I always wanted one of these Tommy Axes but I never could find it for the right price. Well, I finally did. Come to the shop with me and let's clean it up and restore it to better than new.
Excellent work! I was looking forward to seeing this one restored. You did a wonderful job. I like to color contrast with the added walnut. Thanks for bringing us along. 😀👍
You do absolute beautiful hand restoration!! No crazy grinding grits, no fancy sanders and grinders. All basic angle grinding and palm sanding with a band saw mixed in! I will continue to strive for your craftsmanship. Salút!
Great video. I have a similar blue Stanley vise that clamps to the bench. My mom got it for me when I was 13 and it is now a prized possession. Always use for another jar in the shop.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m always amazed that the tools that were produced so many years ago and feel it’s a privilege to clean them up out of a form of respect. Thanks so much for your visit and have a great weekend.
Nice find and great repair! A few years ago I found one at a yard sale for four dollars I like mine a lot. I also found a True Temper Dynamic thirteen-claw hammer. Do a search on the Tommy Axe history there is a 1957 ad for it. It sold for a 1.50 new. It was marketed as a tool that had 101 uses.
Wow. Thanks so much for all that information. $1.50, man alive. You can’t touch junk tools for that. Again, thank you so much for sharing this great information and hope you have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for your very kind words. It was a lot of fun to do and I enjoyed sharing it with you. Thanks for your visit and hope you have a great weekend.
Thank you very much. In my opinion, there are certain tools that deserve being used only as they are intended. This is one of those, I will probably not throw it at the target.😁 even though it’s as good as new I will probably retire it and give it a permanent home on the wall. Thanks so much for stopping by the shop for a visit and hope you have a great weekend.
Your restoration turned out better than mine. I put a hairline crack in my Tommy Ax when re-handling. I think it is right about where the hardening transition line was on the back. Bummer.
I’m really sorry to hear that. Hopefully your next one will turn out better. Good luck with it, and thanks for stopping by for a visit. Hope you have a great week.
You’re absolutely right. What I am using is a Shinto along with a four in hand rasp. They’re not very expensive, but they work really well. The four in hand will need to be cleaned regularly with a file card. It’s like a wire brush, but made for files.
@@toolscouter thank you. Monday I may pick those up. I've got a couple projects that have been sitting for months. I've been busy with work and I'm sure you know how that goes.
Can you do a full axe collection vid? I know you recently in the last year did your Norlunds but I know you have that rafter up there and prob more hidden! Hung or not! Would kill to see what you call your own! Or even a tool wall walk through explaining the history behind each tool up there! Make it a series!
That’s definitely something I will consider. I’ll have to think about it for a while and see how I would want to break it up because there’s a lot of tools up there and I don’t know if I can remember the history of each of them on the spot. As I said, I’ll definitely give it a consideration and always appreciate suggestions from you the viewers. Thanks again and hope you have a great weekend.
Great job. I'd like to see you taking out those ugly chips at the eye and edge ... I know your channel is not about metal working or sharpening... but I'd like to see some for us novices. Even though I've been messing with this tipe of stuff for a long time... I can't afford all the expensive tools and stuff... I've got a 1×30 belt sander and a couple angle grinders ... and have just had to make it work. But I'm interested in seeing other people's aproach...
I will do my best to pay attention to that kind of thing in the future. I think I did clean it up with an angle grinder, but I didn’t show it on the video, my apologies. It’s great that you’re willing to learn and don’t apologize for what you have. Just learn to be innovative with what you have. Sometimes that means it’s a little unconventional, but that’s OK. If you will invest in that Shinto rasp a bastard file, and the four in hand, you’ll be in great shape with your angle, grinders and belt sander. Remember, for over 100 years people didn’t have electrical tools, they used the hand tools that you and I are talking about right now. Always great to have you visit me here in the shop and hope you have a great week.
No, I do not like to use any glue on the eye or wedge. I use linseed oil so that it soaks into the wood and expands the wood. I try to make the eye as tight as I can even before I put the wedge in. I only use linseed oil. This way I can always tap it in further if it becomes loose later. They rarely come loose though. Thanks so much for your visit and hope you have a great weekend.
They really are a fantastic little tool. I trust yours turned out nicely. Usually they just need a little TLC. Thanks for your visit and hope you have a great day.
Fantastic craftsmanship
Thank you for stopping by for a visit and for your very kind words. Hope you have a great weekend.
excellent small axe!!!
Thank you. Always great to see you in the comments and hope you have a great weekend.
Excellent work! I was looking forward to seeing this one restored. You did a wonderful job. I like to color contrast with the added walnut. Thanks for bringing us along. 😀👍
Thank you for visiting me here in the shop. Always fun to do these kinds of projects and I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a great weekend.
Beautiful restoration as always I love the look of the walnut lamination on the handle. Thanks for sharing your expertise
Thank you, walnut does dress up a project. Thanks for your visit and all of your kind words. Have a great week.
I like your technique for laminating, it is a great and effective way to save an existing piece. Another tool saved and ready for use.
Thank you. It does seem to work pretty well. Thanks for stopping by the shop for a visit and hope you have a great weekend.
Fantastic! That handle is absolutely beautiful. Nicely done
Thank you for your very kind words. Hope you have a great weekend. Thanks for coming by.
Great recovery on the handle - nice work! I’ll have to try that on my next restoration with a questionable handle! Always love your presentation!
Thank you so much for all your very kind words. Good luck on your project and have a great weekend.
I enjoy your videos and especially your love of these tools
Thanks so much. Isn’t that evident? I have to admit I do take pride in them. Thanks for your visit and hope you have a great weekend.
You do absolute beautiful hand restoration!! No crazy grinding grits, no fancy sanders and grinders. All basic angle grinding and palm sanding with a band saw mixed in! I will continue to strive for your craftsmanship. Salút!
Thank you very much. I’ll try to be worthy of the compliment. It is a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing your thoughts..
Another top notch job !!!!
Thank you very much for your kind words. I always appreciate when my viewers stop by and share their thoughts. I hope you have a great weekend.
Wow that little axe came out beautifully! Love your technique for rebuilding the handle.
Thank you very much. I appreciate you stopping by for a visit and hope you have a great weekend.
Turned out great love how you saved the handle
Thank you. Appreciate you stopping by for a visit and hope you have a great weekend.
Fantastic handle there!!!! 😃👍
Thank you. I was very happy with the way it turned out. Thanks so much for your encouragement and support. Have a great weekend.
Great restoration!! The handle looks like it was original 👍
Thank you. Always appreciate hearing from viewers like you and hope you have a great weekend.
Great video. I have a similar blue Stanley vise that clamps to the bench. My mom got it for me when I was 13 and it is now a prized possession. Always use for another jar in the shop.
Thank you. It’s always great to hear from viewers who spend their time in the shop as well. Come by again soon and have a great weekend.
Turned out beautiful, what craftsmanship! What a unique design the tool has
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
You are so welcome. And thank you so much for watching. Hope you come back again soon and have a great weekend.
Awesome handle! You also did a great job on the edge of the head. It's truly a work of art! Thanks again for your efforts and see you next time.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m always amazed that the tools that were produced so many years ago and feel it’s a privilege to clean them up out of a form of respect. Thanks so much for your visit and have a great weekend.
Detecting heat treatment is a nice bonus feature of Evapo-Rust.
This is very true. Thanks for sharing.
The handle came out really nice! Good trick with the custom wedge.
Thank you. I appreciate your visit and hope you have a great weekend.
The Tommy Axe turned out really nice. Great job as always.
Thank you.
Beautiful job!!
Thank you. I appreciate your visit and hope you have a great weekend.
Love that handle inlay, holy smokes! What a great job and such a cool hatchet.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I always appreciate the visit and hope you have a great week.
Nice find and great repair! A few years ago I found one at a yard sale for four dollars I like mine a lot. I also found a True Temper Dynamic thirteen-claw hammer. Do a search on the Tommy Axe history there is a 1957 ad for it. It sold for a 1.50 new. It was marketed as a tool that had 101 uses.
Wow. Thanks so much for all that information. $1.50, man alive. You can’t touch junk tools for that. Again, thank you so much for sharing this great information and hope you have a great weekend.
Hey !Très belle restauration, le manche est superbe. La tête de hache aussi, bien rattrapé et brillante à souhait. ❤
Thank you so much for your very kind words. It was a lot of fun to do and I enjoyed sharing it with you. Thanks for your visit and hope you have a great weekend.
I do like those Tommy axes. Turned out great.
Thank you very much. Always great to hear from you and hope you have a great weekend.
Awesome handle restoration. The Tommy Axe turned out great. Perhaps it could be taken down and have a "date" with your target. LOL. Good stuff. Jim
Thank you very much. In my opinion, there are certain tools that deserve being used only as they are intended. This is one of those, I will probably not throw it at the target.😁 even though it’s as good as new I will probably retire it and give it a permanent home on the wall. Thanks so much for stopping by the shop for a visit and hope you have a great weekend.
Love it ! Looks great!
Thank you.
Very nice.
Thank you very much and have a great weekend.
Your restoration turned out better than mine. I put a hairline crack in my Tommy Ax when re-handling. I think it is right about where the hardening transition line was on the back. Bummer.
I’m really sorry to hear that. Hopefully your next one will turn out better. Good luck with it, and thanks for stopping by for a visit. Hope you have a great week.
I really like that rasp you've got. I want one. I mostly use a angle grinder but it's so easy to go too far so fast . A rasp would help me I think.
You’re absolutely right. What I am using is a Shinto along with a four in hand rasp. They’re not very expensive, but they work really well. The four in hand will need to be cleaned regularly with a file card. It’s like a wire brush, but made for files.
@@toolscouter thank you. Monday I may pick those up. I've got a couple projects that have been sitting for months. I've been busy with work and I'm sure you know how that goes.
Can you do a full axe collection vid? I know you recently in the last year did your Norlunds but I know you have that rafter up there and prob more hidden! Hung or not! Would kill to see what you call your own! Or even a tool wall walk through explaining the history behind each tool up there! Make it a series!
That’s definitely something I will consider. I’ll have to think about it for a while and see how I would want to break it up because there’s a lot of tools up there and I don’t know if I can remember the history of each of them on the spot. As I said, I’ll definitely give it a consideration and always appreciate suggestions from you the viewers. Thanks again and hope you have a great weekend.
Great job. I'd like to see you taking out those ugly chips at the eye and edge ... I know your channel is not about metal working or sharpening... but I'd like to see some for us novices. Even though I've been messing with this tipe of stuff for a long time... I can't afford all the expensive tools and stuff... I've got a 1×30 belt sander and a couple angle grinders ... and have just had to make it work. But I'm interested in seeing other people's aproach...
I will do my best to pay attention to that kind of thing in the future. I think I did clean it up with an angle grinder, but I didn’t show it on the video, my apologies. It’s great that you’re willing to learn and don’t apologize for what you have. Just learn to be innovative with what you have. Sometimes that means it’s a little unconventional, but that’s OK. If you will invest in that Shinto rasp a bastard file, and the four in hand, you’ll be in great shape with your angle, grinders and belt sander. Remember, for over 100 years people didn’t have electrical tools, they used the hand tools that you and I are talking about right now. Always great to have you visit me here in the shop and hope you have a great week.
Did you use an epoxy glue for the wedge? Great episode.
No, I do not like to use any glue on the eye or wedge. I use linseed oil so that it soaks into the wood and expands the wood. I try to make the eye as tight as I can even before I put the wedge in. I only use linseed oil. This way I can always tap it in further if it becomes loose later. They rarely come loose though. Thanks so much for your visit and hope you have a great weekend.
@@toolscouter Thank you!!
I RESTORED ONE OF THESE 2 YEARS AGO
They really are a fantastic little tool. I trust yours turned out nicely. Usually they just need a little TLC. Thanks for your visit and hope you have a great day.