I was messin around in the shop and needed some thicker material for a medium sized axe. So I tried this.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8120/8628883640_0902ecf107_z.jpg)
I really like RR spikes for their material. Not for blades but for nice clean stock. I needed something about 1 1/4 square and 5 inches for this axe. Looking back I would have flattened it a little making it about 1 X 1 3/4 and used the material to better advantage. It would have enabled me to make this head in more of an Axe shape instead of looking like a hawk. The edge is a little over 3 inches and it is gonna be a good one.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8520/8628884278_b84791bc76_z.jpg)
If you look close along the edge, you can see the where the bit is welded.
I love the rail road!!
Nice, Lin.
sweet! does it have a different material for the core?
Thanks. Yes, Matt, if you mean the bit. It's 5160.
Nice work! Really like the design.
Nice looking hatchet. Good choice of reading material too :thumbsup:
Darcy
Classic...I love everything you post. This post reminds me of my grandad, as he always had a sharp hatchet hanging by the fireplace and a Louis L'amour book next to his reading chair. :)
Lamour is one of my favorites. I grew up on em. I consider that a compliment Curt. Thanks.
ok thanks, wasnt sure about terminology. Good stuff as always Lin.