Old German "Helko Werk" Axe Restoration with Laminated Palm Swell Handle
In this video I restored a German axe from "Helko Werk". I already restored an axe a year ago and I wasn't going to make another video about restoring another axe but the incredible work of a friend inspired me to create a handle for this axe very, very special.
So I started the restoration by disassembling the old handle. after inspecting the ax's head I decided to sandblasting it and electrolysis to remove any traces of rust. Restoration continued by repairing the hammered poll, made a new bevel and after that I applied a layer of bluing solution, for anti rusting. After cold bluing process, I removed from blackening with a steel wool and the head axe was completely restored.
The old handle was too damaged to be restored. I took a piece of Black Locust wood and I cutting it until I reached the desired shapes. As I said, I was inspired to make a custom handle and that's only because you voted on KZread community to make a custom handle. So, I took a piece of Oak wood and I laminated the palm swell. The results of this axe restoration impressed me and I hope you have the same opinion.
Let's not talk anymore and let the video amaze you.
I hope you like this restoration and if you have questions about part of the restoration process, I am at your disposal with answers to any questions.
Cheers and have a nice weekend !
#axe #axerestoration #hatchetrestoration
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Very well done. I appreciate the camera quality and audio. At no point was there obnoxious music or exceedingly loud feedback from the tools. I really like the fact you didn't use any excessive material. Everything seemed to be calculated to use the perfect amount of consumables while maintaining a clean shop. I didnt realize how much I enjoyed that until I noticed it. Most importantly, you didn't artificially corrode something and try to pass it off as "ancient". I like your delivery and style.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to read this kind words 😍 many thanks
@riccardoconversano4465
2 жыл бұрын
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@alexagr6131
2 жыл бұрын
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@abdelazizbachchar
Жыл бұрын
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@anar4638
Жыл бұрын
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No music = 👍 No commentary = 👍 No extraneous noises = 👍 Sounds of the (hand) tools = 👍 Nice work! 👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that Kris 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@slendergay
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that smack that he made lol
@jeghedderhenrik
Жыл бұрын
exactly the way it had to be,, often videos got music ruining it all
@SceneArtisan
Жыл бұрын
@@jeghedderhenrik Music in these types of videos and unnecessary narration are not cool, IMHO, so I avoid them and watch only those without.
@user-ql7sv6fq5t
Жыл бұрын
00٠غانت😮
I love how you kept the integrity of the old tool.... not glamming it up with etches or designs. A true restoration. Excellent!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Kathy 😊
Watching Cool Again is always a perfect way to start the day :-)
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that my friend 🤗 cheers and have a nice weekend 👍🏼🍻
@masonrains5010
2 жыл бұрын
Watching LADB is a perfect way to start the day also! :D
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
True 🤩
@joelboutier1736
2 жыл бұрын
toi aussi! j'aime bien regarder vos projets et bricolage. etes vous loins de montpellier?
@RestoredChannel
2 жыл бұрын
That's a great slogan😁
THAT was one of the finest examples of hand filing I have EVER seen (and I'm a 58 year old man who's done a lot of it). Your ability to turn inanimate objects into works of art is amazing! This was an absolute pleasure to watch, bravo to you brother! Thank you very much for sharing your videos with us. God bless you and your family. Rev. D.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your kind words 😎 I really appreciate you
@Rev-D1963
2 жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration Likewise my friend. :)
@thedemolitionsexpertsledge5552
Жыл бұрын
least encouraging and wholesome conversation between two restoration enthusiasts
It’s not just your workmanship I am jealous of, it’s the amount of equipment you have at your disposal too! Another great video 👍🏻
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Simon 😇 really appreciate
Axes are my favorite weapon; I just like the aesthitic. I really liked the addition of the oak pieces on the end of the handle to give it a bit of color on the handle. Overall a great restoration.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it Ricky 🤗
I've watched hundreds of these axe restorations on KZread and this might be the best yet. Thanks 👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Oh,glad to hear that Christopher 😊many thanks
@MrChristopherMolloy
2 жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration Thanks for the hours of entertainment. All the best ✌️
@baronesstemplar7979
2 жыл бұрын
Christopher Malloy this IS the best are restoration. I've watched hundreds of them and between Cool Again and Tysy they are true MASTERS at their craft.
@baronesstemplar7979
2 жыл бұрын
axe* Spell check took over.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that 🤗🤗
I've said it before and I'll say it again. These are the BEST restoration videos on youtube. Everything is perfect. From timestamping the videos to putting explanations of what you're doing, filming enough to be interesting but not too much so it's boring. Your videos are relaxing, organized, easy to follow and have everything I want in a restoration video. Other channels, although good, just don't do it as well as this one.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these kind words Emma 🙏 I really appreciate
@Stadtpark90
Жыл бұрын
This.
Great job friend 👍.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
beautiful idea mate..... really I want to be like you
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
That’s the way an axe needs to be restored. Thank you👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike and glad you liked it so much 👍
This is like my mechanic without powertools and i mean that in the most positive way. This video was great!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and glad you liked it so much 😊
Nice this is just the thing to watch after feeling sick during the night a nice restoration
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 🤗
I can't get over how beautiful the handle turned out. All in all, A very impressive and respectful restoration of a piece of history.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it Alorota 😊
Beautiful restoration with honoring the original material.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Ole 🤗
I’m more intimidated by the cleanliness and sharpness of your finished axe 🪓 than any gun shot i can take.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Terrance 😎🪓👍🏻
I'm an amateur blacksmith, and this gave me ideas for my handle construction. Beautifully restored
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot buddy 👍🏻 good luck with your projects
I dont know why Im interested on restoration videos.keep it up bro
Finally someone who doesnt ruin the patina! Love it. 100% satisfaction.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much man 😊
I've said this before and I'll say it again and again..Bluing is one of my favorite parts of restoration videos. Truly magical!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Yes,i agree with you! Is something satisfying in that process 🤩
That handle looks amazing! That was a great idea laminating the palm swell, you nailed it. Also I really liked the towel trick for putting a bevel on the axe, I liked the whole video, awesome restoration.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Randy and glad you liked so much 🤗🤗 much appreciate
@robertbruderer6950
Жыл бұрын
Randy, are you saying he nailed it by glueing it? Lol
Finally some restorator who doesn't do mirror polishing every metal he found! Dark, matte rough finish almost always gives a better apperance to axes
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you and glad you liked it 🤗
Not only did you restore it, it is perfectly usable for decades to come.
@CoolAgainRestoration
6 ай бұрын
Thanks and glad you enjoyed
Awesome technique for shaping the blade with the file! I never knew it could be done that way but it seems so simple now that I think about it.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked and that’s why I make the video easy to understand 😇
Mate I need to say that I just discovered your channel by chance.. (thank God for the incredible Zippo video). Since everyone is talking about the handle and some other aspects.. I will take a minute to tell you how incredible is for me that you can remove material and polish the metal to such a degree that it literally shines like a mirror. For me, that was the best part..anyway, your work is outstanding, please NEVER STOP making videos like this ❤️
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much mate 😊I really appreciate
watching things get restored is very relaxing.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Yes,I like too 😎
Perfect restoration, no BS. Boy you have a nice shop.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary 😊
I like a lot the laminated palm swell. Never seen anywhere else ❤️❤️❤️
Another, yes another awesome restoration. If I lived anywhere close to you I’d be the friend that hung out in your workshop and wouldn’t leave…but I’d bring beer. Love watching you work…if you ever come over here, I demand you visit me. Awesome restoration…awesome!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for these kind words my friend . I really appreciate you 🤗 have a nice weekend
@CobyGannaway
2 жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration I appreciate you sharing your workshop with us! I have a question…is Odies a local product or do they sell it everywhere? I want to try it. And what brand draw knife is that? I can’t find a new one that’s any good. I have two that I use and they are both eighty+ years old.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is old too. Has no company marks on,maybe is handmade,I don’t know. And the odie oil is very good,maybe the number one in business. But is too expensive. They ship everywhere but is expensive the shipping too. If you are from USA maybe is a way cheaper but to me was expensive because I paid the price for oil,the shipping from USA to Europe and the tax too
"I dont have a template, so i copy one" mate ur just pure talent and hardwork. Keep it up. This is absolute therapy for me.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it 😊
Very great job everyone should support you
@CoolAgainRestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
The axe is 100% Cool Again. Beautifully done, sir. Both the restoration and videography we exceptional. 👏
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much B 👍🏻👍🏻 glad you liked it so much ! Cheers 🍻
I don't understand how you can do it better and better from one video to another? So beautiful 👌 Can't wait to see your next project💯
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Wow the part with the towel to fix the edge was super smart! Great job.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Alice 😊
@thealicemonster9217
2 жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration It's always awesome to get a response from the content creator. 😁 Ty.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
I try my best. Without you this channel is nothing 😇
@thealicemonster9217
2 жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration Well you do wonderful work. I am happy to watch.
Gotta say, I have never seen the towel folding trick to re-establish the edge. Such a simple technique, yet such a proper outcome!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
Very nicely done 👍 really love that hand crafted handle, looks sweet. Amazing job
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 😎🤗
Отличная работа, приятно посмотреть.
What a cool technique with hand filing the bevel, never seen it
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it 😊
That palm swell is a really nice touch.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Agree 😊 glad you liked it Ted 👍🏻
Such excellent work on the handle, it looked incredible. Great restoration as always 👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and glad you liked it 🤗🤗
This was an incredible restoration, it flows so nicely and what a beautiful outcome!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks buddy
@user-xr6rg6dq5r
2 жыл бұрын
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Yes. THIS I can call a GOOD job. Nothing's missed, nothing to get rid of. Thanx.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you liked it so much Serge 👍🏻 thanks a lot
Wow! A lot of axe restos but this is the best.
@CoolAgainRestoration
8 ай бұрын
Thanks and glad you enjoyed 😊
Nossa, Dave, ficou lindo demais. Cara, você é foda!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
🤗🤗🤗 thanks my Brazilian friend 🍻👍🏼🍻
It’s cool on how much work you put in restoring these objects! Keep up the good work :D
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you liked it 😊
@Mum_said_its_my_turn_BRO
2 жыл бұрын
@@CoolAgainRestoration your welcome :D
BEAUTIFULLY DONE !!!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Linda 😊✌🏻
Great video. I like your use of old hand tools. Thanks
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Chuck 😊
I hope you like the video and... axe me a question :)
@barbaraprest783
2 жыл бұрын
You have a good sense of humour 👍👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barbara 😀
@Restorezone
2 жыл бұрын
😁 like your humor 👍 , and work 😉
@arnavranka4510
2 жыл бұрын
All hail the dad jokes!
@tibucraftdf8346
2 жыл бұрын
Can you put subtitles in Spanish please. (◍ • ᴗ • ◍) ❤
Using a wood chisel to remove a steel wedge???? If my father had caught me doing that to one of his wood chisels, I wouldnt have been able to sit down for a week.
That trick with the file and towel, is cool. Thanx for the tip.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Mitchel 🤗
From an old carpenter I much admire your work. Oh forgot to say yes I like the palm swell idea.
@CoolAgainRestoration
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, many thanks 😊
12:39 My fingers started tingling at the sensation of a splinter- that scene PAINED my very soul
I really appreciate watching a true craftsman. Great work!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Keith 😊glad you liked it
That was the most professional handle build I've ever seen
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot mate 😊
This is the best axe restoration video I've ever seen. Thanks for keeping it real, no mirror-polish, Viking runes, charred handle nonsense. Your result it authentic yet gorgeous axe.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Pavel 🤗 glad you liked it
I have a Helko Werk forest ax and I love it!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Yes,is first one for me but I liked very much. Is not so heavy,is perfect. 😍
That towel trick was amazing. So simple and effective. Great job.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Yes,is very easy to do and can’t go wrong with 👍🏻🤗
Remarkable Axe Restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it so much Jerry 😊many thanks
Nothing short of a work art.
This turned out so nice
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks 😊
I’m so excited! I haven’t watched it yet but I’m watching now!
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Coby ! Hope you will like 👍🏼
Absolutely amazing work.
@CoolAgainRestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!😊
Love watching handles. Don't know why but handle making makes me happy
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Me too 😇
Высшая лига! Привет из Беларуси! 🇧🇾
Great work, pleasure to watch the whole restoration process.
@CoolAgainRestoration
12 күн бұрын
Thank you very much and glad you liked it 😊
And this is the most beautiful handle ever!!!
I got a new Helko Werk not too long ago. A thing of beauty. Going to get to use it soon, got some trees that need to go down.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, keep it safe mate 😊
Thanks for that bevel-making trick, I am going to use that to fix up my splitting maul!
@CoolAgainRestoration
5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot and good luck with that 👍
Beautifully filmed. Precise restoration of this axe. This was the first time I saw this specific sharpening. Thickening the tip of the handle by gluing oak boards will prevent the ax from slipping during chopping. Good idea. Congratulations and best regards 😀.
@CoolAgainRestoration
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much and glad you enjoyed 😊
@ZygmuntKiliszewski
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the like 😀.
@CoolAgainRestoration
6 ай бұрын
You are welcome 😉
Easily one of the best axe restorations on KZread
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that Dylan 🙏
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
@CoolAgainRestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob 😊
Very well done and thank you for preserving the makers-mark and overall antiquity.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 😊
Großartige Arbeit.❗👍 👏 🤝 Freundlichst Willi . . . 🙋♂️
@CoolAgainRestoration
6 ай бұрын
Danke schon 😊
I would pay some genuine serious money for that axe, absolutely astounding. Phenomenal woodwork and amazing head.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it mate 😊
After taking metals class, I start to understand some of these techniques. Very cool video
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot dude 👍🏻😎
Makes tools I've redone put to shame, love your work thanks
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Rick 😊
Yet another work of art!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike 😊
Great job. It's nice to watch someone who knows what they are doing.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot again , Gary 😊 cheers
The result is perfect, buddy! Thanks
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend 🍻
What a talented craftsman...👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
11 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
Finally NO mirror polish or viking engraving/bearded axe modification! Don't get me wrong, I have high respect for those who take the time to do these modifications, it's a lot of work. But i also like to see tools being restored to their original, working shape, something you would take to work and not be worried you would damage the finish you put on it. Nice job man!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Tony 😊 glad you enjoyed it
Handle was really wonderful also the axe
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Anand 😎
The final result is beautiful.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Mike 😊
You are a man of the arts!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks again G 😊
Watching you remove that wedge with your lovely wood chisel made me a little bit anxious! But I'm relaxed seeing no harm came to the chisel 🤣 A lesser mortal might have taken an angle grinder to that axe head - total respect to you for taking the craftsman's approach and using the file instead. And yes. I love the laminated hand swell with contrasting wood. Most beautiful!
@CoolAgainRestoration
6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much mate ! That chisel is only for that kind of jobs 😅 because it was cheap and I think is not hardened enough . After a single use in wood , the edge of the blade became dull quickly, so I took the decision to use it only in these dirty jobs 😅
I bet your workshop is the stuff of dreams. Having a tool for everything is satisfying.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke , glad you liked it so much 🤗
I love watching this kind of videos before sleep.
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Nice! These videos are so relaxing 👌 cheers
I like the rustic look, and the edging trick.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it James 😊 thanks
I like your towel folding trick for sharpening 👍🇬🇧
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and glad you enjoyed 😊
thank you for feeding the machine. it looked quite hungry
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
😅😅 Indeed
BEAUTIFUL 👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
9 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
That is a great axe now well cared for. Thanks😊😊😊
@CoolAgainRestoration
7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed 😊
You can't beat a lovingly restored, antique axe. So much better than modern ones. 👍
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Very true 👌
Extrem gut gemacht! Keine nervige Hintergrundmusik, keine Stimme, einfach nur dokumentierte Arbeit, herrlich!
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Danke schon 😊
This is the very best of how many procedure to make things go the way they look before and that axe is beautiful 😍.....
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Lyroy 😊
Love the handle. Nice touch. I also liked the plot twist where the black devil oil was actually shockingly clear.
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank. Yes,I noticed that. Very clear for an oil
The tip with the water to raise the fibers is really useful thank you and the palm swell is brilliant
@CoolAgainRestoration
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Craig and glad you liked it 🤗
Nicely done. Restoration has a feels. I felt this one. Don't know why but it just spoke to me.
@CoolAgainRestoration
5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that and thanks a lot 😊
Excellent work I love watching you restore things. Thank you.❤
@CoolAgainRestoration
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much mate 😊