Here is an updated link to the sharpening puck. amzn.to/3qvgSm2

Linus sharpening axes when not doing PCs

@Courier117

Ай бұрын

Lmao

@Symuality

8 күн бұрын

Was looking for this in the comments! I'm glad it wasn't just me that thought so!

I tried to find a non power tool way to sharpen an axe, and there are a lot of other videos out there on it that are really long winded. Yours is straight to the point, simple, and effective. I appreciate it.

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

@gollumses

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree. Thank you!

You made me so happy when you said you were going to use a plain old file,way to go young man.

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's how I was taught by my Grandpa lots of years ago.

@bruceholmes62

4 жыл бұрын

L

@jacksonelliott2574

4 жыл бұрын

Grey wolf, why?

@lsmith2129

4 жыл бұрын

@@jacksonelliott2574 most people run to a grinder and put an angled edge on the axe head when an axe head should have a convex edge,with a file it's easy to shape the cutting edge properly,at least that's how I learned how to sharpen them.

@colinbm2010

4 жыл бұрын

@@lsmith2129 Yes the way I was taught too But last week when I got my recent axe out to use & I tried to sharpen it with a file & it just glazed over it....:-(

Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night kzread.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.

Roland Schitt just taught me how to sharpen an axe

@martinrogers1139

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Elliot is looking pretty good

@deep_xbt

3 жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment

I have been a wildfire sawyer for 23 years and for my hand tools and axes this is absolutely the method to use followed with a pocket puck and a pocket finishing stone. There is nothing more dangerous than a tool that should be sharp and is not …. It is very easy to get a axe to the point where you can shave with it and in fact the strop method after finishing stone and should be ready to shave and shave test should be the go to. Good video !

I liked the way you sped up your video. You could've stretched it out to over 10 minutes sooo easily. Respect and a thumbs up.

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks. I didnt want to drag it out too much. 👍

I know this is a older video now but, this is the most helpful video I've ever seen. I immediately was able to sharpen my old axe to a frightening level, after being afraid to mess it up for years now. Thank you!

I have the same axe. I found your video inspiriting. I'm from Devon England. A big thumbs up.

Just three tips for you. (1) Finish with alternating laps. A stroke on one side, stroke on the other. This helps to prevent burr buildup, which can be beneficial while setting the bevel but is your enemy at the finish, because a burr becomes a wire edge. It folds over readily. (2) Apply a compound bevel when you think you are finished. Simply add a few very light laps at a slightly higher angle for a microbevel. This makes the edge much more robust. (3) You don't need the paddle strop and CrOx. There is no need to go any finer than 1k grit, which is around 13 μm. CrOx is around .5μm or roughly 30k grit. I your application it has some benefit but only in temporarily aligning the edge and removing SOME of the burr. A 1k stone or a natural of similar effect for finishing your edge would be better, IF PROPERLY USED. (4) Oops yeah one more. The way you clamped the ax allows it to rotate a good bit, which results in a very slight convexing. Not a dealbreaker but not optimum, either. Try clamping the ax head in your bench vise. If you can get just the back 3/4" solid in the vise, good enough. (5) Glad to see you are using a handle on your file. It should be stressed that a handle on the file tang has saved a LOT of hands from getting very nasty slices, and not using one has resulted in some crazy cuts, often resulting in trips to the ER.

@charlierank744

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus. I didn’t know sharpening an axe is that in-depth! Thanks for the info

@kwebster62

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure those are all good points, but it sounds like it becomes no longer "easy". :) "How to Sharpen an Axe (Its Easy)"

@DougHinVA

Жыл бұрын

@@kwebster62 no... it is detailed and written by a 'detail guy'. Sharpening an axe is not very difficult.

@butterypigeons1089

Жыл бұрын

Whats a compound bevel?

@growleym504

Жыл бұрын

@@butterypigeons1089 A compound bevel is when you form a primary bevel and then apply a few final laps at a slightly higher angle. This gives you much of the advantage of a more acute bevel, with some of the robustness of a more obtuse bevel. In other words it cuts good but the edge is not as easily damaged.

I got to 4:20 seconds Into the video, and then I paused it and I bought Lanskys sharpening Puck and 3 in 1 Oil, never heard of either brand before but just on the basis of this video I trusted the guy and I did it

THANKS FOR POSTING !!! First of all, you're about the only person, that I have found that holds the "Old School" truths of file handling, ( back and forth), dulls a file. You're absolutely right! Lots of school systems have discontinued teaching basic shop classes and it's depriving our young, the necessary basic knowledge of how stuff works and how to fix things. When I was in school, Industrial Arts was a required course for the boys and Home EC was required for the girls. It taught them to sew, cook, clean, do laundry, etc and manage a family. Sex education...all of what they would soon, need, to start a family. The boys were invested with OJT (On the Job Training), to be ready to hold down a job and be the bread-winner of the family. The smart phones in our youth's hands have brought them up in a two dimensional alter reality and the lack of shop training, no wonder our country is going down the tubes! This young man exhibits the fact that he was brought-up knowing right from wrong as well as having good holdsome training! Keep right on doing your thing, young feller! THANKS AGAIN for posting! If you'll draw-file the edge first, it will save you lots of work.

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend. I too had all sorts of shop classes in school, as well as Home Economics. I took as many of those classes as I could. Thats a good call on the draw filing. I should have started with that. Thats how I sharpen my mower blades.

6:41 so true once I got into sharpening my own knives I stopped putting them in a dishwasher or leaving them in a dirty sink after I was done using them.

@homebuiltshop

Жыл бұрын

It makes a difference for sure.

Nice to see there are smart people out there who still do things the old fashioned way.

@homebuiltshop

2 жыл бұрын

The old way is still the good way in a lot of cases.

when working with the stone hands are in the line of fire so cut resistant gloves are needed to mitigate the hazard, good job and thank you for the video.

Second cut files work for swords and machetes too, especially on a brand new blunt edge

Nice good basic sharpening video, you made it look easier than I've seen anyone else explain before, thanks

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Its really that easy too.

I like your tutorial. Straight to the point, you actually demonstrate what's going on and accurate information. Your so called blunt axe head still looks in better condition than mine 😄

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for this instruction and for keeping it clean. My ten year old son could watch it too. We’re going to have a go at it!

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You can do this. Its not too hard.

I appreciate the useful tips and the proper demonstrations you used. Thank you for making this video!

That has to be the most straight forward and easy way to sharpen an axe. Thank you very much! And now I have sone filing to do!

I appreciate that you used simple tools to sharpen the axe, the video was easy to follow. I took notes and will go try to sharpen my axe. Thank you!

Dull axe✅, file✅,sharpening stone✅, super helpful instructions✅. Thanks.

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

I am an idiot and you’re the only person that’s laid out a simple and effective method without assuming I already know how to do it. Thank you

I really appreciate this straightforward approach. Well done.

Thanks for the lesson easy to follow steps looking forward to your next lesson ty

Good sharpening instructions. Thanks and take care.

Thank you. Very detailed and informative.

I'd be lost without this video, my first time having an axe and sharpening one. I'm having a tough time making it sharp enough to shave, but it cuts paper with ease. Thanks👍

I like how you get with it and talk at the same time and give great information.

Great tip using basic tools. Keppin it simple. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing the tips. Gives me motivation to sharpen my ax. Just found your channel and am liking what I have watched so far.

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Just discovered your vid. & I'm going to use your tips to sharpen up my axe tomorrow...thank you for the great vid. man!! 🙂

great video. thanks for taking the time to make it

very simple and good video....thanks

I work at an Ax Throwing Bar and appreciate the video. Thank you!

Excellent instruction! Thank you!

Well done and explained.

Great presentation! Wonderful help!

I never thought of using a file and then the stone. Will give it a try thanks 😮

Thanks guy, Merry Christmas.

Thanks. To the point and simple.

I needed a refresher course on how to get my axe sharp enough to actually be useful. Thanks!

@homebuiltshop

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by.

Very helpful, thanks!

I found this video clear, not too long, not too short, effective and informative. Like and sub.

If I use a file I fold a rag and set it on the cheek until it holds the file at the right angle and rotate it. I usually tack sandpaper to a paddle and go through the grits and strop at the end.

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good idea. I may have to experiment with that.

Great video. Nice and easy, the way you explain things.....Thanks dude!

In the fire department they have the new guy sharpen the axes. Then the captain with come in and run the file on the freshly sharp edge. This is because a super sharp are has the tendency to get stuck. Most axes people use are for chopping wood. This was really informative. Good video.

Great video man 👍 Love your energy and sincerity, keep up the good work 🙏

thanks! I just bought my first Axe and I wanted to make sure I knew how to proper edge on it!

Thanks, man. Good advice here. Just bought a nice Snow and Nealley. Taking it to the forest again soon. Need some good tips of sharpening properly.

Very well demonstrated and explained.

@homebuiltshop

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Nice work man. Thank you

great and educational video I will try it here in Puerto Rico

Great video, short, sweet, very thorough !!!

Thanks! Im new to chopping wood, its for the campfire to burn,

Nicely done Jeff.

Super informative, thanks.

Thank you this was very helpful

no longer a mystery look after your equipment I always say weather it's your bicycle or axe or knife learning to repair and maintain is part of having that equipment

Thanks for the explanation of why you so what you do…it makes it easier to understand. I appreciate ya! ❤❤❤

@homebuiltshop

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful.

Thanks man, that's come very handy!

Absolutely great! I was thinking l have to go the farm shop to get my axe sharpened, Now l can do it myself.

Loved your video. Well done.

Awesome stuff! Super simple explanation.

i want to own a tomahawk and grandfors bruks but i keep thinking "oh god, what will i do when it needs to be sharpened, i don't have a vice or anything!" then i think back on the times when axes were used but vice grips weren't a thing, and realized i didn't really need such a thing to sharpen the tool i would want to have. I'm definitely happy i came across your video here, as this helped translate the small things i would want to have. may even used my old leather belt for strapping or stropping, i dunno, eitherway, its genuine leather! thank you very much!

@Danielson1818

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure to wear some work gloves if you aren't holding it down in a vice. Cutting your fingers isn't fun. Lol.

Very good young man. I do the same with my splitin' maul.

nice video, thanks for the lesson

Great video. I have never seen anyone shave their arm before to know how sharp something was except my Father did after sharpening his pocket knife.

Thankyou for making this video

Thank You for sharing your thoughts

@homebuiltshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

I wouldn't use any oil on the stone personally. It clogs up the stone surface and reduces friction hence takes longer to get the results you want. Just plain water or kerosene I've found works better. Good vid especially the file direction.........and the blooper! Lol

Just what I needed. A way to sharpen my axe without a lot of special tools. Thanks

Thank you so much! It gos through skulls SO much better now ;)

Good to the point video, thanks for sharing. In the field I use one of the inexpensive pocket sharpeners with the carbon steel and ceramic sticks on the other side. now I need to really sit down and put a good edge on my axe, thanks this is helpful.

@homebuiltshop

5 жыл бұрын

Those pocket stones are great. I have one around here somewhere.

Thank you! I really needed to sharpen my hatchet.

Thank you for showing this I appreciate it.

@homebuiltshop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm happy it helped.

Good deed dude ! Thanks.

Good tips , thanks

Thanks for the video !

Nice explanatory video. Ready to go now.

Gonna try this. Thanks!

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Thanks. Great video. Goind to sharpen my axe now...

Very helpful thank you

Thanks for taking the time to make this, you saved me a bunch of money and time

@homebuiltshop

8 ай бұрын

Awesome, I'm happy it helped you out.

Stumbled across this vid while wrapping up a random surfing. I wanted to learn how to sharpen my hardware store axes, and this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Its easy to do.

@nicolereaddy4132

2 жыл бұрын

How can I get the top point of the axe sharp? I sharpen in a downward angle. The bottom tip is sharper, but I guess thats normal? Thank you! I've learned in 5 minutes in this video more than watching others and picking up tips through the years!

Nice tutorial thanks

This was an excellent tutorial. Thanks for the share!

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

thanks, just what i needed, and wanted

You made it look so interesting!

great video thanks for sharing.

I just got a new set of files. This is great.

Nice video, thank you.

Excellent teaching.

@homebuiltshop

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very helpful stuff, really appreciate the video! Thanks!!!

@homebuiltshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

hehe, don't see bloopers often at the end. I like it. Keep it up. This was actually help to see the steps in action.

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

I like including them. They make it fun.

Nice tips! I personally don't deal much with classical (long handle) axes, but will definitely use this on my hatchets, and Tomahawks!!

@homebuiltshop

4 жыл бұрын

It'll work for all of those.

Very well presented, methodical and easy watching!

@homebuiltshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Very useful thank you.