PederVisti Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hello, I just got done with my new forge, and decided the maiden voyage should be an axe of course It started out as a bit of 20x40x100mm mild steel for the body, and 52100 for the business end. I notched the cutting insert ala James Austin (Thanks a bunch btw!), which made welding much easier.The eye was slit and drifted, but one of these days i have to try an assymetric wrap instead (when i build up the skill/courage) I found that my new forge would not stand a chance getting to a welding heat, so i had to do the weld in my old coal forge. I have since then upgraded my burner and some blower piping, and now it's good to go The weight is 460 grams and it has an edge length of 85mm Now i just need to go fetch some ash for the handle. Any input would be appreciated Best regards Peder Visti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Hebbard Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Nice shape on that one! One of these days...(Sigh!) To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.H.Graham Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Excellent axe, they look so good raw like that. Very nice shape. Randal www.rhgraham.simpl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PederVisti Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thank you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Longmire Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Christianson Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well Done! Troy Allen Christianson is NOT a "Licensed Bladesmith" so you may treat his posts with the contempt they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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