Blacksmithing: Forging a Bearded Belt Axe

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  • čas přidán 14. 11. 2019
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    Watch as I build a hand forged bearded belt axe using only hand tools. This Bearded Axe is a functional tool that will last for generations.
    From hand forging, heat treating and sharpening the axe head to shaping and fitting the wooden handle, turning a piece of steel and single piece of wood into a razor sharp axe perfect for camping is such a satisfying accomplishment - Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 168

  • @sisyphus9252
    @sisyphus9252 Před 4 lety +31

    The Essential Craftsman lead me here.

  • @otakumagnet8106
    @otakumagnet8106 Před 4 lety +5

    This is one of the few production blacksmithing channels I am subbed to that is more blacksmithing than machine shop. I wish you guys would post more. Your videos and personalities are fantastic. Edit: I am excited to see you joining the Makers Mob, but so many of the channels I really loved to follow also joined, and stopped producing videos.

  • @joachimsingh2929
    @joachimsingh2929 Před 3 lety +3

    I love it when you work the shaft.

  • @marksmallman4572
    @marksmallman4572 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the synchronicity between you and your co worker, guess no words are needed, when I nod my head you hit it....

  • @RedBeardOps
    @RedBeardOps Před 4 lety +8

    Absolutely beautiful axes! Thanks for sharing even these shots from your class.

  • @robroy5729
    @robroy5729 Před 4 lety +20

    that was the scariest flatter i have ever seen!!

  • @TheFishingExperience916
    @TheFishingExperience916 Před 4 lety +3

    I love the bearded axe look it's on the to get list for axe/tool/functional art

  • @eddydewilde4958
    @eddydewilde4958 Před 4 lety

    History at work, wonderful to see how it was done long ago and how the tradition continues. Well done Young Master!

  • @DMBVR4
    @DMBVR4 Před 4 lety +8

    Fair to say your video production game took a step up... dang!

  • @TonyStrongman
    @TonyStrongman Před 4 lety +3

    Simply divine, you're a true craftsman Liam.

  • @Cam-I-am
    @Cam-I-am Před 4 lety +7

    This video reminded me of when liam and Chad were in the shack with the press

  • @MrMetalhead33
    @MrMetalhead33 Před 3 lety

    Wow, that is a beautiful axe. Thanks for sharing.

  • @carljansevanrensburg2440

    Love the new format of your videos. I'm amazed with the ease at which you make the handles. Beautiful pairr of axes.

  • @brianlykins6663
    @brianlykins6663 Před rokem

    Always an honor watching a true craftsman. Beautiful work.

  • @BRENDANTHERED
    @BRENDANTHERED Před 4 lety

    Beautiful axe! Looks like a great little carpentry / camp / everyday carry axe... good work brother, keep it up!

  • @BCM1959
    @BCM1959 Před 4 lety

    Good to see you back.

  • @LarsKiel
    @LarsKiel Před 4 lety +4

    👌 Great filming and perfect audio - oh, and stunning craftsmanship as always....

  • @sidstone8845
    @sidstone8845 Před 4 lety +6

    Nice control with the drawknife, you didn’t keep going, knowing that the cut would follow deep into the grain

  • @othmaroacosta2002
    @othmaroacosta2002 Před 4 lety +3

    Finally a new video. I've been waiting. Either way I'm glad to see an upload.

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 Před 4 lety

    Welcome back . hope you will continue

  • @michaelpuckett2084
    @michaelpuckett2084 Před 4 lety

    Your axes are beautiful and evil at the same time I have always enjoyed your style keep going bud they are second to none.

  • @DonaldwFowlerjr
    @DonaldwFowlerjr Před rokem

    Wow. The craftsmanship is impressive.

  • @carlhutchens8587
    @carlhutchens8587 Před 4 lety

    I subscribed to makers mob and really like it. It’s more than a bargain. Thank you for putting this together.

  • @urbanlumberjack
    @urbanlumberjack Před 2 lety

    Simply amazing work. Hoping to own one someday. Truly no steps skipped, even soaking the heads. Some people say it’s unnecessary, but if it’s not done then the most important wood to be stabilized (in the eye) is left untreated! So impressive to see the attention to detail here

  • @cosmicbilly
    @cosmicbilly Před 3 lety

    I love watching Liam! But a part of me dies, knowing i will never be able to afford a Hoffman axe.. one of his camp axes was on ebay and it's already over $600 and the bid doesn't end for another day or so. It would be a dream come true to swing and work with a Hoffman axe. They are works of art. Every one of them.

  • @ShelleyRaskin
    @ShelleyRaskin Před 4 lety

    Lovely, like to see it being used.

  • @rusty7720
    @rusty7720 Před 4 lety

    Amazing craftmanship,for as long as man can live on this earth no machine or robot will ever be able to produce such a masterpiece.

  • @abaddon2479
    @abaddon2479 Před 4 lety

    Good looking axes. Hopping to be able to buy one soon.

  • @derekrussell9925
    @derekrussell9925 Před rokem

    Buckin' Billy Ray sent me here. Beautiful work and beautiful farm axe!

  • @danandreinicoara1872
    @danandreinicoara1872 Před 4 lety

    An intresting model my father was made this a long time ago,nice work!!!

  • @h.schmid1965
    @h.schmid1965 Před 4 lety

    Very nice Job!👍🏻

  • @markstuut4024
    @markstuut4024 Před 4 lety

    A beautiful creation

  • @RaysGarage
    @RaysGarage Před 4 lety

    Works of art!

  • @oldmood489
    @oldmood489 Před 4 lety

    Welcom back pro... Amazing axe

  • @mikemorris2068
    @mikemorris2068 Před 4 lety

    Very nice work.

  • @jollyjiggler
    @jollyjiggler Před 4 lety

    Very nice sir i hope to eventually make my way into forging axes

  • @alexmmendez7663
    @alexmmendez7663 Před 6 měsíci

    You are truly an inspiration, U live your work and when I saw a video of you I was really impressed but now with that cross axe I’m truly shocked, nice job

  • @thedeerco
    @thedeerco Před 4 lety

    Nice video wonderful work

  • @luke-te3sr
    @luke-te3sr Před 4 lety

    Incredible man

  • @levirugheimer3131
    @levirugheimer3131 Před 3 lety +5

    Its kind of hard to tell exactly what shape your center punch is but you should try grinding the point of your center punch to a square or triangle. The advantage is that when you're metal is hot you can see your punch mark better! Pro tip

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 Před 4 lety

    Awesome Axe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @larryeddings3185
    @larryeddings3185 Před rokem

    Beautifully crafted axe, sir.

  • @TheFlatlander440
    @TheFlatlander440 Před 4 lety

    Welcome back to YT Liam. It's been awhile. Cheers mate!

  • @keithspencersr.6806
    @keithspencersr.6806 Před 4 lety

    Outstanding

  • @rorylobban4789
    @rorylobban4789 Před 4 lety

    Hey man. Thanks for the video. I will own one of your axes one day.

  • @willardsmith460
    @willardsmith460 Před 4 lety

    Nice to see it hand struck nice job thanks

  • @buliwyf3236
    @buliwyf3236 Před 4 lety

    One of these days I will have the money for one of these works of ART!

  • @baikalwood2908
    @baikalwood2908 Před 3 lety

    This is art

  • @patriciogarzaro2510
    @patriciogarzaro2510 Před 4 lety +1

    long time no see, welcome back!!

  • @sarvove
    @sarvove Před 4 lety

    That’s fantastic looking axe that’s a real axe.

  • @williameddy7217
    @williameddy7217 Před 10 měsíci

    Love Your videos wish you still made them

  • @cholulahotsauce6166
    @cholulahotsauce6166 Před 4 lety

    Those are gorgeous thin blades.

  • @nivenniven9108
    @nivenniven9108 Před 4 lety

    Really nice keep it

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 Před 3 lety

    beautiful

  • @antoniopoydras57
    @antoniopoydras57 Před 4 lety

    your back we can see a blacksmith get busy

  • @randomfpv22
    @randomfpv22 Před 3 lety

    I need an axe like this in my life

  • @casterman2
    @casterman2 Před 4 lety +1

    Wish you had more videos coming, but I get it you have a company to run. It’s cool how many of the tools from the old shop are still there! Nice watching you and Chad using hammers only! Respect you two! Such a fine product. Hope to own one of your axes someday. Cheers!

  • @LoveBystroem
    @LoveBystroem Před 3 lety

    I would be proud to have forearms like that

  • @Fogyt121
    @Fogyt121 Před 4 lety

    Lovely

  • @davidbaldree1043
    @davidbaldree1043 Před 4 lety

    The axes are great. Definitely show a lot of detail in your work. And feel free to send me that anvil anytime. Be happy to take it off your hands for you. Lol

  • @lukereynolds
    @lukereynolds Před 4 lety

    dam would love one

  • @oliverworks5469
    @oliverworks5469 Před 4 lety +5

    I’ll take one of those beauties! Happy to see Chad. Don’t know how old video is though

    • @Skironxd
      @Skironxd Před 4 lety

      Handle part seems to be in the new shop at least

  • @crazyguys6101
    @crazyguys6101 Před 4 lety

    great to see Chad again

  • @Kankan_1.618
    @Kankan_1.618 Před 3 lety

    Very nice, If I had a chance I want to buy it

  • @nanciandstephan269
    @nanciandstephan269 Před 4 lety

    Marvelous! Both the process and the product

  • @knowwhatiswhat4276
    @knowwhatiswhat4276 Před rokem

    "Oh lay ye hammer down".

  • @wingmaster7422
    @wingmaster7422 Před 4 lety +1

    DAMN THAT IS THE BIGGIST BELT SANDER IVE EVER SEEN HOLY HELL

    • @typrus6377
      @typrus6377 Před 4 lety

      Look up Fireball Tools GoKart Sander.
      It's no 2x72

  • @petermarsh4993
    @petermarsh4993 Před 3 lety +1

    Dear Liam, thanks for presenting your method of axe making. It looks controlled and precise, something that I am yet to learn. The end result looks superb. The chunks of steel you started with look like my source of toughened steel - fork lift tines which is 4140. Is that what yours are? Cheers.

  • @EmberTheFolf
    @EmberTheFolf Před 3 lety

    Therapist: Buff nerd doesnt exist, he can't hurt you.
    Buff nerd:
    (That was just a meme, theres nothing wrong with being a nerd, and, this is some great craftsmanship, so, keep up the good work!)

  • @Zogg1281
    @Zogg1281 Před 4 lety

    Awesome axes and so nice to see how axes would have been made with a Blacksmith and apprentice. Have either of you thought about entering a local strong man competition? Your arms are like tree trunks!!!!! LOL

  • @zenasdad
    @zenasdad Před 4 lety +4

    Hi Liam ,What steel are you using for the axes ? Thanks awesome work

  • @koideath
    @koideath Před 4 lety +7

    Chad!

  • @featheredcoyote5477
    @featheredcoyote5477 Před 4 lety

    Popeye forearms!!! True craftsmanship my friend

  • @johnwilliams242
    @johnwilliams242 Před 4 lety

    To be this young and talented and so committed to a craft and not afraid of hard work is very inspiring, great job...

  • @karlmbeal
    @karlmbeal Před 4 lety

    @ 1:07 were you using hoof nippers as tongs or just tongs that look like them at a quick glance?

  • @tattoosteveneo
    @tattoosteveneo Před 4 lety

    Nice axe/hatchet. To bad the grain of the wood is not as good. It will work but it’s not at the peak. It is nice to see NC back in the saddle again

  • @kukuladze
    @kukuladze Před 8 měsíci

    Dude has massive forearms

  • @deckiedeckie
    @deckiedeckie Před 3 lety

    The axes themselves remind me of my father's "hacho" (oversize ax w/a short handle used by miners inside the mines to cut the woods w/which the lay the tunnels (passages inside the mine) a heavy oversized ax...has to be heavy for inside the mine they lack the space to swing it so it has to weight more than a normal ax....my father was a coal/iron miner in NW 'ern Spain many moons ago ....dead.

  • @ionutdrg9861
    @ionutdrg9861 Před 4 lety

    hey Liam
    you should start producing Draw knifes aswell
    I bet you could make some awesomenessss ones!! all the best

    • @dondicey6528
      @dondicey6528 Před 4 lety

      Yes indeed! Draw knives, plane irons and maybe even chisels! You've got the equipment now!

  • @unknown-ql1fk
    @unknown-ql1fk Před 4 lety +16

    I need to quit the gym and pick up a hammer and striker...look at his arms...

    • @j.chrisbeck7492
      @j.chrisbeck7492 Před 4 lety +2

      Liam goes to the gym also....

    • @JohnSmith-gs4lw
      @JohnSmith-gs4lw Před 4 lety +1

      Meh. A few more months working around that sissy power hammer will make quick work of those arms.
      ;-)

    • @olivierseurin1204
      @olivierseurin1204 Před 4 lety

      Hammering indeed builds the forearms in proportion as well, perhaps even to the point where they're thicker than the upper arm

    • @JUNKO____
      @JUNKO____ Před 4 lety

      I'd imagine that most of the work being done on his arms is from using tongs. When the stakes are "don't drop the hot thing and ruin it", you hold on.

    • @JustinTopp
      @JustinTopp Před 4 lety

      TechStack Reviews keeps them arms nice and even. Holding the stock and swinging the hammer.

  • @brianmcguire5005
    @brianmcguire5005 Před 4 lety

    Where you been man? Too busy to make videos I bet huh? Hope to see more soon! Thanks!

  • @joshtemple3621
    @joshtemple3621 Před 4 lety

    Not a smith or anything, so sorry if this is a dumb question...
    But when you put the sacrificial plate over your anvil to protect it, you have to keep adjusting it. Why not make a piece with the edges bent around the side of the anvil so it doesn’t move around, but is easily removed/placed?

  • @mitosiskain
    @mitosiskain Před 4 lety

    Was that a water quench? Was it tempered? How do you heat treat 4140?

  • @dameongray6412
    @dameongray6412 Před 4 lety

    Hey how much is your forge press and what website can I go to to order me one

  • @LFHiden
    @LFHiden Před 3 lety +1

    Wait wait wait, you have a youtube too? I thought it only was insta

  • @jeremypeterson7171
    @jeremypeterson7171 Před 4 lety

    What is your steel of choice for the billet?

  • @DMBVR4
    @DMBVR4 Před 4 lety +1

    Have you considered offering your own draw knives??

  • @hillbilly4christ638
    @hillbilly4christ638 Před 2 lety

    Looks exactly like the council tool craft carver.

  • @phaledax3661
    @phaledax3661 Před 4 lety

    Quick question, why don't you use a Power hammer? instead of a second person. You could hook up a short activation cycle with a raspberry pie computer connected to a mic and make it voice activate to hammer at an indicated sound (s).

  • @ryanmalloy776
    @ryanmalloy776 Před 4 lety

    What size stock and type of steel are you using?

  • @91donwilson
    @91donwilson Před 4 lety

    Ax handled hot cut ;)

  • @dondicey6528
    @dondicey6528 Před 4 lety

    What brand of hand files do you prefer?

  • @bjordan7390
    @bjordan7390 Před 4 lety

    Are you still planning on selling the drifts??

  • @peadarmc91
    @peadarmc91 Před 4 lety

    That's one monster fuckin anvil! Jeez!

  • @pankajamkalyanasundaram134

    Can you do a 2 bladed sward

  • @PaulanerKrombacher
    @PaulanerKrombacher Před 3 lety

    Sehr gute Arbeit. Frage zu 12:30 feilen nach dem Härten...

  • @ianpoon184
    @ianpoon184 Před 4 lety

    Am i right to believe that the metal is high carbon and if yes, where do you purchase it from?

  • @Drehmomentdante
    @Drehmomentdante Před rokem

    Forging newbie!
    Can someone explain to me what he did at 13:00 where he rubs the blade with some... Sponge?

  • @jarlove
    @jarlove Před 4 lety

    I only watch to see Liams swole arms!

  • @kingofthekludge
    @kingofthekludge Před 3 lety

    what kind of steel did you use for the axe?