Forging a Bearded Axe: A Step-by-Step Guide
Вставка
- Опубліковано 8 лип 2023
- In this video we're looking into two new elements in forging axes.
Forging dubbel lugs and making the beard of the axe.
Thank you for watching!
/Nils
Become a member:
/ @nilsogren
Become a Patron:
/ nilsogren
If you want to know more about hammer eye punches, check out Ethan Harty's website: www.ethanhartyblacksmith.com/b...
Find me on instagram:
/ nilsogren
My Website:
www.nilsogren.com/
Email List:
www.nilsogren.com/contact
LINK TO NORDFORGE:
www.nordforge.com/
/ nordforge
#handforged #traditional #blacksmith
As a beginner blacksmith at a living history site in Indiana, US. I can easily say I appreciate these videos, they are extremely inspiring and educational to especially newcomers to the craft. I especially enjoy watching tool making (having done so much research into it recently), so making these axes without power tools is phenomenal to see.
I personally prefer and recommend making an axe not by punching a hole through it but by making a "double axe" and then folding it back in on itself .
It will teach you a bit more of required techniques it's also how it used to be done.
On top of all that it doesent require you to make any additional holes or slits in order to add a hardened piece of steel to the edge.
And tbh I'm quite surprised why more people don't make it like that
What's a good way to get started in the craft? I've always been fascinated by blacksmithing and would like to try my hand at it a bit
@@justinkedgetor5949 you do not need much ,
1.Source of air
2.fire
3.thing to hit red hot piece of steel with
4. Thing to lay the red hot piece of steel on while hitting it.
1.For airflow I used a vacuum cleaner and placed the hose on the exit side of vacuum cleaner
2.for fire place I just layed a bunch of bricks around on the ground in such a manner so that the charcoal gets most air.
I also just dug a hole in the ground
3.Simple hammer.
4.just find any old big chunk of iron/steel.
I started with a railroad piece , then I upgraded it by making a horn on it . After a bit I found a steel plate with some holes in it which I simply placed on a log .
The point is it's not that hard to start(you won't be forging swords instantly but it's a starting point and a learning point after which you can build up your blacksmithing journey.
PS. I didn't add a thing to hold a red hot piece of steel with because that's optional :p.
I started by mostly using longer pieces of steel that way I didn't need thongs and for pieces that were to small I used simple pliers or vice grips.
Find a class near you, or someone who has been doing it for a while. You will be a lot farther ahead once you know the basics.@@justinkedgetor5949
I would totally raid England with that weapon!
Lmao
You ain’t got that power anymore
You talking 793 AD, or now? If so, I recommend working your way up the Thames on your longship to London. Can't even carry a pocket knife there now, easy pickings like Lindisfarne.
The Vikings did a lot of good work getting rid of all those annoying irregular plurals the first time around. Finish the job! Childs, not children. Womans, not women, etc.
@@carpediem3391 I ain't got no boat, and rowers are too expensive to hire.
As a retired welder/electrician who used to fabricate parts for heavy equipment, watching you make this neared axe gave me a hunger I had thought was gone. There’s a pleasurable satisfaction from getting an idea, making a plan to achieve that goal and using one’s hands to create that idea into a functional tool. It cannot be explained to anyone who has never had the experience, but to those of us who have, it’s a true love. Thank you so very much for reigniting the fire in me!!!
The Art of Forging, be it a blade, Ax head, or Sword, is an art form that has a limited number of Masters. And you are a Master of the trade. That is truly a work of art.
The winner is @danielhenry3720.
Unforutnatly he never replied, So the new winner is @Macikja
The Giveaway will end the 7th of August!
Subscribe & leave a commet to enter 😊
/Nils
PLEASE, PICK ME !!! I want the axe !!!
Love the way you explain your reasoning for doing each step and how you decide the order to do them.
This would make a great axe to have as a sample to aspire to in my own blacksmithing
Been trying to get one of these for awhile now between this and the small aplungen… this one seems a bit more stocky, I like it. Well if this is all I need to do to enter the giveaway then here is my comment, and I’m already subscribed. Should we recommend your page and work as well ??? @nilsogren
I'm already subscribed. Nice axe as always.
It is simply amazing that even a small detail during the making process can have such a profound impact on the end product.
beautiful ax. I love the whole process by hand. I am learning on a coal forge with no power tools so videos like this are my favorite! Thank-you.
I love how the entire axe was hand forged and shaped. Well done!
In today's era of power everything it's really refreshing to watch somebody build such a beautiful implement without using power tools. I myself am a woodworker and I am slowly learning to build more and more things with hand tools only. Thanks for this great video!
Beautiful work once again, Nils, both in craftsmanship and videography. Thanks for sharing!
I love to watch a skilled craftsman.
While I love watching forging videos, there is something about a piece made completely by hand without the use of power tools that makes it so much more satisfying for me. And this is something that is fully functional and would be an asset to anyone that had it. Beautiful work!
Your truly a gifted blacksmith. I appreciate the effort it takes to make one without modern machines. Bravo!
MAN! This was an amazingly educational video, as this is one of my FAVORITE AXES! This is going to be my next project after I finish the current axe that I am making! Thank you for these Step-by-step how to do by hand guides! They have really helped me a lot, and now I really love forging axes! Keep these coming mate!
Beautiful. It’s really nice seeing the process with just hand tools. Thanks Nils.
Fantastic work there Nils! I love seeing the vintage power hammers and home-made hammers, but seeing something like this that's within closer reach is always awesome.
I love this. Not using power tools makes it so much more inspiring to attempt!
Hi Nils; as always. Nice axe. I would love to see your complete axe collection. I know you started the channel because your first intend was to try out diffrent axe types and forms for learning purpose. I like the design of this recent axe a lot. Keep up with your work and passion. (:
That is a beautiful piece of work. Your ability to use both modern and historic methods of forging to create items that are both useful and aesthetically pleasing never fails to inspire. :)
Thanks for the opportunity 😊
It is nice to see an axe of excellent quality made without power tools! Returning to the way it started. Well done!
Thanks for showing these al by hand videos. They really show how making an axe is achievable without a power hammer or press.
Your work is incredibly inspiring and the value of this video is immeasurable. I’m looking forward to following your process myself.
As a woodworker i learned a lot from your method on putting a new handle on an axe, since mine is broken. Thanks 🙏🏻
Been thinking about making an axe just like this for myself. So ill be following this tutorial and making my own shortly! Really appreciate this beginner series. Really inspires and educates well!
That's probably the most thorough and clear explanation of bearded axe forging I've seen yet on UA-cam. Awesome video and well filmed, Nils!
One of the first axe making videos I've seen that is actually no power tools used, really cool to see
A real master can reveal everything, because above any instruction stays his mastery. Love your honesty. And your mastery, of course.
that axe is an absolute pleasure to look at, and I really hope that I'm able to even hold it, if not own it someday. the attention to detail and the care of its creation is a testament to your skill and your creativity!
Your work on this Axe is superb, I find it very satisfying to see these traditional skills being kept alive for future people to learn. Thank you, & have a wonderful life.
You have a true talent. Whoever ends up with axe will something to last them a lifetime and would be able to hand it down for generations.
Thanks for sharing your skills with us.
Love it. It’s great to see something formed completely with hand tools. I have seen many axes made but none with this much care.
What a great video! The tips like the chisel to cut off the extra material, tempering color and fitting the handle are great.
Your craftmanship is outstanding. I also love that you explain the steps.
I like how concise your videos are. Your editing is very good.
Absolutely love the feel of your blades slicing through wood.
Lovely work. I've enjoyed watching your channel and your smithing grow over time. Thanks for providing such good content.
I am not a blacksmith, however I have restored dozens of old ax heads and have plenty of heads that were sharpened to short to be useful. I haven't ever seen that method of adding edge material back to the head. Neat. Thanks for the great video.
Amazing craftsmanship. You always take your time and I appreciate seeing the whole process.
Excellent video, as usual, Nils! I really appreciate the knowledge you're passing on.
Beautiful work and amazing craftsmanship, Great to see people keeping this skill alive
These forging by hand tutorials are so fun to watch let alone great for anyone with tool envy. You really don't need much to make something thats both functional and beautiful!
Hot rasping for the win!
Thank you for the series, Nils. I appreciate the work you're putting into this, hopefully I can build an axe as beautiful as yours one day.
I’ve never done any kind of forging but I’m an artist I worked with wood clay and stone and I like to think that I can somewhat imagine what working with steel would be like and I’m just amazed at the amount of control you have over the material, it all goes exactly where you want it, you don’t distort one part when working on another, the edges are beautiful and clean even at the stage of forging, and the seem between the blade and the head is invisible. Amazing work, beautiful axe and great guide!
Everyone would love this axe. Quality craftsmanship. Good luck to the winner
Very instructive video. The ax has pleasing proportions and is undoubtedly a useful tool for roughing out large objects such as dough bowls, large spoons and other useful items. Great job.
This video came up in my recommended and I have to say I'm impressed. Being a knife nut, I know my fair share of blacksmiths and I'm always fascinated by the process. I've watched some of your others as well and you do very good work sir.
Beautiful work! I hope blacksmithing never dies it truly is an art
i'm still amazed at what you blacksmiths are able to do as it's not just metal that you works with which many think that is all you work with being a blacksmith. i see you guys working with wood, leather, different metals, sewing... it's a lot of different skills to know. great work and i hope all is well with you and yours
As a beginner blacksmith I have never made an axe and watching how you and many others have made them and other tools, I appreciate the time and diligence needed to make a good tool. I look forward to many opportunities to expand my craft and one day to make hammers and axes. Thank you for demonstrating how to make one without power tools.
Really nice to see you totally hand forging again.
Great to have tools to speed things up but absolutely superb to have hand skills.
Great instruction!
That was a video on a blacksmith masterclass , I am in awe of you're skills not using power tools and must say that the finished product is truly a piece of art well done
Magisk video som vanligt Nils, så himla häftigt att se ditt hantverk!!
Finally a real blacksmith made by Hand . I am so sick of these people that say made by hand yet a power hammer it doing the main hitting, now subscribed. Thankyou it looks awesome. Andy Australia
Forging is such a satisfying art. Really great to watch you forge this and I really appreciate you showing the details as well. Amazing work!
Älskar hantverket! Och klippningen med musiken i bakgrunden gör det bara ännu mer genuint! Du är en källa till inspiration, Nils! 💯
Love your videos! It's one of few things that my dad and I both enjoy watching, thanks for bringing my family together!
Thank you for the step by step guide to axe making. Your instructions are thorough and easy to understand.
I appreciate you showing accurate forging and clean work
Thank you for posting this video! My son and I have just started our blacksmithing journey - lots to learn and this was a great info vid!
I am so glad I found your channel, I have been wanting to get into axe making for a LONG time. Your one of the few channels who go into detail of the handmade process vs press/power hammer only.
Seeing these axes made without power tools is pushing me further and further into just going for it. Definitely a goal of mine to make a bearded axe.
Amazing build! The hand hammered finish is always my favorite!
I admire the fact that you’ve made this with traditional techniques, that requires talent. The finished piece is wonderful. Thanks for the video, looking forward to whatever is next.
Absolutely beautiful. I appreciate the labours of a person who takes the time to skilfully craft such a beautiful piece. I can imagine the balance of the finished item. That is a fine tool.
I’m just learning how to blacksmith.. watching your videos helps me so much thank you and keep up the good work.. all your axes are amazing
You have combined two things that I really enjoy. 1. Traditional blacksmithing. 2. Axes. You also make other edged tools, but primarily the axes. We not only get to learn some history, but also get to see how these processes have been done. I also appreciate your artistry and your attention to detail. The camera work is also very good. I am subscribed to TA's channel as well and was pleased to see you two working together. God Bless you.
Impressive, I’ve never seen more clear, concise or informative videos on the forging of axes than your videos.
Thank you!
What an awesome video.
I have to check out more of your channel in the future. I’m so happy to got this in my recommendations!
Excellent Axe! I’ve just gotten into blacksmithing a few months ago and will 100% try this method for my first one.
I’ve been wanting to see someone smith an axe with no power tools. It seems like everyone wants to make the best looking knives and axes the easiest and fastest way they can. I think this is a beautiful art that should not be forgotten, and I thank you for making this video showing the true skills of a blacksmith.
Really enjoyed it and I learned a lot.
Thank you
Texas
Amazing job as always! It's so cool to hear you talk about all the details when forging, things I wouldn't even think of, like the "taco method". You really have a deep mastery of your craft.
haha thanks a lot!
youtube just recomended me your channel and i couldn't be more happy about it. Amazaing job with that axe and keep doing it like that!!
That was a very well done video! I'm building a new shop after a move and can't wait to play in the fire again. You are a good inspiration to get back in there and get to making again!
Beautiful and amazing ! And so nice to see things done by hand
Appreciate the work all being done by hand!
Thank you for the educational, step by step video making it with hand tools, it is very helpful to those without them. Very beautiful work!
Amazing work! Always a pleasure to see such craftsmanship.
This is a wonderful video. Very good forging. Thanks for taking the time and effort to show and explain
Absolutely beautiful work!!! Anyone would be proud to wield such an axe!
Hello from the Philippines! I always have watched your videos for as long as I can remember and seeing a video of how you make your axes by hand inspires me to continue my hobby of blacksmithing especially since I dont have much tools that make the whole process more efficient. Always happy to watch you make awe inspiring art!
Excellent tutorial! Not over dramatized, I will save this video for when I'm ready to make one. I'm almost there
Simply a beautiful piece of work. It was a pleasure watching you build it. Thx for sharing.
Loved watching how it's done by hand.
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
That turned out amazing. You make it look so easy.
Thank you for your instructional videos, Nils. They really help. That is a beautiful axe.
Beautiful work Mr. Ogren. Your skills in the trade are exceptional as evidenced with how effortlessly it looked in making this axe. Well done Sir!
Man, what an amazing learning video..
I have been so drawn to forging, but I haven't had the opportunity to take a spin at it..soon I plan to build a beginners forge and start my own craft..it is in my blood line.
Nils, thank you for a very smooth, easy to follow, and straight forward lesson.
Beautiful. Really a work of art.
Thank you for this great video, and all your videos. Your instructions are easily understood and your explanation of why you do certain things a specific way.
Thanks again
Always appreciated a well made, hand forged blade. Thank you for the tutorial.
Such an amazing video, learned quite a bit here and cant wait to put it into practice. Thanks Nils!
Your videos are so easy to follow, and I'm amazed how much I've learned. Once I have the space, I am going to start messing around in the blacksmith lifestyle. Love your work and presentation of different methods.
Love how quiet the hand tool method is. And therapeutic!
I find your tutorials very useful! Thank you for making them.
Thank you very much for showing how you can forge these by hand! Looks beautiful!
Nice looking tool. I love watching you guys make blacksmithing look easy.
I've been gradually building up tools to try and do this myself knives axes hatchets just about any blade cutting tool and good to see somebody actually explain what they're doing and why they're doing it through the process thanks for the great video