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11-09-2012, 02:28 PM
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Making An Axe
John Neeman dropped me an email with the above video. It's just a quick documentary covering the making of one of his axes, but it's so damned beautiful that I had to feature it. There is nothing better than good ole hand made stuff...
To read the rest of this blog entry from The Garage Journal, click here. Last edited by Ryan; 11-09-2012 at 04:13 PM. |
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11-09-2012, 02:53 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
I don't know what impresses me more. The Axe or the Video. Both are works of art!
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11-09-2012, 03:03 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
That was simply amazing.
I checked their website expecting their pricing to be, like their level of craftsmanship, very high. Turns out they're a bargain, especially the axes and chisels Thanks for posting Ryan! Last edited by Boyd; 11-09-2012 at 03:26 PM. |
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11-09-2012, 03:27 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
I get private video message?
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11-09-2012, 03:44 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Same here, requires registration and log in.
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11-09-2012, 03:47 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Works: http://youtu.be/Esn0_eR9lnQ
Used to be on Neeman's own Youtube channel as well, but is now missing.
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11-09-2012, 04:11 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Weird... I'll see if I can fix it.
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11-09-2012, 04:38 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Excellent video. It is amazing what kind of work goes in to making a fine tool.
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11-09-2012, 04:44 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Thanks Tec,working now.
One word....BEAUTIFUL! |
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11-09-2012, 04:45 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Nice craftsmanship! Watched it with the sound off though because of that music
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11-09-2012, 05:34 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
really amazing. If you enjoy this type work you might enjoy the PBS Nova on the making of a special Viking Sword 1000 years ahead of its time when they were made. 53 minutes long. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient...ing-sword.html
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11-09-2012, 05:48 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Bon Iver great musician. The PBS video was truly remarkable. The amount of hours and craftsmanship that the guy put into that sword is amazing. If you can watch that to understand how things were made back then with what was available.
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11-09-2012, 06:26 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
What amazes me, is I never see a Blacksmith wearing safty glasses.
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11-09-2012, 06:46 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
katana sword
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwQqtf86qOc |
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11-09-2012, 06:49 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
A great video!!!
I always wear eye, ear and hand protection when I work on my anvil. Those hot little sparks BURN! I really like this video! Did I say that already? John |
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11-09-2012, 06:59 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Great to see that we still have skilled craftsman making tools. It will be a sad day when they are gone and everything is mass-produced in a factory.
Video was terrific. I liked the music, but not with the video. Thought that classical music played during battle scenes would be better. Like "O Fortuna": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNWpZ-Y_KvU |
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11-09-2012, 07:09 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
That's one hell of a video. I loved it.
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11-09-2012, 07:36 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Great video, I remember looking into possibly buying something in the past, there was a long waiting list in fact they weren't even taking new orders.
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11-09-2012, 08:24 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
lotta respect to that guy,i build things with my hands everyday,but that's a whole nother level.black smithing and glass blowing have both always interested me.i've seen some really cool blown glass shows,but i would really love to go to a shop and see it done first hand.
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11-09-2012, 08:31 PM
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Re: Making An Axe
Wow!! I admire those that craft art and function into one.
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