This is "How to Tune an Axe Ep3" and a full-on, detailed tutorial on basic stone sharpening an axe for the beginner. Journeymen and Masters, add to the knowledge and share your tips below!
Thanks for the informative and entertaining tutorial. I haven’t touched a sharpening stone since Cub Scouts I’m glad you’ve illuminated the basics without over complicating anything.
Thumbs up. No one has ever tell so accurate the sharpening method of an axe as you did. I have ruined the edge of my tomahawk many times and didn't understand why... Now i know it. Thanks a lot.
this video came up as a next play and I just let it go. I didn't realize how long it was! lol. I'm glad I watched it all the way through though, such good information! Thank you for this
Thanks a lot for the video. It was a very good and detailed explanation. I know how to sharpen knives nad straight razors, but axes i'm a begynner. Let's sharpen some axes now.
Very thorough. I’m glad to see someone else recommend using wedges under the axe to stabilize the head. You’ve pretty much landed right where I have with the exception of the stone. I do like DMTs flattening stone, but otherwise I don’t really like diamond stones. But to each his own. Happy sharpening.
Cool, I just started an axe channel if you want to take a look. My issues with diamond stones is that they cut fast for a short time then the diamonds wear down quickly and they don’t cut well. But I know guys like you who know what they’re doing that swear by them.
@@KevinsDisobedience Have you tried a resin bonded diamond stone, like a Venev? Abrasives are suspended all throughout a layer of resin. They’re more expensive up front, but they last exponentially longer and stay *very* consistent throughout their lifecycle.
This is the single best, most comprehensive and accurate, succinct and relevant video I've come across in my first year of learning to sharpen axes and knives. Also delightfully captivating. You're like a story teller. I find it super super hard to believe 9 people downvoted this, what the f*@# is there to down vote here lol
Oh man!!! First off great video! You really laid it out clear for us all. But when you dubbed in Dark Helmet, lol. That was next level shit! Bravo! Thanks again for the info. It definitely helped me improve my sharpening abilities!
Great video I will have to find the other one as well. I remember having very knowledgeable scout masters and getting my toten chip 😂 . I have been asking buy a few friends to put together a series of videos on how i hang, restor, and sharpen my axes. I will most likely be doing that in the next few weeks. When I do, may i tag you and link these videos?
Amazing video, thank you!! Accurate and on point! And off topic, you are an amazing story teller, voice and everything. You could easil been in a movie, batman or something. Or if you're not the best on screen actor try video game voicing or something :)
I need some advice. I sharpened my old Sater Banko 3.5 lbs axe head, but it bounces off tree bark. I tried using it on a Douglas Pine and it just will not bite into the tree. I think sharp is great but perhaps the geometry of some axes needs consideration. What are your thoughts?
So great information 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Did not get fast enough, what sharpening stone you have used the main time. Can you say it again? 600 grit on the fine side? What on the coarse? Best regards, Jan 🌳⛺️🌲
Thank you. One more question, I have an old True Temper Camper Axe. The head got corroded from improper storage. I cleaned it up and painted the head years ago. I just got done cleaning it up and removing the paint. The pock marks still remain, but that adds character. Should I apply anything to the axe head to prevent corrosion. I heard that bee's wax might work. Can you offer an opinion? Thank you in advance.
Gun oil, WD40, drying oils like lineseed/flaxseed oil, and waxes (most of which usually contain some proportion of beeswax) are all effective guards against corrosion.
@@hotpoker4212 this method works for any edged tool, but fiskars come with a really flat grind so i recommend you just do straight swipes keeping the angle flat. It's not like different companies tools just can't be sharpened so it's sort of an obvious question you are asking.
I think snow and neally uses 1084, apparently it goes well. I think 1084 would be the pick for a felling axe.I've used 1095 for both axes and knives, pay attention to your heat treat and tempering and aim for about 55-57 hrc. You could go higher but may risk chipping in hard wood. If it's something like a light carving axe for softer woods I'd take it to 58/59. Hope this helps.
I think The Rail Splitter was making a joke about taking all that time to sharpen his axe, for he really knew his axe. He knew how long it'd take to cut down a tree and if given way too much time, he'd tend his axe in a leisurely manner. I'd bet his axe was already sharp. Possibly polished.
1.)You could either use a series of whetstones. ( synthetic or natural ) . 2.) A Diamond Plate 3.) A File 4.) A Bench Grinder 5.) An Angle Grinder Pick YOUR POISON ☠️ ⚔️
Bruh I neither have a Barn or a dad, hell I don't even have a grandpa! So I guess your just gonna have to make me a Lamaca hatchet, I don't have a small axe yet. Oh and throw in a hat while you're at it :)
