Matthew Paul Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 This was my first go at both an asymmetrically wrapped and a bearded axe head. I started with way too small of stock as I did not want to wait for my steel shipment to arrive. So, I made a hatchet sized head. I started with a length of 1"x1/2" stock. I have been studying James Austin's work and wanted to give it a try. Here is the starting stock: The end upset and rough shaped. Eye formed. And wrapped Forge welded and shaped Split and bit shaped Forge welding. welded and ready to be hardened and tempered. All finished. Im not too happy with the look of the handle but I'm happy overall for a first try at this style. Thanks for looking! -Matt P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Guy on the Internet Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Very cool. I will be happy as all get out if my first axe turns out half that well. Nice pictures, too. Handles are pretty easy to change, so that's almost a minor problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oof Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 very nice. mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 It looks like quite a challenging piece of work to me! I think you did a great job! All those processes are much more difficult than they appear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maillemaker Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 How thick was the blade when you cut the groove for the bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 Thank you fellas. The edge thickness was ~ 3/16" but the next one I'll cut it at around 1/4" I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aljeter Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Very nice! one of these days ill get my feet wet and try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thank you. I made a second one today, non bearded. More of a corner axe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for the follow-along pictures. I'm inspired. Awesome work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 That is good work . I particularly like the "forge welding smile". satisfying work is satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thank you. That means a lot coming from you basher. Your work is fantastic, especially your axe work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanraven Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 So are there actually 2 forge welds, one at the roll for the eye and one for the blade insert? What did you use for the blade insert? Amazing work -thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Yes sir there are two forge welds. I used some 1095 for the bits. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHSIDER Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 That's just amazing. Lovely work there fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks! Here is Number 3 - Some improvement. This one was forged from 3/4" x 2" 4" A36 with a 1095 bit. From this: To this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Matthew that axe looks real mean, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnnie Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Loving them all, hoping to book a course with Basher this year. Thanks for sharing. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap rat Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 That is awesome, wow is all i have to say!!! WOW hope i can do that someday soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia Holmes Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oh wow, these are just so beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper Iron Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Great work. Love the 2 forge welds method you used. Turned out beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thank you All! Ive been very busy, and went a bit over the top with the axes. Ive got a bunch of progress photo but I'll pot some of the pictures that stand out. I think I'm on #10 or 11 of the heads. Thank you for looking! Matt P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some Guy on the Internet Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Holy cow! I am very impressed. I love the pictures of the progression from bar to axe. Thanks for posting these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckent Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That is gnarly man. You've just inspired me to try one this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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