Dayne Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 So I saw a post of kyboy's about making a wrapped style hatchet (with no electricity) and loved i. So I figured I'd try now that I felt like I could weld. I used a piece of 1018 that was 7/16-1/2" or so maybe ten inches long and two inches across. Along with two 1/8" thick pieces of 1095 to fit in for the bit. I have just started this blacksmithing thing maybe for six months now and for the last two I've had an anvil and a forge so things are changing for the better. Again just like the other one I need to make a drift to fit the "haft"? I'm unclear as to every term to use but I understand its function. :) I may have been over confident from the piece of crane cable I welded up as I hear its easier being thinner but I think the weld has held and I have yet to finish the rest up. I think it's a little out so I may heat it a few more times to square it up. I'll post more pics when it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I like it! Looking forward to the finished product. I am a rookie too but I would think that a single piece for the bit would be earlier to weld than 2. Just one more joint to keep fluxed. I need to try making one of these now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayne Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 I agree fully but all I had was one thickness and I wanted thick stuff in the bit. It turns out I live pretty close to Canadian knifemaker or supply something in sundre ab. Maybe I'll go for a rainy drive to the mountains. Bt yeah single would've been easier. I'll know when I file it up a little cleaner if it stuck. I wouldn't be surprised if I comes apart when I hammer a wedge in the handle lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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