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Outdoor Section => The Axe Hole => Topic started by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2016, 09:29:39 PM

Title: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2016, 09:29:39 PM: Well Gareth has his Condor pack Golok and Pauls ordered a new Kuk
I wanted a new camp tool aswell, So...

Camp Chopper ;)
The bottom one looks promising

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04926.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04926.jpg.html)

Let’s make a micarta handle

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04930.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04930.jpg.html)

What a mess :ahhh

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04935.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04935.jpg.html)

Lets open it up

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04938.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04938.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2016, 09:36:38 PM: Trimmed up a little

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04941.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04941.jpg.html)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04946.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04946.jpg.html)

Remember to clean off squeeze out on the tang

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04950.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04950.jpg.html)

Dang, forgot :facepalm:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04954.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04954.jpg.html)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04956.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04956.jpg.html)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04957.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04957.jpg.html)

Getting there :)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04961.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04961.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2016, 09:41:37 PM: (http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04962.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04962.jpg.html)

Pot lifter ;)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04965.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04965.jpg.html)

Rub in some of my handle wax :cheers:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04971.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04971.jpg.html)

I’ve started on a hole for a lanyard
And I need some suggestions on what else I should add :think:
Jimping?
Fero rod striking area?

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC04972.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC04972.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: kirk13 on March 17, 2016, 10:08:38 PM: Looking very good there Tony! Made up for the disappointment.....I thought it'd be pink,and glittery,and maybe have a feather boa lanyard :whistle:

Seriously though,love the pot lifter!
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on March 17, 2016, 10:10:54 PM: You haven’t seen the sheath yet :whistle:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: SteveC on March 17, 2016, 11:16:59 PM: Looking great :tu: nice job on the handle :cheers:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: TazzieRob on March 18, 2016, 06:33:14 AM: That pot lifter should work as a cap lifter as well :tu:

I thought that the tang would be hidden completely by the process you used to shape the micarta. Nice way to get more shape in it without leaving a gap to fill later.
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on March 18, 2016, 06:51:56 AM: Excellent Tony, what a great idea of molding the micarta onto the handle..........I'm going to have to steal that! :rofl:

:salute:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on March 18, 2016, 07:01:06 AM: Thanks Steve :tu:

Quote from: TazzieRob on March 18, 2016, 06:33:14 AM
That pot lifter should work as a cap lifter as well :tu:

I thought that the tang would be hidden completely by the process you used to shape the micarta. Nice way to get more shape in it without leaving a gap to fill later.

So did I Rob but I didn’t give the handle enough thought at the beginning,
It was going to be fully hidden but it turned out too big, I had to remove a lot of material on the back,
ended up down to the steel and the handle is still a bit large,

Thanks G :salute:
I'm sure I did a post about that method somewhere :think:

it's still a WIP so any ideas are welcome :tu:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on March 18, 2016, 07:18:16 AM: Here it is G
There’s a link to a really excellent micarta tutorial :tu:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46005.msg747604.html#msg747604

That’s a hawk that really needs to re-visit the belt sander >:D
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on March 18, 2016, 02:55:47 PM: Quote from: Sparky415 on March 18, 2016, 07:18:16 AM

Here it is G
There’s a link to a really excellent micarta tutorial :tu:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46005.msg747604.html#msg747604

That’s a hawk that really needs to re-visit the belt sander >:D

I remember that thread, identified the axe left behind by house breakers that I scored.....but somehow never saw the finished product.
The rope wrap I gave mine is a blister factory and the rope partially slipped off recently.......so that's another rpoject :D
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Poncho65 on March 18, 2016, 04:06:39 PM: Excellent looking work as always Sparky :tu: That was a nifty idea with the pot lifter as someone has already said as well :cheers:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on March 18, 2016, 08:57:56 PM: Thanks Poncho :salute:

:cheers:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: eamo on March 18, 2016, 09:14:39 PM: sweet work Sparky !
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Aloha on March 18, 2016, 10:02:05 PM: As the others have said, great work.
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on April 06, 2016, 09:43:11 PM: Think I will try some jimping :think:

That didn’t go as well as it could have (probably shouldn’t have used the disc cutter :whistle: ) :(
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05135.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05135.jpg.html)

Let’s make it in to a thumb ramp
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05138.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05138.jpg.html)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05142_1.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05142_1.jpg.html)

Convex grind with a 3inch scandie grind next to the handle, just about finished now :tu:

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05179.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05179.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Syph007 on April 06, 2016, 10:13:53 PM: That looks like it could sever a limb or two. :D

If you've got those cylindrical diamond burs that come with dremel kits they are good to add jimping.
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: zoidberg on April 06, 2016, 10:28:24 PM: Thumb ramp looks better than the jimp. :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Zed on April 06, 2016, 10:31:07 PM: As always mate :drool: awesomeness :ahhh :salute:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on April 06, 2016, 10:49:39 PM: Quote from: Syph007 on April 06, 2016, 10:13:53 PM
That looks like it could sever a limb or two. :D

If you've got those cylindrical diamond burs that come with dremel kits they are good to add jimping.

:salute: :D
You know me, no patience and thought it will only take a min with my disc cutter ::)

Quote from: zoidberg on April 06, 2016, 10:28:24 PM
Thumb ramp looks better than the jimp. :tu: :tu:

Thanks Mate, I think it looks better like that now :tu:

Quote from: Zed on April 06, 2016, 10:31:07 PM
As always mate :drool: awesomeness :ahhh :salute:

Thanks Paul :salute:
another toy finished :D
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: SteveC on April 07, 2016, 05:52:47 AM: Bad@ss chopper :cheers:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2016, 04:15:56 PM: Looks good Sparky :tu: I will PM you my address when you put the finishing touches on it :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: ducttapetech on April 07, 2016, 04:25:29 PM: Oh wow! That's gonna be a sweet chopper.

That's us mobile
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Aloha on April 07, 2016, 04:56:14 PM: Reminds me slightly of a Sling Blade, good movie BTW. The ramp appears to be a much better choice. Seems to fit the hand better for such a beastly tool.
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on April 07, 2016, 09:16:22 PM: :salute: Guys

Quote from: Poncho65 on April 07, 2016, 04:15:56 PM
Looks good Sparky :tu: I will PM you my address when you put the finishing touches on it :whistle: :D

I suppose you want a matching fero rod and a sheath with cunning retaining system thrown in? :shrug:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05204.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05204.jpg.html)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05207.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05207.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2016, 09:23:56 PM: Quote from: Sparky415 on April 07, 2016, 09:16:22 PM
:salute: Guys

Quote from: Poncho65 on April 07, 2016, 04:15:56 PM
Looks good Sparky :tu: I will PM you my address when you put the finishing touches on it :whistle: :D

I suppose you want a matching fero rod and a sheath with cunning retaining system thrown in? :shrug:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05204.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05204.jpg.html)

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05207.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05207.jpg.html)

Well of course why wouldn't I ??? :pok: While you are at it you might as well throw the SAK that's in the pic as well ::) :gimme: :whistle:

:rofl: ;)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Poncho65 on April 07, 2016, 09:24:36 PM: Really nice work there Sparky :salute: :D
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on April 07, 2016, 11:36:41 PM: Thanks Mate, tis just a bit of fun :tu:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: toolguy on April 08, 2016, 12:45:22 AM: That handle looks as if could accommodate a two hand hold.
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: zoidberg on April 09, 2016, 02:09:29 PM: Quote from: Aloha007 on April 07, 2016, 04:56:14 PM
Reminds me slightly of a Sling Blade, good movie BTW. The ramp appears to be a much better choice. Seems to fit the hand better for such a beastly tool.

I really like that film. :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: Sparky415 on July 15, 2017, 02:30:01 PM: Camp choppers ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/hqGcp7G.jpg)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: SteveC on July 15, 2017, 06:32:05 PM: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper
Post by: ThePeacent on July 15, 2017, 09:16:17 PM: get to the chopper! :ahhh

(http://i.imgur.com/0ZLy3cl.jpg)