Chris john Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hi people . This one is made from a coil spring from a quarry shaker hope you like Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel.85 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Awesome beard shape and engraving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 WOW it is Awesome Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Awesome beard shape and engraving!Hi Daniel The patterns i saw on i viking boat so not my desighns mate . and the 3 triangled one is the vikings gods sighn Oden. thank you for your time appreciate . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 WOW it is Awesome SamThank you very much Sam glad you like my work . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam2519 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 That looks awesome. Any photos of the process from coil to axe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hi Adam , Only this ruff pic, but i can tell you how i went about it tho . It was from one inch coil i forged square then slit where i wanted the haft, Forged to 90 then upset it to get enough to pull the corner out ,forged the blade out ruffly to what i wanted the pulled the ears out a bit then opened up the slit and used a tapered drift to form the tapered hole for the haft hope that helps thanks Adam Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Another great piece. I really like the silhouette of this axe. Add this to the ever growing list of things I want to do! The shield in the third pic looks like more of your handiwork.?? Progress pics are always appreciated, at least by this beginner. The last ( fourth ) pic posted seems clear enough. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hi Robert , Yes just a small shield mate ,i think it goes ok with the axe Bit of repousse, chasing engraving and inlayed some gold and copper .heres a better pic. hope you like thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arqueroalpha Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 chris that is beautiful, very good collection hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robakyo Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi Robert , Yes just a small shield mate ,i think it goes ok with the axe Bit of repousse, chasing engraving and inlayed some gold and copper .heres a better pic. hope you like thanks Chris. Wow, Chris, you have some Serious Skills! I love the way the copper and gold stand out against the darker background, braided border, and sculpted face. To me it seems like this contrast sets up a visual vibration. Similar to the effect complimentary colors have toward one another. This is a beautiful piece! Would this kind of shield be considered a Buckler? Or, would you use it as the Boss (sp.) in a larger shield? Also, it does go nicely with your axe. Thanks for posting this too. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi Robert , Dont realy know much about shields , i think you know more about them than me i thought it just went ok with the axe .someone on here would know i recon Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironclad Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 wow great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 chris that is beautiful, very good collection hawkHi Jose thank you very much . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted June 9, 2012 Author Share Posted June 9, 2012 wow great work.Hello Ironclad thank you appreciate Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Lake Forge Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 thats nice, i like the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 thats nice, i like the finishHi Big Lake Forge thank you im glad you like my work . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 once again i express my disgust at the quality of your work....... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 once again i express my disgust at the quality of your work....... :DHi iron woody well noted mate LOL thank you . Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamienC Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Amazing again chris i know we would like to see a wip of your next project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Amazing again chris i know we would like to see a wip of your next projectHi Damien i have to many not finnished yet all forged out all ready to just clean and so on yet , thanks you . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMatt Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Great work Chris - really like it. As a matter of interest, what was the rough time taken to complete this? Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris john Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Great work Chris - really like it. As a matter of interest, what was the rough time taken to complete this? Cheers, MattHi Mat thank you, i cant realy give a good answer on that .first is the forging then ,,cleaning up then hardening and tempering then clean up after that .then engraving next making the haft spoke shaving the haft to shape then the leather as well as you see time gets away a bit mate , never go by time so i never realy bother about the clock sorry . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Smith Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thats awesome , I hope to one day be able to forge axes as good as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 excellent work! great finish on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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