J W Bennett Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Been in a tool making mood the last few days. Started on a bowl adz today. I have made them from claw hammers and brick hammers but I wanted to forge one from scratch. This started out as 7" of 1-1/8" square disk axle. I am still undecided as to whether I should use a wooden handle or a metal one with wood grips riveted on so I can curve it to my liking. Any way it has a ways to go but I thought I'd throw it out here for comments/suggestions. I do have a couple of woodworkers/bowl choppers coming on Friday to critique it and help me refine it. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momatt Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hmmm, since you already drew the neck down, it seems an eye is out. If you forge out the bottom and put scales on it might be an interesting piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Oh, I think he could punch that thick section he has left and still make a usable adz out it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Looking at that parent stock, I wonder if you couldn't work it like an axe and do an asymmetric eye weld? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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