Zachary Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I made a couple billets of Damascus to see if I could do it so then I had to make something with it! It’s wrapped and welded with a bit of a little different pattern welded in so the weld isn’t running down the cutting edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedCustoms Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Very nice. I like the low layer count on axes and hammers. I think it's much more visually striking than the fine lines of the higher layer count. Show us another photo when you get it handled. Any thoughts on handle material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 I like the lower layer counts personally as well. I have some curly maple handles as well as an osage orange handle coming I’ll have to see which I like best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavpilot2k Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Beautiful work! Truly! That pattern is striking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Boggs Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Looks nice. It looks like you did the asymmetrical eye weld, very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 I’m not brushed up on my terminology but this was folded in half and welded. Then I used a slightly different pattern and welded a bit in the end yet so the weld wouldn’t be running down the middle of the cutting edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Very, very nice design and execution! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 That is beautifully done. the profile is just the way I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Boggs Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 On 7/3/2018 at 2:35 PM, Zachary said: I’m not brushed up on my terminology but this was folded in half and welded. Then I used a slightly different pattern and welded a bit in the end yet so the weld wouldn’t be running down the middle of the cutting edge My mistake, it looked like you had folded and welding the eye from one end, same way Jame Austin does with his Viking axes. However you did it, it looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaverNZ Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 That looks really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Here are some finished pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 That is a beautiful finished tomahawk. For years I've made tomahawks and pipe tomahawks out of cast heads. Try aquafortis and heat on the next curly maple handle you make. It will make the tiger stripes really pop. For a finish after sanding, also try polishing the whole handle with a piece of brown paper back. The bag will put an incredibly smooth final sanding on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 I’ve seen that I may have to get some and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 It's super easy to work with. You just apply it and then use a heat gun on low to heat it up. You have to use 00 steel wool in between applications to knock down the whiskers as some of the grain will raise a bit. As long as you follow the directions that come with it you'll be happy with the outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zrognak Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 This is beautiful awezome stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Gorgeous! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templehound Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP500 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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