GORGEOUS! I LOVE how that handle came out! I rehafted a Vaughn hatchet that came out looking similar to that! Keep up the good work!

👍. Keep seeing all these power tools used for this. Well done. I’m trying it.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy the project.

Enjoyed the video. I'm looking at working on an ax of mine, as well as a shovel, and hoe. One thing though, paracord disolves when exposed to the elements. And I always think of that scene in Woody Allens movie "Take the money and run" where he's on the chain gang, and the head falls off his sledge hammer.

Amazing job. Working on my first restoration now. I don't have much experience with this but I do with wrapping handles. One suggestion I have is to lay the initial length of cord on the belly of the axe rather than the side. That way, the double layer is in front of the axe providing an extra layer of protection. It also helps to blind index the axe better since you won't have a bulge on one side. I always lit a small fire with some shavings in a soup can to fire harden things, but had the idea to try a torch. Glad to see it worked nicely for you, I'm sold.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

That’s some solid advice, I’ll definitely try that for the next one. I’d suggest a bigger lighter or even a blow torch! Anyway, best of luck!

Love the paracord wrap. I always smack that part of the axe so it will add some protection.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah super cheap and easy way to protect your axe and give it a nice look!

Good job. Don’t forget to do the wedge end with the BLO also. It helps keep the head tight. It will soak up quite a lot of oil

Looks really good! Well done!

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it.

Nice job, turned out to be a good looking build.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Anything beats old, worn and rusty!

Perfect, I’m fixing to work on a couple similar, I found in my dads shed. I been trying to find a good video one making a sheath, or axe mask though. Can’t wait!

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Thats great! Check out my other video where I take a crack at making a sheath for this axe.

Terrific work.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

C O O L !!

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you!

Very cool! Thank you - Liked & Subscribed.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed !

Wow good on you

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude

Any tips for free-handing the edge geometry? DO you go for a 20 to 25 degree on your axe edge or just go for what feels right for splitting? I have always have trouble with free-hand sharpening

Good job man not taking all the patina out of it was the right move axes have their oun personalities and if you take everything out of it its just another axe

I'd put some cold blue on the head, otherwise a great job. Thanks!

Really nice video, exactly what I needed to see. BTW - do you happen to know what brand this axe is? Also, that handle looked pretty worn, do you trust it? Great audio track. Thx

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I think it’s just a Husky axe from Home Depot. The brand mark was too faded to see for sure tho.

It's time to hang a new handle on that. I do appreciate your work and attention to detail, but from the start, that handle isn't safe. One good hard whack on a stubborn log could mean a lot of pain in your future. For your sake, get a new handle. Otherwise, I really do like the attention you gave the axe

@Theoutdoorlayman

10 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I do plan on putting a new handle on it! I have a list of future videos/projects to do and that’s definitely one of them.

Super easy :) I thought the process is more complicated.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

It can get a lot more complicated for sure but this method was not so bad and turned out nice !

@wojciechbogusawski9163

Жыл бұрын

@@Theoutdoorlayman Yesterday I already began restoring my fathers old tools maybe i`ll finish before the endo of 2023 :P timestealer job :)

I wouldn't trust that crack handle mate.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

So far she’s held up but you’re right. Maybe a new handle is in the near future 👍

the rope would trap moisture, and the axe would rust.

@FIGGY65

7 ай бұрын

Maybe if HE leaves it outside, neglected between use, which he’s not likely to do after all this hard work. On your axe, do what you want.😎

You should have replaced the handle. It will break with tough use. The paracord won’t stop that.

@Theoutdoorlayman

Жыл бұрын

That just maybe be something I do in the future.