Many years ago I learned a lot from an old friend who was very handy with wood/hand tools. One thing was to soak axe and sledgehammer heads in antifreeze probably twice a year. It would keep the wood fibers swelled up in the head and doesn't dry as it will like water does. I've never had a loose handle since.
My dad and i are currently restoring an axe for my brother in law. Come to find out, we both watch your channel and have taken tips and instruction from you for this restoration. Thanks cody, you've brought a father and son together with a shared commonality not only in your channel but working with our hands on wood and steel. Side note, 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a second tyoe of cancer since the 1st of this year. This time a bit more serious and multiple surgeries & chemo will be required. Couldnt think of a better time to bond with my dad with a project we both have a passion for and to help distract from what's to come. Thanks cody & fam for all that you stand for and stand firm in. God bless your family.
Painting isn't just for eye candy, if you paint inside and out correctly, everything gets caulked and sealed up, rot is properly dealt with so it doesn't spread further, and the building is protected from the elements.
The best thing that helped with my shoulder break was PT. The Physical Therapist was really knowledgeable at how and when to push it. Helped prevent frozen shoulder etc. Good luck!!
Thumbs up on that as my son is an MSPT and has pulled me through some injuries. Can't beat having one in the family , also a great career path for young people to follow.
Yup, same here in AZ. We set a record for consecutive days of at least 110° at 31 and that was a week or so ago. Pretty sure its still been at least 110 since. Fall starts in November here.
I think you are the only person who gets me excited about axes. I love your outlook on things, and I am constantly looking for products that give me the FIZZ. Keep up the great videos!
Interesting combination of oaths and covenants.... might I add some perspective? Matthew 5:34 “But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.[James 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. Blessings to you and yours. All praises to our Lord and Savior! All glory to God!
Fred Latin Medic Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
I'm about the same age as you good self Cody. About a year or so ago I did my shoulder/neck in to in to the point I had trouble sleeping and looking over my shoulder when changing lanes/ pulling out from side roads whilst driving was very painful, as well as my work as a landscaper. I went to a bed/pillow place and bought a new pillow that was much larger than my previous one and overnight it was a heap better. A year later and it is a distant memory. I hope you are able to work through this set-back and be able to get back to love doing so much.
My experience with the "local natives" is that when they say it will be ripe in two weeks it'll actually be ripe in one week, and when you return in two weeks they will have picked all the berries..
The only change I would Make to that statement Is and good Family. "Bare is the back, without a brother to guard it" Also honest and honorable children.
@@lharchmage6908 Very well said my friend "Bare is the back without a brother or sister to guard it" Children will mostly be what and how you guide and bring them up to be. Your words are kind and with care, a thing lacking in this time. Peace to you and yours. You have a friend. I feel richer knowing you.
The Conley Crew from Northeast Georgia. Praying for you shoulder. I have multiple leg injuries and they always seems to flair up when I am needed most. Thank God for others. The Body at work.
I have one of these axes. It will split wood. It works better than other tools I’ve used. Helko makes several heads and a few handles that share that design, so you can switch heads or handles, or replace a damaged part.
Thanks for heeding our calls to get an MRI. You’ll be super glad you did. As someone who has experienced major shoulder issues i find it much more pertinent to diagnose the issue than to treat first and then figure out if that’s working. For now don’t sleep on it and take it easy, but a sling isn’t necessary just yet. Thanks for putting out good content!
Hi Cody, Helko axes are widely used here in Chile, but I don't think that model is currently for sale here. It is NOT a splitting maul, but I think it's a Heavy Vario 2000 Felling axe. The splitting maul is even chunkier than that one. Fun fact: that guard, is not part of the axe head itself. It gets sandwiched in place between the handle and the head using the two screws. (Personally I don't like the system). Supposedly, you can interchange the head to make it whatever you want, from a hatchet to a heavy splitter. Helko makes 5 different blades for the system. If you can get your hands on a Casco Axe, also made by Helko Werks, you'll get a REALLY RUSTIC, old fashioned german axe, that can last you a lifetime. The eyes in those things are HUGE, so you can fit a pretty heavy handle in them. Best regards!!
Been there with the torn rotator. Good luck if surgery is required. Mine was done when arthroscopic was still new and not sufficient for the job. They ended up doing making a filet of mine but it came back just as strong for 30 years now. You and yours are in our prayers.
Any content from you is much appreciated Cody, no need to apologize. Thank you for all the lessons and advice, I am looking forward to the move, and hoping your arm heals up quickly.
Received one of these for Christmas last year. Was skeptical at first but after splitting over 8 cords of oak with it, I'm a believer. However, the through screws came loose, fatigued and had to be replaced and (even though I haven't broken it yet), a replacement handle is pretty expensive. The slightly curved handle and the head geometry deliver lots of energy transfer to the wood. Overall, a surprisingly excellent splitting maul!
Shoulders take longer to heal & sometimes you never regain the 100% usage. I have around 60% of documented usage left in my shoulder. Let them heal slowly! I used to take pride in how strong I was when I was younger. I loved playing baseball and was a pitcher, alright enjoyed woodworking, mechanic working & lifting weights. All of that is over with now!
I’m pleased to hear that you are having a MRI on your shoulder. I had a fall 11 weeks ago, and had to have surgery, as I broke my humerus bone. I have a plate, 6 screws and a bone graft...ugggghhh. I had to wear a sling for 6 weeks and am now having physio and drove yesterday for the first time. I sincerely hope your injury is not as bad as mine, with everything you have coming up soon. 🙏🙏🙏
I hope your better soon!! I tore my shoulder years ago, while throwing a softball from the outfield in a game. I never went in for it, & never regained full use of it. I kinda forget about it until I wake up with my arm over my head, then it’s an oh no moment of extreme pain.
I had surgery on my rt. shoulder and went to play catch with my granddaughter after about 4 months. BIG mistake. I thought my arm fell off. It took about a year to heal.
I have had two rotator cuff surgeries. Be careful & don't over do it! Workers comp doctors had me going to physical therapy. They were pushing me real hard, beyond what I was comfortable with. They kept telling me it (the pain) was normal & that is why it turned 2 surgeries instead of one. Let your body speak to you!
Some people want to keep their heads in the sand and pretend that the values and traditions that made this country the world’s powerhouse of freedom and posterity aren’t hanging in the balance this November election. I respect him for taking a public stand. We need more men like him.... not less.
I tore my labrum in college in a rock climbing accident....not a fun time. 6 months to light usage, almost a year to full recovery. Praying for a speedy recovery!
Heres a tip for u if your axe handle gets loose during the summer it is because the wood drys out there for it srinks if u soak it with water for a week it will tighten up again thats what I do and it works. Great video by the way.
Hey Cody, I think your content has been great! Nothin crazy but still educating and humble which are the main reasons why you’re probably my favorite content creator in the game today!
I ordered one 8 years ago. Fell one 16" persimmon tree for a real test, and really enjoyed it. The laquer coat and bulk of the handle were my only qualms, we know those are easily fixed. Some vagrant lifted it off my side porch in the middle of the night... *Course they make multiple sizes, I had the 28" equivalent as they are metric
Ive owned a couple of the Helko Werk Vario 2000 series axes for a few years now and can say they are amazing! I have the heavy splitter and have put it threw the gauntlet many a times. All I do is split by hand and it has stood up to some nasty stuff! The head will loosen over time but a few cranks with the Allen wrench and it’s locked right back up no big deal. My only complaint is last year I did end up snapping one of the Allen screws off which was upsetting but after a few years of heavy abuse I guess I can’t complain. Customer service was fast and kind I had the replacement bolts in a few days time. I would suggest to grab a few extras ahead of time if you plan to use it has your main splitter to avoid down time but other than that excellent axe with a unique and pleasantly curved handle that pops large rounds with ease👍 When your back up and running please do a review. I would like to see your qualified take on it!!
Shoulder injuries heal pretty slowly, especially once you get into your 40s and beyond. Be prepared to rest it for longer than you expected. Best of luck.
I have had one of those Helco's for about eight years, it is excellent. I have many fine axes, including Gransfors bruks , but I regard this as my best splitting axe.
Thanks to one of your original videos, I know own a small axe. I use it for kindling wood for the wood burner. Sat there with the father in law and just kindled for a hour.
Definitely get that shoulder checked. Popped mine out in 2003 during selection for the army. Popped it back in and passed selection... 2020 with two operations behind me and its still not right.
Still hot in TN. Definitely colder year than normal but we aint thinking about a fire yet, maybe outside at night or morning. But thatd be to dry it out more than warm it up. Wish it was fall. Thanks for the videos.
Practicing medicine for 19 years. Don’t sling your shoulder at this point. You sling it you risk freezing it. Be careful, don’t overuse it, let pain be your guide as to what you can and cannot do. Ice for 20-30 minute increments in the evening. Use ibuprofen as directed to help reduce inflammation. Get the MRI. Rotator cuff tear, labrum tear, or AC separation. Get well soon. God bless, Cody.
I love our Council belt axe and the Council Hudson axe. As far as a splitting maul I break the handles so much since I'm lazy and leave it out on the wood pile I just use any maul at the nearest ACE or Home Depot as long as its says USA. Good luck with the shoulder.
Cool design first one I've seen I feel like were all counting down the days at your beautiful home good luck with your shoulder hopefully you heal up quickly
One thing I’ve done to an axe handle I didn’t exactly trust to sit well is to melt hot glue into its edges. Hot glue melts at about a hundred degrees Celsius, which isn’t enough to destroy the metal or the wood. So you can have some hot glue on the edges, then use a hot air gun to melt it further into the edge. And if you want it loose, you can just melt it again. I haven’t used the axe a lot, so no guarantees, but it seems to hold up well so far.
Not lame, interesting. I am glad that you are able to still make videos. Good luck with the shoulder, I hope you heal quickly. And if you do end up getting Rotator cuff surgery, make sure that you don't re-injure the shoulder afterwards. My father-in-law re-injured his 2 weeks after surgery when he slipped on the stairs and instinctively grabbed the hand railing. He had to start all over again.
DMSO applied topically for your shoulder injury you will be amazed at the results. I fixed my shoulder by using DMSO and daily yoga stretches. Also hydration is very important. Blessings to you and your family.🙏🌟❤️
Are the bolt holes lined? .5 inch or .75 inch steel all thread tube , epoxied in place , will act like pillar bedding . Make sure the tube runs long and file it to be flush with he handle, this will take the compression off of the wood grain when fit correctly . It's exactly like pillar bedding a gunstock . Wrist pins could be used to support the wood grain as well as a recoil pin . All designed to mechanically strengthen the wood while spreading and somewhat reducing kinetic energy transfer into... things ...like a wooden rifle stock. I say this knowing much time has gone by since the making of this video and the health issue are on the mend if not healed fully.
I had a pin tear on the rotator cuff, and damage to the short head of the bicep. It has never been right since, but you can build strength back. It took me 3months before I could hold a clipboard and write against it for an extended period. I also had to stop using barbell for weights, because when it decided to go, it would go without warning.
If you want a quick way to tell if it's your rotator cuff, place your right hand on your left shoulder than raise your right elbow up. If you have pain in the right shoulder, it's your rotator cuff.
Hey Cody, looking forward to new uploads from the new property! love your work and love the Metric system! haha cheers from a fellow Firefighter from Australia!
Shoulder was severely damaged in a car wreck at 20 years old. Uper arm bone was pushed through shoulder blade . Blew rotator. Cup. No over hand power , up fin , in from side fine . No over hand in a long time .
I'm only 40min away from you Cody and it's 102 degrees in Multnomah County ☀️🔥🌡 lol but I understand what you're saying about Fall is in the air feeling when I was watering the garden on Friday night. My favorite season. Much love and respect from Antifastan 🌹🏙💩🔥
Never ceases to amaze me as I'm sitting in a 108 degree August day with fall at least 3 months away that you're "feeling fall"... And every time there's cutting, my heart wants to see that 940. 😃
You can soak the head of the handle in antifreeze to keep it tight when it wears in. The antifreeze will soak in and it won't evaporate out leaving the wood a bit swollen
I have found with axe handles that sit for a long time that work loose the best thing is to sit the head end in a shallow bowl of oil or even water if have nothing else and the handle will swell and stay tight
You always know by that first cold night. I need better self discipline. You are an inspiration. Thank you. I hope you feel better. Pray your shoulder is just temporary, same as mine. *Fingers crossed*..... So much to do before winter. You are loved here. TyVM.
I'd like to see Buckin' Billy Ray Smith put that axe through its paces.
Amen
That’s not traditional enough to get Buckin’s attention it might seem, lately he’s enchanted by those french handles...haha
Im not sure wether he would be amazed or discusted by the design. Maybe the buckin army needs to fund raise to get him one and see 🤣🤣
Bickin' Billy Ray can sure sling a heavy axe though.
Billy Ray would surely put it to the test lol
Many years ago I learned a lot from an old friend who was very handy with wood/hand tools. One thing was to soak axe and sledgehammer heads in antifreeze probably twice a year. It would keep the wood fibers swelled up in the head and doesn't dry as it will like water does. I've never had a loose handle since.
My dad and i are currently restoring an axe for my brother in law. Come to find out, we both watch your channel and have taken tips and instruction from you for this restoration. Thanks cody, you've brought a father and son together with a shared commonality not only in your channel but working with our hands on wood and steel. Side note, 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with a second tyoe of cancer since the 1st of this year. This time a bit more serious and multiple surgeries & chemo will be required. Couldnt think of a better time to bond with my dad with a project we both have a passion for and to help distract from what's to come. Thanks cody & fam for all that you stand for and stand firm in. God bless your family.
"Mrs W" will have to do without tonight. Dude will be snuggling up to his new axe.
"Fall is in the air"
As I look over at the outside thermometer reading 105*F
88 at my homestead (midwest ... no coast)
in VA it's a brick 102*f
Yeah .. same here in Oklahoma , but it sure won't be long before it changes
90°F in my backyard (shade) at 2:30PM in San Diego about 10 milse inland. That is hot for us.
I'm even somewhat local to Cody, supposed to be the hottest days of the year today and tomorrow, and I'm going huh!?
Painting isn't just for eye candy, if you paint inside and out correctly, everything gets caulked and sealed up, rot is properly dealt with so it doesn't spread further, and the building is protected from the elements.
Like many things people forgot what the original reasons for doing certain things certain ways was for…
The best thing that helped with my shoulder break was PT. The Physical Therapist was really knowledgeable at how and when to push it. Helped prevent frozen shoulder etc. Good luck!!
Thumbs up on that as my son is an MSPT and has pulled me through some injuries. Can't beat having one in the family , also a great career path for young people to follow.
The only fall in the air here in Texas is the people falling over from a heat stroke!
Yup, same here in AZ. We set a record for consecutive days of at least 110° at 31 and that was a week or so ago. Pretty sure its still been at least 110 since. Fall starts in November here.
You're like me and a lot of other guys: hoping denial will cure it.
Yeah I messed my shoulder up 9 months ago and I suffered bad up until about a month ago. It just occurred to me how stubborn and stupid that was.
Yes.
Denial cures all! Ignorance is bliss and all, right? I suffer the same.
Hey it didn't kill me last time 🤣
Me: I'd never do that (facetious)
Wife: -elbows me in ribs ; ) gaffaw rofl
I think you are the only person who gets me excited about axes. I love your outlook on things, and I am constantly looking for products that give me the FIZZ. Keep up the great videos!
As a physician, i'm thankful that you have decided to go to the doc. As a Christian i pray to the Good Lord that you may get well soon!
As a human, I'm grateful for ice-cream manufacturers; as a male, I'm grateful for teaspoons.
Interesting combination of oaths and covenants.... might I add some perspective? Matthew 5:34 “But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.[James 1:8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. Blessings to you and yours. All praises to our Lord and Savior! All glory to God!
@@shaunstark4263 help my fellow man and serve the Lord, thats what both come to (to me)
Fred Latin Medic Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Its a messed up shoulder. If God were real, he'd have better things to do like helping football players
Wrangler, you should have had Jack test the axe.
Nathan Tankersly fine young man he has there
good idea
I was thinking the same thing!
yeah whats the point of having a son if you are not taking advantage of free manual labor?
I was thinking the same thing! Lol
I'm about the same age as you good self Cody. About a year or so ago I did my shoulder/neck in to in to the point I had trouble sleeping and looking over my shoulder when changing lanes/ pulling out from side roads whilst driving was very painful, as well as my work as a landscaper. I went to a bed/pillow place and bought a new pillow that was much larger than my previous one and overnight it was a heap better. A year later and it is a distant memory. I hope you are able to work through this set-back and be able to get back to love doing so much.
My experience with the "local natives" is that when they say it will be ripe in two weeks it'll actually be ripe in one week, and when you return in two weeks they will have picked all the berries..
Ha!
My thoughts exactly
A Man with true friends and a good woman is rich beyond belief. Your a rich man Cody.
Very true!
The only change I would Make to that statement Is and good Family.
"Bare is the back, without a brother to guard it"
Also honest and honorable children.
@@lharchmage6908 Very well said my friend "Bare is the back without a brother or sister to guard it"
Children will mostly be what and how you guide and bring them up to be.
Your words are kind and with care, a thing lacking in this time.
Peace to you and yours. You have a friend. I feel richer knowing you.
*you're
The Conley Crew from Northeast Georgia. Praying for you shoulder. I have multiple leg injuries and they always seems to flair up when I am needed most. Thank God for others. The Body at work.
I like that he doesn't just review but gives survival tips and fatherly advices
I have one of these axes. It will split wood. It works better than other tools I’ve used.
Helko makes several heads and a few handles that share that design, so you can switch heads or handles, or replace a damaged part.
Thanks for heeding our calls to get an MRI. You’ll be super glad you did. As someone who has experienced major shoulder issues i find it much more pertinent to diagnose the issue than to treat first and then figure out if that’s working.
For now don’t sleep on it and take it easy, but a sling isn’t necessary just yet.
Thanks for putting out good content!
Hi Cody, Helko axes are widely used here in Chile, but I don't think that model is currently for sale here.
It is NOT a splitting maul, but I think it's a Heavy Vario 2000 Felling axe. The splitting maul is even chunkier than that one. Fun fact: that guard, is not part of the axe head itself. It gets sandwiched in place between the handle and the head using the two screws. (Personally I don't like the system). Supposedly, you can interchange the head to make it whatever you want, from a hatchet to a heavy splitter. Helko makes 5 different blades for the system.
If you can get your hands on a Casco Axe, also made by Helko Werks, you'll get a REALLY RUSTIC, old fashioned german axe, that can last you a lifetime. The eyes in those things are HUGE, so you can fit a pretty heavy handle in them. Best regards!!
Been there with the torn rotator. Good luck if surgery is required. Mine was done when arthroscopic was still new and not sufficient for the job. They ended up doing making a filet of mine but it came back just as strong for 30 years now. You and yours are in our prayers.
Any content from you is much appreciated Cody, no need to apologize.
Thank you for all the lessons and advice, I am looking forward to the move, and hoping your arm heals up quickly.
Received one of these for Christmas last year. Was skeptical at first but after splitting over 8 cords of oak with it, I'm a believer. However, the through screws came loose, fatigued and had to be replaced and (even though I haven't broken it yet), a replacement handle is pretty expensive. The slightly curved handle and the head geometry deliver lots of energy transfer to the wood. Overall, a surprisingly excellent splitting maul!
The 940 is back!
I thought I was the only one that noticed 😂
The Osborne
my father used to soak his axs in Preston antifreeze and the heads never got loose. love your channel. keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for reviewing the 🪓 I’ve been looking for a review awhile!!
I’m actually receiving the same axe you reviewed tomorrow!!
As my Father-in-law says, "I'm not as young as I use to was." Shoulder will take longer to heal. Great video on the new splitter.
What?
Shoulders take longer to heal & sometimes you never regain the 100% usage. I have around 60% of documented usage left in my shoulder.
Let them heal slowly!
I used to take pride in how strong I was when I was younger. I loved playing baseball and was a pitcher, alright enjoyed woodworking, mechanic working & lifting weights. All of that is over with now!
as I used to be ?
@@web1187 Swedish inflection.
Used to was? 😂 Used to be man, used to be
I’m pleased to hear that you are having a MRI on your shoulder. I had a fall 11 weeks ago, and had to have surgery, as I broke my humerus bone. I have a plate, 6 screws and a bone graft...ugggghhh. I had to wear a sling for 6 weeks and am now having physio and drove yesterday for the first time. I sincerely hope your injury is not as bad as mine, with everything you have coming up soon. 🙏🙏🙏
Two of my buddies had shoulder problems similar to you. I took about 6 months to get back healthy. Good luck. And thanks for the informative video.
Thanks for the video Cody! Good luck with the move 👍
I hope your better soon!!
I tore my shoulder years ago, while throwing a softball from the outfield in a game.
I never went in for it, & never regained full use of it.
I kinda forget about it until I wake up with my arm over my head, then it’s an oh no moment of extreme pain.
I had surgery on my rt. shoulder and went to play catch with my granddaughter after about 4 months. BIG mistake. I thought my arm fell off. It took about a year to heal.
*you're
Yesss!!! The best type of Wranglerstar video!!!!
First of all. The content is never “lame.” Every video has a lesson, and I always learn something from every one. Thank you.
I have had two rotator cuff surgeries. Be careful & don't over do it! Workers comp doctors had me going to physical therapy.
They were pushing me real hard, beyond what I was comfortable with. They kept telling me it (the pain) was normal & that is why it turned 2 surgeries instead of one. Let your body speak to you!
Cody you're the reason I bought my 940, it's great to see you carrying it again.
Very cool Design!! Glad your getting that shoulder looked at! Good luck with all the final pieces of the puzzle for your move!
Thanks for bringing us along, Cody, all the best!
Finally an interesting video that isn't even political. Hard to find these days.
I miss his old content
Exactly, his new drama, political BS is getting old fast.
Some people want to keep their heads in the sand and pretend that the values and traditions that made this country the world’s
powerhouse of freedom and posterity aren’t hanging in the balance this November election. I respect him for taking a public stand. We need more men like him.... not less.
I tore my labrum in college in a rock climbing accident....not a fun time. 6 months to light usage, almost a year to full recovery. Praying for a speedy recovery!
Can’t say I didn’t miss the old axe videos. Have been looking at these for awhile
Heres a tip for u if your axe handle gets loose during the summer it is because the wood drys out there for it srinks if u soak it with water for a week it will tighten up again thats what I do and it works. Great video by the way.
Hey Cody, I think your content has been great! Nothin crazy but still educating and humble which are the main reasons why you’re probably my favorite content creator in the game today!
I ordered one 8 years ago. Fell one 16" persimmon tree for a real test, and really enjoyed it. The laquer coat and bulk of the handle were my only qualms, we know those are easily fixed. Some vagrant lifted it off my side porch in the middle of the night...
*Course they make multiple sizes, I had the 28" equivalent as they are metric
Ive owned a couple of the Helko Werk Vario 2000 series axes for a few years now and can say they are amazing! I have the heavy splitter and have put it threw the gauntlet many a times. All I do is split by hand and it has stood up to some nasty stuff! The head will loosen over time but a few cranks with the Allen wrench and it’s locked right back up no big deal. My only complaint is last year I did end up snapping one of the Allen screws off which was upsetting but after a few years of heavy abuse I guess I can’t complain. Customer service was fast and kind I had the replacement bolts in a few days time. I would suggest to grab a few extras ahead of time if you plan to use it has your main splitter to avoid down time but other than that excellent axe with a unique and pleasantly curved handle that pops large rounds with ease👍 When your back up and running please do a review. I would like to see your qualified take on it!!
Glad to see the Benchmade 940 back in action 🎬.
Shoulder injuries heal pretty slowly, especially once you get into your 40s and beyond. Be prepared to rest it for longer than you expected. Best of luck.
Much, much longer...
Yep, depending on the damage, it could take up to two years to fully heal, and it might still remain scarred inside and not function properly.
I have had one of those Helco's for about eight years, it is excellent.
I have many fine axes, including Gransfors bruks , but I regard this as my best splitting axe.
I miss the old axe review days but I cant complain about the positive direction the channel is heading.Keep it up and God bless
Our fall temp today is 89° in the Great Lakes State. That axe head looks like 3 separate pieces. Thanks Cody for sharing it.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and glad to see your getting an MRI for your injury. Nice looking axe for sure thanks for all the recent content.
I’m gonna miss the background scenery when Wrangler moves. :(
He is staying in the same area and he’s said all of the views are actually better. He said the new place even has a better view of “Mt. Fuji”.
Thanks to one of your original videos, I know own a small axe. I use it for kindling wood for the wood burner. Sat there with the father in law and just kindled for a hour.
Definitely get that shoulder checked. Popped mine out in 2003 during selection for the army. Popped it back in and passed selection... 2020 with two operations behind me and its still not right.
Still hot in TN. Definitely colder year than normal but we aint thinking about a fire yet, maybe outside at night or morning. But thatd be to dry it out more than warm it up. Wish it was fall. Thanks for the videos.
loved your content for about 3 years keep it up
Practicing medicine for 19 years. Don’t sling your shoulder at this point. You sling it you risk freezing it. Be careful, don’t overuse it, let pain be your guide as to what you can and cannot do. Ice for 20-30 minute increments in the evening. Use ibuprofen as directed to help reduce inflammation. Get the MRI. Rotator cuff tear, labrum tear, or AC separation. Get well soon. God bless, Cody.
I love our Council belt axe and the Council Hudson axe. As far as a splitting maul I break the handles so much since I'm lazy and leave it out on the wood pile I just use any maul at the nearest ACE or Home Depot as long as its says USA. Good luck with the shoulder.
Cool design first one I've seen I feel like were all counting down the days at your beautiful home good luck with your shoulder hopefully you heal up quickly
One thing I’ve done to an axe handle I didn’t exactly trust to sit well is to melt hot glue into its edges. Hot glue melts at about a hundred degrees Celsius, which isn’t enough to destroy the metal or the wood.
So you can have some hot glue on the edges, then use a hot air gun to melt it further into the edge. And if you want it loose, you can just melt it again.
I haven’t used the axe a lot, so no guarantees, but it seems to hold up well so far.
- "I just can't use [my shoulder], it might be the rotator cuff, I should really have it slinged.
Anyway, let's test out this axe."
My wife and I are looking forward to your videos can't wait to see the new Homestead. Thank you so much for the contact. God-bless you
These are my favorite kind of videos from you!
That is a beautiful axe!
Always been a fan of German quality myself (I'm a Dutchie)
Wishing you a speedy recovery with your shoulder!
Not lame, interesting. I am glad that you are able to still make videos. Good luck with the shoulder, I hope you heal quickly. And if you do end up getting Rotator cuff surgery, make sure that you don't re-injure the shoulder afterwards. My father-in-law re-injured his 2 weeks after surgery when he slipped on the stairs and instinctively grabbed the hand railing. He had to start all over again.
DMSO applied topically for your shoulder injury you will be amazed at the results. I fixed my shoulder by using DMSO and daily yoga stretches. Also hydration is very important. Blessings to you and your family.🙏🌟❤️
God bless you and your family as well. Good luck with your shoulder. Can't wait to see how the axe turns out.
My shoulder is stuffed, next breath, lets have a look at this axe which I'll have to swing! Lol
Are the bolt holes lined? .5 inch or .75 inch steel all thread tube , epoxied in place , will act like pillar bedding . Make sure the tube runs long and file it to be flush with he handle, this will take the compression off of the wood grain when fit correctly . It's exactly like pillar bedding a gunstock . Wrist pins could be used to support the wood grain as well as a recoil pin .
All designed to mechanically strengthen the wood while spreading and somewhat reducing kinetic energy transfer into... things ...like a wooden rifle stock.
I say this knowing much time has gone by since the making of this video and the health issue are on the mend if not healed fully.
your in my prayers cody. Hope your arm gets better before the winter.
Liam...The content in your video's never laim. Because the stuff you put out is just amazing. Thank you for sharing.
I had a pin tear on the rotator cuff, and damage to the short head of the bicep. It has never been right since, but you can build strength back. It took me 3months before I could hold a clipboard and write against it for an extended period. I also had to stop using barbell for weights, because when it decided to go, it would go without warning.
Content not lame at all! Really enjoying the talk about the new house, can’t wait to see it, and the “things my father and grandfather taught me!”
If you want a quick way to tell if it's your rotator cuff, place your right hand on your left shoulder than raise your right elbow up. If you have pain in the right shoulder, it's your rotator cuff.
Have been using the helko werk splitting axe for over a year now. It is a superior splitter!! A joy to use!
I hope to see a review of that crazy design at some later date
Hey Cody, looking forward to new uploads from the new property! love your work and love the Metric system! haha cheers from a fellow Firefighter from Australia!
That handle is stunning @WranglerStar
Nice video. Good luck with the shoulder. Hope you will be able to use it during the move. Not sure about the axe and curious whether it will hold up.
Shoulder was severely damaged in a car wreck at 20 years old. Uper arm bone was pushed through shoulder blade . Blew rotator. Cup. No over hand power , up fin , in from side fine . No over hand in a long time .
I missed these axe videos
I'm only 40min away from you Cody and it's 102 degrees in Multnomah County ☀️🔥🌡 lol but I understand what you're saying about Fall is in the air feeling when I was watering the garden on Friday night. My favorite season.
Much love and respect from Antifastan 🌹🏙💩🔥
Never ceases to amaze me as I'm sitting in a 108 degree August day with fall at least 3 months away that you're "feeling fall"... And every time there's cutting, my heart wants to see that 940. 😃
I’m glad you are starting to do more videos like this!
Gotta love this channel. Good content, and great stories. :)
Love seeing the mighty 940 recommissioned 👍
You can soak the head of the handle in antifreeze to keep it tight when it wears in. The antifreeze will soak in and it won't evaporate out leaving the wood a bit swollen
ok, we need a demonstration of this. Sorry about your shoulder!
I have found with axe handles that sit for a long time that work loose the best thing is to sit the head end in a shallow bowl of oil or even water if have nothing else and the handle will swell and stay tight
You always know by that first cold night. I need better self discipline. You are an inspiration. Thank you. I hope you feel better. Pray your shoulder is just temporary, same as mine. *Fingers crossed*..... So much to do before winter. You are loved here. TyVM.
God Bless you and yours! Hope to see that ax in your future videos
crispy fresh axe content. did not disappoint.
My favorite splitting maul, all steel monster wedge. Blast through anything
Glad to hear you have an mri booked, and hope you have a speedy recovery!
Nice axe, I hope it works as good as it looks. It would be nice to see an unusual design workout.
Got so happy to see a new axe video!
Thats is one cool axe. Can't wait to see it split!. Get well soon. Take the time you need!
Hope you get some news/correct diagnosis on the shoulder. Shoulder injuries stink. What a funky axe setup!
Still enjoyed the video! I hope you recover quickly, sir. Take it easy and heal up quickly!
KT tape also helps. I use it all the time on sprains.
Keeping you guys in our prayers. Hope you get the shoulder sorted out. God bless.