Gibbo Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 This is my first try at a large sharp objec also my first drifting. I used a railway spike, upset the shaft, drifted then shaped, used a super quench due to probable low carbon content seemed to harden good enough for a hatchet . Handle is red gum Let me know what you think.... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 looks like you and i have similar problem, in the last picture it shows your blade is offset to one side. I have had this problem with several of my older RR hawks. You did a great job otherwise. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Thanks edge yeah it's offset a bit it was my first go at drifting ,first had to make a drift then trying to use it on my rail track anvil with no hardie hole to drift it through was a pain but I got there, I can't wait till I get a proper anvil I feel like this ones holdin me back a bit but it will have to do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 That's cool! Keep them coming!......please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchjv Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 nice! i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wroughton Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Have a cutting torch? Turn your rail and your frown (towards your anvil) upside down and blow a drift, pritchel, or hardie hole through the bottom. Plenty of room on the bottom flange to clear the top of the rail and still have some holding material. A couple of parallel flats of metal or other even stock on harder ground or hardwood log (drill a clearance hole either with a complete pass through for the drift or window under) will also work for backing up your drift. The hardwood job is best outside and might or might not benefit from a good soaking in water depending on wood. Steam can hinder more than smoke sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 I don't have a torch unfortunately but it's a good idea ,I have it mounted on a stump at the moment and I have a small crane rail standing upright fixed in next to the train rail I have ground one side of the rail foot for a fuller and the other side for a hot cut point that has helped speed up production alot I will look into your ideas cheers for your time wroughton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 keep up the good work. I predict plenty more where that one came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Cheers edge ,yep you can count on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Good work Gibbo! That's an excellent result for a first try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsilver4 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That is a great first try,you picked a hard project...the most important part is getting the slit true...you can remedy the offset eye by cooling the side that's out too far then redrift.you did a nice job getting the blade wide enough,so I guess you upset the end enough.(5/8"material ain't much)..keep on hammerin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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