CB 52100 Hawk project

[JackHammer]

After reading just about every post in this particular forum I had to put together my own T-hawk project. I decided on using Craig Barr's 52100 heads but had to lose a few bids before I finally snagged a hammer pole and then a spike hawk. A call to House Handles and my hafts were on the way. I used Birchwood Casey's cold blue then 00 steel wool on the heads. Then I burned the hafts and mixed 1 part mahogany with 5 parts clear polyurethane and applied 3 coats over the last few days. I was hoping to take some pictures outside but haven't seen the sun for 2 days so had to use the flash indoors because I wanted to show them off. I also wanted a couple 22" hafts but could only find that length for CS heads and they're thicker than I need so I'll have to take them down. Hope you enjoy the pics.

 

[Mr. Sogetsu]

Looks pretty good! Have you thrown them yet?

 

[JackHammer]

I'm gonna try them out tomorrow. It's supposed to maybe reach 50 degrees.

 

[pullrich]

Sweet axes. I watch those come and go on Ebay, someday I'll pull the trigger and getone of my own. The work you did on the hafts really complements the Barr head.

 

[Dusty One]

Nice job ...........

 

[JackHammer]

After hundreds of throws and 3 sets of handles, they're still looking good. Probably outlast me!

 

[Square_peg]

A man after my own heart. Make something beautiful then take it out and use it. Right on!

 

[1066vik]

that poll hawk is a beaut!