Simple DIY Axe Mask

#leatherworking #leatherwork #leathertutorial
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just a simple diy vid for anyone with a Scandinavian type axe head or any axe that has a bottom angled bit with the blade edge being longer than at the handle (bearded)

[@Hot_Roj]

Rarely can people "do" and "teach" equally. Not only do you do very nice work, you teach the steps perfectly. Thanks for all you do for us Doug.

[@dougLinker]

thanks Roger -very nice of you to say -glad you liked it and thx for watchin

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

Some utube tutorials are pretty awful. This one gets the lesson across well. @@dougLinker

[@Delta088]

I agree Doug for someone who's not a leather worker that came out great.and a great explanation and how too..

[@kalelisking]

I know this is 3 yrs old, but it's by far one of the best tutorials for making a great functional sheathe. Hats off to you my friend from Australia.

[@alexmacdonald3394]

Really liked your teaching video on leather crafting. When I think of an American I think about craftsmen. It isn’t punches stuff out on a keyword. It’s actually doing stuff.

[@evette2453]

I feel like im sitting in my dads work room and hes showing me how to make an axe sheath.. thank you for this video

[@dougLinker]

thanks

[@marlowe5555]

Thanks for sharing Doug. Professional dabbler here too... A tip on punching holes and taking the stress off the hole punch... As you clamp down to punch your hole, twist the leather and the hole punch in opposite directions at the same time. The punch will cut like butter because it is drilling through the leather as it punches.

[@dougLinker]

that makes sense -thanks

[@pdufusc]

Thanks Doug, a kindred spirit.... I was looking the other day for the rivets to make sheath for my camp axe, purchased in mid 70's. also a sheath for my Daddy's hatchet, that I played with in the mid 50's, and cut kindlin for starting the fire in a coal stove and heater. plus a sheath for my grandmother's axe that she used to chop wood for her stoves, a PLUMG 32. Oh Yeah! my rivets came today.....

[@CFWaittoleave]

Hi Doug, I'm doing the stitching tomorrow and finishing up. I thank you for your demeanor , expertise and being so pleasant.

[@MySelfReliance]

I can't believe you made that for me! You are such a nice guy! It looks great and you did a good job explaining the process. Thanks

[@dougLinker]

I made a different one for you haha

[@denniswhite166]

Hello Shawn. I Love your channels. Give Cali my love.

[@consonantsandvowels1]

🥰🥰🥰

[@TheDaveDryden]

this is a really well done vid, I feel like I could replicate what you did without any other resources which is rare these days. saving this one for later when I decide to make my own mask too 👍

[@dougLinker]

great to hear - thanks man

[@robertinebuckley4245]

Awesome video! Thanks for showing us how to use tools we already have around the house! Really great job, looks good!

[@conlethoc]

Fourth ever time working with leather, followed this tutorial, damn fine result. Great video Doug!

[@TheSemtexCow]

Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for making each step clear and simple to understand. I’ve just inherited my late step fathers axe and started restoring it, a custom made leather cover will finish it off perfect.

[@nickwodka8080]

Doug Outside! Thank you for this tutorial. I picked up a collins boys axe on the cheap this week, and of all the YT tutorials on this style of mask, your's seemed the right balance of function and style. The bottom "shelf welt" was the piece that set you apart from the others, BRILLIANT! Cheers! And thank you!

[@billr4283]

Thank you very much. I sharpened my son's beat-up axe and built this for him (and to help protect my grand-daughters). It is beautiful. Thanks again!

[@paulg7393]

This video is Golden, the way you explain things is awesome compounded by the fact it is a zero b.s. approach to making the mask . Most other videos I have tried watching make it sound like if you sneeze in the general vicinity of your project it will be a mess, your video did away with that by offering multiple solution to lack of supply/tools. Thankyou Doug you're seriously the man! please keep it up!

[@dougLinker]

very nice of you to say -thanks!

[@JW-ke9ed]

Thank you for making this tutorial. Everything is explained in layman's terms and gives me the confidence to go and make my own axe sheath.

[@jzahirniak]

I am the quartermaster for my son's Boy Scout Troop and we recently bought three new axes for the troop that did not come with masks. I was thinking I might just knock out a trio in Kydex & paracord and call it a day...but then KZbin suggested this video for me. Great work on both the mask and the instruction! Now I think I am going to share this video with the boys and see if I can get three who want this project for the leather work merit badge.

[@rottiejakeluke]

WOW, I stumbled onto your video by accident when I was watching sheath/mask making videos using PVC pipe. Boy oh boy was I thrilled that I did. Your explanation was PERFECTLY CLEAR AND EASY TO FOLLOW. I am 100% sure that if I take my time and purchase a few supplies I, too, will be able to make a great product right from the get go. Because of how you presented all the information I not only liked your video, I subscribed to it.Thank you so very much!! Yours, Michael

[@bjdearing19]

Thanks for the video Doug. I have a lot of axe projects coming up and definitely acquired some useful tips from this vid. Glad to see you on the tube again!

[@dougLinker]

thanks Brad -glad you got something out of it I was afraid it was gonna be a snoozer for most haha

[@wadehuke7627]

Definitely not a snoozer, Thank you. Down to earth, plain English, easy to get a good understanding.

[@SchmutzieOutdoors]

Thanks again for this video Doug. I just finished restoring an old axe that my dad has in his tool shed, and that was great fun. Took a month to finish as I only had an hour or so a day to devote to it, but it's finished and the axe is perfect. I whipped the handle using your technique, and now I'm going to copy this exactly. Mike from Chicago.

[@vango20]

Doug I am really grateful for your time to make videos- I am in the processing of making my first axe sheath and happy with the results so far… time to start stitching

[@rustykeller8264]

Nice job. I'm not a leather worker either, but I've been doing my own leather work for over 40 years. I use a short wooden dowel rod, chucked into my drill press for burnishing. Just wet the leather, and feed the edge along the spinning dowel. I cut different size grooves in it, with sandpaper wrapped around different diameter dowels, held against it when spinning.

[@joer2378]

Glad to see new videos!! Keep on keeping on. Always great to see different and new topics!

[@dougLinker]

thx Joe -glad you like

[@PaulSchortemeyer]

You sold me Doug... gonna try making one soon. I really appreciate how you demonstrated the correct tools but also discussed the alternative options for those of us without the specialized equipment. Nicely done!

[@dougLinker]

thanks Paul -give it a shot!

[@mmc7705]

This is by far the best video I've seen on this subject. Thank you for your effort to record this process. I think your mask look great! Thanks again.

[@michaelbray6010]

Hands down the most useful video I have seen on how to do this. Now I can stop you tubing myself and get to work! Thanks so much.

[@dougLinker]

thx Michael -have fun

[@clucku45]

I've never ever made anything with leather in my life. After watching this video, I mustered up the confidence to try this out for one of my Montreal pattern HB axes. You've provided such an excellent tutorial here, that after just two attempts (I had to learn some basic things from my mistakes), I have a high quality sheath that is much better than anything I could have purchased, and the know-how to make more. Many thanks!

[@theoutdoorsman9233]

I really liked the look of that sheath as I was looking for ideas. You did a stand up job of walking us through the process. Thanks!

[@StefOutside]

Doug, I know this is a really old video but I just want to thank you for inspiring me to get into leathercraft! I keep coming back to this video to reference techniques in my learning process. I've made 3 projects so far: a tape measure holster for work, a small EDC pouch that holds a SAK+light+lighter, and a dice tray/holder for table top RPG games. Each one couldn't have been accomplished without the techniques you show in this video, so thank you so much for showing everything in depth and explaining it all clearly. I'm going to try making my own axe mask next for my GB hatchet, so that should be a fun project! I have a lot to learn and a long way to go, but it's so satisfying to step back and look at something that I've created with my own two hands. Thanks for inspiring me bud, I appreciate it. It means a lot to me to have someone to look up to/learn from and to push me to improve myself and my abilities. Cheers, fellow Ontarian... I'll seeya around! BTW the stickers look awesome, thanks for sending me them!

[@ianmackay6586]

Great clarity. A Gem. None of what I´ve come to expect with too many tutorials here on You Tube. This is exactly what I needed. I watched every frame (I know its a video...) start to finish without pause, no skipping forward because the pace of delivery was spot on. Many Thanks! Im going to order my leather now!

[@MisterHampton]

Thanks Doug, another excellent, clearly demonstrated video! The how to on the stitching was great!

[@kevinfraser5179]

And this is exactly why I am happy you are making videos again. Learned a lot. Also good score on the axe. I know Tim went through no small effort to get all those GBAs for the show. Thanks for taking us along Doug!

[@dougLinker]

yep ,I watched his website for months and always out of stock - thanks Kevin

[@burlaz]

Thanks for making this video Doug. I made a mask for my hatchet this morning following your instructions and it turned out great.

[@mavrikmavrik3032]

Doug, awesome video!!! I used your instructions step by step and came up with three beautiful sheaths for three of my most used hatchets. I'll never be a master craftsman but I'm very happy with how they turned out. You were a great teacher, thanks!

[@justanotherrat9703]

Thanks Doug, your video nudged me to jump head first into doing my own leather work. I went full stitch on my first mask but fairly close method wise. Turned out better than expected and much nicer than the one council tool makes for the axe. Between the handle work, edge reprofiling, and mask ITS MINE.

[@rachaelwyatt754]

Doug you are awesome lol. You appear to be so hap hazard, random and almost chaotic, yet I love watching what you do and listening to you and in the end it turns out exactly as it was supposed to. I love the fact that you say to be careful when working but if you aren't it doesn't matter, do it later. You will need 4 times the length of thread to the piece you are going to stitch, and before you cut it off, take some more. You have inspired me. I have sent off for some leather craft tools so I can make my own axe mask. Doug, never change, keep being "Doug". "keep the spirit alive". Rach

[@OutdoorRob]

Very cool Doug! Enjoy the video thoroughly! Thanks for showing how it's done!

[@johnbryan9743]

Best leather working explanation I've seen. Beautiful sheath. Using most of the processes needed for many projects. Thank you very much. You are a great teacher. Jim Bryan

[@bassackwardsbushcraft8961]

You can tell a true craftsman, when he slams something together rather quickly, and it's so much nicer than anything you could purchase at a store. Love your work, and your general attitude towards life. Glad you're back. Thank you again for sharing.

[@dougLinker]

very nice of you to say,thanks! appreciate that

[@bassackwardsbushcraft8961]

Anytime. "I didn't make it, so it's not mine" Love that. Though it can feel like a disease, or a curse sometimes.

[@michaelvogel4953]

Doug, I really enjoy your videos. Your humor and humility are great. Thank you for posting, and I'm glad you decided to keep your KZbin account going. - Mike

[@dougLinker]

thanks Mike -appreciate that

[@capturedbythepiratemorgan2650]

Thanks Doug! It's always nice to see others techniques and idea's. Keeps the thinker thinking. Looks great, I like wrapping it around the beard instead of the handle a lot!

[@dougLinker]

thanks man -I do it that way everytime I have any bit of beard to avoid straps

[@doug9418]

Amazing, this is what I been working on for the past few hours, found this, now I'll be done soon, thanks for sharing Doug.

[@dougLinker]

thanks Doug -hope it works out for you

[@AniBigAl]

Very nice, Doug. I've been looking for a simple easy to follow tutorial on an axe mask and I found it! Thank you!

[@dougLinker]

great! glad it helps

[@kdx038]

Glad to see you back Doug

[@dougLinker]

thanks!

[@miketurner6118]

Simple and functional. I intend to copy your design for my medium hatchet...thanks for sharing Doug!

[@markwilson3941]

Old school knowledge in any challenge for accomplishing a task is always the most satisfying. Thanks for that demo. Quality workmanship

[@dougLinker]

thanks Mark!

[@crzyguyoutdoors2585]

Excellent vid, so glad I watched it. Just ordered up a couple hundred bucks of leather working supplies off Amazon. The wife and I got some things we need to make, and this vid really inspired us.

[@changeoflongitude]

Thx Doug. Awesome tutorial. Simple and to the point. Just did on for my axe also. Looks great. Keep up the good work. Thank You.

[@donwells8187]

What a great video! Easy to follow and straight to the point. Thanks for sharing - I'll be having a go for sure.

[@dougLinker]

thx Don -give it a try!

[@robmarquis7532]

Another awesome video Doug! I actually just fumbled my way through my first leather working project yesterday, a handle guard for my small forest axe. I wish I had watched this video first.

[@RideorDieDietoRide]

Nice job teaching me how to make my first leather project. I just re-handled an old Boy Scout hatchet, and needed a sheath/mask for it. this video was the best that I've found, hands down !

[@RyanJKUS2012]

Doug I really appreciate how you keep things simple and focus on doing. A rarity, thank you.

[@dougLinker]

+RyanJKUS2012 thanks Ryan -appreciate it

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

This is a great tutorial. I appreciate that you always offer tool alternatives.

[@dougLinker]

thx Linda -I do that because I have fallen in the same trap of thinking I needed tools that I really did not for a one time project

[@PatBot]

You made it look easy Doug, thank you.

[@GeorgeVanAken]

You are so entertaining. I feel as though you would be right at home on the front porch with a sniffer of Crown Royal, and a whittling stick. 😃

[@chadhosmer9357]

Thanks brother for taking the time to make this great video.

[@clifficus]

Nice job Doug, you made it look so simple with your easy style, thanks for sharing. 😃👍

[@RobFarrell17]

Brilliant ! And you “eye balled” most of it. Gotta try this. Thanks Doug!

[@dwaynerobertson383]

Exceptional video. Thank you so much for sharing your time and skill...and showing the simplicity of it. You just pulled off a beautiful work in 36 minutes. Very inspirational. More than a lifetime, and it's yours.

[@tikiduck]

Nice to see you include the axe in the project. I have a Black Raven on a new handle that is crying for one of those fine looking sheaths.

[@supershane1960]

Hey Doug, thanks mate, that was brilliant. My Grandfather was a Cobbler and also he to produce tarps, saddles, leg chaps, etc. Never did get to see him in action but he was a bit of a legend in his district. Watching you in action bought back a few memories as well s learning something new. Thanks mate, have subscribed... ;-}

[@gentlemensedge5503]

Your video is exactly what I needed to see. Well made, informative and you showcased the small details very well.

[@woodwalker3879]

Great job Doug. Thanks for showing that.

[@dougLinker]

your welcome-thx for watchin

[@stephenwhittier6439]

I saw this a couple years ago, just pulled it up because I need to make one now. Thanks Doug !

[@TRAVERZULU3]

Thanks for the tutorial Doug, after watching your video I made one,came out great! Your recipe for the axe sheath is a success.

[@michaeldarracott8478]

Good job Doug!

[@timothycushman7016]

thank you, great video. nice to have you back.

[@dougLinker]

thanks Timothy

[@michaelcanning2815]

Excellent video. Love the simple instructions & alternate methods. Thanks.

[@dougLinker]

thanks Michael -glad you liked

[@OregonMikeH]

Spot On Doug! I can do this, wish I'd come across it sooner. I had no idea you knew leather work as well. Thanks so much man. .... Mike.

[@dougLinker]

I know a little about a lot :)

[@bradstone9834]

Thank you for this tutorial. I really appreciate the way you teach.

[@lookcreations]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. Spent the last day making a shaft for my sons first axe, figure I will make him a axe sheaf now. Thanks for your time making and uploading. All the best mat

[@rockettoutdoors]

Another great video Doug, and another epic DIY project! Thanks for all you do, it's greatly appreciated!! 👍

[@dougLinker]

glad you liked it -thx for watchin

[@isaacigamcompany]

Amazing job and a flawless piece of work you made!

[@dougLinker]

thanks Isaac -appreciate it

[@moyotowbar]

Another good one Doug. Can't believe how easy you make it look.

[@dougLinker]

thx Geoff -it is an easy project

[@isaakwhitt13]

Awesome man. Thanks for going through the steps.

[@benkanobe7500]

Thank You! After watching you I think I can do it. Very nice and easy to understand instruction and examples.

[@cosborne06]

This is a great tutorial! You've inspired me to give it a try, may have to make a custom leather wallet for my dad while I'm at it! Appreciate you taking the time to show us

[@Big_John_C]

Great how-to vid! Thanks Doug

[@dougLinker]

thanks -glad you liked it

[@alexrayner5514]

Hi Doug, great tutorial. Great channel. I am going to make one of these for my axe today. Thanks!

[@Feedthebeastfit]

great vid! super helpful, couldn't have done it without watching this!I finished making mine a while ago and it came out very well thanks to you!

[@jeffseaton5193]

Great video! Made one today following your example here and it turned out nice. Thanks

[@CharlesCarlsonC3]

Doug, This was really informative. Thanks!

[@dougLinker]

Thanks Charles -glad it helps

[@donnicodemo9263]

Looks good Doug. Thanks for posting.

[@dougLinker]

thanks Don

[@sonsofliberty1062]

Thanks Doug, great job on the informative video. I'm new be to leather work, but this has sparked a great deal of ideas and interest. I've got a pile of new and old axes to cover and re-cover (Husqvarna axe sheaths suck too). Great technique on the saddle stitch, the one piece, and the heathy welt for the sharp edge to contact. Thanks again for the video. I've just come from the local leather supply store, and it's go time for me. God speed young man, and Semper Fi

[@kristopherzappitello9427]

Suuuuper helpful video! Very good at explaining to those of us that know nothing of the craft and very impressive craftsmanship.

[@thewizdad]

Nice simple explanation. Easy to follow. Good job! Oh you’re a leatherworker, you have a good grasp on basic leather working tool usage. 👍

[@6bluestrings]

Mighty Fine! Thank you sir. You have inspired me to make these for all my axes. You're my favorite "tuber".

[@krijnkrijn]

I have this exact project coming up so thanks for providing me this fantastic example of how to do it. I really like the way you think and the skills you have. Thanks man!

[@tkpwns04]

Really informative video Doug! Thanks to you I have carved multiple little bears for myself and for family along with making my own strop to keep my knives sharp. I've learned tons from your videos and you really make me feel like I should get into playing with leather-working now too. Thanks for all you do!

[@dougLinker]

that's fantastic -thanks for sharing that ,appreciate it

[@lizdg3892]

This was perfect Doug. Thanks.

[@kylegabriele3329]

Great video Doug!

[@justinhurren4528]

Great job! Love your videos, very helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@Omastormy]

Wonderful seeing this done without speciality tools! I have none so I was fretting about how I was going to make the cover. Thank you!

[@bazzinator7477]

excellent, I have a tomahawk and a small axe that both need a sheath and now I think I will try making them myself.

[@adamdurham3943]

Really great video Doug, very interesting and your work is top class

[@otobotrecords]

This was really helpful for creating my own version of a very nice sheath for my modified hatchet. I did some things differently, but your ideas were a great guide. Cheers, man.

[@rickatill44]

awsome super simple video doug !!!

[@dougLinker]

thx Richard -glad you liked it

[@martinwhipkey9343]

Great video! I can't wait to make one for myself - seems like a great first leather project. Thanks!

[@Patrick4952]

Thank you for this Vid. I just bought a new axe and this will be one of my many projects to do. Again Thank you.

[@jasonblundell2297]

Hey Doug I'm enjoying these little diy videos thanks

[@dougLinker]

thanks Jason -glad you like them