lshindel

Thanks to everyone for your thoughtful replies.

The bar stock I'm using to create the axe's has a bit of a rounded off chamfered edge. I've been trying to hammer that in, to cover it up. what your saying is grind it flat. that makes sense. My next project I'll grind the edges of the bar stock flat and remove the camfer then weld. thanks Charles.

I've been making axes for several years now and i'm still unable to remove/cover up the weld seam created on the top and bottom of an axe head. I have no problems welding, It's just that pesky seam. Now I can use an gas or electric welder to over the seam but I would love to do it in the forge. I've seen original axe heads from the 17-1800's and they all have a weld seam. Oh, I have no issues welding pattern welded knives. here's what I've tried... rounded swage block, cross peen ect to