beslagsmed Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Just posted(double) of an axehead I made yesterday. I like to make these and give away to people. They are from my old farrier files. I bend it over, leaving about 1" overhang. Hammerweld, then bend the overhang over and hammer weld it giving the blade more bulk, plus when sharpening I don't sharpen the weld. Great for the small stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Looks like you do a good job on them. Thanks for posting. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Really nice! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim McCoy Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 It's always the little touches that make things so different - your idea about a fold over the leading edge is really brilliant! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Falzone Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I really like your axe heads Mikel. The texturing from the teeth really makes it stand out. I'm curious, do the teeth along the cheeks and around the eye of the axe ever cause the axe to bind up when splitting wood? Thanks for sharing. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beslagsmed Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 I really like your axe heads Mikel. The texturing from the teeth really makes it stand out. I'm curious, do the teeth along the cheeks and around the eye of the axe ever cause the axe to bind up when splitting wood? Thanks for sharing. Sam Haven't really noticed any problems. But with this one it is only light work as the head is not very heavy. Splitting kindling to start a fire is not big work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messerist Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have a weakness for tools/knives made from rasps. That is a well-made ax sir! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willis Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Nice job. I have a similar one I acquired a few years back made by Ken Purdy in Georgia. Maybe one day I'll make one myself. I'll definitely use that 1" overhang idea of yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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