There's obviously a huge amount of skill and knowledge to blacksmithing but I do enjoy the general appearance that the process is about cocking it up from so many angles that the only shape it has left to be is the right one.
You have made me realise that I should never underestimate the power of "just having a go"! Watching you accomplish things you've not tried before does motivate me to try and Do The Thing. Fascinating from start to finish. Thanks, Max! Tom, if you read this, I hope this axe brings you many more decades of service.
Hi, I came across this video by accident... and stayed till the end... I haven't done any blacksmithing since I was at college in the mid-60s so it was quite nostalgic. I loved the way you would spend 10 seconds checking the symmetry and then just give a light, quick tap - a definite sign of a craftsman... And i like your charming sense of humour - I will now take a look back through your earlier vlogs. Thank you.
Superb effort . I don't look at old hand forged items the same any more, when you reflect on time and effort put into even some pretty simple looking tools you got give them a moment of recognition and respect .
Maximus, I really enjoy your work , because of lockdown we had a sauna emergency and made one from a shed and wood burning stove and stainless steel bin for chimney and then discovered that the water ( steam) had been used as a delivery system for various vegetable products by the Vikings here in Ulster, who knew .. , seems obvious really . Thanks for your efforts , D
I’ve used many a camping axe over the years and none that I remember chopped as well as that little beauty...and forged from a lorry leaf spring! Terrific video. Can’t wait for the ‘Repairing a Power Hammer’ video.
Nice Max, I love how you’re never fasted to try something new, and how natural it seems to come. I know you study and research a lot, but even so changing theory to practical skills isn’t easy.
Fabulous! Your years of experience of forging really showed. It definitely didn’t look like the first time you had made an axe. Very impressive, educational, informative and inspiring!
As always thank you for spending time taking us along. Your friendly tone and knowledge, even when doing something new is very exciting to be a part of. Thank you
That's just what you want an axe to feel, isn't it? "choppy". Although it was a pain for you, the hammer breaking meant I got to see the spring tong/clamp thingy in use - never seen one before. This is one I watched out of sheer interest, rather than as a how-to. So glad you forge rather than grind. Thank you. Edited because I suddenly realised I didn't say how much I admired your final result - trouble is I know it's going to be lovely; sorry.
Your anvil and coal forge are gorgeous. I remember watching the series where you built your power hammer, and then your friend subsequently broke it. Oh well, the blacksmith life....
Thanks Max. An oasis of productive bliss. ( If you ever do get round to doing commissions again- I still want a bush knife; particularly one with an ‘M’ on it :)
I find it fascinating to watch all the stages and skills employed to produce a usable tool. Can't help spotting the changing hairstyles as the days progressed #lockdown 😂😂
Fantastic work as usual Max. Thanks. Love the solar powered, coal fired forge. Haven't used a forge since school metalwork. I naturally incline more to working with wood than metal but enjoy it all the same. 👍
Years ago I knew a joiner that had recently finished his apprenticeship. He started at a new housing development for a large firm. All trades pay was via piece work. He worked with a really talented older chap who taught him to fit internal doors using an axe. The chap I knew learnt and could trim a door in half the time. At that time they sent their tools to be sharpened each week, shame we live in a bin it/replace it world nowadays.. enjoyed the video x
I think they're quite common for blacksmiths. Went to a forge the other year and his forge was run with one too, albeit a tad smaller. Christ, he got through a lot of sugary treats though! xD
For an adjustable power hammer, the arm between the spring and the top dyes can be swapped out with different lengths. Adjust the travel to match so it doesn't hit the support.
Sat down with my evening meal tonight on my sofa and just loved this video ..... yet again. As usual .... love your vids Max .... and eagerly await them. A man after my own heart .... thank you ..... Landy and lorry soon hopefully ..... Best wishes - Steve
As something of a novice wood elf I am looking at all that hawthorn and wondering if some of it could make a couple more bits for the viking dinner service. Lovely looking axe and another great video where we are taken through the process and learning experiance. You almost feel like you could give it a go at the end.
Perhaps that is why some blacksmiths still prefer to use bellows to blowers, your less likely to overheat the steel being that your forced to remain present during the heating. even a hand crank blower might be better.
In about 1997 i had to do heat treatmant on metals as part of my aprentisship when to putt it into wood shavings water oil or boiled linseed oil all depending on the grain one want even helped with deltas aka general moters stamping parts learned alot not using my nolage today want to get an anvil and forge myself i am itching to make a knife for some reason when seaing all the spring steel.One can use a welding oven to let it cool down in on its time did that with the car aluminium cylinder heads and cast iron ones after welding them pre heat it put your workpuece in and then turn it off and let it cool like that.Some graphite powder may work as a lubricant between the leafsprings otherwise put oil in between the blades we used to mix oil and grathite powder .
My great uncle used anthracite or steam coal crushed to about the size of hazel nuts riddled to remove the dust to light it he would use a pice of newspaper scrunched up bruned till the flame went out then air was gently applied so the coal would catch more coal and air was added till it came to working temperature that was my morning ruteen for many a summer holiday
There's obviously a huge amount of skill and knowledge to blacksmithing but I do enjoy the general appearance that the process is about cocking it up from so many angles that the only shape it has left to be is the right one.
Truly brilliant work. And your presentation and sense of humour are the icing on the cake. Thank you.
NO dramatic music NO over exited host NO could happen
THANK YOU MAXIMUS IROTHUMPER
You have made me realise that I should never underestimate the power of "just having a go"! Watching you accomplish things you've not tried before does motivate me to try and Do The Thing.
Fascinating from start to finish. Thanks, Max!
Tom, if you read this, I hope this axe brings you many more decades of service.
The incredible attention to detail in this project makes me proud to own a piece of your work. What an inspiration you are Max.
Hi, I came across this video by accident... and stayed till the end...
I haven't done any blacksmithing since I was at college in the mid-60s so it was quite nostalgic.
I loved the way you would spend 10 seconds checking the symmetry and then just give a light, quick tap - a definite sign of a craftsman...
And i like your charming sense of humour - I will now take a look back through your earlier vlogs. Thank you.
Entertainment in it's purest form.
Superb effort . I don't look at old hand forged items the same any more, when you reflect on time and effort put into even some pretty simple looking tools you got give them a moment of recognition and respect .
When the power hammer broke I thought - there you go, one job always brings another along the way !
Give me a humble story any day Max. Your channel is grand. Cheers.
ten stars from me you sir are the picaso of metal bashing. 👍👍👍
It always makes me smile when you bond with the tools you make and want to keep it. Awesome work Max
Such brilliant entertainment for such a little chopper ❤️
I've been glued to the screen for the whole video. I really enjoyed every minute of the forging and hand work! Thank you very much!!
Ditto 😬
You my friend, are truly gifted.
Belatedly, congratulations! That was a tough job, and you have set a high bar for yourself - it’s real nice to see you happy with the result!
Maximus, I really enjoy your work , because of lockdown we had a sauna emergency and made one from a shed and wood burning stove and stainless steel bin for chimney and then discovered that the water ( steam) had been used as a delivery system for various vegetable products by the Vikings here in Ulster, who knew .. , seems obvious really . Thanks for your efforts , D
ooh a 1 hour + video .. i will be back with a mug of tea & snacks ( feel free to start without me )
well that was entertaining & what a dinky little axe ..I'm sure i wont be the only person who will re-watch when this is released publicly
Pot of tea and a kit kat 😉
I’ve used many a camping axe over the years and none that I remember chopped as well as that little beauty...and forged from a lorry leaf spring! Terrific video. Can’t wait for the ‘Repairing a Power Hammer’ video.
The choice was some drivel on tv or Lord Ironthumper. No comparison really. An epic video and superfine axe build. 100 likes would not be enough!!!
Nice Max, I love how you’re never fasted to try something new, and how natural it seems to come. I know you study and research a lot, but even so changing theory to practical skills isn’t easy.
Fabulous! Your years of experience of forging really showed. It definitely didn’t look like the first time you had made an axe. Very impressive, educational, informative and inspiring!
I love the fact you battle with yourself over imperfections and take such pride in you work.
Well done Max, I hope Tom appreciates his new axe!
Great video Max! You "having a go at something" is, I suspect, the reason why your subs love your channel! All the best, Mark.
Cheers Mark!
As always thank you for spending time taking us along. Your friendly tone and knowledge, even when doing something new is very exciting to be a part of. Thank you
That's just what you want an axe to feel, isn't it? "choppy". Although it was a pain for you, the hammer breaking meant I got to see the spring tong/clamp thingy in use - never seen one before. This is one I watched out of sheer interest, rather than as a how-to. So glad you forge rather than grind. Thank you. Edited because I suddenly realised I didn't say how much I admired your final result - trouble is I know it's going to be lovely; sorry.
Max great to hear from you and what a fantastic video ... I expect I am not alone ... I want one ! Best wishes. Matt
Massively impressed with that power hammer.
And now everone wants an Axe. Best way to spend an evening during a pandemic. Thank you for the hard work . Very appreciated. 👍
Your anvil and coal forge are gorgeous. I remember watching the series where you built your power hammer, and then your friend subsequently broke it. Oh well, the blacksmith life....
That little 'M' has increased it's value to priceless!!
Always the way it goes, you make something for someone else, and then you would rather keep it because it's turned out so well... :D
Ha! I know the feeling only too well, you make something then can't part with it. ☺
Well done mate! 👍
Thanks Max. An oasis of productive bliss.
( If you ever do get round to doing commissions again- I still want a bush knife; particularly one with an ‘M’ on it :)
This is a s the best, most informative and honest content on TH-cam!! Your videos are just brilliant!!!!
I find it fascinating to watch all the stages and skills employed to produce a usable tool. Can't help spotting the changing hairstyles as the days progressed #lockdown 😂😂
This was a joy to watch. Thank you. Although I wish it was titled ‘Max makes axe’
Fantastic work as usual Max. Thanks. Love the solar powered, coal fired forge. Haven't used a forge since school metalwork. I naturally incline more to working with wood than metal but enjoy it all the same. 👍
Max the Axe has a certain ring to it.
Excellent, fascinating, entertaining and instructive. Thank you!
Nice to see you thumping the iron as your title implies ( :
Years ago I knew a joiner that had recently finished his apprenticeship. He started at a new housing development for a large firm. All trades pay was via piece work. He worked with a really talented older chap who taught him to fit internal doors using an axe. The chap I knew learnt and could trim a door in half the time. At that time they sent their tools to be sharpened each week, shame we live in a bin it/replace it world nowadays.. enjoyed the video x
great to see you again Max
Great video well done and thank you Tom for providing the content, you were having way too much fun chopping at the end lol 😂
I think you’d be great to meet down the pub!! Love your videos, just the way you speak and honesty etc... fantastic!
Brilliant.
It can't be often a new axe is made for the handle.
Loved watching every moment of this. Thank you.
Love the use of the bouncey castle blower :D Haha, awesome!
Great little axe by the end too 👍
It's great little blower, it runs part of the pipe organ too!
I think they're quite common for blacksmiths.
Went to a forge the other year and his forge was run with one too, albeit a tad smaller.
Christ, he got through a lot of sugary treats though! xD
That’s a sweet little axe! Very choppy! Lol
Great to watch Man make tools to make Man made tools.
It's the hammer that makes me smirk, looks totally lethal.
Awesome, that's a nice reproduction of the original. Very entertaining! I am sure Tim is going to be over the moon with it!
Michaelcthulu is another great channel, makes giant swords from anime etc. I imagine you've watched him.
The 10 quid yellow organ blower strikes again! :)
What a fantastic project and so well executed.👌🏻👍🏻👏🏻
For an adjustable power hammer, the arm between the spring and the top dyes can be swapped out with different lengths. Adjust the travel to match so it doesn't hit the support.
I wanted to click 'Like' at leat six times in this video!
Edit:- 7!
Edit 2:-8!
I know that feeling, there needs to be a super like option, or you can like twice or something
Wow great from start to finish
Sat down with my evening meal tonight on my sofa and just loved this video ..... yet again.
As usual .... love your vids Max .... and eagerly await them.
A man after my own heart .... thank you .....
Landy and lorry soon hopefully .....
Best wishes - Steve
👍 great to see the process 🙂
Great video, keep up the good work!
Bloody marvelous video mate... Very relaxing after a hard day at work so thanks. I must say I do like the longer vids. 👍
Really enjoyed this! Thanks you.
Like the new forging apron ...
Bloody marvellous!
Beautiful Job Max.
Just a couple more handles and another head and it will be just like my Grandfather Trigger's completely original axe.
As something of a novice wood elf I am looking at all that hawthorn and wondering if some of it could make a couple more bits for the viking dinner service.
Lovely looking axe and another great video where we are taken through the process and learning experiance. You almost feel like you could give it a go at the end.
An hour plus, fantastic, many thanks.
Great job Max!
WHOA the contrast between your workshop and the woods, haha. I thought they just turned the color on in the Wizard of OZ.
Great watching you make that
I've discovered you by LandRover videos, but I am a hobbyist blacksmith and your reccomendation for Black bear forge can not be better :)
😃
I see a new line of merchandise Max. Artisan olive oil, straight from the forge ;-)
Great video Max , next one ; repair the power hammer 😅
Perhaps that is why some blacksmiths still prefer to use bellows to blowers, your less likely to overheat the steel being that your forced to remain present during the heating. even a hand crank blower might be better.
Excellent job,well done you max😁👍👏👏👏
Has Max got someone caring for him? He seems to be better groomed and his laundry is being done!
None of our business really, despite the parasocial nature of TH-cam we don't know him nor he us.
Totally enjoyable, thank you.....stay safe
Hello 👋!
Brilliant Max . I’ve just sat and watched you make an axe for over an hour, and wished it went on longer!
I have missed videos like this, a pleasure to watch!
Nice axe skills at the end.
Brilliant video Max proper craftsman
Your first a-temp , Turns out grate may a bearded axe next . Cheers :)
Nice JOB GREAT VIDEO
Fantastic stuff Max
Great vid. Need more Landy and Awesome vidz! Getting withdrawal symptoms 😂
Lol the Owl 😂👍🏼
great work and great to watch. Thanks! Love to see you make a side axe...
Fantastic I'd buy one
Brilliant. I still think that power hammer is fantastic!
great job
Great video and craftsmanship. Not an axe to grind with it at all. 👍😉
He-man that's a blast from the past Maximus
Fabulous. Did you know the term ‘getting the hang of it’ comes from the process of getting used to the feel and balance of a new axe?
That's a new one on me - thanks!
I HAVE THE POWER!
You are brilliant you make me laugh 👍
Great video Max, love it when you have a go at things
In about 1997 i had to do heat treatmant on metals as part of my aprentisship when to putt it into wood shavings water oil or boiled linseed oil all depending on the grain one want even helped with deltas aka general moters stamping parts learned alot not using my nolage today want to get an anvil and forge myself i am itching to make a knife for some reason when seaing all the spring steel.One can use a welding oven to let it cool down in on its time did that with the car aluminium cylinder heads and cast iron ones after welding them pre heat it put your workpuece in and then turn it off and let it cool like that.Some graphite powder may work as a lubricant between the leafsprings otherwise put oil in between the blades we used to mix oil and grathite powder .
My great uncle used anthracite or steam coal crushed to about the size of hazel nuts riddled to remove the dust to light it he would use a pice of newspaper scrunched up bruned till the flame went out then air was gently applied so the coal would catch more coal and air was added till it came to working temperature that was my morning ruteen for many a summer holiday
THE POWER HAMMER NOOOO! I watched you make it. Like you said, strange place to fail.
Enjoyed the forging.
Was that really over an hour 😳
Amazed by your skills and knowledge, as always, great to see
I absolutely enjoyed this!
Cheers from AU.