Husqvarna 26" Axe Project #1, Intro and Testing in Stock Condition
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Part 1 of testing the Husqvarna 26" Multipurpose, Forest Axe. Mission, to thoroughly test and modify this axe to reach it's best potential. Some stuff I know I want and some will be more experimental. I'm also interested in finding out what it can't do and testing it thoroughly. link to full playlist for this project: • Husqvarna Forest Axe P...
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In this video, I take the Husqvarna multi purpose forest axe out after just sharpening the very edge and put it to work cutting down, limbing, bucking and splitting a small hardwood tree. Next we'll talk about the design and this class of axe and then start making modifications.
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My wife said: "So, he's a real axe-pert."
That’s a dad joke… tell her to stop stealing our stuff 😂
Finally, a review that supports opinion with real reasons from experience. Much appreciated!
Thanks.
love the sound of the ax hitting and echoing in the woods, so much better than a chainsaw
It's a pleasure to see someone who knows what they're doing with an axe. So many people seem to believe they should beat a tree down rather than cutting one down. Keep up the good work and thanks for passing the knowledge along to the younger generation. Love seeing the chips fly.
Todays video is about making effective cuts and I'll be expanding on that and talking about it just to try to help beginners get over the hump quicker. It's hard to know how to do it right if no one shows us specifically and even if people know they still tend to go wrong in various ways because there are psychological factors that drive us into trouble. More on all that coming.
Umber54 when I was six I beated a dogwood down with with a nine iron
I'm truly amazed by what I've seen here my friend. You are definitely the real deal. And I've never seen anybody with a wood pile that has been completely done with an axe. Amazing.
best most balanced review of this axe online - so many others are nothing more than a 5 sec demo and an opinion
Essential Craftsman sent me.
HALO 2304 Me too
me three
HALO 2304 same
Me four
Same -- and glad he did because there is some valuable info on this channel!!
Thank you for showing my how to improve this axe. Just got my axe and I’m following you 5 step process to customizing it. I was amazed by the near perfect grain orientation in the handle. Keep up the great work.
This is the EXACT video I’ve been hoping existed. Awesome brother.
Amazing, this guy knows axes and can really use an axe rather than just sharpen and admire it. If he felt he was a little rusty, I'd love to see what he can do when he is on top of his game. I"ll be looking for more of these videos since I've been thinking about getting one of these axes. Didn't hear his name but I'm guessing it is Ragnar...
Lol, it's Steven. I keep forgetting to introduce myself in videos. I'll finish this project someday. Bottom line is it's useful for running around with a light axe. You could do a lot with it, including felling large trees, but it's not best for anything, even though it can do everything adequately. It's a compromise all around. If you're working around the home place, a boys axe might be better. If you're carrying it long distances, for occasional use it might be just the ticket if a hatchet is too small. There are axes in between of course, but that 26 inch handles makes it a real tool.
The video popped up in my view. I recently purchased the same axe because of the Husqvarna quality after a miserable fail with a new Hudson Bay 26" that broke on first use. This is my new bushcraft axe and as I can see by your demonstration it was a good choice. Beautiful wood and good hustle on the chopping.
i will sure give you credit , you worked your butt off showing this axe ! that wood looks really hard . Thinks for the video !
This video made me understand why the stereotype of a lumberjack is a big buff guy. Holy smokes that looks like a good workout.
Viking haircut... check
Beard... check
Knows how to use an axe... check
3 reasons why we can trust this man's opinion on axe reviews... because he's obviously a Viking.
Waiting for that 'How to build a longship' video.
I though something was off about "Steven". "Steven" is probably not even his name, it's probably like Ivar or something.
OOTurok ya right not trying to be a duck but this dude come off as a fragile type Or lumber sexual
Dreads = viking?
Some people watch to much Vikings (the tv show) :D
Stevenson
I was wondering about these axes a year or so back, but wound up moving away from an area where I could use one. I'm interested to see what you do with this series. Great video too, the chopping was quite soothing to hear, even though I only watched part of the tree processing. thanks for the content!
I was trying to edit and I kept falling asleep from the sound of the chopping! I want to make some good audio/visual chopping, maybe from a distance too. Love that sound. I wonder what the neighbors think, ha ha. None of them are close, but it travels.
Seeing you do the work with your obvious skill really makes me respect your opinion when you review an axe. Thanks!
Thank you. There are people that know more, but I am a user for sure.
I really appreciate your opinions and insight. It makes me feel less crazy.
Great interesting video as always. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Really enjoy your videos! After following you for a while now, I can't understand why you aren't closer to 10k subs. Thank you for being a reliable resource for learning things 'right!' Keep it up! 👍
I had hoped to gain momentum sooner, but it seems to be picking up. Hopefully I'll be well over 10,000 by this time next year. I don't spend enough time on strategies that would get me more views. Too busy making content.
Well, keep it up man! Good stuff! Pretty sure we come from different foundational trains of thought but I throughly enjoy your content!
My opinion as a logging student is that this ax is marketed as the axe fro professional loggers but is more aimed at the bad ones that can't hit a wedge straight.
That Madrone wood is just so tempting even though I know you indicate it is unstable and warps excessively for tool handles. I'd like to try some for at least something. Great video, and I'm subscribed. THIS, is a good channel. Thanks for posting.
wood turners will boil it and they say it stabilizes it a lot. The small strop blanks I seasoned out of it are really warped and cupped. Most of them are useless.
It's funny that I use much thinner convex edges than he did in this video and my axes don't stick hardly at all. The steep transition from edge to cheeks causes the sticking to be worse, not the thin bit. A shallow convex pushes the wood out away from the edge as it cuts. If the convex is too thick it jams in the wood. Especially when the axe is swung way too hard.
I have the Kisa, which is the same basic axe and it doesn't get stuck. I re-profiled the entire edge to a smooth convex and sharpened with a tiny micro-bevel for strength.
batmanacw interesting comment about the convex sharping. Do you mean you sharpen the edge as a roll of a file or grinder? Too many times of late I bury my axe and can't dislodge the head . A convexed cutting edge would allow me to free my axe easier..?
A most satisfying sound, that axe biting into that wood and the squeak as you twist it out
It's great to see someone reviewing axes that don't cost $300. Thanks so much.
Good stuff mate, really enjoyed this.
Nice for someone put the axe to use more than just 2 minutes felling one small tree.
Cheers mate.
Finally an axe video where someone actually knows how to swing an axe accurately,,
Definitely not at my best here, but not too bad.
@@SkillCult Too many gumbies online masquerading as experts,, it's good to find an actual craftsman with practical skills
i never seen somebody cutting wood like this ... this is awesome to see somebody chopping like this wauw!!!
ha ha, cool. It's really fun :)
there's that wonderful red colored wood again. madrone is absolutely gorgeous.
Here I was thinking red oak. Thanks for the species!
I've gotta check the density of this stuff and see if I can get my hands on it. Seems like it'd make a real pretty longbow
@darfjono...I live in the south and it's bark looked like dogwood. I'm not familiar with madrone, I'll do some research as the wood looks very dense.
@darfjono...It's definitely not dogwood as I thought in a earlier comment!
Nice video!!.. You said it might be too long... well.. it wasn't for me :) I just received this model of axe (online order since i don't have a proper store where a live in Roumania... and was on sale, payed 45$) and it's identical, the grind it's just hideous, but since i always put a grind in all the cutting tools that i buy i don't care much. I own a cottage up in the mountains and never had a good all purpose axe (i'm not an axe specialist) and replace the garbage (and dangerous) old ones. I do have a hatchet from gransfors (for 10 years now carrying in my backpack and just love it) and want some sort of a big brother to it. Looking forward to part 2 of this review and how u'll modify the shaft.
Hope you got a good one. some of the handles are not very good. I really like this size of axe to grab anytime and run around with. They are light for doing heavy chopping like this. You can see how much I'm laying into the strokes to get deep cuts, but they are also light to carry, so it's all compromises. If you cut a lot of wood with it though, You can become surprisingly effective I think. It's also just a matter of accepting that it's a small axe and will take longer and not whining about how it's slow or whatever. The other good side is it's so light that you can swing it all day long. I have plans for that handle for sure :)
the grain runs (aprox) from one end to the other.. so it looks ok(-ish). I won't use it on anything larger then 6...8 inches, just to trim around and make some fire wood, and since i'm not a big guy (rather slim) i love an axe of the size "to grab anytime and run with" as you said, and not getting my arms tired too soon. Yea.. u rly put your back into it (it was a pleasure to watch) i won't get near that, so atm the way it feels in my hands it's just right, not too heavy.
Finally I found some guy that cuts hard wood on youtube! Thanks for a video :D
Some other good axe channels are Ben Scott, Kevin's disobedience and Owen Jarvis. They all cut everything.
the new ones seem alot better. maybe i just got a particularly good example but its got a good hang, straight grain and a decent edge
I spray my heads with Pam, and they never stick!
That's some beautiful wood. I'm a kinda new subscriber to your channel. I am learning alot. Thank you.
Damn it's good to see someone USING a tool in the woods instead of just theorizing on what it can do. Good stuff. That axe was bouncing off of that wood like it was rubber. Too light for that work IMO.
Not the best tool for cutting firewood for sure, but it's a compromise axe. It can do the job even if it doesn't do it best. I could cut a large amount of wood easily enough with it even without any modification except thinning out the handle. I'd rather not unless I just wanted to totally become intimately familiar and great with this particular tool. Then that would be a great way to do it. In fact I think that would be an outstanding exercise for someone who want's to have good bush skills with an axe like this that is packable.
Well that’s because axes are splitting while saws are for cutting.
I watched the entire video, and enjoyed it very much, but now I'm exhausted.
Funny, I did the whole video and could have done another tree.
Just an fyi that Stihl makes for a great axe and handle "blank" for the price. I bought on and shaved the handle down and lightened it up a bunch and modded my son a great little axe.
This axe is excellent.. modifications are unnecessary also it was razor sharp when I bought mine from the local husqvarna dealer in 2014-2015. And since then it has only needed me to touch of the edge on some bench style water stones. Amazon is the bane of the American economy. It is wiser to only promote local stores / shops unless one wants a part of the money action.
I think those stihl axes are primarily made for driving wedges for a feller.
thanks. That did occur to me later. Not sure why I didn't think of it. Seems pretty evident.
De nada. I always thought they we a little goofy too until about my 20th visit to the saw shop handling one when I happened to see the wedges on the shelf at my feet. Then it made sense, kinda. Balance is still important for driving wedges though, probably more so.
SkillCult Hey skillcut . I'm 13 and this was my first axe . After 10 minutes of sharpening it was really nice . I could chop through 7 inch (diameter ) maples in no time . I really liked it . It can cut up the 1 inch branches in one swing . The only dislikes I came across was the handle at the top has a pointy shape Wich can be filed and sanded down Wich I did and it. Is really prone to Nick's .
That's the thing. I am a student of forestry science and ecology in germany. The Stihl axes show the typical german axe eye which is why its square at the back. These axes are mostly used as a sledgehammer for driving wedges with the added capability of chopping. I don't like them anyway.
Kind or sexest ithank a feller and a gal could use it!!!!!
Great videos my friend, thorough testing and explanation of how and why mods make a difference. Thanks for sharing!
Modifications to an axe?? Like add a spoiler and go fast muffler
Hey brother great video! I split with a 6lb maul. Its head is convex, it splits awesome and rarely sticks. So a tool that slices or a tool that cleaves? Here to learn from your observations. Thanks again and aloha
1:37 As a wedge driving axe, my dear Watson, as a wedge-driver.
The Stihl plastic wedges are appropriately placed to accommodate it, the axe.
I have this axe. After touching up the edge, sanding and finishing the handle with linseed oil, I put it to use limbing small branches (wrist size) of a Ponderosa pine that fell from my yard into my neighbor's yard. After that, I was able to reduce the limbs into smaller, manageable bunches for removal. It kept its edge and was easy to work with. The size was just right for grabbing branches with one hand, placing them on a stump, then switching to cutting. For this task, I didn't feel the need to grab a chainsaw. I take it when I cut wood and find myself using it more and more to limb trees. Still a novice with an axe.
Be safe!
That made me wince chopping across the log with just soft shoes! Steel toes if you’re not used to working with an axe is advisable. 👍
Something relaxing about watching wood being chopped, similar to staring at a camp fire
Good analogy. I know what you mean. Even I find myself doing that watching my own videos, or other people's. Before you know it your'e like "why am I watching someone chop wood?".
the heartwood on that log is rich and beautiful
loving the content man.
I'd like to know what your opinion is on octagonal handles.
thanks for the videos and knowledge.
I haven't used them enough to have an opinion. My OCD side is obsessed with symmetry, faceting, and octagons, so I'm not sure why I haven't ever made one. It certainly is not necessary in any way. Some say it's better to keep the axe lined up or know there the edge is. Other's will use flat sides for the same reason. It seems potentially irritating to the hands but won't know til I try it. It loos awesome, just like octagonal gun barrels are way sexier than round ones.
@@SkillCult one argument I've heard to their validity is the similarity to the shape of the inside of you hand when you touch your finger tips to your thumb, as if your holding an imaginary handle. You hand isn't perfectly circular. Its faceted. Thanks for replying and as always, thanks for all the content!
Very cool. I was going to ask what type of wood that was, but you answered. Nice video.
Allways has to regrind cheap axes from Husqvarna,Øyo and Hultsbruk. They are made a little fast you know,that is just how it is. But the steel in Hultsbruk are very good in my oppinion. It takes the beating in Norwegian winters,the steel and the wood gets supercold.They are mostly used for delimbing.We use saws you know,to cut down trees or when we make firewood,that is much more usefull and energi saving. Splitting a little sometimes and cutting small trees is ok with this kind of axe.And here we only fells pine and spruse,mostly spruce. Birch is the prefered firewood for inndoor use. But mostly we burn the wood when we are outside without splitting,why splitt when it just burns faster anyway. We just make large fires instead,need the heat. 3 big logs is call'd a nying.Felling axes also had longer heads than this axe,it is made moore for delimbing.
Say Heah, I ordered a Husqvarna 26 incher, But I had to exchange it, it was dangerously defective. So I got a 27" Ochencopft OX 620 H 1257 with the Rotband, it's heavier. But a Mean Machine of a Chopper. ,, .
very accurate and powerful strikes, impressive!
meh. I'm much better at the end of a season :)
great education on axes an the use of an axe thanks !
awesome series just bought one of these to work on as well.
Cool, they have lots of potential. Still not done with this series all these years later, but all the important stuff is done.
Seriously good with an axe. I'd be out of breath half way through.. Lol
so relaxing to watch
Hell Yeah!!! Great video
As an upcoming video it would be kind of cool to see a spoon been made and a giveaway of the spoon. Just a thought so appreciate your videos.
I tell all my friends about your show.
Thank you ;) There are so many spoon videos by so many better carvers than me now that I probably won't do that. Maybe I'll make something else though.
SkillCult
The truth is a lot of people that watch Are not practicing. This country is pretty lazy. But that doesn’t stop them from going out and buying $150 axe, I think it would engage a lot of those people to have a simple giveaway.
Keep up the great work👍🏼
I like your videos. I live in Sweden and have a house in norther Sweden. Swinging axes is done since generations. I used to help my grandfather chopping woods in the family forest and he always had a better swing than me, up to his 70's and I can tell you have a good swing. Not to hard but high speed, nice to see. Now I'm over fifty and have a good swing but perhaps lack some speed. But sadly I can tell youre still an amatuer. With that swing You NEED to get protective boots, reinforced, working boots. In a split second you hit an artery in your ancle and bleed to deth under one minute. You faint because of preassure lost and woun't even get to your phone. So, please get a pair and look pro you already swing like a pro :)
You do have to swing these little axes fast and in this case, being factory grind, you have to swing it extra fast or it wouldn't cut. It will cut much better when I finally finish it, but a light axe requires high speed to do the same work as a heavy axe at slow speeds. I rarely have good shoes lol. I didn't buy a brand new pair of shoes for something like 20 years until recently and don't usually have multiple shoes for different purposes. I'd prefer to have higher leather boots when chopping, but they only do so much and I hope no one will ever count on a shoe stopping an axe to the point where they don't try not to hit themselves. thanks for the input though mate. You're lucky you had that figure in your life. so few do now. I certainly didn't.
Thank you for posting this. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience on these tools! I have owned several of these and also the Husqvarna hatchets as well. I agree with everything that you say here. Thanks!
Cool, definitely into hearing anything you say about it. Did you break them? lose them? Throw them away? :)
I sold or gave them away. I have one 26" Multi Purpose axe still. It is the best example that I have had, and it will make a nice winter project. I really wanted to like the hatchet, but it really is a silly, clumsy mess.
That was a decently neat cut. 🤔 👍🏻 Good video cheers
27:13 dude that was an absolutely savage way to split that wood. Wow!!!! You must be in WNC. Lot's of mountain laurel.
When that method works it can be amazingly easy and effective on axe cut wood with those chisel ends. I'm in norcal.
Прекрасно!!! Я рад что преобрёл такой же! Здоровья и процветания!
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Very nice technique and control. Solid hits with many chips flying. Some guys on RUclips try to monster through a log. I'm surprised they haven't lost a leg. Good video.
Certainly wasn't at my best, but good enough with a stock axe.
Nice demolition jod on the madrone. D'ont know why the number of thumbs down - maybe they prefer videos of people b.s. rather than time spent on putting an item through the paces, who knows. For me this was a great video.
Just found your channel! Awesome info, and great reasonings! Subscribed
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Heard of your channel from essential craftsman. I like the reviews on the new axes. Great channel
Thanks. I probably won't do a lot more of them. Just trying to cover a few options that newer users might be considering for quality and value.
Looking forward to your thoughts on this one
To me, the idea of swinging an axe down toward my feet is insane. Its like using a knife and cutting in toward your thumb. People do it all the time, but you don't have to. And you also never get injured by NOT doing it.
As far as i know, sticking comes more from the grind than the thinness of the edge. So many people put flat grinds on their axes, when they need convex or scandi-vex grinds or edges
For you hating Husq so much, honestly seems to be chopping really well.Your swing is impressive
It's only chopping okay and because I'm making it. It chops a lot better now that I worked on the bit. I don't hate hults/husqvarna, I just have some issues. This axe has plenty of potential.
@@SkillCult So I got the 13 inch (mine is actually 15 for some reason) Husq,curvy handle. Was CHEEEP at the BX(military costco..kind of) Can you give me some simple mods I can do to improve it? I have some basic wood tools my dad left me when he died FEB 1.
I am recovering from injuries but I can do some stuff.
*shame I dont live near ya, would beg ya to mod it for me..for a nice meal =P
Sheath is not a great design but I have a simple fix.
TY for actually talking to me, I know you're famous and all.Kind of shocking you talk to viewers..FEW utubers do.
I am a knife guy, have a bunch of Bark Rivers.
I have strops .
Can I worksharp the edge? Does ANYONE convex axes?
I got that linseed oil from deeps.
The handle to me is not thick. I am 6'9 330 though ,jacked =P
My spotter is 6'0 normal size and finds the handle fine.>BUT we dont know any better
THANK YOU for helping. Really
MEAN IT.
My surgeries went good last Thurs.Just took my last Antibiotics and Vicadin(cant poop)
FANTASTIC,down to earth REAL reviews and info.
RESPECT
You would have made great military.Marine..but I am bias.
Actually done and a NTO now
Anyhoo
I am sure I bored ya and hate to bother you
TY AGAIN !
Semper Fi
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4:20: “I certainly wouldn’t say that feels hard…” teehee
nice wood. nice chopping.
Thanks, great review. If only I could chop so inaccurately :-)
I’m exhausted just watching this lol
Subbed. Also, what sharpening stone are you using? I like how compact it is.
I already said it on your Instagram, but i'll say it on here too, IMO, the required mods for this ax are: reprofile and sharpen the crap edge, stitch/glue the sheath because it will come apart and add second strap for retention, remove the lacquer it comes with and thin down the handle a bit since i find it's far too thick, especially when compared to my Wetterlings hunter's hatchet.
Thanks. Mine has no varnish. Agree on the handle thickness. Not sure bout the sheath. I might just leave it and I might "test" it. Or, I might just make a new one. I'll watch your vids on it today if I can.
So, if this isn’t your ideal light axe for felling / forestry, what exactly would you recommend in the same class?
There isn't much out there in this weight/length. it is very light. For more serious work, I'd go with a boy's axe at 2.25 or 2.5 lb on a 28 inch handle. Of these, I've only owned this husky/hults and the gransfors. I think gransfors is better in some respects, wider edge, less curved edge and usually better hafted handles, but to me that wouldn't be worth the high cost. You can also chop down a boys axe to a similar style as Craig Roost did to make the council tool woodcraft pack axe. that is an option too, but it only comes in 24 inch, which I don't care much for. 25" is minimum to me if it's going to have a long handle for regular two handed use. This will do a lot of work if you learn to use it well and set it up to chop. but no doubt it's on the light side. Then again that makes it easier to carve with.
You mentioned, that one of the Stihl axes is made bei Ochsenkopf - which actually is the company Gedore. Stihl as well as Husqvarna does not manufacture a lot of equipment themselves, but contract it out. In case of Husqvarna axes, they are besides others made by Wetterlings (bought by the owner of Gransfors Bruks years back) and Hultafors. Those axes are better quality and cheaper, but of course unfortunately not available at your local dealership either...
yeah, I found out that this one is made by hults. Originally they had models made by wetterlings.
Great videos on axes! Love your info on axes... I've got a question: I just got a very old hewing axe / shipwrights axe ! 3 bucks! Someone really butchered the grind ... it's 3 lb and I'm almost done carving the handle thinking I want a carrying/ bushcraft the wood is 30" and I think I'm gonna cut a couple inches because I have short arms lol ... I want to go back with the original one-sided grind. What do you think?
it's hard to say, they vary a lot in design and how they are used. I would put it back to the original single bevel for sure. I probably won't make a very good multipurpose axe. Especially one sided, but in general too.
@@SkillCult man ! Your videos really helped me in refining my handle ! And helped set the axe head as well... I'm so so proud of it especially for my first one... I did go back with the original grind. I got it super sharp and split 2 good sized pin oak pieces of firewood. 2 easy strikes apiece! And I also get a lot out of your axe skills tutorials... thank you bud .
I have an older (18 year old or so) Stihl ILTS axe mad by oschenkopt and have to say that never stick or binds it’s a serious cutter. It is short though
Cool. I"m sure they penetrate well. I might try one sometime just to see, but I do like an axe that pops chips.
Listen up RUclipsrs: You should ALWAYS refrain from telling SkillCult you should NEVER do something a particular way. Chuck Norris gets his wood chopping advise from SkillCult. I'd carry your luggage for you any day sir!
Hi there buddy, thanks for the video. The Husqvarna axes are made by Hults Bruk (Hultafors) in the Hults Bruk forge. All the best, Shankers
Yes, I found that out, thanks. There was a previous model that may have been made by wetterlings, but it was a lot different. wish they still made that one.
Hi Buddy, yes, Hults Bruk (Hultafors) made this axe in their forge to have an inroad into the N American market, which they have never had an official method of retail sales in until last year. BBR and I saw it being made last year when we went to the forge. I have an inroad into a load of unsold Wetterlings here in Spain, as we don't have a lot of forest to cut down! If you are looking for a specific Wetterlings model, I can look into it for you. All the best, Shankers
It seems like a great axe !!! I don't know why you don't like it
I like it, it just needs work. handle is silly thick, needs quite a bit of filing, head got very loose too. Nothing that coulnd't be fixed.
Bought one they sent two work great tried to return the extra one they said keep it.
What kind of stone were you using at 4:30?
It's a really affordable japanese waterstone. You can cut the end off for an axe puck and still have a 6 inch stone left over. see this video. ruclips.net/video/0JpksGRhvf8/видео.html
Thanks
Skip the chopping? *UHH F*CK THAT I'M TRYIN TO LEARN HERE BUDDY* You are such a breath of fresh air after many of the other axe reviews on YT. Thanks for doing what you do. Quick question, I'm in Cali, as I believe you are - do you know of any antique/used tool resources in our area other than Ebay/Amazon etc. I'm having a hard time finding used axe heads and hand tools.. Appreciate the content Steven, keep it coming!
It's good to watch people chop for sure. Flea markets if there are any around. The good ones I know of are San Jose, santa cruz and sebastopol. There are fewer and fewer of the old school junk stores with tools around anymore unfortunately. Garage sales can be good too as long as you're not in new neighborhoods.
A followup - I was recently in Santa Cruz and I had the "antique store" radar on.. wow. More antique stores than people! Gonna organize an axe head trip in a week or two. San Jose, Santa Cruz, Sebastopol, I'm pretty sure we live within an hour or two of each other. Stay cool in all this heat, Steven. Peace.
All of those flea markets are kick ass. I miss them. SC was my favorite, but I lived in San Jose when I was a little kid and I loved going to that huge flea market they have. I haven't been to any of them for a while, but I'm assuming they're still there and still great. I like to do yard sales on Saturday, but out on the edges of towns, or in older towns where the good stuff is, then do flea markets on Sunday. Conveniently those are the days each is better. Good luck!
I'm looking for a good long lasting quality axe. What do you recomend ?
Gränsfors. Easy.
The Husqvarna are made by Hultafors. I ordered mine online via Amazon four years ago for $60. The haft has straight grain, which I finished with a mixture of 1:1:1 turpentine, beeswax, and cold-pressed linseed oil. A couple of hours with a file and a stone, and my axe was ready to go for half the price of a Gransfors. Yes, I had to do a bit more work on it, whereas my Gransfors hatchet came ready to use from the factory with a gorgeous polish, but my Husqvarna got me through a Northern New England winter with nothing but wood heat. I would recommend them to anyone.
After watching the rest of your videos on this axe, I have to say that I've been perfectly satisfied with mine. Fours year later, the head is perfectly tight, and I've never found the haft uncomfortable. However, your customisation work has got me thinking that maybe I would be even happier with this axe if I changed the haft profile and maybe flattened the poll a bit. I still think the Husqvarna axes are a great deal for someone willing to put in the work, who doesn't have the capital to buy a fully-finished Hults Bruk or Gränsfors. Your work has also given me a bit more courage to dismantle a brand-new axe and rehaft it immediately. :D
I looked through your many videos and can’t find where you fix this axe and what your final thoughts are
There's a whole series. ruclips.net/p/PL60FnyEY-eJDF4vv-v5BGXJUhZbL-7UtP
I believe the stihl is a splitting maul /ax for splitting wood .
im not sure where this guy lives,but he has alot of courage
I just found your channel 3 days ago and I've been stuck.24hours a day.
I'm a 51 year old retired, professional Custom Moccasin Maker but I'm a jack of all trades, master of one.Have I got a life story for you! I would like to communicate more with you a little more out of the public forum. We have so much in common it's scary.
I see you have well over a million subscribers but I hope you respond.
God bless!
Respectfully Nick
You can contact me through my website. I've only got 30,000 subs, but I should have over a million :)
Lol the "swing" of things
stone wintjen50 couple of sayings in English come drum axe work, "getting the hang of it" is the other I know.
I personally prefer the thinner ground axes for chopping, I wouldn't use the for splitting anything bigger than a few inches though
Looks like a great job for a chainsaw. So that extra weight you have to carry is nothing when you factor in the speed of work vs hacking up a tree with just an 2 lbs axe. But I do know how fun walking into the bush with just an axe is. Meditation almost
Pretty much everyone knows that. That question is why you think you need to say it.
@@SkillCult Ego, narcissistic personality and the need for attention. And I guess because I have cleared trails with a saw knowing that it was the best tool for the job.
looks like a fresh green madrone tree. Should throw chips quite easily. Test it on a stickier tree like a real sappy doug fir, or a digger pine.
My husband has been watching a bunch of your videos recently and I notice you often wear the same velcro closure cargo pants. Are they durable? Who makes them? I'd possibly like to get him a pair. Thanks for all your videos - we love the content.
Duluth trading company. The regular firehose workpants are super durable, but they are also very comfortable. Unlike Carharts, they are soft already and very flexible. They are what Carharts should be and much more intelligently designed on top of it. The only drawback is that they are sometimes too warm in the summer. The "flex firehose" are lighter. They seem durable, but I haven't had any of them for as long as the regluar firehose fabric pants. The flex fabric is very flexy, so they allow you to move well. I ripped one pair of the flex, but I caught on something very sharp. I'd prefer to wear the regular ones, but in the summer I often wear the lighter flex and I like them. I don't know any of the other models, but I'd stay away from the fancy work pants with tool bag loops and stuff. I love mine and don't really want to wear anything else. Maybe the best all around pants I've ever worn. Start with the regluar firehose workpants and see if he likes them. If you Google > Duluth Trading Company coupon code< you can sometimes find discounts and free shipping. If you do that or catch them on sale, you can probably get them to your door for 55.00 or 60.00 which is definitely worth it. Those are almost the only clothes I buy new.
SkillCult Thanks so much for all the info! They're having a sale right now and I ordered him a pair.
I should do a pants review. hope he likes them.
What do you think about no-wedge axes? Are they worth valuable or a bad idea?
i really like that clamp!
yeah, I love that clamp.
Hey bud nice video. I’m thinking of buying the cold steel axe just wondering if you know of it and what your thoughts are on it. Thanks bud.
I'm not a fan of the hudson's bay type axe patterns.
The Stihl is basically a wedge banger with axe tendencies
Is that wood suitable for axe and hammer handles, or too brittle?
Its terrible for anything like that. It is a very brittle wood. Hard, but brittle.