Walking stick Axe - part one - the head

Sponsored by: Skiilshare - The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/blackbearforge08211 A walking stick axe, shepherds axe or Valaška is something I have wanted to make for many years. Time to get started 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - layout 01:46 - punching the eye 03:23 - drifting and enlarging the hole 07:05 - Fullering to isolate mass 10:47 - Sponsored by Skillshare 11:50 - Shaping the head 19:11 - Drifting and straightening 22:28 - Grinding 26:26 - Final thoughts See you next week for part 2 To Provide financial support use one of the links below. Buy me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JohnSwitzer https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge https://www.patreon.com/BlackBearForge Video equipment used in this video Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera - https://adorama.rfvk.net/J50gq Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L Lens - https://adorama.rfvk.net/6bb7yV Rode Wireless Go microphone - https://adorama.rfvk.net/YggLRm Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ Combat Abrasives - http://bit.ly/3r73P8d Use code "Blackbear10" for a discount on your next order Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel John Switzer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrH18xls7zdB6b19L6oJDgw Find me online at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com https://www.instagram.com/blackbearforge/ https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Forge-209863855743919/ Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org/ Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ New anvils - http://fontaninianvilandtool.com/ Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.t yourself.