loneronin Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I found a 700gr hatchet in a market that had an elongated and teardrop "eye" for the handle with a beatiful shape. I took it with the idea of modifying it and obtaining a bearded one with the addition of a steel beard obtained from the leafspring of a truck thick enough to be forged. then I cut away a piece of the bevel of the purchased axe and soldered the leafspring. then I forged the new bevel, reshape the profile, heat treated and sharpening it. with a nice piece of walnut I made the curved handle and with a piece of lthick eather a sheath to protect the edge (and myself). for those who want more details I also made a video of the various steps: https://youtu.be/nLGkLhjUa_k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I think the translation was a bit off as I believe soldered actually is supposed to be welded. I know that Spanish uses the same term, soldado, (from soldar), for both. Italian is probably similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loneronin Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 thanks for the correction Thomas. my english is not so good actually! I changed the word but you are right. it should be "welded". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I worked in Mexico; right on the border with the USA for 6 years. I am very familiar with language issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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