How to transform a 8 dollar hardware store splitting hatchet into a outstanding carving axe !
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2021
- In this video i show you how to transform a 8 dollar hardware store splitting hatchet into a outstanding carving axe !
👉 In this video i explain the RAG TRICK for sharpening your axe: • Rag Trick: Great techn...
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The trick we can see in the video from 5.07 to 6.42 ?
That was really good. It would not have occurred to me to try that.
what was the black dye? motor oil?
and what does the flame do to it.
what was the type of wax you used there for the handle.
Amazing work, beautiful. love the music too.
@@jayz184 most likely he used a black alcohol based dye, like is used for leather - it absorbs quickly, dries quickly.
There are many wax products that can be used - paste wax is a commonly available one, and you can make your own using beeswax and oils, or just beeswax
How many time it took for this result ? Its amazing.
Folk just doing stuff they like enthusiastically is top tier UA-cam content
Using a rag and file to set bevel: Brilliant! never thought of it
Thank you very much Jonathan!
I use a block of wood.
If you have a spare +40min go for it.
I would have used the angle grinder (bench grinder if you have it) to rough it out then a few min on the file to smooth it, finish with the stone.
I think using something less compressable than a towel would be better to keep your angle consistant. A simple block of wood should work.
The finished result is very nice.
Beautiful work. You remodeled an 8 dollar axe into a 150 dollar axe anyone would be proud to own. Mad skills!
Thank you very much!
And put in 200$ worth of work and tools....
and homie made thousands on this video lmao@@derlowenkonig7971
How creative! I never would have thought to use a folded towel as a brace to get the right angle with the file! Love it!
A very nice axe!!
This is the first time I've seen an axe sharpened like that !
This axe is for fighting.... less weight. ☝
@@jonnes__4657 while your totally correct , this style of Scandinavian style is also known to be great for felling bark from timber quickly, much harder with a wedge (ect.) style axe
@@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat Yes correct, less friction in separating the bark.
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A guy with covered face walks into a store and buys a hatchet. This would be a major news story on 2019.
Endlich mal jemand, der ohne die Hilfe von HightechMaschinen und mit bloßem handwerklichem Talent ein so beeindruckend schönes Handbeil fertigt! Meinen allergrößten Respekt!!
Vielen Dank Martin!
Sehe ich ganz genauso. Top👍🏻
Eine kleine Einkaufsliste wär noch super mit den Lacken, Werkzeugen und Zubehör.
@@FelixImmler wie wäre denn dein Preis dafür ? 🤔😎
Ich habe von der Länge etrachtet die gleiche Axt. Meine ist aber vorne viel wuchtiger und ich kann damit sehr gut spalten.
Wird trotzdem immer ein 8€ Beil bleiben. Der Stahl wird nicht hochwertiger durch das in Form bringen... Ist jetzt eben nur eine gut aussehende billig Axt...
This reminds me of watching my dad in the workshop when I was little. He made all kinds of things and had great skill with leather. He taught me, "a guy can do anything if he just has the tools."
and the time.
@@brandonbowerstx and the knowledge
If it is impossible it will just take longer!
Ihr Vater hat recht, aber etwas Logik und Geschick gehört auch dazu ohne das geht es nicht
Celui qui est habile s`achete des outils, celui qui est maladroit ne s`en achete pas!
The cut to quiet at the whetstone was beautiful. This was inspirational. Nice video.
Thank you!
Makes a pleasant change seing a guy without ALL the tools on the planet in his workshop.Good one!
That cloth sharpening technique blew my mind.
I will do a Video about next friday...
@@FelixImmler I assume you go through files at a fairly rapid rate. My metal shop teacher would have slapped me on the back of the head if he ever caught me going back-and-forth on metal with a file.
Imagine what you would have learned in shop class...
@@titanuranus he was going side to side..
I have to say i like the fact you are showing a sheath being made for the axe.....most restorer's only show the restoration or reconfiguration of the item and nothing else! Thanks!!
Unfortunately he did not include a welt.
Love how excited he gets on making this hatchet into a piece of beauty. Remarkable talent and keep up the great work!
Love the cloth hack for sharpening the hatchet nice one and happy Easter Felix.
Very simple and consistent. Why did I not think of that?
....meine compliments👍👍👍👍👍
So simple and effective. My head just imploded
yes really cool
I'm glad that I learned something today , and this was it !
I'm impressed with how difficult it was to remove the stock head from the handle. I've had cheap axes where the head just wants to fly off with each swipe.
Felix should take notes. The trick is to swing it heavily into lumber for about 5 minutes and voila! The handle start to wiggle a lil. 😉👍
Real Swiss Craftsmanship !
You are the VERY BEST FELIX !!! SCOTT FROM NH.
Thanks a lot dear Scott!
Instantly subbed dude. Real craftsman are rare today. You basically worked with metal (cold) AND wood AND leather on nearly high professional level why smiling AND having a good time ONLY. I'll be damned mate. You are an idol.
How you sharpened the blade just blew my mind! So simple yet effective
Yeah I learned something new. I was like..."Well I'll be damned. "
I saw a few comme ts auding to this and waz like wtf is he gonna do... what am i missi..... well ill be a sonovabitch
Beautiful craftsmenship. I did the same thing a couple years back with what looked like the same cheap Chinese axe. After much work profiling the head and building a custom handle I was quite proud of it. After only a few uses the head broke vertically where the handle was attached. Moral of the story: if your going to invest the time, start with a good piece of steel.
I agree.... But until now i am quite happy with my modified axes. C40 Steel on 53 Rockwell ist okay for my uses...
Exactly what I was thinking, but the cheap one is definitely good to practice on.
all it is is polishing a pile of shit 101
@@pyromoron The Japanese created an art form out of polishing turds. It can be quite profitable. Perspective keep one from becoming a bitter lil troll.
Next time anneal the head 3hrs at 650f (Let cool) then quench temper the edge of the blade at 400f (Purple). They didn't bother.
Fantastic video and result! Thank you so much for showing the way you sharpen the axe!! How clever is that, with the cloth to maintain the different angels! I always have trouble sharpening and for sure I'm going to try that out tomorrow!
Nice workshop and old swiss techniques. I use to remember a swiss friend of mine with your videos, one of my best friends. Sadly he passed a couple of years ago. He used to do a lot of your swiss hacks.
Thanks for teaching us.
Oh no...that's a sad message!
@@FelixImmler You make remember him as happy and calm as you are and I thank you for that. Your videos are very nice 👌 keep on going! I will do your axe 🪓 modification soon.
Love the way you go slow, steady, and smooth. Real Craftsmanship. Nice.
I didn't realize I had watched this before but I enjoyed it just as much the second time. I found an old ax that I had put away a long time ago and I know I've got a couple more someplace else. So when I get a chance I'm going to start working on them and all I can draw inspiration from your video.
Hey Felix. I've only watched a couple of your videos so far. But they were both Gr8. I loved how you used the hand towel to control your filing action. Beautiful
I will be making my new axe, a new are, that I've always wanted. Thank you Sir
Thank you so much for your positive feedback!
I could watch expert craftsman stuff like this almost non-stop
Manual tools and a pile of reclaimed materials in the shop,,, my kinda place !!
Thanks a lot. this is the shop from my youTube friend Jenniswiss ua-cam.com/channels/6By2dBlmhqcuSMPf3K7TMg.html
That was the most satisfying video I´ve seen in a loooong time! That workshop is awesome too. Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship and inspiring us!
Wowww thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!
Thats exactly what i was going to say, superb video.
wow. that last shot of the hatchet before and after is amazing. would definitely want to modify it like that in the future!
Outstanding, Felix!!!!!! That axe is beautiful! Glad you didn't attempt this project using only a Swiss army knife. lol Many thanks to Jenni for letting us see his awesome workshop again too!
Yes... thank you Mr Jenni!!!😂
Das ist doch Mal ein Projekt über die Osterferien! Ist richtig gut geworden!
Ich stolpere regelmäßig wieder über dieses Video. Für jemanden wie mich, der zwei linke Hände hat, ist die Handwerkskunst dahinter einfach Klasse und das Ergebnis wunderschön
Clicked expecting a basic conversion video. What I got was a fantastically edited and very awesome conversion video!
Love the soundtracks and the happy Mr. Bean noises he makes
Fascinating! A little time, a little work, and a tool you can use with real pride. Excellent work.
I've just been transfixed with you fantastic video. Brilliant idea and well presented. Felix you are amazing and I thank you.
Please know that you reach far and wide and you bring education and such joy for many many people.
Thanks you Gray over in the UK!
One helluva workshop.
A beautiful piece of work!
Love your workshop! Hands down the coolest looking shop, and an idea for a mancave look.
Thanks a lot Calin!
If you soak the leather rope in water before you use it , it will shrink as it drys becoming very tight, old native American trick,
Hello Sarah. Thanks a lot for your valuable hint!
Untrue
@@robertfandel9442 it must be true I saw it in an old western,
@@robertfandel9442
Not really, they mix up raw skin with Leather. But Leather also shrinks and hardens while drying.
Even better is using the sinew of the animal. Sinew is the tendon and ligaments of the deer or buffalo. You can use cow sinew. Tendons connect the muscle to bone. Ligaments connect bone to bone. Leather is just processed animal skin.
Sinew is often used for American Indian arrows for their bows. Attaches the flint arrow head to the arrow shaft.
Apply the sinew wet. Wrap very tight. Sinew shrinks as it dries. Once dried it's perminent. When dried it has the color and appearance of dried glue.
LOVE how you use "non tools" (the can) as a tool!
I do the same with my leather work LOL!
Great work. I always like to see anything built by hand. Thanks for sharing
That was a great video and a beautiful final product. Thanks for sharing it!
I have to say, I really appreciate the hard work you put into that axe using tools most anyone can afford.
Thanks a lot Michael!
Absolutely fantastic work and result- Very inspiring, thank you!
probably the coolest music i've heard in a DIY video!
Nice. That's what I'm looking for since I had one similar bought at the local hardware. Will definitely mod mine after this. Thanks bro for sharing. Nice one 👍👍👍
You really turned it into a beauty, congratulations !
Consider to make the leather collar wet before stitching it - leather stretches when wet and tightens up again when drying - it would get rock-solid and not loosen in the rain.
Absolutely brilliant design and workmanship. I’m jealous of your skills.
Beautyfull work! I was doing the same for many objets but I still enjoyed the video and even learned an amazing sharpening method at 5:20 , thank you!
Absolutely amazing! All "by hand" using no sophisticated machine tools. Quite a good video!
Thanks a lot!
The bevelling technique surprised me and the stone walled workshop is beautiful. Great looking axe !
Thank you very much! I show the bevelling technique exactly in the next video!
You do fantastic work, man! Thank you for the video!
My mind is blown on the microfiber/file sharpening technique and the cut off axe handle for the vice work!
Thanks a lot!!
You did a beautiful job transforming this hatchet.
Thanks a lot David!!
Great job eh friend. I happened to have one axe like that and had been eyeing what kind of modification I could work on it for quite a while.. now you are giving me an idea... That method of sharpening also is curiously ingenious.. Congratulations..
I still have my hatchet from my Boy Scout days. My stepdad said I must get a good one. I cut grass for weeks to buy a Swedish made hatchet. The handle is White ash. Still a great tool. Holds a good sharp edge. Circa 1967.
That is awesome!
Remarkable craftsmanship. I would love to learn this skill as a hobby.
Greetings! It is very interesting to see how a skilled person remakes an ax. I also did something similar, since the shape and weight of the finished axes did not suit me. I want to note one feature. When installing the ax handle, it is better to use not a triangular wedge, but a rectangular one. And in the handle itself, cut a trapezoidal slot. So that the expansion would be towards the bottom. In this case, during the introduction of the wedge, the upper part of the handle expands. A very tight connection with the ax head is achieved. There is no need to introduce additional metal parts there. I made the wedge itself from oak, about 8 mm thick. The handle can be made from any hard wood that is not prone to splitting. It is desirable that the grains in the wood of the wedge and the handle be perpendicular. It is also recommended to lubricate the wedge with a rubber solution in an organic solvent before inserting it into the handle. Then small dimensional fluctuations caused by changes in humidity will be compensated by a layer of rubber. It will also provide even more friction between the parts to ensure reliability. The experience of operating such axes has shown that under no circumstances does the handle begin to loosen.
Thanks a lot for your super interesting feedback!
You obviously have no experience setting axe heads, the handle flares just below the head to keep it in place, the triangular wedge flares the top on one axis and the circular metal wedge flares the top on the other axis, creating a super tight fit.
The ax is exposed to strong mechanical influences. In addition, humidity leads to expansion of wood. The triangular wedge has more opportunities to get out of its place. Even the use of metal inserts does not solve this problem dramatically. The use of a wedge in the form of a parallelepiped from solid wood gives such an opportunity. In this case, no additional metal details are required. You can verify this yourself by applying this method.
Thought you missed one of lifes few opportunities to use the SAK Corkscrew ...... to remove the original plastic wedge, keep up the great work, the axe looks great
Plastic? I wondered why it looked so weird and drilled out so easily! Thanks for the info!
What an improvement!! I really like this modification, Felix!
Ein obercooles Teil !!! Super Idee !!! Danke für die Inspiration !!! 💪💪💪🤘
That's no joke I wish I had even half the tools you got to do this project but realistically it's easier for me to buy one of these puppies from you my friend I appreciate the craftsmanship thanks
Saucooles Projekt! Vielen Dank fürs Zeigen, Felix!!!
Thank you! I had never thought of a filing technique like what you displayed. I plan on using the technique shorty.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment David!
Very nice work. To watch your eyes when you had it complete was exciting. You knew you had what you saw in in your mind before you started! I enjoyed this video a great deal.
Thanks a lot for this wonderful compliment!
The rag trick blew my mind. He has a lot of great sharpening ideas.
Thank you very much
Do you know this one? ua-cam.com/video/Ai285LFd0UM/v-deo.html
Beautiful! Great show Mr. Immler! Congratulations, almost 100k! Would it ever be worth considering redoing the heat treatment on such an axe?
Hello Julius!! Thanks a lot for your compliment! This kind of axes has often the DIN Norm 5131 B. This norm says, that the material is C40, the hardeness ist between 50 and 55 Rockwell and the edge is hardened in the first 30mm behind the cutting edge. So the part where i worked was not harended.
@@FelixImmler Ah yeah, was more wondering about the edge retention? Heat treatment might not be great on the original, if it could be improved.. Cheers!
@@SmoothGefixt no
It would definitely get the paint off quicker.
I have had a pleasure to watch you during your work. Nice, tidy, organised, without unnecessary moves and talks, various techniques AND THAT SMILE. YOU LOVE IT!
Thank you!
Das schönste an deinen Videos ist immer, das man sieht wie viel Spass Du dabei hast...einfach super.👍
Danke für das schöne Kompliment!!
Sensationelle Transformation!
Es macht Spaß, Dir bei der Umsetzung Deiner Ideen zuzusehen! Vielen Dank für Deine Mühe - das Video dauert nur 15 Minuten. Die Arbeitszeit war bestimmt viel länger ;-)
…dann noch schön geschnitten - einfach nur Wow! 😊
Vielen dank für das tolle Lob!
Hi Felix, Great job, will try one myself. Thanks for the video, just a suggestion when drilling hardwood to prevent splits as the bit busts out the otherside, 1/4 pilot hole first, then drill half way through from both sides.
Thanks a lot for your valuable hint!
Amazing transformation! With the skill you have I was surprised that you didn't do all of that with just your SAK.
Glad you liked it! Haa ha haa olmost no SAK today...
Gotta say, the content is what I came for, but your playlist is why I subscribed. Vaporwave gang for life
You r THE artist Felix.
The sharpening using a file and a cloth together that way is pretty smart! Safe too as you're keeping everything in a fixed position like a sharpening device would do.
Outstanding craftsmanship. I’m speechless. A polished work of art.
Good luck man!
Thank you very much!
Art as an antonym to science maybe. The steel is still utter garbage, you may as well sharpen a frying pan. Bulk of the cost of a good axe is that it's a good alloy, and forged. This is chinesium.
Beautiful! Your ingenuity has no bounds and very inspirational
Thank you! 😊
Great work, love how it was all home tools you used and great skill
Very nicely done. I may do something similar myself. Thank you for sharing.
nice the music made me feel that I was in a german techno nightclub back in the day lol
Haaa ha haa sorry for that 😀😀
@@FelixImmler It is a good thing.
Great memories!
Hello Sara how are you doing today??
How you sharpened with file and towel was genius
Pretty old technique...
Very impressive. Thank you so much for sharing. You've inspired me.
I love this. I feel a project coming on! Yes, I use my S.A.K. every day too. It's the tool you always have in your pocket:)
Thanks a lot Tommy!! 👍🏼😊
Thank you for the great video . I learned something new today.
I also love your shop wall , that's made of rock. My house was built by a brick mason and was built using similar natural Mountian rock as yours and not that cheap , store bought , production stuff . There is a couple walls inside my house that's made of the same natural Mountain rock also and looks Beautiful. Even the fireplace , in one of the rooms is made of the same natural mountain rock . There was alot of time and effort spent alone , in just finding the natural mountain rock that was used to build my house , one of the rooms has a solid concrete floor and a storm shelter underneath.
Thank you again for the great video .
This is the Workshop from a good friend.... but thanks a lot for your super nice comment!
This is one of the best made videos of this type ever. Visuals are very well done and the sound track is the best I've seen since UA-cam yanked all of the copywrited soundtracks off of their platform. Awesome work!
I appreciate you positive feedback very much.. thanks for that!
Sorry dude I went by twice but "best sound track I've ever seen"? I'm sure you meant heard and I agree it was pretty good, but best ever.
Amazing to see what a true craftsman can create.
Thank you so much!
Thank you. Beautiful work.
Excellent work Felix, and I never realised the swiss army knife had a grinder attachment
Thanks for your comment! 😄
That was awesome! The rag trick is one of The most ingenious things I've ever seen. I would have thought the grinding wheel would have pulled the temper.
If you mean the metal removal to make the beard i think it was far enough from the edge to not heat it too much.
@@lalli8152 I believe that's the case.
Pretty Shitty on your File tho. Files (except from Diamond Files) Generally have cutting edges Designed for a Forward cut so any sideways or even Backwards cutting usually dulls them out.
I like how he smiles when he likes his work. 😌
Love the mini anvil!! Great job on the axe .
Great transformation, I bought a cheap hatchet a while back stripped it of the paint and gave it a mirror polish, was very happy with that. Think I’ll be going to grab another and do it up like this, my son wants a bearded axe and this would make a nice project to surprise him with
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The music is great. Love the axe too.
You are a true Artist.
Finally watched this. Fantastic!
Wahnsinn Felix, echt super was du aus der "Standard-Axt" gemacht hast! Mein tiefster Respekt!👍
LG aus Wels und schöne Osterfeiertage!
Vielen Dank lieber Willi!
Awesome! OMG, your work space is beautiful, I'm jealous
Best sharpening skills I ever seen 😀👍
Hallo mein freund. Ein tipp, wenn du die axt fuer 48 stunden in raps öl eintauchst wird der holz griff elastisch und wird nie brechen!! Beste gruesse aus Griechenland. TOLLE ARBEIT!!!!
Super interessanter Tip...danke!
Das werde ich mal probieren. Super Tip
Verträgt sich das mit einer davor aufgetragene Beschichtung oder eventuell nachträglichen Beschichtung?
@@skunkman8198 Wenn es Öl oder Wachsbasiert ist ja, nicht mit Kunstlack
Great video. Can you explain the finish on the handle that demands flames?
Effing BRILLIANT!
A bit of time, I have.
A little money, same.
NEED...yep, lots of projects put aside for lack of a decent carving hatchet/axe.
I'd wrassled a bit with a half hatchet, but this will fill the bill.
Also KUDOS for the sheath and rag trick.
Enjoyed the process.
Simple step by step hands on.
Thank you!
Ok, the honing with the rag got you a sub. The screw to remove the wedge was great too. Wear a face shield and gloves man..you scare me.
You are absolutely right!
Haha you forgot hes a german :D
@@hammock_addicted751 No, swiss 😎😉