triw

I heard and have used coal soot mixed with wax on my ornamental ironwork. I think I heard this from Frank Turley.

I am trying to make a tomahawk from 1" round stock. I square the stock then drive my cutting chisel through the hot steel. At this point the hole looks good, with even amount of metal on each side. Now when I drive my drift through the right side (with blade facing me) buldges out more then the left. I have done this twice and both time I got the same results. Any suggestions? Any ideas how to true up the hawk heads I have drifted? :confused:
Thanks for you help. William
Broken Chain forge

Hello form sunny northern Arizona. I have been playing at being a blacksmith for several years, Went to Frank Turleys school in New Mexico about 6 years ago and been a fun hobby. Learned to make knives by taking a couple of classes taught by Ray Rybar a master bladesmith. Am trying to make my first tomahawk for my nephew who is serving in a ranger outfit in Afganstan. (He requested one for Christmas) Found this site looking for plans to make a guilatine style tool to help me while I work alone.