Simple Axe Restoration - NO Power Tools , NO experience, Beginner Friendly

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • A simple axe restoration method that anyone can do!
    The sanding and filing make take some time but your patience will pay off!
    Hope you all enjoyed this video.
    Thanks for watching.
    Para cord - www.amazon.ca/...
    Torch lighter - www.amazon.ca/...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 39

  • @Otis010707
    @Otis010707 2 місяці тому

    GORGEOUS! I LOVE how that handle came out! I rehafted a Vaughn hatchet that came out looking similar to that! Keep up the good work!

  • @Aethelvlad
    @Aethelvlad Рік тому +5

    Amazing job. Working on my first restoration now. I don't have much experience with this but I do with wrapping handles. One suggestion I have is to lay the initial length of cord on the belly of the axe rather than the side. That way, the double layer is in front of the axe providing an extra layer of protection. It also helps to blind index the axe better since you won't have a bulge on one side. I always lit a small fire with some shavings in a soup can to fire harden things, but had the idea to try a torch. Glad to see it worked nicely for you, I'm sold.

    • @Theoutdoorlayman
      @Theoutdoorlayman  Рік тому +3

      That’s some solid advice, I’ll definitely try that for the next one. I’d suggest a bigger lighter or even a blow torch! Anyway, best of luck!

  • @stujo718
    @stujo718 Рік тому +3

    👍. Keep seeing all these power tools used for this. Well done. I’m trying it.

  • @ralphaelalfaro6023
    @ralphaelalfaro6023 3 місяці тому

    Enjoyed the video. I'm looking at working on an ax of mine, as well as a shovel, and hoe.
    One thing though, paracord disolves when exposed to the elements.
    And I always think of that scene in Woody Allens movie "Take the money and run" where he's on the chain gang, and the head falls off his sledge hammer.

  • @emwu1988
    @emwu1988 Рік тому +1

    Love the paracord wrap. I always smack that part of the axe so it will add some protection.

    • @Theoutdoorlayman
      @Theoutdoorlayman  Рік тому

      Yeah super cheap and easy way to protect your axe and give it a nice look!

  • @davidleasure9138
    @davidleasure9138 10 місяців тому

    Good job. Don’t forget to do the wedge end with the BLO also. It helps keep the head tight. It will soak up quite a lot of oil

  • @richardhowell2283
    @richardhowell2283 Рік тому +1

    Perfect, I’m fixing to work on a couple similar, I found in my dads shed. I been trying to find a good video one making a sheath, or axe mask though. Can’t wait!

    • @Theoutdoorlayman
      @Theoutdoorlayman  Рік тому +1

      Thats great! Check out my other video where I take a crack at making a sheath for this axe.

  • @joshkelloggKCR
    @joshkelloggKCR Рік тому +1

    Nice job, turned out to be a good looking build.

  • @mathuparrish6798
    @mathuparrish6798 Рік тому

    Looks really good! Well done!

  • @MrButterpantz
    @MrButterpantz Рік тому

    Terrific work.

  • @Running-with-skizers
    @Running-with-skizers 8 місяців тому

    Good job man not taking all the patina out of it was the right move axes have their oun personalities and if you take everything out of it its just another axe

  • @raybiondolino9778
    @raybiondolino9778 Рік тому +2

    Really nice video, exactly what I needed to see. BTW - do you happen to know what brand this axe is? Also, that handle looked pretty worn, do you trust it? Great audio track. Thx

    • @Theoutdoorlayman
      @Theoutdoorlayman  Рік тому +2

      Thank you!! I think it’s just a Husky axe from Home Depot. The brand mark was too faded to see for sure tho.

  • @billlindsey411
    @billlindsey411 Рік тому

    Very cool! Thank you - Liked & Subscribed.

  • @swodcollins9063
    @swodcollins9063 Рік тому +2

    Any tips for free-handing the edge geometry? DO you go for a 20 to 25 degree on your axe edge or just go for what feels right for splitting? I have always have trouble with free-hand sharpening

  • @lindawallace6750
    @lindawallace6750 Рік тому +2

    C O O L !!

  • @timothymallon
    @timothymallon Рік тому +2

    It's time to hang a new handle on that. I do appreciate your work and attention to detail, but from the start, that handle isn't safe. One good hard whack on a stubborn log could mean a lot of pain in your future. For your sake, get a new handle. Otherwise, I really do like the attention you gave the axe

    • @Theoutdoorlayman
      @Theoutdoorlayman  11 місяців тому

      Thanks man, I do plan on putting a new handle on it! I have a list of future videos/projects to do and that’s definitely one of them.

  • @d.k.1394
    @d.k.1394 Рік тому

    Wow good on you

  • @JDKing-rj2oy
    @JDKing-rj2oy Рік тому

    I'd put some cold blue on the head, otherwise a great job. Thanks!

  • @wojciechbogusawski9163
    @wojciechbogusawski9163 Рік тому

    Super easy :) I thought the process is more complicated.

    • @Theoutdoorlayman
      @Theoutdoorlayman  Рік тому

      It can get a lot more complicated for sure but this method was not so bad and turned out nice !

    • @wojciechbogusawski9163
      @wojciechbogusawski9163 Рік тому

      @@Theoutdoorlayman Yesterday I already began restoring my fathers old tools maybe i`ll finish before the endo of 2023 :P timestealer job :)

  • @brandonbean2748
    @brandonbean2748 Рік тому +2

    I wouldn't trust that crack handle mate.

    • @Theoutdoorlayman
      @Theoutdoorlayman  Рік тому +2

      So far she’s held up but you’re right. Maybe a new handle is in the near future 👍

  • @johnfarill1923
    @johnfarill1923 Рік тому +1

    You should have replaced the handle. It will break with tough use. The paracord won’t stop that.

  • @TheDekers04
    @TheDekers04 Рік тому

    the rope would trap moisture, and the axe would rust.

    • @FIGGY65
      @FIGGY65 8 місяців тому

      Maybe if HE leaves it outside, neglected between use, which he’s not likely to do after all this hard work. On your axe, do what you want.😎