Good Morning Blackie, well at least it is 6:30 am here.... Been up for about an hour. I was lazy and slept in as I stayed up late talking to someone in Russia on my ham radio.... just finished my oatmeal and am working on my coffee... lol Anyway, back to Axes. I used to have one of those monster axes. I belonged to my great grandfather, Joe Dash, who helped settle the "Poor Valley" VA. It as built several log cabins. I never thought to put a short handle on it because you needed the leverage with that weight. I am not sure you will like it with a short handle. I will wear you out if it doesn't hurt you. During college when I went on the road preaching in Missouri and Arkansas my grandfather bought me what he called a 3/4 axe. It was arms length and weighed about 2lb. I have no idea who it was made by as he bought it at the local hardware store in Rosehill VA. I may have been made by the local blacksmith. It was a dandy. ... My daughter and her husband are now using both on their little farm... The one is still going strong after well over a 100 years that we know. However, by and far by favorite is a small hatchet that I picked up at a army surplus store in Cincinnati. It cost 50 cents back in 1961. I needed it for my Boy Scout trips. My grandfather and I cleaned all the OD green paint off it - my job - and he showed me how to put a nice edge on it. That hatchet has literally travel the world with me - all over the USA, Canada, Mexico and most of Europe. I still use it. Since grandpa worked on it back in 1961 it has been sharp as a razor. It has gone thru many handles and covers but keeps on going. The handle it has now is homemade from a piece of hickory firewood. It's cover is from an old pair of cowboy boots... lol Keep up the good videos... I really enjoy the history you provide with them.
i fully agree the ""battle axe" is for tight close in work..limbing down timber ect..camp chores splitting firewood on a raised stump..ect..using it to fell would wear ya out quick
lonestarprepper01 Look up the local clubs in your area. They are generally friendly people who will take you in and teach you. Often they will offer classes. You do not need to spend a lot of money to start. You can find some handheld units on Amazon for as little as 30 dollars. Get one and listen.... HOWEVER, do not transmit without a license... each violation will cost you $10k. The first test easy. Just some basic math, the rules and operational procedures. I passed first test when I was 11yo. By the time I was 16 I had an advanced class license. Morse code is no longer required so it is even easier. Some clubs charge $15 for administrating the test, but the actual FCC license is free. In emergency situations your cell phones will most likely go down, but radio will not. "73" K8LMC
Good video, funny thing ,you made a video about the Vaughn carpenter's axe, I own one but didn't like the hammer style handle it came with, so I ordered a 14in. hickory boyscout handle for it, guess where I got the handle, the Beaver Tooth Hickory handle co! Lol. I love that little hatchet. Thanks for the video, love your channel.
Don't miss when your chopping, I've seen the results, when I was around ten my grandpa nearly cut his big toe off through his heavy leather boot. Be safe and thanks for the video.
That is a great size, isnt it? I made one for work, hung a 3.25 true temper Connecticut on that same handle. My favorite axe now.. almost.. maybe... I have herds of em, so its hard to pick. You arent wrong about these little monsters (they call em 'house axes' i believe..) being dangerous, the risk of a crippling or lethal overstrike is something to be aware of. I use mine for breaking stump shots and cutting flaps off logs while I'm balanced on thr debarker. the work is always close to you because of the limited choice of standing area so the axe needs to be short, but you have to keep up with the mill so you need to be able to put some power to work quickly if you need to cut off a loose flap or root horn or whatever.
That big ax is a monster. I hope you are careful with it. I appreciate all your videos. I don't want to have to watch a video of you whittling a peg leg. Best wishes to you and your family.
What was specifically wrong with the handle for the Norland you got from the TN co. And, do you recommend that co. for handles. I need to put half a dozen or so on. Thanks
the handle was good..but the eye as too large and the handle too thick for the norlund..i guess i have become used to the graceful old handle..hopefully my new one will fill the bill and i will post a video as soon as i get it
I've ordered several handles from them. All good. Only ever had to send one back, and that was taken care of readily. They can be slow to ship, tho, but nice handles.
I'd like to know what handle you ordered for that Norland head, and from whom. I have one just like it and the handle in it needs to be replaced. It was hung poorly (not by me) and doesn't "feel" right. dcr
Ok so you miss and do a 360 through your legs the question is can you hit it or do we continue to do sumbersaults in the same place !!! Lol man be careful ! We know axes are accident prone funny surplus 5 dollars for a g.b.a lol
Another great video. Thanks!
Interesting story. I hope this isn't the last time we see you on two feet!
Beastly!
Good Morning Blackie, well at least it is 6:30 am here.... Been up for about an hour. I was lazy and slept in as I stayed up late talking to someone in Russia on my ham radio.... just finished my oatmeal and am working on my coffee... lol Anyway, back to Axes. I used to have one of those monster axes. I belonged to my great grandfather, Joe Dash, who helped settle the "Poor Valley" VA. It as built several log cabins. I never thought to put a short handle on it because you needed the leverage with that weight. I am not sure you will like it with a short handle. I will wear you out if it doesn't hurt you. During college when I went on the road preaching in Missouri and Arkansas my grandfather bought me what he called a 3/4 axe. It was arms length and weighed about 2lb. I have no idea who it was made by as he bought it at the local hardware store in Rosehill VA. I may have been made by the local blacksmith. It was a dandy. ... My daughter and her husband are now using both on their little farm... The one is still going strong after well over a 100 years that we know.
However, by and far by favorite is a small hatchet that I picked up at a army surplus store in Cincinnati. It cost 50 cents back in 1961. I needed it for my Boy Scout trips. My grandfather and I cleaned all the OD green paint off it - my job - and he showed me how to put a nice edge on it. That hatchet has literally travel the world with me - all over the USA, Canada, Mexico and most of Europe. I still use it. Since grandpa worked on it back in 1961 it has been sharp as a razor. It has gone thru many handles and covers but keeps on going. The handle it has now is homemade from a piece of hickory firewood. It's cover is from an old pair of cowboy boots... lol
Keep up the good videos... I really enjoy the history you provide with them.
looking to get into hams for prepping any suggestions?
i fully agree the ""battle axe" is for tight close in work..limbing down timber ect..camp chores splitting firewood on a raised stump..ect..using it to fell would wear ya out quick
lonestarprepper01 Look up the local clubs in your area. They are generally friendly people who will take you in and teach you. Often they will offer classes. You do not need to spend a lot of money to start. You can find some handheld units on Amazon for as little as 30 dollars. Get one and listen.... HOWEVER, do not transmit without a license... each violation will cost you $10k. The first test easy. Just some basic math, the rules and operational procedures. I passed first test when I was 11yo. By the time I was 16 I had an advanced class license. Morse code is no longer required so it is even easier. Some clubs charge $15 for administrating the test, but the actual FCC license is free. In emergency situations your cell phones will most likely go down, but radio will not. "73" K8LMC
That gransfor bruks is worth 300$ or more
That would make quick work of 90% of the camp setup! Watch your toes. LOL
thats what i am counting on..safe journeys
Good video, funny thing ,you made a video about the Vaughn carpenter's axe, I own one but didn't like the hammer style handle it came with, so I ordered a 14in. hickory boyscout handle for it, guess where I got the handle, the Beaver Tooth Hickory handle co! Lol. I love that little hatchet. Thanks for the video, love your channel.
thank you..safe journeys
Don't miss when your chopping, I've seen the results, when I was around ten my grandpa nearly cut his big toe off through his heavy leather boot.
Be safe and thanks for the video.
Oooh Blacky, I wouldn't do that ..... someday a friend will use it and yes, miss his hit. I wouldn't risk it.
do not worry i will keep a very close eye on it..and make sure my friend stay clear of it
Only you could hide a gransfors bruks in the back of your closet and only use it for dirty work. Great video.
No need to remind him every 6 months - cracked me up 😂
$5 GB? Awesome deal!
Norlund made a good axe I grew up using a sager axe still have got 3
That is a great size, isnt it? I made one for work, hung a 3.25 true temper Connecticut on that same handle. My favorite axe now.. almost.. maybe... I have herds of em, so its hard to pick. You arent wrong about these little monsters (they call em 'house axes' i believe..) being dangerous, the risk of a crippling or lethal overstrike is something to be aware of. I use mine for breaking stump shots and cutting flaps off logs while I'm balanced on thr debarker. the work is always close to you because of the limited choice of standing area so the axe needs to be short, but you have to keep up with the mill so you need to be able to put some power to work quickly if you need to cut off a loose flap or root horn or whatever.
sound wisdom..work close..quick..and very very carefully
That big ax is a monster. I hope you are careful with it. I appreciate all your videos. I don't want to have to watch a video of you whittling a peg leg. Best wishes to you and your family.
thanks safe journeys to you as well
Nice pair of axes there, what sort is the double bit?
full size true temper from the 70's i beleve
Hi i am new and i sub😊😊
thank you..and welcome
What was specifically wrong with the handle for the Norland you got from the TN co. And, do you recommend that co. for handles. I need to put half a dozen or so on. Thanks
the handle was good..but the eye as too large and the handle too thick for the norlund..i guess i have become used to the graceful old handle..hopefully my new one will fill the bill and i will post a video as soon as i get it
I've ordered several handles from them. All good. Only ever had to send one back, and that was taken care of readily. They can be slow to ship, tho, but nice handles.
I'd like to know what handle you ordered for that Norland head, and from whom. I have one just like it and the handle in it needs to be replaced. It was hung poorly (not by me) and doesn't "feel" right. dcr
as soon as it arrives i will post a video with all the details..stay tuned..safe journeys
Oh, don't worry! I'll certainly stay tuned as I enjoy your channel a great deal. Thanks again! dcr
Nice Vid, you got a new sub
Let's hope you don't pick up a new nickname, one legged Blackie. :)
yea lets...i have had enough dum things happen to earn a name with
Ok so you miss and do a 360 through your legs the question is can you hit it or do we continue to do sumbersaults in the same place !!! Lol man be careful ! We know axes are accident prone funny surplus 5 dollars for a g.b.a lol
oh yes ..a full power hard swing into a clean miss ....and that axes is going between the legs for sure.