Wranglerstar's Top 5 Axe Tricks

[@RBMawby]

Steel Wool... As an Army brat in Bolivia 1953-1955. I watched an artisan finish mahogany tables and chairs with progressively finer steel wool and oil by hand. The result was amazing and I never forgot the finish you get with fine steel wool and oil. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@bingskiddd]

I'm a professional window cleaner, steel wool is the go to for clean windows. if you try it, make sure you use the steel wool with a liquid to act as a lubricant(dawn, joy, ajax, etc.......)then squeegee off................... perfection!

[@Aethelvlad]

@@bingskiddd water?

[@christopherarnold3855]

I have quite the extensive collection of Gransfors Bruk axes, hatchets, mauls and wedges. You can accept full responsibility for that little gem in my life Cody. I've spent countless hours while working overseas watching your channel as it's full of great material and life lessons. It also passes the time away from home that I spend peering out my window at the 3rd world countries that I inhabit as I day dream and plan projects and goals on my own small chunk of 7 acres in Eastern Virginia. Thanks for all you do and be well friend.

[@benzmansl65amg]

2 axe videos in 2 days! Thanks Cody!

[@seanmurphy2784]

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[@jayjat-df7sl]

I see now why this channel's content merits 1.8 million subscribers. Seldom do I see videos in the format with two segments of practical life advice. I come to learn how to ensure that I inherit tools in a decent shape from my dad, and I get more.

[@ericharden1558]

Excellent information. Retired LEO & FFL dealer, but I learned a lot in regards to axe’s and related items. Thank You

[@lukeknezevic7267]

Ahhh! Fall is in the air! A wranglerstar axe video!!!🤗

[@motoscreenzllc4433]

Thank you. Great advice for axe care and relationships 👍

[@Dman-mr7nb]

A boy scout recipe for waterproofing anyi has work great for me on wood ends. Old boots and fabric waterproofing. Melt 16oz beeswax with 8oz of boiled linseed oil then add 8 oz of turpentine. Stir as it cools. Once set up. Apply liberally and apply heat to area. Heat gun works great. I've also waterproofred hats as well.

[@grindanlfwine4153]

Great video Cody - my splitting axe could do with a clean up for certain, will get some linseed oil on it too. I use Lincoln Neatsfoot oil here in England. It’s bone meal based and excellent for leather. I use it on all my leather outdoor stuff and if you can get your hands on some in the states you might well add it to what you have already. Yeah the axe videos are some of my favourites - thanks!

[@Jesusandbible]

Maybe I will regret it.... I am using walnut oil to oil leather, and at the moment I am thinking of using beeswax and a hairdryer to wax the outside of the sheath on my brand new Gransfor Bruk hand hatchet sheath, to harden it, and use a cool fabric glue to glue the floppy end of the sheath. That could fail when I later oil the inside only. I thought of this when I saw people using Brazil nuts to oil wood. Hmm....

[@alanrouse8301]

You got it right. Keep on doing as long as you can. At 74 I can still do what I did at 34! It might take me a little longer, but I can still do it. Nice tips on keeping your tools in shape. I use my axes year round. They don't get the winter off, but I take care of them so they can work year round. Thanks.

[@realreallynow]

Use the back of the blade. Doesn’t dull the knife and still knocks off the chunks

[@pivotalpigeon2914]

Just sharpen the knife? The sharp side works way better.

[@adkmtns5726]

@@pivotalpigeon2914 Nope. A 90 degree edge on the back of a blade is far superior for scraping wood than a sharp blade with any kind of grind. That's what it is meant to do.

[@keithbrookshire]

Skidmore's Leather Cream! I bought the Council Tool Woodcraft Axe at Blade show. Before this video I thought I was finished with Linseed Oil for a while. Now I know to apply it once per month for the first year. THANK YOU for that.

[@marcbrmb]

Have you ever tried olive oil on wood? I've found it works very good, gets absorbed into the wood quite fast and does not leave it sticky. Thank you for another great video, and God bless you

[@vduber03]

This episode made me a subscriber. Ive seen several episodes and for some reason i felt a connection to this one. Thank you, keep up the amazing tutorials and Videos

[@brobroyeet3934]

Cool!

[@johnregan3591]

I really enjoy looking after my equipment and making it last this just makes me want to get out to my shed and start going through my tools and it's 00:50 here in the UK. Cheers for the video

[@DanPeacock]

Thanks for the inspiration. I rehandled an old hatchet and I've learned so much. Still haven't perfected things but your axe videos are great.

[@stevehenkel354]

Learning how to take care of things (sharpening, oiling, maintaining, etc.) is how I fell in love with this channel. It's always good to see these kinds of videos. One question: do you still recommend sand paper for those tools you get that come with a coat of varnish? I was looking forward to doing my handles in the fall just like you said you used to do every fall and I have several that need the varnish removed.

[@davidsonbushcraft]

A workshop saver for thos who didn't know always put boiled linseed oil rags in a air tight can or in bucket of water or when it drys out it will spontaneously combust. 👌🏼

[@alyounger563]

thankyou for your knowledge and sharing same with all who care about tools care and use thanks !!!

[@kevchard5214]

Cody I am 56 years old and still enjoy Dirt biking, Mountain biking, Kayaking, diving, etc etc etc. The problem that I have run across is the women that I meet my age are old and ready to die. I am still single and have never been married because of this. I have always made good money but refused to hoard it when you don't know if you will see tomorrow. This is not a trait that women look for. Most want to sit on the sofa and watch TV. You are one of the lucky ones that found someone early in life that enjoys living. (maybe its because she was not raised like American women) You are lucky my friend!!

[@seanl2730]

If you can't find someone who acts young... find someone who is young.

[@kevchard5214]

Sean: I have tried that but society frowns on age gaps greater than 4 to 5 years and this disease starts with females around 25 here in Oklahoma.I need to move back to the west coast where females are not dead.

[@phi376]

There's an easy solution for you: Trade your 50 in for two 25s.

[@slrn832472577]

(Said with very think Mexican bandido accent and voice) SOCIETY IDEALS ON AGE GAP!? ...we no need no stinking society ideals on age gap. If someone says something to you about it tell them to go pound sand.

[@phi376]

@Ace Ventura - Aren't we all? Judge not, that ye be not judged. In my line of work, I see people regularly dropping dead after 50. To tell you the truth, I hope Kevin Blanchard reports back in a month with a STD-free bill of health and footage of him reeling in a Costa Rican blue marlin right after a cocaine fueled romp at the local cat house. It's his life to live. Judge not.

[@luke-te3sr]

I'm not going to lie but I kind of thought your videos sucked at first but I've really grown to like them. Thank you for doing all you do. God bless

[@limakilo1331]

Thank you for the excellent content. Your videos touch on a lot of information for enhancing ones craft. I also enjoy the stories that touch my soul!

[@keithturner3258]

I know my brother left a rude comment on your last axe video but I really like the tip about the leather sheath as I recently bought a new leather handled hammer and that tip will help me keep the leather on that hammer in great shape. Thanks

[@FireOfJagz]

"you can enjoy going into the second part of your life" yeah that's exactly where I'm at right now. I just finished my study for furniture maker and also found a job. Now it's time to get my own home and enjoy the things i can now afford!

[@jacobroy586]

Fire of Jagz how did the furniture business turn out?

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

Yeah, how'd it go?

[@patcolston2901]

I grew up in Tn. We had a trough in the barn about 14x14x10. It was filled with sand. Dad always put the used motor oil in it. Then when we were thru using his tools we put them in the trough. They were always clean and rust free.

[@michaelballinger6419]

Quick question, I know there can be issues with boiled linseed oil soaked rags catching fire. You mentioned there about modern versions not being boiled, does that make any difference to that issue?

[@Garidoes1]

I really enjoyed your style of video here. That's pretty cool how you taught something practical and then imparted some wisdom.

[@faithfulfollowersofchristn7179]

Prayer and humor are great tools to actually live life instead of just having a pulse. Thanks for the video

[@lukebell9945]

I love your videos. I'm only 18 and still live with my parents but I plan on being a homesteader when I move out.

[@fiddykooro3541]

Yay the old wranglerstar is back!

[@maehay4065]

Cody your axes and the leather sheaths look so good after cleaning them for the next year! Good read today on Manly Manners too! 👍👍👍👍

[@Hunman2k]

Thumbs up for Ballistol. I use one of "Oaklyn (6Pk) 14 Oz Plastic Squeeze Bottles" for my Ballistol and other oils, on my workbench. Works really well

[@bobrobertlarsson1235]

What a beautiful perspective. :) Your words really moved me. And you had an Axe made here i Sweden too! :)

[@OutdoorGearAddiction]

"Manly Manners" and planting a small seed of Christian faith. Very cool. Way to use your platform for the greater good. Subscribed!

[@pontafbk]

Wow i love the "Dalahäst" in the background ! :D

[@DavyCrosier]

I also really like using Rem-Oil on my axes. Wonderful video!

[@cloudvii7777]

You bring joy. Thank you

[@buckan8r999]

nice video. thanks for sharing the manly manners. excellent finish

[@Dman-mr7nb]

I've had great luck using PENATROL oil paint additive on axe or shovels and great for keep splinters from forming on fiberglass ladders.

[@leekollar3298]

Good video Cody! I'm going to have to check into the oil rather than the LP

[@spicychiliboy7481]

This is the Bob Ross for axes and leather

[@matthewmosley5693]

What a beautiful axe , thanks for the great tips .

[@CFairNH]

An axe video, and Manley Manors. A great combination, keep up the great videos.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Way to hack away at those ax care chores! Enjoyed the vid!

[@johnryan6456]

Thank you wranglerstar. This old video is relevant and helpful to me. So many lessons to be learned in one sitting.

[@ericl7917]

I'll have to try the obenaufs on my holsters....on a side note about what you said at the end of the vid on worries and life. I lost my job on my wedding day, seemed like the end of the world for me and my wife. Two kids and a new job later, we're still not out of the woods yet but just spending the time I have with my family and the worries kind of melt away.....at least for the moment. Thanks for your vids, I always learn a lot.

[@onceuponajeep5270]

Great episode. I loved it, good talking points at the end.

[@gregoutdoorsman4598]

My two favorite video elements, axe stuff and manly manners!!

[@jjjjjjjjrifufjssjosskenf]

Great video. I trick I learned from working with horses is always clean your leather with Murphy’s oil soap. Also, you should never store your knives/axes in their leather sheaths when not being used. Keep up the great work!

[@Hi.Im.Levi.]

But. If you’re using it. How can you use it through the sheath?! Stop talking crazy

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Leather can make it rust.

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate greetings from Spain

[@Rspruill38]

Amazing lesson brother. Thank you.

[@sloanIrrigation]

I make my own. Heat 4 tablespoons beeswax, two tablespoons virgin unrefined coconut oil, one tablespoon black seed oil(cumin seed oil), one tablespoon lemon balm oil. Mix well and allow to harden. Great for treating leather, wood, steel, boots, canvas. I treat myKnives, knife sheaths,axes, rifles, pistols, you name it. When you're finished, rub into your hands and face and any other parts of your body thats dried or chapped. I make this stuff and hand it out as gifts to friends and family. People love it. I do use BLO initially on all wood in multiple applications until saturated but after that, all I own gets this natural balm once annually. This natural balm does not spoil or turn rancid. I never have issues with mold, dry rot or rust. I also use it on my wood shop tools, planes, saws, bench vises etc.

[@UnstoppableTramp]

I like the sound of this.

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Happy Monday Wranglerstar

[@elliottdmann]

An apt reminder, and a great point about stewardship. I'm putting axe care on my to-do list for this week.

[@erikolsen6269]

Thanks for this informative video, man

[@DeePsix501]

FINALLY back in the shop

[@ebony5766]

Excellent video Cody, I so enjoy your opinions and outlook on life.

[@cruelpower1]

When i seen the title i taught you were going to juggle axes or something. Im a little disappointed :(

[@Ian-gi4th]

@readme info grammar police

[@woodlandsnorth]

Nice work on the maintenance! Some good advice, too.

[@sweatygoats96]

Subscribed after the second video I watched. Love it so far!

[@nicolaasporter3215]

After having your Hoffman axe for a bit now. What are you feelings about the quality and performance?

[@wranglerstar]

I haven't really used it,

[@elemental4rce]

why?

[@elemental4rce]

@D B would have thought considering the calibre of axe that it is he might give it some attention. Even if he's not keen on it I'm sure liam hoffman would love an honest review so he can do even better in the future. As he has already with some of his other axe models

[@elemental4rce]

@D B you could well be right! I'm probably closer to 37 than 370 haha

[@happyfamily7035]

I was wondering the same. I would like to see more of that axe.

[@joolwing]

Love the prep for winter videos

[@asgkllngfxxhkkvxdhkkbhjllnvcg]

Great video, even if i dont need an axe is still cool to watch.

[@douglasr.c.5622]

Dude.... You have an obsession with axes !!!

[@baldomerogarza1458]

Glad I found your channel. Love your videos

[@mcapo1473]

Awesome video, thank you so much for all the knowledge you share! What is the knife you're using? I love the shape of it! Keep up the good work, greetings from the UK

[@kevinthewanderingwoodchuck2586]

Back to axes!!! I boy o boy o boy!!! Thanks Cody!

[@alpine1600s]

"Youth is wasted by the Young." Help them not waste it.

[@wheeler7973]

I hope you are having a great Labor Day sir! Thanks for the great words

[@harashiSAN]

it is very important to pass these trades on to the young. everyone thinks they can just use the internet how to do anything, but it takes much more experience than just that one google search or video.

[@adkmtns5726]

The Obenauf's LP is excellent for coating a blade to prevent rust. And its better for the interior of the sheath when you sheath the blade.

[@alvindueck8227]

Buy nice or buy twice. You've got some nice axes there, Cody. If you'd boil raw linseed oil, would that be the same as what you used to get? I'm pushin' 40, I don't look anything near that age. I act a bit younger and I spend some time now and then with younger people. Good to keep that young spirit. Sure makes for a gooder life. Thanks, Cody, for the Manly Manners. That's a good little book. Always waiting for that

[@herbvergara1]

Isopropyl alcohol (found in hand sanitizer) is a great solvent for tree sap. Definitely need oil afterwoods though due to drying effect.

[@BabakPA]

Thanks for the video Cody🙏🏻

[@chuckzechman7390]

Love Manly Manners. God Bless Brother!

[@robertr2731]

Great video, thank you!

[@camgere]

Rags soaked with linseed oil pose a fire hazard because they provide a large surface area for rapid oxidation. The oxidation of linseed oil is exothermic, which may lead to spontaneous combustion. The worst thing you can do is put them in an airtight container (unless it is fireproof). Definitely not a zip lock bag. After starting a fire in a garbage can, I read up on it.

[@iSpike]

FanBloodyTastic information my friend. 10/10 from outback Western Australia

[@stf2400]

New subscriber, found your channel by accident. Love your videos and thank you for letting us be a part of your life.

[@jptelthorst]

Tried and True Danish Oil. It’s a polymerized linseed oil with no heavy metal dryers and is food contact safe. More expensive than BLO at the hardware store but worth it for some people.

[@FerociousSniper]

I like how you mentioned stewardship as a skill. Seems like no one these days has very well developed stewardship skills.

[@martinrice6541]

Great observation! I love using that word too.

[@imperial9193]

Didn't we read that page already in a previous Manly Manners or am I crazy?

[@peninsulahomerenovations9680]

Yes I remembered so scrolled through to see if I was crazy haha.

[@alexandercialone9934]

Yeah

[@TJ-iq8nw]

he did, maybe last year though

[@Long_Boring_Days]

Another awesome axe video!

[@3Godfree]

Well said Cody, I needed to hear that.

[@wilder6891]

Would really like to see an update to the best axe under $50 from 2014. Especially after the Bacho situation.

[@codyprince8351]

I’ve been a subscriber for four years

[@kc4736]

Why are these videos so good?

[@chiefof]

I think because they are well edited and photographed and-most importantly-Cody has the knack of being able to make it seem that he is talking to YOU face to face.

[@demolitionwilliams7419]

I love this channel

[@smercho]

You Have an LP small forest axe Wow! That is to be a workhorse, and a very valuable tool in the long run!

[@jamesbrandmair9797]

@wranglerstar, have you ever reviewed the Karesuando Big Axe?

[@runwillrobinson]

Here is an axe trick for you. Abe Lincoln was known to show his strength while campaigning by holding a double-bit axe straight out in front of him. He is said to be able to talk and not make faces while doing it too. In other words, he made it look easy. Try it! It is harder than it sounds. Cody. I bet you could come close.

[@ja1creative]

Well done and well said.

[@christopheryuro5840]

Ballistiol is great stuff. Look out for that mark out blue!

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@murphymmc]

Considering that the tanning process is designed to remove natural oils, fats and moisture, it becomes a good way to prematurely breakdown the leather by re-adding "oils". Suppleness is not always a desired trait in tanned leathers. Stiffness in hiking boots will add support, suppleness in your purse is nice. You are much better suited to find waxes that preserve and protect without breaking down the leather or stitching. Sure, Ballistol is a wonderful product, I love the stuff, but it won't become intimate with my leather gear. Sno-Seal is one that comes to mind that is excellent for keeping leather in pristine condition. Ask a good boot manufacturer what they recommend, unless they've come up with some synthetics that don't start to break down the leather you'll most likely get an answer that avoids oils.

[@rustyshackleford498]

murphymb Nick's Boots, White's Boots and Danner Boots all recommend Obenauf's.

[@kajgloersen1479]

Like your dalahäst in the background.

[@rjtumble]

James Wright (wood by wright) did a video on making his own boiled linseed oil where he added beeswax. He uses it for the handles of his tools. You might check it out, see if you like it.

[@Kraakesolv]

Ballistol ❤️ Use it for all my metal hardware, including guns. After a while they get the surface like an old skillet saturated with oils.

[@johannesmuller1288]

Kraakesolv just a good german product

[@AustinBR]

you need a vintage Snow and Neally axe. I have heard they have been bought by an Amish family after having some financial issues in the last few years (apparently quality is back up and all made in USA now. my 3-4 axes from them are over 15 years old and made before the changeover. They are fantastic and beautifully built. I have a husdon bay camp axe, a full size 3lb and a smaller 1and1/3 i think, slightly smaller standard axe. You definitely need to try and revew them.

[@Vamp_Tepez]

Personally my axes are used year round. But I do oil my handles 1-2 times a year. Clean any sheaths with saddle soap. And keep the heads sharp and clean. Long storage I put linseed oil on the metal to make a barrier.