Couldn't believe the freedom extended to these craftsmen... such a latitude in allowing different methods of production because they had OBVIOUSLY shown excellence in the products they produced. Good show!
I was lucky enough to take a blacksmith course at Gransförs Bruk, and had the time to see the whole axe-making operation, right up to the handle being attached to the new axe head! Great stuff, and nice to see a video of a similar operation!
These types of videos are always insightful and educational. The guy grinding the axe made me think of Austin Powers and Mini Me getting ready for their physical behind the changing curtain.
LOL, not sure why I find this so fascinating, but I do! I wonder, does anyone else remember a show on Public Educational Television called "The Industrial Hour" back in the late 50's or early 60's? Every episode featured a different industry, and as a I used to sit spell-bound watching it. My Dad told me he doesn't remember the show at all--does anyone else? Thank you for sharing this, Dave, I loved it!
Very cool video. I have a 19” small forest ax, I’m guessing it was made on that exact press. Is that the same press the forger stamps his initials on the head? Thanks for sharing Dave.
I read somewhere that it takes about two years to train a forger, I wonder how it starts and if during apprenticeship they employ that expensive steel or regular low carbon steel until they are ready for the real stuff.
i see why great big axes were coveted by the Swede's Dane's and Norwegian's because they didn't have all this modern machines and tools, the hammer says it all in this video.
I hope you enjoyed your time in Storvik, Gästrikland, Sweden. We live about 15 km from Storvik so we have been to Wetterlings a few times. Just passing by on your way to/from Mora?
Couldn't believe the freedom extended to these craftsmen... such a latitude in allowing different methods of production because they had OBVIOUSLY shown excellence in the products they produced. Good show!
I was lucky enough to take a blacksmith course at Gransförs Bruk, and had the time to see the whole axe-making operation, right up to the handle being attached to the new axe head! Great stuff, and nice to see a video of a similar operation!
This process does not get any less amazing in an industrial setting. Great axes, wish I had one.
These types of videos are always insightful and educational. The guy grinding the axe made me think of Austin Powers and Mini Me getting ready for their physical behind the changing curtain.
100% love it! My old man survival instincts have been waking up last year or two. I'm 48 so...
Love watching people showing off their craft and skills. Excellent video.
LOL, not sure why I find this so fascinating, but I do! I wonder, does anyone else remember a show on Public Educational Television called "The Industrial Hour" back in the late 50's or early 60's? Every episode featured a different industry, and as a I used to sit spell-bound watching it. My Dad told me he doesn't remember the show at all--does anyone else? Thank you for sharing this, Dave, I loved it!
This has got to be one of the coolest videos I have ever watched
Extremely interesting to see this forge work. All the hand and eye judgments along the way. COOL
I have a funny feeling I have seen this before, it never gets old. thanks for sharing.
Awesome. And all that work and professionalism. And people want quality and production at Walmart prices and Chinese quality of rubber steel.
Very cool. Awesome video Dave. 👍
Very cool! It's interesting to see how they hand make such nice axes.
I could watch that all day!
Impressive. Those young men are NOT playing around !
That was great. I love watching things being made.
Loving this axe stuff😊
I got a maul about ten years ago lov'in it ever since cool video by the way
That first young gentleman needs some eye protection. Great video, mesmerizing to watch!
~Steve.
1st half was truly fascinating.
Wow! Awesome to see! All on one heat to.
That dude grinding the axe is killing me. He must be angry. Because he has an axe to grind.
Buh Dum Tss!
Thoroughly enjoyed that...
insanely cool
I love watching stuff be made :)
Amazing skills
Amazing to watch
Very cool video. I have a 19” small forest ax, I’m guessing it was made on that exact press. Is that the same press the forger stamps his initials on the head? Thanks for sharing Dave.
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Love the rhythm of it
I read somewhere that it takes about two years to train a forger, I wonder how it starts and if during apprenticeship they employ that expensive steel or regular low carbon steel until they are ready for the real stuff.
i see why great big axes were coveted by the Swede's Dane's and Norwegian's because they didn't have all this modern machines and tools, the hammer says it all in this video.
Incredible!
Do they stamp their axe heads with their initials to?
Or was it that last little punch the axehead got after pressing the mall out at 3.07 mark
Fascinating!
Freaking awesome!
Reminds me, I should cut up and split some more dead standing wood to burn this year.
Grandfurs Burks axe made in the Wetterling factory?
I'm kinda obligated to like this =)
AWESOME!
David you being an LSS person do you see the wasted material and process improvements that could be implemented?
Wow , no saftey glasses . . .
amazing
Paid $ 99.99+13% tax at my local hardware store for my wetterlings 106...4 yrs ago...haven't regretted it .left the estwing home since...
Would have liked to see the product from start to finish, either way this is a good video explaining the process
Ride that belt sander wow! Imagine your back otherwise if not setup that way!!
I hope you enjoyed your time in Storvik, Gästrikland, Sweden. We live about 15 km from Storvik so we have been to Wetterlings a few times. Just passing by on your way to/from Mora?
Cool
I wanna play with their toys too
The forging took one (1) heat!!!!
show us more
is it just me or was that axe HUGE....
You should get your own design. Like Les Stroud did
He has a felling axe he designed with hults bruk
Hey Dave whatever happened 2 that pack goat u had tanner?Did he become a M.R.E. or put out 2 pasticher?
EYE PROTECTION!!!!
First employee is on video not wearing protective safety glasses. Big no no.