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Broad Ax Repair?


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A friend gave me this old damaged Ax.  I would like to restore it.  Thinking I need to cut out the damaged inlay section and forge weld in a new piece...probably 1070 steel.  Any suggestions before I embark?  Is repair of this going to be folly?

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As far as I know, replacing the high carbon steel bit in a forged axe was a common repair for the local smith back in the days before mass production.  This axe is certainly a candidate, but if you plan on doing the repair I would remove all the existing HC steel down to the mild or wrought axe blank.  Clean thoroughly and forge weld on a replacement.  Hopefully you are a proficient forge welder, as that will be a rather large weld in an area that will undergo quite a bit of stress.  Then a full heat treatment will be in order. 

Looks like there might be some damage to the eye as well.  Are you planning on working on that also? 

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Thank you for the prompt response Latticino.  I don't think I am up to replacing the entire 12 inch section with a forge weld.  I don't think I can get proper heat full length.  Might be best to set this project aside until I get more experience.

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