Forging a Colonial Axe

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  • Опубліковано 2 лют 2016
  • This is my take on forging a light weight, English "Colonial period" hewing axe using bowtie construction. Mild steel body, cutting edge is 1075.
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  • @reneemills-mistretta790
    @reneemills-mistretta790 5 років тому +11

    You know what? The way you made this bowtie and folded it over to fit so perfectly is the coolest way to forge an axe that I've ever seen. 😀Love your work.

    • @rigoniironworks
      @rigoniironworks  5 років тому +3

      Thanks! Credit for the technique comes from Peter Ross who was kind enough to give me the starting dimensions. All the best

  • @KamranHaider
    @KamranHaider Рік тому +1

    Master Craftsman with hands of a painter , 😊🥰🤗🙏

  • @abhijeetjadhav3592
    @abhijeetjadhav3592 4 роки тому +7

    Beautiful art this is not axe this is wepon of Indian god I have not words about this craft your axe is not axe this is masterpiece...well done

  • @k.bhoopathy7226
    @k.bhoopathy7226 3 роки тому +1

    Intellectual and accuracy craftsman. Master piece of work. It's a treat to watch.

  • @bretthess6376
    @bretthess6376 4 роки тому +6

    That's the way to do it. Never saw a couple of your shaping tools before. I'll be making some and using them next time I forge an axe. Thanks.

  • @AlecSteele
    @AlecSteele 8 років тому +233

    Beautiful work! I am always impressed with the degree of accuracy and cleanliness that you forge with!

    • @Caleb-mj9wt
      @Caleb-mj9wt 7 років тому +15

      Alec Steele fancy seeing you here

    • @michaelleigh6810
      @michaelleigh6810 6 років тому +1

      Probably because he uses a power hammer

    • @jerrieyum
      @jerrieyum 6 років тому

      Hi Alec TGIF honey I love your work!

    • @jenjaone
      @jenjaone 5 років тому +1

      Alec Steele senpai say something

    • @yoda4231
      @yoda4231 2 роки тому

      Hey Alec!

  • @Kyurnmakes
    @Kyurnmakes 4 роки тому +7

    Sorry to dig up an old video, but literally everything is amazing, but your top tools are amazing-er. You are an amazing craftsman. Very inspiring work. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Thejakegee
    @Thejakegee 3 роки тому

    As Alec said, always a perfect forge. My coffee scoop is treating the home well regularly. Cheers.

  • @bennyhill3642
    @bennyhill3642 Рік тому +1

    Rigonie That's very Good work your doing there!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!😇

  • @truecockney438
    @truecockney438 Рік тому +1

    Love watching this man working he surely is a very talented man plus I’ve never seen such a clean workshop 👍👏

  • @stanleyjaxen8759
    @stanleyjaxen8759 3 роки тому +1

    thanks keeping it simple and clean and showing the process

  • @TheSchmed
    @TheSchmed 4 роки тому +1

    Love your metal “Perfection” table.

  • @papiwalter26
    @papiwalter26 2 роки тому +1

    ottimo lavoro grande maestria e competenza !

  • @Oliver66FarmBoy
    @Oliver66FarmBoy 7 років тому +20

    Thats a dying breed of craftsmanship right there. I can listen to that sweet anvil ring all day.

    • @jacobschmidt3178
      @jacobschmidt3178 7 років тому

      Oliver66FarmBoy Why did you make all your videos private

    • @NKG416
      @NKG416 7 років тому +1

      Tinnitus will what you get hahaha

    • @sethhilke4431
      @sethhilke4431 7 років тому

      Oliver66FarmBoy what happened to all your videos?????

    • @jacobschmidt3178
      @jacobschmidt3178 7 років тому

      He made them all private because people did not respect his privacy and started to actually start rumors about him to people he does business with.

    • @elbowgrease7486
      @elbowgrease7486 7 років тому

      Jacob Schmidt that really sucks because he made awesome videos

  • @taregheshragh3890
    @taregheshragh3890 3 роки тому +1

    سلام،🌹👍
    Very good.
    I love your work.
    I am from Iran.

  • @StickySubstance
    @StickySubstance 5 років тому +1

    This is my 1st time seeing that kind of forging. I'm used to seeing Blacksmiths making a hole when they're making an axe. This one looks really nice.

  • @mitchelperkins6723
    @mitchelperkins6723 7 років тому +3

    Beautiful axe work John!
    one of the things on my list to try.

  • @DulishusWaffle
    @DulishusWaffle 8 років тому +1

    I'm currently doing what I can to learn this method. Absolutely brilliant video!

  • @majidbarzegari5021
    @majidbarzegari5021 2 роки тому +1

    Hi,Professional technique

  • @chillnow1
    @chillnow1 8 років тому +1

    Wow, superb work. Love your tools.

  • @ajoybanerjee2819
    @ajoybanerjee2819 3 роки тому

    Excellent, planning preparation 👍 well done

  • @renegadescout
    @renegadescout 8 років тому +2

    Well done sir...I forge a few similar axes by hand so I have a great appreciation for how this turned out..

  • @mst5632
    @mst5632 7 років тому +1

    Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

  • @aaronwilcox5673
    @aaronwilcox5673 5 років тому +1

    I enjoy watching the clean and efficient work. Very excellent.

  • @tomjoy6829
    @tomjoy6829 6 років тому +1

    Nice use of tools and equipment !.. And, of course planning, which is the essence of good smith work. !

  • @khosrowjalali7898
    @khosrowjalali7898 5 років тому +1

    This is My Fav Forged Axe on youtube , TFS !

  • @h.schmid1965
    @h.schmid1965 8 років тому +3

    So exakt habe ich noch keinen schmieden sehn! Super.

  • @waltero3035
    @waltero3035 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

  • @FilipeCzech1986
    @FilipeCzech1986 8 років тому +2

    Excellent work..

  • @bongmerced5842
    @bongmerced5842 5 років тому +1

    Nicely done , using well preserve tools and superb craftsmanship ,

  • @DaedalusProps
    @DaedalusProps 7 років тому +1

    BEAUTIFUL, clean work man. Love it

  • @oakiemouse
    @oakiemouse 7 років тому +9

    Very nice and "simple" axe to forge, and one that can be used for a lifetime. Thank you for not covering the vid with crappy music too. Thank you.

  • @joshuahawkee1148
    @joshuahawkee1148 7 років тому +2

    work of art !

  • @ryanmurphy007
    @ryanmurphy007 7 років тому +1

    great to watch. such clean work from start to finish

  • @jerrieyum
    @jerrieyum 6 років тому +2

    This is very good work I love the accuracy in your strikes and you’re really organized. Wonderful!

  • @TheHappyhorus
    @TheHappyhorus 7 років тому +1

    Nice, simple but really effective.

  • @miguelfdez712
    @miguelfdez712 8 років тому +1

    A very beautiful axe and a very nice video. Ty Sir for showing your skills.

  • @garretttheswifter
    @garretttheswifter 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful work!!! absolutely wonderful to watch.

  • @oldpuebloforge
    @oldpuebloforge 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing work. Now I want to try this. I'll never do it as beautifully as you, though.

  • @251cchavers
    @251cchavers 7 років тому +1

    That is awesome. Turned out beautiful as well 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @brettb.7425
    @brettb.7425 5 років тому

    Very nice blacksmithing equipment!!!!!

  • @georei
    @georei 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful work.

  • @user-hf2xf4lt2o
    @user-hf2xf4lt2o 2 роки тому +1

    perfect job!

  • @jamesball7322
    @jamesball7322 8 років тому +1

    Very clean technique and looks to be well built

  • @hypnotrix5638
    @hypnotrix5638 8 років тому +2

    MORE MORE MORE... PLEASE. Absolutely love your videos can't wait to see what you do next 👍

  • @ernestsheffield9976
    @ernestsheffield9976 8 років тому +3

    Who the hell gives this a thumbs down??? Thumbs up from me. Nice and clean work.

  • @dumbdumberanddumbest9375
    @dumbdumberanddumbest9375 6 років тому +1

    this is fantastic like your so accurate

  • @TheAussiePirate
    @TheAussiePirate 6 років тому +2

    Absolutely amazing! Captions would be nice for those of us less in the know 😉

  • @geraldmartin8195
    @geraldmartin8195 5 років тому +1

    Terrific work & outstanding craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing this vid.

  • @Budietoyka
    @Budietoyka 7 років тому +1

    Nice work man. Beautiful axe!

  • @mattyal9347
    @mattyal9347 3 роки тому

    There is a whole lot of talent that went into creating that axe... but its just another axe that will forever leave the question, "was it made by man or machine?" Go Damascus!

  • @sethjones5078
    @sethjones5078 6 років тому +1

    Turned out great!

  • @michaelsorrell601
    @michaelsorrell601 4 роки тому +6

    The accessories USED TO shape and cut are interesting.

  • @mijit.859
    @mijit.859 6 років тому +1

    Well done ! 👍

  • @jacobhornsby5579
    @jacobhornsby5579 6 років тому +1

    Your attention to detail in remarkable in this video. I'd love to own on of these!

  • @carlwallmark9749
    @carlwallmark9749 7 років тому +2

    clean looking anvil an sounds good also. great build in joyed the video!

  • @robroy5729
    @robroy5729 6 років тому +1

    I agree with Alec 100%. Your work looks like its was almost machined rather than forged. You do very nice work. Lets see some more video :)

    • @rigoniironworks
      @rigoniironworks  6 років тому

      Thanks man, I'm working on building my new metal shop for the next few months but will get back to more videos early next year.

  • @user-yh3rl5el1y
    @user-yh3rl5el1y 7 років тому +1

    Good job!!!

  • @solosniper86
    @solosniper86 8 років тому +4

    Awesome! Loved the vid! Subbed! Keep it up!

  • @blacksmithindonesiakreatif9151
    @blacksmithindonesiakreatif9151 4 роки тому +1

    Nice work, i love that 🔥🔥⚒👍😎

  • @gabbar51ngh
    @gabbar51ngh 4 роки тому +1

    This was amazing

  • @ldwithrow08
    @ldwithrow08 7 років тому +1

    Nice crisp rebound on that anvil!

  • @oohsam
    @oohsam 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful!!

  • @markspc1
    @markspc1 4 роки тому +1

    Nice work, clean !

  • @woodstove-np7id
    @woodstove-np7id 6 років тому +1

    it's a interesting process. nice idea!

  • @alexonder1545
    @alexonder1545 7 років тому +2

    I hope your doing this for a living Great job !!

  • @johnmagus6341
    @johnmagus6341 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @Mahdi_Alaie
    @Mahdi_Alaie Рік тому +1

    Nice job

  • @lenblacksmith8559
    @lenblacksmith8559 4 роки тому +1

    Well done top work matey.

  • @energizerwolf5574
    @energizerwolf5574 7 років тому +5

    In my opinion, this is the optimal light axe head. Not a hammer, fairly light compare to the cuttingedge and size in general. the handle is very stable in the head.

  • @joemedeiros46
    @joemedeiros46 6 років тому +1

    Boy do I wish I would learn the properties if metal!
    I can currently duplicate this exact head out of any wood you want!

  • @luisalarcon7060
    @luisalarcon7060 8 років тому +2

    hola amigo felicitaciones artesanía pura realmente manejas muy bien tu trabajo atte. desde Alerce región de los lagos chile.

  • @davidlefort4131
    @davidlefort4131 7 років тому +2

    your doing nice work friend

  • @DivingDuckDon
    @DivingDuckDon 7 років тому +2

    Awesome! Nice Vid. Brother! Thanks for posting this one:)

  • @user-lt3nu5no2n
    @user-lt3nu5no2n 4 роки тому +1

    Фантастика!!!красивый инструмент.красивая работа👍👍👍

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 6 років тому +1

    Interesting how you made that! Looks like a very good axe! Thank you.

  • @AMikePietri
    @AMikePietri 7 років тому

    Very nice work

  • @thornwarbler
    @thornwarbler 8 років тому +2

    Some nice work there....................Cheers

  • @florens93
    @florens93 8 років тому +6

    Great job!!! Could you do a video where you forge a medieval sword please?

  • @elisioeudes6288
    @elisioeudes6288 3 роки тому +1

    Excepcional guerreiro!! Tiro o meu chapéu pra você.

  • @scarface-39
    @scarface-39 4 роки тому +1

    Nice!👍

  • @anthonyfeatherstone7696
    @anthonyfeatherstone7696 5 років тому +1

    This is great

  • @rhomanmason8131
    @rhomanmason8131 4 роки тому +1

    I would love to be able to master this craft, some things just aren't meant to be lol great job 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

  • @tigran1087
    @tigran1087 5 років тому +1

    very nice work
    thanks bro and like

  • @MrDhandley
    @MrDhandley 4 роки тому

    Tis a thing of great beauty.

  • @1kiffertom1
    @1kiffertom1 6 років тому

    magnificient! a meister makes it look like women and children can do this!

  • @ozosborne9716
    @ozosborne9716 7 років тому +2

    perfect job chap i messed up the cutting edge on my first one and still nowhere near as good as this on number 7

  • @TheSchmed
    @TheSchmed 4 роки тому

    Nice weld!

  • @monteprovolt2253
    @monteprovolt2253 7 років тому +1

    Thank you

  • @davidlefort4553
    @davidlefort4553 6 років тому +1

    Interesting skills

  • @MuhammadSaeed-eh9cx
    @MuhammadSaeed-eh9cx 5 років тому

    Very good

  • @nizamuddinansari1317
    @nizamuddinansari1317 4 роки тому

    Very nice

  • @unnerbuxetruckler
    @unnerbuxetruckler 7 років тому +1

    Nice!

  • @vasileseitan6893
    @vasileseitan6893 6 років тому +1

    Good job,,,,,,,,,SUPER JOB,,,,,,,,,,,

  • @fernandonogueira3290
    @fernandonogueira3290 5 років тому +1

    🎬 Excellent 📹 Video 🎥! _ Congratulations! 👍 🇧🇷

  • @toddellner5283
    @toddellner5283 4 роки тому +1

    Makes it look easy

  • @perkelepower
    @perkelepower 7 років тому +1

    very nice

  • @user-mv3tr6jx9m
    @user-mv3tr6jx9m 6 років тому +1

    While some "craftsmen" are engaged in all sorts of elven toothpicks, sane blacksmiths make a solid instrument.

  • @joansolasanchez6378
    @joansolasanchez6378 6 років тому +1

    muy buen trabajo

  • @timmothyhart9525
    @timmothyhart9525 7 років тому +1

    immediate sub