scottyp74 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I finished this last night not the best but not the worst i think. Here are the pics from start finish. I might make it a slitter i dont know yet. i hjave to put a handle in it and see how it works on splitting small wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Olson Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Awesome. Did you heat treat it. If so what was your process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Looks like a kindling splitter to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 At that size, looks like a hot cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Nice hot cut. A slitter is a little different beast but you got the moves all you need is the form.One thing that needs improvement is the alignment of the striking end with the working end. Visualize the impact force from the hammer striking the tool. The energy WILL take the most direct route through the tool to the work. The struck end needs to be as centered on a straight line to the center of the working end as possible. In this case the reshaped pein and the center of the cutting edge.As forged this hot cut's struck end is lined up on the top 1/3 of the blade. It's not a huge thing, this one will work a treat but it's something to keep in mind for your next struck (top) tool.Well done. Frosty The Lucky. Edited September 18, 2015 by Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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