Simple DIY Axe Mask
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just a simple diy vid for anyone with a Scandinavian type axe head or any axe that has a bottom angled bit with the blade edge being longer than at the handle (bearded)
I feel like im sitting in my dads work room and hes showing me how to make an axe sheath.. thank you for this video
thanks
Rarely can people "do" and "teach" equally. Not only do you do very nice work, you teach the steps perfectly. Thanks for all you do for us Doug.
thanks Roger -very nice of you to say -glad you liked it and thx for watchin
Some utube tutorials are pretty awful. This one gets the lesson across well. @@dougLinker
I agree Doug for someone who's not a leather worker that came out great.and a great explanation and how too..
Excellent vid, so glad I watched it. Just ordered up a couple hundred bucks of leather working supplies off Amazon. The wife and I got some things we need to make, and this vid really inspired us.
Old school knowledge in any challenge for accomplishing a task is always the most satisfying. Thanks for that demo. Quality workmanship
thanks Mark!
I just bought a similar axe with a cheap sheath...thanks Doug!...now I can handle it by myself!!
good! give it a go
Suuuuper helpful video! Very good at explaining to those of us that know nothing of the craft and very impressive craftsmanship.
Doug, I really enjoy your videos. Your humor and humility are great. Thank you for posting, and I'm glad you decided to keep your TH-cam account going. - Mike
thanks Mike -appreciate that
I am a leather worker, and you did a great job. The only thing I would have done different (beside not drilling out the lace holes) is I would have done a dry fitting before gluing it together. (I use clamps to hold the piece when dry fitting) Side note: I also use gloves with the dye, if I get it on my skin, my skin peels off like a 2nd degree sunburn.
Great final result and a top video with good simple instructions.. Stitching grovers might make it look nice and neat but they remove the strongest part of the leather . The top grain is the toughest part of the hide.If you want the stitches to be set down a little, moisten the leather as you are sewing and the stitches will pull into the surface a bit.
Simple and functional. I intend to copy your design for my medium hatchet...thanks for sharing Doug!
And this is exactly why I am happy you are making videos again. Learned a lot. Also good score on the axe. I know Tim went through no small effort to get all those GBAs for the show. Thanks for taking us along Doug!
yep ,I watched his website for months and always out of stock - thanks Kevin
We are leather workers, but it is still interesting to see how people do their leatherwork.
In regards to drilling - it is not so much that the drill removes material, it is that the awl will spread the fibers of the leather apart, the thread goes through (twice) and then the leather fibers compress back to their shape, holding the thread securely. If a stitch is cut later on, the whole seam will stay intact, because the leather is gripping the thread adjacent to the cut stitch. I've had to pull stitching out, and it was insanely laborious, had to cut and pull each stitch individually.
But, I love watching you work, you're like a combo of a rhinoceros and a front loader, nothing can stop your thrust.
ha -thanks! appreciate the comment :)
Hey Doug I have made two sheaths based on your design. Really well done video, helpful useful and informative. Thanks a bunch for the information.
+pokstermania thanks -glad you found it helpful
Doug I really appreciate how you keep things simple and focus on doing. A rarity, thank you.
+RyanJKUS2012 thanks Ryan -appreciate it
Great video, exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you for making each step clear and simple to understand.
I’ve just inherited my late step fathers axe and started restoring it, a custom made leather cover will finish it off perfect.
Doug I am really grateful for your time to make videos- I am in the processing of making my first axe sheath and happy with the results so far… time to start stitching
If you had of asked me 10 years ago that I would ever watch a 30 min video on leather working I would have said you were crazy.....
But I was riveted the whole time!
Great Vid!
thanks Marty -I wouldn't of watched it myself 10 years ago haha
Almost 40 minutes of good info....thanks for that. The first couple of seconds had a bit of a "rugged" and scary look. To answer your question in the description I'll say beard. But Joesneon knows.
I'm going with Bearded -thought there might be another term for the bottom angle itself but I guess beard is it -thx man
Thanks Doug! It's always nice to see others techniques and idea's. Keeps the thinker thinking. Looks great, I like wrapping it around the beard instead of the handle a lot!
thanks man -I do it that way everytime I have any bit of beard to avoid straps
Looks great! I need a new sheath for my axe, it came with a plastic one that traps water and my axe gets rusty. I might do something a little more simple but I like the ideas. I don't have a lot of fancy tools like you do but I know how to use basic ones pretty good. Thanks for the video.
thanks Tracey -you certainly don't need the tools to bang one together
Thank you Mr. Doug. Just what I needed. I’m going to add a loop to connect it to my belt. The loop will be attached to the sheath at one point under a bit of friction and be allowed to swivel when needed. Like when I stop at a fallen log along the trail to rest and listen and observe while the son and grandson steam ahead - I trade being first into camp for bear and various wildlife sightings that seem to always be unique to me on these adventures. Age has it’s blessings.
This was really helpful for creating my own version of a very nice sheath for my modified hatchet. I did some things differently, but your ideas were a great guide. Cheers, man.
Doug, I know this is a really old video but I just want to thank you for inspiring me to get into leathercraft! I keep coming back to this video to reference techniques in my learning process. I've made 3 projects so far: a tape measure holster for work, a small EDC pouch that holds a SAK+light+lighter, and a dice tray/holder for table top RPG games. Each one couldn't have been accomplished without the techniques you show in this video, so thank you so much for showing everything in depth and explaining it all clearly. I'm going to try making my own axe mask next for my GB hatchet, so that should be a fun project!
I have a lot to learn and a long way to go, but it's so satisfying to step back and look at something that I've created with my own two hands. Thanks for inspiring me bud, I appreciate it. It means a lot to me to have someone to look up to/learn from and to push me to improve myself and my abilities.
Cheers, fellow Ontarian... I'll seeya around! BTW the stickers look awesome, thanks for sending me them!
Glad to see new videos!! Keep on keeping on.
Always great to see different and new topics!
thx Joe -glad you like
Easy peasy Japanesey! Nice Doug. I like the personal touches. Thanks for sharing.
thx for watchin Lawrence
Great how to...nice. For myself, I use a Harness Maker dye. A quart of white vinegar and a hand full of rusty nails (iron). Let set for a few days before using . Makes a solid black....
What a great video! Easy to follow and straight to the point. Thanks for sharing - I'll be having a go for sure.
thx Don -give it a try!
Wonderful seeing this done without speciality tools! I have none so I was fretting about how I was going to make the cover. Thank you!
This popped up as suggested vid. Had to watch because I was thinking about an axe mask for my Fiskar X7 hatchet. Love the hatchet but the guard that come with it doesn't make the hatchet easy to carry. Never done leather work before but I may try to find some leather and take a crack at now. Thanks for the great vid Doug.
Doug you're a wizard with those small axes. Great video showing all the different uses 👍👊
thanks man
Great video Doug. So cool how you make things your own.
thx Josh ,glad you liked
I bought some 7-8 ounce leather off Amazon. It was 12mm thick. It makes a nice sheath if you can work it. I had to wet both sides and use a 12 ounce ball penn on it to get it to fold in to two. Then, I had to put clamps on it for an hour to get it to fold. I made a sheat out of it, just like yours. I lightly sanded it with 400 grit before I sanded it to get all the hammer marks and clamp marks out of it. That leather would make great snake boots, but not a leather you need to mold and shape. The only thing fuller than my box cutter is my lawn mower blade after a years use. That thick leather wore it out.
Mighty Fine! Thank you sir.
You have inspired me to make these for all my axes.
You're my favorite "tuber".
Well, in my opinion, you are a leather worker. That is beautiful craftsmanship! Going to save this video and try to make one myself...should probably get myself an ax first though...
Great Video Doug. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
+EastCoast GunNut thanks man -glad you liked it
Great video from start to finish, well explained to. Thankyou from the UK.
Very thankfull for time and effort to explain process step by step. What a great job, straight forward, top man. Thanks
Thanks for making this video Doug. I made a mask for my hatchet this morning following your instructions and it turned out great.
Thanks Doug, great job on the informative video. I'm new be to leather work, but this has sparked a great deal of ideas and interest. I've got a pile of new and old axes to cover and re-cover (Husqvarna axe sheaths suck too). Great technique on the saddle stitch, the one piece, and the heathy welt for the sharp edge to contact. Thanks again for the video. I've just come from the local leather supply store, and it's go time for me.
God speed young man, and Semper Fi
Great video! Made one today following your example here and it turned out nice. Thanks
Thanks a lot. Needed a design that could be done with only one button, and this helped me find that. Very simple, very good video.
Glad it worked out for you
That is a very comprehensive DIY. Thank you Doug, I just cut out the paper template for my small camp axe. I don't have any of the tool that you are using, so tomorrow I am going to our local leather shop with my template and make a nice sheath or is it mask? I will update on how it fits and looks. Thanks again.
Made one yesterday, it got really nice, thx for the inspiration!!! 👍👍👍👍👍
Amazing job and a flawless piece of work you made!
thanks Isaac -appreciate it
Another great video Doug, and another epic DIY project! Thanks for all you do, it's greatly appreciated!! 👍
glad you liked it -thx for watchin
brilliant doug, put in, diy axe sheath and this vid poped up and i must say , once my axe drys, after re oiling, ill be making one of them sheaths, thanks for sharing pal, like ya style, atb john
Good job Doug, nice tutorial!
Gabby
If you take the flat end of the drill bit, then grind a point on it and use it like you would the drill end, it will make a nice hole without removing any leather.
Doug in the workshop!
that's me :)
your video rocks! great job and thanx for showing us. I just started watching your videos recently. I found out about your channel by watching Joe and you on the Lake Superior hike. I'm hooked. lol
thanks man -appreciate it
Good video. Nice tutoring and easy see what to do. Details are nice feature. In future, i have same kind of project on, few tool allready bought. Thanks.
Wow this is impressive. thank you i loved it. You Mr. are talented.
thanks Parrise -glad you liked it
Dude that's the nicest axe mask I've ever seen I wanna make one for my axe now my strap is stretching like you said
thanks man -they do that.give it a go
Great job! Love your videos, very helpful. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for this tutorial. I really appreciate the way you teach.
nice one Doug, proper job... thumbs up
thanks!
Thanks Doug, been wanting to replace an old mask on my hand ax and now I can.
give it a go Mark
Doug, I very much like your channel. You are a little crazy like me and love the outdoors. I enjoy the friendships you have with " the other bunch of guys" and the pranks you all play on each other. I will be doing more " bushcraft" this year with my family. t/hanks again
Very nice! Outstanding video!
Enjoyed may not be a leather worker but you know your way around it
Well done as usual Sir! Might just follow your lead on that one, its true the GB masks are not the greatest Ive already dropped a few rivets on my SFS mask. Take care.
thx man -they work in the short term but never had much long term luck with them either
Really enjoyed watching that Doug. I don't even have an axe! I like watching and learning though.
"Those are two males...that's not right." And I can just see you thinking, "Crap, do I have to reshoot this?" Lolol great vid Doug.
you got me -i did think about that when i rewatched the video haha
Excellent tutorial, thanks very much
Awesome job! Thanks for sharing Looking forward to making my first!
+Scott Rauber good luck!
Cool! Mine came without one (40 bucks cheaper...). I'll make one with black leather and orange lines :D
Very good for base knowledge,really helpful,subscribed,thank you.Just need to more know about stitches.
Could you please sent the link with good tutorial?
just search "saddle stitch" here on youtube there are many
I don't know if I'm a "real leather worker" or not, but I use my drill press on my leather all the time. as a matter of fact, i bought it specifically for my leather work.
Awesome instructions 👍
I did it. Made a sheath. Mine is much uglier than yours. My Chicago screws are way too big and funny looking. But my hatchet had no sheath and now it does, so I'm gonna call it good enough. I'll try it again someday.
+Elmardx 15 awesome! Function over fancy :)
Good work! Gonna give it a try
Thanks for the tutorial Saruman, I'm définitly going to try and make one myself following your example now
haha, thanks ....I think. I forget which one is Saruman haha
It's the legendary Christopher Lee !
Nice job Doug , I will now have a go at making one instead of just buying it 👍
THANKS for the good video! cheers!
thanks man
Great vid, need to make my own now
Great video!! Thank you!
thanks -glad you liked it
Watching again... Thanks...
I just want to say that you have a glorious beard sir. I wish I could grow one that magnificent.
Great Job !!!
awesome man, i learned a few things....i am just a dabbler myself...
thx Christopher -I only have the attention span to dabble haha
Amazing leatherwork Doug! My sheath that i made sucks.
thanks -practice makes perfect (I have never achieved perfect myself)
Great video!
Excellent Job Doug...great looking axe mask...first thing I did too when I got my GB sfa was make MY own sheath !!
Buffalo37 on BCUSA
Awesome!
thanks!
Golden hands ❤..like from IRAQ
Thanks!
your welcome :)
I'm currently shopping for an axe, short handle but not a Hatchett
i use a Gransfors Scandinavian -26" handle
Great Inspiration:-)
thanks man
Very nice job sir, although I give it a month before someone asks where the mask came from or if they can have one made.... :)
haha-no doubt about it ,thanks man
Good job
Very nice.
If you get your hands stained just wipe it off with rubbing alcohol
Pretty rad
I have noticed people putting welts and some do stitching and rivets either-or, or just glue. Which to choose?
I prefer what I did in the video -all
grear job man! I like it!
thx Bud
Tank you veryansın mach
Great job Doug!! Where do you find the bulk leather? Looking for a reliable source.
Jw
Try Tandy's Leather outlet. All leather types in all sizes, shapes and colors. Tools and patterns also.
I can't believe you made that for me! You are such a nice guy! It looks great and you did a good job explaining the process. Thanks
I made a different one for you haha
Hello Shawn. I Love your channels. Give Cali my love.
🥰🥰🥰
this is a really well done vid, I feel like I could replicate what you did without any other resources which is rare these days. saving this one for later when I decide to make my own mask too 👍
great to hear - thanks man
I know this is 3 yrs old, but it's by far one of the best tutorials for making a great functional sheathe. Hats off to you my friend from Australia.
You are so entertaining.
I feel as though you would be right at home on the front porch with a sniffer of Crown Royal, and a whittling stick. 😃