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This is a discussion on First axe within the Blacksmithin' forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Originally Posted by Frosty Nice hawk Sam. I gotta say you shouldn't try the fearsome poses, you just look like ...
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10-06-2008, 07:23 PM
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10-06-2008, 10:30 PM
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Nice looking axe. Did you pre drill the ends of the slit before slitting and drifting or was it free hand?
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10-06-2008, 11:39 PM
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Nope Doug it was just lined up when cold. I took the bar, the positioned the chisel, then tipped it up onto one corner and gave it a smack, then tipped it back flat, then tipped up on the other corner then gave it a smack, all while cold on soft steel. That allowed me a nice mark to set my slot punch into when I got the bar nice and hot. I will have a how-to up over the next two weeks.
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10-07-2008, 08:57 AM
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That seems like a much more simpler and more efficient way Sam. Can't wait to see the how-to.
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10-07-2008, 09:46 AM
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Sam actually finishing anything is always a shocker =)
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10-07-2008, 12:10 PM
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nice work ! have you tried the forge welded style yet? Ive been makeing tommahawks and axes for years and that is a good drifted eye! you might try (on the next one) to pull some metal down on the eye to form "ears".. it isnt easy but it really looks good and adds a bit to the stability of the axe head into the handle . have fun!
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