Wranglerstar's Top 5 Axe Tricks

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[@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?

[@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.

[@thereallukeseddon]

What would be the logistics of boiling your own linseed oil?

[@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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[@seanmurphy2784]

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[@seanmurphy2784]

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[@seanmurphy2784]

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[@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.

[@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....

[@lukeknezevic7267]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

Just a slight health worry I had for you...have you ever had a head injury or slight stroke? Just that, in the opening shot to camera, your expressions were a little uneven, with your face left side mostly un-moving. Have a look back at it and perhaps get yourself checked out. Stay well Cody.

[@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.

[@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

[@OutdoorGearAddiction]

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

[@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.

[@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. 👌🏼

[@bobmccann1886]

I'm still waiting for the 5 things you can do to your axe to upgrade it? I watched one two and I think three? But where is four and five??

[@jamesbrandmair9797]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@alpine1600s]

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

[@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.

[@captainamer71]

I enjoy wranglerstar but why would I put my axes etc away during the winter? That is when I use them the most.

[@pontafbk]

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

[@colinvargo3418]

Be careful with the BLO as it can self ignite. Dispose of the soaked rags safely.

[@camgere]

True. I threw away a rag with BLO on it in a closed trash can. The next time I went to throw something out I noticed that the rag had caught fire and there was a bunch of ash around. Luckily nothing else in the can caught fire. An enclosed area is much more dangerous than a well ventilated area. I've never had a piece of wood with BLO on it ignite, but I now leave them in a well ventilated area at least overnight.

[@brycegreen8900]

Co-worker burnt his fiance's house down from a linseed rag left on the deck.

[@prdoohan]

BLO rags make good fire lighters. I toss them under the kindling

[@asgkllngfxxhkkvxdhkkbhjllnvcg]

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

[@johnnycad8055]

I do like me some axes!

[@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.

[@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.

[@alonsoquesada1136]

Please do an axe resto / collab with Diresta

[@oscarrodwell3293]

Jimmy "DiResta" is a jumped up fool who is obsessed with his own name. (Puts it in every video title) and he doesnt know anything about axes. Putting a steel handle on and axe? Ye great idea jimmy. The worst part is that he thinks he knows everything. But still everyone loves him

[@oscarrodwell3293]

@D B who is the village fool. Me or him?

[@oscarrodwell3293]

@D B lol. No u m8. 1v1 me

[@MAGA33321]

Oscar Rodwell I agree your the fool your hating on the guy. Don’t be so jealous.

[@Max-kw4px]

If you look at the MSDS Ballistol is essentially mineral oil with a bunch of alcohols/solvents that make it work well as a cleaner for gunpowder/gunk. I'd imagine alcohols/solvents on leather would be bad news and dry it out - especially if you put it on thick and put the leather sheath on right away! If all you're doing is sealing the steel, why not just use pure mineral oil or even just the linseed oil that you already have out? Also, a lot of guys swear by a product called 'Boeshield T9' as a more durable wax-based steel sealer/rust preventor; other just use good old paste wax.

[@iSpike]

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

[@wildoutdoors]

These aren’t “tricks” it’s more or less how to care for your axe/ sheath. Been watching your videos the past few months.. and I’ve come to learn a majority of the titles have nothing to do with the video. Most of the time the content is okay (interesting/ potentially useful) but the more I come across it, the more it seems off putting. I think everyone would appreciate some accuracy.

[@andregrodahn461]

Mr W dont know if you allready know it or if the ballistol-company offers it in USA: the smell of ballistol is "artificial", wanted and not nessesary for its performance. In germany there is a not smelly Version of ballistol available, they sell it as smelless trap oil. The product is called "Ballistol Fallenöl" in germany that translates to trapoil. Just for info ;)

[@dash8465]

Dont listen to a word of this leather care advise if you carry your axe strapped to the side of a $200 Vanquest or similar backpack. Scraping? Oil slicks everywhere? I'd rather just buy a new sheath every few years than have to forsever deal with a slim mess and oily fingers every time I thouch it. Put a *little bit* of your favorite leather oil on the inside using a popsicle stick to reach the crevices, treat and polish the oustside like a pair of shoes, clean sap off of the head and handle with alcohol on a rag, use fine steel wool on the handle and follow up with BLO.

[@Jinjameson17189]

‘Some mad coin’ CODY THE ROADIE hehehe

[@antaress8128]

Guys I could use some help. I oiled my axe handle but didn't wipe the oil properly and now it is sticky. How can I fix it? Do I scrape it again with knife or sand paper or steel wool? Or it will dry out eventually. It's been a week and it is still sticky.

[@kristianapettersson]

What happened from "dont look at things from a man's point of view, put yourself in your wife's point of view, see how you would like some of the things she has to put up with"? didnt care to comment on that? That is one of the single most empathic things from the pre 1940's, and it goes unnoticed.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@spicychiliboy7481]

This is the Bob Ross for axes and leather

[@FordBronco1972]

I have asked before and am again :) Have you ever reviewed axes by Council Tools ? They have a saddle double bit axe that I would like to hear your thoughts on!

[@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

[@alyounger563]

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

[@herbvergara1]

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

[@davehumpleby3440]

I can't agree more with the philosophy of stewardship. I too find sharpening and maintaining hand-crafted tools relaxing and therapeutic. They're prized possessions that will outlast me and hopefully be used, loved and cared for by the next generation.

[@terinamike]

Too weird. Just received my double ax sheath and was thinking about this very subject

[@smercho]

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

[@JapanScott1]

If you ever feel the need to get rid of one of your GB Small Forest Axes, I'd gladly take it for you! :-)

[@tylermoody1130]

Wranglerstar: What do you think of the Wetterlings Back country ax? Good ax?

[@VinnieChenzo]

@wranglestar is there a reason why you would not use mink oil for the leather? Also i have noticed that people don't use tung oil for the wood. Is there a reason for that?

[@dustinbarkes4936]

I think Cody would be great in an adult film he could the masculine lumber paid to come cut down a tree......

[@southerncountryboy8]

Ballistol smells like rancid gym shocks. Not a pleasant smell at all, it's pretty strange. Useful stuff tho

[@89bavaro89]

"you get oily feet for a couple days..." Haha!

[@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.

[@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.

[@alexwright9919]

Can we campaign for this video to be renamed "How to massage your axe"

[@zabik99]

So what do I do with my Fiskars axe which has no wood or leather sheath? haha, knew this would bug him =P

[@MaxS535]

i was expecting things like spins and stuff, not care guide. whoops, good vid tho

[@freethinker5225]

Would you say soaking a brand new head in linseed oil for a day would reinforce the wood in the eye and soak in better?

[@VexChoccyMilk]

In the future, I saw someone rub fat into the pine sap and it took it right off without taking off the old oil finish.

[@csabagyarmathy6386]

So what's the problem with soaking the axe head in water because it's loose?

[@bobrobertlarsson1235]

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

[@scud8851]

Don't use a $500 Jon Deering Knife to clean your axe folks.

[@lastfirst5790]

What if your axe handles has a factory clear coat/sealant on it? Strip it off and start from scratch?

[@buckan8r999]

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

[@appalachiashellfighter2269]

Really late, but could you buy raw linseed oil and boil it yourself so it’s safer for the skin

[@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.

[@wilder6891]

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

[@troysunshine1107]

Came for the axe, stayed for the advice to get along better with women.

[@MansterBear]

Would something like Neatsfoot oil be the same as Obenauf's oil?

[@matthewmosley5693]

What a beautiful axe , thanks for the great tips .

[@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.

[@kajgloersen1479]

Like your dalahäst in the background.

[@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

[@fuzzygreen3634]

This kind of thing drove me crazy as a kid. My Dad would always go through these types of exercises, but he never actually used most of the stuff he had. So pretty much every time I would go to grab a tool or go to use something, it was in long term storage mode and I would grab it unknowingly and get oil all over me or have to spend 30 minutes disarming some elaborate trap. Hope that doesn't happen to Jack LOL

[@mikelockhart9114]

How are the trees you’ve planted doing, How many have survived?

[@jmax857]

Thank God your not wearing the pioneering since 1903 shirt for the tenth video in a row. I was starting to think the laundry machine was broke. Was waiting for the video.

[@vigno001universityofminnes8]

mr. unprofessional “you’re”

[@jmax857]

@@vigno001universityofminnes8 No I meant to say your

[@Thomas-xh4ik]

There this guy I saw at my uncles lake house who looks just like you

[@OnEvenKeel]

Why would you put them away for the winter!!!???

[@troymanning3150]

Oh thank goodness! Seeing that beautiful axe all a mess was making my head hurt

[@agustingomez7172]

Just one question ¿what you do with all axes you buy?

[@ericharden1558]

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

[@mikeclick6668]

Try using car wax on your metal,it lasts a lot longer than oil

[@douglasr.c.5622]

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

[@erikolsen6269]

Thanks for this informative video, man

[@imrandybutternubs4356]

I've always used my gun oil on my axe heads.

[@chuckzechman7390]

Love Manly Manners. God Bless Brother!

[@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

[@wheeler7973]

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

[@stephenstrader1577]

How about tung oil for the handles?

[@manamedan5428]

manly manners is surprisingly progressive

[@David-kg1hc]

Can you use fix n wax for these leather sheaths?

[@TheGateKeeper001]

Mad coin? Urbonics on the homestead?

[@codyprince8351]

I’ve been a subscriber for four years