July 7, 201313 yr Made out of a lawn mower blade. This was a first attempt. I gotta get a bigger handle and clean it up some more. I used my coal forge and got it welded up EASILY. I was ecstatic when I was cleaning it up and there were no weld lines or cracks.
July 8, 201313 yr It was a great learning experience, wasn't it. I've got some old mower blades, might have to give it a try too. <_< What did you use for the handle, the pics perspective makes it look big like a ball bat. :o It has a nice old patina.
July 8, 201313 yr Author It was an old hammer handle I had replaced recently.It needs about another 6" of handle to be comfortable for me. Yeah It was great fun the next one I will do a little different I will also have a better forge I'm building up a fire pot and have to add a table to it and I will have a sweet little coal forge. If you are around North AL let me know! We can get together and beat on some things!
July 8, 201313 yr Author For a first I am proud of it! I plan to do more of a hawk style or bearded axe next time. but all in good time!
July 8, 201313 yr Looks a lot like the first one I made. It does feel good doesn't it. Looks good. I love to use mower blades too.
July 8, 201313 yr Author Well I was happy to get a smooth weld more than anything! I have been having problems in my gas forge getting welds but I came out all right with the coal forge. I did a basket twist right after i fired it up and welded the ends up. It felt good!
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