Gransfors Bruk: How To Replace An Axe Handle

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • FINAL SPECS: 18.25 inches at 2.25 pounds
    How To Video on replacing the handle on a Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe. I used a 19 in handle, instead of the 24 inch handle it came with, to make a handy camp axe.

Komentáře • 57

  • @swingbelly
    @swingbelly Před 2 lety +2

    One of the better videos out there. Very straight forward and simple to follow. Thank you.

  • @timothynewkirk2654
    @timothynewkirk2654 Před 5 lety +2

    Very well done! Too many guys grab a power tool for everything. I see you know the virtue of slow purposeful work! I respect this! ...Newk from Kentucky

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks Newk. Good to have a viewer from Kentucky.

  • @Jonathan-0331
    @Jonathan-0331 Před 5 lety +1

    Goes to show the basic skilks people have lost along the way. Great quick video.

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Jonathan. It's the simple stuff we forget how to do.

  • @MA-pf5bq
    @MA-pf5bq Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks. Really helpful and informative.

  • @JohnSmith-rm7xk
    @JohnSmith-rm7xk Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent video.
    Thanks for taking the time to teach us 👍🏾

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety

      My pleasure John. Thanks for giving it a look.

  • @swingbelly
    @swingbelly Před 2 lety

    Very good. Seen so many such videos, but yours is one of the best. Thanks, from Canada, eh!

  • @nearlynormal
    @nearlynormal Před 3 lety

    I've watched a lot of axe handle videos in preparation for re-handling my grandfather's rig builders hatchet. He was an oil drilling contractor in SE Kentucky in 1920, so there's a good chance it was actually used in building wooden drilling derricks. This is the best video yet Thanks. Am subbing to your channel. p.s. My mom babysat for Col. Sander's kids in Corbin KY

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 2 lety

      I appreciate your "nearlynormal" comments. I have always had an affection for KFC.

  • @shanesims2864
    @shanesims2864 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your time and video!!! Learned something new . All the best from Alabama👍

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching from Ala-damn-bama. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @BabakPA
    @BabakPA Před 5 lety +3

    The Scandinavian forest axe head weighs 1 3/4 pounds! Thanks for the video.

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 5 lety +2

      The total weight of my axe, head and handle, is 2.25 lbs. Very manageable and efficient.

  • @lancemillward2462
    @lancemillward2462 Před rokem

    love you little japanese hand saw

  • @lukasking2573
    @lukasking2573 Před 3 lety +6

    1.Wedge is was to thick, didn't go deep enough into the eye. 2. Don't use linseed oil, put woodglue on it.

    • @muhsinbustillo
      @muhsinbustillo Před 2 lety +3

      1. The wedge is actually perfect
      2. Wood Glue swells wood as it expands. Boiled linseed soaks into the wood and creates suction, instead of expansion.

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 2 lety +1

      @@muhsinbustillo Thank you, sir.

    • @muhsinbustillo
      @muhsinbustillo Před 2 lety

      @@JW9422 Keep up the great vids mate, glad to see you've posted again

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 2 lety +1

      @@muhsinbustillo Thank you. It was a quick project I have been wanting to do for a while.

  • @alldaytony2751
    @alldaytony2751 Před 4 lety +5

    Why not slim the wedge down a bit and get it down a bit further?

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety +1

      That is a good tip as well. This axe is still holding tight so there must be enough pressure with it as is. I will keep that in mind if I have a problem. Thanks.

  • @nonya5475
    @nonya5475 Před 3 lety

    That was very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 2 lety

      Thank you, I also enjoyed making it.

  • @nvue9887
    @nvue9887 Před 2 lety

    Super helpful thanks!

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 2 lety

      Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

  • @CashJohnston
    @CashJohnston Před 3 lety

    Looks real nice.

  • @silverback4434
    @silverback4434 Před 4 lety +2

    Good work !

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you, Sir.

  • @johnmutton799
    @johnmutton799 Před 4 lety +3

    The grain of the handle is alwrong, it runs the wrong way.

  • @matttreece4922
    @matttreece4922 Před 4 lety +3

    I believe the wedge could have gone in a little more but good work

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety

      I drove it like a rental car. May have gone a bit further but so far it has held up well. Still tight.

    • @matttreece4922
      @matttreece4922 Před 4 lety

      As long as it works good that’s all that matters

  • @passwordistaco507
    @passwordistaco507 Před 4 lety

    Very nice. With covid19 going on, i actually think I might try to do this. Order up the cheapest head, handle, etc and see how it goes.
    I also like the idea of the slightly heavier head on the shorter handle. My kid commandeered the gb small forest axe from me lol so Im on the lookout.

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety

      Yes, that would be a great COVID project. And it will be nice to have a reliable axe on hand. Good luck.

    • @nathanchandler18
      @nathanchandler18 Před 3 lety +1

      I know its been ten months not sure if you bought anything, but get the Scandinavian forest axe, I love it, I have the wildlife hatchet for smaller projects and my forest axe for clearing spots and building camp

  • @brian4984
    @brian4984 Před 4 lety

    I'd like to have a Gransfors Bruk axe rehandled but don't have a vise, mallet, etc and can't find anyone in the yellow pages to do it.

    • @bunndyboy
      @bunndyboy Před 4 lety

      We're do you live

    • @BrokenSofa
      @BrokenSofa Před 3 lety

      I used some sand papers, a piece of wood as a mallet and a knife to fit mine

  • @wolfking2281
    @wolfking2281 Před 4 lety

    Which boiled linseed oil can i use on the handle ?

    • @BrokenSofa
      @BrokenSofa Před 3 lety +1

      Whichever you have will work just fine

  • @lancemillward2462
    @lancemillward2462 Před rokem

    everyone is a critic. post a link to your content those that criticised below.

  • @ryanpatton6682
    @ryanpatton6682 Před 4 lety

    Where did u get the handle or what brand is it

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 4 lety +2

      I searched every hardware store, large and small, within 70 miles of my house to find it. It was made by a local guy that supplied the small hardware store in his area. It has no name brand.

    • @ryanpatton6682
      @ryanpatton6682 Před 4 lety

      Ok thanks

  • @666toysoldier
    @666toysoldier Před 2 lety +1

    Wrong grain orientation.

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 2 lety +2

      I have had a couple folks comment regarding the grain. I have had this handle for almost 4 years with no issues. The grain orientation has not been a problem and the axe has never failed to perform.

  • @egorbiletskiy2950
    @egorbiletskiy2950 Před 3 lety

    Woodprix is a solid company with solid woodworking plans.

  • @johnmutton799
    @johnmutton799 Před 3 lety

    The grain orientation on that handle is terrible! Totally the wrong way!

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 3 lety

      This handle was my only choice; there was not a bin full of axe handles to choose from and I did not want to make my own. It has held up well and I have no complaints.

    • @zombiefighterof1987
      @zombiefighterof1987 Před 3 lety +3

      Will not make the slightest difference on a handle that length

  • @boriserjavec6470
    @boriserjavec6470 Před 3 lety

    calling a wedge a rascal lolol

    • @JW9422
      @JW9422  Před 3 lety

      That's my "southern" coming through.