How to Sharpen an Axe (Its Easy)

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  • Опубликовано: 1 мар 2019
  • After removing some tree stumps with my axe, the edge is in really bad shape and needs sharpening. I'm going to show you how to do it with a file and an inexpensive sharpening stone. To finish it off, I'll use my homemade leather strop.
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  • @homebuiltshop
    @homebuiltshop  2 года назад +17

    Here is an updated link to the sharpening puck. amzn.to/3qvgSm2

  • @pepemiko
    @pepemiko 2 года назад +28

    Linus sharpening axes when not doing PCs

    • @Courier117
      @Courier117 Месяц назад +1

      Lmao

    • @Symuality
      @Symuality 9 дней назад

      Was looking for this in the comments! I'm glad it wasn't just me that thought so!

  • @lsmith2129
    @lsmith2129 4 года назад +514

    You made me so happy when you said you were going to use a plain old file,way to go young man.

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  4 года назад +110

      Thanks. That's how I was taught by my Grandpa lots of years ago.

    • @bruceholmes62
      @bruceholmes62 4 года назад +1

      L

    • @jacksonelliott2574
      @jacksonelliott2574 4 года назад

      Grey wolf, why?

    • @lsmith2129
      @lsmith2129 4 года назад +28

      @@jacksonelliott2574 most people run to a grinder and put an angled edge on the axe head when an axe head should have a convex edge,with a file it's easy to shape the cutting edge properly,at least that's how I learned how to sharpen them.

    • @colinbm2010
      @colinbm2010 4 года назад +1

      @@lsmith2129 Yes the way I was taught too
      But last week when I got my recent axe out to use & I tried to sharpen it with a file & it just glazed over it....:-(

  • @eamonnholland5343
    @eamonnholland5343 3 года назад +114

    I tried to find a non power tool way to sharpen an axe, and there are a lot of other videos out there on it that are really long winded. Yours is straight to the point, simple, and effective. I appreciate it.

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  3 года назад +5

      Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

    • @gollumses
      @gollumses 2 месяца назад

      Yes, I agree. Thank you!

  • @beatrizteixeira6940
    @beatrizteixeira6940 9 месяцев назад +38

    Having declared my dissatisfaction with this sharpener last night ruclips.net/user/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I thought about the problem some more. It occurred to me that I might be undoing each attempt at achieving a sharp edge by the repeated attempts. So, I tried to clean up the unsatisfactory result by honing with only positions 3 and 4.Miracle!! A really nicely sharpened chef's knife, more than enough to handle my needs. Admittedly, it did not reach professionally sharpened razor-fineness, but it is now significantly sharper than it was. A bout of breaking down carrots convinced me. So, major apologies to the manufacturer, Amazon, and all happy and potential owners! Follow the directions: don't buy it if you have ceramic blades; and don't overwork your knife blade.

  • @thatDUDEfromMAINE
    @thatDUDEfromMAINE 3 года назад +57

    Roland Schitt just taught me how to sharpen an axe

    • @martinrogers1139
      @martinrogers1139 3 года назад +1

      Chris Elliot is looking pretty good

    • @deep_xbt
      @deep_xbt 3 года назад +3

      I was looking for this comment

  • @cottonrobinson9401
    @cottonrobinson9401 Год назад +19

    I have been a wildfire sawyer for 23 years and for my hand tools and axes this is absolutely the method to use followed with a pocket puck and a pocket finishing stone. There is nothing more dangerous than a tool that should be sharp and is not …. It is very easy to get a axe to the point where you can shave with it and in fact the strop method after finishing stone and should be ready to shave and shave test should be the go to. Good video !

  • @johnb5307
    @johnb5307 3 года назад +31

    I liked the way you sped up your video. You could've stretched it out to over 10 minutes sooo easily. Respect and a thumbs up.

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  3 года назад +4

      Awesome. Thanks. I didnt want to drag it out too much. 👍

  • @3poloskiii
    @3poloskiii 21 день назад

    I know this is a older video now but, this is the most helpful video I've ever seen. I immediately was able to sharpen my old axe to a frightening level, after being afraid to mess it up for years now. Thank you!

  • @crawhey
    @crawhey 2 года назад +1

    I appreciate the useful tips and the proper demonstrations you used. Thank you for making this video!

  • @robertwilson6573
    @robertwilson6573 2 месяца назад +1

    I have the same axe. I found your video inspiriting. I'm from Devon England. A big thumbs up.

  • @jean-micheltanguay8664
    @jean-micheltanguay8664 2 года назад +8

    That has to be the most straight forward and easy way to sharpen an axe. Thank you very much!
    And now I have sone filing to do!

  • @growleym504
    @growleym504 2 года назад +35

    Just three tips for you. (1) Finish with alternating laps. A stroke on one side, stroke on the other. This helps to prevent burr buildup, which can be beneficial while setting the bevel but is your enemy at the finish, because a burr becomes a wire edge. It folds over readily. (2) Apply a compound bevel when you think you are finished. Simply add a few very light laps at a slightly higher angle for a microbevel. This makes the edge much more robust. (3) You don't need the paddle strop and CrOx. There is no need to go any finer than 1k grit, which is around 13 μm. CrOx is around .5μm or roughly 30k grit. I your application it has some benefit but only in temporarily aligning the edge and removing SOME of the burr. A 1k stone or a natural of similar effect for finishing your edge would be better, IF PROPERLY USED. (4) Oops yeah one more. The way you clamped the ax allows it to rotate a good bit, which results in a very slight convexing. Not a dealbreaker but not optimum, either. Try clamping the ax head in your bench vise. If you can get just the back 3/4" solid in the vise, good enough. (5) Glad to see you are using a handle on your file. It should be stressed that a handle on the file tang has saved a LOT of hands from getting very nasty slices, and not using one has resulted in some crazy cuts, often resulting in trips to the ER.

    • @charlierank744
      @charlierank744 2 года назад +2

      Jesus. I didn’t know sharpening an axe is that in-depth! Thanks for the info

    • @kwebster62
      @kwebster62 2 года назад +11

      I'm sure those are all good points, but it sounds like it becomes no longer "easy". :) "How to Sharpen an Axe (Its Easy)"

    • @DougHinVA
      @DougHinVA Год назад +2

      @@kwebster62 no... it is detailed and written by a 'detail guy'. Sharpening an axe is not very difficult.

    • @butterypigeons1089
      @butterypigeons1089 Год назад

      Whats a compound bevel?

    • @growleym504
      @growleym504 Год назад +2

      @@butterypigeons1089 A compound bevel is when you form a primary bevel and then apply a few final laps at a slightly higher angle. This gives you much of the advantage of a more acute bevel, with some of the robustness of a more obtuse bevel. In other words it cuts good but the edge is not as easily damaged.

  • @seosamh57
    @seosamh57 Год назад

    I really appreciate this straightforward approach. Well done.

  • @kentabata5834
    @kentabata5834 Год назад +1

    I like how you get with it and talk at the same time and give great information.

  • @bmb49
    @bmb49 5 лет назад +103

    Nice good basic sharpening video, you made it look easier than I've seen anyone else explain before, thanks

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  5 лет назад +6

      Thank you. Its really that easy too.

  • @thomashealey2135
    @thomashealey2135 23 дня назад

    Thanks for the lesson easy to follow steps looking forward to your next lesson ty

  • @tracygillette9054
    @tracygillette9054 2 года назад +18

    I appreciate that you used simple tools to sharpen the axe, the video was easy to follow. I took notes and will go try to sharpen my axe. Thank you!

  • @chrisjohnson8291
    @chrisjohnson8291 5 лет назад +8

    Thanks for sharing the tips. Gives me motivation to sharpen my ax. Just found your channel and am liking what I have watched so far.

  • @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
    @quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 Год назад

    Good sharpening instructions. Thanks and take care.

  • @Iron-Bridge
    @Iron-Bridge 3 года назад +16

    I like your tutorial. Straight to the point, you actually demonstrate what's going on and accurate information. Your so called blunt axe head still looks in better condition than mine 😄

  • @christianbeck5164
    @christianbeck5164 Месяц назад

    Thank you. Very detailed and informative.

  • @loadi2865
    @loadi2865 5 лет назад +3

    very simple and good video....thanks

  • @user-kq8cb3le2j
    @user-kq8cb3le2j Месяц назад

    Well done and explained.

  • @lorenheard2561
    @lorenheard2561 3 года назад

    Great presentation! Wonderful help!

  • @davidrogers182
    @davidrogers182 4 года назад +1

    Excellent instruction! Thank you!

  • @CarlosGomez-is9dh
    @CarlosGomez-is9dh 3 года назад +1

    great video. thanks for taking the time to make it

  • @G.I.JeffsWorkbench
    @G.I.JeffsWorkbench 6 месяцев назад

    Great tip using basic tools. Keppin it simple. Thanks for sharing.

  • @general5104
    @general5104 3 года назад +7

    THANKS FOR POSTING !!!
    First of all, you're about the only person, that I have found that holds the "Old School" truths of file handling, ( back and forth), dulls a file. You're absolutely right! Lots of school systems have discontinued teaching basic shop classes and it's depriving our young, the necessary basic knowledge of how stuff works and how to fix things. When I was in school, Industrial Arts was a required course for the boys and Home EC was required for the girls. It taught them to sew, cook, clean, do laundry, etc and manage a family. Sex education...all of what they would soon, need, to start a family. The boys were invested with OJT (On the Job Training), to be ready to hold down a job and be the bread-winner of the family. The smart phones in our youth's hands have brought them up in a two dimensional alter reality and the lack of shop training, no wonder our country is going down the tubes!
    This young man exhibits the fact that he was brought-up knowing right from wrong as well as having good holdsome training! Keep right on doing your thing, young feller!
    THANKS AGAIN for posting!
    If you'll draw-file the edge first, it will save you lots of work.

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  3 года назад

      Thanks my friend. I too had all sorts of shop classes in school, as well as Home Economics. I took as many of those classes as I could. Thats a good call on the draw filing. I should have started with that. Thats how I sharpen my mower blades.

  • @a.d.watson134
    @a.d.watson134 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @marcos.aguilar1013
    @marcos.aguilar1013 2 года назад +5

    I'd be lost without this video, my first time having an axe and sharpening one. I'm having a tough time making it sharp enough to shave, but it cuts paper with ease. Thanks👍

  • @dioscurimas1018
    @dioscurimas1018 3 года назад

    Great video, short, sweet, very thorough !!!

  • @jacquesmulder1191
    @jacquesmulder1191 Год назад

    Loved your video. Well done.

  • @chemcody5119
    @chemcody5119 5 лет назад +2

    Nicely done Jeff.

  • @mr.zardoz3344
    @mr.zardoz3344 4 года назад +1

    I found this video clear, not too long, not too short, effective and informative. Like and sub.

  • @anderssejer7289
    @anderssejer7289 2 года назад +3

    Great video man 👍
    Love your energy and sincerity, keep up the good work 🙏

  • @ceaton8223
    @ceaton8223 4 года назад +18

    Thanks for this instruction and for keeping it clean. My ten year old son could watch it too. We’re going to have a go at it!

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  4 года назад +2

      Thank you. You can do this. Its not too hard.

  • @oxfordblaze4392
    @oxfordblaze4392 3 месяца назад

    Thanks. To the point and simple.

  • @johnbennett4413
    @johnbennett4413 2 года назад

    Nice work man. Thank you

  • @Bob-Horse
    @Bob-Horse 5 месяцев назад +1

    Very well demonstrated and explained.

  • @matthewwalsh1468
    @matthewwalsh1468 2 года назад

    Just discovered your vid. & I'm going to use your tips to sharpen up my axe tomorrow...thank you for the great vid. man!! 🙂

  • @happycat0411
    @happycat0411 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see there are smart people out there who still do things the old fashioned way.

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  2 года назад

      The old way is still the good way in a lot of cases.

  • @peterdonovan
    @peterdonovan Год назад +1

    I never thought of using a file and then the stone. Will give it a try thanks 😮

  • @donm2067
    @donm2067 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks guy, Merry Christmas.

  • @jonsoon3332
    @jonsoon3332 2 года назад +1

    Super informative, thanks.

  • @jamjag2a
    @jamjag2a Год назад

    I work at an Ax Throwing Bar and appreciate the video. Thank you!

  • @jimlawrence5625
    @jimlawrence5625 4 года назад

    Awesome stuff! Super simple explanation.

  • @RP-jy2xv
    @RP-jy2xv 2 года назад

    nice video, thanks for the lesson

  • @marcow1964
    @marcow1964 2 года назад

    Great video. Nice and easy, the way you explain things.....Thanks dude!

  • @SaqibKhan-hd7ic
    @SaqibKhan-hd7ic 2 года назад +1

    I got to 4:20 seconds Into the video, and then I paused it and I bought Lanskys sharpening Puck and 3 in 1 Oil, never heard of either brand before but just on the basis of this video I trusted the guy and I did it

  • @erikkane7143
    @erikkane7143 2 года назад +1

    Thankyou for making this video

  • @billrolfe4662
    @billrolfe4662 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the video !

  • @robertbracey4591
    @robertbracey4591 2 года назад +1

    Good deed dude ! Thanks.

  • @koltercase3517
    @koltercase3517 3 года назад +1

    Thank you this was very helpful

  • @wewerewildlife
    @wewerewildlife Год назад

    Thanks man, that's come very handy!

  • @rhinofire067
    @rhinofire067 3 года назад

    thanks! I just bought my first Axe and I wanted to make sure I knew how to proper edge on it!

  • @ceciliaharris82
    @ceciliaharris82 2 года назад +1

    Thank You for sharing your thoughts

  • @MichiganHiker
    @MichiganHiker 5 лет назад +5

    Good to the point video, thanks for sharing. In the field I use one of the inexpensive pocket sharpeners with the carbon steel and ceramic sticks on the other side. now I need to really sit down and put a good edge on my axe, thanks this is helpful.

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  5 лет назад

      Those pocket stones are great. I have one around here somewhere.

  • @justinalvarez8866
    @justinalvarez8866 3 года назад +1

    Gonna try this. Thanks!

  • @chicksgrowtoo
    @chicksgrowtoo 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the explanation of why you so what you do…it makes it easier to understand. I appreciate ya! ❤❤❤

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful.

  • @edelmoescalona9206
    @edelmoescalona9206 5 месяцев назад

    Good tips , thanks

  • @alonzoclay2883
    @alonzoclay2883 Год назад +1

    Excellent teaching.

  • @dylangorman467
    @dylangorman467 Год назад +1

    Thank you for showing this I appreciate it.

  • @catherinewoodward7021
    @catherinewoodward7021 2 года назад

    Absolutely great!
    I was thinking l have to go the farm shop to get my axe
    sharpened, Now l can do it myself.

  • @incarnadinelifestyle
    @incarnadinelifestyle 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, man. Good advice here. Just bought a nice Snow and Nealley. Taking it to the forest again soon. Need some good tips of sharpening properly.

  • @malcolmtaylor518
    @malcolmtaylor518 4 года назад +1

    Nice explanatory video. Ready to go now.

  • @Kiltedwoodsmith
    @Kiltedwoodsmith 19 дней назад

    Great Video Sir.

  • @lemps81
    @lemps81 4 месяца назад

    Nice tutorial thanks

  • @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique
    @ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique 2 года назад +2

    Second cut files work for swords and machetes too, especially on a brand new blunt edge

  • @brandonledford5115
    @brandonledford5115 3 года назад

    This is fantastic!

  • @Cuatrostudent
    @Cuatrostudent 2 года назад

    great and educational video I will try it here in Puerto Rico

  • @POBulkhead
    @POBulkhead 2 года назад +1

    Very good young man. I do the same with my splitin' maul.

  • @jillpeterson8196
    @jillpeterson8196 Год назад

    Thank you! I really needed to sharpen my hatchet.

  • @ukstd1
    @ukstd1 6 месяцев назад

    Very helpful thank you

  • @doctorbea
    @doctorbea 4 года назад +3

    This was an excellent tutorial. Thanks for the share!

  • @normansoucy389
    @normansoucy389 6 месяцев назад +1

    when working with the stone hands are in the line of fire so cut resistant gloves are needed to mitigate the hazard, good job and thank you for the video.

  • @stevelee5291
    @stevelee5291 Год назад

    thanks, just what i needed, and wanted

  • @tamarataylor4944
    @tamarataylor4944 3 года назад

    Just what I needed. A way to sharpen my axe without a lot of special tools. Thanks

  • @jamescook1364
    @jamescook1364 3 года назад +1

    Need now I know. Well done thanks for sharing.

  • @adamhayes5032
    @adamhayes5032 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful stuff, really appreciate the video! Thanks!!!

  • @londonpickering8675
    @londonpickering8675 3 года назад

    Oddly satisfying.....Thanks for posting.

  • @mjs2334
    @mjs2334 4 года назад +1

    Great info. Great instruction. Thank you!

  • @Jack_Rabbit_Ranch
    @Jack_Rabbit_Ranch 3 года назад +1

    Nice video, thank you.

  • @mikebunner3498
    @mikebunner3498 Год назад +1

    I enjoyed your informative video. Thanks man....

  • @simpleandsavored9210
    @simpleandsavored9210 3 года назад +1

    Great vid

  • @cmayotte9431
    @cmayotte9431 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much! It gos through skulls SO much better now ;)

  • @jonathansall8813
    @jonathansall8813 2 месяца назад

    Thanks. Great video. Goind to sharpen my axe now...

  • @MoneySpain1188
    @MoneySpain1188 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for taking the time to make this, you saved me a bunch of money and time

    • @homebuiltshop
      @homebuiltshop  8 месяцев назад

      Awesome, I'm happy it helped you out.

  • @frafranildo
    @frafranildo 2 года назад

    You made it look so interesting!

  • @drewwidlak533
    @drewwidlak533 3 месяца назад

    Exactly what I was looking for 🙂👍

  • @SteamShinobi
    @SteamShinobi 4 года назад +1

    Super useful.

  • @johndubeski5055
    @johndubeski5055 3 года назад

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @jimj4903
    @jimj4903 4 года назад +3

    Nice tips!
    I personally don't deal much with classical (long handle) axes, but will definitely use this on my hatchets, and Tomahawks!!

  • @seawater777
    @seawater777 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful thank you!

  • @baltazaresquiveliii3387
    @baltazaresquiveliii3387 Месяц назад

    great video thanks for sharing.

  • @walkie1985
    @walkie1985 8 месяцев назад

    I am an idiot and you’re the only person that’s laid out a simple and effective method without assuming I already know how to do it. Thank you

  • @roamingdev4990
    @roamingdev4990 Год назад

    Very useful thank you.

  • @antoniospanayiotou8619
    @antoniospanayiotou8619 2 года назад

    Very well presented, methodical and easy watching!

  • @trukngal
    @trukngal 5 месяцев назад

    Absolutely awesome

  • @hanaleijaquez9091
    @hanaleijaquez9091 Год назад +1

    Awesome and informative! 🪵🪓👏🏼