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Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 03:02:06 PM
I'm going to need a bigger tool box!  :ahhh
This arrived today from Fleabay (the bottom one)


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/110910044.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: sawman on September 13, 2010, 03:09:51 PM
Who's hair you gonna part with that  :pok:  :pok:  :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Threeme2189 on September 13, 2010, 03:53:39 PM
Is it used for splitting small moons?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 03:55:03 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh

 :o :o

 :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: nuphoria on September 13, 2010, 04:32:34 PM
Nice :D

I do believe Mike has a large chopper that's very similar ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 06:08:50 PM
Now I want to see a picture of that!  :pok:

Only so I can get a look at the length  :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 13, 2010, 07:00:20 PM
Nice :D

I do believe Mike has a large chopper that's very similar ;)
Large chopper, yes :tu:

Bigger than Tony's...no :-[
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: edcgear on September 13, 2010, 07:04:10 PM
Wonder what would be thaughts of a lady which accidentaly stumble upon this thread....  :pok: :pok: :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 07:20:34 PM
 :D  :-[

 :b2t:


So is there a ratio for deciding how long to make a handle
Some kind of Weight to length rule of thumb?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 13, 2010, 09:04:20 PM
Reasonably impressive but no match for the size of my beast ;)  Remember the one everyone stroked at the meet :D

I see its marked but can't make out what it says :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 10:04:20 PM
Mike an Neil we need pictures!  :pok:

The bottom one weighs 4lb's
I am trying to get my Hammer Axe (top in the picture) to fit on the end of a pick axe handle at the moment
I'm not sure if it will feel too long  :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 13, 2010, 10:16:49 PM
Neil's one was indeed huge :o
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 10:25:50 PM
Mike do you have any idea how to work out the right length  :think:
Or will I be guessing it again?  ::)


we still need pictures :gimme:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 13, 2010, 10:28:29 PM
I don't think there's any hard and fast rules :think:

If it's a big lump then stick a long shaft on it :)

Maybe have a look on Gransfor Bruks's website for an idea of scale http://www.gransfors.com/htm_eng/index.html  :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 10:41:51 PM
Thanks Mike
I could spend loads of money there

Mmmm pick axe handle..... hope that will be long enough  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 13, 2010, 11:27:37 PM
I know we were suffering under the funny bright hot thing but I can't believe you forgot about my chopper  :cry:

Evidence as captured by Dave...

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/UKMeet2010017chopper.jpg)

Thanks again to Ben for presenting me with such a big one :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 13, 2010, 11:44:35 PM
I think we need a close up mate!  :pok:

And you can clearly see in that picture I'm asleep  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Benner on September 13, 2010, 11:53:28 PM
You can have my chopper anytime Neil.  I was glad to give it to you.  I have to say I miss your huge chopper sometimes, but I was glad to give it one last stroke before you took it.  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 13, 2010, 11:54:51 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh !!! Chopper !!! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/chopper.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 13, 2010, 11:56:55 PM
2586g or 5.7 pounds in old money :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on September 14, 2010, 03:14:40 AM
Reckon that is a huge brute!!
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: J-sews on September 14, 2010, 03:37:18 AM
OT, but this reminds me of a favorite commercial :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aO3TO5L0bM
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 14, 2010, 10:39:16 AM
:rofl:  .. packaging can be a bitch :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: ryan1835 on September 14, 2010, 07:07:45 PM
can i have that for when the dragons come?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 15, 2010, 02:27:42 PM
I don't think there's any hard and fast rules :think:

If it's a big lump then stick a long shaft on it :)

Maybe have a look on Gransfor Bruks's website for an idea of scale http://www.gransfors.com/htm_eng/index.html  :)


Thanks Mike that's what I did  :cheers:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/150910005.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 15, 2010, 03:57:19 PM
I may have the biggest chopper but you certainly have the longest shaft :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 15, 2010, 04:08:45 PM
Thanks mate!
It is rather huge  :D
It has been fed a drop of linseed oil now   :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/150910007.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/150910018.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 15, 2010, 06:58:49 PM
That's dammed impressive work mate :salute: :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on September 15, 2010, 07:37:32 PM
That does indeed look superb Tony. :salute:

I don't have one that big. :(
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: John on September 15, 2010, 08:02:40 PM
I want one of these I have many heads to roll  :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUOJ7aW7F2U
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Benner on September 15, 2010, 08:21:17 PM
I may have the biggest chopper but you certainly have the longest shaft :D

 :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 15, 2010, 09:53:55 PM
 :twak: John, I need one of those now

Thanks Guys
I didn't take a picture of the head end on as its not nicely finished
It would have looked a bit better with a dark wedge in the end but when I got the head almost on to see if it fitted I couldn't get it back off  :ahhh so in the end it got hammered properly home with no wedge  ::)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 15, 2010, 11:27:22 PM
:twak: John, I need one of those now

Thanks Guys
I didn't take a picture of the head end on as its not nicely finished
It would have looked a bit better with a dark wedge in the end but when I got the head almost on to see if it fitted I couldn't get it back off  :ahhh so in the end it got hammered properly home with no wedge  ::)

 :o This is a family forum  :twak: go wash your mouth out  :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 15, 2010, 11:54:13 PM
 :o Does no one understand me? :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 15, 2010, 11:56:07 PM
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/tumbleweed.gif)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 15, 2010, 11:58:42 PM
I can't think of anything clever to say  :think: ....

I'm off to bed now, Gnight  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Millhouse on September 17, 2010, 12:09:06 AM
This is one funny thread.  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 17, 2010, 11:22:45 AM

It was going OK  ::)

I thought people would be interested in my big tool  my large weapon my chopper  :think:

I see what you mean   :-\
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AHB on September 17, 2010, 05:04:28 PM
 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 17, 2010, 05:54:33 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: nuphoria on September 17, 2010, 07:19:22 PM
Aw Tony mate, I understand you... don't worry :D


Also, I think you should share a pic of your poorly finished head end ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 17, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Thanks Nuphoria

Here you go, I did have a go at wacking in a wedge but it wasn't very successful ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170910020.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Zed on September 17, 2010, 07:40:24 PM
there sweet tony i really must get a axe  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 17, 2010, 09:09:33 PM
I'd be inclined to pack it out a bit mate if I were you :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 17, 2010, 09:24:32 PM
I think it got a bit deformed in a previous life  ::)

You are right Mike I think I will when I get it out again
I have sent it to the dark place at the end of the garage for being bad  :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Threeme2189 on September 20, 2010, 11:49:50 AM
Thanks Nuphoria

Here you go, I did have a go at wacking in a wedge but it wasn't very successful ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170910020.jpg)

You could just hammer a few Nails into the shaft, it may be ugly but it works.
That's what I did when I fixed my grandfathers old axe after breaking the shaft.
Let me tell you, that shaft is *never* going to come out of the axe head.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2010, 05:19:28 PM


 :pok:   :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/220910001.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: ryan1835 on September 22, 2010, 07:32:03 PM
hurry up and unwrap it quick  :pok:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2010, 07:38:34 PM
I'm glad someones taking notice  :rofl:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/220910002.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on September 22, 2010, 07:39:30 PM
So just how sharp is the "NEVERBLUNT"?  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AHB on September 22, 2010, 07:44:09 PM
Congrats, Oh "Keeper Of All Things Rusty"... :D :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2010, 07:47:54 PM
 :D LOL

This sharp now  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/220910020.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/220910027.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 22, 2010, 09:13:53 PM
Nice billhooks :drool:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2010, 09:43:50 PM

Billhooks  :think:


I don't know what the description billhook covers but I think this might be too narrow to be called a billhook?
The blade is 1 & 3/4inches wide, The name on the side is 'Staniforth Severquick'
I have attacked some green bamboo in my back garden with it, cuts lovely  :D

The chopper has been well battened judging by the back of the blade
Good for kindling I reckon as I don't have enough Axes for that yet  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on September 22, 2010, 09:45:27 PM
Well the curved one definitely is :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2010, 09:50:31 PM
Well the curved one definitely is :think:


You are wiser in the way of Billhooks than me Mike so I shall bow to your experience  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 22, 2010, 09:55:59 PM
'Staniforth Severquick'

Another name I will have to make into a fictional character in my novels :D .... which I have yet to write..... putting off until next life time ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2010, 10:15:44 PM
'Staniforth Severquick'

Another name I will have to make into a fictional character in my novels :D .... which I have yet to write..... putting off until next life time ;)

Oooh I know...

Hes the disillusioned surgeon that sniffs N2O and has a latex fetish  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 22, 2010, 10:31:20 PM
I'll add you to the credits if I ever use it ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2010, 10:36:14 PM

 :ahhh I'm going to need a nom de plume
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on September 22, 2010, 10:37:59 PM
'Staniforth Severquick'

Another name I will have to make into a fictional character in my novels :D .... which I have yet to write..... putting off until next life time ;)

Oooh I know...

Hes the disillusioned surgeon that sniffs N2O and has a latex fetish  :salute:

OK, but what makes him stand out from all the other surgeons? ???

 :angel:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on September 23, 2010, 07:05:49 AM
Someone mention Latex? (http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/057/a/7/_bigtongue__by_MenInASuitcase.gif)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 23, 2010, 10:47:57 AM
Someone mention Latex? (http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs45/f/2009/057/a/7/_bigtongue__by_MenInASuitcase.gif)

I only put that bit in to see if you were looking Lord Spork  ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on January 26, 2011, 02:44:48 PM
 :b2t:

I got a couple of axe handles on special offer and decided to finish this job off
I have touched up the blade but it was easier not to remove the nick in the blade
Now all I need is some nice weather and a tree to attack  :cheers:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/260111003b-1.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 26, 2011, 06:51:00 PM
Lovely work that mate :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AHB on January 26, 2011, 06:56:20 PM
Lovely work that mate :tu:
Indeed..  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on January 26, 2011, 06:57:40 PM
Looks excellent Tony. :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on January 26, 2011, 07:07:51 PM
Thanks Guys,
It wasn't too hard to do,
I was going to wait until I found a nice long piece of Ash log and try spiting it to make a handle the proper way, then these turned up  ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on January 26, 2011, 08:19:56 PM
That turned out nice Tony. There wont be a safe tree for miles around now.   :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on January 27, 2011, 11:13:32 AM
Thanks Guys,
It wasn't too hard to do,
I was going to wait until I found a nice long piece of Ash log and try spiting it to make a handle the proper way, then these turned up  ;)

No point reinventing the wheel ;) :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 02, 2011, 07:23:55 PM
That turned out nice Tony. There wont be a safe tree for miles around now.   :D
  :-[ :-[ :-[


So there's this giant red wood..... 
:think: um I mean a very old and dieing apple tree
and I have a new ax to play with  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/010211a.jpg)

Just practicing

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/010211b.jpg)

Half way down

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/010211c.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/010211d.jpg)

Lets leave the root in  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/010211e.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on February 02, 2011, 08:28:40 PM
Tony looks like your axe made short work of that giant redwood   :oops:   very old dieing apple tree.   :tu:   :D   :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 02, 2011, 08:39:59 PM
Nice work Sir :tu:

That's a hewing axe isn't it? How did it fare cross-grain?
(Obviously it worked  :D but how did it feel? did you reprofile?)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 02, 2011, 08:56:49 PM
Nice job that Tony :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 02, 2011, 09:02:48 PM
To be honest I am not sure what kind it is except that its made by 'Brades' and is a 'kent pattern ax (I think  :think: )
I just put a bit of an edge on it, I hardly touched it so its the original shape  :tu:
I've been dying to try it out on something and it seems to cut well

I'm not sure I have got the hang of this chopping lark yet as I seemed to end up holding it like a baseball bat with both hands at the end (27ins long) instead of like a pick ax, sliding one hand down to meet the other at the end
I think I need to practice a bit more on something a bit bigger :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 02, 2011, 09:31:10 PM
It certainly looks like one.

If you can get hold of a copy of "the Axe Book" by Gransfors Bruks, it's got a some good info in it. Not just trivia, but techniques or effective and safe use (safe for you AND the axe). There's also stuff on storing firewoods etc if it's relevant to you. It comes free when you buy one of their axes, but I'm sure you can buy them seperately too.

Definitely a nice looking tool. I'm sure you'll get plenty of use and enjoyment from it  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on February 02, 2011, 11:49:05 PM
Poor tree  :cry:


:P


What you going to plant there now?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 03, 2011, 12:00:40 AM

Sadly it was dying so it had to go  :cry: (But at least I got to chop it down  :cheers: )

Its actually where my GF works so it will be up to her boss  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on February 03, 2011, 12:37:02 AM
Oh, I get it now....

GF: "Hey boss, can Tony chop down the apple tree?"
Boss: "Eh, not really, its a bit ropey but..."
GF: "He's stood out front with an axe and big smile on his face... let's not upset him :) "
Boss: " :o <gulps> Eh, yeah sure, whatever makes him happy."  :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on February 03, 2011, 01:04:26 AM
Oh, I get it now....

GF: "Hey boss, can Tony chop down the apple tree?"
Boss: "Eh, not really, its a bit ropey but..."
GF: "He's stood out front with an axe and big smile on his face... let's not upset him :) "
Boss: " :o <gulps> Eh, yeah sure, whatever makes him happy."  :ahhh

 :rofl:    :D   :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 03, 2011, 09:29:52 AM
 Oi  :pok:

 :viking:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2011, 07:35:12 PM
This Firemans Axe arrived today  :D



(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170311005.jpg)


Not quite sure what I'm going to do with it yet
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on March 17, 2011, 08:05:24 PM
Chop doors down :tu:

...

HHeerree'ss Tony!  >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2011, 09:03:58 PM

This was made between 1930's to the late 60's
It's so pitted the only markings I can make out is the number '55' but these look to me like they were stamped after it was made  :-\
 I have tidied up the badly sharpened edge and point, still don't know if I will re-handle it yet :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170311015.jpg)

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: ryan1835 on March 17, 2011, 09:26:02 PM
can i borrow that axe tony....
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2011, 09:34:57 PM
Who pissed you off today?   :pok:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on March 17, 2011, 09:46:15 PM
Cool chopper Tony.  Am I right in thinking that the grip is rubberised?  If so, my understanding is that it's to protect against electric shock.  Seems appropriate somehow. :angel:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2011, 09:59:58 PM
 
:D

I found this on another site, they were also issued to firemen maybe by a different maker but it says about the rubber here  :tu:

The 'ARPAX' was manufactured by the Chillington Tool Company Limited of Wolverhampton and is notable for its rubber handle, subject to a patent applied for in June 1938 and finally granted in December 1939. 
Being encased in a tough rubber, the handle was claimed to be less liable to catch fire or break than the traditional wooden types, and would also protect the user from potentially fatal shocks if he or she happened to accidentally cut through electric cables. To this end, moulded into the handle was the comforting phrase 'TESTED 20.000 VOLTS'.

 :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on March 17, 2011, 10:02:52 PM
Good info mate.  Don't go putting it to the test though, OK? :pok:

 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: ryan1835 on March 17, 2011, 11:38:02 PM
Who pissed you off today?   :pok:

just the girlfriend - i have a spare ket but thats not as dramatic  :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2011, 11:55:31 PM
Chop doors down :tu:

...

HHeerree'ss Tony!  >:D
Who pissed you off today?   :pok:

just the girlfriend - i have a spare key but thats not as dramatic  :rofl:


 >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AHB on March 19, 2011, 10:10:54 PM

This was made between 1930's to the late 60's
It's so pitted the only markings I can make out is the number '55' but these look to me like they were stamped after it was made  :-\
 I have tidied up the badly sharpened edge and point, still don't know if I will re-handle it yet :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170311015.jpg)
Nice job Tony.  :salute: Leave the handle will ya..  :pok: 8)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 20, 2011, 01:47:56 PM

This was made between 1930's to the late 60's
It's so pitted the only markings I can make out is the number '55' but these look to me like they were stamped after it was made  :-\
 I have tidied up the badly sharpened edge and point, still don't know if I will re-handle it yet :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170311015.jpg)
Nice job Tony.  :salute: Leave the handle will ya..  :pok: 8)

 :-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 11:45:55 AM
 :pok:   But    :drool:  :drool:  :drool:  :pok: 

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/10122009602.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AHB on March 26, 2011, 01:22:42 PM
:pok:   But    :drool:  :drool:  :drool:  :pok: 

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/10122009602.jpg)
That's nice too..  :o :drool:  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 03:43:41 PM
 ;)   :D   :-\   :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on March 26, 2011, 03:59:06 PM
Nice chopper mate  8) 8) :salute:
I like those hollow rivets  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 04:15:43 PM
Its not mine, its a picture I copied (but I can't find who from  ::)  )
So I don't know if I should do the same sort of thing with mine or not   :-\  (I don't think I could do the rivets like that)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on March 26, 2011, 06:08:51 PM
Nice axe Tony. If you rehandle it what are you thinking about using?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 06:47:12 PM

I was thinking about some walnut

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Svords%20and%20Friction%20folders/170910001.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on March 26, 2011, 06:49:52 PM
That would look good.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 26, 2011, 06:58:59 PM
I think so if I don't bugger it up  :tu:
I am still in two minds as the ax is almost history   :-\ if there was a stamp on the side I would not think about doing it

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/SAK%20scales/291010012.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/SAK%20scales/291010019.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on March 27, 2011, 04:13:57 AM
Its not mine, its a picture I copied (but I can't find who from  ::)  )
So I don't know if I should do the same sort of thing with mine or not   :-\  (I don't think I could do the rivets like that)

Chicken  :pok: :pok: :pok: :D :D :D

The modded one looks like it almost has a glass breaker at the base of the handle  :think: :think: , the owner probably did that  :think: :think:.

Tough one on the handle mate  :think: :think:. The modded ones new handle looks a little short  :think: :think: :think:


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/SAK%20scales/291010019.jpg)

That looks nice Tony  :salute: :salute:.
Tony how thin do you get your wooden scales , my little Italian project I have got it down to around 3mm tapered to the bolsters & it still 'feels'  too thick  :ahhh :ahhh. I do not want the feckers too break  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 27, 2011, 11:04:20 AM


Mine are about 3mm tapering down at the ends but I don't think it matters how thin you go as the glue and liners are holding everything together  :tu:

(Reply no 3 http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,23819.0.html (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,23819.0.html) )
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on April 03, 2011, 10:39:50 PM
Although I have a lot of toys I don't get to play with or try them out a great deal
The GF wanted some trees thinned out in her garden so I took this lot to play with (aswell as my reciprocating saw   ;) )

I was in two minds about using the Kukri as the handle has developed a split but thought I should give it a chance even if it was going to break  :think:
I also took my cheap ax, stick chopper and machete  :tu:


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/030411009b.jpg)

I was very surprised how well the Kukri performed bearing in mind it was a cheap tourist one, the handle has held up very well so I am going to ignore the split that appeared over the winter  :cheers:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020411070.jpg)

The cheap ax didn't do too bad but its more of a splitter than anything else

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020411073.jpg)

The machete coped quite well with 2” or 3” branches but its a bit too flexible and not really designed for wood this thick  :-\

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020411076.jpg)


My re handled stick chopper I used to split kindling, the only problem is the lovely handle I made is too thin and round for comfortable use so I will re handle when I can be bothered with it  ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020411078.jpg)

Sausages on sticks  :drool:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020411079.jpg)


 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on April 04, 2011, 07:07:11 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on April 04, 2011, 10:04:27 PM

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/chopwood.gif)(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/chopwood.gif)(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/chopwood.gif)



Dave  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 03, 2011, 12:38:46 AM
I have had a day playing in the garage with Axes  ;)

I made a metal wedge to firm up the big Ax used at the meet that became a little loose  ::)
Wedge is in the bottom right of the picture

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711011.jpg)

And installed it  :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711017.jpg)

Cut up a perfectly good pick ax handle  >:D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711003.jpg)

Looks like this after a bit of work  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711005.jpg)

I think it needs to slim down a bit,  :-\  oooops maybe too much

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711019.jpg)

This is what I've ended up with  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711022.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711028.jpg)

I need to test the little one to see how it feels  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: J-sews on July 03, 2011, 02:55:20 AM
Looks good Tony :) (now do be careful during the testing phase) ;) :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on July 03, 2011, 10:56:29 PM
Glad to see the wedge in there.  Wobbly heads scare me  :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 03, 2011, 11:15:27 PM
I guessed that when you and Gareth both moved your cars   :-[ 



:rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on July 03, 2011, 11:28:06 PM
I guessed that when you and Gareth both moved your cars   :-[ 



:rofl:

 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on July 04, 2011, 02:14:17 AM
I guessed that when you and Gareth both moved your cars   :-[ 



:rofl:

 :D

+1  :D :D :D.

2 for the price of one I like that  8) 8) :D :D.
I have not seen that style of wedge that runs the right across the top of the shaft like the original does , the one with the arrow head :think: :think:.
Were is the Linseed Oil Tony  :o :pok: :pok: :pok: :D :D :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 04, 2011, 10:13:48 AM
I thought that is how they were meant to be  :think:

It has a coat of Linseed and is waiting for a new wedge  :tu:

 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 27, 2011, 10:36:55 PM
I have been working on my newest Ax which arrived from America this week  :salute:

I am reliably informed it is a True Temper Flint Edge Kelly Works. It is what is generally called a swamper pattern. I think it was made in the 1930 to 1950 time frame.
 
I was looking at getting a nice new handle for it but one didn't leap out at me from Ebay so I thought I will have a go at making one from a pickax handle  ;)

Meet Swampy  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/SwampyA.jpg)

After some finishing off, rubbing down and sharpening tomorrow it will be ready for its first outing with some testing  :viking:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on July 27, 2011, 10:39:57 PM
that looks very promising Tony.  More pics when it's done please. :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 27, 2011, 10:49:17 PM

 :salute:

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on July 28, 2011, 06:45:59 AM
Reckon that is looking good Tony.   :tu:   :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 28, 2011, 11:41:57 AM

Thanks Mate, I hope I do it justice

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on July 28, 2011, 09:21:58 PM
Beasty!  Perhaps I should try that with the pirate amputation chopper that Ben gave me :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 28, 2011, 09:46:18 PM


I think you will need a telegraph pole for that head Mate  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on July 28, 2011, 10:00:02 PM
LoL.  Did you notice any ash trees at the meet site?  >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 28, 2011, 10:02:49 PM

We got in enough trouble with trees last time    ::)

:dwts:

Neil,        Must have been the lightening last night Guv
Gareth,   Yep and Very windy last night Buddy
Tony,      Um I was asleep Mate

 :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 28, 2011, 10:25:03 PM
A quick picture

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/swampyb.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on July 28, 2011, 10:41:01 PM
Ooh, I like the look of that! :drool:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 28, 2011, 10:53:43 PM
Thanks Mate, I will bring it to the meet  :tu:

I need to give it another coat of linseed
And I need to try it out on something, I'm thinking about making the shaft narrower at the end for better grip  :think:

 (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/swampyc.jpg)

Yep I need to chop something  >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on July 29, 2011, 01:09:36 PM
 :pok: If you do thin it,  :pok: don't get carried away.

Know what you're like :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on July 29, 2011, 01:16:10 PM
That looks great Tony  8) :salute: :salute:.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 29, 2011, 02:37:16 PM
:pok: If you do thin it,  :pok: don't get carried away.

Know what you're like :D

 :pok:  What are you trying to say?  :-\  :think:   :-\


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/020711019.jpg)


 :-[  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 29, 2011, 02:38:52 PM

Finished I think and ready for testing  :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/swampyd.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/swampye.jpg)

 :D :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on July 31, 2011, 08:17:59 AM
Are there any trees left standing in the immediate area Tony? Looks like you did a good job.  :tu:    :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on July 31, 2011, 08:26:23 AM
Are there any trees left standing in the immediate area Tony? Looks like you did a good job.  :tu:    :D

I hope Tony does not live near Dunc as that would rule out fence posts as well  :P :D :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on July 31, 2011, 09:16:16 AM
Are there any trees left standing in the immediate area Tony? Looks like you did a good job.  :tu:    :D

I hope Tony does not live near Dunc as that would rule out fence posts as well  :P :D :D

I can only imagine what it would be like with Dunc and Tony on the loose looking for trees to chop and posts to stab.    :D    :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 31, 2011, 12:21:33 PM


 :think: :think: :think:  (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Hache_de_jet_by_Pokannicknow.gif)



 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 04, 2011, 06:35:42 PM
A couple of quick questions Guys

Why do Blacksmiths etc wear leather aprons?  :pok:

How do you make Char cloth?  :-\

And most importantly.... Whats that burning smell?    :ahhh  :ahhh


I think I have answered my own questions  ::)

One of my favorite T-smurfs with a book inside   :-[

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/Ooops.jpg)


Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on August 04, 2011, 06:42:18 PM
Ouch. :-\  Other than the shirt any damage done?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 04, 2011, 06:43:04 PM
 :o :o :o

Judging from where that burn is, it wouldn't have been my T-shirt I was bothered about :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
What happened?

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 04, 2011, 07:04:08 PM
My T-shirt is a bit on the short side Al  ;)
Luckily I am protected by some hair and a good couple of inches of fat   :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/040811003.jpg)

So there I was, adjusting an Ax head with my 4''disc cutter (as you do) ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/040811011b.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on August 04, 2011, 07:33:33 PM
My T-shirt is a bit on the short side Al  ;)
Luckily I am protected by some hair and a good couple of inches of fat   :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/040811003.jpg)

So there I was, adjusting an Ax head with my 4''disc cutter (as you do) ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/040811011b.jpg)

You weren't being shy on metal removal there were you  :o
Good to know that no personal injury occured other than perhaps slightly singed belly hair  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 04, 2011, 08:18:36 PM
Do you ever get to the end of a day and think to your self “that was a smurf day!”
Today;

I broke the blade in my band saw :(

One of the wheels/bearings is a bit knackered in my belt sander/linisher (might not last for much longer)   ::)

I have lost the tool that you use to change the disc in my disc cutter  :-\

I set myself alight  :ahhh and burnt a v comfortable T-shirt  :-[ 

It wouldn't be too bad but on top of all of that,
whilst cleaning off the rust,
I have just discovered that the ordinary, boring, old Ax head that I took all day to cut in half

Was made by Ewell in 1940  :poh:

BUGGER  :rant:

Think I will open a bottle of Red in a min  :drink:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on August 05, 2011, 02:07:55 PM
With Axe adjustments like that Tony I am glade you do not do circumcisions  :o :P :P :D :D.

The thing with favourite Tshirts is they do not last forever & yours went out swinging mate  :D

Sounds like a crapper of a day mate , did the wine help  :think: :think: :D :D :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on August 05, 2011, 08:29:28 PM
Bad day :(   :pok: Go open a cold one Tony.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 05, 2011, 09:28:26 PM
With Axe adjustments like that Tony I am glade you do not do circumcisions  :o :P :P :D :D.

The thing with favourite Tshirts is they do not last forever & yours went out swinging mate   :D

Sounds like a crapper of a day mate , did the wine help  :think: :think: :D :D :D

Mmmm  :think: smoky Micarta  ;)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 24, 2011, 07:02:11 PM
I was going to start a new thread with “I've got a little chopper” but thought better of it  ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/240811007.jpg)

Hand made silver Ax

I think I need to get something pierced so I don't loose him  :-\
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on August 24, 2011, 07:06:52 PM
It's not that it's a really small axe, it's just that Tony's got giant hands! :ahhh

Very nice Tony, but could I perhaps suggest pendant rather than pierced?  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on August 24, 2011, 10:13:21 PM
Have you put an edge on it yet ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 24, 2011, 11:10:11 PM
I'm thinking along the lines of a pirate earring

                              (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/smileypirate.gif)
 
I would need needle files and I might ruin the temper of the silver  :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Zed on August 25, 2011, 10:34:45 AM
I'm thinking along the lines of a pirate earring

                              (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/smileypirate.gif)
 
I would need needle files and I might ruin the temper of the silver  :ahhh

lol i was only having a conversation with my oldest yesterday about ear pearcings, i took mine out when i was about 30 i had it since i was a boy back in the 80's  :D jewerly iratates me i can only wear a wedding ring and my watch  :D what about a nipple pearcing tony  ::)   ;) that little axe is you all over mate ,love it  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 27, 2011, 01:42:51 PM
I'm thinking along the lines of a pirate earring

                              (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/smileypirate.gif)
 
I would need needle files and I might ruin the temper of the silver  :ahhh

lol i was only having a conversation with my oldest yesterday about ear pearcings, i took mine out when i was about 30 i had it since i was a boy back in the 80's  :D jewerly iratates me i can only wear a wedding ring and my watch  :D what about a nipple pearcing tony  ::)   ;) that little axe is you all over mate ,love it  :tu:

 :D

I think a wedding ring would irritate me in lots of ways  >:D

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Reinier on August 29, 2011, 09:55:42 AM
I was going to start a new thread with “I've got a little chopper” but thought better of it  ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/240811007.jpg)

Hand made silver Ax


Have you seen Chako's N-scaled trees? :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 29, 2011, 10:30:40 AM
Tiny Trees  :ahhh   :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 02, 2011, 07:28:18 PM

My two new masks and a newly sharpened 'Loffty'

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/020911003.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/020911009.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on September 02, 2011, 10:47:49 PM
Nice masks. Think I need to teach you how to make them yourself.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 02, 2011, 11:29:50 PM

I don't think I have the patience for it Farmman
I would rather use the disc cutter  >:D
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on September 03, 2011, 12:14:07 AM
I hear you. Thinking of trying to make a forge. That way I can play to my hearts content, then harden the edge back up properly.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 03, 2011, 12:19:00 AM
my biggest tip is to bring the air in the bottom and through a diffuser (metal plate with holes drilled in it) not from the top like mine  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/220311007.jpg)

And mine needs a slot in the end to push the steel in (one day)
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on September 03, 2011, 12:34:39 AM
Looks good what do you use to pump the air through?  I have a old cast BBQ, just need to figure out the air supply.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 03, 2011, 12:40:18 AM
The pipe top right is from the 'exhaust' from my hoover
I need to bring it in the bottom and need to spread the air out with some kind of diffuser
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on September 03, 2011, 12:48:11 AM
As I will use the little door at the bottom of the BBQ thinking of using copper pipe with holes in it to defuse around the base. Just need to find the right fittings.

Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 03, 2011, 12:52:26 AM

I am not sure how long copper pipe will last Mate  :think:
I think steel is the way to go, but have a go with copper and if it works I might have to copy you  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 11, 2011, 02:15:23 PM

I received this from a very nice man at the Meet a few weeks ago  :salute:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/110911008.jpg)

I gave it a bit of a polish and a drop of Linseed oil
It now looks a little nicer

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/110911019.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/110911014.jpg)

 :D    :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: ryan1835 on September 11, 2011, 02:30:22 PM
but erm...

what is it?  :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 11, 2011, 08:18:38 PM
Umm... Sharper than it was  :D


I'm in two minds about it  :-\ :think: Small butchers chopper or Ladies stick chopper?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 11, 2011, 08:25:54 PM
I'd say butcher's knife for sure.  Looks a lot healthier now Tony :tu:

I have a knife just like the little one.  I'm waiting to see what you do with that so I can copy you :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 11, 2011, 08:31:46 PM
Thanks Mate  :cheers:

I was thinking of SAK +  scales  >:D

I'm not really sure yet maybe Micarta or Steam-punk?  :-\
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 11, 2011, 08:33:17 PM
If you put none functioning cogs on it I am so going to come round with a really big stick  :pok:

Probably the one you gave me for the axe, just to be ironic :P
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 11, 2011, 08:38:34 PM
Did you see the Steam Punk knife that Warren made on BB?
And there's copper pipe in my garage  ::)


 :pok: You put anything on the end of that stick yet?  :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 11, 2011, 08:40:52 PM
I haven't, will have a look. I only pop in to BB about once a year :)

Stick still looking lonesome.  I will have an axe day once the days draw in and I'm less busy.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: ryan1835 on September 11, 2011, 09:24:03 PM
i love the look of steam punk stuff
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on September 11, 2011, 09:43:15 PM
No idea what the bigger one is for, but the smaller one looks a lot like a 'hacking' knife.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacking_knife (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hacking_knife)

nice job on the clean up. :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 11, 2011, 10:10:33 PM
Thanks Gareth,  :tu:

I have always called the little one putty or leather knives


FYI, The butchers chopper is 14'' long with a 6.5'' cutting edge  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 12, 2011, 12:07:42 AM
Thanks Gareth. Like Tony I always called them putty knives.

Looked at the steam punk knife you referred to Tony.  Well executed but I'm not convinced the overall effect is my cup of tea :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 12, 2011, 12:11:27 AM
Yep  :pok: you didn't want to buy my letter openers either   :cry:




 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 12, 2011, 12:13:22 AM
I think its fair to say I don't lack an implement or two with which to open the post ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 14, 2011, 01:55:49 PM
It certainly looks like one.

If you can get hold of a copy of "the Axe Book" by Gransfors Bruks, it's got a some good info in it. Not just trivia, but techniques or effective and safe use (safe for you AND the axe). There's also stuff on storing firewoods etc if it's relevant to you. It comes free when you buy one of their axes, but I'm sure you can buy them seperately too.

Definitely a nice looking tool. I'm sure you'll get plenty of use and enjoyment from it  :salute:

Great idea  :salute:

Got one now  :tu:

(PM me if you want to know how to get one Guys) :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2011, 05:24:28 PM
Another toy fully clothed  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/220911003.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/220911007.jpg)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 22, 2011, 05:49:05 PM
Good job. We need less nudity in this forum   >:(

;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2011, 05:50:58 PM

And more leather  :drool:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on September 22, 2011, 05:52:39 PM
You're sending mixed signals now  :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 22, 2011, 05:59:36 PM
Your not listening properly (I get told that a lot  ::) )

I'm polishing it at the moment, needs some kind of button thingy to keep the blade in  :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2011, 09:49:04 AM
A good Mate gave me a present yesterday evening 
I was almost speechless  :o :o :o

 :drool: :drool: :drool:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/041111005.jpg)

I really need to chop something down  :viking:

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 05, 2011, 09:53:24 AM
EXCELLENT!!!
Is that the Scandinavian Forest Axe like mine Tony or is it a larger model?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2011, 10:05:02 AM
Yes its a Forest Axe

 :D




And theres nothing I can cut down in my garden  :(
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on November 05, 2011, 10:18:51 AM
Nice axe Sparkey!    :tu:    :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 05, 2011, 10:22:37 AM
It's a GREAT limbing axe mate :tu:
... but who says you've got to be limited to YOUR garden  >:D >:D

I can see the headlines now ... crop circles being replicated in forests in Southern England, mild mannered electrician Tony Sparkybloke found to be the culprit. Upon questioning, Mr Sparkybloke said "Well I got this axe off a mate and there was nowt in my garden to chop down, but then Al said ..." 

:twak: Bad Sparky  >:D >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2011, 10:25:15 AM
Nice axe Sparkey!    :tu:    :)

I think its joint favorite with the one you very kindly sent to me Mate  :salute:

@Al,  :ahhh   :D
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on November 05, 2011, 10:25:38 AM
Tony. Very nice. Now where do I get good friends like that? Oh and if you ever fancy coming to Sheffield, well pick a tree.(http://img.tapatalk.com/5284d5e9-00ff-63cd.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2011, 10:31:22 AM
Don't tempt me you are only two an a half hours away     :ahhh

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on November 05, 2011, 10:34:46 AM
Welcome to the GB owners club matey :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2011, 01:19:07 PM
Thanks Mike  :salute:

Axe head cleaned
handle oiled with linseed oil
Mask treated

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/051111005.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on November 05, 2011, 03:50:25 PM
That's one heck of a good mate. :o  Lovely axes GB's, you'll want to hold onto that. :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on November 05, 2011, 03:51:12 PM
Wow, that's some present.  If I got something like that I'd be very suspicious of work needing doing in the near future :P
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: badwolf on November 05, 2011, 07:33:54 PM
Thanks Mike  :salute:

Axe head cleaned
handle oiled with linseed oil
Mask treated

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/051111005.jpg)
Wow :o you do have a big chopper Sparky ;) Oh and I see your electrician knife, sweet, I carry the one you gifted in my bag, its great :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2011, 10:57:36 PM

I'm glad you are using it Mate   :tu: Zed very kindly sent me the one in the picture (its only for old sparkys)  :salute:

If you have a spare half hour look back through this thread, its a testament to my lack of will power when it comes to choppers   :-[

I have been playing, not 100% on this idea yet  :-\

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/051111013.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Threeme2189 on November 07, 2011, 12:07:26 AM
That's a really nice axe sparky!!!
Let's go chopping :P
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 11, 2011, 06:02:17 PM


These turned up today  :mail:

They were very very cheap  :D  I will spend some of the money I saved on sand paper, files and materials to make sheaths  ;)


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/111111006.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on November 11, 2011, 07:27:01 PM
They look OK. :tu:
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on November 11, 2011, 08:06:56 PM
I to have just got the second from the bottom. If yours are like mine they need a lot of work on the edge. Still I am up for a challenge!
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 11, 2011, 09:32:35 PM
They were soooo cheap I thought I should get the whole set   :D

The steel is nice and springy but there is just a square bit where the edge should be  :o

But I had expected to do a lot of work on both the handle and the blades

Belt grinder here I come  :tu:
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on November 11, 2011, 11:20:04 PM
Yep then they are the same as mine.   Project for next week.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 12, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
Playing with some of my toys

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/121111006b.jpg)

               
                      :viking:     


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/121111009b.jpg)



                           :D
                       
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: badwolf on November 12, 2011, 11:34:44 PM

I'm glad you are using it Mate   :tu: Zed very kindly sent me the one in the picture (its only for old sparkys)  :salute:

If you have a spare half hour look back through this thread, its a testament to my lack of will power when it comes to choppers   :-[

I have been playing, not 100% on this idea yet  :-\

Playing with some of my toys

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/121111006b.jpg)

               
                      :viking:     


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/121111009b.jpg)



                           :D
                       
My Oh My, you weren't kidding :o :ahhh You must be part Viking! Great selection though :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: J-sews on November 13, 2011, 04:47:01 AM
Nice array of choppers you got there Tony. :tu:     


(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/GLORIAWALKER/thLumberjack.gif)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on November 13, 2011, 09:58:21 AM
 8)  toys Tony.   :tu:    :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 13, 2011, 10:12:27 AM
(I have stolen that cool emoticon, thanks Bob   :tu:  )

Thanks Guys, Its good to get out and play with them now and then  :D
 
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Peter on December 07, 2011, 06:58:23 AM
You have some cool toys there Sparky. In the bush you just can't beat a hatchet/small axe. I never go into the bush by myself without 1 of my hatchets. Only time i don't take one, is when i am running a survival course, the people i get on my courses don't like them.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 16, 2012, 10:30:01 PM
Its been a bit quiet in here

Not finished yet  ::)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/160212004b.jpg)

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on February 17, 2012, 06:27:27 PM
Lookin good Tony.    :tu:    :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 17, 2012, 07:41:02 PM

Thanks David, I'm glad someones interested  :D

The head is soaking in vinegar at the moment, this time before I fix it to the haft  ::)

Should be ready in a day or three  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on February 17, 2012, 07:51:53 PM
I really like that head shape, very nice. :cheers:  Mind if I ask what weight it is?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 17, 2012, 08:02:39 PM

Its a bit over 3 1/2 pounds inc vinegar  :tu:

You will probably remember it from reply no137 in this thread  :facepalm:


 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on February 17, 2012, 08:05:58 PM
well I hope the rest of the project has been going better than that day did. :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 17, 2012, 08:20:18 PM
well I hope the rest of the project has been going better than that day did. :D

No worries its all down hill from now on  :rofl:
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on February 17, 2012, 09:48:23 PM
So tony how many axes, bill hooks do you own? The latest one looks very nice.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 17, 2012, 10:22:00 PM
So tony how many axes, bill hooks do you own? The latest one looks very nice.

 :salute: Thanks its still a WIP

Its hard to say really  :think:

Finished or Unfinished?
Rusty or Shiny?
Inc blades, Ax heads, lumps of rust and future projects?
Oh and inc hammers?

I have swapped and given away a few Bill hooks an Axes for presents

A couple of Axes are 'on loan' and may be returned/swapped

How long is a piece of string?  :rofl:

 :pok: I blame Mike  >:D

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on February 17, 2012, 11:02:24 PM
And this is mid winter.  Imagine what he'll be like when car boot season starts up again ;)
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on February 18, 2012, 03:08:45 AM
So tony how many axes, bill hooks do you own? The latest one looks very nice.

 :salute: Thanks its still a WIP

Its hard to say really  :think:

Finished or Unfinished?
Rusty or Shiny?
Inc blades, Ax heads, lumps of rust and future projects?
Oh and inc hammers?

I have swapped and given away a few Bill hooks an Axes for presents

A couple of Axes are 'on loan' and may be returned/swapped

How long is a piece of string?  :rofl:

 :pok: I blame Mike  >:D
Ok a better question, how many does your better half think you have?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2012, 10:08:00 AM
A couple?   :think:  She only gets to see one or two at a time  :tu:
And she likes it when I'm working on 'stuff' in the garage as she thinks the garage is a creche for men  ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on February 18, 2012, 12:17:48 PM
How is it looking Tony/Mr Chopper  :think: :think:

Has the vinegar had the desired effect  :think: :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2012, 02:27:07 PM
How is it looking Tony/Mr Chopper  :think: :think:

Has the vinegar had the desired effect  :think: :think:


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170212009.jpg)

   :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/170212011.jpg)


I was like a kid on Christmas day this morning  :ahhh

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/180212003.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2012, 09:40:41 PM

    ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/180212007b.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/180212009.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AHB on February 18, 2012, 09:56:59 PM
It looks great Tony.  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: J-sews on February 18, 2012, 10:38:33 PM
Looking good Tony! :tu:


*somewhere, some hardware store bean counter is wondering why they sell as many new ax handles in Oxfordshire as they do in the rest of the country combined..? :think:  :D





Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on February 18, 2012, 11:03:54 PM
Very good. That looks like quite a hefty beast.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 18, 2012, 11:08:50 PM
Nice work Tony  :) Have you given it a test wallop yet?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2012, 11:14:27 PM
^  :D

Its ended up as a 3 ½ pound head on a Pick ax handle
and there's nothing left to cut down in my garden  :ahhh

Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on February 18, 2012, 11:19:47 PM
Told you before plenty of trees in my garden(http://img.tapatalk.com/5ad6819f-23fe-2eb0.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2012, 11:22:07 PM
Easter meet in Sheffield?  :pok:

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on February 19, 2012, 10:47:15 AM
Easter meet in Sheffield?  :pok:
Sounds like a plan to me. :D

Very nice chopper Tony, I look forward to seeing that in person. :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on February 19, 2012, 01:20:52 PM
Easter meet in Sheffield?  :pok:

Yeah but he might like his table and benches ;)

Nice work on the axe Tony :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 19, 2012, 01:27:07 PM
Easter meet in Sheffield?  :pok:

Yeah but he might like his table and benches ;)

Nice work on the axe Tony :tu:

 :shrug:  Kindling?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on February 19, 2012, 01:28:48 PM
When all you have is an axe, everything looks .... ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 19, 2012, 01:35:08 PM

 :pok:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/UK%20Meet%202011%2022May/210511021.jpg)

  >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on February 19, 2012, 01:40:18 PM
Precisely  >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: MultiMat on February 20, 2012, 01:57:36 PM
All the fence posts around Dunc's place have been stabbed , I wonder if any fences are still standing near Tony's place  :think: :P :D :D


Axe looks GREAT Tony but how does it perform  :pok: :pok: :pok: :D :D :D
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on February 20, 2012, 08:30:58 PM
Guess we will find out at Easter.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 20, 2012, 09:13:17 PM

'Bucket o Axes' at the ready  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 19, 2012, 12:51:43 AM
Getting ready  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/180312031.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 19, 2012, 05:08:46 PM

I have been trying to finish off a thing or two before the Sheffield meet
I can't remember where I got him? Carboot or maybe Neil  :think:
Billy has a new friend  :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/190312008.jpg)

Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on March 19, 2012, 05:12:59 PM

I have been trying to finish off a thing or two before the Sheffield meet
I can't remember where I got him? Carboot or maybe Neil  :think:
Billy has a new friend  :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/190312008.jpg)
Look forward to seeing how the kindling chopper performs against one I have made from a cheap machete.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on March 19, 2012, 05:23:24 PM
Nice handles :tu:  I can't remember if you had a chopper from me or not :think:

I've got a rusty one sat here if you need another to play with :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 19, 2012, 08:33:42 PM
@Farmman
Did you cut up your Silverline machete? I haven't done anything to mine yet  :-[

@Neil
I thought it might have been one you gave me  :-\  I've got too many projects on the go  :ahhh
I don't think I need another stick chopper thank you (at the moment   :) )

The blade is a bit too shiny in places, I think he will get a visit from the vinegar fairy  :D
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on March 19, 2012, 09:42:36 PM
Yep also made a blade for keeping in the garage.(http://img.tapatalk.com/5284f851-9a36-80ee.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 19, 2012, 09:45:24 PM
Ooh, something else to play with at Easter  :D
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on March 19, 2012, 09:59:56 PM
Nice handles :tu:  I can't remember if you had a chopper from me or not :think:

I've got a rusty one sat here if you need another to play with :D
Being it to the meet. I am sure tony won't be able to resist. I would like to pick up some tips from him on restoration.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 19, 2012, 10:06:33 PM
Nice handles :tu:  I can't remember if you had a chopper from me or not :think:

I've got a rusty one sat here if you need another to play with :D
Being it to the meet. I am sure tony won't be able to resist. I would like to pick up some tips from him on restoration.

I better bring a big hammer and a fire extinguisher with me then  :ahhh
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on March 19, 2012, 10:22:08 PM
I probably have the 'big hammer' covered. Fire extinguisher? Yes you better bring one of those if needed. Might not tell the wife that bit.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AZKAHUNA on March 28, 2012, 03:37:23 AM
I think it's time to bury the hatchet.  :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on April 15, 2012, 10:19:41 AM
Some hatchet burying went on  :D

I guess I should be out in the garage cleaning and tidying  :whistle:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/150412012.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on April 15, 2012, 07:45:10 PM

A friend gave me the above Ax,
Its knackered, the poll is rippled and unsymmetrical
Only good for a door stop  :facepalm:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/150412016.jpg)

So.... (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/hammerc.gif)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/150412025.jpg)


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/150412026.jpg)

I'm not sure about this yet, I was kinda after a throwing Ax but its a bit too heavy  :-\

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Golok/150412028.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2012, 12:48:19 AM
Very 'Viking' mate.(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs4/i/2004/246/4/1/Viking_Drinking_Beer.gif)(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/101/d/3/d3bf4d86d84f6a87236eb8452dc0e85a-d4vu8l4.gif)
Title: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Farmman on April 16, 2012, 01:14:36 AM
That is one hell of a bearded axe you have there mate. Tony turning rusty lumps of metal shiny.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2012, 10:15:18 AM
Thanks Guys.... but it still doesn’t look right to me  :-\ :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on April 16, 2012, 07:48:45 PM
If you are really going for the Viking feel, I think you might want to make the top more pointed.  Something like this;

(http://www.albion-swords.com/images/inhouse/new%20eric/Standard%20Bearded%20Axe/Standard%20Bearded%20Axe.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2012, 07:55:02 PM
That is nice  :tu:

As I was making mine I was thinking of your throwing Axes, the top curve on mine is sharp, more chance of it sticking in  :)
Think mine needs another trip to the disc cutter  :-\
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 18, 2012, 01:29:43 PM

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/18082012020.jpg)

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:



I think my goldfish are dead  :whistle:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Zed on August 18, 2012, 03:35:27 PM

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/18082012020.jpg)

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:

 :think:



I think my goldfish are dead  :whistle:

 :rofl:  i think so mate  :D   look forward to seeing how this turns out tony,  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Neil on August 18, 2012, 09:08:32 PM
LoL   Yup, I'd say so :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 05, 2012, 09:47:26 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/20102012013.jpg)

 

:whistle:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on November 05, 2012, 11:47:03 PM
bye-bye tree? :waving:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 07, 2012, 07:31:35 PM
You know me too well  :D

Rain stop play.....

I thought I would try to take down a tree using just my Axe  >:D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/07112012005.jpg)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/07112012008.jpg)

Tree then helps me with my afternoon coffee  :cheers:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/07112012009.jpg)

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on November 07, 2012, 07:39:29 PM
Did you get it to fall the right way? (BTW the "right" way is anywhere not on your head) :whistle:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 07, 2012, 07:57:00 PM
To be totally honest it was supposed to fall towards the camera

I had decided to just use an Axe and no saw so I started with a 'V' at the back ( a mistake but the tree was already leaning towards the camera )
I thought it would hinge 'forward'

But the 'V' was getting too wide at the back so I attacked the edges of the hinge  ::)

About 60deg out  :facepalm:

But it missed me and the kettle   :tu:   ( my back hurts  :-[ )
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on November 07, 2012, 08:13:20 PM
Ah well, at least it didn't do you any damage (other than your back of course). ;)  For future reference I believe you should make the first cut on the front of the tree i.e in the direction you want it to go.  The second cut should be made a little higher and on the back of the tree.  Hopefully it'll then gently fold over into the hinge you made with the first cut and lessen the chances of it doing anything nasty like jumping up at you unexpectedly. :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on November 07, 2012, 08:20:04 PM
Ah well, at least it didn't do you any damage (other than your back of course). ;)  For future reference I believe you should make the first cut on the front of the tree i.e in the direction you want it to go.  The second cut should be made a little higher and on the back of the tree.  Hopefully it'll then gently fold over into the hinge you made with the first cut and lessen the chances of it doing anything nasty like jumping up at you unexpectedly. :)

That's how I normally do it but using the chainsaw, I was being lazy thinking gravity is on my side and will help me, seemed like a good idea when I started   ::)

 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 08, 2013, 07:15:00 PM
I splashed out on a new handle while window shopping at a great tool shop in HighWycombe yesterday  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/08022013004.jpg)

It was close to the right size  :o just needed a bit of filing and sanding

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/08022013007.jpg)

I broke the wood wedge off short as I was driving it home so added the biggest metal wedge I could, but that didn't go in perfectly either  ::)
 
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/08022013010.jpg)


Just needs some linseed oil, a sharpen and possibly some kind of mask and its finished
(15.5" / 40cms long)


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/08022013020.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on February 08, 2013, 07:30:36 PM
Looking good Tony!
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 08, 2013, 08:10:05 PM

Thanks David,  :salute:
I think its a bit nicer than the 2”x 1” You might remember from the 'car boot thread' 02 Dec 2012,  :D

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff/02122012010.jpg)

(It was made by Spearwell (UK) between 1967 and 1972)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 20, 2013, 12:05:16 AM
One of us needs to loose a little weight  :whistle:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/18022013004.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 20, 2013, 12:06:52 AM

That’s a bit better  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/18022013019.jpg)

 :cheers:

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on February 20, 2013, 12:15:05 AM
Love the look of that Spearwell Tony. :drool:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 20, 2013, 12:21:44 AM
Love the look of that Spearwell Tony. :drool:

+1 very tidy  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 20, 2013, 12:33:20 AM
Thanks Guys  :salute:

I almost didn’t buy it; obviously I’m more than pleased with how it turned out  :)

And his little chubby brother is made by Brades  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Santos on February 20, 2013, 02:52:18 PM
Whats the average price you spend on an axe head?

i have been looking for something small and non-chinese here in aus for MONTHS to no avail  :cry:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 20, 2013, 08:32:30 PM
Whats the average price you spend on an axe head?

i have been looking for something small and non-chinese here in aus for MONTHS to no avail  :cry:

Most of mine were from 50p to 5pounds at car boot sales (flea markets)
I have spent up to 20 pounds on Ebay, all second hand and rusty  :D

I don't know if you have seen all the c**p and rust I have been buying here  :whistle:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,20179.1000.html

I have trouble finding good and cheap handles here, the slim one above was 7 pounds something, (18pounds ish for a 36")
Not a lot but when you can buy a new Chinese hand ax for less than a fiver it makes you   :think:

Good luck in your search Santos  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Santos on February 21, 2013, 02:33:07 AM
The problem with ebay is mostly postage. For some reason i can get an axe head posted from UK or USA for not much more than i can locally... and the local fellas have double the asking price!

I have been looking at flea markets and garage sales. Unfortunately there is a trend for overpiced Dealers of vintage/Rustic tools who clear up competition.. doesn't stop there either several garage sales i have gone to at advertised 8am start have had all there tools bought out in bulk by 7am. I'm sure these are the same guys that want $20-25 for an axe head you paid 50p for.  :rant:

I did feel good though that i had picked up a folding german camp shovel free in a council clean up campaign and see an identical one being pushed by a dealer for $27 at a boot sale the following week..
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 21, 2013, 10:40:22 AM

Dealers go round the car boot sales early as well, it’s a bit annoying but I have to have coffee before I leave the house  ::) (maybe that’s why I buy lots of rust) 

 :twak: Dealers

 :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Santos on February 21, 2013, 12:08:33 PM

Dealers go round the car boot sales early as well, it’s a bit annoying but I have to have coffee before I leave the house  ::) (maybe that’s why I buy lots of rust) 

 :twak: Dealers

 :D

Aussie dealers seem to believe rust and pitting adds to the item value.  :twak:

Just wait till i actually do get a hatchet. When i go test it out there just may be a defficiancy in dealers afterwards :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 25, 2013, 07:57:02 PM
Went out to the garage to play with some plastic today, started tidying and ended up finishing this one off  :)

I had painted it with some engine paint that I had laying around, it matched the flecks of original (I think) paint that were on the head when I bought it last June
36” long and aprox 4lbs

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/25022013006.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Swearengen on March 17, 2013, 09:17:35 PM
Nice, sparky.  Some mornings I go to the workroom and it's suddenly midnight.  Those are good days. 
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: nuphoria on March 17, 2013, 09:39:13 PM
That's rather nice :D

So is engine paint a fancy heat resistant thing then?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Grumpy on March 17, 2013, 11:05:27 PM
Went out to the garage to play with some plastic today, started tidying and ended up finishing this one off  :)

I had painted it with some engine paint that I had laying around, it matched the flecks of original (I think) paint that were on the head when I bought it last June
36” long and aprox 4lbs

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/25022013006.jpg)

Looks nice :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2013, 11:25:48 PM
@Swearengen
Yep, Both time and money fly when I’m out in my garage/workshop  :D

@Nuphoria,
Yes if you are working on your car and want to make your lump look pretty this is what you would paint it with, its heat proof and hopefully tough, I haven’t had a chance to play with it yet but fingers crossed

Its something like this but mine had been sitting around for a good few years

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_174294_langId_-1_categoryId_165495

@Grumpy
Thanks Mate, not sure how long the blue will stay on yet  :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 21, 2013, 11:10:15 PM
That works  :D

(only tried it out on 3" hazel so far)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/21032013006.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: nuphoria on March 22, 2013, 02:20:51 PM
Cheers Tony, although I hope you're not saying my lump 'aint pretty :D

Now you messed that lovely axe up by using it.... ::)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 22, 2013, 07:31:49 PM
Cheers Tony, although I hope you're not saying my lump 'aint pretty :D

Now you messed that lovely axe up by using it.... ::)

I'm standing here with a Tin of blue paint and my '1incher' ready to give you a coat  :salute: he says helpfully  :angel:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/stuff%202013/22032013003.jpg)

I need to add a metal wedge when I get min as we had movement  :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Swearengen on March 22, 2013, 07:50:23 PM
Almost any axe could do with a polishing/sharpening/repainting/rehandling etc., but only so long as you get it back to work.  I like to believe no tool is born to be a shed-dweller.  They only get more and more beautiful the more miles you put on em.

Keep bustin the wood, sparky.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 22, 2013, 08:00:39 PM
 :salute: Its only little stuff but its keeping me out of trouble

The paint was an experiment as I found flecks of the original paint when I cleaned it up,
Its a lot easier to find in the garden now  :tu:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: nuphoria on March 22, 2013, 11:59:00 PM
Another bonus then :tu:

I've been putting bright orange paracord handle on things I like to lose outdoors ::)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Santos on July 27, 2013, 09:42:02 AM
Today I got my first yard/garage sale hand axe. It is quite literally the first one I've seen available at any place I visit. Occasionally the response is 'yeah but we sold it' but more often then not people juct don't have them for sale.

Whats interesting is its made in Sweden, has 600 stamped (guessing that's 0.6kgs). I just picked it up admist all the other tools I piled into my hands. Will take photos of it in the morning before sending it to its vinegar bath. Need to learn sneaky fast ways to put a decent edge on axe. This one looks alittle worn on the top of the bite so it looks a little funny up close.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 27, 2013, 01:35:59 PM
 :viking:

 :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

 :D

(And I guess youv'e seen this thread Santos  ;)

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,41665.0.html  )
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on December 23, 2013, 10:32:28 PM

I don't know if you were aware but its a bit wet an windy in the UK at the moment
Got asked to tidy up a conifer  :facepalm:

Decided to take 'Swampy' out for a change (hes a bit of a shelf queen, normally only gets any use on special occasions)
I forget how nice he is to use, really well balanced  (although today did remind me to slim the haft down a bit )

Raining all day today so I came home a soggy old Sparky  ::)
 
Fun day  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on December 24, 2013, 02:07:37 AM
Swampy is a heck of a good axe. :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: enki_ck on December 24, 2013, 12:56:02 PM
Nice play day for Swampy. :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on January 24, 2014, 08:39:21 PM

I don't know if you were aware but its a bit wet an windy in the UK at the moment
Got asked to tidy up a conifer  :facepalm:

Decided to take 'Swampy' out for a change (hes a bit of a shelf queen, normally only gets any use on special occasions)
I forget how nice he is to use, really well balanced  (although today did remind me to slim the haft down a bit )

Raining all day today so I came home a soggy old Sparky  ::)
 
Fun day  :tu:



Glad to see "swampy" getting a bit of a work out there soggy sparky. Hope you've gotten in where it is warm and dry Tony! Dont want you to catch a bug of some sort.    :)

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on January 24, 2014, 09:22:28 PM

I don't know if you were aware but its a bit wet an windy in the UK at the moment
Got asked to tidy up a conifer  :facepalm:

Decided to take 'Swampy' out for a change (hes a bit of a shelf queen, normally only gets any use on special occasions)
I forget how nice he is to use, really well balanced  (although today did remind me to slim the haft down a bit )

Raining all day today so I came home a soggy old Sparky  ::)
 
Fun day  :tu:



Glad to see "swampy" getting a bit of a work out there soggy sparky. Hope you've gotten in where it is warm and dry Tony! Dont want you to catch a bug of some sort.    :)


As you can see I'm still appreciating your gift David, its a real pleasure to use,  :salute:

As I say it was damp that day but the rain stopped me from sweating, I had a fun workout  :)

Swampy is on my workbench at the moment waiting for me to spend a little time slimming down the handle
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 06, 2014, 12:44:51 AM

About the first dry day since I cut back the fallen tree,

decided to enjoy a smoky coffee today  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: J-sews on March 06, 2014, 02:27:02 AM
Nice photo Spark! :) I'll bet those green boughs put up quite a pillar of smoke eh? :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on March 06, 2014, 04:59:34 AM
Really good shot there Tony!
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 06, 2014, 08:25:29 AM

Thanks Guys, 
I should have taken a few more pics There was quite a lot of smoke  :whistle:
Fires are fun  >:D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on May 15, 2014, 11:56:16 PM
 :think:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/Picture110514005.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Axe/Picture110514005.jpg.html)

 :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on May 16, 2014, 09:15:17 AM
Good looking axe. What you thinking Tony?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on May 16, 2014, 09:25:37 AM

I was never 100% happy with how this one turned out, I rescued it from the shed and had another go using a sledge-hammer handle

WIP

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/Picture150514004.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Axe/Picture150514004.jpg.html)


Slides on from the bottom


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/Picture150514007.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Axe/Picture150514007.jpg.html)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on May 16, 2014, 11:30:57 PM

I finished this one off today,
I need to have a play and see if the handle is too long, also not sure if the head is stable  :think:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/Picture160514002.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Axe/Picture160514002.jpg.html)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: puukko3883 on May 23, 2014, 01:24:40 AM
These are looking pretty good from this end !!

Very much liking the two tools you've come up with sparky !!

For my metal wedges I've been using cut off and somewhat ground down
large flat nails (cut masonry nails) they're case hardened and work great
for a axe/hatchet metal wedge.  Cut them down to about 3.2 cm or longer
if need be and grind the sides of the heads flat, dipping in water so not to
lose the hardening, grind an edge on the end and hammer 'em in.  The brand
I use are "Maze Nails" made here in the US.  Use these straight in hammer
eyes and grain slant in on wood axe wedges.  Although I've recently had
success with two crossed wood wedges and I think I'll be doing this with
my axes from now on. :)

(http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy83/puukko3883/Buhl15_zpsb8b163b6.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2014, 09:27:50 AM


Thanks Puukko,
pictures of your work are always welcome  :salute:

The hatchet is a bit of an experiment as theres not much 'meat' on that handle, if it slips I will cut it down and wedge it

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: enki_ck on May 23, 2014, 07:36:26 PM
Hi, Pukko. :cheers:

Great wedges if you can source them locally are the round wedges.

A few of mine for everything from hammers to pickaxes. (http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/old%20school/P5150023_zps362437cb.jpg)

about those round wedges.... (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,41723.0.html)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: puukko3883 on May 29, 2014, 03:32:34 AM
Hi, Pukko. :cheers:

Great wedges if you can source them locally are the round wedges.

A few of mine for everything from hammers to pickaxes ...

:cheers: enki_ck !

Yes, I have these in a couple of my stock production axes
and now that I think of it those heads have never come lose,
although I've never tried one on a head that I've hung.

Thanks for the tip !
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 29, 2014, 09:49:25 AM
I think that heads a lot better on a long haft, it looked a real handful as a hatchet :)

I think I might go down the round wedge route, as I would imagine there seated a lot more securely?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on June 09, 2014, 10:18:46 PM

I chopped a little fire wood, decided to attach the head and thin the handle a little

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/Picture090614006.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Axe/Picture090614006.jpg.html)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/Picture090614001.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Axe/Picture090614001.jpg.html)


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Axe/Picture090614005.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Axe/Picture090614005.jpg.html)

Not perfect, need to have a play and see how it feels
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on June 09, 2014, 10:49:58 PM
Dang Tony, I REALLY lik the look of that. :drool:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on June 09, 2014, 10:58:58 PM

Thanks Mate,  :salute: I am not sure how its going to feel in the hand yet..... it is a very long handle  :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 09, 2014, 11:51:41 PM
I love the lines on it now mate :)

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Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: puukko3883 on June 10, 2014, 03:53:34 AM
Looks to be a very usable work axe sparky415 !!
Japanese splitting axes have what we would
consider to be "thin" handles.

I might suggest a diamond keeper knot in that
lanyard though.  ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on July 20, 2014, 08:51:18 PM
Tony check  this  (http://www.ebay.com/itm/lot-of-29-Kelly-axes-single-double-bit-fireman-Perfect-SEATTLE-PICK-UP-ONLY-/400706911551?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d4bfe3d3f) out.    :o      Make sure your seated before you click on the link just in case you pass out.    :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 20, 2014, 09:19:37 PM
 :o :o :o

Dang!

 :ahhh
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: zoidberg on July 21, 2014, 04:53:34 AM
 :o   Yikes!   :o
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 21, 2014, 07:34:11 AM

And its pick up only   :think:    :pok: David
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 21, 2014, 08:36:51 AM
Instant collection there! :)

Sent from the astropathic choir.

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on July 21, 2014, 11:02:26 AM
Wow, how much would I like to get hold of that? :o
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on March 09, 2016, 12:42:59 PM
I thought I should give my regular user a bit of TLC
Unfairly it’s never been my favourite I think because after I hung it it became loose, I hammered the wedges in further, it became loose again so I lost my patience with it and really hammered them in too far  :-[
But it’s stayed firm since them, I’ve never been gentle with it, it gets thrown in my car, put away dirty and wet...

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04687.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04687.jpg.html)

I don’t take out every nick in either my axes or knives, I would soon run out of steel, I just try to make them useable
After a bit of a sharpen with my diamond stones,

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04690.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04690.jpg.html)

I then move on to my sandpapers 1200 up to 3000 grit  :2tu: :2tu: :2tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04692.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04692.jpg.html)

  :rofl: Not really I’m in my garage, I just run the head over my polishing wheel,  ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04706.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04706.jpg.html)

Ready for work  :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04707.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04707.jpg.html)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: ducttapetech on March 09, 2016, 01:28:49 PM
Nice work!

That's us mobile

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Poncho65 on March 09, 2016, 07:01:07 PM
If the head doesn't loosen again on it then you done it right ;) :D Love the pics  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 27, 2016, 12:41:35 PM

Chunks of nicely seasoned fire wood

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05897.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05897.jpg.html)

Made slightly smaller

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05901.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05901.jpg.html)

And packed away (any excuse to play   ;) )


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05907.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05907.jpg.html)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Smashie on August 27, 2016, 12:56:03 PM

Chunks of nicely seasoned fire wood

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05897.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05897.jpg.html)

Made slightly smaller

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05901.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05901.jpg.html)

And packed away (any excuse to play   ;) )


(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05907.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05907.jpg.html)

New tent Tony?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 27, 2016, 03:06:58 PM

Yes Mate, new toy, this thing is huge, I can stand upright in it  :o
Got to be better for getting out-of in the morning  :D

In the shop they said "12mins to put up"  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10E_evWmm8o
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Smashie on August 27, 2016, 03:16:04 PM


Yes Mate, new toy, this thing is huge, I can stand upright in it  :o
Got to be better for getting out-of in the morning  :D

I've got one as well (in blue), it can, from personal experience withstand gale force winds if you use the TBS  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 27, 2016, 03:24:24 PM
TBS?  :think:

The Big String?

 You know me Mark I won’t be going out in it if the weather is going to be bad  :D

Ah, OK  got it, you know I never read the instructions  :salute:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ziw1KaVCho
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on August 27, 2016, 07:48:42 PM
When is the camping trip Tony?   
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 27, 2016, 11:00:48 PM

Maybe a weekend away end of next month... possibly...  maybe the New forest
No-where very wild

And I don’t think I will be allowed to take the axe targets  :dd:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Poncho65 on August 28, 2016, 07:38:40 AM
Nice pics Sparky :cheers: Love the axe head holder box :think: :tu: :D

Cool looking tent as well :like:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Poncho65 on August 28, 2016, 07:39:07 AM
New page banana man dance

:nanadance:      :nanadance:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 28, 2016, 11:14:17 AM
Nice pics Sparky :cheers: Love the axe head holder box :think: :tu: :D

Cool looking tent as well :like:

Thanks, something I was playing with  :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Poncho65 on August 28, 2016, 04:01:58 PM
Nice pics Sparky :cheers: Love the axe head holder box :think: :tu: :D

Cool looking tent as well :like:

Thanks, something I was playing with  :)

Wasn't sure what to call it but I :like: it nonetheless :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 27, 2017, 10:44:58 PM
Yet another thread ruined by ....


Not done anything with this one yet,
(http://i.imgur.com/Vx3CL35.jpg)

A bit better now, just needs a sheath and some more linseed oil
(http://i.imgur.com/Yt7OG4b.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 28, 2017, 08:03:31 PM


A couple more pictures, knocked up a PVC sheath this evening  :salute:
(http://i.imgur.com/GEgivU6.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/iW5WGLH.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on July 29, 2017, 09:06:43 AM
Good looking axe Tony. Have you tried it out yet?    :)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 29, 2017, 09:16:05 AM

Not yet Mate,
To be honest in the last few years I have cut down/back every tree that needed doing in every friends garden/work place that I can

I've run out of fresh things to cut down    :think:

Nightmare  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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Post by: SteveC on July 30, 2017, 12:04:43 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 14, 2017, 10:55:09 AM
Thanks very much to Al for the pictures  :salute:

Good looking axe Tony. Have you tried it out yet?    :)

I had a great time at the weekend  :angel: very glad that I spent some time putting new batteries in this one  :tu:

Warming up
(http://i.imgur.com/LQ2sKI2.jpg)

Starting, that looks too narrow to me  :dwts:
(http://i.imgur.com/vjpNgUn.jpg)

But getting some ok sized plates
(http://i.imgur.com/mtyYjq2.jpg)

 Nearly there
(http://i.imgur.com/DjINvE3.jpg)

Toffty; "Grandads taking his time" 
(http://i.imgur.com/x7MN2d6.jpg)

I need a coffee  :D
(http://i.imgur.com/5vByvF3.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: magentus on August 14, 2017, 01:58:49 PM
Tony - you were an unstoppable Axe machine! James Brown should write a song about you. Gotta say though, you missed a trick by not getting Steph down to watch mate - you could've been on hot dinners for a month - two if you'd have taken your tee shirt off first!
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 14, 2017, 03:13:28 PM

You know how much fun I was having  :D :D :D
A most excellent adventure! 
And it's better for everyone if my top only comes off in the dark  :whistle:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on August 15, 2017, 07:07:07 AM

You know how much fun I was having  :D :D :D
A most excellent adventure! 
And it's better for everyone if my top only comes off in the dark  :whistle:

Good work Tony. Really like seeing the pics!    :tu:      :like:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 15, 2017, 07:20:33 AM

Thanks David,
As you can see I had fun and thanks to our official photographer Al  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Kev D on August 15, 2017, 09:01:34 AM
You certainly made short work of it, by the time we had got back with the towing straps the branch was laid down and you were nearly through it  :o
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Syncop8r on August 15, 2017, 09:06:01 AM
Who did the other side? Did they give up?  :pok:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 15, 2017, 06:17:38 PM
You certainly made short work of it, by the time we had got back with the towing straps the branch was laid down and you were nearly through it  :o

Yes but you two stopped for tea and crumpets on your way back  :D

Who did the other side? Did they give up?  :pok:
They were just checking that my GB Forest Axe was sharp, it feels different working on freshly felled branches  :viking:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Kev D on August 15, 2017, 06:42:45 PM
You certainly made short work of it, by the time we had got back with the towing straps the branch was laid down and you were nearly through it  :o

Yes but you two stopped for tea and crumpets on your way back  :D

Who did the other side? Did they give up?  :pok:
They were just checking that my GB Forest Axe was sharp, it feels different working on freshly felled branches  :viking:

Damn I thought we'd got rid of all the crumbs  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on August 17, 2017, 01:02:02 PM

You know how much fun I was having  :D :D :D
A most excellent adventure! 
And it's better for everyone if my top only comes off in the dark  :whistle:
:rofl:  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 02, 2017, 10:05:21 PM
Rob has got me all excited talking about axe handles  :rofl:

Was never happy with the handle on this one, too short
(https://i.imgur.com/vbqC1Ge.jpg)

This nice slim one was in my spare handle pile

(https://i.imgur.com/40xLHtb.jpg)

Spoke shave and block plane have problems, personally I think it's the bloke on the other end  :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/YwdfoTR.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 02, 2017, 10:09:55 PM

Getting there
(https://i.imgur.com/EBner3C.jpg)

On and off a few times  ::)
(https://i.imgur.com/6asdorB.jpg)

A little pale maybe  :think:  :shrug:
(https://i.imgur.com/qabe6ud.jpg)

Lets set it alight  >:D
And add linseed oil
(https://i.imgur.com/GR7oEqe.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on October 02, 2017, 10:14:01 PM
  :like:

:popcorn:
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Post by: SteveC on October 02, 2017, 10:43:49 PM
  :like:

:popcorn:

+1 
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Post by: Zed on October 02, 2017, 11:10:06 PM
  :like:

:popcorn:

+1

+2  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Syncop8r on October 03, 2017, 12:33:15 AM
Looks too long now.  :pok:  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: TazzieRob on October 03, 2017, 03:00:32 AM
Nice job, Tony  :tu:

I've just subscribed to Traditional Tools on YouTube. Only about 750 odd followers at the moment but lots of good info on axes, handles and knives
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 03, 2017, 06:34:42 AM
Thanks Guys  :salute:

Looks too long now.  :pok:  :D

I know  :ahhh  but I didn't have a shorter handle here
The handle has a slight twist and s shape, also my hang is a little out  ::)
Anyway I need to have a play with it and see how it feels
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Syncop8r on October 03, 2017, 06:43:45 AM
The handle has a slight twist and s shape, also my hang is a little out  ::)
Anyway I need to have a play with it and see how it feels
Good thing pfrsantos doesn't hang out in here...  :whistle:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 03, 2017, 06:52:17 AM
The handle has a slight twist and s shape, also my hang is a little out  ::)
Anyway I need to have a play with it and see how it feels
Good thing pfrsantos doesn't hang out in here...  :whistle:

They keep him very busy in other parts of the forum  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AlephZero on October 03, 2017, 11:52:58 AM
The handle has a slight twist and s shape, also my hang is a little out  ::)
Anyway I need to have a play with it and see how it feels
Good thing pfrsantos doesn't hang out in here...  :whistle:

They keep him very busy in other parts of the forum  :D

Ahem...

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Anyway I need to have a play with it and see how it feels

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 :pok: :D :rofl:
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Post by: pfrsantos on October 03, 2017, 11:55:22 AM
Who did the other side? Did they give up?  :pok:

That's what she said...

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: pfrsantos on October 03, 2017, 11:57:06 AM

Getting there

On and off a few times  ::)

A little pale maybe  :think:  :shrug:

Lets set it alight  >:D
And add linseed oil

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Post by: pfrsantos on October 03, 2017, 11:57:47 AM
Looks too long now.  :pok:  :D

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Post by: pfrsantos on October 03, 2017, 11:58:50 AM
Thanks Guys  :salute:

Looks too long now.  :pok:  :D

I know  :ahhh  but I didn't have a shorter handle here
The handle has a slight twist and s shape, also my hang is a little out  ::)
Anyway I need to have a play with it and see how it feels

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(http://static.tumblr.com/y8ct6cg/BL1lgf4al/thats-what-he-said.jpg)

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: pfrsantos on October 03, 2017, 11:59:41 AM
The handle has a slight twist and s shape, also my hang is a little out  ::)
Anyway I need to have a play with it and see how it feels
Good thing pfrsantos doesn't hang out in here...  :whistle:

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(https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.VzFx5boHJaixJICurv_PYAFNC7&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)

 :D :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: AlephZero on October 04, 2017, 11:53:42 AM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 04, 2017, 08:55:37 PM


(https://i.imgur.com/1QfSbIk.jpg)

I've been rubing it with wax for hours and now I'm satisfied  :salute:

I don't want to make it too hard for Pfrsantos  :tu:

If it's too hard he won't get it  :shrug:

If Pfrsantos dosen't get it Alf will have to put it in for him  :dd:

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 04, 2017, 08:57:04 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/jiT6qR6.jpg)

I'm hoping he's going to take a look at my finished axe and tell me it's well hung!   :whistle:
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Post by: SteveC on October 04, 2017, 09:05:17 PM
 :like: :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on October 05, 2017, 03:20:48 PM
NICE!  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on October 05, 2017, 11:14:37 PM
Cracking looking axe mate, looks like just the tool for terrifying monks on Lindisfarne. :viking:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 06, 2017, 06:32:16 AM

Thanks Guys  :salute:

It does feel a bit light for that length, need to play

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 12, 2018, 07:23:23 PM

I used this over the weekend in the rain  ::)
Re-waxed and sharpened out the little dings from hitting gravel  :-[

(https://i.imgur.com/nwkV9Tt.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9DOUZeo.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on February 12, 2018, 10:10:11 PM
Looking good mate.  How are you liking the weight/length ratio now?
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Post by: styx on February 12, 2018, 10:28:35 PM
nice one
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Post by: Sparky415 on February 12, 2018, 10:54:48 PM
Looking good mate.  How are you liking the weight/length ratio now?

I was using it at the weekend, it is very long for it's weight but very easy to use one handed
I'm thinking of it as my Viking forest axe  :tu:

Styx  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: SteveC on February 12, 2018, 10:57:17 PM
That's a beauty !   Love the grain on the handle   :like: :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 12, 2018, 11:01:23 PM

Thanks Steve, if you look back a few pictures you can see it before I set it on fire  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: SteveC on February 12, 2018, 11:40:22 PM
Setting it on fire clearly enhanced the grain  :D     :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2018, 04:20:44 PM
Nice Sparky :tu: I need to check in here more often as I love axes but work has gotten me off track this past year :rant: I need to work less at work and more at home :think: Wait that still doesn't sound right :shrug: Oh well love the axes and this thread :like: :like:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on February 18, 2018, 07:58:35 PM

My axe threads are never complete until you have posted Poncho   :hatsoff:

Enjoy Mate   :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on June 30, 2018, 10:35:50 PM
My Mate 'Kev the welder'

Dropped this in to me this morning
(https://i.imgur.com/U2lWGX5.jpg)

Sandvik Axe with original handle, his neibours were going to throw it out  :ahhh
So he rescued it for me  :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/tpBD87X.jpg)


Only one little problem... :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/9O4EB8G.jpg)

Tobe continued in a week or two...
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Post by: SteveC on July 01, 2018, 12:13:35 AM
Nice !    :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on July 01, 2018, 02:08:04 AM
Great looking axe! Looks hardy used and still has the label on the handle. That handle should be to hard to straighten. But would proably be easier to rehang it. Is that even a word?  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 01, 2018, 07:01:55 AM
Great looking axe! Looks hardy used and still has the label on the handle. That handle should be to hard to straighten. But would proably be easier to rehang it. Is that even a word?  :D

Its not been ridden hard but it has been put away wet  :D
I have a plan and the handle is under water at the moment,
The worse thig that I can do is ruin it  I will play then report back
 
Well hung?  :angel:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Syncop8r on July 01, 2018, 07:28:35 AM
You're going to try to use your steam thingy and some strategically-placed weights to unbend it.  :pok:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on July 01, 2018, 10:32:51 AM
Can't argue with free can you. :tu:  I like the proportions on this one mate and look forward to seeing it brought back to life.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 01, 2018, 10:53:16 AM

 :salute:  Fingers crossed that I don't ruin the handle

You're going to try to use your steam thingy and some strategically-placed weights to unbend it.  :pok:

Something along those lines  ;)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 08, 2018, 09:47:39 PM
Before and after
It's a bit hard to see but it's a lot better, I should have measured it  ::)
(https://i.imgur.com/9O4EB8G.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UQ8LCom.jpg)

It could do with half an inch more between here and here, but it feels useable to me, I recon after half an hour you wouldn't notice   :tu:   
(https://i.imgur.com/GgLqbmd.jpg)

But I might give it another go...
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Syncop8r on July 08, 2018, 10:28:06 PM
Good job - any pics of the process?  :pok:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 08, 2018, 11:34:00 PM
 :-[

Just one
I kept the handle underwater (not the head) for two days, then clamped it to a 4x2 with a shim, when it looked straight I heated the handle with a hot air gun
Then left it sitting for a week still clamped up (I actually did this on my bench then transferred it to the 4x2 later)
(https://i.imgur.com/3wOnAXy.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Syncop8r on July 08, 2018, 11:41:57 PM
Is the 4x2 still straight?  :pok:  ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 09, 2018, 12:20:35 AM

I think so, yes I'm fairly sure it is  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: TazzieRob on July 09, 2018, 04:33:59 AM
Top job, Tony  :tu:

Do you need over bend it in the opposite direction or just the right amount to get it to set straight?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 09, 2018, 06:55:35 AM

Yes, I over bent it then left it clamped straight
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 22, 2018, 09:45:10 PM
I had another go....
Left it soaking for a few more days then clamped it to a 3x2 for a few more days

(https://i.imgur.com/WKPWz9B.jpg)


Now it looks like this,  happy now  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/RbVpqLq.jpg)

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on July 22, 2018, 09:47:22 PM
that does look a lot better
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Syncop8r on July 22, 2018, 09:49:32 PM
Good job!  :tu:  I hope it stays that way.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 22, 2018, 09:52:48 PM

Me too  :tu:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: SteveC on July 22, 2018, 11:46:35 PM
Nice job, now it needs some of your handle wax  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on July 23, 2018, 06:28:12 AM
Linseed oil then wax  :tu:
There might be a video in a while  ;)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: TazzieRob on July 23, 2018, 01:30:09 PM
 :like:

Top effort, looking forward to seeing it when it's finished!
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 10, 2018, 05:18:32 PM

Heres another five minutes of your life you won't be getting back   :whistle:
Axe refurb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3moE-8EOdk&t=51s
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: RF52 on August 10, 2018, 05:50:19 PM
:like: looks great

Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk

Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 10, 2018, 05:57:13 PM

Thanks Mate  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Nix on August 10, 2018, 05:58:20 PM
Nice one, Sparky!
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 10, 2018, 06:03:22 PM

Nix  :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: SteveC on August 10, 2018, 08:40:44 PM
Nice vid Tony !  :like:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on August 10, 2018, 09:00:07 PM
that's an excellent video
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 10, 2018, 09:59:02 PM

Thanks Guys, quite a lot of time and messing about went in to that  :salute:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on August 10, 2018, 10:50:56 PM
Great video mate. :cheers:  I loved your choice of music.  :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on August 11, 2018, 03:07:06 AM
Great video Tony! Really liked it.      :like:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 11, 2018, 07:49:23 AM

Thanks Guys  :salute:

The music is chosen from youtubes free music selection after it's uploaded,
It's hard to find something that fits that I like  :)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: TazzieRob on August 11, 2018, 12:58:32 PM
Great stuff  :tu: how does it chop?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 11, 2018, 11:36:08 PM

Its very much like this axe bellow  but half a pound heavier so it's going to work well I reckon Rob  :tu:

Thanks very much to Al for the pictures  :salute:

Good looking axe Tony. Have you tried it out yet?    :)

I had a great time at the weekend  :angel: very glad that I spent some time putting new batteries in this one  :tu:

Warming up
(http://i.imgur.com/LQ2sKI2.jpg)

Starting, that looks too narrow to me  :dwts:
(http://i.imgur.com/vjpNgUn.jpg)

But getting some ok sized plates
(http://i.imgur.com/mtyYjq2.jpg)

 Nearly there
(http://i.imgur.com/DjINvE3.jpg)

Toffty; "Grandads taking his time" 
(http://i.imgur.com/x7MN2d6.jpg)

I need a coffee  :D
(http://i.imgur.com/5vByvF3.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: TazzieRob on August 11, 2018, 11:50:44 PM
I think you need a bigger strop  :whistle:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 11, 2018, 11:51:50 PM

 :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on August 12, 2018, 09:47:36 AM
forgot to ask, what is that handheld grinder you're using?
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 12, 2018, 09:54:12 AM

That's an old power file, useful little things  :tu:

That one has just died  :cry: :cry: :cry:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=power+file&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwidrKOOhOfcAhUkJsAKHWvGA_UQ_AUICygC&biw=1093&bih=521
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 12, 2018, 10:18:18 AM
Great stuff  :tu: how does it chop?

Not the best picture but here it is next to that one from the meet
(https://i.imgur.com/aAwQEOW.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on August 12, 2018, 10:50:22 AM
looks like you've made a ton of progress
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on August 12, 2018, 06:23:53 PM

 :salute:
I'm happy with how it's turned out  :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 16, 2018, 12:35:12 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Accidentally bought this one today
Just need to slim the handle a bit and make a sheath  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/OezdP0y.jpg)

 :D :D :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on September 16, 2018, 12:40:06 PM
nice find
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: David on September 16, 2018, 01:45:42 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Accidentally bought this one today
Just need to slim the handle a bit and make a sheath  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/OezdP0y.jpg)

 :D :D :cheers:


Nice looking double bit. Is there a brand name stamped on it?    :like:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: SteveC on September 16, 2018, 01:53:31 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 16, 2018, 08:28:07 PM
Looking at it this way up it might say M1  :shrug:
But to me that is looking at the stamp upside down  :think:

(https://i.imgur.com/7VQF2Fu.jpg)

Yep I don't really know  :(
(https://i.imgur.com/qvkuRTX.jpg)
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Post by: Syncop8r on September 16, 2018, 10:26:09 PM
HB?  :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 16, 2018, 10:45:59 PM

I will take another look tomorrow but the first letter looks very much like a M  :think:
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Post by: ducttapetech on September 16, 2018, 11:31:06 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Accidentally bought this one today
Just need to slim the handle a bit and make a sheath  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/OezdP0y.jpg)

 :D :D :cheers:
Nice Sparky! I am not sure if I would to shorten the handle. Or do you mean width of the handle? Either way, it will be a keeper.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 17, 2018, 05:05:26 AM
Rubbing chalk dust in then dusting off the excess, can sometimes make vague stamp marks more legible. Keep dusting till just the root of the stamp is highlighted if necessary. Doesn't always work, but it can help.  :cheers:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 17, 2018, 06:10:12 AM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

Accidentally bought this one today
Just need to slim the handle a bit and make a sheath  :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/OezdP0y.jpg)

 :D :D :cheers:
Nice Sparky! I am not sure if I would to shorten the handle. Or do you mean width of the handle? Either way, it will be a keeper.

The width, it's very chunky

Now where did I put my chalk? :think:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on September 17, 2018, 10:11:18 AM
out of curiosity, do you have a plaid jacket or shirt?
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Post by: AlephZero on September 17, 2018, 05:27:14 PM
out of curiosity, do you have a plaid jacket or shirt?

Are you suggesting Tony is a lumberjack? If so, he's ok...

 :whistle:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 17, 2018, 09:40:26 PM
I'm not sure I understand the question  :shrug:

(http://i.imgur.com/TJgSZvA.jpg) (https://imgur.com/TJgSZvA)

 :whistle:
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Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on September 18, 2018, 11:26:50 AM
That's a beauty mate. :drool:
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 18, 2018, 11:35:19 AM
That's a beauty mate. :drool:

The axe or the shirt?  :rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 18, 2018, 08:39:11 PM
 :rofl:

Thanks Gareth, as you can guess I was very surprised to find it, a tool collector/seller was selling off part of his collection  :woohoo:

I already had everything else he was selling  :D :D
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Gareth on September 18, 2018, 09:07:29 PM
That's a beauty mate. :drool:

The axe or the shirt?  :rofl:

I could be talking about both.  :angel:
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Post by: Gareth on September 18, 2018, 09:09:51 PM
:rofl:

Thanks Gareth, as you can guess I was very surprised to find it, a tool collector/seller was selling off part of his collection  :woohoo:

I already had everything else he was selling  :D :D

I was definitely surprised to read you'd gotten one here.  Fantastic find mate.  If you do ever decide you don't need it any more..... :pok: 
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on September 18, 2018, 09:13:11 PM
I'm not sure I understand the question  :shrug:

(http://i.imgur.com/TJgSZvA.jpg) (https://imgur.com/TJgSZvA)

 :whistle:
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     (https://i.imgur.com/Ysusyww.jpg)   



it was just a suspicion
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on September 18, 2018, 09:26:38 PM
:rofl:

Thanks Gareth, as you can guess I was very surprised to find it, a tool collector/seller was selling off part of his collection  :woohoo:

I already had everything else he was selling  :D :D

I was definitely surprised to read you'd gotten one here.  Fantastic find mate.  If you do ever decide you don't need it any more..... :pok:


 :salute:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Blackbeard on October 12, 2018, 07:55:59 AM
Just wanted to axe a question  :facepalm:

Used my 18" long Estwing camper axe to cut a dead tree in half that was hanging over driveway and being held up by a bunch of vines. I used a rope to pull it down than cut it in half with the axe so I could move it easier. I think I would have been better off with my sawzall, it was only 5-6" in diameter but very hard wood that had not rotted since it was suspended.

Question is do the longer handle axes work better due to their length and ability to gain more momentum and force in the swing or is it all in the build of the blade/weight of axe head/angle of grind/sharpness? Mostly wondering if there is a rule of thumb for tree diameter to axe size, cause it was slow and tough work getting through that particular tree
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Post by: zoidberg on October 12, 2018, 08:35:37 AM
Yes the handle length can help and sharpness etc is very important but one can't forget technique.
Wood cutting can be an experience thing, the more you do the more you know the easier it is to do.
My rule of thumb for tree size is how much energy do I have... a big axe can take a lot of effort to use.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Blackbeard on October 12, 2018, 09:12:17 AM
yeah 0 experience, and this is closer to being a hatchet than an axe, its pretty much a one hander, if the tree wasn't horizontal it would have been a much harder job
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 12, 2018, 10:28:31 AM

I think of it like driving in nails, if you are using big nails a big hammer is better but a little hammer will work
But how many hammers do you want carry/store?

Also
dry wood is twice as hard to cut than green wood
And if you are cutting wood that isn't touching the ground or a chopping block the spring in the wood absorbs
a lot of the  energy of the cut so you have to cut more times

You picked a tough one to cut BB  :salute:

Cupboard prooving a point  :tu:
https://youtu.be/42ywQxMYZ44
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: zoidberg on October 12, 2018, 10:30:37 AM
But how many hammers do you want carry/store?

:rofl:
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 12, 2018, 10:44:00 AM

Yea but I might have a problem  :whistle:
(https://i.imgur.com/topaTav.jpg)
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Blackbeard on October 12, 2018, 11:05:58 AM
yeah, after I had roped it down the base was still tangled in thickets and vines, so the part I was chopping was about a meter off the ground and it was very springy, but was a good learning experience, thanks for the wisdom Sparky & Zoidberg.
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: styx on October 12, 2018, 03:43:02 PM
yep, you don't have a deadblow hammer
Title: Re: I'm going to need a bigger...
Post by: Sparky415 on October 12, 2018, 04:08:23 PM

 :ahhh