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Outdoor Section => The Axe Hole => Topic started by: Sparky415 on April 05, 2015, 10:50:06 PM
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Kent pattern axe mod
http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?7994-kent-pattern-axe-mod-sorry
It’s a good job I don’t have any really rough old axes lying around :whistle:
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My dad has one of those. He's hammerited it and uses it as a garden ornament ::)
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That one was in a skip ::)
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At least you've rescued it :)
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For better or for worse :think:
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Ooh nice! Nice beard on that! :)
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:popcorn:
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Ooh nice! Nice beard on that! :)
Lets hope I don't take too much off :whistle:
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Looks bloody good mate :)
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Thanks Mike, I think I did take a bit too much off,
No Ash or Beech....Mmmm a bit of willow, well known for making axe handles ::)
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(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02103.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02103.jpg.html)
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This is where I got to today, Was going to be a really nice Fawn foot handle but a bit fell off
Who picked bloody Willow? :facepalm:
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Ahh the joys of wood working :D
Its an unusual pattern, it looks like it would deliver most of the shock of impact right to the top of the haft? It must be hard on wedges???
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Fantastic job!!!
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You've got skill!!
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Now that is nice. Good work.
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Great work! :tu:
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That's fantastic! :o
Well done, Sparky! :cheers:
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An axe any Viking would be happy with I'd say. :tu:
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Looks Cool ! What did you use to cut it out ?
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Ahh the joys of wood working :D
Its an unusual pattern, it looks like it would deliver most of the shock of impact right to the top of the haft? It must be hard on wedges???
It’s not wedged yet Mate, got to thin it down some (it might still turn into a pile of splinters :))
Thanks Guys :salute:
Looks Cool ! What did you use to cut it out ?
I tried to use a hole saw to begin with for the bottom curve, hole saws are great but it wouldn't touch the steel so I drilled a row of holes then used a 4" disc cutter, then again with the disc cutter for the top curve :tu:
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I found this earlier today...
:drool:
http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/products/gransfors-ancient-axes/gransfors-two-lugged-beard-axe/
If I didn’t know better I would have thought they copied mine :think:
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Tony, have you thought about taking commissions for modified axe heads? :pok:
:D
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They would probably be too expensive,
All those broken and burnt drill bits (and there were a lot ::) )*, discs and belts don’t grow on trees
*It was quite interesting drilling from the eye to the bit feeling the steel getting harder :)
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Worked on this one for a couple of hours this evening :)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02156.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02156.jpg.html)
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(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02163.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02163.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02165.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02165.jpg.html)
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That's really looking the part now mate :)
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Thanks Mate,
Still some work to do on both the handle and head but I think its getting there
I wonder how long the handle will hold up :think:
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That poll will make it a great camp axe :tu:
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Shame the lump fell off the front of the handle but it doesn't feel too bad
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02168.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02168.jpg.html)
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Thought I'd have a go at a quick Mask
Old belt
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And a drop of glue
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Added a leather thong
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Does the job :tu:
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Looking good Tony. :tu:
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Cheers Guys
Its a little 'rustic' but the price was right ;)
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Just about finished
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(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02203.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02203.jpg.html)
I wonder if it will cut wood? :think:
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Yep, I reckon that will work :)
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Nice edge :tu:
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That's really nice looking axe. I like it.
You could cut that end of the handle off, and make new pommel maybe out of some darker wood...
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Just about finished
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Nice work :tu:
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Thanks Guys, as you can guess I'm very happy with it :tu:
That's really nice looking axe. I like it.
You could cut that end of the handle off, and make new pommel maybe out of some darker wood...
Its only Ash so I'm not going to bother with it too much, (Ash is very good at splitting ::) )
I will go and chop something up and see how it goes :viking:
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Hi Sparky
I first noticed this ax in the background clutter of another pic you posted, and it turned out great!
I would pay for that! 8)
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Thanks Gerhard
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
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Thanks Gerhard
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
Now there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
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Thanks Gerhard
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
Now there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
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Thanks Gerhard
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
Now there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
Check. ..
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Thanks Gerhard
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
Now there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
Check. ..
Your more than welcome to visit Mate (+ steel toe caps ) :tu:
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Thanks Gerhard
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
Now there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
Check. ..
Your more than welcome to visit Mate (+ steel toe caps ) :tu:
(http://www.ducksters.com/history/middle_ages/knight_plate_armor_blank_labeled.jpg)
Sorted. :angel:
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:oops:
I think I'm getting a bad reputation :think:
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Does it make me a bad Man to even think of doing this to an antique axe? :think:
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Do it.
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Do it, you are recusing a bit of rusty metal and turning it into something useful :tu:
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Its like I'm at an AA meeting and you Guys are bringing me beer :rofl:
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Its like I'm at an AA meeting and you Guys are bringing me beer :rofl:
And you expect? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Do it Do it Do it :pok:
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It has to be done. :tu:
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It has to be done. :tu:
Deus Vult!!!!!
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:think: :think: :think: So you Guys think I should do it??? :shrug:
Its fate might be sealed >:D
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Got home early and did it >:D
As you can see I couldn’t drill the last holes on the right as the steel was too hard :ahhh
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Hacked it about a bit with a disc cutter, splashing a load of water about to keep the steel cool
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More cutting and splashing
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Grinding and splashing
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Sanding
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This is where I got to today :D
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Nice job :tu:
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Thanks Steve :tu:
Just got to finish it off, then sharpen and handle
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Good result considering you used a death wheel :ahhh
They scare the poop out of me!
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Glad I'm not the only one who's scared of disc cutters :D
Bloody good job as usual Tony :)
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Good result considering you used a death wheel :ahhh
They scare the poop out of me!
The 4"disc-er? :gimme: I love em (he says quickly counting his fingers ;) )
Mike :salute:
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Glad I'm not the only one who's scared of disc cutters :D
Bloody good job as usual Tony :)
I will never use one of the bloody things again!
But yes a top notch job :tu:
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This is where I got to today :D
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:gimme: Very nice, I like this axe shape on smaller size. Assuming the metal on this old axe is right this mod should turn out lovely :tu:
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Looking great Tony. :tu:
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:gimme: Very nice, I like this axe shape on smaller size. Assuming the metal on this old axe is right this mod should turn out lovely :tu:
:ahhh
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It feels like some very good steel Firiki (although there are a few micro cracks in a few places :think: )
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Thanks Gareth :tu:
It’s looking a bit tidier now
Here it is with my forest Axe
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Good result considering you used a death wheel :ahhh
They scare the poop out of me!
I nearly cut my nose off with a cut off wheel:
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z231/bluebadger88/misc/20150423_163928_zps6a9fcutg.jpg)
I was cutting aluminum window channel when the dang thing shattered, and kicked back hitting me in the face. Hurt like hell too. I was wearing eye protection, but not a full face shield. Yes, there was a lot of blood, and fatty bits dripping off. I was home with my daughter (about age 7 at the time). I drove the old Land Rover holding a towel to my nose, and told her when to move the shifter while we went to the hospital.
It was a Saturday and the plastic surgeon came in grumbling something to the effect of, "Every time someone has a cut on their face, they just HAVE to call me in, why don't they just sew the damn thing up!" when he looked up and saw my nose. He stopped, stared and said, "I'm not sure I can fix that in the ER..."
Luckily for me, my family is "blessed" with an abundance of nose tissue. He sewed the entire left half of my nose back onto my face (it was a free flap). Hurt like hell. Seriously. Not too much of a scar either. :D
Edit to add: There's probably a fair amount of my DNA left on that broken disc.
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Mr W :ahhh :salute:
Found this saved bit of handle for the little red axe, just need to lose a few inches :tu:
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Bugger :facepalm:
(worm holes full of dust)
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Sod it, lets do it anyway >:D
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So after the wood spent a night in the freezer ;)
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Here it is after a little work :tu:
Just needs a drop more oil and a sharpen
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Tidy job there mate :(
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Fantastic work. :salute:
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Sparky Bloke does it again!
Nice work there Tony :cheers:
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Great job again :tu: :tu:
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Very neat looking hatchet buddy. 8)
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:salute:
Thanks Guys, and I have another one in the planning department ;)
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Oh I like that one Tony 8) :tu: :D
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Thanks David :tu:
What do you reckon Guys?
Any better ideas? :pok:
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No, that looks great!!!! :tu:
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I like that pattern, looks almost Norse :)
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Looks good to me feller :tu:
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I like it. :tu: I think it might look even better if you could shape the top to mirror the pointed lugs on the bottom of the eye though.
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I did think about that Gareth but the top is a bit 'shorter' as its been battered with a hammer in the past
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I did think about that Gareth but the top is a bit 'shorter' as its been battered with a hammer in the past
Ah, I see. Next time then. ;)
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Spent a little time in my garage this afternoon
A bit off the bottom
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Tidy
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A bit off the top
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And after a bit more tidying
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That came up good mate :)
How does that pattern peform?
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I've been using the first one I finished to make the handle for the big one, (slowly)
it works really well as a woodworking tool, I've been chopping, shaping and shaving wood with it :tu:
Added, And you were right about the head, I had to add a metal wedge :)
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Yeah it did look like it out a lot of torque through the top of the axe :)
I bet it was good at woodworking duties as you can really choke up on it :tu:
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Tony - crazy about those ax mods! 8)
Mr. Whippy:
I was cutting aluminum window channel when the dang thing shattered
Glad to hear you are okay......
The first thing my dad taught me about angle grinders - don't mix with aluminium.
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Tony - crazy about those ax mods! 8)
Mr. Whippy:
I was cutting aluminum window channel when the dang thing shattered
Glad to hear you are okay......
The first thing my dad taught me about angle grinders - don't mix with aluminium.
My dad was a baker. All he taught me was "Don't mix whole wheat and cake flour" :-\
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(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02692.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02692.jpg.html)
Linseed oil and pine tar mix
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Wax and pine tar mix on handle and head :tu:
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I think it would be better with a longer handle, something like the Forest axe handle.... one day
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Looks good!
Nate
That's us mobile
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Nice.
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Beauty !
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Guys :salute:
:cheers:
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That's a cracker Tony. My favourite so far I'd say. :tu:
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That's a cracker Tony. My favourite so far I'd say. :tu:
Mine too I think :think: well its the best shape but the first one is probably my favourite :tu:
You will get to play with it at the meet (unless someone buys it before then) and you can tell me the handle is too short :D
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That looks superb mate! :o
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I've been using the first one I finished to make the handle for the big one, (slowly)
it works really well as a woodworking tool, I've been chopping, shaping and shaving wood with it :tu:
Added, And you were right about the head, I had to add a metal wedge :)
Hi Sparky
Got your message re chairs. I'll bring another set on Sunday.
Robs
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I've been using the first one I finished to make the handle for the big one, (slowly)
it works really well as a woodworking tool, I've been chopping, shaping and shaving wood with it :tu:
Added, And you were right about the head, I had to add a metal wedge :)
Hi Sparky
Got your message re chairs. I'll bring another set on Sunday.
Robs
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Hi Rob
Thanks Mate :salute:
:cheers:
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Made another mask with added rivets
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02983_1.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02983_1.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02986.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02986.jpg.html)
Then rub in some wax/pine tar and burnish the edges
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02996.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02996.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02995.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02995.jpg.html)
:cheers:
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Really great work (and pics) Sparky!!!! :cheers:
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Thanks :salute:
I forgot to take any pictures at the begining but it was just the same as this one
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(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02183.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02183.jpg.html)
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Dayum, that is one sexy piece of metal right there... :drool:
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Thank you :hatsoff:
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Just caught up with this thread :o That is some awesome work there Sparky :salute:
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Thanks Poncho, I've been having fun ;)
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I found a place selling copper rivets for leather work
Thought I would try them out on this sheath
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC04027.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC04027.jpg.html)
I went for the 4mm (biggest they sell ::) ) think I will order some smaller ones next time
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(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC04033.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC04033.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC04037.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC04037.jpg.html)
Not totally happy with the finish so hit them with a hammer until they are a bit more rustic ;)
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Good work and pics Tony! :tu: :)
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Thanks David,
also the good thing about them is they are not too expensive :tu:
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I found a place selling copper rivets for leather work
Thought I would try them out on this sheath
Well done as usual :salute:
I got some of those recently as well, and 6mm Copper rod for the pins of my Bushlore, the idea being the sheath rivets and handle pins matching :facepalm:
:rofl:
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I found a place selling copper rivets for leather work
Thought I would try them out on this sheath
Well done as usual :salute:
I got some of those recently as well, and 6mm Copper rod for the pins of my Bushlore, the idea being the sheath rivets and handle pins matching :facepalm:
:rofl:
I like that idea! :tu:
The only thing I don’t like about this knife is the bail is copper and everything else is brass
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02806.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02806.jpg.html)
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The Bushlore blank has 3 pinholes, so I even considered doing one each stainless, brass, copper.......but that would be a bit xmas tree'ísh :facepalm:
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Just caught up on this thread again :D
This thread is so awesome on so many levels Sparky :dd:
Do you perhaps have any newer projects in this fashion >:D :D
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:salute:
I do have a lot of projects started but they often get pushed aside and forgotten about for a while...
So watch this space but don’t hold your breath :shrug:
:D :cheers:
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:salute:
I do have a lot of projects started but they often get pushed aside and forgotten about for a while...
So watch this space but don’t hold your breath :shrug:
:D :cheers:
No breath holding but I will sit and eat some popcorn as I wait patiently ;) :cheers:
:popcorn:
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Very good job! :cheers:
Enjoyed every single photo :tu: :tu:
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Thank you :salute:
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:twak: As Smurfbucket has ruined this thread,
Start again
(http://i.imgur.com/T1yGwhx.jpg)
Sometimes bad things happen to good axes >:D
(http://i.imgur.com/ThDDHlN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WFfSShO.jpg)
Smooth off all edges, Shiny
(http://i.imgur.com/YjwTvUk.jpg)
After some Gun blue
(http://i.imgur.com/QHKqHUe.jpg)
Add a Walnut wedge
(http://i.imgur.com/YEwApn1.jpg)
Bit of old leather boot ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/pUa7jM0.jpg)
Glue in welt and axe support bits
(http://i.imgur.com/ow0s70p.jpg)
Add a few copper rivets
(http://i.imgur.com/2SLljgt.jpg)
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After covering with handle wax and popping in the oven for 15mins ;)
(http://i.imgur.com/8iQ9teR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TY0TYJy.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/eUYnHBZ.jpg)
Hanging from a belt
(http://i.imgur.com/lXfaCLF.jpg)
:cheers:
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Great job and very cool looking Axe :like: :cheers: :tu:
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Excellent, job well done Tony! :tu: :like:
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Thanks Guys :salute:
:cheers:
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So my old Mate Kev (the welder) pops in with a little welding job I had asked him to do for me, as always he had done it well and very quickly :salute:
He asked me about the Viking axes around my house :pok:
“Do you need one Mate?” I said >:D
“Yep might be good in the garden or I could try throwing it” (typical welder throwing his tools about :D )
That's a start
(https://i.imgur.com/hbO0v1n.jpg)
A bit off the top an bottom ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/tyjxKev.jpg)
Tidy up the grinds
(https://i.imgur.com/23bz9OR.jpg)
Gun blue then sand the handle
(https://i.imgur.com/WsbhVL3.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/UYd8gat.jpg)
:D
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Handle fitted after a couple of coats of Van Dyke dye
(https://i.imgur.com/KIf4Nqc.jpg)
And after some linseed oil
(https://i.imgur.com/pHHTzj9.jpg)
Still needs some more oil then wax and a mask :tu:
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(http://i.imgur.com/cJQF3TSh.png) (https://imgur.com/cJQF3TS) :tu: :tu:
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nice work
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Handle fitted after a couple of coats of Van Dyke dye
(https://i.imgur.com/KIf4Nqc.jpg)
And after some linseed oil
(https://i.imgur.com/pHHTzj9.jpg)
Still needs some more oil then wax and a mask :tu:
Have you ever tried gun bluing on the heads? might look good. Not that that doesn't, just a random thought :think:
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:salute:
I did Mark, that's why it looks a bit blueish here :D
I always have trouble capturing colours, shiny stuff and edges
(https://i.imgur.com/UYd8gat.jpg)
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Old leather belts an glue :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/5VYtPKB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cbfwPgv.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/BUhgap5.jpg)
Finished I think :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/Q5rvlMT.jpg)
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Cracking job Tony! Dare I say your best one yet?
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Thanks Gareth :salute:
I'm pleased with how it's turned out, I don't really want to give it away now :-[
Never mind plenty more axes in the garage :cheers:
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Great job Tony ! :like: :tu:
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A little Christmas story for you Guy's :D
(https://i.imgur.com/pHHTzj9.jpg)
I visit my Mate Kev and as always we go out to his garage so he can smoke and we can B/S without worrying about our language ;)
He's got his axe hanging on a nail so I ask him if he's had time to play with it yet? :pok:
No but he say's he had another mate visit, a young Chippy (carpenter) who say's 'Oh look an axe' :o takes it down off the wall
Kev said 'A mate made it for him, it's sharp!'
So the Chippy does what all Chippy's do with their hammers and starts flipping it by the handle and catching it (I also do this with my hammer)
Kev repeats 'It is sharp!'
Chippy just smiles and keeps on flipping it :2tu:
Kev turns his back and is looking for something in his tool box
He hears :oops: 'umm Kev'
Kev said he caught the wrong end and cut three fingers :ahhh
I said I hope he didn't bleed on the floor :whistle:
Kev said no he's a good lad, he kept hold of it and didn't drop the axe on the concrete floor :tu:
Thought I would tell you Guys as this really made me laugh :-[ >:D :rofl:
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:facepalm:
:twak:
At least he didn't drop it!
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Cuts heal, edges don't
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So I saw all your hard, patient, skillful work, and I thought to myself "Well, I've got an hour, a hacksaw, and an axe, let's see what this looks like when done with an absolute lack of respect for craftsmanship or the tools...."
and here's the result :P
A bit more filing to go I think, to hide the crimes of the impatient and poorly planned cutting....
(So no one feels bad, this is the best this axe could have hoped for - it was rusty, chipped (still is) and the handle had split - the cost of repair, sharpening, new handle and wedges was > cost of replacement axe, so I charged the owner $0 for disposal of the axe they were about to throw in the bin...)
At some point, when it's a bit more "finished" and this whole lockdown laws thing is over, I'll swing it at some timber and see if I've completely smurf up the mass and shape of the thing to the point that it is useless...
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That's looking good so far Sea Monster :tu: :tu:
I can't imagine how long this will take you without power tools :ahhh
I look forward to seeing this finished :cheers:
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Since I'm not selling it or anything and it's just for me, I imagine the "finished" product will still be pretty rough.
And I really just took a punt with the the cutting, so I might find it's not even usable, and then it just becomes an exercise in learning what not to do :P
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Everything's adjustable Mate :tu:
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Well, I've got it as good as I can probably be bothered getting (this one), and I'm keen to apply the lessons learned to another one ::) (Got an old no-name hatchet laying around...)
On weighing the waste - I've just about halved the weight of the axe head, and though I have not had the opportunity to take any full swings, I used it to make some stakes and it work fine...admittedly, so would of almost anything else.
I am a little concerned with the area where I cut straight for the handle...there's what could be a bit of a stress point, but I'm not sure I can be bothered removing the handle to radius it. I guess I'll regret that when a crack forms....
I'm thinking for the next one I might take a lesson from your hard work and actually draw out and predrill the pattern, rather than just laying into it and hoping for the best 8)
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My best suggestions would be to make a paper template of the axe then draw around pots an pans until you find what looks right
Cut it out and draw around it on to the axe
This way when your marks get rubbed off of the axe it's easy to re apply them
I now think that drilling holes might be a waste of time, it is probably easier just to cut it out with a hacksaw or a grinder :tu:
:cheers: