I was splitting kindling on a rock in the ground since that was honestly the best/closest option at the time and well you see what happened. Will I need to go at it with a grinder or file or will my 400/240 grit puck be enough to get it done?
First time rehanging an axe! One thing id do different next time is to tune the wedge better to fit into the eye, other than that, everything went pretty smooth.
Best way but also economic way for someone not wanting to blow the cost of an axe on sharpening equipment.
A pair of Hand forged trapper tomahawks, hand forged from forklift tine with hickory handle and cool leather collars and sheaths each. I loved making these and hope to make more in the
Future.
Some say that people in this group may have knowledge about the origins of my axe. So far I’ve been unable to find anything like it.
It’s a 5lb oddity.
Might need to swap out.
True temper on a homemade ash handle. Finished with a homemade paste wax.
Calm, cool, quiet morning to get into nearby woods between a creek and some power lines. The utility clears its right-of-way, dropping or throwing some cuts into the woods as well as creating some standing-dead or part-dead trunks.
Only wood I know of in the north Texas area harder than Osage orange is the inland version of live oak, escarpment oak. Cross-grain chopping through some of the dried bois d'arc heartwood was a test of the elm handle and wedging on that Connecticut. Nothing moved or shattered, so, success, so far.
Longest pieces are 60" and mostly straight, so a bow stave is very tempting. A few axe handles should be possible, too.
Hey everyone,
Picked up this unmarked axe of unknown origin from my dad’s tool box. It has some pitting that I’m planning to clean up, but I’m trying to figure out what handle length would work best for it.
It feels a bit large for a typical hatchet, so I was thinking of turning it into a small chopping axe for camping/light work. Does that sound reasonable, or is it too big even for that?
Also, the head seems a bit damaged. I managed to get it hair-shaving sharp using diamond stones and a hone, but the apex feels a little weird/off. I’m not sure if the edge will hold up once I start using it. Should I take it to a professional to have it reprofiled, or is it something I can fix myself?
Any advice on handle length, intended use, or fixing the edge would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!”
I have this mortising axe that needs a handle, I am thinking a shorter one, perhaps 20”- 24”
What do you think?
This thing sharpened like a dream!
What do you guys and gals do to care for the wood? Is Mineral Oil okay to use or should I just leave it?
I acquired this cleaver about five years ago from an enthusiast specializing in the excavation and restoration of vintage bladed weapons. It was originally discovered underground; the wooden handle had long since rotted away, but the blade itself survived the test of time.
The craftsmanship is remarkable. This is genuine hand-forged steel. Incredibly, I haven’t had to sharpen it once since the day I bought it, despite frequent use for butchering meat. It remains razor-sharp to this day.
The only trade-off is the maintenance—typical for high-carbon forged steel. It demands care: after every use, it must be washed immediately, dried thoroughly, and coated with oil to prevent rust. It’s a "high-maintenance" tool, but its performance and history make it worth every bit of effort.
Bought a couple axes on Facebook marketplace yesterday and the seller threw in this older hatchet as well. Weight is ~1.25lbs and the cheeks have a nice slight convex. The stamp reads "C.W. Meador" which I'm pretty sure is just an owner's mark. There may be faint traces of a marker's mark on the bottom eye that I cannot make out. Inside of the eye is slightly ridged. There were 19 nails (and no wedge) securing the head to the haft! Some are square cut nails, so I suspect the vintage of the hatchet is reasonably old. Any ideas?
my grandpa recently passed and this was an axe he had. I was just wondering what kind of axe this is, or what brand it is. (I know nothing about axes) The only inscription I see is "F1" on the side.