Old Axe Restoration

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6 жыл бұрын

I found a 3 old axe/hatchet heads for a few euros. I thought restoring one of them would be a nice practice since I've never re-handled an axe. In hindsight I probably should have removed the rust with electrolysis, but the axe head had a lot of dents so I probably would have sanded it anyways. I might try that on some of the other axe heads I bought when I get around to it. What do you think? I would be happy to hear any tips since this was my first try on doing something like this.
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@OddTinkering 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, nearly 5000 of you out there already! Currently at 4934 subscribers and counting (for those reading this in the future). First of all, thank you all for watching my videos and subscribing to the channel. What should I make in my 5000 subscriber video? I have a few interesting ideas I've been thinking, but cool ideas will always be taken into consideration.

@NicoKupfer 5 жыл бұрын

you have now 130k. What happened? :D

@Hehdhdhzss 5 жыл бұрын

@@NicoKupfer now 243k

@Tunapie 4 жыл бұрын

now 385k. Good job sir.

@mytinyworkshop1213 4 жыл бұрын

Now nearly 500k. I like the style of this video. Keep up the good work.

@calvinf9218 4 жыл бұрын

Nearly 800,000 now :)

@oshioze 3 жыл бұрын

Started by watching your newer videos before I stumbled onto these older ones and I’m very glad that you removed the background music

@brandonlee9079 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, newer clips w.o music make me very comfortable

@medicbabe2ID 2 жыл бұрын

This isn't bad as far as background music goes. Nothing I'd mute. I prefer the sound of the machines & metal but at least he has taste. 😉

@pigpen3499 5 жыл бұрын

I liked your video, I dont know much (at all) about wood working and I will not criticize, I enjoyed your video. Nice work.

@AlexGTAgamer 2 жыл бұрын

That axe would make a great wall mounted display piece for sure.

@johnwilliams7102 4 жыл бұрын

No expert here - but looks beautiful and I enjoyed the ending scene outdoors.

@666toysoldier 5 ай бұрын

I've cleaned up, sharpened, and re-handled several axes and hatchets. All were purchased at yard sales for under $5. I use ash and oak for handles, make them straight, for greater strength, and cut the foot straight, so you can easily reseat the head if necessary by holding upright and striking a hard surface. With tools, I'm more about use than appearance.

@robertsaca3512 Жыл бұрын

Handle is about 6-12 inches too short and not properly affixed to the head because it's not seated in the eye sufficiently. But the head came up well and the timber for the handle looks gorgeous.

@RayKingz 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible how things turn out, they are amazing.

@frankt6906 5 жыл бұрын

Fun practice piece. Thanks for posting.

@onestepatatime2346 3 жыл бұрын

Buckin Billy Ray Smith is a legend at fitting axe handles. One gets better with practice. Split some wood with the axe to see if the head stays put. Good effort sir.

@mikemcnice3868 5 жыл бұрын

If it's just for decoration then the axe is fine. Don't use it though - either the oak handle is going to crack or the head comes off. A 1000 gram axe needs a finer handle.

@lukemix6463 4 жыл бұрын

Abner Lozada well mike is right. The axe head is not seated properly on the handle. There shouldn’t be a shoulder for the the axe head to sit on. It should be a tapper so the head can slide down on it more.

@Frankowillo 3 жыл бұрын

@@certifiedrooster : Professional my arse! He just jumped on the current popular KZfaq flavour of "Tool Restore". Almost every one of those newcomer clowns has a Patreon page.

@Shapoopy28 5 жыл бұрын

That head is definitely going to fly off. There should be no space in the eye of the axe head. The wood should be pressed firmly against all sides.

@arayan83079 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Hill bummer to see him go through all that and then see the gap at the end!

@CajunFloridian 4 жыл бұрын

It won't fly off, yeah the ideal perfect way would be touching on all areas but that doesn't mean it will fly off... I have a 15 year old axe that has small gaps and is sturdy as a rock.

@joshtemple3621 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely not the right way to hang the axe. The head itself cane out great though.

@Simon-bu4kc 4 жыл бұрын

well depending on the shape of the eye. since the eye gets tighter towards the front and back, the axe can't really go anywhere, unless the wedge comes loose. also I never experienced an axe head flying of from one hit to the next, usually it's a process of getting looser and looser...

@user-yx9bs8zo5q 2 жыл бұрын

Good work. But yes, it's ideal for the wedge to be as long as the eye, not just the kerf. That would fix the front of the eye. A metal wedge would of helped push material to the other end of the eye as well.

@TheApoohneicie 5 жыл бұрын

This is so satisfying to me. Seeing old rusty things brought back to life.❤️

@Glockenstein0869 4 жыл бұрын

For your first time restoring an axe I thought you did a remarkable job. I doubt if any of the keyboard commandos could have done better with their first time-despite what they may have you believe. Of course, there were some good suggestions by viewers, but you will always have to sift through the trolling to find them. Keep up the good work!

@thomasmanders255 Жыл бұрын

@Len Ala nah he just defending the bloke who's done a great job for his first time restoration 👊🏼

@bluegrassoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job and very informative video! Thanks for sharing my friend and God bless!

@SmokeNUFC Жыл бұрын

Got 3 vintage axes on the way I plan to restore them too thanks for the inspiration.. I haven't got most of those fancy power tools just a dewemel tool the rest are hand tools wish me luck lol

@georgeshelton6281 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing that this log cutting hatchet didn't need MC51 rust remover to be revamped. It also needed a new wooden handle. Sometimes, this hatchet reminded me of the Bally Midway video arcade game machine called Timber!

@TylerSnyder305 5 жыл бұрын

You cut the kerf way too deep. 3/4 the depth of the eye is the proper way to kerf the tongue of a tool haft.

@taco6886 3 жыл бұрын

@Owen Dejong well I’m pretty sure he’s helping him

@JayCeeSquared 3 жыл бұрын

just found your channel recently and WHOA, amazing that you did this with only 5000 subs, since your at almost 2 million now sheesh!

@notquitechaos6705 3 жыл бұрын

love the shape of the handle

@louielouie22 3 жыл бұрын

What great work. 👍

@1longrange 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question, why don't use something to remove the corrosion first, such as vinegar evapo-rust? Learning the process and want to know why folks use certain methods. The Axe looks great.

@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co 2 жыл бұрын

I can't speak for Odd Tinkering, but there are so many ways to remove rust that you can't really judge someone for using a technique they're more comfortable with.

@tinadriskell4469 Жыл бұрын

I think the more intricate pieces are easier to clean with acid or such. Simple pieces like this you CAN go straight to sanding if you want, but you don't have to. Dealers choice.

@tcl5853 4 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, you did a wonderful job making the handle and cleaning up the axe head. But hafting job is subpar.

@MrDelibocek 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@rexraptor1094 2 жыл бұрын

This man can do anything

@felixlopez1754 4 жыл бұрын

Would it be okay to use a wire wheel if I dont have a grinder?

@odinson8552 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve got old rusted axe I want to restore, can anyone suggest the type of grinding/sanding/polishing discs I would need to get it looking shiny and new

@tommybearden1670 5 жыл бұрын

Soak it in white vinegar overnight maybe a bit longer depending on how much rust then use a billow pad to get the rest looks like new almost after that

@red_kettle Жыл бұрын

doing something similar and was looking for ideas great job

@ronalddonaldson3364 5 жыл бұрын

The right kind of and the correct use of the grinder wheel and polishing wheels, makes all of the difference. You don't want to.cut too deep.with that.angle grinder.

@FireOfJagz 5 жыл бұрын

10:44 that was really eyebrow raising to me

@GurpreetKaur-mv1sq 3 жыл бұрын

This is where quarantine has led me today

@wingednomad8423 3 жыл бұрын

Well atleast you aren't doing Meth.

@tinadriskell4469 Жыл бұрын

Lol!!

@kevinburgess6112 2 жыл бұрын

nice video, thanks for sharing, 👍 i love the wood grain, was that a type of ash used on the handle

@VisinskiRadoviBeograd 4 жыл бұрын

Work is what is important, not the success.

@Pfaelzerbub1234 5 жыл бұрын

Sehr schön geworden!

@taillights1831 5 жыл бұрын

What striping bits did he use? And what kind of sand paper for the metal

@lushika1219 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry l'm intrested in this restoration can you link me the first 3 disk you use to clear the axe?

@XaLoiVlog Жыл бұрын

My grandfather left me an American-made ax. and I'm keeping it as a very valuable keepsake. ash wood is an optimal choice for the handle of the ax☺

@markc6207 5 жыл бұрын

Hickory or dogwood for handle would be the best.

@OddTinkering 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I used ash on my latest handle. That's more available to me.

@APHRODITEEEEEE 5 жыл бұрын

I got it! A gold cast handle instead! lol

@to_a_nico 4 жыл бұрын

it's beautiful

@rafaelsuarezblanco7681 5 жыл бұрын

Maestro qué bien le ha quedado el trabajo con el hacha un saludo regalamelo

@sawwas4677 11 ай бұрын

what brushes did you use in your drill press tro polish the axe? nice job by the way

@mistersmith3986 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent job friend

@erroleabrown4317 4 жыл бұрын

What a grand Axe, beautifully done..

@gcruishank9663 2 жыл бұрын

Curious to know what grit you’re using on the belt sander?

@EweTubio 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. What do you use to prevent from re rusting? Please

@tiffanykessel7350 5 жыл бұрын

I would also like to know what would be a good coating

@theone2-three438 5 жыл бұрын

Use a coating use frequently clean after use and store in a place with low humidity or water content also if rusting reoccurs put it in vinegar for 24 hours or so and clean off

@EweTubio 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying I do old tool and machinery restoration, and so many. Not wanting to have to do the protection all the time. I’m trialing (Penetrol) clear coat to protect from re-rusting

@carll.freemanjr.9867 3 жыл бұрын

Rub it with some 3 in 1 oil dude, thin coat will do fine. Just re-treat after heavy use before storing for long period of time.

@josephpilmanphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I made an axe like this when I was 10 years old well my dad was at work I still use it today.

@Kompaspatuha 4 жыл бұрын

yeaaah love it

@fordwaters8335 5 жыл бұрын

I love a good piece of hickory. ......Clint Eastwood

@louc940 5 жыл бұрын

What was that polisher bit you used in the drill I'd like to get one. Cleaned up nice.

@nukeboy27 4 жыл бұрын

they sell similar ones at harbor freight for cheap. Comes with a bolt and waser to put in the chuck. Personally i put it on my angle grinder that spins to 10,000 and but the polishing wheel is only rated for 5,000 so that was an interesting confetti all over the place. It does work though

@VeradonaRestoration 5 жыл бұрын

Nice !

@jayloftus9206 4 жыл бұрын

I would have used a draw knife to shape that handle. Next, the handle is too short for that size of an axe blade. Lastly, the wedge should always go the same as the grain the handle. P.S. always handsaw the handle split for wedge.

@willmcminn9192 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a little late. The grain is also off by about 15 degrees. None of the grain runs the full length.

@tomverin5140 2 жыл бұрын

Great ! Do you remember what kind of wood you used to realize the handle ? Merci 😉

@samueldougoud3289 2 жыл бұрын

On dirait du chêne.

@QuestOtter 2 жыл бұрын

I bet the best part is using/selling the things he made after getting for like 2 dollars

@dariusbecks3356 3 жыл бұрын

what did you rub the handel in to make it look like that

@annpersson3715 3 жыл бұрын

i think its satisfayng when you remove rust from an axe

@enzorosati9727 4 жыл бұрын

Bravissimo Pero vorrei sapere che tipo di legno è colla adoperi Grazie....... Aspetto

@Xxfireflame27xX 4 жыл бұрын

gotta love vids i can watch in class with no sound

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Amanzing restoration! Greetings from Brasil!

@fahrikaplan2249 3 жыл бұрын

Will that not re-rust? Is there a finish that can be used to protect the steel whilst keeping that same shiny bare steel look?

@tinadriskell4469 Жыл бұрын

Try paste wax. Not fancy, but it works. And yes it will rust if you don't oil or wax it.

@NSResponder 3 жыл бұрын

9:10 that's a job for a spokeshave. Filing to shape an axe handle is way too much work.

@jasonpitts895 5 жыл бұрын

You should have way more subs, great work

@OddTinkering 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DaVeganZombie 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the intro editing. Wish I saw that more. At 4am the music was nice too

@TrevorGregory-gs4dn 5 жыл бұрын

I loved this video already just 1 min into it 😂 I love this guys enthusiasm

@mrbajz 4 жыл бұрын

Snyggt! Vart i Sverige bor du?

@joshuaborovich3440 2 жыл бұрын

what was the first disk you used?

@duett445 3 жыл бұрын

En Claus Ohlson bandslip och en Sandvik fogsvans , du måste vara i Sverige .

@kurtguntner4356 3 жыл бұрын

Can I know where U bought the Axe head ?

@ngohongtruong2071 5 жыл бұрын

Good

@cynhanrahan4012 5 жыл бұрын

What everyone else said about the hafting, but also there was no need to put that much power into taking the rust off. Soak it in a dish of plain white vinegar overnight. Most of the oxidation will wipe off with a cloth. Then scrub into the pits with fine steel wool. THEN look at it and decide if you want to remove the dents and pits. I'm working on one right now, just finished the de-oxidizing, and letting it sit overnight again with a coat of WD40. Tomorrow I'll give it another rub down with fine grain steel wool and see what dings might interfere with it's use, once hafted. I'll grind those off. I like old metal to look like old metal that has been cared for. And I never sharpen them until after I have them hafted.

@bigfootandbananaman4746 5 жыл бұрын

Cyn McCollum I like how it is shiny. Vinegar leaves a really dull finish and I see too many of those types of restorations. I would only do that type if the axe was rare or valuable. If it is just any old axe, I would shine it up.

@MrAkwaholic 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you are making a video of it so we can compare your method and this guys method.

@johnr.timmers2297 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too. I hate how so many of these vids starts out with an angle grinder when a wire brush is all you need

@droppingdimes9580 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnr.timmers2297 It all depends on how pitted and rusted the piece is. I use the angle grinder when the axe or hammer is very rusty and pitted but if it's just rusty and the pitting is minor I would agree. I always hit mine with the wire brush first to get a good look at how good or bad the metal is and go from there.

@josedomingosteixeira1379 5 жыл бұрын

por acaso tem template para essa pega?

@Captainblack710 2 жыл бұрын

Do you do this as a business, I have my grandfathers 7 lb felling axe, shaft is his own hand made but needs replacing due to woodworm and if I could get the head done and shined and sharpened then that would be awesome, could you do it for me ?

@getoutandfish2005 4 жыл бұрын

Bro that head is going to fly off! Please watch Wranglerstar’s axe videos before you do any more your self. He will show you the proper way.

@DazedPhasesofLazerbeams 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. So much effort and work put towards doing it completely wrong.

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 3 жыл бұрын

It's great to see different people do the same job and compare, see some Buckin' Billy Ray Smith videos about axes! He has many! He explains everything you need to know about axes and chainsaws and he's crazy about this stuff! lol... I just did an advertisement for him... But he's really good at axes and chainsaws!

@jesusyhvelazquezyh6580 5 жыл бұрын

Love the video but what is the song in the start called

@OddTinkering 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's called Tobaggan by Silent partner

@jesusyhvelazquezyh6580 5 жыл бұрын

@@OddTinkering wow like your video and thx for leading me know : ) have a nice day

@RandomPerson-jn6ee 4 жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job on the axe! What was else was in the box in the beginning though?

@cataxis8437 4 жыл бұрын

it's looks excellent man! very good work

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 3 жыл бұрын

Very bad work actually. Even from side it looks strange. Axe head is ok, but everything else is made badly.

@luisgil5923 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, broth trato de hacer mi hachas de un disco de saw viejo lo lijo pero al dia siguiente se oxida toda la Temple y aun asi sigue oxidandose you can healp me?

@kansaIainen 6 жыл бұрын

Debes tratar tu hacha con aceite después del trabajo

@luisgil5923 6 жыл бұрын

Jaakko Laurila Pero despues que la lijo?

@luisgil5923 6 жыл бұрын

O la voy lijando con aceite?

@kansaIainen 6 жыл бұрын

Después de lijar el aceite a fondo y limpiar el exceso de aceite.

@OddTinkering 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering, I'd have to use google translator, and with it you never know what the text actually says.

@creativemaketools897 5 жыл бұрын

i want something like that !!

@beanman77777 3 жыл бұрын

a tip: leave a slight bit of rust on the edge for maximum kill effect 😏

@user-dx6pt9oo6h 5 жыл бұрын

Good restoration 👍👍👍

@Sharberboy 3 жыл бұрын

Have you used it?

@AimanRosli 4 жыл бұрын

I MAKE A RESTORATION ON MY OLD AXE TOO

@Mihaniwe 5 жыл бұрын

hello. im so bad in eanglish, but ill try to explain one of yuor mistakes. U must use 3 or 5 wedges on the top side cause this part of handle must be pressed to the top and down side of the hole. I hope, u understand what im talking about. Good luck whith other axes!

@Sharberboy 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. Just don't like the finished product. Definitely unsafe

@leventeorikiss2725 5 жыл бұрын

What is this music's name?

@aidenflynn7917 4 жыл бұрын

That edge is ruined. You overheated it with the power tools.

@jeanfranco96 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!. New subscriber

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 3 жыл бұрын

Don't kill yourself or anybody by making and using axe like in video! Try to find some real axe men! I know one, it's Buckin' Billy Ray Smith, he has many axes, can tell you everything you need to know about axes and chainsaws!

@jeanfranco96 3 жыл бұрын

@@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ Aaaaight. Thanks.

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeanfranco96 He's crazy about this stuff! You would like him!

@lami1253 4 жыл бұрын

It's like a magic!

@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ 3 жыл бұрын

When it tooks off of a handle and hits somebody in a head...

@fnafplayer6447 2 жыл бұрын

Why U grind the axe it loses the temperature

@gilbertmesen3558 Жыл бұрын

Very prety

@iGuru08 5 жыл бұрын

KZfaq's version of restoration..... grabs a grinder.

@terranovnicek1567 5 жыл бұрын

And how exactly would you do it?

@mikeokeefe2014 Жыл бұрын

Never seen glue used before..still very nice little axe

@Biber66 Жыл бұрын

Beim schleifen man muss zwıschen durch ins wasser ein tauchen

@dares3783 5 жыл бұрын

whats the first part of the video song

@OddTinkering 5 жыл бұрын

It's called Tobaggan by Silent partner

@jasonkome9734 5 жыл бұрын

1. Oak is bad for percussion tools. Read up on it. 2. The haft must fill the entire eye of the head, making contact as possible. It looks great and I enjoyed the video but all in all you have made a very dangerous tool to use the axe head May come flying off or the haft make shatter. You got to do your homework!!

@ivanpopach7683 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Kome I feel like you could have articulated your criticism a little less pretentiously

@hermit6208 5 жыл бұрын

And the grammar needs some work, too. 😝

@bradleyakulov3618 5 жыл бұрын

I were to look for an educational video on how to restore an old axe and offer it to my son, I might be handing him something that is designed to cut wood but might end up cracking human bone after watching this video. And when you add up that 140,000 people watched this video so far, a warning in the comments section isn't something you're in a position to correct, especially when the correction revolves around your feelings.

@macjaxjax2604 5 жыл бұрын

Bradley Akulov I’m not sure if you’re “if” you were looking or that you are looking for a video about to hang an axe handle. If you are check out Wranglerstar he’s got tons of videos about properly hanging an axe head.

@bradleyakulov3618 5 жыл бұрын

@@macjaxjax2604 No thanks, I've already done hundreds, and I'm familiar with Mr Sellout's channel. Wranglerstar channel died when he started comparing cordless powertools, unboxing videos and endless clickbait titles, it doesn't exist anymore. But his old content about timber framing and forestry was the good shit, and will always be grateful for it. "IF" I were to return to his channel, what would I find?

@toddchilds653 4 жыл бұрын

Good restoration without a doubt, but not a lot of wow factor.

@1925husar 4 жыл бұрын

Todos usan esmeril ... Así es re fácil

@tarheelwillie71 3 жыл бұрын

A draw knife is how you shape a handle.

@deadwooddooley3202 Жыл бұрын

The shape of the handle is a bit odd, you cut the kerf a bit too long, you left a shelf under the head, and your wedge is a bit thin but for your first try you did better than most

@Simonkade 5 жыл бұрын

tjena! var köpte du träet till skaftet? tack för en bra video!

@OddTinkering 5 жыл бұрын

Tack! Träet var bara en extra bit som min pappa hade från någon project. Jag vet inte varifrån han fick det från. Min svenska är inte så bra, jag är från Finland :D