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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@SIXGUNSAM2 жыл бұрын
That Old head is about the Norm condition wise that you will come across. Nice Job👍🇺🇸
@chucknorisclone2 жыл бұрын
I love that you talk in your video I don’t get why restoration channels don’t!
@axemanmike43903 жыл бұрын
It's an ABSOLUTE WORK OF BEAUTIFUL ART!! Nice restoration! Greetings from Salem, Oregon!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲
@oldshovel5 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👏 I really love the vinegar result. That axe shape of bubbles was cool and the result was awesome all around.
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
It's always my favorite part of using the Distilled White Vinegar.
@williamdirksen58602 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-austinkelley18032 жыл бұрын
That's actually an axe head I have been searching for! You are a lucky guy.
@williamdirksen58602 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 .
@lightning48715 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@scottlandmcc4 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!
@D100janovski3 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.
@kodew2294 жыл бұрын
A fine lookin axe. Nice job man I look forward to seeing your work again
@denniswhite1665 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-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Send some pics when you're done!
@stefknivescollection41505 жыл бұрын
Sent by Oldshovel, great work on the head 👊🏻
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@terenceokane5 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-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Were you disappointed??? Hahaha
@johnhicks63673 жыл бұрын
Love the 2 tone look
@joeelsner66073 жыл бұрын
Looks great! I have done similar on an old carpenters hatchet. Well done!
@Matt-ze3oo4 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 .
@62forged3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks.
@j.collingallagher70305 жыл бұрын
Well done with the two tone!
@gm7tx5 жыл бұрын
Love the two-tone look! Very nice job.
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm pretty pleased with the results. 👍
@ironbomb67535 жыл бұрын
Just came over from oldshovel's channel. Hi 🙂
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@tfknauss5 жыл бұрын
Nice look and well done!
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@gravediggermaxvabeachva5 жыл бұрын
what's not to love about it - fine work......see you soon
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@jenford70785 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-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks so much for this feedback. Obviously, we feel the same about keeping the history alive. Thank you!
@jastimbal605 жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@a.p.a.woodmetal34123 жыл бұрын
Very cool work 👍👍🤘👌
@granthall23252 жыл бұрын
You did a get job!!!!! Well done it looks awesome😍😍🤔🤔😳😮😳😮😳😮!!!
@BenHxC4 жыл бұрын
It's looking awesome 👌 good job man
@qslider3035 жыл бұрын
Very Nice!!!!
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@salgiordano99375 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! The 2 tone looks great.
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@coburnrkt5 жыл бұрын
Nice work man!
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@forrestsecord77435 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-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I will give it a try. 👍
@craftybynature37605 жыл бұрын
Came from old shovel. . New sub.
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Appreciate the sub! 👍
@tfknauss5 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)
@gaberussell53895 жыл бұрын
It looks amazing! The axe head has a nice look!
@blueswan21753 жыл бұрын
excellent axehead ,excellent info
@TheLoxxxton5 жыл бұрын
Looks cool
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Pilph19665 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-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the feedback! I am very new to this, so any advice is appreciated 👌
@PPALoft3 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.
@JBPistheanswer4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that Linseed oil works on metal ...cool! Keep up the good work
@falconeer995 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-austinkelley18035 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!
@4PixelCorner5 жыл бұрын
I wasn't sure at first but i love it!
@anthonykent79835 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-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@j.collingallagher70305 жыл бұрын
Also used that bluing to restore the etch on a vintage saw.
@gworker52492 жыл бұрын
looks great!
@kjgas69452 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯
@brianrust52755 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!!
@oldshovel5 жыл бұрын
Brian Rust I really liked how well the super blue worked.
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 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.
@mtmchenry5 жыл бұрын
Great collaboration. New subscriber. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Rob is challenging me to step up my long format videos. I still have a lot to learn!
@mtmchenry5 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-austinkelley18035 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_Adjustable5 жыл бұрын
Just subbed, Nice work 👍
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Thank so much!
@chachadodds58605 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
@jaw38954 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??
@hermestrismegistus21634 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.
@falconeer995 жыл бұрын
What in the world was the previous owner doing to mushroom the head that much?
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
Haha! The polls on the boys axes aren't hardened. I'm guessing the previous owner didn't know that.
@falconeer995 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"
@mostafahassan73575 жыл бұрын
did u neutralize it with water ???
@aktoolco-austinkelley18035 жыл бұрын
I did off camera. A quick rinse in a bucket and then wiped off with a clean cloth.