Plumb Axe Restoration - Collaboration with Old Shovel!

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Plumb Axe Restoration - Collaboration with Old Shovel!

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Step by Step restoration of a Plumb Boy's Axe.
Check out Old Shovel's video of making the handle here: • Scout Axe Restoration ...

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@SIXGUNSAM 2 жыл бұрын

That Old head is about the Norm condition wise that you will come across. Nice Job👍🇺🇸

@chucknorisclone 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you talk in your video I don’t get why restoration channels don’t!

@axemanmike4390 3 жыл бұрын

It's an ABSOLUTE WORK OF BEAUTIFUL ART!! Nice restoration! Greetings from Salem, Oregon!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲

@oldshovel 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏 I really love the vinegar result. That axe shape of bubbles was cool and the result was awesome all around.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

It's always my favorite part of using the Distilled White Vinegar.

@williamdirksen5860 2 жыл бұрын

I just found a Axe Head at a job I was working at . The owner said I could have it . Must if sat out in weather for many years . I didn't know about using vinegar you used . I used a grinder with brush to remove the rust . I noticed brand name Plumb PARA EL CEDRO I sprayed clear finish over the short broke handle and axe head for a high gloss shine . I don't think I'll use it, but now I know how to put an edge like you showed. Thank you for sharing , yours looks excellent the way you restored .

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 2 жыл бұрын

That's actually an axe head I have been searching for! You are a lucky guy.

@williamdirksen5860 2 жыл бұрын

@@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 One side of axe head is deep pitted but I think it could be worked over and restored . It has less mushroom then the one you have, but like I said pitted on one side that was exposed to Oklahoma weather for years . On the side it was pitted a thin slice of metal came off . But still has a lot of Character. Part of the wood handle is still attached. Broke at a weak spot . The wood is still really hard and even when I put grinder wire brush , it just polished up , the wood is so hard .

@lightning4871 5 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@scottlandmcc 4 жыл бұрын

Two tips/ tricks I found, pour your bluing solution into a container and don't go bank into the original container. Stays "fresher"longer. And heat the axe up around 150ish or so, much darker and even. Great video sir!

@D100janovski 3 жыл бұрын

i like how you just used vinegar to clear off the rust, and kept all the patina on the axe head which makes it very beautiful.

@kodew229 4 жыл бұрын

A fine lookin axe. Nice job man I look forward to seeing your work again

@denniswhite166 5 жыл бұрын

I'm restoring my old camp axe for my Grandson. He's going to have to wait because I'm going to blue mine too. Thanks for the tip.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Send some pics when you're done!

@stefknivescollection4150 5 жыл бұрын

Sent by Oldshovel, great work on the head 👊🏻

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@terenceokane 5 жыл бұрын

If oldshovel doesnt start his Handle video by catching the box from the left side of frame, I'm going to be very disappointed. Great Video!

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Were you disappointed??? Hahaha

@johnhicks6367 3 жыл бұрын

Love the 2 tone look

@joeelsner6607 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! I have done similar on an old carpenters hatchet. Well done!

@Matt-ze3oo 4 жыл бұрын

I have now watched both videos . the axe turned out awesome ! I thought it was perfect to leave the cheeks the way you did and respecting the history of the axe .

@62forged 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@j.collingallagher7030 5 жыл бұрын

Well done with the two tone!

@gm7tx 5 жыл бұрын

Love the two-tone look! Very nice job.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm pretty pleased with the results. 👍

@ironbomb6753 5 жыл бұрын

Just came over from oldshovel's channel. Hi 🙂

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@tfknauss 5 жыл бұрын

Nice look and well done!

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@gravediggermaxvabeachva 5 жыл бұрын

what's not to love about it - fine work......see you soon

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jenford7078 5 жыл бұрын

Came from oldshovel video and you both paid homage to this ax's history. I think the remnants of its previous use and ownership are important, their are plenty of new ax heads out there, restoration is about honoring the piece not just renewing it. Subscribed! Nice style and great presentation of what you do and why.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks so much for this feedback. Obviously, we feel the same about keeping the history alive. Thank you!

@jastimbal60 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@a.p.a.woodmetal3412 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool work 👍👍🤘👌

@granthall2325 2 жыл бұрын

You did a get job!!!!! Well done it looks awesome😍😍🤔🤔😳😮😳😮😳😮!!!

@BenHxC 4 жыл бұрын

It's looking awesome 👌 good job man

@qslider303 5 жыл бұрын

Very Nice!!!!

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@salgiordano9937 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! The 2 tone looks great.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@coburnrkt 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work man!

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@forrestsecord7743 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, keep up the hand grinding, soo much better than a jig, my favorite blueing, try slightly warming the head before blueing, helps to speed the reaction and deepen it

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I will give it a try. 👍

@craftybynature3760 5 жыл бұрын

Came from old shovel. . New sub.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate the sub! 👍

@tfknauss 5 жыл бұрын

I like what Oldshovel does on his channel, so I thought I would come over and subscribe. Good stuff keep it up! Todd (Country Peddler)

@gaberussell5389 5 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing! The axe head has a nice look!

@blueswan2175 3 жыл бұрын

excellent axehead ,excellent info

@TheLoxxxton 5 жыл бұрын

Looks cool

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Pilph1966 5 жыл бұрын

I came over thanks to oldshovel. Looks like you have a good start to a reno channel. Keep it up. May I suggest making vids a little longer with more details, but other than that keep it up. Looks like good work. I do the same stuff, but don't have a channel for any of it yet.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the feedback! I am very new to this, so any advice is appreciated 👌

@PPALoft 3 жыл бұрын

I will tell you this: what you did with that axe head was amazing. It looks so good and all the grinds and lines are perfect. I will be honest, though, and say that I don't really like what the handle made by Old Shovel looks like :) That axe deserved a better wedged, simple wood handle.

@JBPistheanswer 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that Linseed oil works on metal ...cool! Keep up the good work

@falconeer99 5 жыл бұрын

Im really liking how that turned out. Old shovel inspired me to start restoring some old axes that i had. I used super blue also and really loved the result. Though i did discover that you need to read the directions before using it. Failing to neutralize the chemical will make things rust really fast

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right! Bluing is oxidizing, and you have to stop the process before it goes too far and rusts your tool!

@4PixelCorner 5 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure at first but i love it!

@anthonykent7983 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely restoration beautifully done! New sub 102 I think congrats on passing 100 sub mark first milestone accomplished. Yep guys look at Robs work great stuff too! Thanks bro Anthony Kent

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@j.collingallagher7030 5 жыл бұрын

Also used that bluing to restore the etch on a vintage saw.

@gworker5249 2 жыл бұрын

looks great!

@kjgas6945 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯

@brianrust5275 5 жыл бұрын

Good looking Plumb national pattern! Looks like the eye had a slight deformation from that smashed pole but I think it looked great man! I haven’t used any bluing on an axe yet. I think I’m going to have to try it though! Nice work!!

@oldshovel 5 жыл бұрын

Brian Rust I really liked how well the super blue worked.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was my same thought on the eye, but oddly, the cheeks don't seem to telegraph any deformation. It may be have an overstrike in the forging process.

@mtmchenry 5 жыл бұрын

Great collaboration. New subscriber. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Rob is challenging me to step up my long format videos. I still have a lot to learn!

@mtmchenry 5 жыл бұрын

@@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 You did a great job with the longer format video. How old is the ax? Is the Plumb manufacturer the same Plumb that used to make hand tools?

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Yessir, the same one. I would estimate this one is from the 40s-60s. There wasn't a lot of variation in the stamp or the design so it's a little tough to narrow it down any more.

@Everythings_Adjustable 5 жыл бұрын

Just subbed, Nice work 👍

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank so much!

@chachadodds5860 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful result! Loved watching your restoration; you do really nice work. While you use power tools, I didn't see you do anything to compromise the integrity of the steel. I'm an old school vintage hand tool restorer, that learned in my grandfather's garage, in the 50's & 60's. I often cringe, when I see wannabe restorers heating up the metal with die grinders. Waste of good vintage steel. Kudos, for keeping it pro. 👍Subbed... over from Rob's channel.

@jeffschroeder9089 Жыл бұрын

Deadly

@jaw3895 4 жыл бұрын

Found a Plumb autograf in a tree while cutting Firewood. A lot of surface rust and handle very weathered/cracked. I really like how the 2 tone looks, but I’m torn on if i should grind down the pole on mine... Great job, thanks for taking the time to post this!! Also, where did you get that awesome belt sander/buffer??

@hermestrismegistus2163 4 жыл бұрын

If you ever plan on restoring the ax again, use a wire cup rush on an angle grinder, it will leave the stamp in tact and will remove the rust perfectly but won't destroy the patina like the vinegar you used. Also much less time consuming. I run my own axe restoration business, When I 1st started restoring ax's about 11 years ago I used vinegar and evaporust but Quickly learned how it destroys the patina And takes far too much time.

@falconeer99 5 жыл бұрын

What in the world was the previous owner doing to mushroom the head that much?

@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 5 жыл бұрын

Haha! The polls on the boys axes aren't hardened. I'm guessing the previous owner didn't know that.

@falconeer99 5 жыл бұрын

@@aktoolco-austinkelley1803 That makes sense. I was sitting here thinking "if you need to do that much hammering go get a sledge hammer"