In this video I go into detail as to how I make my ash axe handles. I hope this is of some use to anyone. Any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. My first long video of 2024 - Happy new year!
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@johnkelly60562 ай бұрын
Good man Eoin I’ve just seen you on nationwide I’m 75 years old and familiar with the tools you’re using I wish you many more years of success you are a great example to your peers 👏🇮🇪
@michaelroberts51914 ай бұрын
I love that the videos are in 4:3 aspect ratio. Feels nostalgic
@beaversteve4 ай бұрын
Yessss
@addman6 күн бұрын
my Guess is so its easier to edit into vertical formats
@grammaurai68435 ай бұрын
Hundreds of American girls have suddenly discovered a deep passion for woodworking 😅
@LittleGreyWolfForge4 ай бұрын
😂
@kathykeith22034 ай бұрын
Young and old!!! 😂
@justjillie63914 ай бұрын
Yes.
@LocusNevernight4 ай бұрын
Men too. Although im fruity so idk if that counts
@vampirenocturne4 ай бұрын
Silence. You’re blowing our cover.
@maximdenby71364 ай бұрын
This was shot so well, the aspect ratio makes it feel like an old telly show about woodwork! Thank you :)
@beaversteve4 ай бұрын
I knowww doesn’t it? It’s awesome
@cheyegrogan5 ай бұрын
I really enjoy this long form tutorial type of video. Shorts and lives are always fun, but these really show how much you truly enjoy what you do and how knowledgeable you’ve become since your earlier videos. Informative, entertaining, and relaxing to watch/listen to. Another great video, Eoin. 👏🏻🙂 side note, seeing the dresser in the background makes me excited for the dresser restoration videos to start as well. 🤗
@ice_stormz_12Ай бұрын
I started making my first handle yesterday..... either Im really really bad or you just make this look easy. :)
@maxrooferАй бұрын
A breath of fresh air you get fed up of watching the workshop machinists good on ya Eoin
@craigjaco80965 ай бұрын
Congrats on quitting nail biting. Been struggling my whole life with it and finally think I have it beat. Keep up the good work!
@ernestkhalimov95604 ай бұрын
My favorite thing about Eoin is he gives me an old timey feel. Keep going Eoin!
@LittleGreyWolfForge4 ай бұрын
What
@crimsonfolf4 ай бұрын
I gotta say. You single handedly got me to try wood working in highschool right now. I love it and i owe this beautuful nightstand i made to your videos. Cheers mate and keep up the videos!
@hiellsАй бұрын
furry?
@guble87374 ай бұрын
I am so glad I ran into this fellow. I already had a want to woodwork but now I have a need to woodwork. I watch these videos because I have learned so much more from them. This tutorial is a prime example of a great lesson on replacing an axe handle, which I actually need to do with my axe! Thank you for your work, pal!
@HazzardThom5 ай бұрын
Great timing! I'm about to take up after my Grandfather in making axe handles and I missed learning from him as he passed when I was a child. I've collected most his tools, having been left in a wet basement and barn for over 20 years, I'll need to restore each piece and am grateful to have found your channel as you're teaching me about every thing I'm need to do. He was a devout Ash-tian as well, most of his axes I could find have had their handles beat near or clean off so I've already got over 6 axe heads awaiting restoration and pairing to a handle. Like myself, my Grandfather was keen for his axe and did a lot of the work on the house and log camps he built with his double-bitted axe, including some of the best archways I've seen. I appreciate the time you've put in to not only sharing and teaching knowledge that I'd be hard pressed to have found elsewhere, but also you've kinda given me a link to the past to revive a family heritage. Awesome work and thank you!
@TheElf_Online5 ай бұрын
I wish you luck in your journey! I’m no woodworker or toolsmith, just here for the good vibes, but I think keeping the history of those tools going is a fantastic thing.
@topopurrito53974 ай бұрын
Good luck to you! I hope you will be very successful and make some wonderful handles!
@petedenton94344 ай бұрын
Loving the long form (not live streamed) content. I know it takes more time to produce but it's great stuff.
@scotranney84565 күн бұрын
I've watched a thousand wood working tutorials without lifting a saw until this one. I needed an axe handle, followed this vid and the handle came out beautiful. I only had black mulberry as far as seasoned wood goes so we'll see how long it lasts, maybe not really appropriate for an axe, but works for now. I used some small pieces of purple heart I had sitting around for the end pieces. Thanks for the vid!
@Jumpshot_James775 ай бұрын
Love the vids man. I watch almost everyday. Love from Michigan USA
@EoinReardon5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that lad
@kiteleyand5 ай бұрын
Same here: I also live in Michigan...keep up the great work@@EoinReardon !
@tumaijajajaja5 ай бұрын
He's so close to 1 million I can taste it.
@ataylor90845 ай бұрын
Super excited! I’ve always love creating with traditional methods, and you hit the nail on the head with this one
@Toastie13055 ай бұрын
What an unbelievably skilled individual you are sir! Ive got an old carpenter's axe that im unable to rehandle... Ive tried everything, but im sure this video's going to help a ton!
@Zizwizwee5 ай бұрын
I was just about to do research on side axes after learning about them from your content! Thanks for the explanation!
@Osigot3 ай бұрын
I love your non-chronological order of the story 🙃
@isitnotwrittenthat16803 ай бұрын
Always good to see this sort of stuff and it's a handy little tutorial. I really love the sort of rambling style, it fits the topic well
@ExploringSagas5 ай бұрын
Going to study in Ireland abroad for 4 months, starting in August. Looking forward to it. You got any must-see places ideas?
@IronGalaxy_Gamer5 ай бұрын
You should definitely check out leap castle!
@Biffo3165 ай бұрын
Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin or if you can drive you can get to Clonmacnoise (probably butchered that tbh) it's an old monastery in Co. Offaly.
@jamesmoore45725 ай бұрын
Go to the hill of Tara or bunratty castle
@nathanloupee93375 ай бұрын
Dublin
@drunklittlesheep4 ай бұрын
Eoin's workshop
@tschnipp5 ай бұрын
Good evening Eoin. Me, Bering a metal working guy, only using wood if I absolutely needed to, as I was never able to do something good with the powertools on hand, came into woodworking trough your lovely shorts and videos. Using handrails took away a lot of the concerns I always had. Seeing you do more of an actual „Tutorial“ style Videos is something I like a lot. Greetings from good ol germany 😊
@johnthomas-vy3th5 ай бұрын
Bricklayers can't work below 2 degrees because ice forms between the mortar and brick stopping then from chemically binding together, the whole wall can blow down , water based wood glue I assume must have the same properties in close to zero degree weather,hence why the glue failed first time around , love watching your uploads , nice seeing old crafts and methods still being used today in 2024 👍
@dave-qh7qr5 ай бұрын
This video was very informative and well done. Thank you! I really prefer this formate instead of the shorts. Like seeing you “working” in your shop. Again great video.
@Miningman234 ай бұрын
Was looking for a tutorial on how to make one last year but couldn’t find a good one glad you posted one
@aceme95144 ай бұрын
Amazing work! It's so nice to see a man so skilled and passionate at his trade
@clumpybrain18585 ай бұрын
Eoin, I have never been in awe of someone ever before. I absolutely love your videos, charm, and the way you express yourself. Wish I'd found you earlier, you surely are someone to look up to, mate! Keep up your great work, as a creative person myself it's always a pleasure to watch you videos Greetings from austria :-)
@seriksson9721Ай бұрын
A very good detailed and clear explanation, you are tempted to try it yourself. It turned out very nice and probably durable.
@davidebenkamp3655 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this I’ve been trying to make handles.
@seanthefox31595 ай бұрын
Beautiful Job. Very well explained 👌👍🏼
@samsinterests4 ай бұрын
Great video man, lots of time and effort has obviously gone into this and it is appreciated
@user-zc4lf2jc7w4 ай бұрын
I just hafted my first axe handle yesterday. You make amazing content and have inspired me
@clementinechristenson4 ай бұрын
My brother used to make handles for his tools and watching you reminds me of him... he loved doing that so much.. hes been gone two years now x PS your accent is very easy on the ear, I hope you dont mind me saying that. Easy to listen to your tutorial which showed great skill indeed!
@hal82264 ай бұрын
Love your content brother, and love seeing you use that axe wax made in the state I live in really cool!
@donaldbedore3026Ай бұрын
You do a great job ,Real great stuff
@overlyskinned3 ай бұрын
class video thanks. That half finished axe handle in my workshop might just see the light of day yet!
@benhiggins8114 ай бұрын
Brass rivets would look class in the teak end
@Solid_Jackson4 ай бұрын
Awesome video as usual, great content delivered in an original way 🤩
@markysparkable14 ай бұрын
10 out of 10 , excellent tutorial, all the best
@MatthewDevries-qg8zq4 ай бұрын
Great stuff. You make me giggle
@smalldairyfarmerirish3 ай бұрын
Wow brilliant really enjoyed 👏
@mikenormandy92504 ай бұрын
Love my Shinto Rasp (thanks to you, Eoin! Rough or fine, it’ll hack away material OR finely tune. Just depends on your own pressure and technique. Love the Japanese woodworking methods and tools!
@jensenhawkins2168Ай бұрын
This man will be teaching me how to make my own drum sticks soon😂
@hiellsАй бұрын
love the handle shape used it on my own
@AmericansWillRise4 ай бұрын
Nice job, sir!!
@Mori_oop5 ай бұрын
New vid! I’m excited
@pedroclaro78223 ай бұрын
I was gonna make myself a shavehorse, but drawknives aren’t traditional here in Portugal, and I don’t see you using yours anyways so I’ll stick to the vice, clamps, planes, rasps and files I already have. It’s easy to think you need this or that on hobby woodworking
@ClearSkiesGM3 ай бұрын
Gonna be honest, your quip about oiling once a day for a week could make for an excellent T-shirt!
@user-jq3pq8nh1j5 ай бұрын
Very nice 👍
@guyhilldon5 ай бұрын
This channel us underrated
@TOOL_TECHNICAL4 ай бұрын
Good timing for a video like this, I got this old hammer that has over time become my favorite over newer steel and fiberglass styles. It's got a standard hammer face on one side of the head and a rubber mallet on the other... the handle is starting to crack away. I was going to possibly replace the handle with american hickory but maybe ash is a better choice. Either way well done 👍
@vincentscannell50275 ай бұрын
great video eoin keep up the good work
@EoinReardon5 ай бұрын
Thanks Vincent
@Random_quotes0524 ай бұрын
I'll have a go at it
@happypotato14505 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, it's all coming together 😎
@jasondarling06292 ай бұрын
Just subscribed. And now i need a draw knife!!
@fakename85035 ай бұрын
Hi from Australia
@sirtherkelsenАй бұрын
thank you
@ryanlewis22605 ай бұрын
Hey that axe wax is made in my state how neat
@bobbyb160720 күн бұрын
Love your work. What brand is your flatcap, I'd like buy one
@Baz095 ай бұрын
Good man yerself Eoinyer a fair decent Cork man.
@lyndseyb48525 ай бұрын
If you're looking for a new project a dugout canoe would be good viewing, it's on my list but can't see it happening for sometime and would be interesting to see how it goes and it won't be long until the good weather is apon us so we won't have to wait too long for the maiden voyage... I do love the handles thou,.. 😊
@johnthomas-vy3th5 ай бұрын
He did make a coracle boat around a year ago, started with a circle of wooden stakes hammered into the ground , I recommend that video
@ten2095 ай бұрын
Do you have recommendations on where to get hand tools? The rasp you keep going on about, for example? Love the videos! -a beginner woodworker, Georgia, USA
@muhhoiny10 күн бұрын
i've made an ax head before its really fun
@THEY_SEE_ME_ROLLING2 ай бұрын
i would love to follow a tutorial for a welsh love spoon ❤
@SamlSchulze11045 ай бұрын
That reminds me why my father had a long lead pencil. Had my head scratching until now.
@CharacterMatterz5 ай бұрын
Cheers 🍺
@michaelwillson68475 ай бұрын
That's a wicked video and wicked sharp axe. What do u think of the parkside sharpening station any good?? I've seen it few times but considered buying it but not yet. 🏴👍
@swgard15 ай бұрын
You were talking about simpler tools for finding center line, you can get pretty accurate with a scale/rule that’s in millimeter or 32nds of an inch… line up an edge with the 1in or 1cm line instead of the end of the rule for higher accuracy
@swgard15 ай бұрын
Im guessing you already know of how accurate you get reading imbetween lines on a rule as a seasoned woodworker, but I’ve met plenty of people who don’t
@brandonsteider39404 ай бұрын
Can you show more about how you make the wedges?
@davidosullivan34324 ай бұрын
the oil in teak makes it hard to glue a rub of white sprits would help.
@jerseattle07225 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@AgedandEclectic5 ай бұрын
Howdy Eoin!
@EoinReardon5 ай бұрын
Scraick
@AgedandEclectic5 ай бұрын
@@EoinReardon what’s that mean? lol
@SFoX5 ай бұрын
THEEEERE HE ISSSS the 4:3 wood working genius
@meirionevans51375 ай бұрын
Lyndsey Doyle, what a beaut! Shinto rasps, where can i buy one?
@lawsonium4 ай бұрын
Careful using the belt grinder to sharpen. If you heat the blade too much you can remove the temper in the steel.
@iarlaith_Lynch105 ай бұрын
How ya now
@marcelus7527 күн бұрын
1 milion subscribers wow
@taifu137815 ай бұрын
Noticed you have triple Layers on the torso, how do you feel about flannel/blanket lined jeans?
@hal82264 ай бұрын
Hey Eoin, so I was trying to use a that draw knife/spoke shave for building a shovel handle and the wood I used was oak, the issue I had was it kept chipping out significant amounts of material. Was I trying to shave off too much material? Thanks for the content!
@daviddevine17574 ай бұрын
If ye have any of them hatchet handle templates id buy one 👍
@KrIsTiNxxoxx4 ай бұрын
Boiled linseed oil? Stepping up lol
@kieran7644 ай бұрын
Hi Dude, I am looking for a Greenland paddle, is this something you could make for me? if soo, please reach out to discuss the idea… Many thanks for your time
@superwavess4 ай бұрын
When the axe wood is semi-green, does it risk cracking when further drying out?
@elliottprehn63424 ай бұрын
Have you accidentally hurt yourself in the process of making something? If so did it change your process going forward and safety precautions?
@joeofnotrades2 ай бұрын
Is WD not sponsoring you any more?
@charlottedean22054 ай бұрын
Are you using boiled linseed oil for all ur projects? Isnt it full of lead?
@Joker521863 ай бұрын
I have a bearded hatchet from Cold Steel but a replacement handle but it doesn't fit right I was wondering how much one would be for my bearded tomahawk
@mtty19884 ай бұрын
The sheath will also protect you the user. If you put a put a box or put it somewhere, you’re not gonna cut yourself.
@sole1292 ай бұрын
do you know why it is called danish oil? greatings from a clueless dane
@CalmFriend94028 күн бұрын
would it be possible to use walnut instead of teak wood since i cant find any teak and its rare
@wood_switch4 ай бұрын
Hey lad, I'm a Canadian shepherd and I had a shepherd's hook made for me by my farrier but it's up to me to put a handle on it... I'm no stranger to wood working but I can't figure out how to get a handle inside this type of tool... it has a tube sort of, that the handle slides into... what do I do?!
@nelly59544 ай бұрын
I have a decent-sized offcut of ash from a while ago and a rusty hatchet head, and I'd like to try making my first axe handle. Trouble, is the grain is near parallel to the eventual blade. Is this a major issue, given that I'm mostly just trying to get some practice for now?
@krychuzbychu5 ай бұрын
ever though about hand saw being not straght i mean up vs down eage /side?
@user-nu6mj7zo1q5 ай бұрын
How can you tell when the wood is ready moisture wise? You mention you left some to dry and be prepared, is there a way you can tell?
@EoinReardon5 ай бұрын
You can buy a moisture meter. This ash had a 20% moisture conte t
@user-nu6mj7zo1q5 ай бұрын
Lovely, thank you! Keep up the wonderful work!
@Baz095 ай бұрын
20% Is the best moisture content for woodworking it takes half a year to air season softwood but put a cloth or cover up the end grain with paint or you will get end splits.
@LightSpinAngler4 ай бұрын
Can I ask why danish oil and wax and then linseed oil?
@miguelruiz46134 ай бұрын
You should get yourself a mechanical carpenter's pencil for the hard to reach places
@theradioactiveplayer34613 ай бұрын
what's that spray bottle you're using? Some kind of special oil, or just WD40?
@Lortafant_of_Norway4 ай бұрын
How many hours does it typical take to make a handle like this?