A2 66rc 3.5 Pounds 15 DPS Axe Chops Blue Gum

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

For fun however what possible is interesting...

A2 66rc 3.5 lbs Axe, 7.5 DPS Cheek Bevel, Edge sharpened 15 DPS
Chops Blue Gum *warning: out-of-shape breathing*

 

[Ugaldie]

Great video, metalworking and specially heat treatment

If you let me make a suggestion, shorten the handle you’ll work more easily.

Regards

 

[Azula Gun Holsters]

Enjoyed the video. Axe looks sharp. Where is the location ?

 

[jfk1110]

 

[John A. Larsen]

Enjoyed the video. Axe looks sharp. Where is the location ?

Blue Gum is in Australia. Some introduced into California, but that looks like Australia to me. John

 

[SharpBits]

His profile says California.

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

Great video, metalworking and specially heat treatment

If you let me make a suggestion, shorten the handle you’ll work more easily.

Regards

Thanks. Agreed. 28"-30" works much better.

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

Enjoyed the video. Axe looks sharp. Where is the location ?

Santa Barbara, California

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

Sorry for not replying sooner, somehow I didn't received notifications.

Well, here is an axe in extreme (i.e. not practical) steel

 

[Ugaldie]

I'm impressed with your heat treating skills. I didn't expect the bit to stand that beating.

Looking at the bit, that axe has a pruning geometry, a good one, but not a felling geometry and by no means a splitting one. If you want it to cut better, make it wider.

Regards

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

I'm impressed with your heat treating skills. I didn't expect the bit to stand that beating.

Looking at the bit, that axe has a pruning geometry, a good one, but not a felling geometry and by no means a splitting one. If you want it to cut better, make it wider.

Regards

This bit fits onto ColdSteel Trailboss axe - see part 1 video. It's already wider and taller, any larger geometry could make this axe awkward. I am working on 4.7lbs chopping(+ light split) axe, test soon.

 

[Ugaldie]

I'm referring to the bit angle BluntCut MetalWorks


Source, Ben Scott

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

I'm referring to the bit angle BluntCut MetalWorks


Source, Ben Scott

Well, this 2.5# hybrid designed with thin lower cheek(for high penetration) and convex mid cheek (for wedging - clear chips). In part II, this axe did very well limbing w/o sticky.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

How is blue gum as a handle material....?
Looks like you have many lifetimes supply.
Great video, looking forward to more

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

How is blue gum as a handle material....?
Looks like you have many lifetimes supply.
Great video, looking forward to more

Natural Blue Gum is brittle and will crack. Not sure, stabilized will/can prevent cracking, beside wood grain is boring Tiete rosewood is as boring but very stable for handle/etc.

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

D2 65rc, 4.7 pounds axe 16 degrees bevel, Edge: 15 dps with 16dps micro

Hybrid (added convex cheek for chips clearing) axe chops seasoned Blue Gum

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Nice addition of the chip breaker!

 

[BluntCut MetalWorks]

Nice addition of the chip breaker!

Thanks

 

[Square_peg]

I'm impressed with your heat treating skills. I didn't expect the bit to stand that beating.

Looking at the bit, that axe has a pruning geometry, a good one, but not a felling geometry and by no means a splitting one. If you want it to cut better, make it wider.

Regards

Yes, 66RC seems unlikely to survive cutting a hard knot.

 

[Square_peg]

D2 65rc, 4.7 pounds axe 16 degrees bevel, Edge: 15 dps with 16dps micro

Hybrid (added convex cheek for chips clearing) axe chops seasoned Blue Gum

That's some interesting axe science you're doing there. I applaud you.