job!

[@tomdale1313]

it's all good, txs for sharing...

[@medicbabe2ID]

So beautiful. I have my father in law's axe and I hope I can do it justice, following your lead.

[@rikki-tikki-tavi2456]

Amazing work.

[@rudybriskar5267]

Excellent restoration! I love that you hand made the handle instead of buying one.

[@antonzandar3185]

Beautiful job.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ToolsandTime]

That sure came out nice!

[@sugiartostudio455]

so talented... big love from indonesia ☕️👍

[@socialchlamydia8533]

Amazing work my good sir! I just found a old rusted axe from my parents rental property left by the previous family that was renting and this video is something exactly what I was hoping to do! You found yourself a new subscriber! 🥳

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you, kindest of sir’s! For the compliment and also the subscription! I wish you luck with the restoration and also the social STI!!! God speed!

[@kacike1977]

La fabricacion de la funda de cuero me ha dejado loco jaja, cool idea!

[@lubieplacki7105]

Cool restoration!

[@tommyroe3261]

You do beautiful work!! Really like your use of the draw knife

[@thiagofidellis7401]

Perfect!

[@restorationconstantines7731]

Super, very well👍

[@packerbacker9109]

Sheesh great work!

[@RestoreMore]

Hahah sheeeeesh! Cheers homie!

[@trailnscaleRC]

incredible finish on that head!

[@reubenwalker28]

Thats awesome man you should be really proud of yourself

[@rlm98253]

Well done, sir.

[@jkr3008]

According to my experience, the mirror finish does not pay off. It stats corroding right after you finished polishing. Nevertheless, a solid build!

[@RestoreMore]

Yes, you’re right! It’s not practical for anything other than aesthetics. Thank you!

[@calummackin2696]

Looks amazing bud 👍

[@RestoreMore]

Cheers senn!

[@connorhfishing213]

That’s a beauty dude nice job

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks buddy! Appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@algispetrusevicius1600]

ive just found a rusty old axe about the same condition . so will try your restoration methods thanks algis

[@RestoreMore]

Great to hear Algis! Let me know how you get on :)

[@Njmetsfan27]

Nice 👍🏼

[@andresfigueroalopez5055]

Awesome

[@Bestnightcoreofalltime]

Did that just with the grinder, some good old WD 40 and a sharpener. It’s such a nice thing to repurpose an axe like in my situation from 1952.

[@RestoreMore]

I like your style 😎 It certainly is a beautiful and rewarding thing to do! Thanks for the comment buddy!

[@KenwayJoel]

Nicely done man, very nice work 👍

[@michaelhayes7471]

Nice work

[@GT_Racer347]

Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@Dx20xygen7]

You spent so much time sanding the axe head and the handle, it's very impressive. And the handle turned out beautiful, I cannot explain it precisely, but even though you used the previous one as a blueprint, the one you've carved out looks more… modern? Like, the subtle lines of it are more aerodynamic or something… The mirror polish looks amazing, and it was very considerate of you to make a sheath for the axe to protect it from exposure to moisture of any sorts. Thank you for sharing your endeavours, looking forward to your future projects!

[@Daniel-ww8yp]

Timber tends to plane better one way more than the other, only thing i have to say 😂 nice vid epic resto👌

[@RestoreMore]

Yes I discovered that! It was brutal 😂 thanks buddy!

[@billhatcher2984]

That ax turned out good hope you have good luck with the handle

[@jimjohnson2321]

Great job overall. The grain orientation on your handle is superb. Keep up the great work. Now find a double-bit to restore.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you buddy, really appreciate it! Funny you mentioned that, I just bought one for a future video 😂😂

[@vityok9414]

I never saw someone making a leather case for an Axe but it looks really good

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you I appreciate it!!!

[@jamesdavenport1753]

It's probably one of the most perfect axe restoration I've ever seen! Absolutely love it. Ash is excellent material for handle.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you so much James that is very kind!

[@richardsilva-spokane3436]

Loved and subbed. Fantastic, stunning craftsmanship 👍👍👍👍

[@johnlounsbury6191]

love yoir channel

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you John! New video out soon!

[@SHARLYSFEIR]

Respect for this man, he's a professional carpenter, a leatherworker, a chemist , a master of perfection. Qualities of a perfect restorer👍.

[@RestoreMore]

Very kind words, thank you 🙏🏻

[@tamus41]

I agree with the majority of comments BUT...attaching the handle to the head, should be hitting the handle, not the head. Apart from that, great work. Your pairing (whitling) skills are perfect. Keep up the good work. New sub here.😉

[@myrestorations]

Very nice video 👍

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@user-qo3qo8mc7g]

Прекрасная работа.

[@ryanzaragoza2789]

Amazing

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks buddy!

[@marcospinto2290]

Very Nice job..congrats

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks buddy! :-)

[@wyattmasteka4797]

I love the leather sheath

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks Wyatt, glad you liked it!!

[@jensw.8205]

Very good Job

[@RestoreMore]

Cheers Jens!

[@kimnielsenthewordyvikingett159]

Gosh sweetheart it wouldn't be a problem at all!!! I would be honored to receive that axe as a gift from you!!! And thank you so very very much sweetheart!!!!🌈🦄🤗😘💋💋💋💋💋👉👸👈🥳🤠 And Howdy Howdy from Alvin Texas sugar bear!!!

[@XaLoiVlog]

My grandfather left me an American-made ax. and I'm keeping it as a very valuable keepsake. ash wood is an optimal choice for the handle of the ax

[@AmericanOutdoorLiving]

Well done! I have a 2.2lb head I plan to put on a 24 in hickory handle.

[@RestoreMore]

Cheers Josh! Good luck with your hickory handle! Happy new year :)

[@RobertSiwik1968]

The drawknife is a real timesaver!

[@RestoreMore]

It’s a drawknife buddy! And yessir it is!

[@tychodraaisma6842]

Nice video

[@mopbucket4938]

holy shit, wow. thumbs up.

[@RestoreMore]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@geemail369]

_"liquid ice"_ ... 🤣🤣🤣👌🏻

[@patrickdudgeon9315]

Liked for “liquid ice”😂

[@RestoreMore]

My man! 😂

[@huntersf7704]

no flame? no fire? beautiful work.

[@chalaohp]

Great job my friend, I loved that you kept the old handle as a template. Those you don’t see anymore. Great work!!!

[@RestoreMore]

Thanks for the kind words Felipe! Glad you enjoyed it!