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So why is it axes don't come sharp?

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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #30 on: December 29, 2010, 03:50:57 AM
My GB Mini was literally shaving sharp, straight out of the mailing packet!

I'd heard the phrase "Shaving Sharp", and wanted to see it it was true, it was. I expect the Wildlife will be the same.

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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #31 on: December 29, 2010, 11:34:25 AM
All my GB's have been razors too :tu:
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #32 on: January 03, 2011, 05:50:22 PM
Here a you tube video that has a lot of good information on axe sharpening and maintenance. Handtools for Trail Work - Part 1
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #33 on: January 03, 2011, 10:12:16 PM
I'll have a look at that when I've a bit more time :)

Thanks for posting it :tu:
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #34 on: January 04, 2011, 12:11:55 AM
Excellent video that David.  Cheers for posting it.  :tu:
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #35 on: January 04, 2011, 02:22:45 AM
Very interesting, problem is there was a part two and then I found the one on cross saws and then...  where'd the hours go  :ahhh
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #36 on: January 04, 2011, 06:00:56 PM
Quote from: Neil on January 04, 2011, 02:22:45 AM
Very interesting, problem is there was a part two and then I found the one on cross saws and then...  where'd the hours go  :ahhh


I understand Neil. But it goes further because now I`m bidding on a 42" crosscut saw. Didn`t bid much so proably won`t win it.    :D
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #37 on: January 04, 2011, 07:30:07 PM
Another good video.  It even has a multi (Supertool I think) at around 4:15.

An Ax to Grind - Part 1

Though this is the one that looks at axes a bit.

An Ax to Grind - Part 2

interesting to see all the trail tools I think.
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #38 on: January 04, 2011, 10:17:42 PM
I need a new damn axe now >:( :D
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #39 on: January 04, 2011, 10:47:47 PM
I agree on the ST Gareth :tu: Nice old style LM pouch visible later in the video as well.

Pics if you win David :D  Don't think I've ever seen any decent big saws at car boots.  Not a huge amount of logging going on around my way; I think we got through most of our woodland a few hundred years back :)

It could be worse Mike. I'm now looking at that broad axe head that Ben gave me and wondering how tricky it'd be to bring it back into use :think:  I can't see me ever using it in reality so it had best stay sat on the top shelf scaring visitors :P

What axe are you thinking of?
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #40 on: January 05, 2011, 07:15:52 AM
Probably a felling axe of some description, as I'm pretty well covered in all other areas :)

I still think Ben's old axe head would make a brilliant door wedge :D
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #41 on: January 05, 2011, 07:56:00 AM
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I need a new damn axe now >:( :D

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Neil I won it. so pics will be forth coming after it arrives. I really don't know much about saws so guess I`ll be on a steep learning curve. I don't really need one just wanted to have one to play with.     :)
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #42 on: January 05, 2011, 11:34:30 AM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 05, 2011, 07:15:52 AM
Probably a felling axe of some description, as I'm pretty well covered in all other areas :)

I still think Ben's old axe head would make a brilliant door wedge :D

I can do you a 4lb Elwell on the cheap ;)

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Neil I won it. so pics will be forth coming after it arrives. I really don't know much about saws so guess I`ll be on a steep learning curve. I don't really need one just wanted to have one to play with.     :)

Result :tu:  It'll be an interesting learning curve though :)
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #43 on: January 05, 2011, 06:08:45 PM
Not just yet Neil (post Xmas spending cuts ::)) , but I might be tempted for work :tu:
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Reply #44 on: January 05, 2011, 06:36:30 PM
Let me know chap, it'll be worth your while ;)
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #45 on: January 05, 2011, 09:55:53 PM
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Let me know chap, it'll be worth your while ;)
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #46 on: January 05, 2011, 10:53:39 PM
No but I can take some when its light.  Of course considering the time of year and the clouds that might no be until May :P
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #47 on: January 06, 2011, 07:13:30 AM
Quote from: Neil on January 05, 2011, 10:53:39 PM
No but I can take some when its light.  Of course considering the time of year and the clouds that might no be until May :P
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #48 on: January 06, 2011, 11:10:36 AM
Those videos are great thanks for posting  :tu:

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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #49 on: January 06, 2011, 08:48:58 PM
I saw it earlier today Tony but haven't had time to point a lens at it, sorry.
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #50 on: January 10, 2011, 10:57:19 PM
I've got a few axes, mauls, hatchets etc ... and I've got to echo previous posters. The only ones which would actually cut anything were the two Granny B's. I rely on all these tools quite a lot for firewood processing when spending time at the boat, and I would be quite happy to lend any of them to the mates at the boatyard except the Granny B's.

I don't know if I'm more scared of the damage they could to to the tools, or the damage the tools could do to them.


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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #51 on: January 11, 2011, 07:15:42 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 10, 2011, 10:57:19 PM
I've got a few axes, mauls, hatchets etc ... and I've got to echo previous posters. The only ones which would actually cut anything were the two Granny B's. I rely on all these tools quite a lot for firewood processing when spending time at the boat, and I would be quite happy to lend any of them to the mates at the boatyard except the Granny B's.

I don't know if I'm more scared of the damage they could to to the tools, or the damage the tools could do to them.
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Re: So why is it axes don't come sharp?
Reply #52 on: January 11, 2011, 05:40:10 PM
I also am not a fan of lending out my GB or Wetterlings axes. These things can be detrimental to someone who does not thoroughly know what they are doing with an axe. They are incredibly sharp and will cause great injury if misused. Some folks do not appreciate quality tools and will abuse fine axes and hatchets due to their ignorance.
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Reply #53 on: January 11, 2011, 08:59:35 PM

Yep, lending out favorite/nice tools is never a good idea  :ahhh
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