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Some very nice axes turning up here guys:thumbup:
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Ray, have you made anything in the range of a 24" handle?
I'm thinking that what I really need is a limbing axe, and it would be a real treat to see something like that from your shop, if you have any pictures handy.
I'm thinking that what I really need is a limbing axe, and it would be a real treat to see something like that from your shop, if you have any pictures handy.
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Ray, have you made anything in the range of a 24" handle?
I'm thinking that what I really need is a limbing axe, and it would be a real treat to see something like that from your shop, if you have any pictures handy.
Lorien, As of yet I have not made any axes that size. This is the only limber I have at this time:
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I meant 'tree' limbs!
Oh.........
Last year I bought a nice size chunk of O-1 from Chuck Richards with the intent of using it for the size ax you are looking for. It was 1" X 1 5/8" and I think 36" long. I figured I could get at least a 6" cutting edge without any problems and I'm sure my calculations were pretty close. This is where the CRS kicks in, I keep forgetting I'm 61 years old. It turns out I just couldn't move that steel by hand. I'm thinking I may go to a friends tomorrow or the next day and maybe make some damascus. If I remember I'll bring that chunk of steel along.
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Hey Ray,
What ever happened to the first one you posted... if you don't mind my asking?
And I still like the small one at the bottom... It was out of a piece of Damascus, wasn't it? And those handles - I love 'em still!!! :thumbup:
Gonna be at Eugene this year? If so, see ya there!
What ever happened to the first one you posted... if you don't mind my asking?
And I still like the small one at the bottom... It was out of a piece of Damascus, wasn't it? And those handles - I love 'em still!!! :thumbup:
Gonna be at Eugene this year? If so, see ya there!
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Hey Ray,
What ever happened to the first one you posted... if you don't mind my asking?
And I still like the small one at the bottom... It was out of a piece of Damascus, wasn't it? And those handles - I love 'em still!!! :thumbup:
Gonna be at Eugene this year? If so, see ya there!
Joe, I hope you know what happened to the first one unless you misplaced it. The little one is indeed damascus. I'll be looking forward to seeing you in Eugene!
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Very cool axes gentlemen! I got a real kick out of that.
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Dave, I think you need to stop playing and make some more.
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I have played with making them with damascus this is a little thrower I have stuck every time I have thrown it. OK all 3 times.
I just love throwing sharp objects at targets! This little fella looks just right
.So I think I just picked up one of Dan's axes. How do I find out more information about it?Here's a few pictures of a 3" double bit camp axe from my buddy, Dan Warren, JS of Bethel, NC. It is cast D2 with a nice curley maple handle.
Jim Treacy