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So you use found metal (junkyards etc) as a raw material? You can make a tool from a car transmission part for example?

Great advice thanks. I don't need to worry about safety as I'm learning techniques of axe/adze hewing directly from youtube videos. In all seriousness I'm keeping it simple. A cord wall or stack wall small shed. My goal is to rough hew a few beams and see what that gets me. I imagine I'll be reassessing tool needs throughout. I live in western mass and we've got some local artisan toolmakers. I hear for a six of Berkshire Ale they'll answer your questions. Thanks again, Dan

Thank you all. Very helpful. Sounds like your saying 100 years or newer is going to be steel or at least steel edged. Either would work for me. I like the idea that the weaker tools have been broken over the years leaving the stronger stuff to survive.

Hi, I've recently started teaching myself axe sharpening and once decent at it I'd like to invest in a good broad axe and adze. In looking on ebay most axe and adze heads are listed as 'vintage' or antique. I plan to hew timber not hang it on the mantle. I'm concerned that I'll accidentally buying an iron piece and not steel. I'm a a < newb here but im assuming I don't want iron for everyday use. How can I tell if a head is steel? Thanks, Dan