Connecting to the Past - Hudson Bay Axe Restoration

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  • @markschwegler1100
    @markschwegler1100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!! Sinew and a thimbil and a hand cut haft!!!... So glad to see tradition has not been completely lost to the ages!

  • @rodgepodge2956
    @rodgepodge2956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Learning from Canadians is one of my favorite things to do. Thanks for making these great videos!

  • @fhdsik
    @fhdsik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing, simply amazing. Thank you

  • @markgraves6441
    @markgraves6441 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way metal looks after being media blasted and before being polished

  • @Santokuryu
    @Santokuryu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ok wow... that's the coolest, most unique axe I've ever seen. Great job

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks - It was a fun one to do.

  • @darrenerickson1288
    @darrenerickson1288 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    That’s an awesome degree of artistry and craftsmanship and it was a privilege to watch this.

  • @billbye2427
    @billbye2427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful workmanship thank for the north star , ypu never lose your way ! Thank You.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Thanks 🙏

  • @johnstephens8449
    @johnstephens8449 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing work!!! Keep it coming please. I have learned tons in just a few episodes.

  • @scottdunbar4898
    @scottdunbar4898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THAT was outstanding! Super creative.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @ltdees2362
    @ltdees2362 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...amazing talent...we should all learn to preserve the past before it slips away...Thank you!

  • @MadMulberry
    @MadMulberry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a coincidence. I'm watching this in Calgary after having visited the heritage park and learning about its history. I looked at old photos, perhaps one that depicted your great grandfather. On Thursday I'll be returning home to Ireland.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome and quite possible. He owned the first store in the tent settlement that later became Calgary and then was on the first town council. Thanks for watching.

    • @ironbomb6753
      @ironbomb6753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's cool man, a connection across the globe, very awesome. Safe travels friend. ♥️👍🎄

  • @roybailey1170
    @roybailey1170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of of the very best restoration's I have seen brilliant amazing job , well done , I am a professional qualified carpentry I have been doing it since five years old, so 55 years now, I restore old vintage carpenter's planes,, but that's a amazing job you have done brilliant.

  • @Santokuryu
    @Santokuryu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's been a while since I've been genuinely excited about a new video posted. I'm not even half way done and its awesome as always

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Kyle!

  • @SalvageWorkshop
    @SalvageWorkshop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great work my Friend! I've always loved Hudson Bay patterned axe's, and this one turned out perfect!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. They are awesome. This one was a fun one.

  • @wadehendryx7378
    @wadehendryx7378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two words for you, wow and beautiful. Great job. I love your videos.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Wade.

  • @richmonk508
    @richmonk508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent craftsmanship!

  • @aktoolco-austinkelley1803
    @aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, it turned out beautiful. Such an amazing process. Thank you taking us along with you. 😁

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Austin - your electro etching before I did made it less of a trial an error process. I think I will be doing a lot more electro etching in the future.

    • @aktoolco-austinkelley1803
      @aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oldshovel it's definitely a very cool process that can set you apart from others. 😁👍

  • @davidspinney2664
    @davidspinney2664 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another beautiful job

  • @bassackwardsbushcraft8961
    @bassackwardsbushcraft8961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic craftsmanship.
    You truly are an artist.
    You inspire me.
    Thank you.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome thanks

  • @javiercastaneda7753
    @javiercastaneda7753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always look forward to your videos. Watching them and listening to your voice as you provide a little back story or history is very therapeutic to me. You are truly an artist. Your restorations come out looking very beautiful. Thank you for sharing and taking us along on your creative journey.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.

  • @saginawdan
    @saginawdan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very enjoyable video, edit, music, narration, craftsmanship, and a piece of art all rolled into a great package - thanks! Dan from N. Minnesota 🌲🌲🌲

  • @TheDasbull
    @TheDasbull 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job! Your workmanship is very inspiring 👍

  • @budmartin8297
    @budmartin8297 ปีที่แล้ว

    How awesome. I made my own hudson's bay co. style axe head from a found plain axe and also painted the handle with the bay co. stripes. How cool to see someone else had the same idea! Your etching and masked constellations, put yours at the next level though. Really nice job.

  • @mawuho1566
    @mawuho1566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this fascinating story and the history of your family and country with us! And thank you for the great axecontent. Each of your videos make's TH-cam a little bit better and a more enjoyable place to spent time. All the best from Germany, Maximilian.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Maximilian

  • @kirtipatel9222
    @kirtipatel9222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good. Finish. I. Like. Your. Job. Thanks. Video.

  • @Alttabbins
    @Alttabbins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s just gorgeous. Fantastic job on this one. I thought about your channel this week and why I like it so much. Some of the most influential people in my life have been people who show love through craft. My father was a carpenter who I always looked up to. He always put so much into his work and he truly loved his craft. I picked up playing the cello when I was younger and I deeply appreciated the time, work, and love that went into crafting stringed orchestral instruments. Even more than I liked playing them. Watching someone have so much patience and put so much care into each small part of crafting is something that I admire so much. I see that in your restoration videos. It’s something really special.

  • @adrockey
    @adrockey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can see you passion because of your connection.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 🙏

  • @jastimbal60
    @jastimbal60 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It came out beautiful! Great work! Great video!👏👍🙏

  • @frankg3072
    @frankg3072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was such an amazing video to watch. You are such a craftsman. Thanks.

  • @larissagriffinbeckwith3026
    @larissagriffinbeckwith3026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!!!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 🙏

  • @sbjennings99
    @sbjennings99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Steve.

  • @КошмарКошмар-й2б
    @КошмарКошмар-й2б 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi bro 👋👋👋 good to see you 🤝🤝🤝 very very good restoration axe 👍👍👍🔥💣

  • @derrickquintal
    @derrickquintal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well you certainly have earned my subscription sir! Fantastic work and craftsmanship!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome thanks

  • @kkingquad
    @kkingquad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The acid etch was great!

  • @Mirkojalile
    @Mirkojalile 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome work, this is art.

  • @guncotton1950
    @guncotton1950 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    im 61 and when i was a boy my mother loved her Hudson Bay blanket coat that was wool and striped with the Hudson Bay colours - i wish i had it now even if it was too small -Cheers from Onterrible

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They’re part of our heritage. Thanks for watching.

  • @hound2011
    @hound2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The idea is really great...

  • @saberx08
    @saberx08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was such a beautifully done job! There was actual love, heart, and soul put into this entire piece. Bravo!
    You've earned a new fan.

  • @radagast6682
    @radagast6682 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I like the way the axe head turned out, with the etching. I no longer use Birchwood Casey products, after they changed their way of doing business, and moved from Minnesota to Texas. To some companies, the bottom line is more important than quality of product.

  • @PeterNordBushcraft
    @PeterNordBushcraft 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful you have talent!

  • @MadStiles
    @MadStiles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great story and your attention to detail is amazing! Very talented!

  • @Everythings_Adjustable
    @Everythings_Adjustable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's Awesome, Great job Mate 👍 👍

  • @davesempire8287
    @davesempire8287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid. Enjoyed watching Nice match for the bike

  • @HindsightFPV
    @HindsightFPV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love watching your videos, I'm not sure what it is but I always find them quite emotional. I don't know if it brings me back to a moment in my childhood working on projects with my dad or makes me wish my son and I shared similar interests. Regardless your videos are amazing and I love the closing music you chose for this one.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jason, I’m glad it connects with you. Thanks for watching.

  • @mikerobbins5049
    @mikerobbins5049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very, very nice....

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ...lookin' good..nice resto. and your backstory is great...

  • @SLbushwacker66
    @SLbushwacker66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simply amazing.

  • @andrewholdaway813
    @andrewholdaway813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's not restoration that's customisation; and an excellent job you've made of it. 👍🏻

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      True 😁 thanks for watching

  • @louislarose4023
    @louislarose4023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Restoration ! I like the Hudson Bay Blanket colours on the handle ! Cheers from North Coast B.C. Canada

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome thanks

  • @tankistyi1
    @tankistyi1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Прости что не на английском, но твоя идея произвела на меня неизгладимое впечатление. Идея с созвездиями это просто супер. Ничего подобного не видел. Большое спасибо. Для меня это как глоток свежего воздуха. Теперь я знаю что буду пробовать делать.

  • @antoinedoinell
    @antoinedoinell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice. Kizer begleiter! and the axe of course!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and thanks of course 😁

  • @brianmcguire5005
    @brianmcguire5005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job man!! I always love watching you carving handles. Glad to see you back at it! I’m excited to see what you have in store for the future!!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome thanks 🙏

  • @damntuff62
    @damntuff62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome craftsmanship the only. modern tool was the bandsaw, time for me to restore my grandfather's Italian made hatchet

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do it. Thanks 🙏

  • @SIXGUNSAM
    @SIXGUNSAM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes -The Connection is a real thing. My mixed blood G Grandmother came off the Six Nations Reservation/Ontario. I have old Tools from my Grandfather who was born turn of Century in a Nevada Mining town-- but I would Never Strip the Patina off a old Tool- especially His old tools!! I wire wheel off the surface rust,Clean them up and keep em Vintage🇺🇸

  • @johngenova7855
    @johngenova7855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its by no means my style at all but it seems like you breathed your own life into it and i can greatly appreciate that. amazing work keep doing what youre doing :)

  • @knifedrago
    @knifedrago 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a very nice job, beautiful piece you got there. ciao

  • @tilly6973
    @tilly6973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME!!!

  • @davidbarnhart6228
    @davidbarnhart6228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had to subscribe after watching that! Just had to!
    Great work!!!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome thanks 🙏. I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

  • @madethehorsecry
    @madethehorsecry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dude you're making a masterpiece it's incredible. Cooper screwdrivers set . Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the holidays 👍🍻

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks John!

  • @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941
    @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool!

  • @Melicoy
    @Melicoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice and music too

  • @dokomann
    @dokomann 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    sehr gut gemacht .. alte Schaufel macht neue Schaufel

  • @joseramong.y7339
    @joseramong.y7339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing work ¡¡¡¡¡¡ , yes sir master class. Likeeeeee.

  • @not.sure.yet.
    @not.sure.yet. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I come from a city North of Edmonton Ab. Great video fellow Canadian.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks brother.

  • @jetjockey7
    @jetjockey7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beauty 👍

  • @shopnwoods9901
    @shopnwoods9901 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a great hatchet / sheath project! Nice work. But unless it's a wall hanger, I think you should have done the painting on the upper portion of the handle. The part that you hold should be raw wood with only the boiled linseed oil. In my opinion of course.

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Especially liked the acid etiching.

  • @robertkahl7765
    @robertkahl7765 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done!! Great restoration and video presentation. Could you please let me know what kind of leather you're using? I love the distressed look.

  • @lindawallace6750
    @lindawallace6750 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    C O O L !!

  • @CargoBikeCowboy
    @CargoBikeCowboy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love your videos and the work you do. You are an artist sir. The only thing I did not like was the spray paint on the axe handle. Wish you had used a wood burning tool and burned the constellations into the handle and then burned the rings for the colors and used a die to color the handle. But still your work and videos are always an absolute delight to watch.

  • @springfield417
    @springfield417 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. How did your learn to restore things? I have a very old hatchet that needs TLC and I'm chomping at the bit to get'r done.

  • @frazerhardstaffwinstanley3006
    @frazerhardstaffwinstanley3006 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    again such an amazing axe, to be honest, I don't usually like this kinda restoration, but my gosh you pulled it off. This takes serious skill man. Absolutely incredible. I also love the Hudson bay patterns as well, but I can't get them cos I live in Scotland. Hopefully someday ill get one though. Again though amazing work man as always and keep it up.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! it was a fun one to do.

  • @885Blackjack
    @885Blackjack 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know anything about the brand of that axe? I have found similar unmarked Hudson bay heads, round oval eye, notch pattern, and I'm having trouble identifying it. Also, if you could do some bare bones Draw Knife restoration videos, making handles without a lathe, that would be super great! Thanks!

  • @lawriephibbs7705
    @lawriephibbs7705 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an absolute craftsman you are. Thank you for posting. I love watching your videos. Do you mind me asking why the white and coloured spray paint though? In my uneducated eyes, the white paint will get trashed with future use. It now looks too nice to use!
    Please keep posting and kind regards from England.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. The white with the four colors is to match the Hudson Bay blanket look and colors. Thanks for watching.

    • @lawriephibbs7705
      @lawriephibbs7705 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oldshovel it's no criticism at all. I love the commentary and ancestory links. Thank you for sharing something so close to your heart. You've made me want to build my tool collection and shop and start restoring my own tools. Thanks again and keep doing what you're doing please. Watch this space for patreon.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 🙏

  • @terenceokane
    @terenceokane 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that thing looks awesome! Do you expect the paint to hold up to heavy use? Very beautiful designs on the handle and the head as well!

  • @chukzombi
    @chukzombi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    very good, though i have to say your sheath snap is going to scratch the holy heck out of your nice acid etched surface every time you push it down to close it. i have a zippo sheath the same way and it ruined my filigree zippo surface. i ended up putting some duct tape on the back part of the snap so it doesnt rub metal to metal.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree - I may superglue a small piece of thin leather on the inside to protect it. Thanks for watching.

  • @darrengriffiths2372
    @darrengriffiths2372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi sir lvly job you have dun yes i agree with you wear you from and your back ground i think it be hard life but a happy one to day people dont think of that past life but👍👍i rother have that life more than eneythink in life coures people loved orthers round them and always had time for one norther sir bring it back thats lv🛸

  • @metalartRestoration123
    @metalartRestoration123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi great RESTORATION u need to get some pinstriping tape then u will get sharp lines in your paint work.👍

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll have to try it. This was automotive masking tape that seemed to have just a little issue over the constellation vinyl stickers. In the end I was able to clean it up a bit by carefully scraping off the extra color. Thanks for watching.

  • @arctichare8185
    @arctichare8185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The original handle in that axe is shaped properly. I despise those new factory made plump axe handles that are cut down only at the end for it to fit into the blade. And I see that a lot of people making axe handles make them that way too. WHY? Even if you make the axe handle so thick, they are just as likely to break near the blade, they feel too thick, too bulky. If you think the wood you are using is not strong enough then use some stronger wood.

  • @jasonsteenblik621
    @jasonsteenblik621 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is great work. Was that reclaimed leather?

  • @supabiscuit
    @supabiscuit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was great until you painted the handle in my opinion. A chard finish around the logo ect might would hold up better and fit the tools look a bit better. Just my 2 cents. I enjoy your videos, and thanks for what you do

  • @Lee-NN7X
    @Lee-NN7X 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice job..

  • @RNDM85
    @RNDM85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you restore some vintage folding knives? I have 2 that need some TLC and would like to send them to you if I could?

  • @roberthawthorne6515
    @roberthawthorne6515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautiful! Not sure I like that metal part of the snap touching the artwork.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, I may put some leather there. Thanks for watching.

  • @benkanobe7500
    @benkanobe7500 ปีที่แล้ว

    And 200 years from now a distant family member will hold that in their hand and think about the Man that made it...
    Where do I get that leather punch you used?

  • @gravediggermaxvabeachva
    @gravediggermaxvabeachva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding work........

  • @quilliejones4314
    @quilliejones4314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That handle is uh something. Hmmmm

  • @Hudson4426
    @Hudson4426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job.. not my thing.. but great job

  • @hound2011
    @hound2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ... for the axe-head.

  • @garypeterson3628
    @garypeterson3628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That axe was perfect, the best craftsmanship ever, until the spray-paint came out.

  • @kenwaid8239
    @kenwaid8239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work, honestly you don't need the music, ditch it, just the sound of your working is good enough.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol noted. Thanks for watching.

  • @dusty80
    @dusty80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Restoring axes and stuff is okay but I prefer the bike Restorations

  • @________________4979
    @________________4979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Messed Up A Very Nice Axe - Dumb Video - Weird Audio !!!!