This video is the first in a series showing how to buy and restore a vintage axe using only simple hand tools & household items

Part 1 Covers:
Selecting an axe,
Removing a damaged handle safely,
Removing "mushrooming"

Part 2 covers:
Different ways to remove rust using everyday tools & items

Part 3 Covers "axe geometry" and the optimum shape for axes to accomplish various tasks (splitting, cutting and hewing)

Part 4 covers sharpening techniques

Part 5 Covers
Rust Protection

Part 6 Covers
Hanging an axe (fitting a new handle)

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