broad axe bevel angle?

[gregsla]

anyone know what angle the bevel should be on a broad axe? The one i have has been re-sharpened and i didnt take a measurement before i started to re-profile the blade.

thanks,

G

 

[Square_peg]

25 to 30 degrees. I'd go closer to 30.

 

[Lieblad]

Sort of depends the wood its used on, But 25-30 deg is a good average.

 

[gregsla]

thanks, thats what i'll go with. going to print out some angle gauges now.

G