Loenja Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 would it be possible to make a relatively large axe to what i have seen on some of these pages, one that would be big enough for larger felling and chopping jobs. (a sort of all round axe) i havnt done that much forging but have someone willing to help me whe has a lot of forging experience (but not in axes...) ive been going for a couple years a few hours a week any info on techniques that might be useful appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steinkirchner Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 well a few questions must be asked. can you forge weld? can you punch and drift? how big do you want it to be?(felling axe, broadaxe, hatchet,etc.) where on earth are you!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loenja Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 felling /chopping uk i can do a bit of forge welding and not sure and ive got an old sledge hammer could that be made into an axe or is it to soft?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt87 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Where are you in this green and drizzly isle Loenja? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokshasa Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 im betting a sledge can make a good axe, you dont really have to forge weld a bit in, you can make it in one peice just make sure you temper properly. its better for a "field axe" not to be to hard so you can sharpen it on the field.i used a 5 1/2 lbs shaft cut of and forged it into a large axe a while back "http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f79/battle-axe-12144/?highlight=battle". not a felling axe but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Various axes are designed for their specific tasks, at least if you want to do that task well. Here is a good design for a felling axe. --- Ox-Head Double Bit Felling Axe Also, if I may suggest:Welcome aboard ...glad to have you. Clicking on "User CP" at the top of the page and editing your profile to show your location will go a long way towards helping folk close to you find you. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. Next to finding someone close to help teach you the craft you can read and talk to folk here. All we ask is the occasional picture of what you're doing. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loenja Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 thanks for the links i had already looked at that axe... that was my general plan and ive updated my location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loenja Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 and as a general tip how would i weld a blade onto the main piece?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loenja Posted November 13, 2009 Author Share Posted November 13, 2009 im betting a sledge can make a good axe, you dont really have to forge weld a bit in, you can make it in one peice just make sure you temper properly. its better for a "field axe" not to be to hard so you can sharpen it on the field.i used a 5 1/2 lbs shaft cut of and forged it into a large axe a while back "http://www.iforgeiron.com/forum/f79/battle-axe-12144/?highlight=battle". not a felling axe but you get the idea. how would i go about welding a blade to the main piece?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBower Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Blacksmithing Basics for the Homestead - Google Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loenja Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 brilliant thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DClaville Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) look around on youtube there are some good vids on there about making axes DC Edit: I find that this is a good link http://www.fao.org/docrep/009/ah637e/AH637E26.htm#TopOfPage Edited November 22, 2009 by DCL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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