A master class right there. I could get used to starting every day with a bucking video seems to make what ever the day throw's at you a little less important . Hi to all the bucking army have a great day folks and as someone always says.Be kind and lets make today a extra special help someone out who needs it day. Stay safe
totally agree with u billy that axe was back words and I would do what u did and put it on the correct way!it will get worn out the right way now!good job!!
I always put a little 2 part liquid epoxy inside the wedge slot and around the eye. It will soak into the grain and settle in any voids in the slot and head making it stronger. I started doing this on my framing hammer I was breaking handles constantly until I did the epoxy trick. You will never have to oil soak or have a head come loose. If your worried about the epoxy when replacing if it does break put a little paste wax on the inside of the eye. I'm tell ya, you gotta try it eh.
the accuracy of his chopping just blows my mind...he just keeps hitting the same slit over and over again. man, when i do it that surface would have slits all over. i'm in awe
Your'e back in full force mode, your comfort zone,your element of shine,friend's he's back, he's relaxed,he's vigilant,he's ready...1 2 3 gooo. Stay Safe friend..
i saw your comment, but it got deleted, a black raven is a really expensive axe s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/8f/6b/1a/8f6b1a78892d4657fae90738381104b1.jpg
Haha I just fixed the handle on a little hewing hatchet last night. Even had a crack in the same spot. It is hard to read but I think the brand is Sargent. Love ya work buckin.
Thanks for the nice explanation on the subject. For my day to day splitting I use a Fiskars, but I also have some old axes lying around and when I come to rehandling them I will be sure to look at the grain. Does mean I have to bring some sandpaper or a file to the hardware store because the bottoms are all painted quite thick with black paint.
Great looking axe! Thanks for all the tips. I need to put a new handle on my double bit plumb that had been in service for many years and finally went the other night when I had an over strike. Sad day.. I have been splitting wood with a 8lb maul for a long time and just started getting into splitting with an axe. I have really enjoyed the last year with the axe. Hope to have it back in action soon!? Great channel great info!
I've also seen the mistake come from the factory where they put the smaller ion top I've seen it which could be the case here regardless she's hundred percent now
I just rehandled a little no name hatchet, it was a backwards eye, but I was just experimenting handle carving and rehafting, it turned out awesome. the handle is not moving at all.
Thanks to you and your good advice ... I'm making my own 32-inch handle (burnt like your nice finish) and setting up a vintage Vaughan Super Steel '30's-40's double bit ax (3 1/2 lbs.) the right way and continue it's life. I found the rusty old ax head in the dirt in an old barn in Indiana and it felt like gold (you know what I mean). I'm going to use it here in the high country of New Mexico and appreciate. Have a great day there and know you make a positive difference!
I just got this double bit my grandfather gave me, it is incredible but it will need a Handle shortly. I will hire you for a new handle, stay kind friends
Well you have told me a few things about handles time to let people know my princess I find a nice piece of New Zealand Red Beach or Manuka and I get my small axe and make a handle and then I raspored into shape fit the head take the heat off send down put it back on then spit the I driving a wedge feel free to use this method if you want to or don't want to or not I'm just using this to practice my writing🤔
I´ve seen a lot of strange rehandlings over the years...even single bits turned up side down..nothing like Hudson Bay patterns, they are quite obvious, but Michigans and other patterns. And it is probably because it´s easier to put the handle on that way... Bought a Gransfors bruk double bit on a garage sale a few days ago that was put on a 36 " single bit handle, looked kinda funny... To everybody in here, have a great week, and be kind :) Ouuver n´ oouut...
Da Swede...the weather here sucks bigtime...raining cats and dogs here....Yep, got really excited when I found out what kind of axe it was, but couldn´t show it..the guy who sold it would have demanded much more than I paid :) How´s life treating you ?
Yeah the poker face goes on quick eh... Spring is trying 28°f this morning , I do lawn sprinkler work in spring and summer. phone is blowing up with calls .. people get excited to get water now... but I don't bend to good till gets above freezing.. hahaha,👋
You ask why, I think I know. Putting a new handle on forgetting how it came off and then thinking follow the tapers, eye and shoulder as to putting a handle back in. The path of least resistance (and rasping), not thinking about the best way to keep it on and tight as it was designed. I might even have been guilty meself back in the day, afore I learn't!
Buckin' I only started watching your vids a few weeks back (love 'em btw, + you seem to be a genuinely swell guy) after Stephen at Skillcult mentioned you (I'm thinking about joining the cordwood challenge). So I apologize for asking a question you've probably answered before. I JUST SAW YOU CALLED IT A SPOKE SHAVE DUH!....I thought thought maybe that's what it was but it looked too small. I guess they come in different sizes. What do you call the tool you use to shave on your handles? I've seen it in this video and also when you helped Vic tune up his old Arvica (what beauties those Arvika's I want one of those babies now) Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Hmmm, grain running perpendicular to the axe head is good? I don't think so. I better write to Hults Bruk and tell them that they put a poor quality axe handle on my axe.
I have a keen kutter hatchet with the same head . What is the use for the single bevel cutting edge ? Is it used more for making kindling? What other uses for that style of cutting edge? Thank you for any help.
Hey everyone, buckin you've done it again what a beauty definitely the the right way to go putting it on that way looks pukka mate, I love how Chester is his own man & roams his domain top dog lol take care mate
Howdy to all, Fresh Subscribers and those long in the tooth! I really like the way the axe turned out. By having been hung improperly, it was worn/beaten on the wrong side. Now Ole Doc Buckin' does a litt'l surgery and presto! One of the most truly Barbaric doubles I've seen. I'm almost surprised that this wasn't Sven's creation.... Probably subliminal. Great job as usual! Take Care Be Safe Be Blessed Be a Blessing!
Buckin I am looking for a 5 pound swedish Straux axe. they have not made them since the 60's and they are the best falling axe i have ever used. so please keep yer eye open.
20:12 Even the almighty axe teaches us about human nature! Humans often take the path of lease resistance! Don't be fooled! Take the hard road,, it will only make you and your axe stronger! BE KIND!
ohhhhh beautiful they are those axes ... buga buga - great that Sven made it and didn't stay in Mexico ha ha - does Wendy's car get also sometimes some splashes Watco? 1, 2, 3 goooooo "hecutsehhh" Mach Daddy
Wow! She's a beauty! I hope to have a double bit that nice someday. That's some very nice work my friend. And thanks again for "shout out". ;~) Be safe. Randy
I told my wife I needed to get my first axe, so she found me my first one at a garage sale yesterday. She paid $5 for a double bit axe that is stamped "Ruhr W. Germany 3 1/2." Okay, a bit more tool than I was planning for as a first axe (just means I'll be getting another smaller one in the future). The only info I've been able to glean from the internet is that it is old, possibly WW II-ish. It only needs a little cleaning up and sharpening, but I want to put a new handle on it, as I found on close inspection the tiniest little hairline beginnings of a crack up at the top of the handle right near the head. When deciding to finish with metal wedges, do you use as a guide the general fit using only the wooden wedge first?
Hey Buckin! New sub here. Been watching your videos for months and just had to set up an account to say cheers! Keep up the work. Obviously many us out here enjoy it, my young boys included. From down here in the land of large Euc and Oak in California.
Richie Alexander Welcome!!! Great to have you an your boys here on the Buckin Billy Ray Experience!!! Hope to see ya in the Comments some more now since you signed up!!👍🌳🌲 Take care an Be well Friends
Just bought a sweet double bit on eBay, this will be my first double bit to restore. Can't wait to try out a handle though. Got some beautiful Osage orange that I Milled about a year ago. Also ordered a nice crosscut saw to try out
Beautiful wood splitting monster you made up!! "Fish beating club"😂😂😂😂😂 all of the tips that you share are so very helpful and I'm sure many subscribers are thankful for them just as much as I am😊 don't forget to take some time for yourself my friend, love to you and the family😊
OH BUDDY i LOVE DOIN THEM YOU ARE IMPORTANT AND WANT YA TA NO SO , SUBSCRIBERS ARE FRIENDS , AND THATS HOW I SEE IT , THATS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN RAISED IN A SMALL COMMUNITY ,,,,, LOVE .....
I thought 45 degrees was the best of both worlds. Middle shock and middle twist strength. Billy Ray! Lace up your boots, get your grain straight, and pound it home!. Cya
This may be a known fact but I gots me a question. I have handled a few, Is there a reason you didn't throw a metal wedge in there? 2nd question in your opinion would you rather put in a metal wedge running with the blade or at a 45 degree angle to the blade or a circle metal wedge? just wondering your opinion love your stuff. ohh and while im asking maybe a good source for handles? All I have is home depot , lowes and ace and haven't ever found a good handle, also I ordered off amazon and not been impressed.
Hello buckin! I find this video very very interesting! I’ve watched several of your videos and am very blessed and inspired by your attitude and goals. Your skills with axes and running chainsaws is phenomenal! I have a double bitted axe head that I have no idea the full history behind it! I remember watching my grandpa swing it at the end of a real nice handle when I was a child.... after he passed away my dad inherited it. I watched him use it quite a bit and I was able to use it some... unfortunately, someone who didn’t know how to swing an axe got ahold of it and broke the handle. Sadly, it lay on a shelf in my dad’s outbuilding for many many years! I’m 51 now... my dad passed away in 2006. in 2017 I was back home in my folks’ place in West Virginia. I got the axe head and sent it to myself here in the Philippines. I wish I lived near you so I could personally bring it to you and have you put a new handle in it! Would love to have a hickory handle about 40 inches long.... might it be at all possible to have you walk me through the process of how to make a handle for it? Thank you very much! The Lord bless you real well!
I have a double bit axe of unknown make. I got it without a handle. Found a new handle. Upon measuring the eye, I have a larger opening on one side, and a smaller, by 2mm, opening on the other side. The problem is if I start the handle on the smaller opening, it looks upside down. It looks like an upside down bearded axe. Is it supposed to look like this? In this video, you said the handle starts to go in in the smaller opening so the wider opening expands with the wedge to keep the handle tight. Is there a way to show you a picture of my axe? Please advise, as I am about to install the handle. I love the enthusiasm the display in all your videos. Yes, I've seen them all.
I learned a long time ago that wide grain on hickory was desirable. It meant good growing years with plenty of rain resulting in strong wood. Maybe it's not the correct science. Also learned that orientation didn't matter in hickory. I dunno what's correct but now I just look for something pleasing to the eye
That's an incredible axe.you deserve to be able to toot your own horn 🎺with workmanship like that, I bloody would ....Thx for giving such wonderful tips mate......oh those doubles😍😍😍😍😍.....Hello to all new subs.love to all in the BBR family 😎👍🇦🇺
Nah swede ol' mate. The breeze was not on my side all weekend. Like some one was following me with a giant fan. Oh well.enoyed the bush all the same. So peaceful 😎👍🇦🇺
Da Swede) This question got me poking around a bit. Curiosity went after the cat... Here's a bit of fascinating history and info if you haven't already found your answer. Be Well & Blessed! //www.realorrepro.com/article/Keen-Kutter-fakes-and-reproductions
Mr. Buckin, I handled a jersey style head and had many challenges with the long cheeks. Don’t get me wrong i love a challenge but had to finish job with some space on once side. I was really upset until I saw you say “a tiny bit is ok”! Turns out is is a great 5 lb splitter!!! Thanks Brother! PS I doing my best to be kind!
Have you or do you know anyone that has ever made an axe handle out of Hedge? That is an awesome looking old axe, I don't know for sure but back in the day almost every tool made that was different than the norm served a purpose so I bet those cut outs or angles cut in the steel served some kind of purpose.
I used a double bit axe when I was a kid and it was the most well balanced axe that I have ever used for chopping and even splitting. As soon as I used a splitting axe, I hated it. I would always use the double bit, for everything! I would get another one but I rarely see them these days. These days, everyone seems to be using these short, single blade axes that are always back heavy and seem more dangerous to me. Everyone these days say to not chop at angles or do upper swings. I never had a problem using upper cuts with this type of axe and they are too long to bounce back and hit you. Of course this may be the way that I chop at angles by pulling with my bottom hand and sliding up with my other after each swing, so even when it did bounce, it was never threatening to myself. No one taught me. I just learned to using this type of axe when I was a kid. I sort of liked it actually, but only with this type of axe. Using any other large axe just doesn't feel right to me and those axes are bad on the wrist when they deflect off your target cause they are all so back heavy. The double bit just felt like a part of myself. I think if someone ever attacked me with a sword or any other melee weapon, I could readily defend myself well with this particular axe, even though it's been decades the last time I used one. Godspeed!
Give that oak a poke. Your to much learned something about axes and handles. Small side down. I like the way you show us. What your always doing. Love your videos Billy. Be kind. Thanks bucken.
Awesome video as always brother! I found a 3.5# double bit for 3$ at a yard sale I'm about to put a handle on. Never did one but your videos help alot. Can't fail if I don't try! Stay safe and be kind until its time not to!
OMG love the way you get sections of the wedge very deep into the cuff!!! Awesome!!! Fills all the individual voids in the head! Love it hitting the “hilt”!
WOW buddy I cant believe you put this video out!!!! This is why I have not started the Buckin Barbarac build yet!!! I will send you a picture, tell me what you think!!??!!
I was through some of the many tools my dad left to me and found an old Plumb#35 double bit axe head. I remember swinging that back in my teens. It had gotten Rusty laying in among all the other tools and so I used some chemicals to neutralize the rust and sanded it starting with an 80 grit and stopping at 220. It’s looks great. Now I needed some info on getting a new handle on it and came across this video. I’m hooked on your channel now brother! Thanks for posting! I did not think much of that old ace as a kid but now that I’m an old man it means the world that it belonged to my dad. I’ll pass it on to my grandkids now.