I bought this cheap hatchet and tried to put a scandi grind, but as the images show, I screw up. It's cutting better than with the factory grind, but the grind looks all uneven.
I don't have any power tools available, just a file and some whetstones.
The axe is made entirely from steel. And then it was plated with nickel to protect against corrosion and then further black powder coating on it will protect it much further.
The weight of the axe is 23kgs.
Length is 7ft
Widht is 20 inches
The handle will be black leather wrapped before I will ship it.
6ft steel pipe was used for the handle with a wall thickness of 5mm
I hope you guys like it
Hand forged 4.5 pound large double bit axe! This axe is hand forged from forklift tine, has a beautiful slim 32" hickory handle with a paduk palm swell and features a beautiful leather sheath. I absolutely love the way this axe came out. Making this made me want to make more double bits, even if it's double the work.
Here are a bunch of builds i have finished lately. Mostly custom mod throwers but there are a couple vintage collectibles in there too. My business is Hangman Axe Co. on FB and IG. You can see all of my work from the last decade there.
Hello r/axecraft ! I am no stranger to vintage tools as I routinely refinish vintage hand planes and chisels and such over on r/handtools , but this is my first time with an axe head. I found this guy at an antique mall over the weekend. It seems to be valuable, so I know enough not to clean it, but do you have any other tips? I will probably sell it but I’m wondering if I should try to wipe with oil or anything else? Does it look legit? Based on what I’ve been reading, it’s an early pre-1930ish model in a Connecticut pattern. Does that sound right? Any good links for reading up on the history? Thoughts on what I should list it for on eBay? I buy and sell a lot of handtools already over there so I’m comfortable with the percentage eBay takes. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
What do you guys think? I took a huge gamble, but I think it’s legit. 😇
Been trying to use my B&C more. It's a beautiful axe and definitely heirloom quality. It gets good cut depth (I think, I'm no ben Scott). Is the Maine Wedge pattern known to be sticky cause a lot of cuts were good and stuck. It's definitely my technique probably too. I'm not arborist. I just like sharp stuff.
I think I need to sharpen it to lower angle it doesn’t cut that well
I'm restoring an old Plumb axe, currently in a vinegar bath, and the cutting edge has a darker section that doesn't seen to be rust-related.
Does anything know what this might be?
My go-to axe for general use around the garden. West Germany stamped so at least 36 years old.
Anyone know what this is and if it’s worth a restoration?
Gambles Artisan 3 1/2 lb. Michigan. The six ridges might make it a 1960-1968 True Temper axe. (Even with cutting ridge channels, they still plowed up a fair bit of wood; not sure I'm a fan.) Surprisingly thin bit.
Have this ”axe” head with a very dull rounded edge, and you can cleary see that it was made by folding iron by the seems. Does anyone know more about an object like this?
One thing I'm not sure about is the number 42 is clearly visible and then below it maybe something like a 55 or F5 or FE something along those lines if any of it makes sense
4² Dandy on a Space Cadet 30" Octagonal haft. Zebrawood and Paduak wedge. Ground to 20⁰. Hoping to get out and buck this weekend. This is my grail. Thanks for looking!!