gouging out a crack in an old axe and welding it after, I decided to give the axe a mirror polish. Music by: epidemicsound.com Song: And the sky shall unfold
I’m in the middle of restoring an old axe head of my own and all of your tool/product use explanation at the end was so helpful. Thank you! I’ve been in the woodworking game for awhile but I’m new to the metal game but fascinated by it
I've enjoyed 3 of your videos thus far, including the polishing by hand and making of an axe handle. I know that feeling of i'm over it as been restoring some hand planes. Thank you for taking the time to do your videos.
Man.. I'm glad I watched this video. I'm restoring an axe and have been doing it all by hand. The thought had crossed my mind to use my orbital sander but thought it would leave makes in it. You da real MVP
WOW!... That's all I can say. Your the boss! Beautiful weld repair and your polishing skills are tops. "I'm done with Axes", I feel your pain. If they are willing to pay for it, maybe. Great video,. Thank you.
It's a shame you're not going to do any more axes :( they have such character and you brought out the best in that one. I can't believe that the weld is not even noticeable! Not a trace as far as I could see.Beautiful work. Thank you.
You mix up your terminology a bit. You say the tip is harder because it was tempered, but tempering is in fact a process that reduces hardness, and increases toughness. That would decrease the edge retention of the tempered bit, and in turn make it less likely to chip.
I'm still using your old method of polishing stuff but I managed to find 320 grit flap wheels as the finest they come. I tried using an orbital sander like you in this video but noticed it was leaving swirl marks so I went back to hand sanding at 400 - 2000 grit sand paper. I did discover small 2" hook and loop backing pads for a drill or angle grinder and found small 2" disks in 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2,000, and 3000 grit that I ordered that I will try once they come in from slow boat China. I hope that will solve the swirl problem I had with the orbital sander and hope to eliminate hand sanding completely since it takes forever.
Anthony O I found some company's have sandpaper that are not consistent in the grits and will produce swirl. I bought my backing pads from sandpaper.ca Good luck!! Cheers!
Wow Gilbert....another shinny one....you sharpen and shine so people can see that with some time and effort and a lot of patience what you can achieve,,,,patience is in short supply with a lot of people these day.....I say if the people watch its a lot better than the video that nobody watches....CHEERS and see you soon with the chicken hot dogs
Keep us posted on other items you polish up. I know I would enjoy to see more detailed steps involved when you made that axe handle. Everyone has a different technique to arrive at the same result but yours looked pretty good.
Disc or drum rotors, ball peen hammers, knives, and railroad spikes might be some good ideas for polishing, or some interesting things you have around the shop. Maybe a mirror polished small sledge hammer head would be cool as a paperweight. I kind of plan on doing that for myself sometime.
Tip for you: Use a light mist of Windex not wd-40. Wd-40 is too oily. Oil reduces friction and takes away the effect of the sandpaper. Hence, for example, why we put oil in our cars, to reduce friction.
Out-frickin Standing. And thanks for the warning of the eight (8) hours of work. I have a couple of axe heads. Thanks for the info. A polishing I will go. WOW!!!
I'm trying to erase very small streaks, (minute 6:58). I don't know if it's possible... but I'm in that learning process. Maybe I'm prevented by the limits of the type of steel used in an ax... I don't know, but I'm going to find out. Thanks for your knowledge... (I know from my own experience that it is not easy to reach that point of perfection that you achieved) 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏 From Uruguay, Daniel
Where did you get the orbit discs? Highest I fine here in Vancouver Canada is 220grit
sandpaper.ca
Any good auto body shop should have what you need
Ridi
Looks to good to use for work coolest axe head ive ever seen
Ridik, go to Grizzly Tools. If you get down to Seattle, there's a wonderful store there that you can get all this and much more.
I have never seen an axe head with a mirror finish like that. Very impressive.
Very nicely done sir! You just gave an axe, that most people would've thrown away, a second chance at life! I love restoration.
I never would have imagined a cracked axe could be welded and repaired. Excellent.
8 hrs. For a masterpiece work of art... I'd say it's worth it....excellent work my friend!
I can't believe you showed the crack of your axe on CZcams. I'm shocked! Shocked, I say!
I’m in the middle of restoring an old axe head of my own and all of your tool/product use explanation at the end was so helpful. Thank you! I’ve been in the woodworking game for awhile but I’m new to the metal game but fascinated by it
The finished axe head is unrecognizable from the start! Great work.
Please make more polishing videos! Such a pleasure to watch!!!
I've enjoyed 3 of your videos thus far, including the polishing by hand and making of an axe handle. I know that feeling of i'm over it as been restoring some hand planes. Thank you for taking the time to do your videos.
you never would of guess thats was the same axe great job
You sir are a true craftsman. Thank you for the video.
Very impressive end result man!...I wouldn't even want to use it anymore ;))
I've got a vintage #10 cleaver that I've been wanting to restore. This has totally motivated me to get that going. Thanks!
that axe head turned out simply stunning! great work!
Great job! never seen an axe that shiny before. Thanks for sharing.
Man.. I'm glad I watched this video. I'm restoring an axe and have been doing it all by hand. The thought had crossed my mind to use my orbital sander but thought it would leave makes in it. You da real MVP
The intense music while you work is such a trip I love it
WOW!... That's all I can say. Your the boss! Beautiful weld repair and your polishing skills are tops. "I'm done with Axes", I feel your pain. If they are willing to pay for it, maybe. Great video,. Thank you.
You sound so much like AvE it’s creepy...excellent video mate! Always happy to see old tools restores to like-new!
Very impressive. You do great work. Thanks for sharing the video.
F... hell what a resut! Impresive work!
Fabulous!!!
you are best of the best , nice work mate
It's a shame you're not going to do any more axes :( they have such character and you brought out the best in that one. I can't believe that the weld is not even noticeable! Not a trace as far as I could see.Beautiful work. Thank you.
Excellent work. It is very nice to see an axe not only repaired properly but to see such excellent work in the grinding and polishing.
That's crazy good. Keep 'em coming!
Who ever gave you that axe will never belive its the same axe.Great job man.
I just love how you didn't round off the crisp edges of the axe.
Great job!!
Amazing job!
From Brazil.
That’s awesome to repair refurbished something that was broken and discarded
So satisfying to watch that shiny metal piece! Thanks for sharing.
the summary is perfect: the polishing masterpiece's done, never gonna do this again! ))))
That is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!! Great job man!!!!
Nice work, my man. Either do it right or don't do it at all. That axe head is beautiful.
Top job that turned out really neat and it's probably better than new it was a awesome transformation.
Cheers
Tim from Wood 4 Nothing
A pleasure to see somebody who doesn't spend all day with a mill file!
You should keep polishing axe's it make me and other viewers happy 😄
Beautiful work sir! Had chuckle quite a bit when you said "...nope, no more polishing the axe head..." It just made me laugh
Definitely the best axe video I’ve seen.
I love how the power tools cue the epic music
this is the 2nd video of yours that I have watched. you have new subscriber. good video and brilliant work. thank you for sharing
Nice work I think it might be too pretty to use now. Really impressive results!!!
It worked out perfectly! Thanks for the video, like and subscription!
Amazine work sir. Great job. Thanks for sharing I'm glad you want in Gators channel. Have a good week god bless
Outstanding result, I'm impressed!
Man that's one hell of a polish.i wouldn't even wanna touch it
Beautiful
Unreal. well done. You have inspired me to restore some of my axe heads.
That is beautiful. Just amazing.
You mix up your terminology a bit. You say the tip is harder because it was tempered, but tempering is in fact a process that reduces hardness, and increases toughness. That would decrease the edge retention of the tempered bit, and in turn make it less likely to chip.
What a beautiful back ground!
ofc you're finished with axes when you just passed final level of axes polishing. Amazing job
Good work and well worth the time and effort. Thanks for doing it.
Nicely done, I have several that I need to do....maybe this year I can get one completed 😆
That was the best job of polishing I have seen on CZcams , you made it look easy but I know there was alot of skill in doing it
I am 70 years old and want to fix up a very old hatchet for my grandson - going to give it a try
That turned out incredible! Good job, it’s a lot of time and dedication, but time well spent I think.
The best axe restoration video I've seen by far. So on point! Love ur job! 👍👍👍
Great video. Thanks 👍
I'm still using your old method of polishing stuff but I managed to find 320 grit flap wheels as the finest they come. I tried using an orbital sander like you in this video but noticed it was leaving swirl marks so I went back to hand sanding at 400 - 2000 grit sand paper. I did discover small 2" hook and loop backing pads for a drill or angle grinder and found small 2" disks in 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 2,000, and 3000 grit that I ordered that I will try once they come in from slow boat China. I hope that will solve the swirl problem I had with the orbital sander and hope to eliminate hand sanding completely since it takes forever.
Anthony O I found some company's have sandpaper that are not consistent in the grits and will produce swirl. I bought my backing pads from sandpaper.ca Good luck!! Cheers!
Did you mean to write more? Doug?
Beautiful results from all your hard work! 😀
SPECTACULAIRE !!!!
very fin work od that axe, nice job!
Perfect polishing, mate. 👍👍
Very nice that shine looks great.
Nice work from Poland
Beautiful mirror shine, buddy.
Wow Gilbert....another shinny one....you sharpen and shine so people can see that with some time and effort and a lot of patience what you can achieve,,,,patience is in short supply with a lot of people these day.....I say if the people watch its a lot better than the video that nobody watches....CHEERS and see you soon with the chicken hot dogs
Wowww🙄 nice like mirror.i ilike that
Nice repair and finish. I would not want to use that for any chopping work though. Too nice to get it marred up again.
Awesome job man! thanks for sharing
The music editing is on point aswell beautiful work
AWESOME JOB.. GREAT WORK...
truly amazing Sir
Keep us posted on other items you polish up. I know I would enjoy to see more detailed steps involved when you made that axe handle. Everyone has a different technique to arrive at the same result but yours looked pretty good.
Anthony O thanks for the compliment. If you have any idea what else I could polish, let me know. As for the axe handle, Liam Hoffman is the pro.
Disc or drum rotors, ball peen hammers, knives, and railroad spikes might be some good ideas for polishing, or some interesting things you have around the shop. Maybe a mirror polished small sledge hammer head would be cool as a paperweight. I kind of plan on doing that for myself sometime.
Tip for you: Use a light mist of Windex not wd-40. Wd-40 is too oily. Oil reduces friction and takes away the effect of the sandpaper. Hence, for example, why we put oil in our cars, to reduce friction.
great job...other than that its funny how you interrupt an epic music when you talk
Not to mention the crickets that take over at the same time...
(Still a great video from a fellow French Canadian, though...)
Awesome job!!!
epic music for an epic video
that was so satisfying to watch!
I would say - it was epic!
You make very clean and shining...it's looks too good ....make another video..plzzz...
soon
This axe would look great in a *splatter movie!*
LOL! XD
Great work CHAMP!!!
EXCELLENT WORK. FROM BRAZIL.
Great job!
Out-frickin Standing. And thanks for the warning of the eight (8) hours of work. I have a couple of axe heads. Thanks for the info. A polishing I will go. WOW!!!
francis auld thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!!
I'm trying to erase very small streaks, (minute 6:58).
I don't know if it's possible... but I'm in that learning process.
Maybe I'm prevented by the limits of the type of steel used in an ax... I don't know, but I'm going to find out.
Thanks for your knowledge... (I know from my own experience that it is not easy to reach that point of perfection that you achieved) 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
From Uruguay, Daniel
Pretty amazing work there!
Beautiful job. To get a finish like that from where you started is just amazing.
Looks like I'll be using my orbital sander then! I don't have a polishing wheel but a machine buffer so hopefully that will work
Masterpiece 👏👏👏👏👍
That's a nice paper weight you got there
Beautiful!
I've found my new favorite channel!
Well thank you very much. You have made my day!
Wow! Nice work
That’s impressive, if you didn’t know you wouldn’t know...you know
Superb...simply superb brotha.
Awesome work. Is there something we can do to protect the iron over time and to remain like that?
How to make mirror from axe ;) Nice job.
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