mike-hr Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 It was 2 weeks before Christmas and I get a call from a lady that doesn't know what to get her husband for a present, but she knows he wants a hand made small axe. I had never made one on the fold and weld style, but I found a nice tutorial by Gerald Boggs on the Mark Aspery youtube channel. Off I went to the shop, and by golly, it worked. I made this one yesterday to keep the muscle memory alive. I messed with Geralds dimensions a bit to make a smaller eye that I already have drifts for. To be honest, I'd rather punch and drift a hole in solid stock, the drifting process on the wrapped style threatens to peel the forge weld apart, and often succeeds. They do have a cool factor though. I inserted a spring steel bit into the cutting edge, and etched it a bit. the dissimilar metals add to the nifty look. After hardening, I did the mandrel eye temper to get some colors, and finished with Renaissance wax. Thanks for doing that video, Gerald, the husband was all kinds of happy, and I got some cash for Christmas cheer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grammer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Very cool axe mike-hr I'd be a happy camper if I got that for Xmas too great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 Gerald, I just drifted it so it would use my goto handle, 24-28oz machinist handle. I buy them in case lots and try to use them on everything I make, so all my hammers feel the same to my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman C.B. Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Looks good Mike ....Gonna hafta see you some time soon, been awhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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