Sam Salvati Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hehe very well put Bryce, I like that. A long term goal I hope to begin soon is damascus, and that is definately a drop in the ocean . After my plumber's torch I moved to a 1970 era cast iron bibachi grill and coal, with a shop vac (6 foot flames scared the neighbors ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Masuk Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 hahaha, I always knew you had class sam where did you find that fancy bar-b-q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 I got it an an auction/estate sale, I think I only paid like 5$ for it. Here is some more pictures, it is all finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 WHAT?!?!!? You actually finished it. Real nice, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nice hawk Sam. I gotta say you shouldn't try the fearsome poses, you just look like too nice a guy. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nice hawk Sam. I gotta say you shouldn't try the fearsome poses, you just look like too nice a guy. Frosty I know ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Nice looking axe. Did you pre drill the ends of the slit before slitting and drifting or was it free hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Nope Doug it was just lined up when cold. I took the bar, the positioned the chisel, then tipped it up onto one corner and gave it a smack, then tipped it back flat, then tipped up on the other corner then gave it a smack, all while cold on soft steel. That allowed me a nice mark to set my slot punch into when I got the bar nice and hot. I will have a how-to up over the next two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 That seems like a much more simpler and more efficient way Sam. Can't wait to see the how-to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmercier Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Sam actually finishing anything is always a shocker =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 nice work ! have you tried the forge welded style yet? Ive been makeing tommahawks and axes for years and that is a good drifted eye! you might try (on the next one) to pull some metal down on the eye to form "ears".. it isnt easy but it really looks good and adds a bit to the stability of the axe head into the handle . have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feukair Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Very, Very cool Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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