Hey folks, I need your opinion. What do you think of the title? I think it could be better, but I'm not sure. How about: "Rusty Axe Restoration With a Surprise Ending." "Rusty Axe Restoration, Nearly Perfect. (foreshadowing)." "ALMOST Perfect Rusty Axe Restoration." Or just leave it simple? Thank you all for the support, and I hope you enjoy watching my videos!
@@FarmCraft101 so many videos go over the top, something like "Ancient rusted axe restoration UNBELEIVABLE OUTCOME!!!!!!!!" and it makes it feel less genuine. I find the simple title more inviting, like a nice person is saying "hey, I'm restoring this axe, wanna watch?" and it feels cozy. I don't know how to describe it.
I laughed so hard at the end... not because of your misfortune, but because it's exactly the kind of thing I've done in my own shop after working for hours on a project. I think all makers have been there once or twice. Nice work, that earns a thumbs up and subscribe from me. :)
That is gorgeous! I wish I had the space to try things like this! You inspire me! Thank you for sharing! And I agree those two words were absolutely imperative!
New years ☺My grandfather left me an American-made ax. and I'm keeping it as a very valuable keepsake. I once heard my grandfather say that ash wood was an excellent choice for the ax handle, but now that he's passed away... this video gives gives me many experiences and reminds me. thank you. Now I always keep the ax blade as a keepsake. also i will use it in the future. Your video is very helpful for ax enthusiasts.
Great video. Just one recommendation. The grain orientation for your handle was 90 degrees off. You have a stronger handle when the grain runs parallel with the bit.
Wow! That's the way to turn a piece of "scrap metal" into a prize possession! My husband is a retired demolition contractor, that collects scrap and does property clean ups- usually it some old rancher or farmer that has passed, or a real estate agent wanting everything removed in 24 hours! It breaks my heart to see what goes into the roll off box sometimes. You have amazing skills and men like you are a disappearing breed. I bet you can fix anything! My great grandson broke my the handle on my vintage pitchfork and I can't find anyone to repair it so I was looking at videos and ran across this. Beautiful work!
When going for a high polish finish sand perpendicular when changing grits. It will help get a deeper shine with less scratches because you are attempting to remove the grooves instead of adding too. This process is not needed when vibration sanding or rotary sanding though only hand sanding. Beautiful axe though. Also I would leave the cut leather. Adds to the story of the axe. All the work for that LoL.
@Jorj i was referring to the polishing patterns that were made. Right after he polishes the axe you can see tiny hairline scratches across the axe. If there is too much compound on the buffer, too much heat or even too much pressure it can cause scratching and not be a mirror finish. There will be scratches in some light. Sometimes it is from sanding to much in one direction or simply the metal is soft like aluminum. If you have ever tried to polish a piece of stock aluminum like 6063 can be difficult to polish. But the same goes for steel. Im not even remotely talking about the snap. I am referring to something completely different.
Leaving a shelf where the wood meets the bottom of the eye allows for a weak spot for cracks to form. The wood should gently swell out from the eye, to fit tightly and prevent weak spots. Besides that this restoration is lovely
That wasn't just a restoration - that was a labor of love. I guarantee that axe will live on in your family for generations to come with hopefully this video to live on with it to act as a testimony to its refurbishing. Great work.
Loved the ending. Wondered why there was a word count up. Laughs now, I know. You were like watching a magician transforming the ax. You have mastered many skills. I hope you do another video. Thanks for sharing 👍
My wife: Hes a very multi skilled isnt he. Me: This is what the american dream IS. To have the knowhow and skills to live your life, depending as little as possible on others, especially the gubmint. You are not just a great content creator and talanted craftsman, you are an EXAMPLE of what America was meant to be for everyone. Regards, from the tyrannical despot run country of great britain. Dont give em ur guns. Dont stand for ilegitimacy, Preserving Freedom is more important than preserving a life without it. God speed good sir.
That is probably the best work on a handle I've seen on a video, wood made thick near the head, curved to fit the bottom of axe head. Excellent! Nice work on the blade protectors too!
Great Video. I am just starting to restore a few of my old tools. Thank you for the screen script and showing what you are using at various stages. For beginners that is very helpful and I wish more TH-camr's would do it also. Thanks and I did subscribe
Nice! Not to stir another man's soup, great job. With the treated edges of the axe, it's a really good idea to put some masking tape or whatever over them when filling in the pits on the low carb. The spawl does some kind of temperature shock, and can lead to a crack. This is coming from a Crosby Co tech a few years back, he explained it better. That was crane hooks, but was told it applied most treated steel.
Oh man, when I saw you put that leather dye on it brought back so many memories. I used some leather dye in jr. High. and I have always remembered that smell. kinda sweet and and strong. Great job on the restoration. This is becoming my favorite channel on youtube. You are amazing. And the way you explain things is top notch.
Impressive technique and beautiful result. You're a skillful man with great hands. Well done. To tell you the truth, after watching the end, I didn't know if should laugh or cry 😅.
I actually laughed at the end! I was waiting for the "surprise" and knew it would be something not good but honestly thought it would be the handle. Great work!
There's only one thing I can say about the End of the video - "you silly bugger!!" I've repaired hand tools for a volunteer conservation organisation in the UK and I can sympathise with how you must feel, All that leather work and you slice one almost in two!
I'm a leather-crafter. I also do some restoration. My most valued tool is my vocabulary! Those words were necessary, appropriate, but almost insufficient. I salute you for your stoicism. I would have exercised much more of my vocabulary!
I have inner turmoil about this video......at least the ending..... I see what was surely weeks worth of work condensed into a nearly 20 minute video. I see a beautiful axe restored to BETTER than original condition as a result of hours upon hours of hard work and years of experience and accumulated knowledge. I see all this brilliance and nothing short of genius working calmly and serenely. I am on 'the edge of my seat' waiting for the words......thinking that these long awaited words are going to reflect the beauty, the calmness, the serenity, the genius that was exhibited throughout video........ Oy.....
one of the best and funniest axe restorations i have seen, the editing was some the best i have seen in these types of videos, and the ending was just the best as well, amazing work my good sir keep up the great work 😂👍🏻
What an epic video brother! I have two axe heads to do in the near future and I'm so grateful that I was able to see this awesome refurbish! Thanks a bunch for sharing this bruv! Cheers, Jerbs. P.S. Ouch!!! at the end!
I was watching and noticed alot small smart things you do, and I was thinking damn, you have done alot whit your hands and doing things smart... But that ending make me think, how can smart brain be so stupid sometimes 🤣😅
Personally i prefer making a tapered transition to the axe head, i've had some issues with leaving a shoulder, regardless of that, you have made a superb piece, sir. What an unfortunate event there at the end, very finny though 😆
I'm interacting to support the channel and to help boost it in the algorithm! algorithm boost engage!!! This was better than PewDiePie playing Minecraft, or Markiplier and JackSepticEye playing Fortnite while watching ASMR videos.
My house was built in 1860 and in doing a lot of yard work I found 5 axe heads and a ton of other stuff... Including a box of 100 ADULT magazines ... THEY DONT LOOK MOLDY... MY PARENTS HAVE NO IDEA THAT I HAVE THEM... THEY ARE fantastic
I can let you know the perfect expressions for that accident in two other languages, although I don't think YT would allow me to put them in your vlog. Amazing workmanship on three different materials. Good job amigo, keep them coming. Greetings from Toronto.
A beautiful job of woodcraft! The only place I can see any fault is in the direction of the wood grain, it is 90 degrees off. In hammers and axes, the grain is best when it runs parallel with the direction of the striking force. This will significantly reduce the probability of breaking the handle. When purchasing a hammer or ax check the direction of the grain and purchase the one that mostly runs parallel to the head.
Easily one of the best videos of its type I have seen. this man is an artist in every sense of the word. I am amazed at just how clever some people are! Brilliant. Love the end..very funny.
I don't blame you, and that's coming from a very nice grandma who never swears! I am an avid crafter and I confess I would be thinking about it if I did such a thing!
I was amazed as to how it came out when I was watching it I was like don't burn it but after you finished it I was like wow that came out better than I thought it would and I did not see you put an edge on it and then you sliced the paper and again I was like wow awesome job on the double axe and on the leather work fantastic Chris
Oh heck!! Well, I reckon that just gives it character. It was a solid hit, and centered will, so it still covers up and looks great! Haha! Great looking work and great ending!
Hey folks, I need your opinion. What do you think of the title? I think it could be better, but I'm not sure. How about: "Rusty Axe Restoration With a Surprise Ending." "Rusty Axe Restoration, Nearly Perfect. (foreshadowing)." "ALMOST Perfect Rusty Axe Restoration." Or just leave it simple? Thank you all for the support, and I hope you enjoy watching my videos!
How about 'Rusty Axe Restoration, What could possibly go wrong?"
@@swampy1584 I like where you are going with that.
I personally like the simplicity of the original
Thanks for your input.
@@FarmCraft101 so many videos go over the top, something like "Ancient rusted axe restoration UNBELEIVABLE OUTCOME!!!!!!!!" and it makes it feel less genuine. I find the simple title more inviting, like a nice person is saying "hey, I'm restoring this axe, wanna watch?" and it feels cozy. I don't know how to describe it.
I'm conflicted regarding that ending. It's brilliant, funny and sad all at the same time.
That ended is part of life! But sad to see! Reminds me of a Joe Biden speech or the DemoRats running our cities
There is nothing sad about it. It’s a piece of leather work that he surely can do again. That you can laugh at yourself is the real skill. ❤
I laughed so hard at the end... not because of your misfortune, but because it's exactly the kind of thing I've done in my own shop after working for hours on a project. I think all makers have been there once or twice. Nice work, that earns a thumbs up and subscribe from me. :)
That ending was worth the wait XD
Rip days of hard work
For some reason I was expecting something like that xD
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That hot glue idea when using the bandsaw on the hickory handle was GENIUS, would've saved me weeks on a wood sculpture in high school....
That ending.
[screams internally]
[Screams externally]
I've been trying to restore a decent ax head to gift to a friend, thanks for the inspiration to get back into finishing up that project.
That last bit, lol. More confirmation of sharpness, I suppose :D
That is gorgeous! I wish I had the space to try things like this! You inspire me! Thank you for sharing! And I agree those two words were absolutely imperative!
Watched the whole video, just to hear the words. You were right. They were absolutely worth it!
New years ☺My grandfather left me an American-made ax. and I'm keeping it as a very valuable keepsake. I once heard my grandfather say that ash wood was an excellent choice for the ax handle, but now that he's passed away... this video gives gives me many experiences and reminds me. thank you. Now I always keep the ax blade as a keepsake. also i will use it in the future. Your video is very helpful for ax enthusiasts.
Great video. Just one recommendation. The grain orientation for your handle was 90 degrees off. You have a stronger handle when the grain runs parallel with the bit.
I was wondering if anyone else picked up on that. Making a handle from scratch and choosing to have the grain the wrong way 😔
Hey he tried his best I don't see you guys restoring eny thing
actually, it is stronger when you pry 90 degs to split a log
@@Eabreed84 it's not like he was being rude about it literally just for future reference
You are correct the grain orientation was wrong. As well as the shoulder he created for the head to seat onto.
I like videos like this. No narration needed. Just a man applying his skill. 👍
he did a splendid job, very skillful, barring the incident at the end lol!
Considering the fact, the time it takes to punch through those wholes...thats pretty much the best thing you could have said.
I have an old double bit head from my grandfather. Now I’m excited to get started. Thank you. Beautiful job.
How did that go?
Still sitting on my bench. 😳😂😂
@@rambladesmanmoe6291 LOL. Me too!
Another amazing restoration done by mr farm craft, great job!
Wow! That's the way to turn a piece of "scrap metal" into a prize possession! My husband is a retired demolition contractor, that collects scrap and does property clean ups- usually it some old rancher or farmer that has passed, or a real estate agent wanting everything removed in 24 hours! It breaks my heart to see what goes into the roll off box sometimes. You have amazing skills and men like you are a disappearing breed. I bet you can fix anything! My great grandson broke my the handle on my vintage pitchfork and I can't find anyone to repair it so I was looking at videos and ran across this. Beautiful work!
When going for a high polish finish sand perpendicular when changing grits. It will help get a deeper shine with less scratches because you are attempting to remove the grooves instead of adding too. This process is not needed when vibration sanding or rotary sanding though only hand sanding. Beautiful axe though. Also I would leave the cut leather. Adds to the story of the axe. All the work for that LoL.
I agree!
@Jorj they were polishing scratches not scratches from a rough object.
@Jorj you are missing my point.
@Jorj i was referring to the polishing patterns that were made. Right after he polishes the axe you can see tiny hairline scratches across the axe. If there is too much compound on the buffer, too much heat or even too much pressure it can cause scratching and not be a mirror finish. There will be scratches in some light. Sometimes it is from sanding to much in one direction or simply the metal is soft like aluminum. If you have ever tried to polish a piece of stock aluminum like 6063 can be difficult to polish. But the same goes for steel. Im not even remotely talking about the snap. I am referring to something completely different.
@Jorj because you responded to my comment...
Leaving a shelf where the wood meets the bottom of the eye allows for a weak spot for cracks to form. The wood should gently swell out from the eye, to fit tightly and prevent weak spots. Besides that this restoration is lovely
Thank you: I was sure it was going to be finessed.
Exactly right. That sharp shoulder will be the focal point of stress and is a likely place for failure.
The hot glue trick in forming the handle was brilliant!
I figured you'd snap the handle for sure, but that ending works too! Beautiful work.
Oh no!!
This turned out great. Glad to see a new video from you.
The wood and leather work was outstanding
That wasn't just a restoration - that was a labor of love. I guarantee that axe will live on in your family for generations to come with hopefully this video to live on with it to act as a testimony to its refurbishing. Great work.
You are very talented and very interesting to watch thank you l you and me learn something every day or it’s a wast day tithe
Loved the ending. Wondered why there was a word count up. Laughs now, I know. You were like watching a magician transforming the ax. You have mastered many skills. I hope you do another video. Thanks for sharing 👍
My wife:
Hes a very multi skilled isnt he.
Me:
This is what the american dream IS. To have the knowhow and skills to live your life, depending as little as possible on others, especially the gubmint.
You are not just a great content creator and talanted craftsman, you are an EXAMPLE of what America was meant to be for everyone.
Regards, from the tyrannical despot run country of great britain.
Dont give em ur guns.
Dont stand for ilegitimacy,
Preserving Freedom is more important than preserving a life without it.
God speed good sir.
I love the music of your fast forward, hammering and filing.
That is probably the best work on a handle I've seen on a video, wood made thick near the head, curved to fit the bottom of axe head. Excellent! Nice work on the blade protectors too!
Ya especially that finishing touch he put on it at the end
Time for the old tool to go back to work. Beautiful work.
Great Video. I am just starting to restore a few of my old tools. Thank you for the screen script and showing what you are using at various stages. For beginners that is very helpful and I wish more TH-camr's would do it also. Thanks and I did subscribe
Beautiful work! Hysterical ending!
I gave the exact same head to my neighbour who loves old steel. Only the cutting edges were shiny on mine.
Your definition of "necessary" is spot on.
I think I would have said more than just two words... Beautiful work, while it lasted. BUMMER!
Nice! Not to stir another man's soup, great job. With the treated edges of the axe, it's a really good idea to put some masking tape or whatever over them when filling in the pits on the low carb. The spawl does some kind of temperature shock, and can lead to a crack. This is coming from a Crosby Co tech a few years back, he explained it better. That was crane hooks, but was told it applied most treated steel.
Oh man, when I saw you put that leather dye on it brought back so many memories. I used some leather dye in jr. High. and I have always remembered that smell. kinda sweet and and strong. Great job on the restoration. This is becoming my favorite channel on youtube. You are amazing. And the way you explain things is top notch.
You should sign that beauty.
Amazing results.
Impressive technique and beautiful result. You're a skillful man with great hands. Well done.
To tell you the truth, after watching the end, I didn't know if should laugh or cry 😅.
WELL THE AX TO THE LETHER WAS CAUSE YOU CAN'T HAVE PERFECTION ON EARTH CAUSE IT AIN'T THE PLACE FOR IT IT NEED TO HAVE A FLAW IN IT OR IT IS BAD LUCK
John! I'm so impressed with your overall skills! This looks stunning!
I actually laughed at the end! I was waiting for the "surprise" and knew it would be something not good but honestly thought it would be the handle. Great work!
I like when a video is educational. The hi carbon sparks vs lo carbon taught me something I didn't know.
Is there anything you do not master with perfection? Still remember your projectile on water deflection experiments!
I have some old axe heads I have saved for a rainy day project like this. Turned out really nice.
This reminds me of the axe Paul Bunyan had in the Disney short!!! Well done sir!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
There's only one thing I can say about the End of the video - "you silly bugger!!" I've repaired hand tools for a volunteer conservation organisation in the UK and I can sympathise with how you must feel, All that leather work and you slice one almost in two!
Beautiful - very nice restoration.
Just beautiful! Amazing piece of craftsmanship, sir. Title is just fine.
Great video! You're a true craftsman, great work!
That's something that would really happen to me, that dark cloud humor is terrific!
You're a great great craftsman
I'm a leather-crafter. I also do some restoration. My most valued tool is my vocabulary! Those words were necessary, appropriate, but almost insufficient. I salute you for your stoicism. I would have exercised much more of my vocabulary!
A perfectly awesome piece of equipment!!!
Your workmanship speaks volumes 😊
was waiting for the classic mymechanics words of "i make new one"
I have inner turmoil about this video......at least the ending.....
I see what was surely weeks worth of work condensed into a nearly 20 minute video.
I see a beautiful axe restored to BETTER than original condition as a result of hours upon hours of hard work and years of experience and accumulated knowledge.
I see all this brilliance and nothing short of genius working calmly and serenely.
I am on 'the edge of my seat' waiting for the words......thinking that these long awaited words are going to reflect the beauty, the calmness, the serenity, the genius that was exhibited throughout video........
Oy.....
one of the best and funniest axe restorations i have seen, the editing was some the best i have seen in these types of videos, and the ending was just the best as well, amazing work my good sir keep up the great work 😂👍🏻
among the most beautiful things I've seen in 67 years.
What an epic video brother! I have two axe heads to do in the near future and I'm so grateful that I was able to see this awesome refurbish! Thanks a bunch for sharing this bruv! Cheers, Jerbs.
P.S. Ouch!!! at the end!
Wow! That reaction to just laugh then cry off camera is exactly what I did for you!😮
you should make a sword
Yes
Yes
What a gorgeous restoration . So excited you avoided the metal wedge,they are such a waste of fine handle.
I was watching and noticed alot small smart things you do, and I was thinking damn, you have done alot whit your hands and doing things smart... But that ending make me think, how can smart brain be so stupid sometimes 🤣😅
The way that axe is shaped is perfect for cutting wood
I'm glad you could laugh at that...I blew coffee out my nose!...Beautiful work though!
Now I do have to say I'm happy to see you make the handle
Personally i prefer making a tapered transition to the axe head, i've had some issues with leaving a shoulder, regardless of that, you have made a superb piece, sir.
What an unfortunate event there at the end, very finny though 😆
Beautiful mirror-like shine & sharpness.
Oh wow, I was expecting the internet "experts" to eviscerate him in the comments because he zigged when they feel he should have zagged.
I have a bunch of old long handled tools that need restored! thanks for sharing!!!
Made me laugh. Thanks!
That was a painful ending! Beautiful work, mesmerizing to watch, right up until the end!
Ear protection to apply boiled linseed oil? Is it like... the loudest oil in the world? :O
(screams in lineseed) maybe they double as ear warmers
Worth the wait on the word count! Great video and work.
I was expecting an "Oh Sh*t", but not particular one. Ouch.
I don't think I would be laughing, but you do beautiful work. Wow, metal work, wood work, leather work, Great work.
Trabalho maravilhoso ...de muito bom gosto
Omg I was just saying how beautifully made that was and then the ending. I cried for you
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This was better than PewDiePie playing Minecraft, or Markiplier and JackSepticEye playing Fortnite while watching ASMR videos.
Wonderful job. It looks brand new.
Мать честная! Аж мне, сидя за экраном поплохело будто по яйцам ударили... Мои соболезнования.
A man of many talents
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@@FarmCraft101 это было бы хорошо
One of the best things I have seen. Please keep up the work. Im looking for more
Nice craftsmanship. Love the ending.
Nice ending. 🤣🪓loved the touch of the handle.
My house was built in 1860 and in doing a lot of yard work I found 5 axe heads and a ton of other stuff... Including a box of 100 ADULT magazines ... THEY DONT LOOK MOLDY... MY PARENTS HAVE NO IDEA THAT I HAVE THEM... THEY ARE fantastic
You make that leather work look so easy
Great job & the ending proves how sharp it is. Thanks
I enjoy this style of narration
I can let you know the perfect expressions for that accident in two other languages, although I don't think YT would allow me to put them in your vlog.
Amazing workmanship on three different materials.
Good job amigo, keep them coming.
Greetings from Toronto.
A beautiful job of woodcraft! The only place I can see any fault is in the direction of the wood grain, it is 90 degrees off. In hammers and axes, the grain is best when it runs parallel with the direction of the striking force. This will significantly reduce the probability of breaking the handle. When purchasing a hammer or ax check the direction of the grain and purchase the one that mostly runs parallel to the head.
Easily one of the best videos of its type I have seen. this man is an artist in every sense of the word. I am amazed at just how clever some people are! Brilliant. Love the end..very funny.
So clever it always amazing's me how old steel can come back to life with some hard work and knowledge
Regards
Steve UK London
Incredible workmanship. Bravo! That ending was epic.
I don't blame you, and that's coming from a very nice grandma who never swears! I am an avid crafter and I confess I would be thinking about it if I did such a thing!
Just had this video suggested by TH-cam 10 months late…great ending. Liked and subscribed. Merry Christmas!
I just watched it months later again...and I still cried at the end...with laughter 🤣🤣.
John, love your videos! Always learn something. I'm a disabled veteran and was wondering if you could do an Axe sharpening video. Respectively thanks
Marvelous job you did restoring this Axe 👍👍
I was amazed as to how it came out when I was watching it I was like don't burn it but after you finished it I was like wow that came out better than I thought it would and I did not see you put an edge on it and then you sliced the paper and again I was like wow awesome job on the double axe and on the leather work fantastic Chris
Oh heck!! Well, I reckon that just gives it character. It was a solid hit, and centered will, so it still covers up and looks great! Haha! Great looking work and great ending!