In this video I'll show you how I restored my wife's grandfather's old axe. It was his favorite ax . I will also show you how to make an ax handle. I'll make the handle out of ash. Pleasant viewing. PATREON. / wooddesign673
@@gemofthewoods5802 There's a video of an antique firefighters axe restoration by "My Mechanics" which has the same kind of securing method, definitely worth a watch, so it would seem it's an old method that WD has bought back into use. He has done a marvellous job too.
The only way this fantastic display of craftsmanship could possibly be appreciated any better is if my Father was alive to see it. Thank you, this really takes me back to the sometimes not so fun but learning experiences that he instilled in me.
That was the part I liked the least... I thought it would be an aluminium wedge mounted old scool. But it is in style with the metal hybrid, so I guess it has to be that system.
Stunning, Having the wedge in the back like that is awesome. I would really love to have that on my side as a little wedge banger because it deserves to be used. Outstanding job.
When restoring items with family connections, I like to just return the tool to it's original working state. It the tool was a favorite of those who have passed, I would never make such a radical change to it. It would just not sit well with me. I could just do a a radical restore job from an old axe I get for a garage sale and such. All that said, that is a beautiful modern design of an axe. Well done.
@@dustincartie3502 Maybe percival views the wear and tear on the tool as witness marks of events in the user's life. That is my view. The complexion of the Axe has been wholly erased.
скорее всего, так и будет (я про стену и любоваться). кому сейчас нужен топор? жил 15 лет в частном секторе, топоров была "коллекция" - штуки 4 разных размеров. пользовал их раз 5 суммарно (на всех). срубал старое дерево и по мелочи столярку какую-то, типа заострения кольев для новых деревьев. с учетом явного облегчения, этот топорик не для тяжелых работ все равно.
Есть топор для души, а есть для роботы. кто не работает с душой тот не поймет.. Поэтому некоментирую такие видео просто получаю эмоциональное удовольствие. А кто привик языком молоть, так пусть мелет.. он для этого рожден
Wow, what a treat it is to watch a real craftsman and artist combine those talents and watch the project unfold. Loved the inlays and how they compliment the entire project. I can assure you , your wife's grandfather is looking down and smiling.
If you ever make another, similar to this one, I think it would look great mounted on a handle of MESQUITE! In the us it’s mainly used for the aromatic smoke. Few know that it is a truly beautifully grained piece of wood. Just a simple carnauba wax, buffed to a high gloss. Stunning
One of the many phenomenal restorations shown on RU-vid where, it's so perfect, you'd never want to actually use it, for fear of getting scratches on it.
Breathing new life into something that it’s original creator, long passed away, would be proud of. I have a deep reverence for the craftsman who created tools and the tools themselves, that have lasted beyond a lifetime. There’s something special about holding something that’s survived not only time but the abuse that it’s taken during it’s lifetime. I think about who may have used the tool and for what purpose. Thanks for giving this tool time for the next generation to hopefully use and appreciate.🙏👍🇺🇸 Your skills are off the chart BTW.
Awesome restoration. It takes a special person to take the time and have the patience to create a piece of art like this. Thank you for sharing.......beautiful job
Wow, what a beautiful, insightful restoration of your grandfather’s tool. I’m sure that you have garnered his approval. Thank you for sharing this insightful video presentation. Wishing you and your family a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace brother
I had to blow through most of the video due to lack of time. I have seen some nice restorations, but that is one of the best, if not the best I have seen. Everything from the cut of the axe head to the sculp of the handle is simply masterful. Wish I could restore one of my dad's tools. Your grandpa would be proud. That is a 'cutting edge' axe for the ages.
Watching your videos is addictive. When you started, I'm like there's no way he can do anything with that. Then it turns to, Ok I see where he's going with this. It ends up as my god, that wasn't even close to what I had in my head. Outstanding craftsmanship. You are a true artist.
Wow - you used several techniques that I have never seen before anywhere else (combo wood/metal handle - partial depth inlays, and a very ingenious way to keep the ax head on). Beautiful results on the ax head and the handle. Thank you for making that video.
you never see this technique before because it's terribly impractical. It's fine if you never intend on actually using the thing but as soon as you do, you'd get terrible response from the handle and as the wooden part wear out, the metal part will start cutting into your hands when you use the axe. This is now nothing more than a show piece.
Such videos keep assuring me that two types of people still exist - 1. Honest people and 2. Those who work for their satisfaction. You are two in one and of some rare ones.
Dude did not save that old axe but literally made a piece of ART! DAMN!!! In your channel description you mentioned that you are not a professional restorer I would say that you are beyond a professional restorer, you have a unique gift, keep on doing stuff!
Come on man that’s not an axe! It is a beautiful work of art that should now be a treasured family heirloom for generations to come. Fantastic work sir!
Love the design of the polished metal vectors and dark/worn wood. You gave it passage into the new age with a fitting new body and kept its soul visible
Really nice work. I would have loved to see the finishing process in detail (even if it means a longer video); it's the best part of it IMO! All of it, polishing of the head, sanding of handle, etc. I also assume you did some coating or even tempering of the iron head since it's not rusty, that would have been cool to see too :)
I felt the same. A lot of the "rough" work was shown, and then it suddenly jumped to a much more fine finish. I imagine a metal inlay is mainly for looks? I'm guessing it'll not handle as well as a wood handle (stiffer, less damping) and over time the join will separate. Looks cool when new though...
Вот как из старого, ржавого топора получается такая красота?! Браво Мастеру! И конечно отдельное слово благодарности за такое топорище! Это просто шедевр!
I’ve seen a few of your pieces before. I’ve always enjoyed them. I can honestly say this one blew me away. Absolute perfection, and amazing work. Subscribed.
Большая вставка еще ладно, она на заклёпках держится. А вот полосочки не выдержат нагрузки и вылетят. Не практично. В таких случаях делают ласточкин хвост, чтоб надежнее. Но дерево со временем треснет. Поэтому лучше вообще без них и без самореза.
