Every time I see you use linseed oil on wood it takes me back to the days when my father would buy a truck with a wooden bed and treat it with linseed oil and turpentine. It kept the wood in great shape as long as you reapplied it yearly. Thanks for sharing your projects with us. I hope to visit the museum this summer when we head out I20 heading to or back from South Carolina.
How many of y'all reading ever actually felled a tree with an axe? It is a hell of a lot of work. Makes me very proud and respectful of my ancestors that worked Mississippi cotton fields all day and cleared their piece of woodland in the evenings to make their own farmland.
Tried, had to give up and let someone with a chainsaw dig in. It sure does make me respect folks who had only felling saws and two bit axes to cut down trees and had to shape 'em with adzes.
I "restored " a double bit Similar to that for my ex boss I even used the same snap on sander /polisher the only difference was I sanded and mirror polished the head because it was going on a wall. He found just the head rusting away at a jobsite. Great job it looks beautiful! Thanks for the videos!
"Calm down. It's a soft abrasive, not a stone." Love it! I was gettin a little riled up for a minute. Also, I'm torn between being a total troll and telling you you did everything wrong because you didn't grow your own hickory tree, build your own shave horse, and use only hand tools to shape your axe handle from a piece of hand hewn 8 quarter plank you harvested from the hickory tree...and telling you I love it when you use your 'car tools' and body man experience to so quickly and skillfully negotiate that store bought handle into a perfect fit.
You did a better job than a lot of people I see on UA-cam. Too many people on UA-cam get praise for doing random hack and polish jobs on old tools because neither they nor those watching and commenting know anything.
That's how I removed the varnish from several tool handles that I have. I didn't sand it smooth afterwards, though. Better grip. I was careful not to take off too much, or to make it REAL rough.
I wasn't paying attention at the beginning of the vid and didn't have sound on and I thought the restoration you were doing was what the title was referring to. I was thinking "well damn, I do my axes almost the same way. Have I been doing something wrong???" Then I realized with relief that you were talking about the axe's former state.
I'm in the process of restoring an old Kelly Flint Edge double bit ax and my question is if you cold blue the head after using a rust inhibitor will it stick?
Phenomenal job on restoring it properly. A few concerning safety issues but all is well that ends well. It's a show piece imho and overkill for a pine of that diameter but it does cut. Just make sure it doesn't cut you.....unless you turn into a zombie. A fine fine job.
That will make a great wall ornament. The axe is a tool that is no longer used but reminds us that our forefathers lived without the modern convenience of chain saws. Last time I saw an axe actually used was during a lumberjack competition. It was razor sharp and used with precision. I guess the double edge was so that if one edge got dull you could flip it over and keep cutting.
Do you split wood with a chainsaw? Do you carry a chainsaw out on a backpacking, bushcraft, or hiking trip? Would you use a chainsaw to shape dimentional lumber if you had to do it yourself? The point is that and axe is a tool to be used, and is still used today. The reason is because an axe and a saw have very different applications and uses.
@@justastudentoftheworld3940 That's good to know, keep it up and you will live long. I stand corrected, congratulations to you. I should have said that the use of the double edge axe has been in decline since chainsaws are more efficient at cutting wood. Would you argue that?
@@davidmorse8432 axes and chainsaws are not used as much anymore in the logging industry. Check out some videos on here that shows the equipment they use now.
Beauty of an axe. It's ashame some of those 2 bit handles are hard to comeby in canada. Only one I could find for my welland vale was gonna cost 50 bucks US to ship here while the wood cost 15 bucks US. Fortunately, it turns out that I had an unusable canoe paddle that worked just as well.
thanks...I have an old rusted one (much worse than that one) that Im going to try and refinish. paid 2 bucks for it at a garage sale.....I cant make out any markings so I don't know if its a good one or not. At 2 bucks..im pretty sure I cant go wrong though. I found a few small rusted hammers too...so they will all get refinished one of these days. im tempted to put that "bling" finish on the axe that you used. How does it hold up though? I would think it would flash rust pretty fast if you don't keep up with it.
+rbljackson I use shovel handles for cheap hammer handling. Just find a straight grain handle. The bling finish is not ver good for actual use. You must clean the axe after you use it. This axe had no markings but most old axes are made of proper steel. I buy every axe I can find.
Ive replaced the handle on my old 3.5 lb. single bit Sager axe head which is drilled for a pin. I'm wondering how you drilled the pin hole through your replacement handle so as to be sure it came out where it should in the existing hole on the opposite side of the eye wall. Was the less than 1/4" thickness of the eye wall sufficient to keep the drill bit on track to the hole in the opposite eye wall?
I hope you've gotten your answers by now, but a drill press is the best way to drill a straight hole through it. But you don't need to pin it if you hang it properly. Unless you're entering a competition and they require it. Otherwise I've heard of guys just filling those holes with colored wax just to make it look better.
Who makes the mount for the portable band saw in the first 12 seconds of your video? I looked at the website for the company tools 4 machines and did not see that mount? It looks like a great tool, much better than what I've made for my saw. Thanks..
Try a synthetic cloth with that bluing... won't soak up so much into the rag rather than being used. Also, try scraping most of the varnish off of new handles rather that turning it all to dust.
+Mike Bashford I guess the best way to answer is to say it's not hard to hold without the handle. You want your hands close to the work for control. The handle would inhibit movement. Imagine holding a gallon of milk on one side of the axe head. You would rather have both hands as close to the milk as possible. It takes less effort and you have more control then if you were holding the handle in any location. You do occasionally hit your hand with the wire brush but it has no effect. I don't mean it like "I'm a tough guy and it can't hurt me" I mean it simply doesn't do much of anything to the hands. Hope this helps.
I think I have the same axe head as you have I tried restoring it but it's not really that good since it was my first restoration project but since then I've been getting better at it
+Night Wolf I gave my first axe restoration to a family member and I picked it up the other day....It was horrible.😁 I was so proud of myself and it took two days to complete. Keep going!
I don't think the average person, even the average viewer of this channel, knows the production method for linseed oil. I doubt the average person even knows what virgin means, as it pertains to oils.
@@TheGoodoftheLand I'm guessing there's also less chance of the brush going up in flames, like a bunch a blo filled paper towels could ? I always make sure my towels are not going to combust but it always makes me anxious
Odd question from a total noob. Why do pre made axe handles have varnish on when you have to remove it to even off the sanding you need to do to fit it? Other than that, nice work.
+dana smith wood glue is cheap insurance. This hang was perfect. Everything fit up and I had full contact in every way that matters. The wedge sunk deep and is firmly planted. However the wedge is the weakest part of a hang. Any time you are dealing with an angle being used to secure something it is always takes less force to remove than it does to install. If you tighten a bolt to 150 ft lbs it only takes 130lbs to break it free. The glue is what actually locks the wedge in place making the joint even stronger than the unmolested handle material. The wood will break and splinter before the glue let's go. Boiled linseed oil is fantastic at build a layer of protection but it is not glue. I think this will make a great video. I will get to work on it today. Stay tuned, and thanks for the inspiration.
Nice work! But... That's pretty poor chopping, my good man. With that axe you should be able to fell that tree in three or four blows. It's like punching, you have to commit when you swing your axe. Work on your follow through :)
I like a little commentary myself. But I know filming a video without talking is so much easier to make. Regardless if you talk during or do a voiceover.
How many coats of BLO did you put on the handle. I like doing several coats thinned with mineral spirits. Then after that dries, several more coats straight. This could take a copuple of days to dry. You also learned, the hard way, that axes do NOT work well on small trees. The tree bounces too much !
What a beautiful axe and a great restoration.
Thanks Brother! Glad it has a good home! I hope you enjoy it!
Every time I see you use linseed oil on wood it takes me back to the days when my father would buy a truck with a wooden bed and treat it with linseed oil and turpentine. It kept the wood in great shape as long as you reapplied it yearly.
Thanks for sharing your projects with us. I hope to visit the museum this summer when we head out I20 heading to or back from South Carolina.
Breaking one tool while fixing another tool, now that is job security.
+Mark Hagel Ha! Sure is.
How many of y'all reading ever actually felled a tree with an axe? It is a hell of a lot of work. Makes me very proud and respectful of my ancestors that worked Mississippi cotton fields all day and cleared their piece of woodland in the evenings to make their own farmland.
Tried, had to give up and let someone with a chainsaw dig in. It sure does make me respect folks who had only felling saws and two bit axes to cut down trees and had to shape 'em with adzes.
I "restored " a double bit Similar to that for my ex boss I even used the same snap on sander /polisher the only difference was I sanded and mirror polished the head because it was going on a wall. He found just the head rusting away at a jobsite. Great job it looks beautiful! Thanks for the videos!
A quicky, but oh so functional! Not every ax needs to look like a shiny Cadillac.....this is a fine ax restore!
thanks for the video. Some guys make it so difficult and if you just pay attention you can really do a nice job restoring an axe.
It is amazing how many people can hang an axe upside down. Nicely done. :)
"Calm down. It's a soft abrasive, not a stone." Love it! I was gettin a little riled up for a minute. Also, I'm torn between being a total troll and telling you you did everything wrong because you didn't grow your own hickory tree, build your own shave horse, and use only hand tools to shape your axe handle from a piece of hand hewn 8 quarter plank you harvested from the hickory tree...and telling you I love it when you use your 'car tools' and body man experience to so quickly and skillfully negotiate that store bought handle into a perfect fit.
Best comment ever! Thanks Scott!
Couldn't have said it any better Scott.
Quick and practical. We’ll done!
This is like ASMR for guys ! awesome work !!!
ASMR is just ASMR...what are you saying???
I totally thought this too haha
You did a better job than a lot of people I see on UA-cam.
Too many people on UA-cam get praise for doing random hack and polish jobs on old tools because neither they nor those watching and commenting know anything.
Old school fire axe technique... Roll the handle in ground walnut shells while the linseed oil is still wet. Greatly improved grip.
Ive never heard of that. What does it do for the axe handle?
@ianjsutt oh gotcha like deck texturing. The linseed oil will actually bind it to the wood? Or does it wear off pretty quickly with use?
Opinel ! Nice to see a french knife on this channel :)
Considering u didn’t use a draw knife to set the head I think that’s a pretty good fit! Nice job man
That's how I removed the varnish from several tool handles that I have. I didn't sand it smooth afterwards, though. Better grip. I was careful not to take off too much, or to make it REAL rough.
These videos have become a game of Where's Waldow looking for the stickers from all the other youtubers.
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I hear ya
@@tomwaldo9556 well this is awkward, Waldow has never shown itself before
Perfect Title. I don't think anybody gets it. Tongue in cheek. Everything was done wrong.
nice axe now you did awesome thumbs up and shared
I wasn't paying attention at the beginning of the vid and didn't have sound on and I thought the restoration you were doing was what the title was referring to. I was thinking "well damn, I do my axes almost the same way. Have I been doing something wrong???" Then I realized with relief that you were talking about the axe's former state.
Simple but nice restoration. Thanks for taking us along.
That thing was originally mounted awesomeness LOL if you don't mind flying axe heads that is :-)
+Christ Centered Ironworks Ha!
What was the white stuff you used to clean it up? Thanks
Crc rust converter
Great job as always justin!
Great video Justin
I'm in the process of restoring an old Kelly Flint Edge double bit ax and my question is if you cold blue the head after using a rust inhibitor will it stick?
Awesome job! Now please tell me which Snapon grinder that is! I want one
Timber, well done buddy!
Thank you!🌲🌲🌲
I think you did a good job.
Great job, thanks for sharing!
Cool, like your no nonsense do it to it.
Well Done Sir !!! 😊
Phenomenal job on restoring it properly. A few concerning safety issues but all is well that ends well.
It's a show piece imho and overkill for a pine of that diameter but it does cut. Just make sure it doesn't cut you.....unless you turn into a zombie.
A fine fine job.
Nice job. I’m going to do some hack welding today on the ole bus. Might even film a little of it.
very useful restoration, if the head doesn’t fly off and you can shave with it, plus topped off with linseed, she will make u a go to axe👍
Joli récupération de restauration ratée.
Génial, un Opinel ! ^^
Awesome job!! Love it!😍
That will make a great wall ornament. The axe is a tool that is no longer used but reminds us that our forefathers lived without the modern convenience of chain saws. Last time I saw an axe actually used was during a lumberjack competition. It was razor sharp and used with precision. I guess the double edge was so that if one edge got dull you could flip it over and keep cutting.
I use one all the time, and I'm not a lumberjack. Good exercise, and you can see your accomplishment.
Do you split wood with a chainsaw? Do you carry a chainsaw out on a backpacking, bushcraft, or hiking trip? Would you use a chainsaw to shape dimentional lumber if you had to do it yourself? The point is that and axe is a tool to be used, and is still used today. The reason is because an axe and a saw have very different applications and uses.
@@justastudentoftheworld3940 That's good to know, keep it up and you will live long. I stand corrected, congratulations to you. I should have said that the use of the double edge axe has been in decline since chainsaws are more efficient at cutting wood. Would you argue that?
axes are not used anymore ?
@@davidmorse8432 axes and chainsaws are not used as much anymore in the logging industry. Check out some videos on here that shows the equipment they use now.
Where do I get one for those soft polishing stones? Looks cool. And it works too!
Amazon has them. Fiber abrasive wheels.
Love the Hand Tool Rescue sticker!!
Looking good. Thanks for the video.
Lovely
Beauty of an axe. It's ashame some of those 2 bit handles are hard to comeby in canada. Only one I could find for my welland vale was gonna cost 50 bucks US to ship here while the wood cost 15 bucks US. Fortunately, it turns out that I had an unusable canoe paddle that worked just as well.
Beautiful.
thanks...I have an old rusted one (much worse than that one) that Im going to try and refinish. paid 2 bucks for it at a garage sale.....I cant make out any markings so I don't know if its a good one or not. At 2 bucks..im pretty sure I cant go wrong though. I found a few small rusted hammers too...so they will all get refinished one of these days. im tempted to put that "bling" finish on the axe that you used. How does it hold up though? I would think it would flash rust pretty fast if you don't keep up with it.
+rbljackson I use shovel handles for cheap hammer handling. Just find a straight grain handle. The bling finish is not ver good for actual use. You must clean the axe after you use it. This axe had no markings but most old axes are made of proper steel. I buy every axe I can find.
Spot on man!
Nice job.
Very cool 👍
Another good video
+brad busch THan mill s Brad!
Ive replaced the handle on my old 3.5 lb. single bit Sager axe head which is drilled for a pin. I'm wondering how you drilled the pin hole through your replacement handle so as to be sure it came out where it should in the existing hole on the opposite side of the eye wall. Was the less than 1/4" thickness of the eye wall sufficient to keep the drill bit on track to the hole in the opposite eye wall?
I hope you've gotten your answers by now, but a drill press is the best way to drill a straight hole through it. But you don't need to pin it if you hang it properly. Unless you're entering a competition and they require it. Otherwise I've heard of guys just filling those holes with colored wax just to make it look better.
Nice.
Can u put a link to that compound u used
Whats the blue thing used to take the varnish off the handle?
That axe was a one of a kind design. It was designed to be used after you fall and find yourself hanging upside down by your ankle.
🤣😂🤣 purpose built for a clumsy trapper
what is that milky substance you put on to clean the head?
Who makes the mount for the portable band saw in the first 12 seconds of your video? I looked at the website for the company tools 4 machines and did not see that mount? It looks like a great tool, much better than what I've made for my saw. Thanks..
I heard the fire tower horn blowing LOL. I think I am going to come out this Saturday and visit.
Nice knife!
Dude what are you doing using that tinsmiths hammer for wow
lovely!
Nice job. I have used battery sealer that looks a d acts like cosmolane.
Just found your channel. Good stuff. Also anyone who uses an Opinel is good by me.
+Lucas Friedfeld Thanks brother, glad you found us!
And an Opinel. Very good.
Love it!
Try a synthetic cloth with that bluing... won't soak up so much into the rag rather than being used.
Also, try scraping most of the varnish off of new handles rather that turning it all to dust.
Never done anything like this myself, so don't know, but wouldn't the axe be easier to hold for the rotary wire brushing before the handle is removed?
+Mike Bashford I guess the best way to answer is to say it's not hard to hold without the handle. You want your hands close to the work for control. The handle would inhibit movement. Imagine holding a gallon of milk on one side of the axe head. You would rather have both hands as close to the milk as possible. It takes less effort and you have more control then if you were holding the handle in any location. You do occasionally hit your hand with the wire brush but it has no effect. I don't mean it like "I'm a tough guy and it can't hurt me" I mean it simply doesn't do much of anything to the hands. Hope this helps.
@@TheGoodoftheLand Thanks for the informative reply!
I think I have the same axe head as you have
I tried restoring it but it's not really that good since it was my first restoration project but since then I've been getting better at it
+Night Wolf I gave my first axe restoration to a family member and I picked it up the other day....It was horrible.😁 I was so proud of myself and it took two days to complete. Keep going!
Should always use extra virgin linseed oil.
EVLO?
It’s meant for humor. He put boiled linseed oil on the handle, which a correct oil. As far as I know, only raw and boiled exist.
r/woosh ;)
I don't think the average person, even the average viewer of this channel, knows the production method for linseed oil.
I doubt the average person even knows what virgin means, as it pertains to oils.
Is there a reason that you brush on your boiled linseed oil? Or do you just prefer to brush it on instead of rubbing it on?
I was out of gloves. However, the brush worked great! Think I'm going to make a Mason jar with a brush in the lid for application of BLO.
@@TheGoodoftheLand I'm guessing there's also less chance of the brush going up in flames, like a bunch a blo filled paper towels could ? I always make sure my towels are not going to combust but it always makes me anxious
Who made that axe head? I want to get one like it to restore
TRY SOME TUNG OIL SOMETIME, I THINK IT SINKS IN BETTER AND LESS OILY RESIDUE . GOOD JOB AS USUAL.
+Mike Tarzwell I need to pick some up. I really do not like the smell of BLO. (Dont tell anyone I said that)😉
How old are the axes with that Collins logo
Good job man. My restoration @
What kind of belt grinder were you using the first one?
What is that horizontal/vertical bandsaw you have?
I think that's just a portable band saw bolted into some kind of press/stand. Not sure who makes it but I'd like to find out! That thing looks handy,
Odd question from a total noob. Why do pre made axe handles have varnish on when you have to remove it to even off the sanding you need to do to fit it?
Other than that, nice work.
Jamie Mahoney probably to protect the wood during shipping and while it’s on a shelf
Jamie is correct.
Just curious why you glue the wedge? Is it preference? Working for the railroad we never glue our wedges!!!
+dana smith wood glue is cheap insurance. This hang was perfect. Everything fit up and I had full contact in every way that matters. The wedge sunk deep and is firmly planted. However the wedge is the weakest part of a hang. Any time you are dealing with an angle being used to secure something it is always takes less force to remove than it does to install. If you tighten a bolt to 150 ft lbs it only takes 130lbs to break it free. The glue is what actually locks the wedge in place making the joint even stronger than the unmolested handle material. The wood will break and splinter before the glue let's go. Boiled linseed oil is fantastic at build a layer of protection but it is not glue. I think this will make a great video. I will get to work on it today. Stay tuned, and thanks for the inspiration.
Land Thanks for the response, love the videos keep up the outstanding work!!
Sweet
What brand is that electric 90° die grinder thing? Looks mighty handy sandy! Lol
If you pause it at 7:23 you can see it says Snap On.
What is that font in the thumbnail of the video? It looks really nice
Nice work! But... That's pretty poor chopping, my good man. With that axe you should be able to fell that tree in three or four blows. It's like punching, you have to commit when you swing your axe. Work on your follow through :)
Finally I seen someone on UA-cam,,,finish a axe head the right way,,,,,💯🇵🇷😎
Nice job, looks great.
Cool🔥🔥👍👍👍
What is that white stuff you painted on it?
Nice restoration but bad lumberjack
@Robert Blackford its just becouse im honest, what is on my tounge i say or wrote
@ianjsutt nothing, just as i wrote bad lumberjack... You have done extra job but need to practice how to use tool bro
I thing this is a perfect restoration. Nothing's wrong here. 👌
why have you stopped talking on your videos, explaining things helps us learn
I have been wondering the same thing. I hope he doesn't stay on this format exclusively I don't get near as much out of these style videos
Agree
I like a little commentary myself. But I know filming a video without talking is so much easier to make. Regardless if you talk during or do a voiceover.
At least there is no overly loud music playing.. i hate that...
Sudden onset of selective mutism?
What's the product you used at 1:42? You flashed it so quick I couldn't tell.
Rust Converter, "CRC" brand, I don't blame you if you didn't see it, it's a single frame
How many coats of BLO did you put on the handle. I like doing several coats thinned with mineral spirits. Then after that dries, several more coats straight. This could take a copuple of days to dry.
You also learned, the hard way, that axes do NOT work well on small trees. The tree bounces too much !
correct ! it is because of the weight. If he used a machete it would have taken about 2 to 3 wacks.
What is that electric roll lock thing you use?
It's a snapon diegrinder
I hope that was your tree. Nice work, as always!
For the post 6:31 bit, I would recommended hiring Vanna White. She is the only one who can let the hands do the talking.
NICE WORK but that instant bluing SUCKS unless you never touch or use whatever you're bluing.
The ones that don't do anything,
Don't break anything !
But, can't do it right !
(Didn't mean there is a proper way to break ! ... ! )
For the best experience... Headphones on, volume at max, press play.
I've fixed an axe like that. The handle was too big (32", should have been oon a 28"), the head was upside down, and there was no wedge
LMAO Hand Tool Rescue really sticker the hell out of your shop.
+Jason Doty Yup.
No fucks given brilliant.