Remzy's Axe & Old Tools Restorations (PIC heavy)

FortyTwoBlades said:
Even moderately hardened steel can move a surprising amount cold if done with care. :)

Very nice work with the plate--I've been meaning to make some of those for my personal axes, not so much for preventing overstrike damage (which seems to be the concern with most folks) but for preventing damage when splitting from when the split decides to veer off in strange ways. What gauge did you use, and was it just hardware store sheet, or...?
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Let some air out of that inflated ego of your's please. Overstrikes happen to any and all of us.
 
300Six said:
Let some air out of that inflated ego of your's please. Overstrikes happen to any and all of us.
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I dont see where what he posted is inferring he has an over inflated ego, he was just stating why he would want the plate.....? What am I missing?
 
300Six said:
Let some air out of that inflated ego of your's please. Overstrikes happen to any and all of us.
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My goodness--how vitriolic. You totally didn't understand what I was saying. I was stating that the reason most folks express interest in having a collar of some kind or another (whether steel, cord, leather...whatever) on an axe is as a defense against overstrikes. The reason why I'm interested in collars is as defense against gouging to the neck of the handle when splitting, which is a rather different reason than typically voiced. Leather or cord provide impact mitigation with overstrikes but get chewed to hell by the kind of circumstance I'm talking about--hence the desire to make some steel ones.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
My goodness--how vitriolic. You totally didn't understand what I was saying. I was stating that the reason most folks express interest in having a collar of some kind or another (whether steel, cord, leather...whatever) on an axe is as a defense against overstrikes. The reason why I'm interested in collars is as defense against gouging to the neck of the handle when splitting, which is a rather different reason than typically voiced. Leather or cord provide impact mitigation with overstrikes but get chewed to hell by the kind of circumstance I'm talking about--hence the desire to make some steel ones.
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Yep. +1002
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
--I've been meaning to make some of those for my personal axes, not so much for preventing overstrike damage (which seems to be the concern with most folks) but for preventing damage when splitting from when the split decides to veer off in strange ways.
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You can eliminate that danger by always striking on the near side of the round.

I've experienced what you're talking about. A strike in the middle or on the far side of the round when the split gives easily and the bit instantly buries itself. But the split runs away from the haft and the haft suffers an impact.

Always striking the near side of the round prevents that.
 
I know it does, but like 300six said, these things happen. It's insurance, not because it happens every time. :)

Also it doesn't only happen with runaway splits--it also happens on some deep splits in wavy grain when you have to pound your way through, and the way the wood wants to walk its way off the bit results in the wood pinching back onto the handle. Always something you want to avoid when possible, but, again, it happens. :o
 
Hey guys, been a while since I posted anything, swamped with life again...

Here is my current project, its a viking axe head made by Adam Thiele from hungary.
When i've received the axe, it looked something like this, but I want to heavily engrave it using steel chisels, so I had to remove the patina, I will rebuild it at the end with salt and peroxide.

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I am wondering how long i should make the haft, the plastic duster is there fore reference. id say it weight about 2lbs.
 
Remzy let me say, great job on all the projects! I have just recently gotten bitten by the bug and appreciate the knowledge many of you and this forum provides! Good Job!
 
Thanks Bama, always nice to have newer member willing to post their find and projects! Keep it up!
 
Here is my Wards razor blade knife My Grandpa got in the 1950's.
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After a coats of Spray paint

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Remzy said:
Hi guys, just made this video for fun and thought i would put it up here if someone ever felt like seeing how i make my axe handle.

I will have to admit that making a double bit handle was harder than I anticipated... :foot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXPtJ52vX_A

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Im not a film maker and my english accent is horrible but I believe the handle turned alright and I hope at least one guy (or gal!) out there get a little info out of this.
Take Care,
Remzy
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I think this is a great video Remzy. :thumbup:
 
Thanks guys, i recently went to the woods with that Collins to finally try it out, lets just say that she's a chip slinger! she bite deep! I feared for its strength since the blades are so thin, but the steel is top quality!
 
Here is the follow up on the viking axe forged by Adam Thiele.

I hand carved (yes hand carved, no power tool involved) the sides of the axes with my own design.
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As you can see, the lumber i chose was top notch, i should not have any trouble with it i hope ;)
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The hang is decent, not my best but decent. The red on the picture is just the axe acting up and being mean to its new owner ;)
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Also made a sheath, im not equiped or trained to carve leather so i did my best with what i had... also made a super long braided snap leather thingy to quickly detach it in case of imminent battle.. hehe
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Thanks guys, appreciate it!

I dont know if it shows, but i forgot to mention that the handle is octogonal!
 
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