I think this is one of your best videos. Less talk and all action. Your explanatory notes helped with the less talk part and the music was great. Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan. I'm not for no talk, just less. Thanks.
Sometimes you are a bit preachy, sometimes I find your series go on a bit too much but my god you know how to make a handle making video. Love how relaxing, interesting and accessible you make this seem. You have turned it into a pleasure.
You have a real talent when it comes to making these handles. I am always amazed when I watch you widdle away at a blank and turn it into such a beautiful and purposeful creation. God has blessed you in more ways than you know!
I'm so glad you posted this, I'm a stonemason and I just bought a new 3lb hammer head from Trow & Holden I didn't care for the handles they sell I prefer about an 8 1/2" long handle and want to make my own, this video has given me the inspiration and motivation to do so......just gotta find some hickory stock. Thank you
Very smooth and relaxing. Thank you. Just what I needed for my lunch video. I enjoy all your videos but this and your getting back to basics(? The video where you square and joint a log using the traditional tools) are my favorites. Thank you.
I love your videos! there is something really poetic about it, the music of the intro, the way you work with only hand tools, like a really traditional way. I really appreciate this about all your videos. Thx for sharing!
I liked this video a lot. It was a good change of pace. I love the usual stuff on the channel, but every once in a while, the move back to something quiet and simple is refreshing. Thanks for the content!
You know I when back and watched the back to basics series and it was just as good now as it was then; It's hard to believe how the channel has grown since then. great video.
Beautifully shot and edited. The audio quality is awesome as well, I enjoy the relaxing sounds of the woodshop. I had a wooden spokeshave just like yours, with the worn down concave area in front of the blade. It was usable in this condition, but took some mighty thick shavings if I wasn't careful with it. I cut a notch into the beech wood to remove the section of the wood that was worn out and inlayed a new piece of hardwood to repair the area, it cut much better after that!
Of all the videos you've done, Cody, this one is among my favourites. It reminds me very much of the Neeman Tools videos, which I adore. Simplicity is sometimes the greatest beauty. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you reminded us of the proper species of wood too use on a wooden handled lever tool Cody, thanks. I heard some people use Ash, for even much longer, more stressed swinging type tools. Ash is great for a perfectly straight handle, But no other hardwood splits more easily. It's splitting properties are very similar to cedar. Great job. Thanks for sharing Cody
Ash has been used in Europe for thousands of years for tool handles. Only in recent years we've been getting American hickory. The hickory is stronger but some traditional tool makers still prefer Ash, I'm not sure if European ash and American ash are the same.
Yes, we know this. It was a reference to an inside joke. We have white ash and black ash here in the adirondack mountains. I own a sawmill and actually sell white ash, or swamp ash. Most black ash goes to making large and small baskets and backpacks and such, very flexible when beaten to a pulp. Yet super strong and long lasting.
+HOSSMCGILLICUTTI Thanks Hoss, (fraxinus excelsior) common ash is found across Europe, from the Artic circle to Turkey. It's the most common tree in the British Isles but is currently under threat from disease. its great for furniture, tool and sports handles. It also makes the perfect firewood, it burns hot for a long time and you can burn it green. I still don't know the difference between our ash and yours as we only have the one here as a native tree.
I really like the silent video...simple and classy. Btw just finished the book "Modern Homesteading. I really enjoyed getting to know all of you through it. I especially enjoyed walking with you through the story of your spiritual journey. Special kudos to Mrs.Wranglerstar on the book.
Excellent video! Currently restoring a True Temper roofing hatchet and this is exactly the style of coke bottle handle I had in mind. I'll be using birch, as hickory is pretty hard to get in my area (and too expensive to order! haha).
I'm so glad I watched this one. Thank you. I was looking on how to hand form a hammer handle, and I have the exact same tool, and also a vintage Stanley X3C spoke shaver. I have never used either, as they were inherited from my Dad when he died recently. I think I'll use my little 25cm bandsaw to get the initial shape.
Great video, the simplest ones are always the most inspiring. Is there any need to use the same wood species for the wedge or can it be any harder wood? i.e could you use a contrasting walnut?
(IE poplar) meaning a wood a bit softer than the handled wood. This will allow the grain from the handle material bite into the wedge for a higher friction hold. Now of course the only difference would probably be that a hardwood wedge may bounce more upon installation. And that a softwood wedge fills the voids between the handle and wedge better. Its really more personal preference than anything.
also a little handle hack. if you use a contrasted piece of wood for the wedge like walnut or poplar (Poplar works fine if you use a good quality wood) not the crappy ones you usually use in handles. the contrast between the two woods will help if you need to remove the wedge for some reason, because you can see the different color shavings.
Thanks for the video, Cody. The sound of a spokeshave or a drawknife is very calming to me for some reason. What is the name of that song? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
I wish I knew what became of my spoke shave, gave it away I think, now I really wish I had it back. Never knew how versatile a tool it is. Now that I've gotten the bug to resurrect old axes and hammers it would be good to have one again.Gabby
+DraaxLP Draxx!!!! no way do you watch WS! its all about inertia in this case the head was to light to counter the inertia of the handle.I got a channel about blacksmithing if you are interested at all,i have videos that kind of explain basic blacksmith techniques/tools.forge/anvil/tooling.might add a little depth to the use of forges and smithies in ARK unless you already know a bit about metal work.
I think you handled that well... Great job! without your videos I would go crazy over here in Abu Dhabi, I can never get back to the family and homestead fast enough. Thanks again!
I love these videos sir. just you workin on a project with one of your favorite songs playin. thats how I work. just makes for a nice video to watch. thank you.
I enjoy these videos when it's just plan content. No begging for tools with small hints , likes, subscribers, money, book buying, store buying, shirt buying. The youtube of old when it was like hangout with a friend or neighbor without having to pay them, or them trying to convince you that their "job" is you hangout with them. Great video.
+Aaron Aneloski That's part of the channel - guessing the music. If you check the comments people list the artist - you can likely find it there...MrsW
I think you handled that pretty well... great work as always sir. I have all the time in the world over here in Abu Dhabi, but when I am home, its full time homesteading (our version) ;) thank you for keeping me entertained. Work hard, stay humble. cheers
What about coating the handle with linseed oil before setting the head? Or would not be a good idea to coat the area where the head makes contact with the handle?
Very nice, I half expected it to be aluminum from the billet in the title. I guess that was probably mil spec aerospace grade billet hickory though ;) That was a really nice format for a nice quick video while I have my morning coffee.
Nice looking hammer i wouldn't have thought the head was heavy enough to seat itself properly the way you hung it but it looks great. The silent videos remind me a bit of jimmy diresta
varun009 I KNOW!! Her voice is Beautiful! I tried to use shazam but the tool sounds in the back ground threw it off and it couldn't figure it out... =(. I wish they would tell us because nobody in the comments seems to know.
I just love these vids.. Thank you! This is how i found you the first time when i wanted to make a axe handle. The sound of wood shavings soothes me :)
These are some of my favorite videos, no words. The craftsman with his tools and the artist with their camera angles tells the whole story
I think this is one of your best videos. Less talk and all action. Your explanatory notes helped with the less talk part and the music was great. Don't get me wrong. I'm a fan. I'm not for no talk, just less. Thanks.
Over the years I watched you make handles for various tools and you just keep getting better and better. I always enjoy them. Thank you.
It might sound silly but, simple videos like that make me feel peaceful.
Thank you for sharing your time and for the care you put in to your work.
+Brother Hiram thank you
It is a pleasure to see the impact Casey Niestat has had on your film making. I enjoy your work. Thank you
+Mike Hammack thank you
Sometimes you are a bit preachy, sometimes I find your series go on a bit too much but my god you know how to make a handle making video. Love how relaxing, interesting and accessible you make this seem. You have turned it into a pleasure.
A wonderful work of art Cody. I love the attention to detail and the palm swell on that hammer is beautiful!
Reminds me of the old vids that I subscribed for in the first place.
+Jordan Peck ^^ This.
Even though Cody may never admit it, he's an artist. His work, these videos, seemingly everything he does is a work of art.
Beautiful work. I admire your ability to do such work. Not a word said just the actions of your hands and tools. Simply beautiful
It was very relaxing watching the handle take shape. The whole process was very enjoyable, it really takes the edge off the stressful day.
Thanks
You have a real talent when it comes to making these handles. I am always amazed when I watch you widdle away at a blank and turn it into such a beautiful and purposeful creation. God has blessed you in more ways than you know!
I'm so glad you posted this, I'm a stonemason and I just bought a new 3lb hammer head from Trow & Holden I didn't care for the handles they sell I prefer about an 8 1/2" long handle and want to make my own, this video has given me the inspiration and motivation to do so......just gotta find some hickory stock. Thank you
Nice bit of dual artistry in both handle design and film; lovely to watch.
Very smooth and relaxing. Thank you. Just what I needed for my lunch video. I enjoy all your videos but this and your getting back to basics(? The video where you square and joint a log using the traditional tools) are my favorites. Thank you.
I love your videos! there is something really poetic about it, the music of the intro, the way you work with only hand tools, like a really traditional way. I really appreciate this about all your videos.
Thx for sharing!
I liked this video a lot. It was a good change of pace. I love the usual stuff on the channel, but every once in a while, the move back to something quiet and simple is refreshing. Thanks for the content!
I'll say this again .... This is so relaxing to watch! Well done Cody!
Great video! I could watch videos like this all day for some reason.
These videos are great. I prefer just watching and hearing the natural sounds without having everything explained. So relaxing. Thanks :)
You know I when back and watched the back to basics series and it was just as good now as it was then; It's hard to believe how the channel has grown since then. great video.
There are times in life that does not require a Play by Play; Thanks
The art of craftsmanship speaks for itself
Don't get me wrong. I enjoy most of your videos..and I especially like ones like this, with no dialoge. Quiet and thoughtful story telling...well done
Beautifully shot and edited. The audio quality is awesome as well, I enjoy the relaxing sounds of the woodshop.
I had a wooden spokeshave just like yours, with the worn down concave area in front of the blade. It was usable in this condition, but took some mighty thick shavings if I wasn't careful with it.
I cut a notch into the beech wood to remove the section of the wood that was worn out and inlayed a new piece of hardwood to repair the area, it cut much better after that!
What a pleasurable 4 minutes! Thanks for the video.
Love this video style. I dig the talking ones also, but this one was just a pleasure to watch from start to finish. Well done.
These kind of videos are so enjoyable. Watching you work with wood is fantastic.
+PyroShim totally agree
Of all the videos you've done, Cody, this one is among my favourites. It reminds me very much of the Neeman Tools videos, which I adore. Simplicity is sometimes the greatest beauty.
Thank you for sharing.
This really helped to put me in a state of peace when needed this afternoon. Perfect timing. Thank you Wranglerstar!
+Seth Thomas Thanks Seth.
Glad you reminded us of the proper species of wood too use on a wooden handled lever tool Cody, thanks. I heard some people use Ash, for even much longer, more stressed swinging type tools. Ash is great for a perfectly straight handle, But no other hardwood splits more easily. It's splitting properties are very similar to cedar. Great job. Thanks for sharing Cody
Ash has been used in Europe for thousands of years for tool handles. Only in recent years we've been getting American hickory. The hickory is stronger but some traditional tool makers still prefer Ash, I'm not sure if European ash and American ash are the same.
Yes, we know this. It was a reference to an inside joke. We have white ash and black ash here in the adirondack mountains. I own a sawmill and actually sell white ash, or swamp ash. Most black ash goes to making large and small baskets and backpacks and such, very flexible when beaten to a pulp. Yet super strong and long lasting.
+HOSSMCGILLICUTTI I'd like to know where on the West Coast he's getting the hickory. Maybe by mail from the east?
+HOSSMCGILLICUTTI Thanks Hoss, (fraxinus excelsior) common ash is found across Europe, from the Artic circle to Turkey. It's the most common tree in the British Isles but is currently under threat from disease.
its great for furniture, tool and sports handles. It also makes the perfect firewood, it burns hot for a long time and you can burn it green. I still don't know the difference between our ash and yours as we only have the one here as a native tree.
Ya east coast. Probably Not Tennessee, hate to say it but thats a sales gimmick. But, they have big fir and western pine. Big red Cedar.
I really like the silent video...simple and classy. Btw just finished the book "Modern Homesteading. I really enjoyed getting to know all of you through it. I especially enjoyed walking with you through the story of your spiritual journey. Special kudos to Mrs.Wranglerstar on the book.
Excellent video! Currently restoring a True Temper roofing hatchet and this is exactly the style of coke bottle handle I had in mind. I'll be using birch, as hickory is pretty hard to get in my area (and too expensive to order! haha).
I'm so glad I watched this one. Thank you.
I was looking on how to hand form a hammer handle, and I have the exact same tool, and also a vintage Stanley X3C spoke shaver. I have never used either, as they were inherited from my Dad when he died recently.
I think I'll use my little 25cm bandsaw to get the initial shape.
Love these quiet tool-making vids Cody. Beautiful job for a nice little hammer handle.
Great video super nice handle true craftsmanship at its finest
Very enjoyable video, thanks for posting it. I enjoy the peaceful stories from time to time.
Great video, the simplest ones are always the most inspiring. Is there any need to use the same wood species for the wedge or can it be any harder wood? i.e could you use a contrasting walnut?
Iv actually read that a softer wood IE poplar is a better choice as softer woods bite more and will expand more when linseed oiled.
+Cameron McPeak Poplar is not a better choice than Hickory or say Ash,
(IE poplar) meaning a wood a bit softer than the handled wood. This will allow the grain from the handle material bite into the wedge for a higher friction hold. Now of course the only difference would probably be that a hardwood wedge may bounce more upon installation. And that a softwood wedge fills the voids between the handle and wedge better. Its really more personal preference than anything.
also a little handle hack. if you use a contrasted piece of wood for the wedge like walnut or poplar (Poplar works fine if you use a good quality wood) not the crappy ones you usually use in handles. the contrast between the two woods will help if you need to remove the wedge for some reason, because you can see the different color shavings.
Great video Cody, letting the craft itself do the talking... beautiful work.
Inspiring! I love these videos! Thank you for taking the time to produce them. I have learned so much from you and your family.
I have watched almost all of your videos. I would put this one in the top 10 easy! Keep it up Cody.
Loved the video, thanks. Any chance you could tell me/us who that was singing, it would be greatly appreciated.
Different but interesting without music. You become better and better in filming with every video!
Nice work Cody....absolute pleasure to watch....God bless.
"power tools?! Cody dont need no stinking power tools!"
Lovely little hammer, nice handle . looking forward to more blacksmithing videos from you ;) thanks for posting ...
Thanks for the video, Cody. The sound of a spokeshave or a drawknife is very calming to me for some reason. What is the name of that song? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
I was thinking the exact same thing! Did you by chance ever find out the name of the song and or the singer?
Beautiful craftsmanship, Cody.
+Alvin Dueck Thank you Alvin.
Cool change of pace Cody, I didn't expect this kind of video from your channel. Keep trying new things. I enjoyed it.
sweet palm swell, you made it look so easy too! nicely done mate
silent craftsman theater. I do love these vids, thank you.
I wish I knew what became of my spoke shave, gave it away I think, now I really wish I had it back. Never knew how versatile a tool it is. Now that I've gotten the bug to resurrect old axes and hammers it would be good to have one again.Gabby
Camera angles are perfect in this video!
I like to see these type's of videos from you simple to understand. like " Something from nothing" or "How to make a leather axe sheath" .
I love these handle making videos so much, I'm glad you made one again. I liked how it was similar to the Neeman birth of a tool vids.
Wow. What a beautiful handle. Great job. Thanks again for another great video.
Simply elegant.
Just finished doing the same with a ball pein hammer that has to be over 100 yrs old. BLO and hickory - nice !
No Wranglerstar makers mark ???!!! It is a a great video to watch - so relaxing. Gread job as always!
Everything beautifully done. Thanks
I have often seen you seat the heads by holding them and hitting the bottom. Was the head on this one to light to do this?
+DraaxLP Draxx!!!! no way do you watch WS! its all about inertia in this case the head was to light to counter the inertia of the handle.I got a channel about blacksmithing if you are interested at all,i have videos that kind of explain basic blacksmith techniques/tools.forge/anvil/tooling.might add a little depth to the use of forges and smithies in ARK unless you already know a bit about metal work.
Somebody watched Diresta's fireman's axe video...
Awesome and beautiful , how can people not like this video?
I think you handled that well... Great job! without your videos I would go crazy over here in Abu Dhabi, I can never get back to the family and homestead fast enough. Thanks again!
I love these videos sir. just you workin on a project with one of your favorite songs playin. thats how I work. just makes for a nice video to watch. thank you.
there is such beauty in work like this, Thanks Cody!
Wood-shop projects are officially back.
Thanks for the video my brother 🙏 love it
Excellent as always. I really like that little hammer.
Beautiful video, love the spokeshave... Can't wait to see you make the Paul sellars rabbet plane (please)
+HikeandgoSeek Thank you. I'll be uploading a video review of this spoke shave tomorrow,
Great little hammer you have done thank you and keep up the great work.
I enjoy these videos when it's just plan content. No begging for tools with small hints , likes, subscribers, money, book buying, store buying, shirt buying. The youtube of old when it was like hangout with a friend or neighbor without having to pay them, or them trying to convince you that their "job" is you hangout with them. Great video.
+wranglerstar It would be nice if you added what the music is in your videos into the info below it. Thanks
+Aaron Aneloski That's part of the channel - guessing the music. If you check the comments people list the artist - you can likely find it there...MrsW
I used "sound hound" and did a google search of the lyrics and came up with nothing.
I read quite a few of the comments but will look a bit more
+varun009 same as I got
+varun009 I'm sorry. I actually don't know or I'd tell you. Cody's not with me right now. MrsW
Good one Wranglestar. Thank you.
I think you handled that pretty well... great work as always sir. I have all the time in the world over here in Abu Dhabi, but when I am home, its full time homesteading (our version) ;) thank you for keeping me entertained. Work hard, stay humble. cheers
Awesome video, awesome recording and editing as well. Super impressed.
Beautiful workmanship!
+Andrea Arzensek thanks
Nice video! What ever became of the tree house electrical system? And might as well ask how's the kitchen coming along?
Noticed that was not seated on the shoulder. Is that on purpose or the way it's supposed to be done?
I have a hickory tree or two on my property, and hope to make some handles myself out of that wood, but haven't started yet!
You would almost think you have done that before. :) Great job, thanks for sharing!
The videos with no talking are nice and relaxing
What about coating the handle with linseed oil before setting the head? Or would not be a good idea to coat the area where the head makes contact with the handle?
That was a work of art. Nice job
Nice work Cody...really enjoyed
Another classic! Love these videos!
Very nice, I half expected it to be aluminum from the billet in the title. I guess that was probably mil spec aerospace grade billet hickory though ;) That was a really nice format for a nice quick video while I have my morning coffee.
+Widget Works Manufacturing Inc. Thank you. The term billet does not only apply to aluminum,
+Wranglerstar Very peaceful video. I loved it.
Nice and simple videos. Just how I like it!
Nice looking hammer i wouldn't have thought the head was heavy enough to seat itself properly the way you hung it but it looks great. The silent videos remind me a bit of jimmy diresta
outstanding video,it reminded me of john neeman's birth of a tool series.
getting pretty artsy fartsy with these videos now... lol nice job looks great!
Just a stunning video it's silence spoke volumes....very nice indeed
Glad to see you putting that little spoke shave to use. Thank you this made my afternoon. How did you put an edge on it?
+aleiweke The sharpening video will go live in a few days,
+boguscharlie I never noticed that before. I went back and checked a few videos and they do end with a comma. Maybe its code for something,
so relaxing like watching Bob Ross paint, love this style of video very informative without any words.
I like a lot of the music you use. Could you write in the song and band names in your video descriptions, please?
+Christian Bernier I liked this one too. Let me know if you figure out who it is please.
+Christian Bernier They wont tell us who it is! MrsW told me to check the comments! Can't figure it out!
varun009
I KNOW!! Her voice is Beautiful! I tried to use shazam but the tool sounds in the back ground threw it off and it couldn't figure it out... =(. I wish they would tell us because nobody in the comments seems to know.
@@mitchellstump6730 any luck??
I still would love to know what song is in this video. Who the writer is, the album name.....pretty please?!😁🙏
love this kind of video peace and quiet
Wow Cody, You make that look so easy..
No words needed Mr W great video.
Simple perfection, well played sir
I just love these vids.. Thank you! This is how i found you the first time when i wanted to make a axe handle. The sound of wood shavings soothes me :)
Great video - thank you!! Very captivating!