I have to say, every time you end your videos with your "standard" thanking etc, it brings a smile to my face. It's a mouthful, especially since i'm not English or American. But I love it and all your videos are very informative and fun to watch. Much love from Norway! P.S Love you in "Dirty Rotten Survival" as well. Great show.
Dave, I want to thank you for these woodworking videos. They have inspired me to start carving spoons and bowls. My wife has given me a list of people that she works with who are willing to pay me to make them some spoons. So, if that pans out, you can expect some more business coming to your store.
I really respect the fact that you showed breaking the tool and admitting that maybe you chose the wrong steel. Like you have said in the past, "Let's learn together."
This is a rather strange coincidence Dave. First, a bit of background to help make sense of this. I work for a PBS station (WTIU), and we record programs off satellite a few days to several weeks before they air. Yours is one of my favorite UA-cam channels, and "The Woodwright's Shop" one of my favorite PBS programs. Right after watching this video, I checked a program who's first airdate is this Saturday. The program episode is "Bowl Carving with Peter Follansbee" on "The Woodwright's Shop". They don't make a bowl adze, but the carving and bowl styles are eerily similar.
Thats amazing! I might just go out and make one myself. A bowl video in the future would be a fantastic idea. It seems that carving projects like these while at the fire while camping are fun to do. Thanks and keep up the great work!
If the blade is at a 90 degree to the handle you have to take odd swing types and end up chopping at the wood instead of hewing it out. whereas attaching the adze at more of an acute angle, take a normal hammer swing, the blade will go under the wood and you will get the desired hollowing effect as opposed to little U shaped chop marks.
Nice to see its not only me that has cutting tool failures, lost count of the number of draw knives ive made out of various mystery steels that haven't held up , in the end that's how we learn, nice work Dave much appreciate the effort you put in showing the rest of us how its done in the real world.
I don't know Dave, I think the through handle wedge of the first adze you made might be a better mount for the blade, I don't trust screws in end grain at all!
Is there a specific reason you were digging out from the outer part of the log rather than from the inner part? Is it just easier to clamp down that way? Or does it have more to do with the grain structure of the wood being stronger that way?
Had me worried for a sec there brother. Pounding that chisel toward the boys could turn disastrous in a heartbeat. One slip and you'd be singing the wood workers vasectomy song..... in soprano.
Hey Dave, What type of belt grinder is that you are using at around 2 minutes of the video? I would really love to know because I am looking for a good belt grinder for knifemaking. I have all of my tools such as forge anvil etc. but really have been looking for the right belt grinder and what you have looks just like what I have been wanting.
ive sold a lot of old files to people that are making their own knives in the past couple years. friend of mine makes machetes out of old leaf springs. great videos.
i wonder if you put your bodgers vice on some type of ..like a swivel for a boat seat..maybe with a strap or lock that would allow you to spin the vice around 180 then lock it in position..seems like it would speed up work since you would not have to keep changing positions for the best work angle..you could sit and swing the project around as wood was removed..just a thought..i am always looking to be lazy and find a easier way lol..love the wood working videos..safe jounreys
+blackoracle69 You would have to use a pretty substantial lazy susan to handle that. Probably possible to find, but I would hate to make it myself. But something like a potter's wheel could work, but it too would need to be fairly substantial.
true i was thinking the swivel that bolts to the bottom of a boat seat is pretty strong..and it has a good bit of tightness so it would not swing too easy..it was just a thought
+Bart Van Wunsel Simple answer is no, it would not be easier since you have to reach much higher temperatures to melt steel. Also it wouldn't be nearly as strong.
"hey dave? where do you get all your tinder?" i asked... " i just sweep my work room floor" he said while munching on a pumkin spice and cream cheese cookies....
Dave - do you ever use that buffing wheel as a way to strop your knives? I was interested in trying this, wondering if you had any input on the topic? Thanks for the video brother
I have learned a lot from your recent videos. Thank you for the information. I kinda grimaced when i saw you chiseling towards your crotch, though. Bench vise, tail vise, bodgers bench. Could have been a bad day.
Dave have you tried lawn mower blades the better steel ones for tool blades and such. people throw good steel blades away all the time john deere blades and others top brands are goo steel. they have to be to hold up to rocks and sticks and brush just wanted to know.
I have made a knife out of that kinda file never would hold a edge I found out later those type of files are crap ! Something about the inner part of the file is cheap stuff . Lol
I have to say, every time you end your videos with your "standard" thanking etc, it brings a smile to my face. It's a mouthful, especially since i'm not English or American. But I love it and all your videos are very informative and fun to watch. Much love from Norway! P.S Love you in "Dirty Rotten Survival" as well. Great show.
Dave, I want to thank you for these woodworking videos. They have inspired me to start carving spoons and bowls. My wife has given me a list of people that she works with who are willing to pay me to make them some spoons. So, if that pans out, you can expect some more business coming to your store.
I really respect the fact that you showed breaking the tool and admitting that maybe you chose the wrong steel. Like you have said in the past, "Let's learn together."
This is a rather strange coincidence Dave. First, a bit of background to help make sense of this. I work for a PBS station (WTIU), and we record programs off satellite a few days to several weeks before they air. Yours is one of my favorite UA-cam channels, and "The Woodwright's Shop" one of my favorite PBS programs. Right after watching this video, I checked a program who's first airdate is this Saturday. The program episode is "Bowl Carving with Peter Follansbee" on "The Woodwright's Shop".
They don't make a bowl adze, but the carving and bowl styles are eerily similar.
Great handle shape Dave!
Thats amazing! I might just go out and make one myself. A bowl video in the future would be a fantastic idea. It seems that carving projects like these while at the fire while camping are fun to do. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Awesome video Dave you should make a hardy hole cut off
If the blade is at a 90 degree to the handle you have to take odd swing types and end up chopping at the wood instead of hewing it out. whereas attaching the adze at more of an acute angle, take a normal hammer swing, the blade will go under the wood and you will get the desired hollowing effect as opposed to little U shaped chop marks.
great vid and congrats on the new show. haven't missed an episode of DRS
Nice to see its not only me that has cutting tool failures, lost count of the number of draw knives ive made out of various mystery steels that haven't held up , in the end that's how we learn, nice work Dave much appreciate the effort you put in showing the rest of us how its done in the real world.
thank you Dave. I was wondering how i was going to make one of these with a flat piece of steel.
Wow that's so cool Dave.
I don't know Dave, I think the through handle wedge of the first adze you made might be a better mount for the blade, I don't trust screws in end grain at all!
+keith moore i was thinking the same thing. put the wedge through the center "star eye" on the mower blade and then the wedge.
I really like your videos I have been taught a lot just by watching thanks again
Is there a specific reason you were digging out from the outer part of the log rather than from the inner part? Is it just easier to clamp down that way? Or does it have more to do with the grain structure of the wood being stronger that way?
Had me worried for a sec there brother. Pounding that chisel toward the boys could turn disastrous in a heartbeat. One slip and you'd be singing the wood workers vasectomy song..... in soprano.
I'm just wondering what steel you were using for the head that failed
Hey Dave, What type of belt grinder is that you are using at around 2 minutes of the video? I would really love to know because I am looking for a good belt grinder for knifemaking. I have all of my tools such as forge anvil etc. but really have been looking for the right belt grinder and what you have looks just like what I have been wanting.
Love the videos Dave thanks
your greatest teacher is your last mistake. well done Dave! :)
Great looking tool. What is the wood you used for the handle ? Thanks. Ronnie,Texas.
ive sold a lot of old files to people that are making their own knives in the past couple years. friend of mine makes machetes out of old leaf springs. great videos.
What is the purpose of the dangly thing that looks like a pendulum under your saw horse there ?
Do a video on heat treating
Darn Dave! Is there a dugout canoe in the future?
Nice work! Thanks!!
i wonder if you put your bodgers vice on some type of ..like a swivel for a boat seat..maybe with a strap or lock that would allow you to spin the vice around 180 then lock it in position..seems like it would speed up work since you would not have to keep changing positions for the best work angle..you could sit and swing the project around as wood was removed..just a thought..i am always looking to be lazy and find a easier way lol..love the wood working videos..safe jounreys
+blackoracle69 or maybe something like a potters wheel..the feet could ship the project..
+blackoracle69 You would have to use a pretty substantial lazy susan to handle that. Probably possible to find, but I would hate to make it myself. But something like a potter's wheel could work, but it too would need to be fairly substantial.
true i was thinking the swivel that bolts to the bottom of a boat seat is pretty strong..and it has a good bit of tightness so it would not swing too easy..it was just a thought
Would casting is be easier than smithing it?
+Bart Van Wunsel Simple answer is no, it would not be easier since you have to reach much higher temperatures to melt steel. Also it wouldn't be nearly as strong.
"hey dave? where do you get all your tinder?" i asked...
" i just sweep my work room floor" he said while munching on a pumkin spice and cream cheese cookies....
Another nice tool.
A true Craftsman is willing to scrap a project and start over if it doesn't turn out the way they want .
Lol I didn't know you had a UA-cam channel that's badass....
great tool
Dave - do you ever use that buffing wheel as a way to strop your knives? I was interested in trying this, wondering if you had any input on the topic? Thanks for the video brother
+Mike Spaeth Have'nt used a strop since I got it LOL, it makes everything razor sharp!
I've scoured soooo many flea markets for a bowl adze. Gonna shit one day when I find one.
Thanks, --- Clark
I think a large chisel and mallet would be more accurate and easier to use.
You need to hit the junkyard for some leaf spring steel .
I have learned a lot from your recent videos. Thank you for the information. I kinda grimaced when i saw you chiseling towards your crotch, though. Bench vise, tail vise, bodgers bench. Could have been a bad day.
Dave have you tried lawn mower blades the better steel ones for tool blades and such. people throw good steel blades away all the time john deere blades and others top brands are goo steel. they have to be to hold up to rocks and sticks and brush just wanted to know.
I have made a knife out of that kinda file never would hold a edge I found out later those type of files are crap ! Something about the inner part of the file is cheap stuff . Lol