Just recently found your Chanel and just wanted to say the best part of the videos is the amount of joy and soul you put into the work makes great videos
Nice job James. I have several vintage shingle hatchets with slightly loose heads (therefore, not usable), but I struggle with replacing a vintage handle with my crappy replacement, even though they are not valuable.
I enjoy your videos... real talk.. probably not ever going to do the same things, but i enjoy seeing the process & you make it entertaining. Thanks for your work.
I have made an ax handle before, but it did not turn out as well as yours did. I pray that God will continue to bless and watch over you, and I hope that you continue to use the gifts that He gave you for His glory.
Many months ago I saw a video where someone took a pipe clamp, created wood pads with a screw through it pointing inward. Then he clamped the rig into a bench vise and used the pipe clamp to hold the piece of wood he was shaving with a drawknife. It looked like a pretty good setup and he was able to reposition it quickly. Wish I could remember where I saw it, I'd post the link here.
I know a couple people who do that or something very similar. I've tried it and find it to be a little bit slower than just any of this way. But different people like different things. So it's definitely worth a try
From what I have learned one should avoid shoulders and such just below the head. Just keep the shape of the eye but make it tapered outward for an inch and then gradually transition to a more handle like profile. This avoids stress risers and allows the head to be knocked down a bit further should it become loose over time.
That's such a fun project! Only other thing I would suggest is just putting a chamfer on the hammer poll to prevent it from being likely to chip if the kid hits a less than agreeable rock or nail or something. Awesome work as always!
Amazing work, James! It turned out beautiful! 😃 I really liked the curve of the handle... It looks to work better than a straight one! Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
The curved handle reminds me of an "improved" claw hammer with the same curve i bought for my dad to supposedly increase the impact power. I inherited a similar hatchet to the one in your demo. from Dad, r.i.p.; it had a straight handle so as to even the hammering & chopping. Well, the original handle was loose & cracked & I had a standard, store-bought hatchet handle hanging around for years. I fitted on the curved hatchet handle & I wonder if I've made the hammer side less efficient since it curves the "wrong way". Thanks again for the fun demo video!
By “Improved” Hammer are you talking about those crazy looking square-head fiberglass Estwing’s from the early 2000’s ? To say “they never really caught on” would be a huge understatement.
Nice! Glad to see I'm not the only one who raids the firewood pile occasionally for a nice piece of wood suitable for a project. There's a short video that has made the rounds on various social media platforms that shows an extremely talented drywall hanger who uses nothing but an hatchet. It is astounding how versatile the drywall hatchet is in expert hands. I'll post a link if I can find it again! Great video as always James! Link for vintage Drywall master craftsman: th-cam.com/video/4uarkKxJkZs/w-d-xo.html
I've always called that a "Roofer's Hatchet" used for wood shingles. Would that be the same tool with two different names? I like that you used the natural curve of the grain.
A roofers hatchet has a polished face on the hammer head like a modern general purpose claw hammer, a carpenters hatchet has cross-hatching on the face of the hammer like a framing hammer.
I've never heard of a drywall hatchet before, kind of curious how it was used. I also need to go and watch your video on sanding before applying the BLO cause.. I may have been screwing something up. :/
Something I've often thought, the wood under the hammer/hatchet head is often the weak spot, very dry and prime location for fracture. Wondering if the shafts only get oiled after assembly, would it be better oiling whole length of the handle for few days, then assembling?
you could but there is little pentation that far down in. usually the "correct" method is several times the first day. once a day for a week. once a week for a month. once a month for a year and then as needed after that.
My carving mallet got all dinged and chipped when my kid used it to loosen the jaws on my mechanic's vise. Do you have a separate mallet you use for hitting metal?
I can't figure out how you would use a dry wall hatchet I don't exactly associate dry wall and hatches. I will have to look it up now to satisfy my curiosity.
After you sanded with the 400 grit...did you "wash" off the dust? Or did you leave it on so the finish would "meld" with the dust and soak into the pores?
Could you elaborate on how the metal wedges causes more problems than it's worth? I find myself using just the wooden wedge and only sometimes adding a metal wedge.
There are a lot of arguments that go back and forth with metal wedges. But usually the reason people don't like using them is they over compress the wood and this can lead to premature loosening of the head as it breaks the fibers down.
Comment down below. James, normally I really love your projects and your videos but I must say that unfortunately you really did a hatchet job on this one!
Lovely handle! You mentioned in the video that you've filmed b.l.o. under a microscope before, do you know the name of the video? Sounds very interesting.
Comment down below. How far down do you cut the slot for the wedge? Is it all the way to the bottom, being even with the lower part of the head or do you stop short?. I couldn't really tell from the video. Oh, and nice looking handle.
They went out of favor in the 70s-80 when there was a switch over to drills. here is a short video showing it in use. th-cam.com/users/shorts4uarkKxJkZs
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Yeah, there's that whole family of "can be used as a hammer OR a hatchet" that includes the two mentioned, the "carpenter's hatchet," the "rigging axe," etc. It IS whatever it's used for, in the end.
Lucky kid-he got something made by James Wright! I’m so jealous! Lol
Imagine having the purple heart saw made by Rob Cosman, in a box by James Wright.
Or the brass plane by REED planes in a James Wright box 😁
@@steh8217 No kidding!
Very cool. I'm impressed that used oak most people would not even think about using it. If you don't have Ash or hickory,why not
That's awesome man. That "kids toy" is better than most box store hatchets!
Just recently found your Chanel and just wanted to say the best part of the videos is the amount of joy and soul you put into the work makes great videos
I just started restoring one my dad uses for splitting wood chips! It’s a sign!
Nice job James. I have several vintage shingle hatchets with slightly loose heads (therefore, not usable), but I struggle with replacing a vintage handle with my crappy replacement, even though they are not valuable.
Ah, childhood memories of having a hatchet, thanks
I enjoy your videos... real talk.. probably not ever going to do the same things, but i enjoy seeing the process & you make it entertaining. Thanks for your work.
Thanks for all the useful videos. I'm sure many great memories will be crated by using this old hatchet. 😀
Nice hatchet job on that handle
I have made an ax handle before, but it did not turn out as well as yours did. I pray that God will continue to bless and watch over you, and I hope that you continue to use the gifts that He gave you for His glory.
Many months ago I saw a video where someone took a pipe clamp, created wood pads with a screw through it pointing inward. Then he clamped the rig into a bench vise and used the pipe clamp to hold the piece of wood he was shaving with a drawknife. It looked like a pretty good setup and he was able to reposition it quickly. Wish I could remember where I saw it, I'd post the link here.
I know a couple people who do that or something very similar. I've tried it and find it to be a little bit slower than just any of this way. But different people like different things. So it's definitely worth a try
Handles Are something I often enjoy making...
From what I have learned one should avoid shoulders and such just below the head. Just keep the shape of the eye but make it tapered outward for an inch and then gradually transition to a more handle like profile. This avoids stress risers and allows the head to be knocked down a bit further should it become loose over time.
right on. for most that is considered to be the best way. that is why I transitioned it with the gouge.
Nice. That should make for more happy memories.
That joke at the end….. so many interpretations.
Had a hammer head break off not to long ago actually and I got so excited for a new project to fall in my lap lol!
Very nice result!
That's such a fun project! Only other thing I would suggest is just putting a chamfer on the hammer poll to prevent it from being likely to chip if the kid hits a less than agreeable rock or nail or something. Awesome work as always!
I love watching your videos. Thank you for your knowledge. I follow yours and Rex's content all the time.
Amazing work, James! It turned out beautiful! 😃
I really liked the curve of the handle... It looks to work better than a straight one!
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
The curved handle reminds me of an "improved" claw hammer with the same curve i bought for my dad to supposedly increase the impact power. I inherited a similar hatchet to the one in your demo. from Dad, r.i.p.; it had a straight handle so as to even the hammering & chopping. Well, the original handle was loose & cracked & I had a standard, store-bought hatchet handle hanging around for years. I fitted on the curved hatchet handle & I wonder if I've made the hammer side less efficient since it curves the "wrong way". Thanks again for the fun demo video!
right on. if I were going to use this for it's intended use I would keep it straight, as both sides would be used about the same.
By “Improved” Hammer are you talking about those crazy looking square-head fiberglass Estwing’s from the early 2000’s ?
To say “they never really caught on” would be a huge understatement.
Nice little hatchet
I have a drywall axe in my garage that is coming loose... I should try this hahaha
Love it! Fit for purpose and beautiful.
Nice! Glad to see I'm not the only one who raids the firewood pile occasionally for a nice piece of wood suitable for a project. There's a short video that has made the rounds on various social media platforms that shows an extremely talented drywall hanger who uses nothing but an hatchet. It is astounding how versatile the drywall hatchet is in expert hands. I'll post a link if I can find it again! Great video as always James! Link for vintage Drywall master craftsman: th-cam.com/video/4uarkKxJkZs/w-d-xo.html
Just watched the video and it came up to me: James, you really need a shaving-horse 😂😂😂.
Some day. I just do not have the space in my shop right now.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo I have exactly the same problem. I would love a bigger bench and a lathe, but I just don’t have the space for them.
when locating property pins working as a land surveyor i did dig up a 3/8 ratchet but never uncovered a hatchet
I've always called that a "Roofer's Hatchet" used for wood shingles. Would that be the same tool with two different names? I like that you used the natural curve of the grain.
A roofers hatchet has a polished face on the hammer head like a modern general purpose claw hammer, a carpenters hatchet has cross-hatching on the face of the hammer like a framing hammer.
Great work; good use of firewood
I'm not going to post a comment.
Yeah same here!
Good idea
I won’t join you
I've never heard of a drywall hatchet before, kind of curious how it was used. I also need to go and watch your video on sanding before applying the BLO cause.. I may have been screwing something up. :/
Thanks for sharing.
Great video as usual. Thanks James
Good video, informative as always (the dad jokes are always worth it too😂)
Happy chops
Havent seen one used since sixties.
Fun to watch.
Would be nice if you show how the tool was used back in the day...
A "drywall hatched" may have an advantage for that kind of work, that I don't know
here is a fun video showing it. m.th-cam.com/video/VzhVnXKsxII/w-d-xo.html
@@WoodByWrightHowTo better if is with yours opinions and jokes.
Also here in Brazil, drywall is something new, so old tool are inexistent
I an not skilled enough to demonstrate it. it is a whole artform. but a lot of fun to watch.
Something I've often thought, the wood under the hammer/hatchet head is often the weak spot, very dry and prime location for fracture.
Wondering if the shafts only get oiled after assembly, would it be better oiling whole length of the handle for few days, then assembling?
Generally you want to oil it after assembly as oiling it will cause the wood to swell and fit the head better.
@@WoodByWrightHowTohow about sticking the head in BLO after assembly? Possibly thinned with turpentine or something.
you could but there is little pentation that far down in. usually the "correct" method is several times the first day. once a day for a week. once a week for a month. once a month for a year and then as needed after that.
My carving mallet got all dinged and chipped when my kid used it to loosen the jaws on my mechanic's vise. Do you have a separate mallet you use for hitting metal?
oh yes. I have 20+ mallets that I use regularly. each for their own use.
I can't figure out how you would use a dry wall hatchet I don't exactly associate dry wall and hatches. I will have to look it up now to satisfy my curiosity.
I found this video that explains it. m.th-cam.com/video/VzhVnXKsxII/w-d-xo.html
I've only ever used screws for drywall.
that is from a time when drywall was installed with nails. it was a fun piece of art.
nice job!
After you sanded with the 400 grit...did you "wash" off the dust? Or did you leave it on so the finish would "meld" with the dust and soak into the pores?
I wipe it off with a dry paper towel but leave it in the pores. That will work the oil in a little bit deeper. And give a darker contrast
Could you elaborate on how the metal wedges causes more problems than it's worth? I find myself using just the wooden wedge and only sometimes adding a metal wedge.
There are a lot of arguments that go back and forth with metal wedges. But usually the reason people don't like using them is they over compress the wood and this can lead to premature loosening of the head as it breaks the fibers down.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo At least it isn't a bunch of nails and screws jammed into the thing
It helps to get ahead in life. LOL.
Love the curve of the handle. Did you glue the wedge in and not show it, or did you just put it in dry?
On this one I just put it in dry.
Comment down below. James, normally I really love your projects and your videos but I must say that unfortunately you really did a hatchet job on this one!
White Oak? Firewood? Am I on the right channel? I thought I was on James Wright's White Oak Channel? James would never use White Oak as firewood.
It would olny let "like" once, so I put this comment on the post.😂
thanks
Lovely handle!
You mentioned in the video that you've filmed b.l.o. under a microscope before, do you know the name of the video? Sounds very interesting.
Here you go. It was a live a while ago. I have been wanting to put it into a normal video. th-cam.com/users/liveIejoMlaLacg?feature=share
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thank you!
Comment down below. How far down do you cut the slot for the wedge? Is it all the way to the bottom, being even with the lower part of the head or do you stop short?. I couldn't really tell from the video. Oh, and nice looking handle.
usually about 2/3 of the way to the shoulder.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Thank you.
First, I do like the handle. Second, the best and better friends role by so fast that I, for onr, can't read it.
Ya I got to find something with that as the list is growing.
Maybe run the list along the bottom of the screen, before the end?
Good
Posting a comment
Do i need to? Yes, i do.
But how do you know you didn't do a hack job on the hatchet handle? 🤔
No glue for the wedge?
Not on this one. If it were to be a tool for normal use I would.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo thank you much
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A drywall ....hatchet? Been around 40 years. Not a construction worker but ive been on a few drywall jobs. Never seen anyone with a hatchet...
They went out of favor in the 70s-80 when there was a switch over to drills. here is a short video showing it in use. th-cam.com/users/shorts4uarkKxJkZs
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Ah you just remove the parts that aren't a handle. 👍
That's a shingling hatchet not a drywall hatchet.
There are a few characteristics that one might have over the other. But in general those two terms are practically interchangeable in general use.
@@WoodByWrightHowTo Yeah, there's that whole family of "can be used as a hammer OR a hatchet" that includes the two mentioned, the "carpenter's hatchet," the "rigging axe," etc. It IS whatever it's used for, in the end.
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