Ax head Patina

[sparky415]

I thought I would have a go at forcing a patina on an Ax head 

The one on the right in this picture



Sanded down then
Cleaned and washed the head in the kitchen sink 

 

Then wrapped it up in kitchen roll and soaked it with cheap vinegar



Here it is after 12hours
I'm not sure the pictures show it very well but its a kind of patchy dull silver colour now





Probably work on Opinals aswell 

[Benner]

Looks good buddy 

[sparky415]

Thanks Ben,

I was curious how it would turn out and how long it will take to rust 
I might leave it longer next time 

[50ft-trad]

I've always found with opinels and other carbon blades that eating a couple of apples and other fruits is more than enough to get a nice patina started. Somehow the image of putting a granny smith on a chopping block and braying it with an axe doesnt seem right though 

Nice work feller. I hope this is one of the mix that's coming to the meet 

[sparky415]

Still packing the Bucket-o-Axes 

Hes in there somewhere 

Still a couple more to add 

[Gareth]

I've always found with opinels and other carbon blades that eating a couple of apples and other fruits is more than enough to get a nice patina started. Somehow the image of putting a granny smith on a chopping block and braying it with an axe doesnt seem right though 

Nice work feller. I hope this is one of the mix that's coming to the meet 

Yup, a good Granny Smith definitely works, as I accidentally found out with my Case Stockman.  

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That certainly looks good mate

[Zed]

that worked well mate 

[sparky415]

Its gone to live with Al where it will have to work for a living (and possibly for further testing) 

 

[Zed]

Thats it im looking for a axe today       

[50ft-trad]

It's mine ... Mine I tell you .... MINE!!!


 

[sparky415]

   We need pictures of it at work Mate

 

[Farmman]

I got to try it when my st300 was returned. Nice axe. It also has a new cover now more suited than the brown electricians tape.

[sparky415]

I got to try it when my st300 was returned. Nice axe. It also has a new cover now more suited than the brown electricians tape.

Did you make a new cover/mask for it Farmman?

  Pictures please

 

[50ft-trad]

Both this one and the little one have got a nice leather hat now thanks to Farmman 
I've not had chance to take pics yet, but they'll be going up very soon