SECRETS! Axe Companies WON'T Tell You! MIND BLOWING!
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- How to properly tune and maintain a new axe.
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I see so many ppl drop reviews on websites where they bought an axe from and they give it a negative review because “it came to me not razor sharp”. I’ve always automatically reprofiled any axe, hatchet, knife, spoon, spork, that I’ve gotten and I just assumed that’s what everyone did…I just feel like if you complain about having to sharpen a new axe and then trash a reputable manufacturer…you might be a man-baby 😑
Haha! Yes!
Man-baby, that had me laughing! Reminds of Hans and Franz from Saturday Night Live, girlie-man 😂😂😂
I feel like you are correct.
Not all of us can figure out how to sharpen it correctly….😢
Agree! People need to grow a pair of cojones!
Cowboy the fup
Everything I buy is basically a “finish it yourself” kinda project. Everything needs to be setup, modified or finished. The only thing that doesn’t get modified are like t shirts.
Axe maintenance is therapeutic. It’s about the time of year I go ding them up. 😂 great video. Thanks
Beautiful video and unbelievably informative! 👍
Your shop looks immaculate, something I could aspire to. Looking forward to the next video! 👍👍👍
Thank you! I have really trying to dial in my shop and keep things organized
Good to see old Killinger back in the shop talking axes!
Was a great day for it!
Very interesting and good information to learn. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos to help us out.
My pleasure
Excellent video. Very informative. I need to adjust the way I have been taking care of my axe.
Glad this helped!
Awesome video,thanks for sharing your knowledge on axes, and maintenance for them.
My pleasure and thank you
I really like the way your style is a fluid mix between form and function. I came across your name listening to an old podcast and have really enjoyed binging your content ever since.
I appreciate it! Welcome to the channel!
That was really informative Chris. Great job my friend!!
Thanks Tom
I am always very impressed by your high level of craftsmanship in all of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I wish you all the best. Cordial greetings from Thailand.
Thank you! I appreciate that a lot!
Excellent video. Looking forward to future sheath videos!
Coming soon!
Good stuff as always my friend
Thank you sir!
Beautiful work there my friend .!!!☀️❤️🔥🦾🌙
Thank you!
Great video. I like the variety you chose. I'm fairly happy with the council tool axes from the past few years since I know what to expect for the price point. With 15-30min of tuning, they are great tools! I'd like to see how you go about making a handle octagonal, since the one I tried looks questionable at best.
Thanks! Yes the CT axes are a fantastic value! I'm working on the octagon handle soon
Those GB’s are awesome. I also got much better sheaths for those and then used their original sheaths for other axes. Nice tips! Enjoyed seeing how someone else does it. :) Cheers!
Thanks Toby!
That's good info, Killinger. I also apply a light coating of oil to the head before I store them.
Thanks Jeffrey
Well thought out and well spoken. Thanks!
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Appreciate it!
You are indeed correct. On all Adler Axes, Hatchets and Mauls are a fine Layer of Clear (waterbased) coatings to prevent rust. These wear of with general use but it does keep maintenance to a minimum for a while. Nice Video! Cheers from germany
Absolutely love the adler line! I'm planning on owning more!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge about axes. I still love a maul for splitting wood
My pleasure!
You did a very nice job on this video man your presentation is top notch 👌🏼 keep up the fantastic work Chris I'm always watching your videos your a true axe legend man
Well thank you!!!!
Cool vid! Have to try that snake juice one day. What was the grey council axe with the forged looking bit?
3 axes where CT. the splitting axe, fellers axe (red head) and FE6 fore axe.
Good sharp card scraper makes short work of varnish. I like that scotch bright belt too! Good video sir! Good advice from start to finish!
Excited to get that handle from ya!
Thanks buddy!
I got the Council Tools Camp Carver with a 16 inch handle. It’s a fantastic hatchet, came ready to carve from the box. I’ve been putting linseed oil on the handle, it felt like it came raw, ready for treatment. Beautiful piece, made in the USA!
Great axe!
Just did this on a Prandi splitting wedge axe. I was “meh” on the handle with the factory finish. Now I’m far more happy until it revealed a crack in the base of the handle. Still, great method and it increased my overall satisfaction with the tool.
Thanks fantastic!!
Got give a 👍 up to yours and wormgitter ha
makes me feal so good to see a fellow axe man such as yourself Mr. killenger supporting council tools axes 3 of councils best on that table im a council fanatic myself in fact some call me the council guy 🤣👍the new 36in strait handle 5lb splitting axe is my favorite too!👍
I'm glad they are still producing quality products for us consumers.
Great video, i can almost smell that finish on those handles!
Its delightful
Very interesting, new sub here. Can't wait to order some handles.
Awesome! Welcome!
just as a FYI, Westcoast Saws just had some custom Hickory axe handles made this year, and they are selling them with the wood wedge and a couple of small stainless steel wedges, and the left the end that fits into the eyelet large, so it would accommodate different axe heads. Looks like it would be a nice fix for the one axe at 10:47 in the video. Looks like a nicely forged axe head.
I saw those. Nice handles
Great video and a great sense of humour.
Thank you
Here from bucken, looking forward to being a part of your community.
Welcome!
Definitely interested in a future vid of thinning down the GB. I have the exact same axe and it’s a handful.
I'm looking forward to swinging it!
Well done Chris! I appreciate the tutorial Brother!
My pleasure
You are truly welcome my friend!
I'm one of the new guys from buckin's channel, I plan to stick around. This is some great content
Appreciate it!
thanks for sharing the knowledge
Thanks for watching!
Good stuff Chris 👍🍻
Thanks Eric!
You just got me to thinking that cutter mattock I just used the other day could use a little tinder lovin care. Had to replace the handle on it several years ago and couldn't find one that fit it, so I had shape down a handle meant for something else. I'd better get to taking care of that handle so I don't have to do it again.
Haha! Yup, take care of them and they will last forever
Great tips n tricks as always sir thank u very very much.
Thank you
@@KillingerUSA ur welcome my friend thank u.
Great video as usual! Very well put together, start to finish. Love the second amendment acknowledgment too. 😁 It would be cool for you to do an EDC video or maybe what you keep in your Jeep.
Thank you! I could do something like that for sure!
Got recommended here after a Bucking Billy video. New subscriber here. Enjoyed the video. Recently brought an old Connecticut style axe back from the brink. Next project is an old fireman's axe that i plan on putting a mirror on.
Im fairly new at the restoration process, just wondering if you have recommendations on different types of wood for hamdles with varying amounts of curve? What wood, would be better for hamdles with over pronounced curves?
Cheers,
911AXE
Welcome! Can't beat hickory!
I have the Adler I really like it. About 3 weeks ago I got a GBA just like yours.
Both great axes!
I've seen guys put a piece of thick leather in that spot where you said you had an overstrike. I think I saw one of your nicer axes actually came that way. I think the best of us will miss, and it's a good way to protect the axe against damage.
They call them strike guards. Work great
I love your channel you have interesting things to me that you do and go over in-depth
Hey thank you!!
When will you have more of the leather suspenders made to sale
I really dont know to be honest?
Ok thanks for getting back to me I will keep a eye out for them
Is that sanding belt like a gasket removal pad for a die grinder ? That's what I use for a touch up . Nice work !
Same stuff!
Nice video thanks
Thanks!
Also, never thought of using Tub O’ Towels for cleaning axes. Brilliant! Much simpler than WD-40 and paper towels. They all have their purpose at times. Cheers!
Use those for everything! Love them!
I hate promoting john deere.... but the ones you get from the dealership are the best ive found
Where can you find that gauge he used to find the blade angle in the beginning of the video? Thanks In advance.
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Thank you so much for this highly informative presentation. I have just subscribed with a thumbs up, which you highly deserve ! God bless and know this Christian loves you ! Take care ! A friend always !
Thank you so much!
Great Video, Great Info. I have a few Axes and Tomahawks. I love my Council Tool Wood-Craft Camp Carver with a 22 inch straight handle. I usually use Linseed oil on the handles. I'd like to know what "snake juice" is?
It's a handle finish I came up with. I'll do another video on it soon.
@@KillingerUSAI replied and it apparently didn't go through. I would try Your "Snake Juice" if it was available or the recipe for it. I usually use Linseed Oil on my axes or tool handles. Again Thank You.
I need some advice.
I have a snow and nealley 3.5 pound felling axe. the handle came loose first usage.
so I jumped the bit tighter to shoulder of handle and tried to put a step wedge in.
problem is they wedged this handle with an aluminum wedge instead of a wooden one.
I didn't see that immediately because the wedged area is painted black.
anyhow, I need to get that damned aluminum wedge out so I can remove bit, re fit the handle, and re haft the axe.
I tried to drill into the wedge to secure a screw to help pull the wedge out. unsuccessful. that wedge is really in there.
maybe I moved it a half a mm out
outside of trashing the handle....how do I get that aluminum wedge out?????
I was going to suggest doing what you tried. That's the only way I know how. The other option is to some how just pound the wedge in deeper and hope for the best. You could also try soaking the eye in BLO.
I got a few handles that need some juice! Thanks Chris
Working on sourcing my supplies for another batch
@@KillingerUSA Let me know I would like to try some. Thanks
Nice video. What axe is that at the 6:56 mark. I’ve been looking everywhere for that pattern. Is that an axe I can buy online?
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5lb splitting axe by Council Tool
I've bought several hults bruk and grasfors handles. There a little thick but tough as steel. I'd like to see a video on making one octagonal.
I'll definitely do a video on it. Its pretty easy and the handle feels great!
i can not comprehend how those might be too thick
the only reason why I don't like gränsfors is because the handles are too thin, so i have to make my own, with very minimal tools. i don't even have anything to secure the wood to.
@@timidb everyone has their own preferences. I recommend sticking to making your own.
Ever considered putting a piece of stainless behind the sander? I always worry when I see sparks being directed towards exposed lumber.
Yes. I'm actually going to move it outside once my lean to is built.
JP is the kinda dude that put a water bucket underneath, kidding, that’s a good idea🤠
@@IndianaDoug I actually do have a water bucket under it. Haha! But that's for cooling the steel if it gets hot.
You get the idea. 👍😁
slowly
I was excited to pick up an Adler felling axe at a pallet liquidation store for $12.50 however l treasure my american made edge tools.
I actually prefer older saws. I have two. Neither are as old as yours but both are great saws. I have a Makita DCS6421. And a Shindiawa 757. Both older Japanese made saws.
Can't beat the old iron!
Most of the finishes that I have experienced has been lacquer. I have scraped off that crap all too many times and put boiled linseed oil back on them. My log splitter I have repainted orange, so I can find it in the woods after I am finished using them. My splitting wedges are also painted blaze orange for the same reason.
Good tip!
Thank Buckin
What are we thanking him for?
"don't freak out . You're not gonna die..." Yeah it is a lot of work , but It's a "quiet tool". Ever tried the method of 50/50 turpentine and BLO and you soak the whole handle in a bucket? A gardener guy said it wiil travel up the handle by osmosis. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. Love that splitter , now I want one.
Never tries the soak thing. That splitter is awesome!
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Appreciate it!
I could not open your web site to view your items for sell, might want to double check to make sure it is not broke.
No, it's correct. I took it down. I currently domt sell anything. Looking to build a new website at some point.
Stay sharp friends 👊🏼🧡🔥👍🏼
You to buddy
What is ‘snake juice’ and how do you use it?
It's just a wood finish I make. Just apply it to axe handles in thin coats. Let it dry and work it's magic.
I like it.
Thanks!
I love the soundtrack! Nothing like the sweet music of the 2nd Amendment being exercised. Not a distraction for me! Carry on....
It's my favorite!
Please could someone tell me what the published title has to do with the video’s content? Maybe I missed something but it seems to be more about care and maintaining a new axe and nothing about what axe companies say or recommend.
I promise you if you watch it one more time, you will see what I'm talking about.
Thanks.
What “snake oil” are you using?
It is a handle finish I make that is awesome! I will have more available soon!
I think that lacquer the factory puts on keeps the wood from breathing
Also keeps it from drying put and shrinking
cutting trees with axes sounds fun lol
idk where to start safely though
Plenty of videos to watch. Check out Kevin Disobedience. He has a good series on how to get started
Hey MR Killinger The Axe guruman,
i find your video very informative and i truly appreciate wht you are trying to convey to the mere lower mortals than yourself. Shame i am too too far away from the Good USA, here in the Uk, we really dont have good quality axes, maybe from gillpin old axes which is too thin , hardly and felling axes as you do in the States. man i would have bought a few, or when one goes to thees garage sales or flea Markets for axes, knives, guns, tools etc, in your Country. My i asked what is SNAKE JUICE , is that one of your special concoctions you put together for your axe handle. i have two Gransfors bruks axes, a original Gransfors Mini Hatchet and a Gransfors small forest axe, when they were made famous over here in the Uk, By Ray Mears and they were then £50 each now they are over 3 to 4 times the price only over 20 years.. you are truly a gifted man, who knows what you are talking about. keep up the good work. cheers Hans.
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Thank you! I appreciate your kind words! Snake Juice is a formula I came up with that combines premium pine tar and linseed oil. It started as a joke but turned into a product that I sometimes sell. It's nice because it's none toxic, that I know of, and leaves a nice dark patina on the handles while offering maximum protection. Can also be used on the head to keep rust off without gumming up. It's a nice 1 fits all product.
@KillingerUSA I have had great success with. Castor oil. Beeswax and linseed oil. Which I uses on my tarp.boots and axes. I might try. Birch tar and linseed oil in the summer. You got axes I can only dream of. There is hardly and natural forest in UK. Its all private state. Which hardly anybody have access with. Too many stringent and funny laws in the UK.
Many thanks for replying.
I am looking for a good Nicholson file or any file made in the USA.
Now Nicholson is made In Brazil and its Rubbish.
I have one. I thought it was made in The USA.
I was disappointed with my Perchase.
Also i can't seem to access your website. I keep getting an error message that this server is nowhere to be found or working.
Cheers Hans.
@@firehanshg my website is down currently as I don't offer any products at this time. Not sure when I'll get back to it? Been very busy around my property. Sorry to here about the UK. It's a shame for sure.
Snake juice = used motor oil + diesel. Make your own. Great for timber decking. Darkens the wood.
Sounds very toxic. Good luck with that. Everyone has their own methods.
Hi, please could you add the brand and model of each axe. greetings from Argentina
Haha! Sorry, that would take an insane amount of effort.
Is that a dewalt bandsaw on the ground?
Compound miter saw. I have the Milwaukee porta band saw.
I’ve always used boiled linseed oil with no complaints but now I’m curious, what is the “snake oil” you use?
The performance of BLO without the harsh chemicals. Plus, an added benefit of grip, dark patina and smells good enough to eat! Like a BBQ! Not consumable!
@@KillingerUSA is it something I can buy or does it need to be made/mixed? Less toxic sounds great!
@@AdamJohnson-dr2ri I sell it on my website. KillingerOfficial.com
@@KillingerUSA nice, thank you I’ll check it out.
I happen to have that red 5lb council you have, will your 28" French curve fit that head?
Absolutely
I to prefer straight handle.
Just something about it
The snake juice does smell good enough to drink
I love it! And it lingers for a while!
Is it me, or is it our cameras just don’t show how well your handles look after applying snake juice?
Great video👍🏻
Definitely the camera
They definitely don’t show how well they smell!
@@KevinsDisobedience 😆 yep
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Appreciate it!
i recently bought my first GB Small Forest Axe... and unfortunately, the bit is angled in. I tried to email GB directly...with no response. The US based company i purchased it from is requiring me to mail it back in (paying out of pocket) and they will mail me another one... with no guarantee that i will get a better one.
Well, I know it sucks to have to pay shipping but unfortunately, shipping companies won't ship for free. At least they are willing to replace it. It's the cost we pay to buy online. I'd ship it back and get a replacement. I have never had a bad exsperiance with any GB axe I have ever bought so I'm sure it's just a fluke. I'm curious what you mean by "angled in"? Also, I have no affiliation with ANY axe companies or Axe distributors.
@@KillingerUSA Yeah...it's what I will likely end up doing. I'd be happy to send you pictures of what I mean. if you look from the top down the bit edge along the handle... the bit angles towards the left.
@@PaulTardino I get what your sawing now. Yeah, send it back for another one.
I need snake juice!!!
I should make another batch
GB axes are getting worse. Grinds are wrong, hammer marks in the edge of the blade, which you cannot grind out, because it would mark the edge to thin. The grain orientation is always wrong. Husqvarna handles are always great. Great grain running in the right direction. And for a third of the price! Use Neatsfoot oil on the sheaths first then seal that in, lasts for ages! Good advice sir!
what belt grinder do you have? thanks
KMG 2x72
Liked the vid and info....just found the "MIND BLOWING" a little misleading.
Creative title. Only way people will click on the video's. Don't hate the player, hate the games.
What is snake juice?
Wood finish
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Axes
Yip
Adler vs fiskers?
Good idea! Coming soon!
Why the 100 db intro music, and then 65 db audio?
Obviously I'm not a professional. I'm going to hed over to your channel and see if I can pick up some tips. Thanks!
@@KillingerUSA 😂
12th 🤘🏼
Right on!
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For a third or less than the price you paid for that gransfors, you could have gotten a council tool Dayton axe with a much higher build quality, and you would be supporting an American company. For a $300 axe, I’d expect WAY MORE than what gransfors offers. They’re nice axes, but nowhere near with the price they charge.
Council is good but nowhere near the quality of Gransfors. Not even the same thing. I cam say that because I own both.
@@KillingerUSA I own both too. My council is 20 bucks or so cheaper and about twice the quality. I do love both of them though
A company is going to charge the maximum they think they will get away with. Seldom has anything to do with quality or manufacturing costs.
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Sensible and informative. A shame Gransfors is pulling back on what was once a stringent level of quality control. I do find it somewhat odd that anyone would purchase a new axe when there are literally tens of thousands of better, used items to be had. From a sustainability perspective, making new axes is anything but a tad unnecessary. On the coating front, another lesser known finish used by old pro timber cutters was the use of used diesel oil on the haft... This process leaves the grain sealed with a black tar-like finish that is hands down the best preserver Ive seen. Over many years of collecting, I aquired 2 particular axes that belonged to a professional cutter back in the 1960's... What was most interesting was that I aquired them nearly 6 years apart - Both of them are Swedish made Tasmanian patterns on beautifully preserved diesel oiled hafts.
Did not know that about diesel fuel. Thanks for sharing!
From what I've watched lately the end of the Gransfors axe is left with grinding marks instead of being polished is because it helps keep them from sticking. - czcams.com/video/B5HOCj9OotY/video.html
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Right on!
Took too long to get to whatever point you're trying to make. Once i saw the brushes coming out; i said, "This guy ain't right."
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Sad about GB and the quality. It’s because they are pushing them out way too fast.
Don't get me wrong, still fantastic axes. Just not what they once were
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You are number 1 my friend!
SNAKE OIL ????????????????
Snake juice. It's an axe handle treatment I sometimes sell. Smells amazing!