What did you rehang today?

This is a head that I have had for over a year, waiting for me to do something with it. The most suitable handle that House Handle had was this 20" faller's axe handle. The total weight is a bit under 5lbs, it is 20" long and has a 6.5" edge. The head is a C. Hammond No 5.




 
That looks awesome JB! I thought I saw this in your recent hammer post - sitting on the counter in the background and was going to ask about it.

20" fallers axe? - good idea.
 
Fantastic!

Before I saw the profile picture I was already guessing it to be a double-beveled axe. It's a small ship axe/hewing axe. The 20" handle length is appropriate. It might benefit from an upturned handle - get your knuckles a little further from the work.
 
Plumb 4#, 28”, octagonalized handle.
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Confirmed kills? It looks deliberate though.

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I have a hard time photographing the flats where they show in a picture.
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Just for size comparison. The 28” handle feels right for the 4lb one.

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rockman0 said:
Great work on the octagon handles Agent. You have that down! :thumbup:
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Thank you - every time I try it, I learn something else.

Square_peg said:
Super sweet hang. Looks great.
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cityofthesouth said:
Agreed! Good stuff fellas.
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Thank you gentlemen! *tips hat.

I haven’t used the Plumb yet but I doubt it will disappoint. I hope to bring home a load of Madrone from eastern Oregon and that stuff usually needs to be scared some before it gives up to splitting.
 
Agent_H, you seem to have managed to get a lock on hardened poll axes these days! Gorgeous hangs too!

COTS, It's become routine to compliment your work. Those lovingly created butt swells are becoming your signature; no one else makes them as pretty or as grip positive. With regard to your Hudson Bay hang were I the manager at Council Tools I'd be begging/borrowing/buying your handiwork in order to re profile the copy lathe.

Overall (if you go back more than a few years and inspect forum member pictures of then-recent hangs) the caliber of woodwork being proudly displayed here is evolving and improving by leaps and bounds. It's encouraging that we listen and learn from each other!
 
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