Resurrected ax properly hung. My first one

[bert0168]

Not sure if this belongs here or not but this area of the forum inspired me to do it so that's why it's here. Move it if necessary.

3# Kelly Works Tru-Temper Perfect Jersey ax found in a basement with no handle. I have been looking for a proper ax to use to drive wedges. I saw the post with the link to "An Ax To Grind" http://www.pcta.org/pdf/an_ax_to_grind.pdf

Trued up the poll and all the edges and pound marks, shaped the handle and sanded all the varnish off. I still have to oil the handle. I tried to pick a good piece of wood and got the grain right but missed the bit of heart wood. Oh well, when this one breaks I'll have had the practice. I wanted a 32" but had to settle for a 36" handle.

Sorry, no before pictures, lets just say it wasn't being used properly :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Wilson_tree]

Nice work! The axe head looks like a tool that is ready to go to work. Those 36 inch handles are just too long. Try a 32 and you will be much happier. This handle just needs fitting and sanding:
Link Handle Bent Single Bit Axe Handle 32" - Southern States

That cover is pretty neat looking. Is it laminate and wood? Enjoy.

 

[AT sawyer]

I find the draw filing technique one that can get a scary sharp edge on an axe. If you treat it like a chisel and put a very fine secondary bevel on the edge, it will hold up better in hardwoods. Below link is to my crew's semi-defunct website. The info is still good though:

axes

 

[bert0168]

I find the draw filing technique one that can get a scary sharp edge on an axe. If you treat it like a chisel and put a very fine secondary bevel on the edge, it will hold up better in hardwoods. Below link is to my crew's semi-defunct website. The info is still good though:

axes

Thanks for the link, good info there.

That is some crazy ax sharpening steps! I don't think I would want to put my ax to wood after all that work. :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[bert0168]

Nice work! The axe head looks like a tool that is ready to go to work. Those 36 inch handles are just too long. Try a 32 and you will be much happier. This handle just needs fitting and sanding:
Link Handle Bent Single Bit Axe Handle 32" - Southern States

That cover is pretty neat looking. Is it laminate and wood? Enjoy.

I know about the 32". It's what I wanted but 36" was what was available locally. My next handle will be 32.

The cover is oak and 1/4" ply sides with brass screws and a buckle and strap from I don't know where.

Just stuff I had laying around and figured after spending a couple of hours sharpening it, I better make something to cover it.

 

[bitzer]

You could cut 4" off pretty easily. Not to be an ass, but you may want to get your eyes checked if you missed that heartwood. Nice lookin axe head though!

 

[bert0168]

You could cut 4" off pretty easily. Not to be an ass, but you may want to get your eyes checked if you missed that heartwood. Nice lookin axe head though!

It wasn't an eyes thing. I didn't miss it, I forgot that there shouldn't be any in the handle.

I'll do better next time, I promise.

 

[AT sawyer]

That's the one (and biggest) problem with buying a handle online -- you get what they send you. I have spend countless hours picking my way through a rack of warped, poorly grained hardware store handles to find the one "good" handle in stock. And even then it's often the best of the worst.

 

[Ax-man]

Good thread, I like that ax you ressurected. I enjoyed the link to An Ax to Grind. Very informative. I don't collect axes but we have a ton of them around here.

 

[bert0168]

That's the one (and biggest) problem with buying a handle online -- you get what they send you. I have spend countless hours picking my way through a rack of warped, poorly grained hardware store handles to find the one "good" handle in stock. And even then it's often the best of the worst.

That's pretty much what happened here. I spent 20 min picking through the 8 or 10 handles they had to get the 'best' one there. Most failed the grain requirement right away.

It's even a Link handle, which I thought was supposed to be pretty good.

What do I know?

 

[WETWILLIEWET]

Head haning

Does not look to bad for heart wood. If it ever fails you can carve your own handle. There is a couple places on the net that sell Amish made rough blank handles. I agree with most people a wedgin axe does need a scalpel edge, just a semi sharp edge.

 

[Guido Salvage]

Does not look to bad for heart wood. If it ever fails you can carve your own handle. There is a couple places on the net that sell Amish made rough blank handles. I agree with most people a wedgin axe does need a scalpel edge, just a semi sharp edge.

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[PitchMonkey]

Forest Service Ax Video

An Ax to Grind Part 1 - YouTube

 

[wampum]

An Ax to Grind Part 1 - YouTube

Nice post Hillbillyredneck,and your 4 or5 other alias's,sorry you will not be around long enough to enjoy it.

 

[bert0168]

Nice post Hillbillyredneck,and your 4 or5 other alias's,sorry you will not be around long enough to enjoy it.

How does he keep getting in here?

 

[wampum]

How does he keep getting in here?

We tried something new,hopefully this will stop him.Lets see if he posts again.

 

[dingeryote]

I find the draw filing technique one that can get a scary sharp edge on an axe. If you treat it like a chisel and put a very fine secondary bevel on the edge, it will hold up better in hardwoods. Below link is to my crew's semi-defunct website. The info is still good though:

axes

Thanks for the link! Good info.

Got a couple Barn sale Axes to fuss with when things get boring in the barn, and that info will come in handy.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote