February 11, 20206 yr Author Yes that was the case, and every time I tried to fix it it got tighter and tighter.
February 17, 20206 yr Author Got a request for a dadao. Going to make half dozen and see if it’s something I can do. Shooting for 4.5 lb or so. Learning as I go but have been doing my research. Using leaf spring 5/32 x 3”
February 17, 20206 yr Wow, way to go.. Thats some serious hammer work.. Well done.. Which hammer is your main drawing down hammer?
February 17, 20206 yr Author My new favorite is the 2.5lb I made but I used the 4lb for most of this. Was tempted to used the 8lb warwood but never did switch
February 17, 20206 yr Author 3 hours so far. Some serious pounding today. Proud to say I’m about 99% sure not a single cold shunt. Was very carful not to get the thick spot on the edge folds! Rotate more and keep those edges clean. Got some big ss for hand guard and pomel
February 17, 20206 yr Author From what I’m finding they have a large range from 1.5lbs to over 6lbs. Most being 3-5. Customer wants 4.5lb but I plan todo a few around 3lb to see if it’s better. I do know the balance should be forward the hand guard. It’s a chopping weapon designed for slower short movements. This video was was the best I could find on explaining its design requirements
February 19, 20206 yr Author I’m not sure. Yet. Probably oak with leather wrap. This one is just one of my practice peace’s so I’ll probably keep it myself.
February 19, 20206 yr Well, I bet it'll be great. I'll get a blade of some sort done one of these days
February 20, 20206 yr Author I think your blades have been great cgl. How far are you from Fort Worth? I’m hoping to go visit my cousins down there and do a hog hunt. If your close enough I’d love to swing by and visit when I do. Maybe bring ya a hammer
February 20, 20206 yr Author Awesome that’s the direction of my cousins farm. Probably won’t be till October or November
February 20, 20206 yr We will probably be here unless we find some land in the meantime. But it'll probably be in the same general area if we can. If you have time, you're invited to work together in my shop if you'd like. It ain't much, but it gets me by
February 27, 20206 yr Author Finished fitting the hand guard. Seems a bit long now that’s its mounted
February 27, 20206 yr You can either cut it down (faster and easier) or make another one that's smaller (safer, if you decide that the longer one was better after all).
February 27, 20206 yr Author May as well just make a smaller one since I have the tooling now. Still working on the pomel ran out of fuel about half way through drifting it to size. Going to have to make some wood chisel’s to finish the handle. Thank you Jennifer and John
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