Sharpen your Axe with a Sharpie Marker ???? Wicked Sharp Axe Sharpening
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I have been sharpening since i was 10 and was taught that marker trick from an Marine. I still use that to this day.
I guess you can use this tactic for any blade sharpening?
Oooorah! 🫡
@@davidneal6920 yes. It's a great tactic for re-profiling any blade which is what Dan did here to an extent. Centering is always an issue on cheaper knives and tools. I like most knife blades at a 20 degree bevel for general use and 17 degree for kitchen knives. With that said I've re-profiled most of my knives because few are exactly where you want them when new.
@@willhall640 thanks. I have a small collection of good quality practical blades I use for animal processing on my property and hunting. Am just really getting into sharpening and am purchasing some new sharpening gear. Aim to keep all my blades razor sharp
Excellent content, tone, and delivery. Thank you so much!
Outstanding video Dan. Thank you. "Another Tool for the Toolbox".
A sharpie to make my ax sharpie!😅
Perfect comment
The inner filament of a sharpie is also a great emergency fire starter!
Just straight from the marker? A working, not dried out, marker? I don't know what solvent is used so I don't know if it's flammable
Thank you for making this
Another outstanding video Dan Wowak! Thank you so much for your tutorial, you’re an awesome instructor 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️❤️ nicely done brother!!👊🏿
Love it… great video! Thanks for doing what you do!
Awesome, Thanks Dan
I took one of those harbor freight axes and reheat treated the edge about an inch up, it ended up being pretty ok
Great video . .
Thanks for Sharing
Maybe drive the file into a tree stump or a tree itself and work the ax on the file instead of the other way what do yall think
Once you have a consistent angle apply the marker, file it off then apply again file it off and it should be close
Hump? What hump?
I usually use a blue Sharpie for marking tools, in this case an axe. Why? Blue is an unusual color in most tools. Also red and green can be used, whichever suits your eyes.
Whatever is available and "turns your crank"!
A good file is an asset to any sharpening regimen. After I use my file I go back with a fine wire brush to clean the "teeth" out. Cleaning out all of the metal filings, rust and dirt make the file last longer. You'll be glad you did it.
Been a Carpenter/Joiner for 45 years and I still use this technique when regrinding on site using an angle grinder.
Well that's cool, maybe it will help me finally get better at sharpening things . I've been terrible at it my whole life despite plenty of good advice . Never developed the touch .
That marker tip is a winner. Was that a pun?
One thing that I've found that the average Joe doesn't know about files is that the smaller they are, the finer they cut. That's why you find a 14" mill bastard as well as a 12",10", 8" etc. They all have the same tooth pattern (mill bastard), but the teeth are smaller and closer together and therefore leave behind a smoother finish. I like to keep a 6" mill smooth file in my kit especially for dressing the edge of my ax when it is required. You might find that a mill smooth knife edged file in 5 or 6 inches is even handier. The larger files are for rough shaping and removing nicks from the edge. Also a strip of fine sandpaper can be laid onto a small fine file that acts as a backing strip. The coarse teeth of a large file makes it less effective.
I sharpened mine to a mirror edge with a lansky kit now I can shave with it
Holy crap Batman. Dan did it again. Another well produced video that gave me another tool for my toolbox. I’m glad I got to watch the first in this new series, or is the second because I watched the last one twice. Anyway keep up the great work.
Fantastic!!!Now show us how to sharpen knives and scissors. I hate having to throw away scissors!!!
I changed the title in DeArrow to... Use Marker to Colour Your Axe Blade Before You Sharpen to Better See Progress
Fantastic content! Your "close the gap" advice is spot on, successfully sharpened garden shears👌
Thank You For Sharing This Valuable Information !! Mighty DAN The Axe Man ! We Appreciate Your Hard Work.
A file will cut in both directions. If the file doesn't cut there are 1 of 2 issues. Either is worn out or the file is not hard.
A file cuts not by being sharp but by being harder that whay is being filed.
I speak as a former Tool & Die maker.
Yes it cuts better in one direction than the other but the softer material will not damage the file any more than normal use.
I appreciate your tips like this one. I already do the sharpie thing, learned that from knife sharpening, but over the years your videos have taught me so much. Whoever says you can't teach an old dog new tricks needs to come subscribe to your channel!!! I'm an old dog, been around more years than I like to admit, but I still learn new tricks from seasoned woodsmen like yourself. Thank you for all you do for us!
The simple fact that you have to explain things in this way leads me to believe that humanity is doomed
Cheap way to practice and not feel bad if you screw it up.
Any videos on splitting mauls? Would it be worth putting an edge?
Thank you
HATCHET not axe. An axe has a long handle.
I learned that from the Boy Scouts.
Thank you so much for your video, I was having so much trouble sharpening my ax. I need a good file. What was the name of your file again? Love ya bruh.
Excellent video and information as always, but I do have a question. My understanding is that axes usually have a convex grind so the edge can withstand the pounding they get. Wouldn't you be better off using a puck to maintain the grind instead of filling the edge flat?
It kills me how much he looks like Woogie (theres something about mary)
Great tip! The only thing I need is one of them files
And no c.c. 😢
I guess it's called a sharpie for a reason.
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Handle for file .4 the kids and not skilled
Great video
Great tutorial.
Do you have to file in the opposite direction if you're left handed considering the file can be ruined if it's done the wrong way??
No. Hold handle, push.
Thanks
Nice info on the video... I have the exact axe... I did scrape all the lacquer coating off the handle and at top of axe... soaked it in a mixture of mineral spirits / boiled linseed oil for keeping the wood moist for longevity. Thanks ...Alan in 🇨🇱
You may find the experiment that Fire Ball Tools did with raking a file back and forth. While it cut only in one direction, the raking back didn't damage the file.
My cheap axe used to be a Council Tool Flying Fox, until the price increased. Mine came sharp as I needed it to be. The price didn't increase enough that I'd recommend a different axe. Plus, you can throw it, and it has a hardened poll.
Tomorrows project. My woman just inherited an old Estwing axe that is in bad shape. It was her fathers, and she wants it restored. I need some better files anyway and can walk my puppy to the home depot to get in some exercise and socialization (for the dog - I'm mostly ok now). Then I can use my new work bench to file the axe. I love it when a project checks off so many things at one time.
Now scrape the varnish off and oil the handle..!! It will make a decent cheap camp axe..!!
Good, useful information. Thanks.
Courtesy of Half Vast Flying
Parabéns pelo vídeo. Boas vibrações
I've always had a bit of trouble getting an edge. I'm going to try this and I'll re comment on my progress
Once you master the art of Stinkeye, you needent marker nor file.
Rookie.
Thank you for this video. This is another instruction session in one of the basic skill tools of real life!
Nice video. Is there ever a time a convex profile would be better?
Ace stuff mate I'll try that one day
Thanks for the knowledge
Nice piece of advice. Now I have to dig out those old axes and the new cheap ones.
Now that it's sharp, how do you pack it safely?
How do you feel about handles on your file?
Dan, if what I understand from this video, where the bevels (sides) of the blade are asymmetrical (uneven), one should file down the flat side as opposed to the convex side to obtain even bevels (sides) and hence a correct apex (point). Does that make sense? Or, perhaps I misunderstood. Take off metal on the convex (rounded) bevel to match the bevel on the other side to obtain an even apex makes so much more sense. In my opinion. Done it hundreds of times from customers that brought me their axes, both box store and high end, to sharpen. Yes, I have "an axe to grind"; I am a professional sharpener and an outdoors man for over 50 years. Good basic instructional video, though. Cheers 🍁🍺
I had the same thought, seems you would grind thicker side.
thank you for the sharping tips
this guy married? lol hes a gem !!
Thanks - that explained a lot.
Great video Dan
Great tip! Thanks, Dan!
Thanks for the great info.
Beautiful work
Thanks, Dan!
Thanks Dan!
great video!
Great advice.
Worst video yet to date to much talking for sure.
Is it me or is there no sound???
You
Ty. I had to back out and start over then it worked
Don’t ever buy anything from Harbor freight. Being cheap can cost you in the long run.
Pbbbttt!
Got a hand truck at HF. Best one yet. Solar panel ditto.
Some things yeah. They are a cool store though
Don’t ever comment on TH-cam. You being stupid can cost you in the long run!