Guns, Swords & Pouring Pewter Rings on a Curly Maple Axe Handle | PIONEER | BLACKSMITH | BUSH CRAFT

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Still in Nova Scotia, Peter visits Nick Skinner, a knife smith, in his modern blacksmith shop to discuss swords and guns - originals and amazing reproductions from the 17 and 1800's. Nick then demonstrates how to pour pewter rings on the the handle of the axe that Peter and Beau Beckett forged.
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16 апр 2022

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Комментарии : 91

@stephencritchley9355 2 года назад

These are not just tools or weapons, they are very much loved necessities & treated as such. Fascinating.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Exactly Stephen, exactly.

@HallnoutMhall 2 года назад

Good evening Peter and friends. Well I finally found time to watch this and what an interesting video. Thank you both for sharing. I'm interested in seeing the next video as always. Until next time take care and be safe and we'll see you down the road friend....thanks

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Perhaps we will cross paths some day!

@2gpowell 2 года назад

Hello, Peter ! Your friend is very dedicated to his craft and very skilled. The pewter inlays are a very nice and interesting touch! Appreciate your dedication to keeping the past alive ! Take care look forward to seeing ya on the next 18th century adventure !

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Gil. Appreciate your continued interest.

@earlshaner4441 2 года назад

Good morning and Happy Easter from Syracuse NY USA

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Happy Easter Earl.

@shoot2win506 2 года назад

Looking forward to seeing the finsished product Mr. Pete....stay well!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Me too, I’ll keep you posted, lol!

@aggieduke1 2 года назад

That was great Peter. Nick is quite a craftsman. Cant wait to see your finished axe.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

He is indeed and I’m always open to learning new skills. Nick did not disappoint!

@libby2012 Год назад

Very cool. Thank you.

@bobbymiller1414 2 года назад

That's so cool

@marieleopold1625 2 года назад

Don't know how often U come across this Peter, but 2 me, many a person who saw U enter their property, could easily state; "You're 'late!" Which could leave a 'lesser man' with a complex of sorts, 2 B sure. I thank U and Catherine 4 sharing your time/talents with us = WELL DONE! Here's a bit of wisdom from; Ben Franklin..."Those who beat their swords into plowshares, usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords." Health and Blessed Easter! :)

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Happy Easter Marie. As always the things you share are a enlightening and profound. I get up in the morning and wonder what I can build, old Ben got up and wondered what words he could craft into a memorable quote.

@kirkterwilliger6407 2 года назад

Very relaxing and enjoyable Peter. The display at the end, was museum quality. Thanks again and may you and your family have a wonderful Easter.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank Kirk.

@rickgaston7118 Год назад

Answered a lot of questions , thank you

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

I usually have a lot more questions than answers, Rick. Glad I could answer a few of yours.

@richardliles4415 2 года назад

Quiet the intriguing video, enjoyed it all so very much. Much thanks to the three of you.👍

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Richard.

@beverlymichael5830 2 года назад

So fascinating the all the work done to create the bands. Beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the handle finished.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Beverly, soon I hope.

@handsomedan1997 2 года назад

Thanks again so awesome

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you.

@dianeneilands5604 2 года назад

Another great video Peter! I always enjoy watching. I recall my first attempts pouring pewter bands and mouth piece on a couple hawks and hoping I didn't screw up to bad lol. Nice to see that I followed the same technique as Nick and got the same results. Thanks again for having us along on your journey's to the past!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Diane. I certainly plan on doing more and perhaps a tad more decorative.

@jeffgrier8488 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, i enjoyed seeing the artifacts and the process of the pewter work on your axe, which looks great!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Jeff.

@panosdimi4713 2 года назад

Hi peter how a amazing thanks you

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you.

@mikefox7947 Год назад

Great video I jus stumbled on your channel and I can't get enough of it man keep doing your thing 👍👍

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Welcome aboard, Mike. We’re glad you’re enjoying.

@MrBubajunk Год назад

Awesome video

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@ashleyanderson2859 2 года назад

Appreciate your efforts and dedication. Interesting process. Glad to see something I have very little knowledge about. Always enjoy learning something new. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Ashley … watch your top knot!

@tammyevans7333 2 года назад

Nice work!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Tammy.

@krockpotbroccoli65 2 года назад

Very interesting.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you.

@christiaankruger3713 2 года назад

It is so interesting to see the journey of the Axe. Sure is turning into a beautiful Axe 😍😍

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Nearly done. I also prefer the journey versus the destination!

@lancehenderson7249 2 года назад

Very interesting, never seen this before. Had no idea. Thank-you, Watch your top knot

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Vance and do keep your powder dry!

@lae52 2 года назад

Another interesting video. As a gunmaker I've done some pewter nose caps. Frequently the chevron muzzle caps require the the use of graphite (pencil lead) to help the pewter flow through all the channels. I've been enjoying seeing the Canadian aspect of reenacting. It really brings home how little difference there was back then in the bush and frontier.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

I reckon the similarities stem from the fact, we were all from the same stock … way back when. We had intended to use lead, even talked about it and than realized we had forgot, after we had it all taped up.

@Lauralamontanaro 2 года назад

Danny from Deep South sent many of over to say Hey!!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

And we are certainly flattered, his channel is the real deal. We appreciate your interest and support.

@jamesellsworth9673 2 года назад

How to make a mold and pour pewter is the subject. The aspect of spending all that time and care to add a decorative element to a tomahawk, I suppose, is beside the point. In the end, you have a 'memory' piece with the hands of several craftspeople worked into it!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

The embellishments on items in the 1700’s were limited but, they did like aesthetics as well as practicality.

@freddiekozlowzki5697 2 года назад

Peter another skilled craftsman what workmanship when one has a certain skill the people are in the same culture the word gets out l only hope someone is a apprentice learning it we need to keep it intact always Freddie thank you again 👍

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

I’m with you Freddie, we must pass it on to those who have an interest in keeping the old skills alive.

@J_C_Firelocks 2 года назад

Great video Peter! You keep this up and you will get picked up by PBS!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Flattered, thank you.

@thatsthewayitgoes9 6 месяцев назад

Amazing work, you two together. Contrast between intense immersion into a period hobby / lifestyle and young man with money making business. Hey, Paul, careful swinging those barrels, there’s a lot of metal bench legs around that shop! 😁. You know we respect you both, for different reasons. Maybe, you could melt a pewder in lay using birch bark like you suggested. Be an interesting contrast. I’m sure he wouldn’t be offended. You were so nice paying or trading something to him for his work. Nice to meet neighbors and other craftsmen

@thatsthewayitgoes9 6 месяцев назад

Peter

@kingrafa3938 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@timothyhood3143 2 года назад

Nice.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Timothy.

@timothyhood3143 2 года назад

@@TheWoodlandEscape I really need to come up to Canada and apprentice under you. I bet in 25 years or so I could learn half of what you know.

@denislosieroutdoors 2 года назад

Another unexpected outcome in a video there eh! Never know what you are going to teach your viewers, nice seeing videos from here in Atlantic Canada...thanks for sharing

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Denis. Btw, I love the east coast area.

@PATCsawyer 2 года назад

Nice work/technique for those pewter rings. Will you be doing an episode on the evolution of the poll axe?

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thank you. Interesting idea on the evolution of the tool. Might be a tad hard to find a lot of information.

@Malzen66 Год назад

Loving your videos...thank you. Could you tell me what they call the ring buckles you have on your clothes and headware?. Cant seem to find any info on them. Thanks

@TheWoodlandEscape Год назад

They are trade silver items that were very common in the 18th century. All trading posts carried them. They could also be used as currency. If one found themself needing powder, lead a blanket etc., you could trade back in the silver.

@jtsterry 8 месяцев назад

❤😊😊

@jamesvatter5729 2 года назад

That was something different, Peter. I'm completely naive to pewter work. I kept thinking it would be like molten lead and burn the paper or wood. Those three rings will certainly add a nice touch to that hawk handle.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks James. I’m looking forward to finishing the wood and making a sheath for it.

@Mossyrock6 2 года назад

Wow! Small World. I have a Bowie knife order in with Nick!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

You certainly won’t be disappointed.

@markaugustus621 2 года назад

Another answer to how did they do that? As always great video.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Mark

@martinmeltzer2696 2 года назад

Hey Peter! That 'hawk is going to be awesome when you're done with it! (And that was ANOTHER impressive shop as well!) When you get a chance, check out one of my favorite local authors here in Indiana, Charles Major, on Amazon. The book is, "Bears Of Blue River". It is a collection of short stories set in the time when Indiana was a new State in the Union. The story of the Fire Bear should make a good Winter story for the Grandkids! If you like it... he has another entitled, "Uncle Tom Andy Bill", that is a good read too!

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks for the recommendations Martin, I love a good story. Not much time in the summer but, I’ll add them to my winter reading list.

@martinmeltzer2696 2 года назад

@@TheWoodlandEscape I have enjoyed your channel SO much since I came across it. I am insufferably pleased that I am the one to introduce you to Mr. Major and his stories of Shelby County, Indiana! The locations that he mentions, the Big Blue, the Little Blue, Flatrock River, Brandywine Creek, Conn's Creek (The Old Meltzer Homestead is at the headwaters of this one!) all exist. In the town square of Shelbyville, there is a statue of Little Balser, in his frontier leathers, lifting two bear cubs, one in each hand, above his shoulders. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did when I was growing up! Winter is the best time to read these stories.

@jimstone2669 2 года назад

Can you explain your hat our head cover the round & different designs you have?

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

It is a square of linen worn like a turban, which was quite common on the frontier. It has some trade silver attached, which was also very common at the time. Bought, sold and traded at most outposts. One could use it like currency.

@michaelschmitzerle2587 2 года назад

Another excellent video! Happy Resurrection day‼️

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Thanks Michael and Happy Easter to you.

@terrynoraturner1848 2 года назад

I may have missed it but are the rings ornamental, functional, religious?

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Got the first two. Religion has no part in trade silver but, to the indigenous peoples, some had a significant meaning and possible a belief that they were “good medicine. Trade silver was a common item on the frontier … bought, sold and traded. So ornamental for sure but, could be used as currency on the frontier at any out post.

@terrynoraturner1848 2 года назад

@@TheWoodlandEscape Makes sense.Thanks.

@halliwilljon 2 года назад

I may have to try that on mine. But im notorious for breaking my handles.......

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

Apparently, it can actually increase the strength in weak areas , or so I’ve been told.

@lae52 2 года назад

Peter, I've no idea how to contact you outside of youtube, so I finally decided to try here. If this is out of line please delete. I would be interested in muzzleloading loads you use. I've recently had an "awakening" as far as smooth bores go, having always loaded from a rifleman's point of view.

@TheWoodlandEscape 2 года назад

We’ve been thinking of doing a short video of different loads . You could send me a friend request on face book and then we can private message, if you’d like.

@jtsterry 8 месяцев назад

❤😊😊