Sam Salvati Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Made my first tomahawk today. Watched Modern Marvels on axes and finally got the urge to get my buttocks off the couch and go do some smithing. Forged from W1 square bar, the eye hole was slot punched with a slot punch I made from 4140 1 inch round bar, then I drifted it to shape (first time I ever made and used a slot punch too, worked out very well). Hardened in Park's, then draw tempered with a torch (will do a 400F temper for an hour or two when I get my temper tank up and running again). the handle still needs to have the wedge finished and the metal wedges added. Here is pictures: Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deker Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Looks good Sam! I need to get off my butt and start working on my first 'hawk...I've got 5160, 1050, and S7 hex bar just waiting..... -d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james G. Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Looks great sam have u tried it out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks guys! Deker, I was a bit intimidated I gotta say, the way I had been making eye holes was drilling a pilot hole the drifting it larger always left too little material for the eye, but using the slot punch made a HUGE difference, there is more than enough material for a nice strong sturdy eye. After solving the eye problem they are a hoot to make! James, i tried it out a little bit on some pine, but once I get it fully hafted I will try it out on some hardwood. Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telltolin Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 That's a mean looking chopper, sam! Nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane45 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Nice job! Looks like the French one(I think) from that show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrassett Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Looks awesome! Hard to believe its your first J Anderson R " Fools live to regret there words, wise men to regret there silence"- Will Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Young Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Nice, I hope my first one comes out even half that good. Aaron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDF Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Very good Sam, i like a lot the wrought finish! CIAO FROM ITALY Marco Di Francesco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ouellette Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Great job Sam! Now lets see another one Bob O "When I raise my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment, I will take vengeance upon mine enemies, and I will repay those who haze me. Oh, Lord, raise me to Thy right hand and count me among Thy saints." My Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Good one, Sam! Way to keep that punch centered. So, when are you gonna do a wrapped one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 (edited) Very good Sam, i like a lot the wrought finish! Thank you Marco! Everything you see except for the ground in edge as well as just a bit of profiling around the beard and the top edge was shaped by the hammer, so I like to leave it to show . Alan, you and Jake haveing that axe-gasm thread was a real inspiration and was very awesome, thanks. I don't know when I will try a wrapped one, I thought mono steel was intimidating!! But a wrapped wrought iron steel bit axe is one of my dream projects. Edited October 5, 2008 by Sam Salvati Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D. Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 That looks great Sam!! keep at the killer work man I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend" J.R.R. Tolkien www.CedarloreForge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks David! Gonna try a few more ornamental type ones with some hot chisel work, now I have the basics down. Also want to try a double bit one:D. Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew McKenzie Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 The eye looks amazing. Very clean and even. I'm very impressed. MacGyver is my patron saint. "There's nothing in the universe cold steel won't cut." -Conan of Cimmeria- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks M!!! Here is some more pictures, it is all finished! Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arno Gunther Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Nice tool! 'Salut' How do you tell a communist? Well, it's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It's someone who understands Marx and Lenin. -Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Potter Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Good work Ben Potter Bladesmith It's not that I would trade my lot Or any other man's, Nor that I will be ashamed Of my work torn hands- For I have chosen the path I tread Knowing it would be steep, And I will take the joys thereof And the consequences reap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 nice lookin tomahawk you got there Sam. I've been wanting to try and make one myself, keep it up. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Stagmer Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Good stuff. Nice shape one the head and the wood. "ART SHOULD HURT" www.BaltimoreKnife.com BKS' Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Salvati Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Thanks guys! nice lookin tomahawk you got there Sam. I've been wanting to try and make one myself, keep it up. Ahh man Neil, you said it now you gotta do one that woud be awesome. Let not the swords of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil gagnon Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 got two forge folded katanas i'm working on perhaps after that. "One who is samurai must before all things" Keep constantly in mind, by day and by night. the fact that he has to die... -Dai Doji Yuzon- 16th Century http://sites.google.com/site/canadianliveblade/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlai Stein Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Wow! Now you've finished 3 pieces I'm impressed. Kidding aside, you did an awesome job on that axe. Keep it up. Adlai Klatu Baratta Necktie! Macabee Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortdog Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 That's friggin' lovely, man! I argee that the eye is very clean and well done. I also love the overall shape and symmetry of the whole. What's up with the above the habd swell on the handle. Is that an index? It looks kinda cool. Keep up the good work! Hammering away at reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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