Traditional axe making and wooden lodge construction from Sweden

Traditional axe making video and construction of wooden lodge, presenting the traditional technics. The video is provided by the Swedish Local Heritage Federation for the CULT-RURAL EC co-funded project.
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[@foolishprodigy]

never seen axe control like this before, and i've always loved blacksmithing. these guys are masters of their arts. this a passion and a lifestyle.

[@nord4338]

I have seen many log cabins in my life. All the best ones were either built by German or Swedish craftsmen. Since my heritage is both, I have always been proud of the work in steel and wood that men from the old country have done. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent in both wood and steel. The joints in the logs and the axe that cut them are the very best representations of your talent.

[@steinderbush]

This is absolute the most awesome video of handcraftsmanship i have ever seen !! Thanks!!

[@mikespilsbury3329]

It's wonderful to see "blacksmithing" still been done now-a-days. Very interesting. Mike

[@matthamrick7039]

Swedish axes. All tested by making log cabins, for ultimate customer satisfaction.

[@shanek6582]

I love this video, I watch it every six months or so

[@RyanDBurkhart]

I love how they show him setting the bit in place after fluxing, and then jump straight to welding without showing him bringing it back to critical. That all being said, watching this man let the colors run in the same heat as the quench is awe-inspiring- that takes quite a bit of practice to get right.

[@candymountainforge]

this is one of my favorite shows of craftsmanship ive found yet,keep up the good work

[@s10m0t10n]

I had to watch this twice to try and understand the level of skill involved, not only in the forging but, just as importantly, in the woodwork. I enjoy seeing demonstrations given by anyone who really know their craft, so I loved this. Thank you for posting it.

[@lecturer09]

I like to have an axe in Sweden. You cant beat it!

[@Jex134]

And the traditional gas forge, and the traditional automatic hammer, and the traditional iron mine, and traditional borax for metal bonding, and the traditional chainsaw for nice perfectly cut logs. . Its a traditional skill, accomplished with modern tools. Like writing traditional poems with a modern pen. Its the spirit that counts.

[@darkabk]

its a shame how many people don't appreciate skills like this. I'm just glad it hasn't died out

[@shadymarshal8459]

I came here wanting to learn to make an axe and left wanting to make a house

[@kanejaywolf94]

Me too

[@WIhiskeyIMike]

That my friend, was a beautiful thing.

[@Gallowmere7294]

as soon as i see that axe handed off i get chills down my spine and wish i could own an axe of that quality someday.

[@customknife1]

Only 96000 views. Seems like more people would enjoy this video. I particularly liked the choreography between the two blacksmiths; good team work.

[@giusepperesponte8077]

The pursuit of manliness in motion.

[@MassyBiagio]

great work, this viking guy

[@BarneySaysHi]

Wow, those are some awesome techniques! Here we are in the modern age of computer technology, while some people still work the traditional ways! I'm glad the good old craftmanships still are being used to this day!

[@regard321]

That is an awesome ax! And some fine ax work too, the guy goes out and makes an entire wooden lodge with an ax and like 2 other tools. That dude know what he's doing.

[@spoonikle]

I wanna see more of the lodge construction. Like what was the traditional way to get the logs stacked over peoples heads, like with that 2 story building?

[@MrFenceBuilder]

this is that part of youtube that totally kicks ass

[@holdenboy1960]

now that was EXCELLENT workmanship in the making of the axe & the using of the axe , cheers peop's & keep the good vids coming ty

[@Thecando]

This was absolutely a wonderful video! Thank you for posting it.

[@Shoyrou]

First I was like "he cuts like a little girl" Then I was like "He actually knows what he is doing

[@ex0duzz]

That's a girl at the start who's hitting the hammer/cutter or whatever, right? Much props to her for not only doing the labour intensive job, but it seems like childs play to her and like ehs'a pro, rather than some noob apprentice who's 'struggling' or tired after a few swings. of course, this is recorded and with cuts, so not gonna make any judgments on how long she could sustain that level of smashing for, but just the very fact that she can do what we saw on film and at such speed/power, already makes me respect her a hell of a lot more than most 'city' girls these days, who don't wanna get their hands dirty or do any 'heavy'(not even that heavy, probably would 10-15kg max, or however heavy a single slab with 24 cans of soft drink/soda..

[@blackboxbs8642]

ex0duzz she's just for the video. this whole video is for educational. manufacturing is offshored to countries like china india. do you really expect people in sweden wasting 8 hours to make a 50$ axe.

[@davidwatsonii1558]

THE SKILL OF THE AX MAKING IS EQUAL TO THE SKILL OF THE AX MAN......NEVER SEEN JOINTS LIKE THAT...BEAUTIFUL

[@guardsman25149311]

one of the most inspirational things i have seen in a long time well done we need the artisan crafts brought back especially in the uk thankyou for the video

[@christopherrowley7506]

hur coolt som helst! det vore en dröm att en dag bo i sverige någonstans ute på landet och arbeta i smedja eller bygga traditionella hus! --amerikan med alldeles för stora drömmar

[@sheep1ewe]

Bara att komma över vetja!

[@sheep1ewe]

***** Låter spännande! Jag jobbade i Lasses smedja för länge sedan. (Tyvärr är jag inte med på filmen längre vad det verkar... :D )

[@christopherrowley7506]

vad kul!! Hur var det att du fick det jobbet? haha

[@sheep1ewe]

***** Började på yrkespraktik där när jag var yngre och blev kvar där en tid sedan. Dock är just den smedjan inte längre kvar för yxtillverkning vad jag vet, men tror huset och inredningen fortfarande är kvar där. (Jag har egen smedja idag och Lasse har inte tid med den längre på grund av annat arbete (han håller på att hjälpa till med att starta upp en annan gammal anrik yx fabrik hos G-B ), men vore kul om den kom i bruk igen tycker jag.).

[@christopherrowley7506]

ah ok intressant. Kul att du har egen smedja nu!

[@ronaldcox2741]

Man! I'd love to have this axe..I like the bearded axes they are awesome looking and my favorite shape..Everytime I see an axe I really like there is never a link in the video of where to buy one and who makes it..I'm gonna have to find me a Blacksmith nearby where I live and get them to make me some axes..Axes are the most awesome cutting tool mankind has!! I'm an Axe Freak!!

[@danielakerman3543]

this axe is a copy of a 1500 modell

[@NAGORIIRONWORKS]

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[@Liammillard_94]

Such craftsmanship in both the axe and log cabin

[@sacura605]

that is so cool! i didn't know it had to be that precise to cut out those notches!

[@Tr1pMind]

What is the traditional part about this method? Is it just the shape of the axe? Because I'm seeing power hammers, steel inserts, high speed grinding wheels. I mean, forging as much as possible is always cool, just not really sure about what makes this traditional.

[@thecrookedanvil]

That is a good question, I'm going to do some research

[@BlackBearForge]

Modern axes are made from one solid piece of steel. Traditional axes are made with a steel insert. Power hammers and grinders have been around since the middle ages. All thats different here is that they are run on electrical power instead of water power. Modern axes are drop forged and the skill is understanding the machine, this axe is all controlled by the smith not the machine and the skill is all in the forging itself.

[@9q7a5z]

Now that is the most consise and complete answer anyone could ever want. Even I will be able to explain what a traditional axe is.

[@caughtyoulackin7494]

***** they had steam back the they use gas now cause its more effective

[@stgeorge6947]

XxKAOTICxKODYxX gas? Those machines are running on electricity mate..

[@purgatoryironworks]

Can I have the lady blacksmith for my own? You can keep the axe.........

[@stgeorge6947]

purgatoryironworks that's a man

[@Fogyt121]

The striker is a woman

[@wullgrew1]

Each log is a work of art!

[@LexTalionis92]

this was fascinating, i was in awe of both the blacksmithing and the woodworking; you all made it look so effortless! =]

[@Spoteddy]

Oh god i love women who can use a sledge hammer better than i do :D

[@mikeg5616]

LOL traditional power hammer!

[@ThrowingItAway]

+Michal Gaik Power hammers have been around for over 100 years. They are considered traditional tools, especially like the one in the video.

[@mikeg5616]

100 years! I use a hammer they have been used for over 2000 years. who is more traditional now?

[@Britannain]

+Michal Gaik You understand that length of time is not a measure of tradition. Right?

[@mikeg5616]

but that makes the word meaningless

[@Draugh39]

Trip hammers have been used for over 2000 years too ... just saying en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trip_hammer

[@galenlynore]

So laborious! Made me want to learn to make both these things!

[@Draugh39]

He did a good job! That's the basics you so often see in the Nordic countries. Take the time to do it well and you'll save lots of time later on by "not having to fix the mistakes".

[@markyoung1816]

Fr33man, you would be getting what you pay for. You obviously don't know what quality tools are worth....

[@bobbyjbarron]

ive seen this video about 37 times still enjoy it

[@steinderbush]

Awesome craftsmanship!!! both guys and lady!

[@the_cleaner]

what a truly amazing advertisement for your forge, Hats off to you and the craftsman at the end of the video

[@Darkmatter105]

Wow. That is a LOT of hard work. Amazing what we take for granted. Like a home.

[@kz900dohc]

Very Nicely Done. Awesome!

[@xXxJSHxXx]

weterlings axes... he is the one thats does all custom and new axs typs... and teach in the axe making classes... one of the true axe masters of the World.

[@ScorpionRanchTX]

two master craftsmen highlighted in the same video... I'm loving it

[@thegreateststruthsnevertold]

'SUPURB'..! Nice to see TRUE craftsmen using their honed skills to create something from natural materials… WOOD & Iron/Steel..! BRAVO..!

[@WowMike2002]

What an amazing amount of work right there! Awesome to watch, fantastic axe as well!

[@TinkersKustomPaintball]

Wow you guys are true craftspeople. That's really neat

[@Naafalilargus]

The world needs more blacksmiths.

[@jadeprinces]

Too bad this isn't longer video this is so relaxing to watch

[@karknocker1]

What a wonderful video!!!

[@combatpoots]

This is so cool I love the old days and how things were done back then it is very good to know and watch things done this way still

[@johnedwards486]

Thank you for sharing, really enjoyed watching your skills,

[@Areldrich]

Very nice video!, thx for posting it.

[@loma-torrente]

What a beautiful work, sir!

[@olechuga2]

Sir, an excellent job in construction!

[@RChero1010]

Wow... I really can appreciate the craftsmanship and skill that went into all of that, and I don't even have a forge...

[@Curryistasty]

The sound at 2:14 really struck my soul LOL.

[@labrat7357]

Thanks for a top video. So people other than Wettlings and Granfors Brucks make axes and with the inlaid high carbon steel edge. I did not realise that was still done. I have some leather tools (pricking irons from the 1880's) that have hard steel cutting edges and soft steel sharfts you can see the line where they meet. I also did not know the joints were so complex on the wooden lodges. Thanks for showing this on utube and for keeping these skills alive. All the best to you all.

[@ArtistBlade1972]

Wow! Impressive craftsmanship!

[@porkypie8714]

Beautiful axe. Would LOVE to have a shop like that. Very nice mechanical hammer

[@BrianStocking]

Nice job!

[@pugilistica]

Wow! Really nice!

[@4UIncognito]

This is awesome. My respects for these persons. I wish I could build a cabin. So precise with the axe and tools.

[@LigerTigerOP]

True craftsman Your attention to detail is what makes it so beautiful,, I would love to learn.

[@anthonyfisher2587]

i love this video... I have to watch it everytime It pops up lol

[@sandorsbox]

beautiful craftsmanship!

[@Trenz0]

This fascinates me to no end.

[@Vibraza]

Very atmospheric!

[@MrKaya913]

Crazy thats how they had to do it back in the day! I would love to live in those days!

[@kiminokami]

Watching that was very therapeutic.

[@warriorofsteel01]

and that lodge is amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Someday I want to do that :)

[@z0quetee]

i realy enjoied this video! thanks for loading it up!

[@americanredneck357]

That kind of machine has been around for a long time, so yes, traditional.

[@RezeduGamzz]

that looks awesome

[@TheMrSkittleism]

This is wonderful really. I enjoyed watching this.

[@mikekass5566]

very nice, great job!

[@douglas9607]

Wow. Thank you for presentation.

[@Dukk1078]

Hats off to you good sir. Very few have these skills in this day and ago.

[@TheCaboose568]

Fine workmanship!

[@irwincaban]

And the axe still sharp... Amazing!

[@lacusicusi]

Impressive skills. My respects to this guys.

[@DieRedo]

It works the same as the pedal propelled one, technology used for centuries in many crafting fields such as sewing machines, blacksmithing, and other repetitive motion required crafts.

[@juliannevillecorrea]

beautiful simply astounding ...thanks a lot for the upload..

[@Exone112]

There really should. My childhood neighbor used to let me and his son do some blacksmithing, great times. (Especially for two young boys obsessed with swords and bows etc.)

[@TheLisakf]

wow, that was beautiful. my sincere thanks

[@husky1327]

Fantastiskt skickligt!

[@ManWIP]

All of it fits together so nice. Floop.

[@selfreliancetactics]

GB axes ! very nice vid !!

[@keenkennyny]

2:13 Omg, one of the most satisfying sounds to hear.

[@Znowprince]

I have to say that this man is skilled in his craftsmanship. I built a steamcabin in a similar style. PS Swedish woodworking is awsome.

[@gordo1840]

great vid old school skills most people these days can not even swing an axe hat off to you

[@lakristianla]

That is a fine axe :-) It is nice to see some people who still make use of old traditions or how to speech.

[@JohnSmith-zg3xe]

Awesome!

[@Azmodaeius]

I spent the last three hours watching from Poker tournaments, to battery scams, to pranks, to top best and worst commercials, to blacksmithing competitions, to forging swords and katanas, to this. LOL

[@mrbuildabomb]

holy crap dude thats Awsome!!!

[@sillypiggy2]

i have nothing but respect for the people that would have had to develop those joints and the techniques so build somthing like that.