I've been watching too many of these videos. When he said "Naturally the handle will be made of ash wood" I replied "Naturally" with the thought anything else would be barbaric
@TSIRKLAND the grain had to follow the blade. So the handle should be like a book in the eye of the axe or tool, so all the stress goes into each band side by side. If it is diagonal or pancake pattern, then the handle splits between the bands easier. Look at leaf springs on the back axle. Stacked on top of each other. Good on a spring, but for a tool, you would turn them 90° and they would be very stiff and very hard to break. When looking at the edge of the handle, you need to see thin lines close together. The side of the handle should be face grain.
I was down in Stradbally myself to set up a few stretch tents and doing a bit of sledging myself. Youve stuck a few double entendres in there. Respect. 😂
Best Irish channel and sound lad on UA-cam fact , the old tools keeping the knowledge going well worth watching just for that alone he's good lad knows what he's doing unlike most people just jump into things mess it up at least 4 or 5 times before they get good enough video to post ❤
Just a fyi ( i was a blacksmith for 20yrs) this is what you call a set hammer, the smith would set it ( place on the hot metal) and his striker ( assistant) would hit the back of the sledgehammer, this allowed heavy accurate blows to move large amounts off metal. This is why one side is mushroomed, you always have one good face that goes onto the job. I still have my grandfather’s set hammer
I have a lovely scar on my hand from my saw slipping on a handle. We often had to put new handles onto our sledge hammers and the struggle of banging the hole off her brings back fond memories.
Personally I like tung oil varnish. Rub it on with a soft cloth. It gives a little protection like varnish but it penetrates the grain as well and gives it a really beautiful natural look while not requiring maintenance like linseed oil.
I rehandled an ax from my youth last weekend. Truth be told I probably broke the previous handle out myself. But I did it because of your videos. Keep them coming
Damn he got the AF1 lows on, and in such a stunning color too. Yet he isn’t afraid to wear them. They’re shoes after all. That makes me genuinely happy.
I know Eoin knows what he’s doing but seeing him pound the shaft into place above his feet while wearing soft shoes had me really concerned…i even tucked my own feet back involuntarily 😂
Some of your best work. This clip has got everything. Good on ya, lad! May you continue to line up sledges you've rehandled until they go clear down the drive!
Eoin: "NATcher'ly the handl'z gowna b'maid owtowv ahsh." *me who learned that handles should be made of ash from watching 80 EoinReardon videos in 10 months: "NATcher'ly"
Mushroomed hammer faces can chip and break off, becoming a hazardous flying projectile. The best thing to do to keep a Mushroomed hammer in service is to grind or file off the mushroom.
Because of this channel ive started puting handels on my grandfathers old broken equipment and the first one i did was a sledge hammer like this one. I used an old piece of oak that had been shaped into a cylinder and was use to hang clothing from but since we no longer needed it i used it as a handle since it was almost alrwady the perfect shape
I've been watching too many of these videos. When he said "Naturally the handle will be made of ash wood" I replied "Naturally" with the thought anything else would be barbaric
I think you've watched the perfect amount of these videos actually haha
I immediately thought “of course. If it’s not Ash it’s trash”
Same! :-D
naturally
it's just good sense
"This large ladys lived no life of leisure" im sorry did you just cast a spell on me?
My bookworm ass is mesmerized by the alliteration
No he banged the hole out of ya after, naturally
Large lady's *led* no life of leisure
I'm not entirely convinced that was English
🤣🤣🤣🤔
You know it’s going to be a good video when the WD 40 comes out.
Dubya-Dee Farty 😂
They are banning wd40 in Canada next year.
@@wenchfisterx why?
@@zdgaming7984 apparently it's making a hole in the ozone layer LOL
@@zdgaming7984 I'm dead serious tho they are banning it and break cleaner and bunch of other stuff
"Bang the hole out of her" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Ball peen hammer"
That's what he said 🤣
Oof 😂😂😂
May God forgive us
"There it is, alongside the first sledgehammer I ever shafter"
Sorry what?
Aliteration into WD40 into a sexual innuendo. Stepping up his game
A craftsman in more ways than one… managing to say “bang the hole out of her” like a gentleman
@@xoshanland Get you a man who does both
Unfortunately the woke government where I live is banning WD40 in the spray can in 2024! Sacrilege! Lol
wd farty
@@angeldreams2307Stock open save that in the back of the cover for the next Decade.
The sudden masculine urge to make a sledgehammer
Thank you for making me feel seen
I really want to forge my own Kukri
Always when you least expect it
I hate when my sledge hammer breaks
@@abstract0407It's a pain in the arse to fix, but it's a good weight for somw benching
I like how the lads were using the 2x4 the wrong way anyways 😂
LOlL
That was a 2x6
Couldn't use the sledge right either
There is no right way to use a 2x4 as a hammer
@@kennethbellotte8678I assure you there is
Aw your a good lad you are
Gent
❤
You’re 🥲
"The first sledge hammer ive ever shafted" is a sentence I never thought id hear 😂😂😂😂
Accent that will brighten up your day 🥰
I agree love the accent
He's from ohio...
Your videos make my day so much better and I think most everyone else would agree. Thank you for doing what you do
Many people don't know about grain alignment on handles. I'm proud of you.
I'm one of those people. What's the secret with grain alignment on handles?
@TSIRKLAND the grain had to follow the blade. So the handle should be like a book in the eye of the axe or tool, so all the stress goes into each band side by side. If it is diagonal or pancake pattern, then the handle splits between the bands easier.
Look at leaf springs on the back axle. Stacked on top of each other. Good on a spring, but for a tool, you would turn them 90° and they would be very stiff and very hard to break.
When looking at the edge of the handle, you need to see thin lines close together. The side of the handle should be face grain.
I am confused and interested time for a new hyper fixation of research
I was down in Stradbally myself to set up a few stretch tents and doing a bit of sledging myself. Youve stuck a few double entendres in there. Respect. 😂
did you do any shafting ?
@@daneenmurf1043at my age!?! Lol
The curve on that handle was almost a bit too good🤨
You're too talented❤
Oh come on suga, don't skip the good parts just because we've seen them a thousand times!!
lovely work mate
Best Irish channel and sound lad on UA-cam fact , the old tools keeping the knowledge going well worth watching just for that alone he's good lad knows what he's doing unlike most people just jump into things mess it up at least 4 or 5 times before they get good enough video to post ❤
Glad to see a young fellow with an appreciation for hand tools - good video.
Just a fyi ( i was a blacksmith for 20yrs) this is what you call a set hammer, the smith would set it ( place on the hot metal) and his striker ( assistant) would hit the back of the sledgehammer, this allowed heavy accurate blows to move large amounts off metal. This is why one side is mushroomed, you always have one good face that goes onto the job. I still have my grandfather’s set hammer
this is so interesting..
Always remove those mushrooms and flakes.
I’m Danish and I approve of this video
Me too
I remember my first shafting as well. I hold it near and dear.
You never forget your first.
Did you send a couple of young fellas on their merry way ?
Sad to say, I have had many first shaftings in various aspects of life..... floppy is a common theme...
@@srgtjyn2765 just have a cuddle and try again later
How did they let you into electric picnic with a sledgehammer 😄
There's no one else in the world I would rather watch do this plus his accent is awesome
This youtube channel is essentially "What if Frank Fontaine lived happily as Atlas?"
This man is gonna single handedly exhaust the world supply of Ash. J
Keep up the amazing work.
This man, his accent and his ability to use his tools ❤❤ 🥵
This channel just proves the simple pleasure is not dead!❤
You do some damn fine work.
So adorable I could watch him all day
The fact that you "get down" makes this channel so much better!
Not the 2x4!
When he's tapping that ash 🫦
I love these videos and I have spent tons of money on tools and materials to make a knife for whittling
I watch this guy after work it's very relaxing
I could listen to him read the phone book! 🤣
I love the lightness of that oil. Allows the darks to pop while the brights to stay bright.
nothin better than seeing a tool that’s been used
Always nice to lend someone a tool when they're in need
Eoin you’re the best man. I love these videos.
I love this guy. I am fucked up when I watch this guy and some how I remember this guy in the morning when I wake up.
I love the days I get a notification from your videos.
nice seeing someone shaft a handle properly
That grain looks dope
Nicely done, looking good.
I just love how jolly he always is in every one of his videos
These Videos are great! Keep them coming!
that danish oil is crazy light
The breaking of that wood slab sounded like a minecraft switch
Perfect timing for a beautiful sledge given a new life.
Respect for keeping old ways alive
The air forces w the fit is incredible
Didn’t know MacGyver was from Ireland. Or that he had a kid.
I have a lovely scar on my hand from my saw slipping on a handle. We often had to put new handles onto our sledge hammers and the struggle of banging the hole off her brings back fond memories.
Personally I like tung oil varnish. Rub it on with a soft cloth. It gives a little protection like varnish but it penetrates the grain as well and gives it a really beautiful natural look while not requiring maintenance like linseed oil.
So glad he has UA-cam
I did not know sledgehammer talk could get so saucy.
Oh, my Sweet Daddy would have loved to watch you work!
Beautiful
Wonderful work you have shown here. Thank you.
I just love this fella!😅
You had me for a second almost thought it wasn't going to be ash
I rehandled an ax from my youth last weekend. Truth be told I probably broke the previous handle out myself. But I did it because of your videos. Keep them coming
Damn he got the AF1 lows on, and in such a stunning color too. Yet he isn’t afraid to wear them. They’re shoes after all. That makes me genuinely happy.
I don’t think I’ve ever been this early to anything in my life
Love the channel!
Love the old methods!
Hi from Washington DC!
This man's use of WD-40 would make hank hill proud
I know Eoin knows what he’s doing but seeing him pound the shaft into place above his feet while wearing soft shoes had me really concerned…i even tucked my own feet back involuntarily 😂
I made my first mallet, thanks for the lessons.
That was some fine alliteration
Some of your best work.
This clip has got everything.
Good on ya, lad!
May you continue to line up sledges you've rehandled until they go clear down the drive!
Fantastic phrasing
i wish my parents loved me as much as this guy loves ash handles
I have watched so many videos of this and i just want hank to explain the magic physics behind hammering in the shaft in mid air.
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You are absolutely precious.
The handle being made if ash, who could've ever guessed you would use that lol
I'm always intrigued by your content
Your work and restoration skills are outstanding sir!!
Nice job mate
Dude.. lord protect this scholar of wood meeting metal
Love your little honda cub
Love the hat!
You are going to single-handedly deplete worlds ash resource.
That was an amazing amalgamation of alliteration.
Peaky cap with the nikes is a wild combo 😂
This man brought a sledgehammer to EP. Just let that sink in 😂
I can imagine you hearing the sound of the boys trying to use the 2x4 coming out like superman with your sledgehammer 🤣
Alliteration is the apex of artistic articulation.
Great play on words
i love this man
Love your content man, have a great day
Eoin finally takes his adderall 😂
I love waking up to a video from you always great.
Oh she's perfect😮
I would absolutely love to do this everyday of my life
Eoin: "NATcher'ly the handl'z gowna b'maid owtowv ahsh."
*me who learned that handles should be made of ash from watching 80 EoinReardon videos in 10 months:
"NATcher'ly"
Who else stays for him to say "grain be poppin'? "
Mushroomed hammer faces can chip and break off, becoming a hazardous flying projectile. The best thing to do to keep a Mushroomed hammer in service is to grind or file off the mushroom.
Good Work Man
Love this channel
Because of this channel ive started puting handels on my grandfathers old broken equipment and the first one i did was a sledge hammer like this one. I used an old piece of oak that had been shaped into a cylinder and was use to hang clothing from but since we no longer needed it i used it as a handle since it was almost alrwady the perfect shape