I would just like to say, it’s good that you show using the power tools despite the fact you don’t want to, because it would be easy to use them and leave viewers believe it was all hand tools. Good job!

@joeycampbell940

9 ай бұрын

Im sure he uses power tools plenty normally, if you pay attention he only says " I try to avoid using power tools in my videos" which kinda implies he really wants to show the hand done ways but he uses the power tools pretty often.

@bigmanmccheez5342

8 ай бұрын

@@joeycampbell940its more efficient and easier to use power tools, it wouldn't surprise me if he does use them for personal projects though I doubt they're used often for the woodworking itself

@wndhamlax76

5 ай бұрын

If you really watch all his videos you'd know he says what he fookin means lad

@jaredtandle2596

3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure he almost exclusively uses hand tools with wood handles, mostly ash.

@ekim4943

Ай бұрын

He’s a top guy. The way is goes about his craft is absolutely fine by me. I think he’s a top feller. Great videos

How has he not got his own TV show making stuff and showing you how to build stuff

@bmo14lax

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if Ireland has equivalent of like a PBS here in America but he would probably be very popular on a network like that.

@Crvstylvngs

Жыл бұрын

RTE I believe? If you've ever watched the rubber bandits shows they do, amazingly funny, but the perfect amount of diy that I think Eoin has got all the angles and a good enough camera to just send footage in to the Irish republic of television (I may have got that wrong) and have them make a show about it, would be awesome, I didn't think of this before @CodTacicGaming and I think it's a brilliant idea, something for everyone to watch

@bmo14lax

Жыл бұрын

@@Crvstylvngs Definitely cool in theory, but you have to consider if Eoin wants to do all of that or has other aspirations, something tells me he's happy enough making KZread videos in his garage. You never know though

@kejadventures241

Жыл бұрын

You're already watching it

@bigcountry908

Жыл бұрын

Because KZread pays better

Your videos have peaked my interest into carpentry/wood working again. I took "resistant materials" at school and I always found it relaxing creating different joins in wood and learning how to use the hand tools.

@WalterMelons

Жыл бұрын

Piqued!

@curtisss

Жыл бұрын

@@WalterMelons language, grammar, and spelling has never been a strong point for me but I'll try to remember that for next time

@WalterMelons

Жыл бұрын

@@curtisss good luck with your woodworking!

@DudeTotally1000

Жыл бұрын

@@curtisss I never remember "piqued" lol so don't feel too bad.

@curtisss

Жыл бұрын

@@DudeTotally1000 it's hard to remember with so many different spellings for the same words, I need to read more though, since leaving school my grammar and spelling has got worse and worse

you wont see this but I really have to thank you. I used this video to re-haft an old axe that my grandfather gave me. it was sitting in my garage for years and now I can finally use it again. Thank you so much!

With his oiling schedule, and how many handles he's made I imagine a large chunk of his life is just oiling these brand new handles all day

@gangrenousgandalf2102

Ай бұрын

I like how this man oils up his handle

This is why i started watching KZread all those years ago. To watch somebody passionate about something preform or talk about their passion. Thanks for the video

I just started restoration on my first axe last week, so this is great timing. The head is almost done, and soon onto making a new handle!

I never knew that about the grain selection, makes a lot of sense when you think about it though, have the grain running against the direction of impact for maximum strength. The axe looks well, definitely a lot better than it did anyhow! And certainly going to cut better for not having that pissed-up edge on it. Maybe in future you could make yourself a simple brick forge and have a go at heat-treating it to get a bit more edge retention and hardness out of it. It's never going to be a top-end steel, but with a good round of treatment, plus yout work re-profiling and handling it, you might well be able to turn the 6 Euro axe into at least a 60 Euro axe!

@markcandrl6039

Жыл бұрын

Agreed with all of the above….however the hardening of the edge is subject to the composition of the mother metal. More carbon, molybdenum etc will achieve an upstanding result but a mild/ milder steel will remain inert despite the efforts. Best regards Mark Old school Tool and Diemaker

I always love the “now we let inertia do it’s magic”. These are some great videos and I love the explanation. Keep up the work!!

Your videos continue to amaze me in how woodwork works and the talent you bring to the table. A true inspiration! I would do you flies up at around 5:00

@robinvanderpal372

10 ай бұрын

😂😂

Love you’re videos Eoin, I’m a 21 year old french polisher from North East England and find your content very interesting.

@EoinReardon

Жыл бұрын

Sounds very interesting lad. Would love to see your process and to learn more about french polishing

If I had the means Eoin, I'd have you make and ship me (to Canada) one of every tool you could find as I've no doubt we're going to eventually see a time where we're going to be relying and depending upon hand-made tools once again. Having as many tools on hand that were refurbished or made by you would provide my family with quite the advantage!! I love your work and your videos. Thank you for sharing your work with us. 👍💯

@MarkLaLone

8 ай бұрын

​@randallpink7509 idk man, he's Canadian, they have a literal dictator up there

Im creating a new handle for a favorite hatchet head. Found you looking for tips. What a Joy! You're a smart and fine fella. Happy lady in Vancouver Wa Wa USA

I haven't worked with wood for a long time now, this video has been quite the inspiration and personally love the feel of the video here. Not overly produced, feels very authentic and a clear love for the craft. Keep it up lad :)

Wheelbarrows seem a tool that I not seen you cover yet? A Wagon that would be something! Wood axles are a task, wood bound wheels is a test of skills too!

I think knowing the difference between grain and growth rings should be explained…… bc as a bowyer who often makes handles for things. There’s a BIG difference. Straight even rings doesn’t mean straight grain. Phenomenal videos bud. Love em.

Wow...I feel ripped off. I bought the exact same hatchet at my army surplus for $35 or roughly €33. It made up for it to see yours turned it into a beauty

Oil everything. Internal wood in the box as well as the tools. Maybe wrap some tools that are used less often in wax/oil paper. Also Poundland damp trap might be worth trying although it wouldn’t look great but it would absorb any moisture inside the box Maybe also look at how well the box lid seals. If moist air can move through gaps then it will settle on the coldest materials/tools

Love your videos dude, you're doing everything right, educational while also learning, interesting, engaging and entertaining. I look forward to watching your channel grow.

That's a really beautiful ash handle. I always think of ash as being quite plane so it's nice to see that you can finish it and make it look interesting.

From one woodworker to another, your videos are great. Keep it up my friend

@EoinReardon

Жыл бұрын

cheers lad, appreciate the comment.

Wow, listen to this guy. He knows his stuff and flows without any fluff. Also that accent is like something from Father Ted. Great work!

Beautiful job sir, love the videos you bring us, I would really like to have seen it chaired,😉👍

@EoinReardon

Жыл бұрын

In time.

I just bought one of these at the local Obi as my old axe is in pretty bad shape and I won't have the time to fix it in the next couple of days.. It is inexpensive but it seems that all the reviewers rated it very good. For me it worked really well for cutting up firewood. I understand that aesthetically the wood handle looks better but I think there is more sense in fixing a worn old hatchet than a perfectly useable brand new one. It was a nice job though.

Very pleasant video. Please make a traditional sawing board (bench hook) to protect your bench. A coping saw should be used with two hands. I say these things to help you teach traditional methods. Cheers

he hit it so hard it came haha but i honestly wish i had my own wood working shed, you ended up getting me into wood working and i now make walking sticks out of branches i find in my local reserve

Thanks, youngster. Your an excellent teacher.

I love it! I've rehandled a few axes and customized a few tomahawks and love the process! I love the look of a good worn charred handle.

Really great work. Loved watching the video! 👏 I’ve done a few axes now to say the least, and each restoration is a blend of absolute joy and absolute anger when something inevitably doesn’t go to plan - especially when fitting the handle to the eye and wedging it 😅

The accent alone makes it worth watching but it's just so calming and interesting at the same time to watch

Class video mate - that’s for explaining why you use each tool (including the power tools) - really helps for the clueless viewer like myself!

Love your videos keep them coming. Awesome content. Subscribed and viewing all the way from Hawaii.

Its so nice to see you work on things like this i wish i had more stamina so i could do wood working i have 3 things that need handles

It's the first video I see from him and I already know this man is proud of his heritage. Good video.

I know nothing about crafting and tools. i work from a desk. But somethings I took away: 1. charing is a method to protect the wooden handle 2. you have to protect the wood by oiling, linseed or other products, and the tradional way says: oil everyday for a week, every week for a month, every month for a year, and every year. I made a rope ladder for my kids but its molding now in the garage. This reminds me to clean those up and varnish them or something. 3. grain orientation is important for the integrity of the tool They say writing seals the knowledge deeper, so thats why im writing this. Thanks for sharing, cool channel i bumped into 😊, will be checking the other videos.

I want to thank you you inspired me to do woodworking i am still struggling with making things but i am stil working on it

Beautiful work and great videos!

Your face when knocking the wedge in haha. Great job!

Holy man. This is exactly what I was looking for in a wood work vid jay oh. Thanks Eoin. Ive been intent on doing this for too long now.

The video product quality is going up day by day. Good work and keep it up!

I don't even have a workshop but your videos are so interesting and well made that I keep watching 🙂

this guy is great really super I love that old woodworking this guy gets a big 20+ from me keep it up

Thank you for sharing your work, sir

Magic work young fella.

New sub here. Love your work mate. I prefer not to use power tools too, I’m clumsy. Hand tools give me room for error. Your froe is awesome. I use a large knife to baton timber but I would love a froe. I have a spare room full of old woodwork tools and I have restored half of them. Handplanes, saws, old chisels, hand drills all intreat me. Anything old.

Bro im falling asleep his voice is soothing and his work is like satisfying

I love these videos so much! Thank you very much!

Love the content bud! Never fails to amaze!

I love that saying about oiling your axe handle.very nice

Awesome!! Im a fan for life, keep the videos coming sir. Badass shoes too 🙌

Eoin, sorry if I missed it in your backlog but it would be cool if you made a video talking about each hand tool and what you would need for a simple beginner project. Love your content!

Stumbled upon this channel, had no interest in wood work at all but I'm hooked now

I can't stop watching the videos you make good sir! They're fantastic & always entertaining, I have learned a lot myself just from watching these videos you make

You are a Grand man take care and God be with you ❤

I don’t know if someone else have noticed it but he choose a wall drill bit to drill out the handle from the head. In my opinion it is a good choice because the epoxy can damage a bit for metal.

What a charming fellow, wholesome content. Keep it up, lad

Yep thanks to you I now look at the metal first instead of the actual tool as a whole. I never did that before.

His heart is broken cause he can't find his linseed oil.That's so wholesome it cracked My Black Corrupt Heart just a little. 😂 I now need to make an axe handle before I die.I think some people missed that you were going to gift it in the future and yes most people I think would prefer that you made the wood handle for them .Recieving a tool with a human bond is a thing people ! "Grandpa's axe" "Dad's Car" "Older Brother's Skateboard" .It would actually make me tear up a little.

haha great video! Eoin, that tormek though, that stone is so out of round!! Honestly might be good enough for axes. I laughed so hard at the end when you started talking about the linseed oil you couldn't find and came up with some crappy substitute :D

I enjoy watching you as much as I ever did watching Norm Abram or Roy Underhill. A go to for relaxing at the end of a long day.

Nice well done video! Thank you very much!

I like to collect antique hand tools. It so happens that i aquired the very axe that Abraham Lincoln used to split fence rails. Of course i used it too much & had to replace the head once & the handle twice!

Love the woodworking

You need your own tv show bro 👌🏾

Hello Eoin, from Fermanagh, love your videos 👍

Nicely done.

I subbed because of your amazing shorts and really enjoy the content you make.

@EoinReardon

Жыл бұрын

Thanks lad!

You could make some trays that side across to access tools below like your planes that way you have less dead space. As for the weight, adding wheels like a sack truck on the back may help.

Me and my grandad make stuff like axes and I love your videos they Inspire me to make stuff with wood so thank you

You’re the BOB ROSS of woodworking 💯💯

Your grandmothers father ..... thats the most roundabout way to say great grandpa ive heard 😂😂

Your haircut is great 🎉

You can tell this guy enjoys life, and I respect that

I recently got hooked on your content via KZread Shorts. Apparently KZread knows me better than I know myself. Keep it up, great stuff ❤ But using a STONE-Drillbit for plastics looks just so wrong 😅

@EoinReardon

Жыл бұрын

I rarely use power tools. What would you recommend?

@reigninoel

Жыл бұрын

@@EoinReardon I'm not the one you replied to above, but rock/masonry bits aren't really very sharp, they're more like a spiral-shaped blunt-ish chisel intended to be used with a hammer drill or rotary hammer that relies on impact as much as(if not more) than actual cutting. For drilling through epoxies or plastic I'd much rather use metal(HSS) or wood drill bits.

I love u builds with axes I've been building my own axe handle with oak wood while only using a vis, saw,chisl,hamer and sandpaper it's looking very well and I'm only 13 years old u inspired me to make axes handles for axes and I handed it to u u make the best videos ever I look at them all the time and sorry for spelling mistakes pls make video of my comment and about making different types of axe handles thank u

@scooterbmx_world8433

11 ай бұрын

I love ur builds

We can't wait to see you set up a shed from a stone skeleton! I'm just waiting for the first video to drop ::)

I love your videos man.

You wear a lot of red shirts. Sick homie. It's a vibe

beautiful shape on the handle.

Have this exact axe, from an army surplus shop as well, in British Columbia Canada. I tried to offload it on my Father-in-law when I realized its “quality”- he gave it back!😂

@oz_jones

Жыл бұрын

Dont try to kid a kidder

That’s a really nice handle. You took a 6€ axe and made it worth so much more

To get the epoxy out easy you can use acetone an leave the ace Head in a plastic bag so the acetone doesn't evaporate wile it losens the epoxy it worked a treat for me, I think the fiberglass stand's act like a wick

With all the sh*t on TV nowadays this lad deserves a full fledged TV show. I could watch him work and describe what he’s doing for hours.

great informative video!

Great video!

That saying about "oil once per day for a week...." golden

The anger in the face when hitting it into place ha ha keep up the videos eoin they are class

Brilliant chap

I have found an old axe head in my garden, it would need work doing to it but its still solid. Was wondering if I am able to send to you for you to restore and keep. Coming from Cumbria

Love the video! Have a question: you said the paint on the axe head might have been for rust protection, but is there a method you might use to do the same thing? Thinking of trying a similar project over winter :)

OMG dude... I had completely forgotten about a bench hook! Damn. Must be my age. Making one tomorrow.

@EoinReardon

10 ай бұрын

How’d it go?

I could listen to him talk about anything. Cheers

I am assuming you made that wooden mallet at school? I remember those mallets were one of our first woodshop projects in 6th grade, around the mid 90's. Almost everything we made was coated in linseed oil lol. I made my first canoe paddle in that class starting with a straight up log. Everyone else was making keychains and puzzles lol. I never used the paddle, tho...just made it beautiful and painted a scene of a muskellunge on it and gave it to my dad as a gift since we had lots of nice paddles already. My shop teacher even let me borrow his draw knives and planes to bring home to work on it, and my final coat of laquer (I think it was laquered, been a long time) wasnt gonna be dry until after the school year was over so he personally drove it to my graduation (we went to another school on a bus for shop class...he wasnt a teacher at my normal school). Thought that was pretty cool of him to pull up in his little Triumph convertable to deliver it lol

Great content lad....I'm up here in Derry

Inertia u like that word? Every video. Luv the videos ☘☘

I swear that I could watch this guy make axe handles all day 😂

Never subscribed to a channel on my recommended so fast before now

As much as I love natural materials over machine-made synthetics, and craftsman-made over that made by exploited overseas labor, I'd say that plastic / epoxy handle would last longer than any wood handle, if longevity was a concern

Satisfying to watch, but I would have waited until the plastic handle broke before making a wooden one. To save time I suppose. To waste time, I watched you spruce up this axe!

Great content