Brades Axe Forged in 1941, Tree Felling and Chopping Wood
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2022
- 4.5lb brades 30" handled axe I restored after I was contacted by a great guy looking for a high performing axe. Just a tiny chip in the edge I left in before testing to hone out and a coat of oil on the handle to go. very happy with how this one turned out
Always nice to see the vintage axes in action.
Genuine wood cutters axe there. Raises that question again: why don't companies make em like this any more!
Looks like you have that axe tuned up well. Great display of axemanship sir!
Really good to see you out there chopping again. Basically the D Cook Axe.
Very interesting here with the weight. I believe my best cross cutting axe is 4.5lbs. While it might not be the easiest for the small stuff it really pays off when the wood gets denser and larger. You seemed to do well with the small stuff here even with the weight.
Good to see you back. I have a soft spot for those older axes. That one appears to preform very well.
Old brades are hands down my favourite axes, they cut and release great
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How do they compare with Elwell axes ?
@@gumboot65 elwell are good but the brades 1561 warranted eagle edge tool co 1562s have a bit thicker cheeks which stick less
Your comments in the description says it all.....very high performing axe! Excellent video.
Love seeing old tools restored and getting the job done 👍 recently restored a two man saw dated 1939..it leaves bowsaws and silky saws for dead 😁plus you can resharpen it..all the best Lincoln 🤙👍
Very few axemakers that still have the skill that those old forges had. They made things to last. There is two 4½ Brades on ebay. One on auction and the other for sale, both in Australia.
I would definitely say that's a high performing axe! Well done.
you did a great job. Cuts amazing!
I made one up for my cousin hes well happy with it.
Favourite axe pattern of all time. Cant beat a nice condition brades
You did a great job on this axe man! Hoping that I will be able to go out into the woods this week!
Looks Sharp 😉 Good accurancy! 👍🏻
Looks like a great axe :)
That wood was no match. Nice job on the tune-up
I have maybe the exact 4.5# Brades head. Looks like to was used to split rocks as the edge has huge chips, I need to take it back about half an inch or more. Hoping the geometry is still gonna be ok.
probably will end up a little stubby but worth a shot. they make excellent splitters too in any case
@@benscottwoodchopper yeah, might be a good one for not sticking maybe. Your looked like it didn't stick :).
It's as functional as the day it came out of the heat...
I wanna go watch first blood now
Damn good tool right there, what other modern axe would you compare it to in termn of performance?
They dont make anything modern quite like these
Where’s a good place in the UK to get handles?
All that ivy that is creeping around the woods there - do you have any plans to try remove or clear any or all of it? Any advice that ways from you? The few wee copses near me are hoachin' with ivy and am curious hat you plan to do with it...
Braw looking axe by the way!
Just cut it at the base before it gets out of hand
I need somewhere to use my axes? Any advice? Maybe I can ask some landowners if they need thinning done? I'm in England
Its tricky to find places but pretty much, find someone who has some poor overgrown woodland and ask for permission
If out of luck see if you can get some logs and practice at home czcams.com/video/OP7-6I8n-E8/video.html
@@benscottwoodchopper 👌will give it a shot!
Which brand is it? Looks like a Tasmanian pattern?
BRADES, its a yankee pattern. They are thicker like tassies
Ok cool. Thanks
🙂
I knew Bon Jovi was a lumberjack!!! 🤣
Just kidding, beautiful axe. 👍🏻
There's a 4.5lbs Elwell with 34.5in handle on eBay, already over £65, very thin profile but looks decent. Too much money for it?...
Cheers, stay safe.
depends how good condition it is
@@benscottwoodchopper Yeah, looks ok but I'm clearly no expert! On the other hand, some chap has a 6lbs Brades Criterion 353 that appears not too bashed... for £60! I really need to re-watch your videos and do some more research... 🤣
@@EssexCountyPhoto this is something id try to get www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134326259059?hash=item1f46780d73:g:TtIAAOSwSjljcLPW&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoJBC9p2FgXJBHB0W4GCjM%2FpClwFiMlFHZMBCfughpy2dcEXr2E8wYBlHAWJbH%2BaLk49XziGykNhf%2FDNve4RKKxUOmk3s73R%2BVRp1VE%2BC8FL%2BK8LabQwloCQOiW1Aweuyl8hbAOrAWlcrhMIFk0RcemVKjZmgpSZ%2Br%2Fp8dTI7ZhYgZj9eD%2BK30VcPr3z5x1G%2Bo4aL8T2%2Fv81%2FmZrE9JUk6xU%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-bZ3vyQYQ
@@benscottwoodchopper Ok, cheers. Now i need to learn how to fit an axe handle! 🤣
My wife will be thrilled! 👍🏻
@@EssexCountyPhoto I'ts not too hard dont worry if you dont get it right first time though, its a useful skill to learn czcams.com/video/J4sc3EQhEs4/video.html
I think you need better shoes that give you a better support of your legs and feets.
yes i'm trying to do something about that, my lower legs and ankles are buggered. very astutely observed
@@benscottwoodchopper Good boots !!
I wear Viberg , White's, and Scarpa.
And , get a good strong pair of orthotics.
Here, many chiropractors have them made up for your feet.
Mine even my steel toed Bogs neoprene boots all day comfortable
@@gumboot65 yeah i do own really good supportive chainsaw boots but thats kind of the issue, wearing boots for a decade has made my ankles weaker
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Ya, I don't know. In Southeast Alaska where I spent the bulk of my career . Tree thinning, Tower logging and falling timber. Wearing top quality strong boots was mandatory to protect the feet and to keep standing and walking/running on what ground there was and trees, limbs, roots ect. You just need to find some real rugged country to work in.
One great way to gain balance and strength in the feet and legs.
Walk on logs and brush (limbs, tops )
After a couple months of 40 to 50 hour weeks walking on logs and brush. You will get what we called. Your brush legs.
You will be amazed at the balance and agility you will get. Your young , you can do it !!! No problem ! The other thing that really helps build strength and agility is Burling. Walking and rolling floating logs.
Wearing cork boots in the woods will also greatly help as most of the time, when you put your foot down, it stays there so your legs Have to control your body. It will wake up muscles you may not know you have.
If you have the area for it, make a trail of logs walk/run logs . Lay down a hundred meters or more. Much more of walk logs and walk them . Until you get so you can run them.
If you work in a log yard, put your corks on and do your best to not step on the ground, all day ! .
Flat , easy ground makes for weak legs, ankles and feet. Steep, rough ground makes for strong legs , ankles and feet.
It's training just like swinging an axe. It is a skill and ability you can get with a similar amount of training like you do chopping.