Restoration Rusty Bearded Axe

Hello folks! Today I want to show you a new restoration of the axe! I bought this bearded axe at a flea market. I liked the shape of the axe and bought it. 0:00 Review 0:32 Handle dismantling 1:28 Rust remover 2:10 Axe shape correction 2:46 Bit-bip 3:02 New axe bevels 3:40 Axe etching 4:21 Axe handle (try №1) 5:16 Axe handle (try №2) 6:13 Axe handle (try №3) 6:41 Final touches 7:01 Final review 7:23 Test First I sawed off the old handle (I kept it because it might come in handy). Next, I used a rust remover, then washed, dried and rubbed with oil. The surface was cleaned with a wire iron brush. I made new axe bevels. Then I started file work to correct the shape of the axe. To polish the cutting edge, I used sandpaper from 120 to 1200 grit and additionally sanded on a felt circle. To avoid appearance rust, I used ferric chloride. With the creation of the handle of the axe, I had to sweat. The first two options broke down... I’ve waste
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