HIGHSIDER

Continued thoughts & prayers there Neil to you and yours. A big milestone indeed. That's great news.

One step at a time.

A drilled hole...

Drill it over size & let the toe of the leg sit into it. Don't have it tight. There's no need to have it tight. As long as it remains anchored and the vice remains stable during work.

Thanks for that tip...

I've recently purchased a fly press and have stripped it completely down and have noticed the old grease is a kind of a gritty paste. I'll not go with grease for the rebuild but opt for a good heavy oil that'll keep the threads in good order. 

Wow, that's just stunning....love the flow on that project, real neat that.

Well done

Shame to see it out in the elements without a cover or a least oil/greased up with some form of coating on it..

Looks like a real neat hammer.

Great thread, thoroughly enjoyed going through it and studying the different phases..

Very well done & thanks for sharing

Thanks all. I've gotten more into axe making lately, so the process is ever evolving. 

 

Dave-glad to hear you like the hammer. :) getting used to the heft?

 

HS-learning from someone else is surefire way to learn how to do something, but not necessarily the best way. If you're just doing this as a hobby, I'm a huge fan of trial and error-sure it'll be frustrating, but you'll learn the most efficient way-for *you*. This is how I learned...I know10 ways to not make an axe, but 3 really good ways. After you've got a good grip on the concept, then go to someone else, and try out their way. Then you won't be set in stone a certain technique. nuff said. 

 

Aaron

Oh thanks very much Aaron. That's very encouraging.

Oh wow that is a stunning piece of work there basher. A real treat seeing that  

Oh I like that very much, love the lines on that axe head, very well finished. Top work fella

I'd really love a crack at this sometime and spend time with someone who would be so kind enough to show me and guide me through the making of an axe head.

You only have to show me once, I learn very fast lol!  

That's a fine vice & very nicely restored..

I'd be reluctant putting paint on that if it was mine. A good coat of diesel mixed with a heavy oil and brush it into it and get the vice back working.

I commend him on his ability to envision, plan and then create a working piece of art. How many people in this day and age can do that? Not many! Could it have been more simplistic and functional? Probably but, he built what he wanted and it works.

I agree with this. Given that the builder is a student I applaud this work and innovativeness. There's a lot going on in that design sure & a huge amount of hours & effort has gone into this build.

It's all down to learning and what experience the student takes from the project. I'm sure in years to come there will be those "what was I thinking" moments but sure we've all been there. It's all about learning and taking something from it.

Enjoyed that..

Beautiful work, every credit to the fella

Alrighty! The man himself, Tony of www.lathes.co.uk , has suggested that this lathe is infact a 3" Ideal. Which helps... Thoughts?

You've had a bit luck..well done. I was a little wrong suggesting it was a Drummond... :ph34r:

Ah well, your link up with Tony seems to have helped, glad you got something out of it..

PS, I agree with Frosty on the key. Get a compression spring hooked up to the end of that chuck key where it will never remain seated in that chuck and only work with a downward pressure motion. You know what they say; prevention is better than cure

You are welcome Jake,

Model type; Oh boy, you have me there. I don't honestly know. The gear, oil channel & stepped pulley looks like a Drummond system/components.(I am restoring a Drummond lathe at the minute)  Brew up a mug of tea, grab a biscuit and have a look at the link..... some real beauties here

http://www.lathes.co.uk/DRUMMOND/page3.html

There maybe something that can help you out, hope you are lucky

Looks like a very early Drummonds Bro's of Surry, UK.

Fire!!...Here was I, a little careless..(no tell the truth)... :(..Okay, very careless. Cutting steel with an angle grinder where the sparks fell like the proverbial rain shower onto everything & anything only to cause a fire that burnt the workshop down once I closed up shop that evening...Oh boy, A lifetimes work and collectables gone over one momentary brain lapse of pure stupidity. Yes, I'll admit it, what was I xxxxxxx thinking???. lesson learnt now, the hard way....BE VERY CAREFUL WITH FIRE!!  

Wonderful...

Love to see this complete with the handle..

Wow there something else..love the finish. Great work, very well done

lol...must do that..thanks..

Hello Joel,

I do like those hooks, very nice work indeed. There's body in those hooks and in my opinion your asking price is bang on the money. I don't believe it excessive. I'd happily pay that. May even haggle for a bundle for a good price lol, but that's what you may face at a market. I hope you sell loads of them. Good luck with the stall.

PS, Love the Avatar. The Wicker Man, one of the best if not the best horror flicks to come out of the UK. Christopher Lee at his very best. Man I've got to stick that film on and watch it again!!

Oh that's wonderful. Graceful is a word that comes to mind.

There's a lovely flow to the work. Best of luck in the comp there Danger

Oh that's a sweet looking hammer, I'd love something like that but I'm far form that level of equipment just yet. Best of luck with it

Thoughts from Ireland with you, your family & friends there fella. So sorry to read about the passing of your brother

May he rest in peace

Oh that's a beauty...

Best of luck with it..

Ain't that a beauty..

It's got loads of character.