Post by: Sparky415 on April 05, 2015, 10:50:06 PM
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:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02077.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02077.jpg.html)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 05, 2015, 10:58:41 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 05, 2015, 11:13:14 PM
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 05, 2015, 11:14:16 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 05, 2015, 11:17:09 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02079.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02079.jpg.html)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 05, 2015, 11:18:10 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 05, 2015, 11:22:48 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 05, 2015, 11:30:08 PM
Ooh nice! Nice beard on that! :)
Lets hope I don't take too much off :whistle:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02085.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02085.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02086.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02086.jpg.html)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 05, 2015, 11:31:39 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 05, 2015, 11:37:05 PM
No Ash or Beech....Mmmm a bit of willow, well known for making axe handles ::)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02089.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02089.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02093.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02093.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02099.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02099.jpg.html)
Post by: Sparky415 on April 05, 2015, 11:46:11 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02105.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02105.jpg.html)
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:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02107.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02107.jpg.html)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 05, 2015, 11:55:47 PM
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???
Post by: derekmac on April 05, 2015, 11:56:02 PM
Post by: Higgins617 on April 06, 2015, 03:11:24 AM
Post by: Crow on April 06, 2015, 06:50:14 AM
Post by: Grathr on April 06, 2015, 04:07:30 PM
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Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 06, 2015, 04:25:38 PM
Well done, Sparky! :cheers:
Post by: Gareth on April 06, 2015, 05:23:37 PM
Post by: SteveC on April 06, 2015, 08:33:41 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 06, 2015, 09:15:55 PM
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:
Post by: Sparky415 on April 06, 2015, 09:28:08 PM
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:
Post by: Gareth on April 06, 2015, 10:18:40 PM
:D
Post by: Sparky415 on April 07, 2015, 08:56:41 AM
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 :)
Post by: Sparky415 on April 09, 2015, 10:28:11 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02156.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02156.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02160.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02160.jpg.html)
(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)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 09, 2015, 10:46:14 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 09, 2015, 10:53:28 PM
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:
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 10, 2015, 12:02:11 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 10, 2015, 09:37:02 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02168.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02168.jpg.html)
Post by: Sparky415 on April 13, 2015, 09:43:04 PM
Old belt
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02181.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02181.jpg.html)
And a drop of glue
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02183.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02183.jpg.html)
Added a leather thong
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02184.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02184.jpg.html)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 13, 2015, 10:00:58 PM
Post by: Gareth on April 13, 2015, 11:34:27 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 14, 2015, 06:43:41 AM
Its a little 'rustic' but the price was right ;)
Post by: Sparky415 on April 15, 2015, 08:24:24 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02207.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02207.jpg.html)
(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:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02211.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02211.jpg.html)
Yep, I reckon that will work :)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 15, 2015, 09:05:22 PM
Post by: Crow on April 15, 2015, 09:29:09 PM
You could cut that end of the handle off, and make new pommel maybe out of some darker wood...
Post by: SteveC on April 15, 2015, 11:02:17 PM
Just about finished
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02203.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02203.jpg.html)
Nice work :tu:
Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2015, 09:21:24 AM
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:
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on April 16, 2015, 09:35:19 AM
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)
Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2015, 09:44:12 AM
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
Post by: Crow on April 16, 2015, 10:17:03 AM
Thanks GerhardNow there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2015, 06:16:45 PM
Thanks GerhardNow there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
Post by: Crow on April 16, 2015, 06:22:16 PM
Check. ..Thanks GerhardNow there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
Post by: Sparky415 on April 16, 2015, 06:37:46 PM
Check. ..Thanks GerhardNow there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
Your more than welcome to visit Mate (+ steel toe caps ) :tu:
Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2015, 11:36:08 AM
Check. ..Thanks GerhardNow there is a walkthrough i would like to see...
And there is a lot of clutter in my house :-[ :D
PPE required (Personal Protective Equipment) :facepalm:
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:
Post by: Sparky415 on April 19, 2015, 11:44:15 AM
I think I'm getting a bad reputation :think:
:rofl:
Post by: Sparky415 on April 20, 2015, 08:37:20 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02255.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02255.jpg.html)
Post by: Crow on April 20, 2015, 08:49:37 PM
Post by: Smashie on April 20, 2015, 09:02:39 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 20, 2015, 09:09:47 PM
Its like I'm at an AA meeting and you Guys are bringing me beer :rofl:
Post by: Smashie on April 20, 2015, 09:16:00 PM
Its like I'm at an AA meeting and you Guys are bringing me beer :rofl:
And you expect? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: SteveC on April 20, 2015, 09:48:36 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 20, 2015, 11:29:52 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on April 20, 2015, 11:37:05 PM
It has to be done. :tu:
Deus Vult!!!!!
Post by: Sparky415 on April 21, 2015, 06:45:34 AM
Its fate might be sealed >:D
Post by: Sparky415 on April 21, 2015, 10:00:04 PM
As you can see I couldn’t drill the last holes on the right as the steel was too hard :ahhh
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02260.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02260.jpg.html)
Hacked it about a bit with a disc cutter, splashing a load of water about to keep the steel cool
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02266.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02266.jpg.html)
More cutting and splashing
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02270.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02270.jpg.html)
Grinding and splashing
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02274.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02274.jpg.html)
Sanding
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02279.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02279.jpg.html)
This is where I got to today :D
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02284.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02284.jpg.html)
Post by: SteveC on April 21, 2015, 10:09:59 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 21, 2015, 10:31:23 PM
Just got to finish it off, then sharpen and handle
Post by: Smashie on April 21, 2015, 10:44:33 PM
They scare the poop out of me!
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 21, 2015, 10:57:44 PM
Bloody good job as usual Tony :)
Post by: Sparky415 on April 21, 2015, 11:02:23 PM
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:
Post by: Smashie on April 21, 2015, 11:03:20 PM
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:
Post by: firiki on April 22, 2015, 12:00:32 AM
This is where I got to today :D
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02284.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02284.jpg.html)
: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:
Post by: Gareth on April 22, 2015, 12:27:07 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on April 23, 2015, 10:32:15 PM
: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
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02260.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02260.jpg.html)
It feels like some very good steel Firiki (although there are a few micro cracks in a few places :think: )
Post by: Sparky415 on April 23, 2015, 10:36:10 PM
It’s looking a bit tidier now
Here it is with my forest Axe
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02298.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02298.jpg.html)
Post by: Mr. Whippy on April 23, 2015, 10:55:44 PM
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.
Post by: Sparky415 on May 04, 2015, 11:49:48 AM
Found this saved bit of handle for the little red axe, just need to lose a few inches :tu:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02337.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02337.jpg.html)
Bugger :facepalm:
(worm holes full of dust)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02341.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02341.jpg.html)
Post by: Sparky415 on May 04, 2015, 09:23:44 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02349.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02349.jpg.html)
So after the wood spent a night in the freezer ;)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02351.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02351.jpg.html)
Here it is after a little work :tu:
Just needs a drop more oil and a sharpen
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02355.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02355.jpg.html)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 04, 2015, 10:17:09 PM
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 04, 2015, 10:19:11 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 04, 2015, 11:00:36 PM
Nice work there Tony :cheers:
Post by: SteveC on May 06, 2015, 11:36:36 PM
Post by: Gareth on May 07, 2015, 12:43:26 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 07, 2015, 06:41:51 AM
:salute:
Thanks Guys, and I have another one in the planning department ;)
Post by: David on May 07, 2015, 09:05:41 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 07, 2015, 10:15:52 PM
What do you reckon Guys?
Any better ideas? :pok:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02363.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02363.jpg.html)
Post by: SAK Guy on May 07, 2015, 10:24:17 PM
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 07, 2015, 10:27:18 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 07, 2015, 11:00:08 PM
Post by: Gareth on May 08, 2015, 12:15:30 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 08, 2015, 06:38:24 AM
Post by: Gareth on May 08, 2015, 09:44:27 AM
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. ;)
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2015, 06:43:47 PM
A bit off the bottom
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02474.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02474.jpg.html)
Tidy
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02476.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02476.jpg.html)
A bit off the top
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02478.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02478.jpg.html)
And after a bit more tidying
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02482.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02482.jpg.html)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 23, 2015, 10:20:28 PM
How does that pattern peform?
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2015, 10:32:03 PM
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 :)
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on May 23, 2015, 10:46:50 PM
I bet it was good at woodworking duties as you can really choke up on it :tu:
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 26, 2015, 04:09:15 PM
Mr. Whippy:
Quote
I was cutting aluminum window channel when the dang thing shatteredGlad to hear you are okay......
The first thing my dad taught me about angle grinders - don't mix with aluminium.
Post by: Mr. Whippy on May 26, 2015, 06:46:52 PM
Tony - crazy about those ax mods! 8)
Mr. Whippy:QuoteI was cutting aluminum window channel when the dang thing shatteredGlad 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" :-\
Post by: Sparky415 on June 14, 2015, 12:32:02 PM
(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
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02697.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02697.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02708.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02708.jpg.html)
Wax and pine tar mix on handle and head :tu:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02715.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02715.jpg.html)
I think it would be better with a longer handle, something like the Forest axe handle.... one day
Post by: ducttapetech on June 14, 2015, 02:45:04 PM
Nate
That's us mobile
Post by: Crow on June 14, 2015, 03:07:22 PM
Post by: SteveC on June 14, 2015, 03:08:47 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on June 14, 2015, 09:28:15 PM
:cheers:
Post by: Gareth on June 15, 2015, 09:26:36 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on June 15, 2015, 07:57:53 PM
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
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on June 15, 2015, 11:07:21 PM
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Post by: robs on June 29, 2015, 03:32:45 PM
I've been using the first one I finished to make the handle for the big one, (slowly)Hi Sparky
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 :)
Got your message re chairs. I'll bring another set on Sunday.
Robs
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Post by: Sparky415 on June 29, 2015, 06:49:22 PM
I've been using the first one I finished to make the handle for the big one, (slowly)Hi Sparky
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 :)
Got your message re chairs. I'll bring another set on Sunday.
Robs
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk
Hi Rob
Thanks Mate :salute:
:cheers:
Post by: Sparky415 on July 11, 2015, 08:12:40 PM
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:
Post by: SAK Guy on July 11, 2015, 08:27:53 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on July 11, 2015, 08:40:56 PM
I forgot to take any pictures at the begining but it was just the same as this one
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02181.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02181.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC02183.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC02183.jpg.html)
Post by: AlephZero on July 12, 2015, 07:16:41 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on July 12, 2015, 09:30:38 PM
Thank you :hatsoff:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 14, 2015, 03:09:27 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on July 14, 2015, 06:40:30 AM
Thanks Poncho, I've been having fun ;)
Post by: Sparky415 on December 05, 2015, 12:53:07 PM
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
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC04030.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC04030.jpg.html)
(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 ;)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2015/DSC04040.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2015/DSC04040.jpg.html)
Post by: David on December 06, 2015, 06:54:22 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on December 06, 2015, 07:00:18 AM
Thanks David,
also the good thing about them is they are not too expensive :tu:
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on December 08, 2015, 08:15:47 AM
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:
Post by: Sparky415 on December 08, 2015, 09:47:29 AM
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)
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on December 09, 2015, 07:06:14 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 05:21:31 PM
This thread is so awesome on so many levels Sparky :dd:
Do you perhaps have any newer projects in this fashion >:D :D
Post by: Sparky415 on August 02, 2016, 05:47:12 PM
: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:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 02, 2016, 07:29:55 PM
: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:
Post by: ddogu on August 02, 2016, 10:47:51 PM
Enjoyed every single photo :tu: :tu:
Post by: Sparky415 on August 03, 2016, 06:48:58 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on July 26, 2017, 09:55:55 PM
: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)
Post by: Sparky415 on July 26, 2017, 10:06:45 PM
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:
Post by: SteveC on July 26, 2017, 11:54:01 PM
Post by: David on July 27, 2017, 06:27:24 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on July 27, 2017, 07:34:18 AM
Thanks Guys :salute:
:cheers:
Post by: Sparky415 on October 13, 2017, 08:13:34 PM
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)
Post by: Sparky415 on October 13, 2017, 08:14:19 PM
:D
Post by: Sparky415 on October 13, 2017, 09:16:59 PM
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:
Post by: SteveC on October 13, 2017, 09:40:40 PM
Post by: styx on October 13, 2017, 10:06:17 PM
Post by: Smashie on October 13, 2017, 10:08:00 PM
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:
Post by: Sparky415 on October 14, 2017, 06:31:28 AM
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)
Post by: Sparky415 on October 17, 2017, 10:27:41 PM
Old leather belts an glue :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/5VYtPKB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cbfwPgv.jpg)
Post by: Sparky415 on October 17, 2017, 10:30:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/BUhgap5.jpg)
Finished I think :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/Q5rvlMT.jpg)
Post by: Gareth on October 17, 2017, 10:36:49 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on October 17, 2017, 10:51:30 PM
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:
Post by: SteveC on October 18, 2017, 12:22:29 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on December 30, 2017, 09:59:14 AM
(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:
Post by: TazzieRob on December 30, 2017, 10:30:51 AM
:twak:
At least he didn't drop it!
Post by: styx on December 30, 2017, 11:22:48 AM
Post by: Sea Monster on April 10, 2020, 07:54:10 AM
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...
Post by: Sparky415 on April 11, 2020, 10:40:52 AM
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:
Post by: Sea Monster on April 11, 2020, 10:51:15 AM
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
Post by: Sparky415 on April 11, 2020, 09:10:18 PM
Everything's adjustable Mate :tu:
Post by: Sea Monster on April 25, 2020, 01:19:20 AM
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)
Post by: Sparky415 on April 25, 2020, 07:53:07 AM
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: