A while back I had surgery and laid in bed recouping and found this video. Maybe two years ago. I’ve been back to this video 30 times since, I store the link in my notes. This fella’s technical prowess and care is tremendous, I’ve learned quite a lot from it. He’s on the younger side too, I appreciate there being a representative of my generation that lives like this. Props!

Bar none, one of the BEST, WELL-TAUGHT, comprehensive videos on the internet! I could watch you all day!!! Thank you, sir, for SHARING your craft!!! A TRUE craftsman!! Because of people like YOU, this craft will go on for generations!! 🪓🌲🪓🌲

You're not long winded, you are thorough and it's appreciated!

I like when a craftsman explains what he's doing and why. It becomes a teaching video as well as a demonstration. Well done Sir

BY FAR the most informative restoration/build video I've seen. Thanks for the GREAT information! You sir are a true craftsman.

You are someone who actually wants to pass on knowledge, thank you so much!

Hey Brother...you are a great teacher. I have learned very useful, very helpful information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I don't know who may complain about the length of your videos, but they🖤 are simply wrong. You have no need to apologize about anything. You are to be admired for your skills and abilities and your generosity in teaching us. 👏👏👏

Man....what a truly helpful and insightful video. Same goes for you sharpening video;) keep the good videos coming!

Everything I know I learned looking over someone's shoulder. Thanks for taking the time to try and teach us some basic skills. Beautiful Job I enjoy what your doing thanks

Best video that I Saw this week.

Great job. I would pay 100 bucks for that craftsmanship. That handle is beautiful

Thoroughly enjoyed with a morning pipe full of Peterson Old Dublin and a few cups of coffee. Have a great day

Properly restore? No. I witnessed a text-book, golden standard restoration of that ax into a piece of art. You are a man of many skills and talents and I am glad i found your channel.

That beard is so majestic

I would have never considered reprofiling the entire bottom of the axe to make it look more appealing. You all are awesome!

Fantastic learning video. Your explanations are exactly the same as my Dad's when he taught me how to make a handle and hang an axe 50 years ago. Really enjoyed it.

All I'm going to say too you amazing. So glad see you back .

Just watched about 10 axe restoration videos, and this is the best. I appreciate your methods & explanations.

And I always thought putting a new handle in and grinding the rough edges off and putting a fair edge on was good enough. I'm 69 and I learn something every day. Thanks for the video 👍 excellent as usual 😁

I have seen a fair number of hatchet heads that looked as bad as this one did before you restored it.(Some farmers I knew did not treat their tools very well. Most of them, actually.) The thought of abusing a hatchet in such a way makes my teeth hurt -- as does the gall it takes to ask for $35.00 for such a damaged tool. Nevertheless, I appreciate why you purchased it for this video. It became a very good "teaching tool". This is excellent restoration and redesign work. You now have a nice "Viking" hatchet 😎, not to mention that the handle alone is a thing of beauty. As always, it is a great pleasure simply to watch you use your tools and to hear you teach about them -- interesting, informative, and impressive. Thank you for this video. P.S. As I watched you set the wedge in the hatchet head, I was reminded of what my uncle told me: "Tap in the wedge until it starts to talk back. Then you're done." Good advice.

good presentation, you would be excellent giving seminars

I know this was a couple of years ago but, great save and restoration very well executed indeed. Razor sharp too. I guess it has served you very well over the last couple of years ? Unless of course you sold it for maybe a small profit ?? Lovely bit of work from someone who knows his tools and trade/ passion. A pleasure to watch and learn. Thanks Les.

I’m laughing over here, because I think I just found the man that is my equal: a SURGEON with a grinder 😂 Most days the boss calls me up and says “Hey Bud, can you fire up the Russian Lathe (my angle grinder) and do X for me?” Anyway, from a fellow American, Ax aficionado & restoration guy, GREAT video, Exceptional work and I’m glad I found you channel. Sub’d.

Thank you. We learned a lot. Great videographer too! Ron and Sandy

Gorgi Armen Excellent presentation, I enjoy what your doing thanks, by the way I am Wooden shoe last maker.

That's the best looking hand carved handle I have ever seen. Nice work.

Bought an old rusty axe head for $2 the other day I want to restore it toghether with my son and bond with him.❤ Exceptional good tips and tricks we can use once we start our project. 😊

Absolute pure unadulterated craftsmanship & workmanship 👏👏👏👌👍 from across the pond 🇬🇧👍

You did this old axe justice.......great job

OUTSTANDING PROJECT!! Very thorough in detail, kept it interesting and educational! KUDOS to Camera Operator as well!! Perfect visuals! You have a new FAN here now!!

Excellent Job Learned a lot I recently accursed 3 ax’s in roughy shape that were given to me. The gentleman was going to throw them in the trash. He gave them to me. So I am in the process of restoring them to there former glory

Amazing job, great tips keep up the work brother

Content is right up my alley! THANK YOU! GREAT INFORMATION! SUBBED! Greetings from the PNW 🇺🇸 🌲🪓🌲🪓🌲🪓🌲🪓

That was fantastic, subscribed!

I bet that feels great in the hand !!

I have gotten some good stuff on ebay, but I was laughing when you were talking about how much you paid and how much a guy thought that piece of junk was worth. But you proved the mind is the best tool and you turned that piece of junk into a masterpiece of art and function...bravo and kudos, Maestro! 👏

Great video. Since you love the spoke shave so much, we'd love to see a video on them and how to maintain them. Advice on brands as well as styles would be awesome.

You knocked it out of the park with this video! I just picked up an old axe head yesterday and though I have hung many, I’m sure glad I ran across this very well done video for inspiration.

I have about 5 axe heads outside I’ve wanted to hang. Have waited about 1 year because wasn’t exactly sure how to lay them out. This was so incredibly helpful and simply stated. Really nice video! Will be trying this out tomorrow.

great video. well detailed and explained ! you have great skills.

Awsome video sir ,I really learned alot f try om watching you today,thanks so much

You do a great job , I thank you for sharing these skills that would be lost if not for people like you .

Thank you, you have answered so many questions I have had in the past. I will probably watch this multiple times just to get everything I can from it.

Your skill and educational quality is excellent. Thank you for a professional and knowledgable presentation.

Outstanding videos thank you for posting.

Your a very talented craftsman. Enjoyed an Learned thanks

Such a useful information, thank you!

I truly appreciate the detail you put into explaining the physics behind every shape. It's great to fully understand the time-tested design of such a historic tool. Again, thanks for sharing all of this with us!

I've Bought Old wooden Handled Tools & Restored Them By Sanding Them Down & Puttind Shelack On Them. & They Looked Like Brandnew.

I could definitely hear the wedge bottoming out. You inspired me to go outside and make an axe handle today also.

You answered my temper question as I was opening the comments to ask about temper, with that grinder. I've done my share of pocket knives, that way.

A little trick I use to fit the head is to use a pencil to color the inside of the hole. The color will transfer to the wood and allow you to see exactly where you need to remove material. Great video!

Man what you taught in this one video with all those vital points should be taught in university at least as two major courses. You made my day. Thanks a million 🪓

Wow! He took that throwaway ex head and made a valuable tool, that is so awesome. Ordered my spokeshave last night, ther were options, but I went ahead and ordered the one that looked like yours. Thank you.

You are a true craftsman. Thanks for the video

This was a great video and although I hang a few I learned how to fine tune my process Thank you for the time you spent on this

Thanks for the teaching. Well spoken and illustrated with application. Thank you sir.

I know very little I do know I love wood ha my point is your shared knowledge and pointers are awesome appreciate you sharing

Beautiful handwork.Unique piece.Thank you.

Very nice work. Keep talking, it’s always interesting..

I'm 26 and have been using estoring axes since I was a small boy and this is the best tutorial I have ever seen. Really Glad I found you're channel.

Enjoyed it, I’m sure most didn’t realize the different tempers on a single axe head.... understanding a tool is needed to properly use it and not abuse it!

this guys ridiculously good! Thanks man!

I just came across your channel by accident and I so glad I did. Yes it was worth the 35.00 you paid for it.....that is because your minds eye went to work and you could see the potential! I loved your video from start to finish my brother! You have found another loyal subscriber!

I just watched the whole video, now I know how to make a ax handle I just dont how to get the ambition to do so, good show....

JUST Found , L & S'ed . THANKS - excellent presentation , ESPECIALLY the narration . Understanding the thought process as you progress thru the restoration is CRUCIAL for our understanding of that process . So MANY avoid offering up their insights as they go , and if we're gonna benefit from the real experience behind the process , we have to know what the thinking is , at each step . THANKS for the narration , and THANKS for the excellent presentation ! All the BEST from Texas ! - - Chuck .

Great video on the restoration of the axe head. New design and the way that your refurbished it outstanding me and my son enjoyed watching his video together. He was very impressed on how you did the handle we have a couple of honing broad axes that we need to rehandle so now he's all into making his own handle

This is by far the best video explaining everything! Add one of your sharpening videos (I’m assuming you do have a few, as I’m new to the channel) and it’s perfect! I am fairly new to ace handling, making and woodworking in general. As an electrician I would like to think I’m genuinely handy LOL, and watching videos like yours, you really encourage great craftsmanship, even on a budget! Overtime, you acquire the tools you will need to do all this. Antique shops and yard sales along with FB and Offerup are excellent ways to get a lot of items (trust me, the older is usually better as the quality is the reason they lasted so long!) thanks for the inspiration (even if I’m late to the party) LOL

Verdadeira obra de arte! Parabéns pelo seu trabalho!

awesome lots of very useful information. love your videos. always looking for the next one. many blessings smiles to you and your partner. Buen Camino Asta Luego

Nice work. I look forward to all your new videos, please keep on sharing your journey.

Excellent work and fantastically articulate informational delivery of an instructional video. Thank you.

Best video I’ve seen on the subject!

Solid handcraft, no point in hurrying it up unnecessarily

Great video. I restored an old shingle axe. Bought the handle but did the fitting just like you showed. Only problem was I didn’t tape the blade, 4 stitches later I got Er done😂

I have a norlund hatchet that's well worn, what a great video, I wish I had skill like this

Добър учител добър майстор много скромен и добър човек .

You might want to visit some yard sales and flee markets. I usually see broken hammers and axes for a few dollars. That said, thanks for all your knowledge of restoring such an axe. It may inspire me to start repairing some of the numerous dead hammers I've collected over the years.

Turned out fantastic! Nice work!

Best tutorial on YT!

Very informative, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Amazing work as always!

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!!!

I've made several axe handles out of Osage. Super strong, durable, resistant to rot and smoother grain than Hickory. I love it. You're the only other person I've seen mention Osage.

Great job on the video

Outstanding work and presentation.

Great video . Best I’ve seen in a while . ✅

That was pretty awesome, that handle was great

Great video mister! A wealth of knowledge is gained by watching this one. I'm getting ready to restore a right and a left bevel pair of broad axes that came from my great great grandfather, I will definatly credit you in my upcoming video. Nice work I subscribed

Excellent video, I learned a lot watching it. Greetings from Argentina

I really enjoyed that! Was thorough and well explained at every step. I'm restoring an old rusty hatchet as my first restoration project, but with less tools... and this was full of great advice. Definitely worth a sub!

Glad I stumbled across this video. A friend gave me a double bladed ax head, and another ax head very similar to what you purchased. I need to make and put handles on them. thank syou for the video.

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks, and hello from Gympie Australia 🇦🇺

Excellent video sir very informative, didn't know a softer wedge is actually better. The head is now like an English elwell pattern- been around 100 years or so!

Excellent presentation and procedures...you sir, are appreciated and a very knowledgeable person. Thanx for sharing!✌👌👍

Love your videos, I was a bit late watching this one but have now and enjoyed it. You have some great tips that I pick up and learn from plus just enjoyable to watch in general, Thankyou. Hope you guys enjoyed your road trip too that I just watched. Have a great day cheers from NZ🇳🇿

Good video,learned a lot thanks .

Can’t wait to giving it a try for myself. Thanks.

Amazing talent. You turned something most people would toss out into a really useful item that looks great. The temper is something that I struggle with understanding. You said that you consistently cooled it in between cutting. Can you tell me just how often you quenched it as it was cut to shape?. Excellent video. I really enjoyed it.thamks

Awesome tutorial! Best one I have seen yet. Thanks!