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[@stamrly418]

Found my dads hacksaw amongst the ones I had. Nothing fancy just stamped with his initials. It is now the only one hanging up. I mentally say “ come on dad lets cut this”. I often smile when I do. One of his small hammers is on the peg board too. You never forget but often fail to remember till something prods your brain… a hacksaw or hammer perhaps!!!

[@jlewis1688]

I talk to my dad when I use his old tools too.

[@jwdickinson643]

love your post, @St A & M Rly…My 95yo dad is in poor health and living with my wife and me…I inherited (early) all of his tools, which were almost as many as mine…among them I found sooo many that I remember him using when I was a child…it kinda makes my eyes sweat knowing he’ll never touch any of them again, but it gladdens my heart knowing I have them to use…and I do use them often.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Fuck my days going to die someday, moms already gone fuck it’s going to SUCKKKKK ahhhhhhhhhhh

[@zacfields6041]

Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!

[@JamesBrown-mt5ru]

Last year my Christmas gift to a friend was an axe once owned by the medieval Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. But I had to confess that in the last 700 years it has had five new heads and seven new shafts!😊

[@Elbereth42]

Theseus' axe!

[@totherarf]

I'm sure it made an appearance in Lord of the Rings (Dwarfish lore section)

[@jeffreykindron7162]

Only 7 new shafts, now that was a well cared for Ax. A true Scotish heirloom that surely belongs in a museum!

[@barkebaat]

0:35 - SHOPCAT at 9 o'clock !

[@barkebaat]

1:14 - his name is STALKER

[@randymartin5521]

I have so many of my dad's tools and often pause and say "thanks dad" while I'm using them. So many fond memories of him teaching me how to use them or just using them as a kid, helping him make or repair things around the house on the weekends. They're just an old tool to someone else but to me they're nearly priceless.

[@johnbozzelli8867]

yes you are correct. I have many of my grand father tools and have restored them. thanks for saying that

[@khajiitkitten5679]

I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend My Mechanics KZbin channel. The man is amazing--he restores things, from tools to toys (see the scooter) and puts all the others to shame. A real craftsman, very thorough and a joy to watch. And NO MUSIC, just the sound of tools working. Anyone who watches this excellent, informative channel will like My Mechanics, too. And then you can all put together your own ax. WooHoo!

[@axialmount5571]

Very cool video, now if only i wasn't the only person that used tools in my family

[@adamwaldroup]

I am almost finished forging an axe, two garden trowels, and two herb choppers for christmas gifts. I never was even interested in blacksmithing until this youtube channel. It is one of my favorite hobbies now

[@szaszgbr]

0:35 Cat 👀

[@vanforsman]

1:14 the return!

[@HuskyKMA]

When I bought my house my dad gave me my maternal grandfather's sledgehammer, who died just before my 1st birthday. It has my grandfather's initials welded into it. First time I used it the handle broke off at the head. I put a new handle on it. The old oak handle was still good except for where the head was. Grandpa was a fisherman, and so am I. So I cleaned the old handle up, finished it with spar urethane, and turned it into a gaff.

[@mcmillanstu]

I just received my kit in the post, all the way from Oregon to Fife, Scotland. I have to say, the leather is beautiful! I recently inherited some old axes from my 96 year old grandfather who passed away this year, he died in the same farmhouse he was born in. I'm looking forward to restoring the axes, putting an EC cover on a couple of them to pass on to my kids in a few years. Thanks Scott and Nate for the great service.

[@Wrangler98JPTJ]

I hope that you guys finish every day with a hearty understanding that the education and sharing of the craft that you put forth here on this channel really is getting out into the world and having a real effect on getting people into trying things that they previously might not have attempted! you guys a true professionals at craft sharing and inspiring us all to really keep up the good work!!! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

[@countrycraftsman5110]

Nice! I strip all my wood handled tools and apply linseed oil as well. I read this a long time ago about aplying linseed oil. "Once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year"

[@davebrown4821]

Always great content. Educational and yet interesting. Keep up the great work.

[@samzweerink7295]

I like seeing your shop cat roaming about in the backround. Must be a good mouser. Keep up the good work.

[@markbreidenbaugh6033]

I agree wholeheartedly! I have been doing this for a few years now and everyone loves it and it is very rewarding.

[@Swamp-Fox]

What a great idea! I have several tools that I have restored that belonged to my father & grandfather. There is definitely something special about them.

[@BillLowenburg]

Nice thought, Scott. I got a great deal of satisfaction out of restoring a hatchet I found in the barn and now I use it all the time. I have a friend in mind and am going to look for an axe head or hatchet to restore for him. ✌️🍎

[@Phoeff99]

Got a Saddleback leather wallet a few years ago based on your rec and haven’t looked back. Gets better every year. Great ideas here too!

[@rjtumble]

Loved the bit at the end, good job Nate!

[@gtbkts]

Thanks for the awesome content and great video!!

[@Daring956]

Great content as always. But we are really going to need a video about the shop cat, thanks.

[@tehabnorm]

What a wonderful concept!

[@ericbengtson3490]

Wow. This is why l love this channel.

[@HoneyGlzedHam]

I restored some of my dad's axes and sledgehammers for him for Christmas a few years ago. He's a pretty stoic guy but I'm pretty sure he loved it.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Just a beautiful idea!

[@perrybrantley6188]

Enjoyed the video. Nice job.

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@mhking136]

Merry🌲Christmas 🪓💪🏼

[@dwhitney1000]

LOVE THE VIDEOS. I see you have a shop cat too. My shop cat `Jimmy` is my best buddy while working in the shop.

[@rustyshackleford5060]

Keep up the good work

[@dtacy8201]

for my husband, Paul, it was rusty old Stanley planes and I would post a photo of one here.....but I can't figure out how.🙄

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Neat Idea!

[@jb7707]

Neat idea !

[@JohnGodfrey-jb2cw]

Will be great gift for my dad! He's been looking for an ax for camping

[@jonahfinademz8646]

Cool stuff

[@DogsaladSalad]

Good idea

[@JOGJAKARYA]

Great content..thanks for sharing..greeting from indonesia

[@craigeydmann]

Found an old hammer which I restored the handle which was discoloured,which scrapped y and applied oil on then refix the hammer end to the shaft love this too and use it quite often now

[@matthewdaigle7302]

Im a welder, if someone gave me a sledgehammer and a handle id be pretty excited

[@justrelaxing1501]

Oh Bob what can we get for Lizzie? Oh I know...how about a build-it-yourself ax? Hummmm, Okay!

[@toddavis8603]

Gluing the wedge into the ax handle is interesting-------!"

[@richardrailey6291]

Great job Nate, looks really nice.

[@tonyc.4528]

When it comes to wood, I reach for a motor beaver instead of an axe. That said, I keep an axe in the trunk of my car and it has two saves under its bit. I've cut out two car windshields with it as the result of bad crashes. Had the windshields out before fire rescue got there so they could get to the the entrapped victim.

[@markcantemail8018]

Tony I used to carry a Boys axe in my Pickup Under the seat . It came in handy many times , Clearing downed trees on the Road while hunting , quick jobs on the Farm . I had an old Beagle who used to get excited every time He saw it . If you laid the Axe on the groung he would instantly go over and Sit on it ? Dog had a sense of Humor it sort of makes my Axe Valuable . But not as good as your Lifesaver Axe .

[@bearuniversity5471]

I got a discount at the Steel Outlet just talking about the channel! :)

[@cambodiakhmer2866]

Wow❤

[@Zebrahead6000]

Quick little tip I figured out while hefting an old Adze. When you're doing the final fit/finish, if you use an angle grinder with a higher grit flap disc, it burns the chamfer in and it looks awesome. Don't be afraid to hold it on there for a few seconds while she smokes.

[@victorv3890]

☺️

[@cf5914]

I know what I'm going to axe for gift this year.

[@Stevenowski]

That Was Then, This Is Now - Susan Ellen Hinton The title of a book I've read in junior high school! Now, off to buy an axe.

[@justinbennett9998]

Old man... You likely have a good idea of how reassuring and cathartic it is to here and older guy say "trajectories are unpredictable". It helps to process the "maybe I haven't screwed up that badly" thoughts.

[@jenkins1979]

How can I buff an axe head or sledge hammer head to a mirror finish?

[@christopherhinds7102]

Hi barn kitty @ 36 second!

[@christopherhinds7102]

And @ 1:18!

[@johnmallette3143]

beauty

[@Rob-C]

Is there a way to buy just one kit and not 3?

[@nickoftimeconstruction]

Where can I find the link to an ace kit for my dad

[@JeanRoi]

Hmm that is a nice ax indeed.

[@alexbondrila3423]

Hi I have a question id appreciate some wisdom on. I am 2 years into my beautiful journey as a carpenter. I have been working on a project for 6 months in Manchester England, renovating a beautiful old Edwardian community center, I have met 3 other lads here who are similar age and also love their job, turn up on time and work hard. We want to continue working together. The question is, shall we stay self employed and just work under one name or actually have a company which we are all payed from, but one of us will most likely oversee. I'd prefer to stay self employed, doing my accounts and having the freedom but what do you guys think?

[@johnsrabe]

What more could anyone axe for?

[@katherinekelly6432]

I ordered a Gränsfors Bruk Gränsfors Stor Tjäckelyxa for my father and included the movie "The Shining" and boxed it in such a way that when he opens it, the movie in all its shining glory will be visible to my mother. She has been naughty this year so that's my revenge on her.

[@nabilghosn7981]

I can't find the kit, only the sheath for an axe. please help

[@essentialcraftsman]

It’s just the axe sheath kit! You have to find an axe somewhere!

[@michaelmalik4416]

Links are broken.

[@arresthillary9502]

dont see an axe on the website

[@giantgrowth4204]

My father went through a severe mental breakdown and burnt all our family heirlooms, furniture and Nick nacks. Something broke inside of him

[@BigBatts]

These sell out?

[@flutter1woodcraft]

:51 shop cat in background???

[@WoLpH]

If I would give my family an axe they would wonder if I'm a serial killer or something ;)

[@bobwhelk2117]

Dumbest idea was taping one’s mouth.

[@victorv3890]

The right idea would be to tape your mouth 🙄

[@bobwhelk2117]

@@victorv3890 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLMcpeCbd6sZ7M

[@mrscott01]

Put a sock in it.

[@victorv3890]

This shows what’s wrong with today’s society. He shared something that works and instead of being intrigued you call it dumb without understanding it

[@bobwhelk2117]

@@victorv3890 stupid is as stupid does - knock yourself out .

[@janekk2487]

Just found an old one in the attic, I forgot about it till this video and am looking forward to giving it a second life! Shop cat! :48 secs in.