SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[stikine]

What wood-working tools are you guys using to fit the handle to the axe head?

As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I picked up a few old Kelly True Tempers and Plumbs. Found a few new handles with good grain orientation and bombed out on the fitment.

I'm not a woodworker, so I tried fitting the handle with a horseshoeing rasp and an orbital sander. No dice.

What are you guys using to "plane" the wood down on the handle?

I really like these Shinto rasps. They have a coarse and a fine side you can use depending on your finish needs.

 

[JT78]

I use a spoke shave and a belt sander to shape the wood to fit the axe head eye. I also have started to thin the handles towards the end for a better grip.

 

[Kerfed]

https://theworkingaxes.com/

I need one of these to go with my genuine Norlund

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Check out Snow and Neally

 

[RI Chevy]

Last 2 I purchased have been Council Tool. Excellent value. Solid tools.

 

[species8472]

Recent purchase one very nice 5 star.

 

[JT78]

Just finished this 5# Sager she is a beautiful Brute

 

[ajschainsaws]

What wood-working tools are you guys using to fit the handle to the axe head?

As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I picked up a few old Kelly True Tempers and Plumbs. Found a few new handles with good grain orientation and bombed out on the fitment.

I'm not a woodworker, so I tried fitting the handle with a horseshoeing rasp and an orbital sander. No dice.

What are you guys using to "plane" the wood down on the handle?

iam still pretty much the same as you I got a 10” vertical bandsaw for getting a
Basic handle shape and for cutting wedges
6 blacksmith rasps ranging form 1” to 2” and new too dull sharpness
Half round rasp hack saw blades and 4.5” grinder and plenty of sand paper
And a sharp pocket knife

 

[ajschainsaws]

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Anyone have a bigger brother to one of these? It's a 1lbz10oz Genuine Norlund. I'm thinking I could make a trade for one of my handmade knives for one possibly??? I've look and searched, but have had no luck here and ones I've seen on Ebay have had an angle grinder taken to them.

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I had a full set of norlund axes but traded them for a hefty selection of double bits from California

 

[ajschainsaws]

Just finished this 5# Sager she is a beautiful Brute View attachment 281571

great job on that axe it looks fantastic

 

[ajschainsaws]

Recent purchase one very nice 5 star.

that’s a fantastic score you get your hands on some wonderful axe heads

 

[species8472]

that’s a fantastic score you get your hands on some wonderful axe heads

Thanks. I pick and choose the ones I need now. Need to be full heads. I pass on heaps of other axes these days.

 

[CR888]

Never cut with an Arkiva 5*, there quite expensive new. Look similar to Dandenong in shape/pattern. Nice score.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Thanks. I pick and choose the ones I need now. Need to be full heads. I pass on heaps of other axes these days.

You must have a nice collection never seen a 5* before

 

[ajschainsaws]

Never cut with an Arkiva 5*, there quite expensive new. Look similar to Dandenong in shape/pattern. Nice score.

Dandenong is a name I’ve never heard off before

 

[ajschainsaws]

Heres a german Rhine style head sorted out a beech handle for this one

 

[ajschainsaws]

I will get it finished up tomorrow

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice AJ

 

[ajschainsaws]

Nice AJ

Thanks Jeff getting back into making up axes again

 

[RI Chevy]

I like it! [emoji106][emoji482]

 

[Absolution]

Hopefully I'll have a new axe for my modest collection this upcoming week. Mainly wanted it for the heavier head and short fat handle.

At $200 for the axe alone I got high expectations let's hope it doesn't fall flat on its face.