I like it for you did not make a shiny and pretty wall hanger and made it a working tool. You have shown your skills hanging an axe which is a rare quality among so called axe restorers these days. Admire your work.
That is one of the best axe restoration videos I have seen. The work is authentic, not overdone, and what a great outcome. I especially liked the way you measured the depth of the wedge, first time I have seen that. And the finish on the blade, the whetstones like a Japanese chef's knife. Is that a Plumb axe?
@alanpilkington6223 thanks Alan, this head was unstamped, but based on the ridges inside the eye and remnants of red paint, I deduced it to being a Kelly Woodslasher. I have a lot of other axes, but this one still sees a large amount of use. It does everything well, and is light enough to carry and swing all day without a second thought.
File sharpening is the best! Spoke shave and drawknife are a great combo for fitting the head. Also, using the hack saw blade to measure the kerf and the wedge...Very nice job. One question - I can hardly ever get the wedge in all the way; it usually stops well before the bottom of the kerf - any tips?
I measure the width of the wedge to the width of the kerf, making sure that it has enough room to push the excess material above the head to either side before reaching the bottom. I also lather it in BLO before hammering it home, which provides lubrication for the wedge on the way down.
I like it for you did not make a shiny and pretty wall hanger and made it a working tool. You have shown your skills hanging an axe which is a rare quality among so called axe restorers these days. Admire your work.
That is one of the best axe restoration videos I have seen. The work is authentic, not overdone, and what a great outcome. I especially liked the way you measured the depth of the wedge, first time I have seen that. And the finish on the blade, the whetstones like a Japanese chef's knife. Is that a Plumb axe?
@alanpilkington6223 thanks Alan, this head was unstamped, but based on the ridges inside the eye and remnants of red paint, I deduced it to being a Kelly Woodslasher. I have a lot of other axes, but this one still sees a large amount of use. It does everything well, and is light enough to carry and swing all day without a second thought.
That is a beautiful axe!! Nice job man!! Keep going!!👌👍✌😊😇
Thank you very much!
Very good work 👍👍👍🤘
Thank you very much!
Tolle Arbeit 👍 Gruß Franz
Awesome👍
So nice! Can you tell me what the weight of the head is and how long the handle is?
Thank you! The head weighs 2 1/4 pounds, and the handle is 28" long.
File sharpening is the best! Spoke shave and drawknife are a great combo for fitting the head. Also, using the hack saw blade to measure the kerf and the wedge...Very nice job. One question - I can hardly ever get the wedge in all the way; it usually stops well before the bottom of the kerf - any tips?
Thank you!
I measure the width of the wedge to the width of the kerf, making sure that it has enough room to push the excess material above the head to either side before reaching the bottom. I also lather it in BLO before hammering it home, which provides lubrication for the wedge on the way down.
Nice!
Thank you!
That handle could had been saved. 😮
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