Aaron J. Cergol Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hi All, forged this hatchet up last week. I call it the "Batwing hatchet". head is a hefty 2.25#, so it does the work for you. chops and splits well, I will have to try and throw it... Let me know what you think. You can see what else I'm working on, on my Facebook page-under "Cergol Tool and Forgeworks" Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 ya cant just post pics and not tell us about the materials used... come on.... no secrets here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Covington Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 i would love to hear about the materials used and the process as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar.esq Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I really like the profile. Very attractive without losing any utility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron J. Cergol Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks all for the compliments. Forgd from 4140; 1.75" diameter by 4" long. I forged the barstock to rectangular, than slit it. Drawing out the body on axes and hatchets is always fun, as it goes quite quickly and you can control every aspect of the shape. I drew out the body with my main forging hammer-a 4.75 pound octagonal faced hammer with a radiused face. I rough forgd the "wings" in over the horn, and with a fuller, taking localized heats. The edge was somewhat forged in, then ground the rest of the way. Why 4140? I've had good luck with it for tools lie this in the past, and it was available on my shelf. Normally I would have used a mild steel, or wrought iron body and welded in a steel bit for the edge. I prefer to start with rectangular barstock too. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikecopXXX Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 that has a very nice shape. and it's really thick, i guess that's where the 2+ lbs comes from. i like the touchmark and the flamed handle. pretty much like it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laertius Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Excellent work love the shape and style of the head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Another fine example of your work, Aaron! Loving the 5 pound rounding hammer you made me:) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantofolder Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Great job!!....I think the Dark Knight would love it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHSIDER Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Oh I like that very much, love the lines on that axe head, very well finished. Top work fella I'd really love a crack at this sometime and spend time with someone who would be so kind enough to show me and guide me through the making of an axe head. You only have to show me once, I learn very fast lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron J. Cergol Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks all. I've gotten more into axe making lately, so the process is ever evolving. Dave-glad to hear you like the hammer. :) getting used to the heft? HS-learning from someone else is surefire way to learn how to do something, but not necessarily the best way. If you're just doing this as a hobby, I'm a huge fan of trial and error-sure it'll be frustrating, but you'll learn the most efficient way-for *you*. This is how I learned...I know10 ways to not make an axe, but 3 really good ways. After you've got a good grip on the concept, then go to someone else, and try out their way. Then you won't be set in stone a certain technique. nuff said. Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHSIDER Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thanks all. I've gotten more into axe making lately, so the process is ever evolving. Dave-glad to hear you like the hammer. :) getting used to the heft? HS-learning from someone else is surefire way to learn how to do something, but not necessarily the best way. If you're just doing this as a hobby, I'm a huge fan of trial and error-sure it'll be frustrating, but you'll learn the most efficient way-for *you*. This is how I learned...I know10 ways to not make an axe, but 3 really good ways. After you've got a good grip on the concept, then go to someone else, and try out their way. Then you won't be set in stone a certain technique. nuff said. Aaron Oh thanks very much Aaron. That's very encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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