Hello guys, just wanted to keep you updaged on the progress ive done on this black prince hatchet, i presume it is a hatchet because of the shape, weight and how it was previously hung on a short haft. The head is a True temper Black Prince made by Welland Vale I believe, it was in rough condition when purchased and it was painted GOLD, of all colors... Didnt knew Liberace liked axes!
The toe was very badly rounded and it took me a copious amount of elbow grease to get it back into shape, still find it a bit fat but since its an all purpose hatchet, i think it works fine.
Mockup of the finished product, nothing is finished or set in place, just to give an idea.
Do you think these brown streaks are fungus spots or something? the wood looks sound and it pretty much behave normaly under the spokeshave, if a bit dry, which lead me to believe this is heartwood, with all the knots and funky stuff going on. Since its a short handle, i dont worry about it too much but the streaks intrigue me, any ideas?
So, do you think this is a hatchet or should i upgrade to a boy axe lenght?
Regards,
Remzy
The toe was very badly rounded and it took me a copious amount of elbow grease to get it back into shape, still find it a bit fat but since its an all purpose hatchet, i think it works fine.
Mockup of the finished product, nothing is finished or set in place, just to give an idea.
Do you think these brown streaks are fungus spots or something? the wood looks sound and it pretty much behave normaly under the spokeshave, if a bit dry, which lead me to believe this is heartwood, with all the knots and funky stuff going on. Since its a short handle, i dont worry about it too much but the streaks intrigue me, any ideas?
So, do you think this is a hatchet or should i upgrade to a boy axe lenght?
Regards,
Remzy
