Hey Cody, I learned a great tip for taking care of good files years ago from an old German Millwright, he taught me to rub chalk over the file before using it, the same chalk used in schools on the chalkboards. It keeps the metal from adhering to the file and makes clean up with a card much easier. He was a firm believer in buying items for life and taking care of them. I learned a lot from that man.

@edwinayr633

7 жыл бұрын

im a millwright apprentice keep that stuff coming

@newfization

7 жыл бұрын

+Ed Ayre Been a few years since I last had an apprentice lol, that being said, if you ever have any questions you feel free to message me. I mostly worked as a ski lift mechanic but I've been around the block a time or eight.

@rigginsmerc

7 жыл бұрын

Chalk works well. You should never touch the file cutting edges with your bare skin. The oils tend to degrade them. Old toolmakers would throw a fit if they saw you do that. Most would let you use most of their tools, but not their files.

@edwinayr633

7 жыл бұрын

right on snocat. im work in mostly at a steel mill, a moslon coors brewery and the ford assembly plant in Ontario. So its alot of different types of millwrighting.

@htral

7 жыл бұрын

Another vote for chalking that file. Keeps the chips from getting welded in teeth. For metal lathe, work cutting oil also works.

These videos take me back 50 years when sitting in my grandfather's workshop on the farm watching him work on his tools, sharpening disc and plow blades and the like. It is so important that you put these up so young men can see how it was done and how it should be done today.

The two saws are a Geo. H. Bishop and a Henry Disston D100. Joel flattened the blade while I had restored the rest of the saw and did a full sharpening job. Brandon

@Thalor

5 жыл бұрын

Nice job you two 👍🏼

Anyone else get echos of Bob Ross? "Isn't that nice how that cuts? Such a wonderful file" I keep expecting to hear about the happy little trees. :)

@mdog2143

7 жыл бұрын

One thing they both share is an immense passion for their craft. thus the similarities in talk style, passion.

@mdog2143

7 жыл бұрын

+non yobussiness I doubt he was trying to impersonate him

@mdog2143

7 жыл бұрын

+Matt Davis but he probably has watched him. Bob Ross is classic

@mute8s

7 жыл бұрын

Bradford Taylor I think the only way that would work would be if it was stated "Take out this Happy little axe and chop down some Happy little trees. :)

@act9246

6 жыл бұрын

We don't make mistakes. We have happy accidents... hee!

Ratty jeans and wooden shoes, you can tell Mrs. Wranglerstar is away....

@easymedia7988

7 жыл бұрын

haha

@JTBCOOL1

7 жыл бұрын

lol

@gumby5068

6 жыл бұрын

MrJmak642 I

@jasonbubley9427

3 жыл бұрын

Ya

@yoxzvandelft9884

3 жыл бұрын

As a Dutch I wonder, Dutch roots?

"wranglerstar file vault" you mean your filing cabinet?

@jaydenzerfoss4650

6 жыл бұрын

gizanked a file vault is for FILES

@greenonions785

4 жыл бұрын

gizanked Good pun! I give it... hmm.. 6.5/10

I met a few Vietnam vets out hunting a few years back. Became friends over the years, after seeing them each season. Both talked so highly of Marbles. Purchased a Marbles Damascus steel skinning knife. It came with a note from the seller about how much he loved this knife and wanted me to enjoy it. Hand-Written with a "God bless" at the end. Love it.

It's beautiful to see you giving philosophical life advice as well as high quality woodwork with a respect for the old and best quality tools! Everyone should do what makes them happy if possible. Far too few people actually do what they have passion for!

I just love this channel more as the years pass by. it's getting better like a good red wine. I like to watch all kinds of videos you put 'cus it's not about the "how to", it's the story you tell.

I absolutely love these videos. They're almost like therapy in some strange way.

What is really rare is to find someone who understands that files only cut in one direction. Those files should last you a lifetime. It was a pleasure watching you work.

I'm really interested in hand machining, so I appreciated your demonstration of filing and stoning in this project. Your simultaneous commentary about what you were trying to achieve with the file was pretty helpful. It's not easy to find good videos about filing, especially advanced techniques using files of unusual geometry. So if you have any more ideas for videos about hand machining, please share them!

Hey Cody. As an answer to your question, if money was truly no object I would do something very similar to what you're doing. I am 14 and am hoping to be able to buy some land in my 20s, build a house (timber framed ideally :-) and start my family. I would love to work as a wildland firefighter as I love being outdoors and working hard. I just wanted to let you know that you have really inspired me to go out and follow my dreams. Thank-you! Adam

@allymichael4836

7 жыл бұрын

I read a story about a kid your age that built his own tiny house. He worked during the summer and on weekends and saved his money up to buy a trailer. Then all during high school he worked on it while it was parked in his parents back yard. If you did that, you'd have somewhere to live when you buy your land and build your forever home.

@lampbroths8286

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam. I find it funny because I'm actually 14 and looking to own land and be a Wildland Firefighter as well! It's good to know some people my age still want to live hardworking and wild lives. May your wishes come true, cheers from Texas.

@gavinsmith9900

7 жыл бұрын

Dear Mr. Wranglerstar I am 14 years old and you are my favorite KZreadr I would like to be like you. Gavin

@suburbanhobbyist2752

7 жыл бұрын

Aw geez, seeing these young men look up to Wranglerstar puts a smile on my face. I'll tell you what kids, you could do much, much worse than aspiring to be like Mr. Wranglerstar. If that is your goal then you are doing a whole lot better than most kids your age! Take it from another full grown, successful father, husband and businessman, Mr. Wranglerstar is truly a great guy to aspire to be like!

@ThreeToeJoe

7 жыл бұрын

Adam Good luck on your endeavours, my friend! 🙂

Timelapse! Love watching the clouds near the mountains. Can you also superimpose your temp and windspeed on there?

got to love someone that gets so excited over a simple piece of metal. makes me happy.

I can hardly hit a nail, but love these kind of videos every once in a while. Quality products are soothing.

No time lapse. A time lapse goes against the "taking your time" approach that your channel is all about. Just let the video go in real time, its relaxing.

@chiefof

7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Real time, please.

@Swaygooy

7 жыл бұрын

That's why I love this channel long, quite, explanations

@MegaWeagle

7 жыл бұрын

I like both. I think he usually does a really good job of balancing between the two as well.

@jsommersful

7 жыл бұрын

I would prefer you just do whatever one you feel like that day. I enjoy them both.

@michaelhedgepeth5106

6 жыл бұрын

Cherokee140Driver s

Hello Cody, I have watched alot of you're axe restoration videos. I was curious wether there is a general rule of thumb for determining the handle length, (ie... weight to length) or is it whatever feels comfortable for the user/users? great video by the way!

Love your videos. I'm from Wisconsin and always like to restore old tools. Axes especially. Very nice little axe and like always you restored it perfectly. Always got to leave some character to the axe head to show its past

Hey! I have the modern version of that! In going through your videos from the beginning, I came across one where you reviewed a modern Marbles axe that was around $20. I went on Amazon and ordered what I thought was the axe you recommended. It turned out that they no longer offered the axe you reviewed, and I ended up with the "Marbles Single Bit Hatchet". [You just mentioned in the video that they may still offer this one.] I have only use it once, but I found it to be very useful. My boy and I were "camping", and I used it to split some kindling. It worked better than the much larger junk hatchets I have. It is easily half the weight of those, but split the kindling almost effortlessly. I have not done any sharpening on it either. [commenting as I watch] You could make "composite" vise jaw covers with a brass bar for the clamping part, and wood for the part that sits on top of the vise to hold the covers in place. Drill and tap some holes in the edge of the bar to screw on the wood pieces. This is assuming that brass bar is easier to find than thick sheet/plate. ----- Are Brandon and Joel the young saw guys from your earlier "work weekend" videos? ---- It would be a shame NOT to use those files. They were made to be used. What better way to use them than restoring a "peer"? --- "We can rebuild it. We have the old technology." - paraphrased from "The Six Million Dollar Man" ---- I guess those wooden shoes HAVE worked out, haven't they? ---- AQ comment - You might try acid etching the logo to bring it out a little more. ---- Do time lapse, and real time, as long as they look good. This was a very smooth time lapse, soothing even. ---- Great job, as always, W. Thanks, and God bless you and your family.

I've dreamt of having a Marbles No.5 for the last year and a half. I've tried bidding on countless listings on ebay and have never been able to afford one. An axe of that size is just perfect for my needs and I hope that someday I'll be able to afford an old one in good shape; But until then, your restoration of one will keep my heart content. Thank you Cody.

@deutsch-amerikanisch8281

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Zolozabal You can easly dind a marbles .9 belt axe about the same size and only 40 dollars

just a little pointer on using that file card. stroke across the file from side to side pulling the file card with a bit of downward tension so that it doesn't skip across the file. it'll work better...

@lonniedockter2348

4 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought on watching this video, (Cody, what are you doing with that file card)? Slightly different than your suggestion, I was taught to angle the card with the teeth of the file, so your brushing the shavings out of the grooves.

Hey Cody, this inspired me to restore my little axe. Not a Marbles but a great little axe never the less. I've been using it for my wood sculpture projects for years. Nice weight and holds a really good edge.

Hearing a good quality file used properly sounds so soothing, especially in comparison to the tool torture that occurs in university workshops.

Just Because I can only thumbs up once. I am commenting. For many reasons this is a great video!

@wranglerstar

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Arsrfun. What did you like about the video?

@arsrfun

7 жыл бұрын

The rarity, uniqueness, your appreciation of the gift.Your choice of restoration tools. And especially the story of your shop teacher and the lesson you learned from him. I remember each and every one of my shop teachers and still use the lessons that I learned from them over thirty years ago. Every time I use a table saw, plane or router I think of Mr. Smith. Every time I use A drill press I think of Mr. Satearthwait. When I see a printed surface I Think of Mr Miller. I thank Mr Heward for teaching me to weld, Mr seabring for teaching me mechanical drawing and Mr. Pecos for teaching me how an internal combustion engine works.In six short years.JR high and High School I learned A life time of skills.

The audio in this video is on point👌🏼.

I am an Az LEO and am laid up awhile on a duty related injury. And brother....your videos have been a true blessing! I must have watched 20-30 last night after surgery. God bless your family and ministry. Stay Alert, Stay Alive.

All your restoration videos are marvelous ! You make it seem so easy. It would be great though to have a real time clock running some where in the video so we can have an idea of the time someone needs to restore something. Thank you !

"there it is, 9oz of glory" sounds like a seedy pickup line.

AvE has a great video on making brass jaws by hand

@tags3976

7 жыл бұрын

Caution he causes a lot " my shop"

@Retired_SeniorChief

7 жыл бұрын

Which video is it? I just search his channel for brass and got nothing back.

@tags3976

7 жыл бұрын

Retired SeniorChief Poor man's milling machine

@Retired_SeniorChief

7 жыл бұрын

Tags 397 Thank you

@suburbanhobbyist2752

7 жыл бұрын

I can't think of a better opposite to Wranglerstar than AvE. Let's see here, Wranglerstar is a gentleman, a good husband, has patience, is skilled and humble, hasn't let the fame go to his head, keeps a clean shop and does things the right way (for the most part). Yep, that's just about the polar opposite of AvE. If you can't tell, I don't care for AvE! I actually liked the guy until I had a small run in ordering that ruler he had. You wouldn't believe the exchange he had with me. I seriously contemplated posting it, it was that bad. The guy is a complete a hole and is NOTHING like the funny and lighthearted guy you see on his channel. I've never unsubscribed to anything or really ever get bent out of shape, but that guy is a horrible human being! There, got that off my chest.

I recently purchased a Marbles safety axe that had that integrated Scabbard with the handle and after about 5 or 6 strikes 2 a piece of firewood it broke. so I will be making a handle for it soon. I'm very thankful to find your video series on this axe

Watching the time lapse of the clouds move around "Mt. Fuji" is pretty cool! It's also relaxing to see it in real time too though. Great video!

Wow! I have one of those that belonged to my Grandpa. I never really thought about it being rare. I keep it next to my fireplace for kindling.

@Tachy320

Жыл бұрын

Me too. My grandpa gave me one when I was a kid in the 70s. He kind of unwittingly ruined the value of it as it is all there and in very good condition with guard and leather belt loop. But he engraved that he gave it to me and the date which I forget. Now it’s priceless though. I would love to use it but just can’t risk losing it or breaking it. Beautiful little axe. I also have one of his never used Sager chemical axes from 1934 brought from North Carolina and then brought to Oregon in the late 40s. Enjoy your axe. They’re spendy.

This is the content I love!!

I own one of these from a garage sale and I didn't even know how rare it was until this video! it's in great shape with the original handle with out the safety guard.

your craftsmanship and attention to detail is just awesome very nice video can't wait to see it all polished up and a new handle in it

Time-lapse is nice but I think I prefer real time because it's like we are sitting there with you

@Allikattoo

7 жыл бұрын

I liked the time lapse also as we get to see the clouds and shadows but the real time is just as pretty. Maybe mix it up once in awhile if it's not too much trouble. :)

22:14.... Did I just hear you say "all intensive proposes?" Anyways, keep up the good work love your videos

Man, you are such a big inspiration. Not only work-wise but your attitude is astonishing. God bless you.

I love rewatching the old videos to see where everything has progressed to. Especially the little anvil of the stump. Looks so small when you see the 422 now.

I watch you videos because there down to earth

Why dont you start a business making tools of the quality they used to be regardless of what ever price that implies? I bet there would be a market.

I love your restoration video's with a passion Cody. Thank you so much for them keep em up

I have done quite a bit of saw and axe filing and always used a piece of soap stone to preload the file before using it. The soap stone helps keep the file from loading up with the metal shavings and also helps with making the file last longer even on harder metals. Great job on your restoration.

Forgiv me, but what is so significant about this axe-head?? I googled and marbles axes sell for a lot and I have no idea why? Is the metal special?

@cthulhu3392

6 жыл бұрын

TheThingamajig because Marble makes some VERY god axes espessially their older ones were super high quality. The number 5 pocket is rare because very few were ever made and as a small axe many were probably lost or tossed when the blades dulled or chipped so they are very few and far between that axes owner is a lucky person.

Its a real shame to remove all of the patina from your tools. I understand the "restoration" but i thinks its important to show where the tool has been. Obviously sharpening and removing any damaged areas has to be done but trying to make it look like a new tool ruins its appeal in my opinion.

@chucksherron

7 жыл бұрын

The axe was damaged by some unknown person decreasing it's value. Now it is being restored by Wranglerstar which adds value in my and I imagine many others opinions.

@TheAcousticWarfare

7 жыл бұрын

Thats a really cool story man but its important to respect where the tool has com from. The tool has actually come from a known person (according to Cody) and although they may have used it in the wrong way they still treated it with as much respect as they could have. I think repairing damage and resharpening is all that should be done.... "Repairing" aesthetic damage doesn't increase the worth of a tool. I mean no offence but just because Cody has touched it, it doesn't make it anything more than it is. Its still a tool, to be used.

@brettwalkom948

2 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day it's his axe he can do what he wants with it

Great video as always Cody! Can't wait to see the axe come full circle. Also keep the time lapses! Really cool to see the weather move through.

can't wait to see the finished product. .. Marbles is a michigan company where im from.. my uncle has an original Marbles safety ax.. its a great piece... keep up the good work..

whats exactly special with that axe?

@troydodson4837

6 жыл бұрын

Bethurner just not a lot were made and out of the ones that are still around most people hoard

@kyleziggy3203

5 жыл бұрын

@@troydodson4837 except that he actually says these axes are still in production....

@Hallowed_Ground

4 жыл бұрын

@@kyleziggy3203 No lol, he said the company that made them is still around. That's different than saying these specific axes are still being produced.

I would set up my own glass studio.

@wranglerstar

7 жыл бұрын

If only life was as easy as saying "I would" in a video comment. I would go to the moon, I would cure cancer, I would become President. Unfortunately, I would never turns into "I did".

@turnersparadise8368

7 жыл бұрын

Who wants to be president...You can have that one...

@wranglerstar

7 жыл бұрын

I'd like to be President for a term provided I could get rid of congress and the supreme court. With these small hindrances out of the way we could get some stuff done. On second thought perhaps this is a bad idea. I wouldn't want to have to become a Free Mason,

@turnersparadise8368

7 жыл бұрын

Wranglerstar Heh, just as long as the power didn't go to your head!

@OldSneelock

7 жыл бұрын

I have to 2nd you on that one. You get elected by 51% of the country and even if you are doing a good job the other half of the country doesn't like it.

I prefer the real time shots of Mt. Fuji on the end card, but occasionally, when a storm is blowing in for instance, a time lapse would be very interesting with a beauty all of its own. Put another way, when the focus is on the mountain itself a real time shot is preferable; however, when the subject is the atmosphere, a much more dynamic thing, I feel like the dynamics depicted by a time lapse is more suitable.

Regarding Brass Vise Jaw Caps...The L.S. Starrett Company of Athol, MA has them in sizes from 3" - 5". Their catalog is also a treasure full of reference information. In a previous video; you were restoring or sharpening a saw and mentioned having difficulty finding quality saw files. Lee Valley Tools Ltd. of Ogdensburg N.Y. sells individual Grobet saw files and a set in a storage roll. Their selection of tools will made your mouth water and promptly have some on your wish list. Thanks for showing us your work.

Hey Cody, 1975 Europe called. They want their wooden clogs back! .....maaaaaaaan!

I think it's a shame you are ruining the patina

@tasmedic

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's like taking an axe from the bronze age and polishing the heck out of it. Now, it's journey in time has been wiped out. Its character is lost....

@charleseden5246

7 жыл бұрын

it's a hard choice between taking patina off or fixing the mushrooming on the back

@tasmedic

7 жыл бұрын

Charles Eden Yes, it's a tough one! I'd probably just sharpen it and put up with the mushrooming, which I suppose, could be considered as adding a bit of unique "character" to the piece.

@wonderc66

7 жыл бұрын

so what!!! it's a tool and it's surpost to be used for cutting wood and not sitting in some creapy museum and rust

@charleseden5246

7 жыл бұрын

+tasmedic yea....I would do the same

Hey Cody, what happened with the golf ball handles for your file? I still use mine and they work great!

i cant wait to get my hands on an axe that i can practice restoring. iv been watching youre axe videos for quite a bit and i have been wanting to start a project of my own

please dont use spit. use soapy water.

@retiredafce3373

7 жыл бұрын

Hubolds1 it is a simple request. Plus soapy water works better.

@blackpup3624

7 жыл бұрын

"A simple request" as if Cody is obligated to fulfill your demands. I'm sure as long as Cody is making videos, he'll use whatever he damn well pleases.

@retiredafce3373

7 жыл бұрын

+Black Pup mind your own business

@phildev74

6 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't whet stone oil work best? I think some call it honing oil.

time lapse is better

The travel videos are interesting but I'm always glad to see you back to work. Nice little axe, looking forward to seeing how you tackle the handle!

I have one of these I inherited from my grandfather! I must restore it. Thank you for sharing this.

I'm going to grammar nazi: intents and purposes

Plot twist, thats not saliva.

Love the time lapse, working on an older riggers hatchet Right now, nice to see you working on axes again.

so therapeutic! Love working with hand tools, no matter how long it takes, you are in control of every contour and curve. I noticed you wearing wooden clogs! How good are they as far as keeping your feet warm from the cold and vise-versa. thanks!

Sorry but I just don't see the point of this little thing

Hey, at 22:09 you say "For all intensive purposes" The saying is actually "For all intents and purposes". I know, I probably sound like a jerk but I don't mean to. I really enjoy your videos and you have provided me with a lot of knowledge, so I thought I should at least do the same and give you the correct phrase.

@mattklump

6 жыл бұрын

Made me cringe, too.

@TheMiKeOfAllTrades

6 жыл бұрын

The English teacher in me winced. Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed.

@NeRo-uwu

6 жыл бұрын

I think he's dyslexic, there's some mispronounced syllabs here and there

@martyjehovah

6 жыл бұрын

He's teaching us the things he knows, there's nothing wrong with trying to do the same if you're polite about it like he is and you were.

@resy4474

6 жыл бұрын

🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🔫😂

I found a Mann axe from the last house I lived in. Watching your videos inspired me to restore so I took the old handle out today and it’s currently soaking I vinegar. Let’s hope I can make a good tool out of it!!! Cheers

this guy puts honest thought into everything he says. i feel like i just learned the secrets of the universe. on a side note, he's really in love with that file

tfw its late and you stumble into the weird part of youtube

@blackstag9366

6 жыл бұрын

THE KING You watch an experienced woodsman restore a tool used everyday, by hand and think 'wierd'? silly chubby little child, perhaps seeing the sun sometimes would be prudent, no?

@anguswatt4272

6 жыл бұрын

Axton The Storyteller some middle aged man going through a crisis is getting a bit triggered ?

@zionbutler2317

6 жыл бұрын

This comment is grossly over used and wasn't applicable to this video at all...

This is just a piece of metal.

Oooooh. Sweet! The start of another fun project. Arched chisels and woodcarving tools for the handle? That really looks like a great challenge. Thanks for letting us in.

Really enjoyed this episode. Im restoring a Scandvik axe that belonged to my late father and there are some great tips here. 👍🏻

Let it play Cody. Your channel up until now has been about taking your time and time lapses is about rushing. I don't just watch your channel for the how-to portion but also to relax me and use it as an escape from the daily grind. Cheers

I am not a handy person, I don't do any kind of wood work or metal work and don't know a single thing about saws and axes (knives are another story. My machete is my best friend.)........except what I learn watching your videos! I really, truly enjoy them! All of the interesting tools that you treasure and the way you appreciate them and handle them with care. Just something special here on your channel and I appreciate it. Thank you. :)

Hey, great video! For great soft jaws we use cast lead! We have a mould, so when they get mangled we melt and reform them.

love the time lapse at the end. more of those please!

As a old person I love your love and respect for the old ways. Thank you

The sound the file makes is just amazing.. and seeing all the metal falling off on the side is sooooooo cool

I really enjoyed the longer video, great content. That's a really cool little axe, I've never seen one before. Thanks for sharing Cody!

Great video Cody, I'm looking forward to the rest of the Marbles restoration project. Just wanted to let you know a little trick with automatic focus on your camera. If you hold your hand over the place it is focused on, and hold the often smaller object you want the camera to refocus on in your palm, it should alter the focus to where your palm.

I really like these videos. Im more a mechanic than a carpenter or general handyman like you are, but i sure like seeing all the new, old and different tools!

You have such passion for restoring tools! How do you manage your time with tools restoration and homesteading?

Nice looking little axe. I have 2 sets of soft jaws one out of oak and the other is aluminum angle iron. The oak ones have the same profile as the synthetic ones and a rare earth magnet to keep them secure. I purchased some 1 inch aluminum angle and they work just as well. I wouldn't bother with the brass, the aluminum is just as soft. Thanks for posting the video. I am looking forward to the next installment.

It is very refreshing to see someone else that knows how to properly use a nice file

I like the timelapse of your beautiful view. It makes the cloud movements look really interesting.

Your channel really relaxed me I truly enjoy sitting back learning things from you it's great.

Great video, so glad you read my opinion to do an axe video :) I was curious about the direction you were filing. You moved the file toward the sharp end. When I first saw the axe, in my head I assumed the other way would be better (reduce the risk of scratching, get more "access" to the mushroomed part of the axe head. Did you go that way just because or is there a "better" direction to go when filing like this?

I really enjoyed your episode, on the marbles hand axe. A great little hatchet. I used my grandfathers for throwing and odd jobs, thanks.

I run across one at a swap meet a Indian from upper Michigan had . You can still read the inscription and the handle is still nice . I of course had to have it , being from Michigan , and having a collection of Marbles vintage knives .

Amazing.... as always Cody. Can't wait to see the finished axe... wonder why they used that shape for the eye?

I like them both so i think we should leave it up to you, it was awesome watching that column cloud grow. I live in a town at the moment so they both brighten up my day. Thank you!

Marbles arms was founded in Gladstone MI in 1892 . Which is 4 miles from my house there’s a lot of old marbles knifes around here. Most get pasted down in families, taking take of a deer with your grandpas marbles knife is pretty special.

Have you ever seen the Marbles Camp Axe #15 ? Its a 2lb double bit cruiser . It's a very interesting axe, its marked CSC on one side and CC on the tip of the eye? Best

Love all your videos but so glad you came back to axe restoration

Hi Cody When I reform my splitting wedges ; I remove the excess deformed material with a hacksaw or cutting disks on the hand grinder. then finish the curved bevel with a file. A 12 pd. sledge on wedge can really mess them up. But with-out a large hydraulic splitter ; breaking up the twisted grain on branch junctions and forks on maple and cherry takes a lot of pounding. These are the free firewood pieces left by the district on the street. After the free wood sign is put on the pile it is gone in a couple of hours with the old guys like me loading it into their cars. When they remove the diseased and damaged trees from the boulevards prior to planting the large replacements . They pull the stumps with big JCB or Case back-hoes. Others usually beat me to the straight grain sections. I finish up the pile by taking the tough to split pieces others have left. When removing trees; it is common here to leave, the cut sections in a pile on side of the road with a free firewood sign on them. Bert

Wow. I'm loving that tiny guy. I'm surprised that you hadn't known about that weird hole they mounted the handles to. That's a perfect size for starting my kidlet out once she's ready. I've never even seen one before. I'll keep an eye out.

I figured it out: You are the Bob Ross of Axes and woodwork. I now have an axe collecting obsession.

I got an axe like this from my uncle who passed recently. He was in his 80's so who knows when it was from. Ill have to check later forsure. Doubt its anything rare but definitely deserves love

Hey Mr. Wranglers Star, was wondering if theres a difference in stones. The ones I have say I can't use them dry without some type of oil or lubricant. Beautiful work my friend. Take care and God Bless.------Rob M

I've collected my Father's Tools (or at least the first portion. Another portion awaits in a future visit) after his death in Wisconsin. I look forward to breaking it down and - with your help - making a home for them all and crafting a nod to a life well-lived, and thereby - crafting my own. Thanks, Wranglerstar.