Hatchet drift

[LongRifle]

Does anyone know where to get a hatchet drift?

I have been condering forging a hawk drift to shape, but I would prefer to buy one already made . The hawk drifts I've seen are all a little too round for a hatchet, I am looking for something a little more egg shaped. If it comes down to it I guess I'll make one myself .

Thanks for the help guys.

Matt

 

[peter nap]

Matt, I make all mine. It doesn't take more than a few minutes and I have one in every shape and size I want.

The only real tip I can give you is to forge to general shape and then for the rounded sides to the point, use a slack belt grinder like a el-cheapo 1X30 with no platen. You can knock out the rounds and grind your taper all at once.

 

[Mark Williams]

Jut dont try to forge one from A-2.

 

[LongRifle]

Thanks guys. Guess I'll just make my own. Peter, did you use mild steel or 4140 or something similar? Thanks.