postleg Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) Here are some pics of one of the heads in my last post. I made this as a birthday gift for my son. He moved out of state a couple of years ago. So we dont get together very often. I would sure like to see his face when he see it. It is my 3rd tomahawk I have only been smithing about 9 months in my spare time. This hawk is made from a 16 oz ballpien hammerhead. The handle is made from red oak salvaged from pallets. It is fire blackend and oiled with brass tacks decoration. I would like to know what you think? Edited September 11, 2009 by postleg spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzsmith288 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 very nice work your son will love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I love it! You have one lucky son. I haven't tried a hawk yet. I've been considering one from a ball peen. Did you drift the hole any for the handle or just leave it as it was when it was a hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postleg Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 Yes i did drift the hole, I start by squairing the ends then I drift the center after i have the head all shaped, then I make the handle fit the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 great job on the hawk, i like the tacks and the burn finish looks great, i'll have to look into getting the tacks for my next hawk, it really accents the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBower Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 That's really nice. Jump up to a 24 oz. hammer and you'll have a bit more material to work with in spreading out the bit. Nice work on the spike. It doesn't look a darned thing like a pein anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Very nice work. I think your son will cherish that for a long time. Such a dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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