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Rusty Old Axe - Restoration

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2021 ж. 30 Қар.
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Hello! Thanks for stopping by.
In this video you see me restoring a very old and rusty axe. It was gifted to me by my friend from work which I greatly appreciate. The axe itself has a classic woodsman's axe shape so I was excited to restore it!
As I inspected the axe I noticed the handle had suffered from exposure and was rotten in certain areas. This was good for me as it gave me reason to craft a new handle for it. The traditional wood used for tool handles in my country is European ash wood so I contacted my local sawmill and they selected a choice piece of ash wood for my project, so thank you Central Scotland Sawmill.
This restoration was pretty complicated for me as I done three techniques I have never used before - axe handle making - leather craft and electrolysis.
The key was doing research and taking my time to complete each step and I think the end result of all three turned out well. There are improvements I would like to have made but I'm currently limited in tools and experience as a beginner restoration(ist) - restorer ??? Hopefully in the future I can dedicate more time to my current craft!
The electrolysis made a great job of removing rust and I followed it up by sanding and polishing the axe to a mirror finish. This process actually sharpened the axe as I sanded up to 2500 grit. I really enjoyed carving the axe handle. I tried to be as close to the original as I could but I couldn't resist making deeper curves at the foot of the axe handle and I think it looks better for it. Looking back I might have preferred to have stained the wood rather than just use linseed oil.
Overall I am happy with how the axe turned out, its certainly a massive contrast between the before and after images. I'll probably keep the axe for now but may give it to one of my subscribers in the future as part of a giveaway or something.
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Thanks for watching I really appreciate it!
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  • Can we just acknowledge this man for making a sheath for the axe before completely finishing his job on it?

    @GuyMcPherson69@GuyMcPherson695 ай бұрын

    • I don’t play by the rules 😂

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore5 ай бұрын

  • Brother that is a piece of art now

    @BK33REVIEWS@BK33REVIEWS19 күн бұрын

  • I really admire your work young man, I think you have found your calling and a genuine love for your craft. I'm an old ex one-armed coal miner near 70 and I do woodcraft, log benches, tables, chairs, walking sticks, wood spirit carvings and such. Building myself a small log cabin to finish out my years on planet and it restores my faith in humanity to watch the younger folks as yourself do what you do best! thank you!

    @tennwalt@tennwalt Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful. Axe took a real shine. Nice job.

    @B-leafer@B-leaferАй бұрын

  • This was the perfect video! I have a few axes from our family home that's been passed down for a few hundred years. They aren't in good condition, but they are old and have sentimental value. With this video I've gotten good inspiration to take a crack at restoring one!

    @connynoren@connynoren2 ай бұрын

  • Really nice bro. I love watching axe restorations idk why

    @thehomiejonny8329@thehomiejonny83292 жыл бұрын

    • Cheers homie 😎 So satisfying aye!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

    • Got some nice ones lined up to be restore d if you’re interested

      @WINOtinkery@WINOtinkery2 жыл бұрын

    • @@WINOtinkery Sniping my viewers bro!? 😱😂

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

    • @@RestoreMore We’re all part of this restoration society! Just trying to spread happiness my friend. I’d recommend it to you as well :)

      @WINOtinkery@WINOtinkery2 жыл бұрын

    • @@WINOtinkery You’re damn right brother! Restore on!! 😎😎

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • When Sling blade Carl met Jack Shining. Great work

    @doctorseuss5349@doctorseuss53492 жыл бұрын

    • The crossover we didn’t know we needed :0 🪓

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • You deserve a good, steady workbench!

    @petermak750@petermak7504 ай бұрын

  • It's good to see someone put the grain in the right direction in the handle, and keep it fairly straight. That's a working axe.

    @666toysoldier@666toysoldier4 ай бұрын

    • Thank you, been through two years of hard work now and still going strong 💪🏼

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore4 ай бұрын

  • Nice work! No talking, no music, just perfect work!

    @sandybemis281@sandybemis2815 ай бұрын

  • This video is perfect! just found a hatchet and axe my great grandfather had and can't wait to start refinishing them. Thank you

    @johnlozanski4918@johnlozanski4918 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks John! I really appreciate that! I wish you luck with restoring your grandfathers hatchets :)

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Hello. I enjoyed watching you make the handle for this ax restoration. I have not started making ax's yet but I plan on in the future. Watching you make the handle makes me want to learn more about the handle and know how to make a quality handle for my products. I plan on making knives, ax's, hatchet's, and in the future a few swords. You have given me more desire to start.

    @genehead9380@genehead9380Ай бұрын

  • I find your vids very therapeutic. Keep restoring, excellent work mate.

    @taffiejames1496@taffiejames1496 Жыл бұрын

    • I will do! Thanks for watching!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Cool! Seems like the master very fond of his work and approaches every his stages of restoration with trepidation. Now the axe is 💣

    @eugene-00@eugene-007 ай бұрын

  • I have restored a lot axes.I just wanted to say that I am very impressed by your ability to do fine work with your draw knife. You must of been delighted with the results of your work. Great video.

    @davidanderson8407@davidanderson8407 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you very much!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Respect for this man, he's a professional carpenter, a leatherworker, a chemist , a master of perfection. Qualities of a perfect restorer👍.

    @SHARLYSFEIR@SHARLYSFEIR2 ай бұрын

    • Very kind words, thank you 🙏🏻

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 ай бұрын

  • The chop at the end was perfect thank you! Beautiful. that axe I’m wanting to work on is literally just like that only just a little worn and slightly loose head.

    @hideinplainsight1048@hideinplainsight1048 Жыл бұрын

  • The grain on that really is perfect you have great skill with the draw knife sheath is fantastic wish you’d kept the pitting after electrolysis I like it personally I love what you do though I’ve subscribed and can’t wait for more videos and to watch your channel grow

    @lughaidhcook3429@lughaidhcook34292 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for the lovely comment! :) It’s made my day! My new video will be out soon, I hope you like it too! Thanks for subscribing it means a lot!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

    • commas are a thing

      @reedo_69_73@reedo_69_732 жыл бұрын

    • I'm sorry, but it's a matter of preference. I don't like pitting on metal. To each their own 🚬🗿

      @Dx20xygen7@Dx20xygen72 жыл бұрын

    • @@Dx20xygen7 totally get it and agree just personal preference

      @lughaidhcook3429@lughaidhcook34292 жыл бұрын

  • Perfect restoration and beautiful axe 🪓🪓🪓🪓

    @tombarlow6176@tombarlow61762 жыл бұрын

    • I appreciate that Tom, thanks :) 👍👍

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Excellent restoration! I love that you hand made the handle instead of buying one.

    @rudybriskar5267@rudybriskar52677 ай бұрын

  • That was a very satisfying video to watch! Thank you! Next time you make a leather sheath, put the press studs in before you assemble it fully, then use some thin leather to cover the back of the press stud that is inside the sheath itself. It'll stop the metal of the press stud from scratching your mirror polished finish on your axe head.

    @jthompson1982@jthompson198211 ай бұрын

    • Cheers for stopping by the video, really happy you enjoyed it! That’s a great tip and I’ll keep it in mind for my next one!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore11 ай бұрын

  • Продолжайте показывать видио, это искусство! Спасибо вам, что я могу видеть и оценить ваш труд.

    @nataliakhartskhaeva7446@nataliakhartskhaeva74462 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much :) more content out soon!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Przepiękne jest to odrestaurowane ta stara elegancka siekiera pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

    @andrzejporeda7281@andrzejporeda728110 ай бұрын

  • Stunning result.

    @nightwalker5278@nightwalker52782 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks friend! Much appreciated :)

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • so talented... big love from indonesia ☕️👍

    @sugiartostudio455@sugiartostudio4552 жыл бұрын

  • Hickory handles are the best imo. Ash will splinter below the head very easily when contacting sharp edges of wood. Beautiful restoration though. Really beautiful head sheath as well. Top shelf craftsmanship.

    @theariesexperiment4642@theariesexperiment46422 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you, I honestly really appreciate the comment and I’m glad you liked the video! You’re absolutely correct about the hickory being a more ideal wood. Traditionally here in Scotland the largely available ash tree is used to make tool handles! I’m in America right now so maybe I should bring some hickory back in the suitcase!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

    • @@RestoreMore I bet some very eager fans of the channel would ship you a couple 😉

      @theariesexperiment4642@theariesexperiment46422 жыл бұрын

  • incredible finish on that head!

    @trailnscaleRC@trailnscaleRC Жыл бұрын

  • BEAUTIFUL !!

    @lindawallace6750@lindawallace675010 ай бұрын

  • That’s a beauty dude nice job

    @connorhfishing213@connorhfishing2132 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks buddy! Appreciate it 🙌🏻

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • So sick, I LOVE axes

    @dojoron@dojoron2 жыл бұрын

  • Wow! Very nicely done. I was thrilled to see you make the axe handle with only hand tools. Bravo! Great job with the leather work too! You did such a great job with it I was expecting to see you put a maker's mark on the sheath or handle.

    @oldschoolworks840@oldschoolworks8402 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it! Thinking about changing the channel name so leaving makers marks out for now 😂

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

    • @@RestoreMore I too was waiting for a mark, all pieces were beautiful!!

      @MarkSmith-js2pu@MarkSmith-js2pu Жыл бұрын

  • _"liquid ice"_ ... 🤣🤣🤣👌🏻

    @geemail369@geemail3697 ай бұрын

  • He must be a really really good friend of yours to put so much time ,money and effort into that axe restoration especially the work you put into the ash axe 🪓 handle. !!!!!

    @marshallguerra1353@marshallguerra13532 жыл бұрын

    • Hahah he certainly is! Thank you for your comment Marshall I appreciate it :)

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

    • 👍

      @ITBR_Restoration@ITBR_Restoration2 жыл бұрын

  • Very nice work.

    @RealMav1@RealMav1 Жыл бұрын

  • So beautiful. I have my father in law's axe and I hope I can do it justice, following your lead.

    @medicbabe2ID@medicbabe2ID Жыл бұрын

  • Wow! Beautiful, start to finish. Very impressive.

    @dietrichess9997@dietrichess99977 ай бұрын

  • Thats simply art man. Incredibly beautiful.

    @PimSchouten@PimSchouten10 ай бұрын

  • it's all good, txs for sharing...

    @tomdale1313@tomdale13136 ай бұрын

  • Thats awesome man you should be really proud of yourself

    @reubenwalker28@reubenwalker287 ай бұрын

  • Nice work 👍 you certainly got a nice shine on that head. Agreed that old handle was just not going to swing anymore. Love the new one, you did a great job on that and the leather work. Finished project looks great.

    @Austeration@Austeration2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks buddy! I really appreciate it! :)

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Nice work

    @michaelhayes7471@michaelhayes74716 ай бұрын

  • love yoir channel

    @johnlounsbury6191@johnlounsbury61916 ай бұрын

    • Thank you John! New video out soon!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore6 ай бұрын

  • Great job

    @WhiteOak09@WhiteOak09 Жыл бұрын

  • La fabricacion de la funda de cuero me ha dejado loco jaja, cool idea!

    @kacike1977@kacike19777 ай бұрын

  • Really nice work!

    @troymanning3150@troymanning31502 жыл бұрын

  • That's beautiful!

    @pflick13@pflick133 ай бұрын

  • Wow, luved and subbed. So well done, it’s like a time machine when you imagine what is was like in those days for their needed specialized labor.

    @MarkSmith-js2pu@MarkSmith-js2pu Жыл бұрын

  • I never saw someone making a leather case for an Axe but it looks really good

    @vityok9414@vityok94142 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you I appreciate it!!!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Fantastic! Thank you!

    @daveadolph9069@daveadolph9069 Жыл бұрын

  • It's probably one of the most perfect axe restoration I've ever seen! Absolutely love it. Ash is excellent material for handle.

    @jamesdavenport1753@jamesdavenport1753 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you so much James that is very kind!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Great job overall. The grain orientation on your handle is superb. Keep up the great work. Now find a double-bit to restore.

    @jimjohnson2321@jimjohnson23218 ай бұрын

    • Thank you buddy, really appreciate it! Funny you mentioned that, I just bought one for a future video 😂😂

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore8 ай бұрын

  • Wow…awesome job…well done.👍🏆💪🏼🙏

    @peterneyndorff9452@peterneyndorff94527 ай бұрын

  • Loved and subbed. Fantastic, stunning craftsmanship 👍👍👍👍

    @richardsilva-spokane3436@richardsilva-spokane34365 ай бұрын

  • I love the leather sheath

    @wyattmasteka4797@wyattmasteka47972 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Wyatt, glad you liked it!!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • That ax turned out good hope you have good luck with the handle

    @billhatcher2984@billhatcher29842 жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful axe! Great work!

    @gabelewis6044@gabelewis6044 Жыл бұрын

    • Appreciate it buddy!! 🪓

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Absolutely incredible work

    @SamuelVella1995@SamuelVella19957 ай бұрын

  • You do beautiful work!! Really like your use of the draw knife

    @tommyroe3261@tommyroe3261 Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome work, I'm an axe carver and also make bentwood rings. Your work is superb , the attention to detail makes my heart sing, 🙏🏾. What a lovely thing emerged from the rusty rotting lump given, respect my man 🙏🏾👏🏼

    @ricardohunte5035@ricardohunte5035 Жыл бұрын

  • Amazing job!

    @drew7180@drew7180 Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful job, both metal and wood work! I’ve found a piece of broken heavy glass used as a scraper beneficial in the final shaping and fittingly the head.

    @NBZW@NBZW2 жыл бұрын

  • Great job my friend, I loved that you kept the old handle as a template. Those you don’t see anymore. Great work!!!

    @chalaohp@chalaohp2 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for the kind words Felipe! Glad you enjoyed it!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • That sure came out nice!

    @ToolsandTime@ToolsandTime7 ай бұрын

  • Amazing work.

    @rikki-tikki-tavi2456@rikki-tikki-tavi24569 ай бұрын

  • Awesome 😎

    @chrisandsamlivingthedream@chrisandsamlivingthedream2 жыл бұрын

  • Very well done.

    @robertryden8036@robertryden8036 Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome

    @andresfigueroalopez5055@andresfigueroalopez50557 ай бұрын

  • no flame? no fire? beautiful work.

    @huntersf7704@huntersf77046 ай бұрын

  • Nicely done man, very nice work 👍

    @KenwayJoel@KenwayJoel Жыл бұрын

  • Looks amazing bud 👍

    @calummackin2696@calummackin26962 жыл бұрын

    • Cheers senn!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Well done, sir.

    @rlm98253@rlm982532 жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful job.

    @antonzandar3185@antonzandar31852 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you 🙏🏻

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Very nice job!

    @johnhunt4579@johnhunt4579 Жыл бұрын

  • Timber tends to plane better one way more than the other, only thing i have to say 😂 nice vid epic resto👌

    @Daniel-ww8yp@Daniel-ww8yp Жыл бұрын

    • Yes I discovered that! It was brutal 😂 thanks buddy!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • You spent so much time sanding the axe head and the handle, it's very impressive. And the handle turned out beautiful, I cannot explain it precisely, but even though you used the previous one as a blueprint, the one you've carved out looks more… modern? Like, the subtle lines of it are more aerodynamic or something… The mirror polish looks amazing, and it was very considerate of you to make a sheath for the axe to protect it from exposure to moisture of any sorts. Thank you for sharing your endeavours, looking forward to your future projects!

    @Dx20xygen7@Dx20xygen72 жыл бұрын

  • The drawknife is a real timesaver!

    @RobertSiwik1968@RobertSiwik1968Ай бұрын

    • It’s a drawknife buddy! And yessir it is!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMoreАй бұрын

  • Perfect!

    @thiagofidellis7401@thiagofidellis74012 жыл бұрын

  • Cool restoration!

    @lubieplacki7105@lubieplacki7105 Жыл бұрын

  • Sheesh great work!

    @packerbacker9109@packerbacker91092 жыл бұрын

    • Hahah sheeeeesh! Cheers homie!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • ive just found a rusty old axe about the same condition . so will try your restoration methods thanks algis

    @algispetrusevicius1600@algispetrusevicius1600 Жыл бұрын

    • Great to hear Algis! Let me know how you get on :)

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • My grandfather left me an American-made ax. and I'm keeping it as a very valuable keepsake. ash wood is an optimal choice for the handle of the ax

    @XaLoiVlog@XaLoiVlog Жыл бұрын

  • Szép és fasza lett.

    @fritzbandy8815@fritzbandy88152 жыл бұрын

  • Super, very well👍

    @restorationconstantines7731@restorationconstantines77312 жыл бұрын

  • Very Nice job..congrats

    @marcospinto2290@marcospinto2290 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks buddy! :-)

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Nice 👍🏼

    @Njmetsfan27@Njmetsfan272 жыл бұрын

  • Did that just with the grinder, some good old WD 40 and a sharpener. It’s such a nice thing to repurpose an axe like in my situation from 1952.

    @Bestnightcoreofalltime@Bestnightcoreofalltime Жыл бұрын

    • I like your style 😎 It certainly is a beautiful and rewarding thing to do! Thanks for the comment buddy!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • holy shit, wow. thumbs up.

    @mopbucket4938@mopbucket4938 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🙏🏻

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Amazing

    @ryanzaragoza2789@ryanzaragoza2789 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks buddy!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • Amazing work my good sir! I just found a old rusted axe from my parents rental property left by the previous family that was renting and this video is something exactly what I was hoping to do! You found yourself a new subscriber! 🥳

    @socialchlamydia8533@socialchlamydia853311 ай бұрын

    • Thank you, kindest of sir’s! For the compliment and also the subscription! I wish you luck with the restoration and also the social STI!!! God speed!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore11 ай бұрын

  • According to my experience, the mirror finish does not pay off. It stats corroding right after you finished polishing. Nevertheless, a solid build!

    @jkr3008@jkr30082 жыл бұрын

    • Yes, you’re right! It’s not practical for anything other than aesthetics. Thank you!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

    @GT_Racer347@GT_Racer3472 жыл бұрын

  • That is fucking beautiful what a gift❤

    @iseahaappleseed5968@iseahaappleseed59686 ай бұрын

  • Liked for “liquid ice”😂

    @patrickdudgeon9315@patrickdudgeon9315 Жыл бұрын

    • My man! 😂

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore Жыл бұрын

  • I agree with the majority of comments BUT...attaching the handle to the head, should be hitting the handle, not the head. Apart from that, great work. Your pairing (whitling) skills are perfect. Keep up the good work. New sub here.😉

    @tamus41@tamus416 ай бұрын

  • Прекрасная работа.

    @user-qo3qo8mc7g@user-qo3qo8mc7g9 ай бұрын

  • Hey Paul !

    @kitouxxx@kitouxxx3 ай бұрын

  • Very nice video 👍

    @myrestorations@myrestorations2 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🙏🏻

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Very good Job

    @jensw.8205@jensw.82052 жыл бұрын

    • Cheers Jens!

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын

  • Nice video

    @tychodraaisma6842@tychodraaisma68422 жыл бұрын

  • Well done! I have a 2.2lb head I plan to put on a 24 in hickory handle.

    @AmericanOutdoorLiving@AmericanOutdoorLiving2 жыл бұрын

    • Cheers Josh! Good luck with your hickory handle! Happy new year :)

      @RestoreMore@RestoreMore2 жыл бұрын
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