I posted a question a few days back about the hatchet in the book "From the Den of the Old Bowhunter". I really like the idea of having one to carry, plus I wanted an excuse to make one.
I started forging one a few days ago and just now am getting some pics where I can post.
The first one is the bar of 5160 carbon steel
5/16 X 1 1/2 X 5 inches long
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The hardest part was getting the forging started. Trying to squish down the handle neck and bend the head over at the same time.
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Now, just refining the shape a little at a time. I skipped some heats, but mangaed to take enough pics to give the genaral idea. Plus it's hard to take photos of yourself and not get burnt.
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A little closer
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Now into the forge to thermocycle and prepare for annealing.
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I'll have more as I get the head sanded and start the handle. I am wanting to put a stag taper on it for the handle. More soon. Lin
Cool Lin can't wait.<><
Looks good! :thumbsup:
about how many hours to get it at that point? That is some nice work...
Get a tri-pod set auto-shot on your camera and push a button and get ready.... camera does the rest.
Can't wait to see finished!!!
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Lin, you are truly talented to make a from that little piece of metal. Can not wait to see more! :notworthy:
now thats awesome lin!
Awesome work Lin. After that thread on the broadhead axe I was wondering how long it would take one you talented craftsmen to make one. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I'll have some more pics soon. I have to be away for the weekend. Thanks
Lin
Awesome stuff! Can't wait for more pictures!
Very nice Lin. What type of handle material do you intend to use...never mind...you mentioned stag. Bringing one to Blade?
Bob
It looks great Lin!! Keep going!!
I sure wish that I could come work with you for a week or so, that is awsome Lin, can not wait to see the finished product. Dave
Hi Lin, I was wondering if you would make one to sell? Please pm or email me. gmasiuk@comcast.net
Thanks, Glen
I finally got another picture if the hatchet just before I started to assmeble it. The handle is a small piece of Sambar Stag taper and the bronze pieces will be on the front and back of the handle. Lin
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WOWZERS!!!!! LIN that is saweeeet! whats the dims?<><
very nice always amazed to see just a piece of steel turned into something neat and thats really neat!!! :clapper:
Thanks, I got the hatchet finished. Here is one Chuck Ward took today. The head and handle have a brushed finish. The Hatchet is about 9 1/4 inch long and the cutting edge is about 1 3/4 inch. I think it will weigh about 12-14 ounces, but have not weighed it. I'm going to have a sheath of sorts made for it too. Lin
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What a great looking piece, Lin. I bet Chet Stevenson would drool over that!!!!!!!
Awesome! Are you going to keep it and use it for yourself?
Thanks, I plan on taking it to Blade show in a couple of weeks and put it on my table.
Lin
Very, very nice as always Lin :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Sweet!
Very nice Lin!
As always very innovative :thumbsup: tippit
This is very nice work. Thankyou for the pics.
That, is the "cats pajamas"! Does anyone say that anymore besides me?
Thats beautifull work!!
Hey Linn,What thickness is that?Could I do something like that with 50" saw blade?Or would that be to narrow?
Later Kevin
Once again awesome work, Lin!
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that is one sweet hatchet. The only thing that would make it better if it were in my hands. Love it. You do great work. Brock :thumbsup:
Thanks guys. Kevin, yes you can make one from a saw blade. This one is about 1/4 inch plus thick at the head.
Lin
Lovely lines Lin :thumbsup: The flow the stag roll, through the shaft of the axe is a really nice touch. Like the butt detailing too. Hell, I like the whole darn thing! :biglaugh: