I just wanted to say that the 4:3 aspect ratio along with that lens looks really nice, makes me think you have a background in videography, the composition of all the shots is amazing too
I’ve always loved splitting logs and have done it at my grandparents place since I was younger and recently got a proper axe since I only had a small camping axe and have had plenty of fun doing it properly. Might make my own handle for it
I like the idea of blanks. Spent a few hours today making a new handle for an axe head we found in the woods behind our house. Still have a roofing axe we found the same day, yet to do. That'll be the sixth in the last two years. I love to work with hickory, but proper blanks are hard to find and I'm not ready to split that big log out back just yet.
The blank handles would be great. Sounds like a good side business. There are many of us that don’t have access to good wood for making handles. I thank you could make a killing.
You are absolutely mesmerising, how you managed to learn all this over covid and some of the things you make shocks me, voice like butter and the skills of a master carpenter, bravo lad!
Yeah, the trick with cross wedges is to drive all 3 wedge pieces in as close to simultaneously as you can manage. When the main wedge is driven, it will create too much friction for the cross wedges to push any of the eye out.
I was Clonakilty this past week and I’m pretty sure I saw you walking around the streets enjoying the festivities. Big fan man, keep doing what you’re doing.
Lovely handle! Just a note, the shape you have made is more an american style felling axe handle where as traditionally maul handles are straight due to the fact that its used both for splitting and hammering wedges, not as sexy as the shape you made but more suited to the job the axe is designed for.
I love that handle you should definitely sell blanks id certainly buy a few. That axe lookef stunning once you'd fibisged. Admired your videos and craftsmanship for while now. I've also used danish oil on my slsb top tables ive built its a beautiful thing! 🏴👍👏
I saw a similar video. That man hammered both parallel and perpendicular wedges at the same time. He finished with 3 bullet casings, hammered over the wedges, cut down, sanded, then finished with 3 brass brads. It looked like 3 brass bullseyes holding the wedges in place.
Found this channel from YT shorts a few days ago and iv just been casually binge watching these and its so fun watching the process of each tool take shape !
This 4:3 ratio really works well with your content! nostalgic, reminds me old youtube videos, simply sharing their wisdom across the world. I don't know anything about wood works but I like anything handmaden. Thank you for the vid
Eoin, you are an artist, and don't let anyone tell you different. Beautiful, thoughtful work. Always! I've been using Danish oil for years, and love it. (BTW - the lead screw on your vise could use a drop of oil, but not Danish 💧)
ive had a shed with similar ideas for years man, youve literally picked yourself up and over taken me in a matter of a year... Big fan mate your flying along ...im about to make this handle or similar too...😎🔥
I usually put in all 3 wedges at the same time and hammer them together. And by "usually" I mean all 3 times I put a handle on a tool, but so far it has worked every time.
This guy makes me want to get into wood working, but im an apprentice fabricator so i dont have the time to learn a bunch of new skills, but one day i hope to be competent at woodworking aswell as fabrication
Use paint stripper to remove the paint inside the head. You put the first wedge in, then cut that, and second wedge into the first. But it is only decorative. Nicely done!
Love the upgrading of equipment, especially new handles, I have done that myself. You seem to have gotten a good deal on the ash boards! I have had any luck finding anything that big locally. I will have to look more. Great video
Great video thanks 👍. I have been making axe handles for a while. I have been experimenting with different native wood. You might like to try Holly wood if you can find some. It's very hard and tight grained when seasoned properly.
I don't know if it's the way you act, the way you sound, or the way you look, but you are just adorable. keep up the good work and I can't wait to see what you do next.
I recently bought a ash log to make a handle since watching you and as nice as it feel i love my spotted gum handles on my splitting mauls, i think I'll keep ash to axe heads below 5lbs
I'm actually in need of 6 handles for throwing axes and would love to buy them from you if possible... awesome video. Just found your channel and can't wait to watch more.
I had to look up shinto rasps online, and was baffled at seeing places referring to it as "ugly." I can only think that must be people thinking it looks "bad" because they're not used to it because I think it's a nice looking type of tool that is beautiful in its obvious effectiveness.
Pretty sure I'm a lass that has a thing about old tools. Thanks to my Pa teaching my Pops so that as a little girl I drove him mad wanting to learn it all. Unfortunately I didn't inherit those tools. I've had a keen eye finding old tools and knowing what they are. Really enjoy watching your joy.
I found your work on tic tok your amazing at your craft if you weren’t in Ireland but in the states id clearly would come down and visit and maybe buy something off ya good work
That maul has a slip fit eye, like a pickaxe as we call them here in the States. Essentially a slight conical taper from top to bottom, with an oval cross section, designed to get tighter with work, with no need for a top wedge. I repeat, there was no need for a top wedge if you had understood how the tool is designed. The head is guaranteed to come loose with use now as the tool is used, because it is wedged only from the top and not the bottom of the eye. Great job other than that epic oversight.
The Shinto rasp is a game changer. I was very surprised by how effective it is. My left thumb gets chewed up from hanging onto the tip. I’ve seen people put electrical tape on the tip to solve this problem. I don’t mind Danish oil. I prefer linseed oil though.
3:20 I have a Shinto Rasp also, and I also use it all the time and love it... except for one thing. It needs a handle on the front of it, as well as the back. Could you make a video showing how to design a handle for the front of it? Removable with some sort of wingnut maybe? I've got some ideas of my own but I'd love to see your take on it.
With the original handle being a friction fit, I expect that the eye of the head was fairly wide, which meant that there was lot of 'empty space' to fill in when spreading the handle wood with the wedges. The job would have been easier if you had made two kerfs, instead of one, perpendicular to the main kerf which was parallel to the long axis of the handle head. It would have been easier to spread the wood that way. I know it meant making more wedges, but it would be worth it. And as you said yourself you should have driven all the wedges in at the same time, which would have also helped. P.S. It's very rare to see a friction fit handle on a maul or similar tool, like what you have on a pick-axe.
I dont know if its economically feasible to import but im telling ya theres nothing like the snap you get from an American Hickory handle on a splitting tool. Cannot say that Ive ever used ash for anything other than an electric guitar body, and for that ash wood is stupendous. Im sure ash is just fine for tools but I think if you give American Hickory a shot you may become a convert. Best wishes from across the pond
Also worth checking if a wood supplier does baseball bat blanks, tend to be hickory, but sometimes ash, some UK sites sell them at least. Also tends to be basically a thick ass board, not shaped at all
I just wanted to say that the 4:3 aspect ratio along with that lens looks really nice, makes me think you have a background in videography, the composition of all the shots is amazing too
He said in one of his shorts that his side gig is photography at dog races.
It's super nostalgic to me. Reminds me of watching the Red Green show years ago.
@aniquinstark4347 do they find you handsome or handy?
I was thinking a similar thing! It feels a lot more personal and close.
I think he did a film thing at some point
It’s nice to see such a dreadful tool converted into a much superior one
I’ve always loved splitting logs and have done it at my grandparents place since I was younger and recently got a proper axe since I only had a small camping axe and have had plenty of fun doing it properly. Might make my own handle for it
I like the idea of blanks. Spent a few hours today making a new handle for an axe head we found in the woods behind our house. Still have a roofing axe we found the same day, yet to do. That'll be the sixth in the last two years. I love to work with hickory, but proper blanks are hard to find and I'm not ready to split that big log out back just yet.
So you just found someone else's pile of wood & started splitting it for them? That's the most wholesome thing I've seen all week
I was thinking , if it was America, he’d be shot for trespassing with a dangerous weapon . In Ireland he’ll get a cup of tea
The blank handles would be great. Sounds like a good side business. There are many of us that don’t have access to good wood for making handles. I thank you could make a killing.
You are absolutely mesmerising, how you managed to learn all this over covid and some of the things you make shocks me, voice like butter and the skills of a master carpenter, bravo lad!
These are so relaxing to watch! I’d love to see more like these!
More to come!
Yeah, the trick with cross wedges is to drive all 3 wedge pieces in as close to simultaneously as you can manage. When the main wedge is driven, it will create too much friction for the cross wedges to push any of the eye out.
I just gotta know how old you are because you have an over abundance of knowledge and skill that's simply amazing for someone looking so young.
I was Clonakilty this past week and I’m pretty sure I saw you walking around the streets enjoying the festivities.
Big fan man, keep doing what you’re doing.
Great quote from the short of this video that you linked... "If it ain't Ash, it's trash!" 🤣👍
😁
Lovely handle! Just a note, the shape you have made is more an american style felling axe handle where as traditionally maul handles are straight due to the fact that its used both for splitting and hammering wedges, not as sexy as the shape you made but more suited to the job the axe is designed for.
I love that handle you should definitely sell blanks id certainly buy a few. That axe lookef stunning once you'd fibisged. Admired your videos and craftsmanship for while now. I've also used danish oil on my slsb top tables ive built its a beautiful thing! 🏴👍👏
Such a satisfying video. Loving these longer form ones you’re making these days 👍
I just want to say, you throw an axe like a master, that's fine wood splitting.
I like the wedges in the head, the assemetry of it is a reminder that a person spent their time making it.
While I know nothing about woodworking or tools I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them.
Oh Id certainly buy a blank or two, would love to give the shaping a go myself.
Top Job, young Fella, appreciated the splitting technique as well.
Should put the axe head in bucket paint thinner would got inside easy. Nice work as always
Enjoying the 4:3 aspect ratio. It's strange seeing 4:3 nowadays and oddly nice :)
I've said the same in his other video! For some reason I like watching in 4:3 much more.
Yeah it works well on my 21:9 phone
This is such a pleasant channel. Thank you for sharing your craft.
I saw a similar video. That man hammered both parallel and perpendicular wedges at the same time. He finished with 3 bullet casings, hammered over the wedges, cut down, sanded, then finished with 3 brass brads. It looked like 3 brass bullseyes holding the wedges in place.
Found this channel from YT shorts a few days ago and iv just been casually binge watching these and its so fun watching the process of each tool take shape !
This 4:3 ratio really works well with your content! nostalgic, reminds me old youtube videos, simply sharing their wisdom across the world. I don't know anything about wood works but I like anything handmaden. Thank you for the vid
A finely crafted maul handle has all the elegance and beauty of a proud swan.
Eoin, you are an artist, and don't let anyone tell you different. Beautiful, thoughtful work. Always! I've been using Danish oil for years, and love it. (BTW - the lead screw on your vise could use a drop of oil, but not Danish 💧)
Super video Eoin , very informative and very well filmed 👌🏼📸
I recently found you while browsing Facebook reels and I really love your content!
ive had a shed with similar ideas for years man, youve literally picked yourself up and over taken me in a matter of a year... Big fan mate your flying along ...im about to make this handle or similar too...😎🔥
Makes me want to go and try making a handle myself. Never done it before. You make it seem relaxing
Your videos are awesome, they feel home grown and genuine, plus that little trip while cutting wood made me laugh
6:30 "It's a tool, not a decoration." I love that mindset.
Because of your videos, I will be building my first project this weekend. It's a wooden mallet of course
I would say, all in all, you handled that pretty well.
Nice easy paced video with good info. Great video
The blanks are a great idea and I certainly think it will be popular
Amazing splitting maul, it cuts wood in half like a charm. Good video as always.
I usually put in all 3 wedges at the same time and hammer them together. And by "usually" I mean all 3 times I put a handle on a tool, but so far it has worked every time.
I loo forward to the website.
Keep up the good work sir
Hoping that you find some measure of success making axhandle templates my man. Good luck 👍
New to your channel! Love what you do! Believe it or not I tinker with classic cars 😊 my dad taught me how to work with my hands.
@brittanylane5044 • Perhaps a nice Woody Station Wagon would bring both disciplines together? Good luck.
@@douglas_drew yes!! I love that idea! Hard to come by in decent condition but I’ll be doing some research!
Just got done tinning, glad to relax watching this video
This guy makes me want to get into wood working, but im an apprentice fabricator so i dont have the time to learn a bunch of new skills, but one day i hope to be competent at woodworking aswell as fabrication
Always love to see a new video in my feed from you
A true craftsman. Love the videos
Subbed!!! I love this guy.. very knowledgeable and that accent makes me feel like I’m watching titanic lol. Keep up the great work.
Such a manly man man 😊all the manly things you do put a smile on my face and ❤️
Use paint stripper to remove the paint inside the head. You put the first wedge in, then cut that, and second wedge into the first. But it is only decorative. Nicely done!
Love the upgrading of equipment, especially new handles, I have done that myself. You seem to have gotten a good deal on the ash boards! I have had any luck finding anything that big locally. I will have to look more. Great video
Just bought a Shinto rasp because of you Eoin...;)
The shinto saw rasp is the best upgrade I've ever made. It's a dream for instrument necks
I really love your videos. Could you do a video on what you wear to work? I would love to get some drip like that!
Great video thanks 👍.
I have been making axe handles for a while.
I have been experimenting with different native wood. You might like to try Holly wood if you can find some. It's very hard and tight grained when seasoned properly.
I’d love to make a set of identical handles out of a load of different woods and comparing them
@@EoinReardonwould make great video content!
I agree, it’d be a very interesting video to see how they all stand up against each other
Beautiful handle and the maul works like it should. Would love to have a handle like that
Great video lad keep up the good work ps hello from northern Ireland
“I’m more of an **ash** man myself” LMAO
Love the video. I also love axes and use them alot. Great info 👍
I don't know if it's the way you act, the way you sound, or the way you look, but you are just adorable. keep up the good work and I can't wait to see what you do next.
Top notch quality work
Skilled Irish craftsmanship that built the US.
Would love to see you do a collaboration with Alex Steele
Dang harry that axe looks fire you should sing about it
Another amazing video. 👏
nice handle, I've heard a little bit about the shinto rasps but never seen one in action. I think I might buy one now
You won’t regret it!
Love the business idea man your gonna make a killin good shit 👏
Keep up the good vids man :)
Some interesting tools you are using there
I would 100% buy a handle for my axe and hatchets I have!
You know I realized that your like the Bob Ross of current day
I recently bought a ash log to make a handle since watching you and as nice as it feel i love my spotted gum handles on my splitting mauls, i think I'll keep ash to axe heads below 5lbs
Great job on Axe Eoin she splits good 👍
thanks Glen
I'm actually in need of 6 handles for throwing axes and would love to buy them from you if possible... awesome video. Just found your channel and can't wait to watch more.
You could also make a soft jaws for your wood vise out of some strips of rubber for something like that.
I had to look up shinto rasps online, and was baffled at seeing places referring to it as "ugly." I can only think that must be people thinking it looks "bad" because they're not used to it because I think it's a nice looking type of tool that is beautiful in its obvious effectiveness.
Pretty sure I'm a lass that has a thing about old tools. Thanks to my Pa teaching my Pops so that as a little girl I drove him mad wanting to learn it all. Unfortunately I didn't inherit those tools. I've had a keen eye finding old tools and knowing what they are.
Really enjoy watching your joy.
You should find a way to do collab with Canadian axe wielder Nicole Coenen. She swings a mean axe. :)
I found your work on tic tok your amazing at your craft if you weren’t in Ireland but in the states id clearly would come down and visit and maybe buy something off ya good work
That maul has a slip fit eye, like a pickaxe as we call them here in the States. Essentially a slight conical taper from top to bottom, with an oval cross section, designed to get tighter with work, with no need for a top wedge. I repeat, there was no need for a top wedge if you had understood how the tool is designed. The head is guaranteed to come loose with use now as the tool is used, because it is wedged only from the top and not the bottom of the eye. Great job other than that epic oversight.
Nice video, like usual 👍
Very nice. Thank you
A wire or sand paper drill bit sander would get that maul eye sorted nicely. I've used them myself and it comes up a treat.
awesome as always
Love your videos! Can you do one on starting out with making hand tools?
Love from Canada.
The Shinto rasp is a game changer. I was very surprised by how effective it is. My left thumb gets chewed up from hanging onto the tip. I’ve seen people put electrical tape on the tip to solve this problem.
I don’t mind Danish oil. I prefer linseed oil though.
Good tip. Currently nursing a shredded thumb
About to go shopping for a Shinto rasp
Very nice!
3:20 I have a Shinto Rasp also, and I also use it all the time and love it... except for one thing. It needs a handle on the front of it, as well as the back. Could you make a video showing how to design a handle for the front of it? Removable with some sort of wingnut maybe? I've got some ideas of my own but I'd love to see your take on it.
great video!
Glad I found your UA-cam after seeing you on tik tok.
Shinto rasps are great for shaping guitar necks as well
Looks amazing
I might have to make me one
or two 😂
With the original handle being a friction fit, I expect that the eye of the head was fairly wide, which meant that there was lot of 'empty space' to fill in when spreading the handle wood with the wedges. The job would have been easier if you had made two kerfs, instead of one, perpendicular to the main kerf which was parallel to the long axis of the handle head. It would have been easier to spread the wood that way. I know it meant making more wedges, but it would be worth it. And as you said yourself you should have driven all the wedges in at the same time, which would have also helped.
P.S. It's very rare to see a friction fit handle on a maul or similar tool, like what you have on a pick-axe.
I dont know if its economically feasible to import but im telling ya theres nothing like the snap you get from an American Hickory handle on a splitting tool. Cannot say that Ive ever used ash for anything other than an electric guitar body, and for that ash wood is stupendous. Im sure ash is just fine for tools but I think if you give American Hickory a shot you may become a convert. Best wishes from across the pond
all the wood working tops are great, but the real information I need is where do you buy your caps?
Very nice
Also worth checking if a wood supplier does baseball bat blanks, tend to be hickory, but sometimes ash, some UK sites sell them at least. Also tends to be basically a thick ass board, not shaped at all
We all love a nice piece of ash! 😂
don’t know if it was intentional but “I’m more of an ash man myself” had me giggling
"I'm an ash man myself" always gets me😂