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Finished sanding my handle that I made a couple weeks ago. Just how the hell does one avoid peel outs on hickory? The edge of the sand paper snagged and caused this. Pretty disappointed but otherwise happy with my handle.
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I’ll polish one up as you described, I’ve used the same method on titanium panels on F-15’s. My only hang up is I don’t like sanding away Maker’s marks on metal tools, especially axes.You could really up the finish of the bit if you wanted too (PSP-style) to a mirror finish. Get on eBay & buy a hook & loop (velcro) sanding pad with a bunch of sanding discs from 80/120/240/320/400/600/800/1200/2000/3000 grits, they are fairly cheap like 5 bucks a set delivered from P.R.C and start with a file/angle grinder to take off any burrs/lips on edges then starting at 80 grit work through all the grits until your at 1000-3000. Then use a felt polishing pad with fine abrasive compound to polish followed by just polish. This serves no practical purpose other than to make your bit silky smooth and gleam a perfect mirror finish you can see your face in like a mirror. I've done it and it looks pretty cool and feels so soft and smooth. The $500 racing bits are usually finished like this but you can do it better than they do if you wish. Quality high carbon steel is a pleasure to finish. The only problem you have then is what PSP's have is that the last thing you'll want to do with this pristine artifact is belt it into rounds of dry hardwood.
Adirondack Bat Co. has switched to hard Maple because of the ash borer beetle killing off white ash trees up here. Don’t see why it wouldn’t work for an axe handle.I just cut some hard maple. Anyone ever use maple for a handle? Pretty straight branch.
How much for axe #1? It’s a Kelly correct?Just done four more , run out of handles now
How much for axe #1? It’s a Kelly correct?
What is axe number 2 and how much?Just done four more , run out of handles now
What is axe number 2 and how much?
The Collins I picked up yesterday cleaned up nice after an 18 hour soak.
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I plan on it yes. I have to get handles done for a couple others then I’ll get to work on it.Yes that has come up good will you handle it soon
I plan on it yes. I have to get handles done for a couple others then I’ll get to work on it.
I ordered
http://www.madsens1.com/PDF/17catonlne.pdf
The 36” single bit curved, for this
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253203689332
I hope it’s right....