My family worked at Collins 4 generations, until the plant closed in 1966. The new Collins axes are built in Mexico in a factory Collins built in the 1950s.
Flapper disk on a grinder or a wire wheel would have done you wonders on saving time, but there ain't nothin wrong with spending a bit more time putting some love into a tool like that. Thanks for the video and job well done!
Great restoration & video. Also probably worth mentioning that if people try this they should safely dispose of the cloth used for the linseed oil as it can spontaneously combust.
Well, you sure aren't afraid to work hard! Nice axe. I have a similar one that I plan to re-haft soon. If you do any more axes you may want to try a few different methods and decide how you like the results compared to your current methods. Used on un-hung heads, the vinegar bath mentioned elsewhere, will amaze you. I buy mine from the dollar store. I use Naval Jelly on the heads if they are still attached to a handle that I want to keep. Also, you can get a cheap orbital sander from Harbor Freight for about $15. With a fine or mild disk you can remove any paint and many small scratches. It will also put a nice polish on the axe head. It works well on the handle also. There is a product called Half & Half that is half boiled linseed oil and half penetrating "enhancer". The enhancer is made from orange peels (If I recall correctly). The Half and Half will penetrate your wood more thoroughly than plain boiled linseed oil, yet it will give you a similar finish. Also, you generally file into the blade, not away from it. However, when doing so, you need to wear leather gloves and consider a file guard as well.
ONe side of that Collins is for splitting, the other for chopping and therefore are sharpened differently. Never never sharpen away from the body of the axe. You realign the particles of steel away from the bulk of the metallic the axe body. The result - a very weak edge.
If you're safe with a grinder then it won't ruin the temper. And a grinder is only for removing pitting. I suggest you put a wire brush attachment on your drill. It works like a charm and you don't have to worry about the temper.
Good work on the restore. I have that same head only someone put it in a vice and the vice left dimples all over the Collins stamp. It's still not restored, not sure if I'll be able to fix it or not.
flapwheel on an anglegrinder - wont get hot enough to ruin temper and if still an issue try mediablasting that will clean all crudd off and speed up the process of polishing however the satisfaction of doing it by hand doesnt come with either method
How about a vinegar bath to start with. It's non-destructive. Then for the paint, how about a can of Walmart spray stripper. This will leave you with a clean axe and THEN you can start the rough stuff, IF you even need to.
My family worked at Collins 4 generations, until the plant closed in 1966. The new Collins axes are built in Mexico in a factory Collins built in the 1950s.
Flapper disk on a grinder or a wire wheel would have done you wonders on saving time, but there ain't nothin wrong with spending a bit more time putting some love into a tool like that. Thanks for the video and job well done!
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Super boulot je me suis lancer aussi dans la restauration de vieux outils est vraiment pas facile super video a bientôt sturiven
Gloves with that oil man! Mean shit in there that'll tear up your guts! Great video!
I'm in the process of restoring an old collins bonded 2 bit from the 40s. this video was very helpful thank you.
Great restoration & video. Also probably worth mentioning that if people try this they should safely dispose of the cloth used for the linseed oil as it can spontaneously combust.
Well, you sure aren't afraid to work hard! Nice axe. I have a similar one that I plan to re-haft soon. If you do any more axes you may want to try a few different methods and decide how you like the results compared to your current methods. Used on un-hung heads, the vinegar bath mentioned elsewhere, will amaze you. I buy mine from the dollar store. I use Naval Jelly on the heads if they are still attached to a handle that I want to keep. Also, you can get a cheap orbital sander from Harbor Freight for about $15. With a fine or mild disk you can remove any paint and many small scratches. It will also put a nice polish on the axe head. It works well on the handle also. There is a product called Half & Half that is half boiled linseed oil and half penetrating "enhancer". The enhancer is made from orange peels (If I recall correctly). The Half and Half will penetrate your wood more thoroughly than plain boiled linseed oil, yet it will give you a similar finish. Also, you generally file into the blade, not away from it. However, when doing so, you need to wear leather gloves and consider a file guard as well.
ONe side of that Collins is for splitting, the other for chopping and therefore are sharpened differently. Never never sharpen away from the body of the axe. You realign the particles of steel away from the bulk of the metallic the axe body. The result - a very weak edge.
Respect for doing it all by hand
Thumps up before I even watch just because of the intro...👍👍👍
If you're safe with a grinder then it won't ruin the temper. And a grinder is only for removing pitting. I suggest you put a wire brush attachment on your drill. It works like a charm and you don't have to worry about the temper.
nice restoration.
The old one got to be better cause its made from better steel than what we have now days
426 SUPER BEE I'm noticing that the old one seems to hold a sharp edge for a much longer period of time.
Yes Sir cause it better steel, Don't loose that ax head they don't make it like that any more
I clean my axes with a fine wire brush.be done in minutes.does not get hot.
Use a wire wheel on a 4" grinder. Will not hurt anything and save you time and Bengay
nice job,nothing like saving old tools.I'm restoring an old corn knife .bet that handle sucked that oil rite up.
Good work on the restore. I have that same head only someone put it in a vice and the vice left dimples all over the Collins stamp. It's still not restored, not sure if I'll be able to fix it or not.
flapwheel on an anglegrinder - wont get hot enough to ruin temper and if still an issue try mediablasting that will clean all crudd off and speed up the process of polishing however the satisfaction of doing it by hand doesnt come with either method
jimsbix both if used badly will and can heat way past the temperature to destroy the temper
keep up the nice work you are great
Looks great. how long did it actually take to do the hand polishing? where did you get the puck? thanks for sharing.
How about a vinegar bath to start with. It's non-destructive. Then for the paint, how about a can of Walmart spray stripper. This will leave you with a clean axe and THEN you can start the rough stuff, IF you even need to.
Bob Scott Good suggestions
PastorBCoy Steel wool works well too, if you're set on using hand-tooling methods over chemical ones.
PastorBCoy wd 40 would have worked much faster with way less scrubbing
So which one cut better?
nice
+PastorBCoy was the stone wrecked afterwards?
what stone was that you used to remove the rust
Why not a cup attached to a drill? The bristles won't apply to much friction so not much heat
How much do you want for 2nd Axe to you have in video on 0:28 ?
Sorry 0:23
I’m pretty sure that blue paint was some of the original paint
you could have deep it in vinegar and let chemistry do the thing...
A file that is round on one side and flat on the other is a "bastard" file. It's true, look it up.
Darren Winegarden bastard simply refers to how course the file is
you need a vice ^^
gryllbears Yes, and a shop to put it in.
awesome answer!
Invest in a bench vice, honestly. Watching you try to hold the piece and work was frustrating. Looked good at the end though.
THE HARD WAY!!!
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Why did you use kerosene?
YOUR FILE IS NOT SHARP BECAUSE OF THE WAY YOU USE IT
Repaint it white
electric tools are made for a good reason not for stupid people
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I got a new Collins like the one you have and I split bother blades in two. It's a piece of crap.
talking narrative? Bye.