What are the basics of axe safety? Bushcraft axe safety tips

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5 жыл бұрын

#bushcraft #woodcraft #widlernessskills
Safely using an axe should just be common sense - but it's often not quite that simple.
In this video wilderness skills instructor Richard Prideaux gives his thoughts on creating a simple rule for safely using an axe.
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00:00:00 Start
00:40:00 Potential injuries
01:13:00 How I teach axe safety
01:53:00 The three places that an axe can safely land
04:51:00 Body position
07:54:00 Pointing a post
08:46:00 Leather boot cutting demonstration
09:12:00 The blood circle
10:59:00 Safe storage of cutting tools
11:43:00 Wrapping up
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@francofumo 3 жыл бұрын

Your audio, editing and camera work was so much better than most of the content I find around these sorts of topics. Thank you for that. The content itself was also nicely structured and well chosen. Nice job.

@groffilshonai3726 2 жыл бұрын

agreed

@supremechancellor4182 6 ай бұрын

exactly

@imanegg3379 2 жыл бұрын

I just got an axe a couple days ago and i was looking for some vids for safety and this one helped me the most

@TomDutch Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@artemisbandikoot 6 ай бұрын

We just moved to the mountains and I’ve never swung an axe before. Thank you so much for the very beginning basic tips!

@originaloutdoors 4 ай бұрын

You're more than welcome, always important to know the ways that a tool can injure you and how to mitigate them! We have a few other videos about axe use on the channel too, mostly in our "Axecraft" playlist.

@BBQDad463 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent safety tutorial. I have used edged tools for 65 years and I can state with complete confidence that no one ever got too much safety training. Again, thanks.

@noahdegroot Жыл бұрын

thank you! watched the whole thing before going out today with an axe for the first time.

@originaloutdoors Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@garethlloyd-tolman9431 4 жыл бұрын

Entertaining yet incredibly informative. I thought I knew enough about axes and axe safety and I was pleasantly surprised to find out I had more to learn. I'm looking forward to make my way through the rest of your channel. Top job! Cheers!

@originaloutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you aboard Gareth!

@jazzaguayo9842 2 ай бұрын

I've been using tools of all kinds since I was young, and it's second nature, but I'm getting ready to teach my sons and this is soooo helpful! Phrases like "blood circle" are going to get their attention. And I think I'm going to axe an old shoe to get that point across too!

@originaloutdoors 2 ай бұрын

The shoe really brings it home doesn't it?

@KevinsDisobedience 2 жыл бұрын

Well thought out and unique perspective on axe safety. I did a Safety Series awhile ago called Safety Sally. Good to see someone else is out there thinking about it in other ways. Sometimes that’s what it takes for someone to heed the warning. Also, loved the “You’re still here? Brilliant.” 🤣

@originaloutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I'll check yours out!

@normiesalvador1854 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial. The blood circle especially--I didn't realize how far away things had to be (like my other tools).

@originaloutdoors 2 ай бұрын

Well, you learned a thing

@OwensOutdoor Ай бұрын

Awesome video, remember watching this when I got my first axe!

@baq8680 5 ай бұрын

I'm new to using an axe for tree cutting and chopping. Your video was very informative and helpful. Thank you!!

@originaloutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Really glad that you found it informative and useful, and thank you for leaving a comment. More of this kind of thing is in the pipeline :)

@oxfordblaze4392 3 ай бұрын

Excellent advice! Thanks for taking the time to share.

@originaloutdoors 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment. ~A

@michaelballinger6419 2 жыл бұрын

This is perfect advice expertly explained and demonstrated.

@cksrt 5 ай бұрын

This is a great video! Thank you for taking the time to share!

@originaloutdoors 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome, glad that you enjoyed it and hope that you find it useful!

@JPMerolla001 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to put this information out here, free for all. Sent it to my father after he cut through his boot with a hatchet. ( luckily missed his toes). But its why ive always been very respectful of the damage an axe can inflict in a millisecond.

@originaloutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that your dad managed to miss his toes, I've met a few people over the years with chunks missing from boots and slices in gloves. They are a good reminder to have around about those near-miss incidents from cutting tools. Thanks for sharing the information on and for taking the time to comment.

@JPMerolla001 4 ай бұрын

@originaloutdoors since making that comment i had an accident with a 10 inch kukri. It got stuck in spme wood. Tapped the handle. It jumped out, flipped around, and bit me. Right behind middle finger knuckle. Nearly severed my extensor tendon. Nearly... but that was me trying to film with one hand and work a large blade in another. Not smart. But accidents happen.

@LordVilhelm 3 жыл бұрын

4:37 I’m teaching my scout troop(ages 12-14) about knife and axe safety tonight so I need to freshen up my memory a bit and I will watch until the last second! Thank you for the video!

@originaloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Let me know if you have any ideas for similar content in the future and I'll add it to the list!

@dummythiccmemes499 3 жыл бұрын

Same for me man, they've got to get the totin' chit.

@xdxdxdxd3753 3 жыл бұрын

Good video man. My grandpa taught me the basics of axe safety when it came to log splitting when I was 10 years old helping him in the woods, and I figured that I might as well learn as much about it as possible

@demimendez1513 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the basic skills!

@originaloutdoors 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome, hope that they come in useful! ~A

@readysetsuccess Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video and how to use an ax on a small tree. Very helpful to me.

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks!!!!

@jarvisclark8195 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Should of watch this video befor my injury 🪓😊

@originaloutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I've got to ask now...

@jarvisclark8195 2 жыл бұрын

@@originaloutdoors Prepared firewood for the BBQ with a short axe, trying to split a smaller wood again and holding it with my left hand. Actually wanted to stick the wood only to the ax to then strike properly. Past the wood and on the forearm. Fortunately a new axe, at least the blade is clean 😁

@maryann8418 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks this helps a lot!!

@sedonatvcom Жыл бұрын

very helpful, thanks

@carguybikeguy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great, straightforward, practical advice. Great presentation & presenter.

@originaloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@candicecrawford2996 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful.

@firstnamelastname429 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! That was great!!! This is what I was looking for. Saved me some lessons learned the hard way.

@waveefn1079 3 жыл бұрын

great tips best video out of any other axe safety video i've watched.👍

@originaloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@outdoorandbushcraft39 4 жыл бұрын

Great reminder. And a funny joke about the kids. Lol

@svp3rn0v47 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really well demonstrated.

@originaloutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@scdub 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!

@originaloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dancampbell9090 4 жыл бұрын

Learn something everyday, thanks

@charnwood_outlander 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I was wondering how all these applies when there is not a tree stool available. How can one improvise some support to ensure safety when bushcrafting?

@originaloutdoors 2 ай бұрын

The same rules apply for where the tool comes to a rest, but the ground will be less forgiving than a wood block when it comes to the maintaining that cutting edge.

@CaptBullet575 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! it was entertaining as well and educational.

@originaloutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We're hoping to do more in the same style this spring.

@wxpm 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice , nice one Richard

@originaloutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sire

@TheDigitalGuerrilla 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@originaloutdoors 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@TomDutch Жыл бұрын

The German Shepherd blends in perfectly.

@MrStanwillis 7 ай бұрын

Thanks😊😊😊

@originaloutdoors 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome, hope they have been useful!

@kikilife4589 Жыл бұрын

Great lesson. Now I wont casuse any axident!

@michaelbaucum6787 Жыл бұрын

Watching this because I cut off a piece of my finger today. Lesson learned: DO NOT HOLD WHAT YOU’RE CUTTING

@furkanbltkl 3 жыл бұрын

What about renaming that Blood Circle as Blood Globe? Wouldn't that be more comprehensive? :)

@originaloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Or Blood Sphere?

@furkanbltkl 3 жыл бұрын

@@originaloutdoors Blood sphere it is!

@bigoldgrizzly 3 жыл бұрын

I find the best way to restrain kids is to nail one foot to a convenient stump - works a treat every time ;

@originaloutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@ventilator98 2 жыл бұрын

Axe Disasters and mishaps are FUNNY!!!! YEEHAAAAAAAWWWWWW!!!!!!

@murdoch451 4 жыл бұрын

Informative thanks and some common sense but just one thing!. Hard hat, yellow vest, eye protection, gloves, toe cap boots, face mask, risk assessment sheet, first aid kit, tool issue sheet, caution tape, flashing lights, crowd control barriers and a permit from someone more qualified than you to say you are safe to even pick up that tool. Welcome to my world. Ahh.

@originaloutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Would it help if I got the axe to wear a hi-viz too?

@murdoch451 4 жыл бұрын

Just spay it pink so it is more in touch with it's feminine side as to tick the diversity box.