Forging an 18th Century Pole Axe With Beau Beckett | BLACKSMITH | PIONEER | SELF SUFFICIENT

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Peter visits Beckett's Blacksmithing to forge a pole axe with long time friend of the family, Beau Beckett. Beau teaches Peter the fine art of forge welding steel. Using traditional methods and tools, they recreate this commonly carried tool of the 18'th century.
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Guest - Beau Becket @Beckett's Blacksmithing
Beckett'sBlacksmithing.com
RU-vid, Beau Beckett
Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Catherine Wolfe
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The amazing music in this episode is graciously provided by our friends, Richard Fortier and Al MacDonald.
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28 мар 2022

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@DERWALDRUFT Год назад

Very nice project! The tool came out perfect

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Thank you and it did indeed turn out pretty nice.

@TheShorebird 2 года назад

That is a very fine looking axe. Must've been great to be there and be a part of the making of your own tool like that. Memories like that last a lifetime. I like how Mr. Beckett explained everything so well. It was a pleasure to see.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Beau is a great teacher! I learned so much!!

@3OCALM1 2 года назад

Over on Townsends channel they made and use an earlier style forge that uses the earlier bellows system. Either way it's interesting and informative to watch blacksmithing work. That's going to be an enviable axe when it's finished. Thanks for posting yet another fascinating video..

@Ilikeit616 2 года назад

So happy I found your channel .... watching the blacksmith is so fine ...being a machinist since 73 now retired I appreciate were it all started ..forge a col-chisel in 1970 I still can use today . got to see you throw it now ...lol tickled pink ...... I have not heard that for ages and when I have said it , people look at me like I had 3 heads ! keep em coming

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Glad you found us as well, Bruce. Tickled pink was one of my mothers favorite quotes.

@timhill2849 2 года назад

great video. That is a nice shop there. what a Awesome Hatchet. One to keep for ever and pass it on.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

That is my hope Tim.. Not simply a tool but, something one treasures.

@Mike-wc1ns Год назад

I enjoy making powder horns so I can appreciate the craftsmen-ship that went into this piece. Excellent work!

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

I like making horns as well but, my scrimshaw is skills are a wee bit lacking. We appreciate your interest in our step back into me endeavor.

@kris2435 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊 Did a timber frame course at Gränsfors and got a number of axes. Now I wish I also got a historical axe 😊

@TheWoodlandEscape 10 месяцев назад

Very cool! They are without a doubt one of the best axes made.

@cabininthewoods7326 2 года назад

Mr. Beckett has some strong arms swinging that hammer all day every day

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Back in the old days, I suspect very early. When not filming 18th century stuff, both Beau and I where hearing protection in our shops.

@johnclarke6647 Месяц назад

I picked up a broad axe head off EBay today. Can’t wait to begin restoring it. I don’t know how it will fit into my Gransfors Bruk, True Temper and Council Tool axes, but it may just become a wall hanger. I will sharpen it up to my typical axe standards. My grandfather had a broad axe but after his death someone in the family snatched it before I could.😊

@lae52 2 года назад

Another great one! Working with metal has been near and dear to me. I've been a welder,fabricator, gun builder, and metal boat builder since '71. I look forward to more from Beckett's Blacksmithing

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

You might want to check out Beau’s channel.

@HallnoutMhall 2 года назад

Good evening Peter and friends. Peter thanks for sharing once again, I'll consider this one a present for my birthday. Thanks for sharing friend.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Happy birthday… another successful trip around the sun!

@aggieduke1 2 года назад

Bravo, Great presentation. Love to watch this process. My Granddad and great granddad were blacksmiths. Wish granddad had lived longer to pass some of his knowledge on to me.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

True Paul. We an all learn from our elders but, generally once we’re old enough to realize that, they are gone.

@teofilpora8459 9 месяцев назад

😊😊

@danielcharbonneau222 2 года назад

Wow Peter, loved this video, what a beautiful Pole Axe. Now that's an art blacksmithing a bar of steel into a sharp usable tool.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

It is fascinating to see sometime as immovable as steel being transformed.

@thomasbeckett1245 Год назад

While I prefer leather crafts, I’ve welded plenty over the years, glad to see your busy. Looks like lots of fun.

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

I love banging away at hot steel, I find it rather relaxing.

@WillBockovenCRE Год назад

Excellent vid, the history combined with historical aspect is riveting!

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Appreciate that, Will, glad your enjoying.

@richardliles4415 2 года назад

What a wonderful video, and a beautiful ask and handle. I was memorized by the ducks walking back-and-forth, probably could’ve watched it all night. Thank you all for bringing me back a few hundred years in time.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Those ducks kinda cooperated with Cathy on the camera … almost looked choreographed.

@ashleyanderson2859 2 года назад

Appreciate your efforts and dedication. When it comes to blacksmithing, remember it's going to be hot, heavy, or sharp! Talented friend you have. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Ashley and do watch your top knot.

@jantrewitt4058 2 года назад

Quit a lengthy process, but now you have a nice tool to carry with you on your adventures!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Good things always take a wee bit more time. I’m looking forward to trying it out.

@PeggyDeKay 2 года назад

Marvelous! Great blacksmithing skills.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Peggy, always such positive comments from you!

@stephencritchley9355 2 года назад

What amazing skills this bloke has!! As you said, the tidiest, cleanest blacksmith's shop ever. One can appreciate the time & precision taken to create these tools required to survive & hopefully prosper during those times, unhindered by all but the basic safety precautions of today.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

You got that right, Stephen.

@maryquinn1496 2 года назад

Very cool. Alot of work just to forge an axe. Enjoyed watching!! Bless the old tried and true methods!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Slow but steady … my kinda pace.

@sergiograndinetti8380 2 года назад

Un verdadero placer poder apreciar su trabajo mi amigo, mis saludos cordiales de Argentina!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you Sergio and hello from Canada.

@frederickhanss3317 2 года назад

Very cool video! Thank you Peter & Beau!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Frederick, we a appreciate your feedback.

@shoot2win506 2 года назад

Good evening Mr. Pete ...that is one fine hammer hawk you have! Last year I took a class & made the same out of a railroad spike. I thought my arms were going to fall off! All I can say is - I now have a deep appreciation for the Blacksmith! Great video sir! Wear it proudly!!! Stay well! Robin

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

I plan to sir. I’ve already grown rather attached to it!

@karenhummel49 Год назад

Unbelievable video! I used to love watching our blacksmith shoe our horses. So educational and beautiful to watch you two! Thanks so much. ❤️👏👍

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Glad you enjoyed.

@dickdavidson3616 2 года назад

That was a treat!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Dick.

@harperramsey1305 2 года назад

Great job Peter . This is exactly why I love this channel .

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you.

@thomasbeckett1245 2 года назад

When I started learning I was told to make everything, every tool. Some stuff was terrible, but eventually things got real, and easier. I still love making things.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Never perfect perhaps but, when one makes their own stuff, there is always a feeling of satisfaction.

@haroldpetri1495 3 месяца назад

BOY BEAU IS ONE HELL OF AN HAMMER SWINGER .... doesn't need a second he's to dang fast.... took me back decades watching the colors change as you two hammered it.... AND all the shaping had my palms itchy for a HAMMER 😂😂😂😂 great video

@TheWoodlandEscape 3 месяца назад

He is indeed a force. Don’t know where you live, but if you’re ever in our area, I’ll fire up the forge for you and we’ll deal with that there itch!

@rivaest38 7 месяцев назад

Hi Peter, Lovely job. That axe will last far, far longer than a modern mass produced thing. Smithing is a skill I wish I had learned, not done any forge metal work since I left school in 1975. Sadly, it isn’t taught in British schools anymore…..something to do with health and safety, insurance and the risk of the poor little darlings hurting themselves. I truly fear for the future in this country. We already have a skills shortage and it will only get worse. Kids are leaving school know knowing which end of a screwdriver to use, sad. Best wishes, Mark

@TheWoodlandEscape 7 месяцев назад

It is sad indeed. We never had forging in school on this side of the big pond, machine shop but, not blacksmithing.

@stevefisher2121 2 года назад

What a fascinating process to watch!!!! There is so much skill that is possessed by a blacksmith. Great way to relieve stress too!!! LOL.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

It is relaxing pounding away on hot steel.

@jeffgrier8488 2 года назад

Thanks for taking us along! While watching your friend it became painfully obvious how little i know about blacksmithing, i just play around in the shop. That is one fine looking axe by the way!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff. No matter how much one knows , there is always someone out there that can teach you something.

@magovenor 2 года назад

From one Beckett to another, “ Hi Beau!”.

@beverlymichael5830 2 года назад

Absolutely the best video on how much work a blacksmith does making an axe. And what a treasure to have one that so much work went into making it. It’s beautiful and will look forward to see it in action.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Making things was a slow process but, things lasted. We certainly appreciate your continued interest in our endevour.

@donbethune383 2 года назад

I always love learning something new or old in this case. GOD Bless and Hold Fast.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Don.

@D33Lux 4 месяца назад

This is the best channel I've found in a long time, outstanding content.

@TheWoodlandEscape 4 месяца назад

We’re very flattered, thanks for you’re interest.

@MrOj53 2 года назад

I am a low budget person who travels as much time and money as possible. One of my trips to India I ended up in Callcuta a place that I thank my God to experience but I never want yours again. On a back street to a museum the largest heaviest collection of Buddha stayer I have experienced sat a woman and sold wrought iron crafts including an ax head that I bought made from old car parts, is today at my meditation box. CHOPP IT

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Neat story, thanks for sharing.

@deerjohn8041 Год назад

I love this episode!

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Glad you enjoyed John.

@joeseabolt3922 2 года назад

Very nice axe Peter….Beau has the cleanest Blacksmith shop I’ve seen. 😱

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Joe but, from pics I’ve seen, your no slouch when it comes to a neat shop. I would agree though, Beau does keep his ship shape.

@richardbryant5773 2 года назад

Thank Mr. Beckett and you for a very interesting visit 😊

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Richard.

@marieleopold1625 2 года назад

How many blows must an ax be 'given' B 4 it gives blows of it's own? Dear Lord, WHAT work! I had no idea the genuine craft it takes to make implements of years gone by...I thank you Peter for this most interesting experience and fine Catherine's hand at filming, WELL DONE! The eyes of a child in a candy shop grow about as big as Peter's in Beckett's Blacksmiths shop! Poor arms/joints that do this daily hitting upon metal. Keen eyes are needed and when I think of how 'unprotected' (no safety glasses) they were = YIKES! "Under a spreading chestnut-tree, The village smithy stands; The smith; a mighty man is he, With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms, Are strong as iron brands." by; Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Health and God Bless!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Marie, you never cease to make my day with wise words and wit! I can’t thank you enough.

@2gpowell 2 года назад

Love it! Very educational. I enjoy blacksmithing videos from time to time. Your friend did a great presentation and did a great job explaining some details for the beginner. One lovely belt axe Peter! 👍

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

I agree, it is a dandy and Beau is an excellent teacher.

@gordonmitchell6129 2 года назад

Welcome to spring in my native Huron County . Great video

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Gordon. Nice country up there.

@kirkterwilliger6407 2 года назад

Beautiful belt ax Mr. Kelly. Thanks for sharing 👍

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Kirk.

@stantilton2191 2 года назад

A fine job and lots of fun. I enjoy my forge almost daily, thank you for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Hard to beat forming hot steel.

@8626John 2 года назад

Excellent video! Your young friend is very talented, as are you. Thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you. I learned a lot from Beau on that visit.

@alpetterson9452 Год назад

I love to watch skillled people work. And a beautiful useful tool at the end of it.

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Thanks, Al.

@bluejeans8001 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@davidcohencrumpton9884 2 года назад

Another good one Peter. To watch it take shape from the beginning till it was finished was fascinating. Thank my friend.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks David.

@williameddy7217 2 года назад

Fabulous!!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks William.

@edmedlin2936 2 года назад

Dang, you boys do good work! Proud of you both!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Ed.

@robertmillen2967 Год назад

Pretty cool, I never knew a small plug came out, the more you know

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

At my age, Robert it seems like I’m forgetting more than I’m picking up, lol.

@louisemon 2 года назад

Loved watching this whole process. Such a beautiful workshop too : )

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks, Lulu and the shop is such a pleasure to work in.

@caseyoingo6440 2 года назад

Very interesting video thank you! In 2018 I took a day class with Toronto blacksmith and with the help of the teacher/owner Paul us students each made a camp axe. It was a little harder to do than I thought swinging the hammer and a hot summer day also. I still have my camp axe it holds an edge and hasn’t chipped or rolled over yet🪓

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Great tool and a great memory!

@freddiekozlowzki5697 2 года назад

Peter what craftship and skill what a gift he has looks authentic because it is great shaping in the wood atrue blessing the real way thanks again. Always Freddie 😎😀👍🪓

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Freddie.

@1942rambo 2 года назад

Sweet.

@tonywilkey4369 5 месяцев назад

Very nice job well presented from start to finish. Tony Artistic Blacksmith Adelaide South Australia

@TheWoodlandEscape 5 месяцев назад

Thanks very much Tony. I think you and Beau would get along just fine.

@jimc4731 2 года назад

At one time I had ducks like that! Lots of fun and enjoyment First there were Five then there were four then there were three and two and one Then there were none, thanks to Mr Coyote I even had a pond for the ducks safety but in the end the Coyot won☹️ Keep up the good work 🤩JIM

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Jim. I must say those darn ducks were mighty comical.

@joesneon 2 года назад

Well done Peter!!! Cant wait to see the sheath!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Got the handle mounted today, sheath is next on the list.

@thatsthewayitgoes9 Месяц назад

Oh my gosh that’s a beautiful job on the workpiece!!!

@TheWoodlandEscape Месяц назад

Thank you.

@plainsimple442 2 года назад

The best way to learn forge welding is to make chain links!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

That is a brilliant idea. Small material and repeated over and over again. Thanks, I see a chain in my future.

@rogerclyde2720 Год назад

Love it! Ducks hamming it up for the Camera! Years of practiced skill shows very clearly.

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Kinda look like we choreographed the thing!

@rogerclyde2720 Год назад

Animals are amazing, as though they new the camera was there.

@dowdawg 2 года назад

Another great learning experience!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Daniel.

@earlshaner4441 2 года назад

Hi from Syracuse NY USA everyone thank you for sharing your adventures with me

@scottlindberg33 2 года назад

Go cuse!

@earlshaner4441 2 года назад

Thank you my friend

@joesneon 2 года назад

Hey Earl, Joe here grew up in Manlius!!!

@earlshaner4441 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing my friend

@gregwells8764 2 года назад

totally absorbing, loved the shop set up and its always a pleasure to watch a real craftsman work in his shop and produce a beautiful useful tool. thank you for your tutorial.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed Greg.

@everettmaness9001 2 года назад

Wow! loved this. The Barnwood builders built a Blacksmith shop and got me interested But, I didn't know how much I loved Blacksmithing, until this episode. Another thing I love is how you appear to walk through Time - Walked from your cabin of the 1700s up the path and to your 2000s home once.. now you travel go places and wind up in the 1800s... amazing lol!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Beam me up Scotty … some might say I’m ageless, lol.

@everettmaness9001 2 года назад

@@TheWoodlandEscape You sure seem to be ageless.... never seem to get tired and such agility. like a man in his 20s.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Don’t I wish … never let the old man in , my father used to tell me.

@manuelwebe 2 года назад

Amazing. Beautiful Tomahawk Peter! Congratulations. Thanks for sharing.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Manuel.

@sandydaviswhytelewis5387 2 года назад

Fabulous💚

@johnclarke6647 Месяц назад

Gransfors Bruk folk do all of that in just a few minutes with their trip hammers😊

@markaugustus621 2 года назад

Learned a lot. Thanks

@clintonminer7636 2 года назад

Excellent production

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks, we appreciate the feedback.

@mstuartjones7800 2 года назад

Hooza, it is a joy to watch a true craftsman at work...

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks for your kind compliment.

@denislosieroutdoors 2 года назад

Great video there eh! I do plan on trying blacksmithing some day have been acquiring the tools needed... anvil, post vise, hand crank blower, some tongues, just need some hammers and time lol... glad I picked up stuff several years ago as seems like with the new renisance of late prices have increased dramatically... thanks for sharing

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

It is a great hobby, Denis … your going to get addicted, lol. We appreciate your interest.

@jamesmanley9521 2 года назад

One of your greats how to video

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks James.

@jimc4731 2 года назад

I enjoyed your endeavor I thought at first that the finished hatchet would be Ill proportioned but in the end it turned out rather 👍 All along I was saying, use a bigger hammer Traditionally the blacksmith would tap where he wanted the assistant to strike with the sledge! Keep up the good work 😍 JIM

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

That old saying, “ don’t force it, get a bigger hammer” , rings true, lol.

@OLDBEAR123456 2 года назад

Very cool!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you.

@kinijustforfun5287 Год назад

Wow! Nice Job. A great pleasure to see

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Thank you !i

@donwaldroopoutdoors3665 2 года назад

Beautiful

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Don.

@SirFrederick 2 года назад

I'm with you on the forge welding. I suck.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

I’m a lot better now, with Beau’s help.

@misenplace8442 2 года назад

Nicely done. 👍

@jasondunlap4942 2 года назад

Nice work. Love it!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Jason.

@paddyosborne99 2 года назад

I use a hammer still that was made in forge at our house in 1798 the year of the Rising. I also have a hay knife and a pike and a barley bearder made there also. Make good use of the axe. God bless Peter. From Paddy in Ireland.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

I don’t think I’ll be wearing it out in my lifetime, Paddy but, I’m sure going to try!

@J_C_Firelocks 2 года назад

That turned out really well. Another great video!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks.

@jimf1964 2 года назад

Man, is Canadians….we get a couple nice days, and even though they were well above seasonal, we suddenly think it’s spring. Then we get so disappointed that it goes back to normal, or a short cold spell. You’d think we’re excited about the change of season or something. 🙂