I found a 3 old axe/hatchet heads for a few euros. I thought restoring one of them would be a nice practice since I've never re-handled an axe. In hindsight I probably should have removed the rust with electrolysis, but the axe head had a lot of dents so I probably would have sanded it anyways. I might try that on some of the other axe heads I bought when I get around to it. What do you think? I would be happy to hear any tips since this was my first try on doing something like this.
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Hey, nearly 5000 of you out there already! Currently at 4934 subscribers and counting (for those reading this in the future). First of all, thank you all for watching my videos and subscribing to the channel. What should I make in my 5000 subscriber video? I have a few interesting ideas I've been thinking, but cool ideas will always be taken into consideration.
you have now 130k. What happened? :D
@@NicoKupfer now 243k
now 385k. Good job sir.
Now nearly 500k. I like the style of this video. Keep up the good work.
Nearly 800,000 now :)
Started by watching your newer videos before I stumbled onto these older ones and I’m very glad that you removed the background music
Yes, newer clips w.o music make me very comfortable
This isn't bad as far as background music goes. Nothing I'd mute. I prefer the sound of the machines & metal but at least he has taste. 😉
I've cleaned up, sharpened, and re-handled several axes and hatchets. All were purchased at yard sales for under $5. I use ash and oak for handles, make them straight, for greater strength, and cut the foot straight, so you can easily reseat the head if necessary by holding upright and striking a hard surface. With tools, I'm more about use than appearance.
That axe would make a great wall mounted display piece for sure.
Handle is about 6-12 inches too short and not properly affixed to the head because it's not seated in the eye sufficiently. But the head came up well and the timber for the handle looks gorgeous.
It's amazing that this log cutting hatchet didn't need MC51 rust remover to be revamped. It also needed a new wooden handle. Sometimes, this hatchet reminded me of the Bally Midway video arcade game machine called Timber!
Buckin Billy Ray Smith is a legend at fitting axe handles. One gets better with practice. Split some wood with the axe to see if the head stays put. Good effort sir.
Fun practice piece. Thanks for posting.
Incredible how things turn out, they are amazing.
No expert here - but looks beautiful and I enjoyed the ending scene outdoors.
Got 3 vintage axes on the way I plan to restore them too thanks for the inspiration.. I haven't got most of those fancy power tools just a dewemel tool the rest are hand tools wish me luck lol
I liked your video, I dont know much (at all) about wood working and I will not criticize, I enjoyed your video. Nice work.
This is so satisfying to me. Seeing old rusty things brought back to life.❤️
What great work. 👍
Fantastic job and very informative video! Thanks for sharing my friend and God bless!
love the shape of the handle
If it's just for decoration then the axe is fine. Don't use it though - either the oak handle is going to crack or the head comes off. A 1000 gram axe needs a finer handle.
Abner Lozada well mike is right. The axe head is not seated properly on the handle. There shouldn’t be a shoulder for the the axe head to sit on. It should be a tapper so the head can slide down on it more.
@@certifiedrooster : Professional my arse! He just jumped on the current popular KZhead flavour of "Tool Restore". Almost every one of those newcomer clowns has a Patreon page.
just found your channel recently and WHOA, amazing that you did this with only 5000 subs, since your at almost 2 million now sheesh!
For your first time restoring an axe I thought you did a remarkable job. I doubt if any of the keyboard commandos could have done better with their first time-despite what they may have you believe. Of course, there were some good suggestions by viewers, but you will always have to sift through the trolling to find them. Keep up the good work!
@Len Ala nah he just defending the bloke who's done a great job for his first time restoration 👊🏼
doing something similar and was looking for ideas great job
Nice job.
This man can do anything
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☺
Quick question, why don't use something to remove the corrosion first, such as vinegar evapo-rust? Learning the process and want to know why folks use certain methods. The Axe looks great.
I can't speak for Odd Tinkering, but there are so many ways to remove rust that you can't really judge someone for using a technique they're more comfortable with.
I think the more intricate pieces are easier to clean with acid or such. Simple pieces like this you CAN go straight to sanding if you want, but you don't have to. Dealers choice.
Sehr schön geworden!
That head is definitely going to fly off. There should be no space in the eye of the axe head. The wood should be pressed firmly against all sides.
Thomas Hill bummer to see him go through all that and then see the gap at the end!
It won't fly off, yeah the ideal perfect way would be touching on all areas but that doesn't mean it will fly off... I have a 15 year old axe that has small gaps and is sturdy as a rock.
Definitely not the right way to hang the axe. The head itself cane out great though.
well depending on the shape of the eye. since the eye gets tighter towards the front and back, the axe can't really go anywhere, unless the wedge comes loose. also I never experienced an axe head flying of from one hit to the next, usually it's a process of getting looser and looser...
Good work. But yes, it's ideal for the wedge to be as long as the eye, not just the kerf. That would fix the front of the eye. A metal wedge would of helped push material to the other end of the eye as well.
nice video, thanks for sharing, 👍 i love the wood grain, was that a type of ash used on the handle
Would it be okay to use a wire wheel if I dont have a grinder?
The right kind of and the correct use of the grinder wheel and polishing wheels, makes all of the difference. You don't want to.cut too deep.with that.angle grinder.
What a grand Axe, beautifully done..
it's beautiful
Nice !
Maestro qué bien le ha quedado el trabajo con el hacha un saludo regalamelo
What striping bits did he use? And what kind of sand paper for the metal
I got it! A gold cast handle instead! lol
Sorry l'm intrested in this restoration can you link me the first 3 disk you use to clear the axe?
what brushes did you use in your drill press tro polish the axe? nice job by the way
I loved this video already just 1 min into it 😂 I love this guys enthusiasm
This is where quarantine has led me today
Well atleast you aren't doing Meth.
Lol!!
yeaaah love it
Excellent job friend
I love a good piece of hickory. ......Clint Eastwood
With all due respect, you did a wonderful job making the handle and cleaning up the axe head. But hafting job is subpar.
Work is what is important, not the success.
Curious to know what grit you’re using on the belt sander?
10:44 that was really eyebrow raising to me
I liked the intro editing. Wish I saw that more. At 4am the music was nice too
I made an axe like this when I was 10 years old well my dad was at work I still use it today.
what did you rub the handel in to make it look like that
Hi, I’ve got old rusted axe I want to restore, can anyone suggest the type of grinding/sanding/polishing discs I would need to get it looking shiny and new
Soak it in white vinegar overnight maybe a bit longer depending on how much rust then use a billow pad to get the rest looks like new almost after that
Hickory or dogwood for handle would be the best.
Thanks for the tip, I used ash on my latest handle. That's more available to me.
gotta love vids i can watch in class with no sound
Congratulations! Amanzing restoration! Greetings from Brasil!
Good
I would have used a draw knife to shape that handle. Next, the handle is too short for that size of an axe blade. Lastly, the wedge should always go the same as the grain the handle. P.S. always handsaw the handle split for wedge.
I'm a little late. The grain is also off by about 15 degrees. None of the grain runs the full length.
What was that polisher bit you used in the drill I'd like to get one. Cleaned up nice.
they sell similar ones at harbor freight for cheap. Comes with a bolt and waser to put in the chuck. Personally i put it on my angle grinder that spins to 10,000 and but the polishing wheel is only rated for 5,000 so that was an interesting confetti all over the place. It does work though
what was the first disk you used?
Bravissimo Pero vorrei sapere che tipo di legno è colla adoperi Grazie....... Aspetto
You should have way more subs, great work
Thanks!
What everyone else said about the hafting, but also there was no need to put that much power into taking the rust off. Soak it in a dish of plain white vinegar overnight. Most of the oxidation will wipe off with a cloth. Then scrub into the pits with fine steel wool. THEN look at it and decide if you want to remove the dents and pits. I'm working on one right now, just finished the de-oxidizing, and letting it sit overnight again with a coat of WD40. Tomorrow I'll give it another rub down with fine grain steel wool and see what dings might interfere with it's use, once hafted. I'll grind those off. I like old metal to look like old metal that has been cared for. And I never sharpen them until after I have them hafted.
Cyn McCollum I like how it is shiny. Vinegar leaves a really dull finish and I see too many of those types of restorations. I would only do that type if the axe was rare or valuable. If it is just any old axe, I would shine it up.
I hope you are making a video of it so we can compare your method and this guys method.
I was thinking that too. I hate how so many of these vids starts out with an angle grinder when a wire brush is all you need
@@johnr.timmers2297 It all depends on how pitted and rusted the piece is. I use the angle grinder when the axe or hammer is very rusty and pitted but if it's just rusty and the pitting is minor I would agree. I always hit mine with the wire brush first to get a good look at how good or bad the metal is and go from there.
You did an amazing job on the axe! What was else was in the box in the beginning though?
Can I know where U bought the Axe head ?
You cut the kerf way too deep. 3/4 the depth of the eye is the proper way to kerf the tongue of a tool haft.
@Owen Dejong well I’m pretty sure he’s helping him
I bet the best part is using/selling the things he made after getting for like 2 dollars
Great ! Do you remember what kind of wood you used to realize the handle ? Merci 😉
On dirait du chêne.
por acaso tem template para essa pega?
Will that not re-rust? Is there a finish that can be used to protect the steel whilst keeping that same shiny bare steel look?
Try paste wax. Not fancy, but it works. And yes it will rust if you don't oil or wax it.
Good restoration 👍👍👍
Snyggt! Vart i Sverige bor du?
it's looks excellent man! very good work
Very bad work actually. Even from side it looks strange. Axe head is ok, but everything else is made badly.
Nice video. What do you use to prevent from re rusting? Please
I would also like to know what would be a good coating
Use a coating use frequently clean after use and store in a place with low humidity or water content also if rusting reoccurs put it in vinegar for 24 hours or so and clean off
Thanks for replying I do old tool and machinery restoration, and so many. Not wanting to have to do the protection all the time. I’m trialing (Penetrol) clear coat to protect from re-rusting
Rub it with some 3 in 1 oil dude, thin coat will do fine. Just re-treat after heavy use before storing for long period of time.
Do you do this as a business, I have my grandfathers 7 lb felling axe, shaft is his own hand made but needs replacing due to woodworm and if I could get the head done and shined and sharpened then that would be awesome, could you do it for me ?
i think its satisfayng when you remove rust from an axe
En Claus Ohlson bandslip och en Sandvik fogsvans , du måste vara i Sverige .
Never seen glue used before..still very nice little axe
Very prety
9:10 that's a job for a spokeshave. Filing to shape an axe handle is way too much work.
i want something like that !!
KZhead's version of restoration..... grabs a grinder.
And how exactly would you do it?
Have you used it?
What is this music's name?
The shape of the handle is a bit odd, you cut the kerf a bit too long, you left a shelf under the head, and your wedge is a bit thin but for your first try you did better than most
This video was axe-elent! You probably saw that joke coming. I won’t hammer it too much more. Nailed it! Ok I’ll screw off now. I’ll be here awl week. (Translation: I very much enjoyed this! You are a wonderful craftsman and I really enjoy your videos. I also love puns.)
Two groans and an honorary wince for the puns.
Amazing!. New subscriber
Don't kill yourself or anybody by making and using axe like in video! Try to find some real axe men! I know one, it's Buckin' Billy Ray Smith, he has many axes, can tell you everything you need to know about axes and chainsaws!
@@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ Aaaaight. Thanks.
@@jeanfranco96 He's crazy about this stuff! You would like him!
Love the video but what is the song in the start called
Thanks, it's called Tobaggan by Silent partner
@@OddTinkering wow like your video and thx for leading me know : ) have a nice day
a tip: leave a slight bit of rust on the edge for maximum kill effect 😏
Hi, broth trato de hacer mi hachas de un disco de saw viejo lo lijo pero al dia siguiente se oxida toda la Temple y aun asi sigue oxidandose you can healp me?
Debes tratar tu hacha con aceite después del trabajo
Jaakko Laurila Pero despues que la lijo?
O la voy lijando con aceite?
Después de lijar el aceite a fondo y limpiar el exceso de aceite.
Thanks for answering, I'd have to use google translator, and with it you never know what the text actually says.
It's like a magic!
When it tooks off of a handle and hits somebody in a head...
I like axes...and chocolate
Excellent ! Thank you....
What's excellent about that? Shine on axe head? Maybe, but nothing else.
Sooo cool your music , but let it be still the end !! 👍🏼👍🏼
I MAKE A RESTORATION ON MY OLD AXE TOO
Bro that head is going to fly off! Please watch Wranglerstar’s axe videos before you do any more your self. He will show you the proper way.
Indeed. So much effort and work put towards doing it completely wrong.
It's great to see different people do the same job and compare, see some Buckin' Billy Ray Smith videos about axes! He has many! He explains everything you need to know about axes and chainsaws and he's crazy about this stuff! lol... I just did an advertisement for him... But he's really good at axes and chainsaws!
whats the first part of the video song
It's called Tobaggan by Silent partner
Why U grind the axe it loses the temperature
you can fill the end with epoxy resin.
tjena! var köpte du träet till skaftet? tack för en bra video!
Tack! Träet var bara en extra bit som min pappa hade från någon project. Jag vet inte varifrån han fick det från. Min svenska är inte så bra, jag är från Finland :D
you do well with modest equipment, some of the stuff i was looking at
Good restoration without a doubt, but not a lot of wow factor.
Grain orientation and fit up are pretty rough.....