Good man Eoin I’ve just seen you on nationwide I’m 75 years old and familiar with the tools you’re using I wish you many more years of success you are a great example to your peers 👏🇮🇪
I've watched a thousand wood working tutorials without lifting a saw until this one. I needed an axe handle, followed this vid and the handle came out beautiful. I only had black mulberry as far as seasoned wood goes so we'll see how long it lasts, maybe not really appropriate for an axe, but works for now. I used some small pieces of purple heart I had sitting around for the end pieces. Thanks for the vid!
Hows it holding up? I’m a (very) amateur bowyer and mulberry is a fairly common bow wood, so id imagine it would have decent strength and shock absorption for an axe handle!
I really enjoy this long form tutorial type of video. Shorts and lives are always fun, but these really show how much you truly enjoy what you do and how knowledgeable you’ve become since your earlier videos. Informative, entertaining, and relaxing to watch/listen to. Another great video, Eoin. 👏🏻🙂 side note, seeing the dresser in the background makes me excited for the dresser restoration videos to start as well. 🤗
I gotta say. You single handedly got me to try wood working in highschool right now. I love it and i owe this beautuful nightstand i made to your videos. Cheers mate and keep up the videos!
Great timing! I'm about to take up after my Grandfather in making axe handles and I missed learning from him as he passed when I was a child. I've collected most his tools, having been left in a wet basement and barn for over 20 years, I'll need to restore each piece and am grateful to have found your channel as you're teaching me about every thing I'm need to do. He was a devout Ash-tian as well, most of his axes I could find have had their handles beat near or clean off so I've already got over 6 axe heads awaiting restoration and pairing to a handle. Like myself, my Grandfather was keen for his axe and did a lot of the work on the house and log camps he built with his double-bitted axe, including some of the best archways I've seen. I appreciate the time you've put in to not only sharing and teaching knowledge that I'd be hard pressed to have found elsewhere, but also you've kinda given me a link to the past to revive a family heritage. Awesome work and thank you!
I wish you luck in your journey! I’m no woodworker or toolsmith, just here for the good vibes, but I think keeping the history of those tools going is a fantastic thing.
Using oil to seal your grains are generally better because the oil will allow the sweat of your hands to get into the grain, and that’s usually how you get your ‘patina’. Great videos, especially when it shows that you are not invincible, ie gluing when much too cold!
I am so glad I ran into this fellow. I already had a want to woodwork but now I have a need to woodwork. I watch these videos because I have learned so much more from them. This tutorial is a prime example of a great lesson on replacing an axe handle, which I actually need to do with my axe! Thank you for your work, pal!
This video was very informative and well done. Thank you! I really prefer this formate instead of the shorts. Like seeing you “working” in your shop. Again great video.
I was gonna make myself a shavehorse, but drawknives aren’t traditional here in Portugal, and I don’t see you using yours anyways so I’ll stick to the vice, clamps, planes, rasps and files I already have. It’s easy to think you need this or that on hobby woodworking
What an unbelievably skilled individual you are sir! Ive got an old carpenter's axe that im unable to rehandle... Ive tried everything, but im sure this video's going to help a ton!
I am a retired water, and wastewater operator. i am setting up a blacksmith and handle shop. i would like to communicate with advise on setting up this shop. Your tutorials are inspiring. i have been collecting hand wood working tools for forty five years or so. I really enjoy tool resurrections.
Bricklayers can't work below 2 degrees because ice forms between the mortar and brick stopping then from chemically binding together, the whole wall can blow down , water based wood glue I assume must have the same properties in close to zero degree weather,hence why the glue failed first time around , love watching your uploads , nice seeing old crafts and methods still being used today in 2024 👍
Good evening Eoin. Me, Bering a metal working guy, only using wood if I absolutely needed to, as I was never able to do something good with the powertools on hand, came into woodworking trough your lovely shorts and videos. Using handrails took away a lot of the concerns I always had. Seeing you do more of an actual „Tutorial“ style Videos is something I like a lot. Greetings from good ol germany 😊
The handle is absolutely beautiful! I think using a belt grinder on the edge is not great though, after all your hard work on the rest! The belt grinder easily gets the steel to a temperature which will soften it, affecting the original heat treatment. If you watch other people on youtube using grinders and belts, many of them are constantly dipping the knife or axe in water....like less than two seconds on the belt and then another dip. Worth checking out! Thanks for sharing.....I'm currently making a shambles of an axe handle lol but the next one I now have a much better idea, thank you.
Eoin, I have never been in awe of someone ever before. I absolutely love your videos, charm, and the way you express yourself. Wish I'd found you earlier, you surely are someone to look up to, mate! Keep up your great work, as a creative person myself it's always a pleasure to watch you videos Greetings from austria :-)
Absolutely brilliant videos! I've come to woodworking late in life and am so glad I found your channel. Wonderful work and very interesting videos. Terrific!
My brother used to make handles for his tools and watching you reminds me of him... he loved doing that so much.. hes been gone two years now x PS your accent is very easy on the ear, I hope you dont mind me saying that. Easy to listen to your tutorial which showed great skill indeed!
Love my Shinto Rasp (thanks to you, Eoin! Rough or fine, it’ll hack away material OR finely tune. Just depends on your own pressure and technique. Love the Japanese woodworking methods and tools!
If you're looking for a new project a dugout canoe would be good viewing, it's on my list but can't see it happening for sometime and would be interesting to see how it goes and it won't be long until the good weather is apon us so we won't have to wait too long for the maiden voyage... I do love the handles thou,.. 😊
Eoin, your work and craftsmanship is beyond beautiful, I love your content too. I have an old 6lb Elwell axe head, which had been re handled, but it doesn't match the original handle - which I have. Would you have any time to create a brand new handle for my old axe head as close to the original handle as possible? I appreciate you are super busy, but if you have any availability over the coming months or years I would be most grateful. Keep up the stellar work!,
Good timing for a video like this, I got this old hammer that has over time become my favorite over newer steel and fiberglass styles. It's got a standard hammer face on one side of the head and a rubber mallet on the other... the handle is starting to crack away. I was going to possibly replace the handle with american hickory but maybe ash is a better choice. Either way well done 👍
I saw you were a nail biter, as was I for a very large part of my life right up until 2 yrs ago, I just stopped. No more ugly, ragged nails with sores, hangnails, witlows or infections. It's a nervous energy thing for me, but I eventually found other ways to deal with it.
Do you have recommendations on where to get hand tools? The rasp you keep going on about, for example? Love the videos! -a beginner woodworker, Georgia, USA
Eoin Love your content brother. I'm glad I found you again? I've had a question what do they mean by a tiger cut a wood? Or have you even heard of this? It's found Mostly on old gunstocks n picture frames. If you could do a video on it thank you?.
That's a wicked video and wicked sharp axe. What do u think of the parkside sharpening station any good?? I've seen it few times but considered buying it but not yet. 🏴👍
20% Is the best moisture content for woodworking it takes half a year to air season softwood but put a cloth or cover up the end grain with paint or you will get end splits.
Seems you left the cheeks wee bit too fat there mate. With such profile it'll lack "bite" even if sharp. Handle came out marvelous though. Do try to spend more time on yer shaving horse, maybe it'll "click" between you two ;) I like mine way more than bench vise (must admit, my bench is a bit wobbly and could use some bolting to the ground). The horse allows you to put much more back to the work, not juist hands. Can clear bigger chunks when needed. Love the channel.
Hi Dude, I am looking for a Greenland paddle, is this something you could make for me? if soo, please reach out to discuss the idea… Many thanks for your time
Hey Eoin, so I was trying to use a that draw knife/spoke shave for building a shovel handle and the wood I used was oak, the issue I had was it kept chipping out significant amounts of material. Was I trying to shave off too much material? Thanks for the content!
With the draw knife, try using it with the bevel side DOWN. It will allow you to control the depth of your cut better. Eoin is using his with the bevel up.
Hey lad, I'm a Canadian shepherd and I had a shepherd's hook made for me by my farrier but it's up to me to put a handle on it... I'm no stranger to wood working but I can't figure out how to get a handle inside this type of tool... it has a tube sort of, that the handle slides into... what do I do?!
Good man Eoin I’ve just seen you on nationwide I’m 75 years old and familiar with the tools you’re using I wish you many more years of success you are a great example to your peers 👏🇮🇪
I love that the videos are in 4:3 aspect ratio. Feels nostalgic
Yessss
my Guess is so its easier to edit into vertical formats
@@addman It's also just a great stylistic choice
This was shot so well, the aspect ratio makes it feel like an old telly show about woodwork! Thank you :)
I knowww doesn’t it? It’s awesome
I've watched a thousand wood working tutorials without lifting a saw until this one. I needed an axe handle, followed this vid and the handle came out beautiful. I only had black mulberry as far as seasoned wood goes so we'll see how long it lasts, maybe not really appropriate for an axe, but works for now. I used some small pieces of purple heart I had sitting around for the end pieces. Thanks for the vid!
Hows it holding up? I’m a (very) amateur bowyer and mulberry is a fairly common bow wood, so id imagine it would have decent strength and shock absorption for an axe handle!
I really enjoy this long form tutorial type of video. Shorts and lives are always fun, but these really show how much you truly enjoy what you do and how knowledgeable you’ve become since your earlier videos. Informative, entertaining, and relaxing to watch/listen to. Another great video, Eoin. 👏🏻🙂 side note, seeing the dresser in the background makes me excited for the dresser restoration videos to start as well. 🤗
Congrats on quitting nail biting. Been struggling my whole life with it and finally think I have it beat. Keep up the good work!
I gotta say. You single handedly got me to try wood working in highschool right now. I love it and i owe this beautuful nightstand i made to your videos. Cheers mate and keep up the videos!
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My favorite thing about Eoin is he gives me an old timey feel. Keep going Eoin!
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Great timing! I'm about to take up after my Grandfather in making axe handles and I missed learning from him as he passed when I was a child. I've collected most his tools, having been left in a wet basement and barn for over 20 years, I'll need to restore each piece and am grateful to have found your channel as you're teaching me about every thing I'm need to do. He was a devout Ash-tian as well, most of his axes I could find have had their handles beat near or clean off so I've already got over 6 axe heads awaiting restoration and pairing to a handle. Like myself, my Grandfather was keen for his axe and did a lot of the work on the house and log camps he built with his double-bitted axe, including some of the best archways I've seen.
I appreciate the time you've put in to not only sharing and teaching knowledge that I'd be hard pressed to have found elsewhere, but also you've kinda given me a link to the past to revive a family heritage. Awesome work and thank you!
I wish you luck in your journey! I’m no woodworker or toolsmith, just here for the good vibes, but I think keeping the history of those tools going is a fantastic thing.
Good luck to you! I hope you will be very successful and make some wonderful handles!
Using oil to seal your grains are generally better because the oil will allow the sweat of your hands to get into the grain, and that’s usually how you get your ‘patina’.
Great videos, especially when it shows that you are not invincible, ie gluing when much too cold!
A breath of fresh air you get fed up of watching the workshop machinists good on ya Eoin
Eoin in my opinion is one of the best wood working RUclips channels because he shows you how to wood work with out 10k in power tools
I am so glad I ran into this fellow. I already had a want to woodwork but now I have a need to woodwork. I watch these videos because I have learned so much more from them. This tutorial is a prime example of a great lesson on replacing an axe handle, which I actually need to do with my axe! Thank you for your work, pal!
This video was very informative and well done. Thank you! I really prefer this formate instead of the shorts. Like seeing you “working” in your shop. Again great video.
I was gonna make myself a shavehorse, but drawknives aren’t traditional here in Portugal, and I don’t see you using yours anyways so I’ll stick to the vice, clamps, planes, rasps and files I already have. It’s easy to think you need this or that on hobby woodworking
What an unbelievably skilled individual you are sir! Ive got an old carpenter's axe that im unable to rehandle... Ive tried everything, but im sure this video's going to help a ton!
Super excited! I’ve always love creating with traditional methods, and you hit the nail on the head with this one
I am a retired water, and wastewater operator. i am setting up a blacksmith and handle shop. i would like to communicate with advise on setting up this shop. Your tutorials are inspiring. i have been collecting hand wood working tools for forty five years or so. I really enjoy tool resurrections.
Bricklayers can't work below 2 degrees because ice forms between the mortar and brick stopping then from chemically binding together, the whole wall can blow down , water based wood glue I assume must have the same properties in close to zero degree weather,hence why the glue failed first time around , love watching your uploads , nice seeing old crafts and methods still being used today in 2024 👍
Love the vids man. I watch almost everyday. Love from Michigan USA
I appreciate that lad
Same here: I also live in Michigan...keep up the great work@@EoinReardon !
Good evening Eoin.
Me, Bering a metal working guy, only using wood if I absolutely needed to, as I was never able to do something good with the powertools on hand, came into woodworking trough your lovely shorts and videos.
Using handrails took away a lot of the concerns I always had.
Seeing you do more of an actual „Tutorial“ style Videos is something I like a lot.
Greetings from good ol germany 😊
The handle is absolutely beautiful! I think using a belt grinder on the edge is not great though, after all your hard work on the rest!
The belt grinder easily gets the steel to a temperature which will soften it, affecting the original heat treatment. If you watch other people on youtube using grinders and belts, many of them are constantly dipping the knife or axe in water....like less than two seconds on the belt and then another dip.
Worth checking out! Thanks for sharing.....I'm currently making a shambles of an axe handle lol but the next one I now have a much better idea, thank you.
I started making my first handle yesterday..... either Im really really bad or you just make this look easy. :)
Eoin, I have never been in awe of someone ever before. I absolutely love your videos, charm, and the way you express yourself. Wish I'd found you earlier, you surely are someone to look up to, mate! Keep up your great work, as a creative person myself it's always a pleasure to watch you videos
Greetings from austria :-)
I was just about to do research on side axes after learning about them from your content! Thanks for the explanation!
A very good detailed and clear explanation, you are tempted to try it yourself. It turned out very nice and probably durable.
Always good to see this sort of stuff and it's a handy little tutorial. I really love the sort of rambling style, it fits the topic well
Love this channel. It’s pure form of information and entertainment. Love everything you’re doing Eoin. Keep up the amazing work my friend.
Absolutely brilliant videos! I've come to woodworking late in life and am so glad I found your channel. Wonderful work and very interesting videos. Terrific!
Loving the long form (not live streamed) content.
I know it takes more time to produce but it's great stuff.
Amazing work!
It's so nice to see a man so skilled and passionate at his trade
Was looking for a tutorial on how to make one last year but couldn’t find a good one glad you posted one
Hundreds of American girls have suddenly discovered a deep passion for woodworking 😅
😂
Young and old!!! 😂
Yes.
Men too. Although im fruity so idk if that counts
Silence. You’re blowing our cover.
My brother used to make handles for his tools and watching you reminds me of him... he loved doing that so much.. hes been gone two years now x
PS your accent is very easy on the ear, I hope you dont mind me saying that. Easy to listen to your tutorial which showed great skill indeed!
Love my Shinto Rasp (thanks to you, Eoin! Rough or fine, it’ll hack away material OR finely tune. Just depends on your own pressure and technique. Love the Japanese woodworking methods and tools!
I just hafted my first axe handle yesterday. You make amazing content and have inspired me
The Shinto rasp has been on my list for a while, can't wait to use one.
Great video man, lots of time and effort has obviously gone into this and it is appreciated
If you're looking for a new project a dugout canoe would be good viewing, it's on my list but can't see it happening for sometime and would be interesting to see how it goes and it won't be long until the good weather is apon us so we won't have to wait too long for the maiden voyage... I do love the handles thou,.. 😊
He did make a coracle boat around a year ago, started with a circle of wooden stakes hammered into the ground , I recommend that video
Brass rivets would look class in the teak end
This was a very helpful video. Thank you Eoin.
Beautiful Job.
Very well explained 👌👍🏼
Love your content brother, and love seeing you use that axe wax made in the state I live in really cool!
class video thanks. That half finished axe handle in my workshop might just see the light of day yet!
10 out of 10 , excellent tutorial, all the best
Thank you so much for this I’ve been trying to make handles.
Eoin, your work and craftsmanship is beyond beautiful, I love your content too. I have an old 6lb Elwell axe head, which had been re handled, but it doesn't match the original handle - which I have. Would you have any time to create a brand new handle for my old axe head as close to the original handle as possible? I appreciate you are super busy, but if you have any availability over the coming months or years I would be most grateful. Keep up the stellar work!,
I love your non-chronological order of the story 🙃
You do a great job ,Real great stuff
Good timing for a video like this, I got this old hammer that has over time become my favorite over newer steel and fiberglass styles. It's got a standard hammer face on one side of the head and a rubber mallet on the other... the handle is starting to crack away. I was going to possibly replace the handle with american hickory but maybe ash is a better choice. Either way well done 👍
love the handle shape used it on my own
the oil in teak makes it hard to glue a rub of white sprits would help.
He's so close to 1 million I can taste it.
I saw you were a nail biter, as was I for a very large part of my life right up until 2 yrs ago, I just stopped. No more ugly, ragged nails with sores, hangnails, witlows or infections. It's a nervous energy thing for me, but I eventually found other ways to deal with it.
Love your work. What brand is your flatcap, I'd like buy one
Great stuff. You make me giggle
Do you have recommendations on where to get hand tools? The rasp you keep going on about, for example? Love the videos! -a beginner woodworker, Georgia, USA
Careful using the belt grinder to sharpen. If you heat the blade too much you can remove the temper in the steel.
Nice job, sir!!
Wow brilliant really enjoyed 👏
I love your video's! What are your thoughts about a wagon vise vs a tail vise? I.e. open on the front or fully closed
This channel us underrated
I'll have a go at it
Eoin Love your content brother. I'm glad I found you again? I've had a question what do they mean by a tiger cut a wood? Or have you even heard of this? It's found Mostly on old gunstocks n picture frames.
If you could do a video on it thank you?.
Can you show more about how you make the wedges?
Lyndsey Doyle, what a beaut!
Shinto rasps, where can i buy one?
great video eoin keep up the good work
Thanks Vincent
i would love to follow a tutorial for a welsh love spoon ❤
Nice job
Just subscribed. And now i need a draw knife!!
New vid! I’m excited
Nothing like pulling on it with two hands on the shaft😮😊
Thank You ...
Oh yeah, it's all coming together 😎
1000 grit at most and polishin give`s me the best result´s
Very nice 👍
That's a wicked video and wicked sharp axe. What do u think of the parkside sharpening station any good?? I've seen it few times but considered buying it but not yet. 🏴👍
Hi from Australia
This man will be teaching me how to make my own drum sticks soon😂
Good man yerself Eoinyer a fair decent Cork man.
How can you tell when the wood is ready moisture wise? You mention you left some to dry and be prepared, is there a way you can tell?
You can buy a moisture meter. This ash had a 20% moisture conte t
Lovely, thank you!
Keep up the wonderful work!
20% Is the best moisture content for woodworking it takes half a year to air season softwood but put a cloth or cover up the end grain with paint or you will get end splits.
That reminds me why my father had a long lead pencil. Had my head scratching until now.
i've made an ax head before its really fun
Hey that axe wax is made in my state how neat
You should do a video making a shave horse
The varnish or shellac normally on handles will give you blisters. An oil finish won't.
Good job not biting your nails!! I cant wait till i stop biting mine in 15 years
Seems you left the cheeks wee bit too fat there mate. With such profile it'll lack "bite" even if sharp. Handle came out marvelous though. Do try to spend more time on yer shaving horse, maybe it'll "click" between you two ;) I like mine way more than bench vise (must admit, my bench is a bit wobbly and could use some bolting to the ground). The horse allows you to put much more back to the work, not juist hands. Can clear bigger chunks when needed. Love the channel.
Howdy Eoin!
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@@EoinReardon what’s that mean? lol
Hi Dude, I am looking for a Greenland paddle, is this something you could make for me? if soo, please reach out to discuss the idea…
Many thanks for your time
do you know why it is called danish oil? greatings from a clueless dane
Have you accidentally hurt yourself in the process of making something? If so did it change your process going forward and safety precautions?
When the axe wood is semi-green, does it risk cracking when further drying out?
Noticed you have triple
Layers on the torso, how do you feel about flannel/blanket lined jeans?
thank you
Is there anything against using a wood splitter instead of the ankle axe?
Hey Eoin, so I was trying to use a that draw knife/spoke shave for building a shovel handle and the wood I used was oak, the issue I had was it kept chipping out significant amounts of material. Was I trying to shave off too much material? Thanks for the content!
With the draw knife, try using it with the bevel side DOWN. It will allow you to control the depth of your cut better. Eoin is using his with the bevel up.
Are you using boiled linseed oil for all ur projects? Isnt it full of lead?
Hey lad, I'm a Canadian shepherd and I had a shepherd's hook made for me by my farrier but it's up to me to put a handle on it... I'm no stranger to wood working but I can't figure out how to get a handle inside this type of tool... it has a tube sort of, that the handle slides into... what do I do?!
If ye have any of them hatchet handle templates id buy one 👍