What did you rehang today?

Square_peg · Dec 26, 2018

Curt Hal said:
I decided to enhance the knob for more a purchased grip.

Good call.

Square_peg · Dec 26, 2018

Agent_H said:

Well suited to a tool made for pulling.

Yankee Josh · Dec 27, 2018

I hung the giant! It's all together too heavy for anything but splitting though. It's not the most handsome axe I've got but it's hung very well.(if i say so myself) Haha. Because of it's weight i wanted a good portion in total contact with the bottom of the eye.

The wedge was 2-1/2" long and my kerf was 2-1/2"deep and it was just above flush when it got to the point where i couldn't pound it in any more. So in other words it's almost perfect!

I'm really looking forward to splitting with it. I'm sure it'll be my best so splitter by far. Hope you all are having a great day!

ithinkverydeeply · Dec 28, 2018

I painted and polished the bit on this El Lobo and substantially thinned out the shoulder and handle area of a Beaver Tooth handle for it.
Now I’m wetforming some leather for a sheath. But I’m still considering rehanging it on a custom handle.

ithinkverydeeply · Dec 28, 2018

Here it is compared to one that is NOS.

Malpaso · Dec 29, 2018

Last two for a while, until I can source some more heads. These two came from a friend who found them while excavating a patio. I forgot to take "before" pictures, but they were in bad enough shape. The larger one is stamped China (actually "OHINA") with some hard to read numbers, and the Boys Axe is a Master Mechanic. I hung a House Handle 36" on the full size and sprung for a hand picked octagonal for the Boys Axe. I'm going to keep that one and surprise the previous owner with the full size, since I already have two similar sized ones.

The Chinese steel sharpened very quickly and easily, I only hope it keeps the edge for him. The Boys Axe was a chore. I don't know if it was the steel or that I haven't done a lot of sharpening.

rjdankert · Dec 29, 2018

Followed me home:
https://bladeforums.com/threads/it-followed-me-home-part-2.1190276/page-235#post-17577834

Thought a simple handle would be appropriate for the head:

Hickory split from 8/4 board, hand tools (no abrasives), and eyeball. Roughed out blank with hatchet. Rasps to fit handle to eye. Everything else bladed tools. Finished with cabinet scraper. Here is what was used (forgot to include hand saw):

Wow! You would think that for such a simple handle I could have got it done with a lot less tools.

But on the other hand I wouldn't have an excuse for having all of them.

Bob

Square_peg · Dec 29, 2018

rjdankert said:
But on the other hand I wouldn't have an excuse for having all of them.

And that's what's most important, justifying our addiction.

crbnSteeladdict · Dec 29, 2018

rjdankert said:
Followed me home:
https://bladeforums.com/threads/it-followed-me-home-part-2.1190276/page-235#post-17577834

Thought a simple handle would be appropriate for the head:

Hickory split from 8/4 board, hand tools (no abrasives), and eyeball. Roughed out blank with hatchet. Rasps to fit handle to eye. Everything else bladed tools. Finished with cabinet scraper. Here is what was used (forgot to include hand saw):

Wow! You would think that for such a simple handle I could have got it done with a lot less tools. But on the other hand I wouldn't have an excuse for having all of them.

Bob

Finally!!! I have been waiting for it whole year

I hope you will be able to share with us your experience with that hatchet. I remember that head caused very interesting discussion. I hoped you could hang it on 24-26 inch handle, but because of tiny eye the handle would probably crack right away.

KillerGriller · Dec 30, 2018

Pulled the head off this, and now I’m undecided if I can re-use this handle or not?

I don’t think there are any cracks below the shoulder, and it’s got a nice slim aspect to it...question is, is it toast?

Square_peg · Dec 30, 2018

I'd call it toast.

crbnSteeladdict · Dec 30, 2018

KillerGriller said:
Pulled the head off this, and now I’m undecided if I can re-use this handle or not?

I don’t think there are any cracks below the shoulder, and it’s got a nice slim aspect to it...question is, is it toast?

If it comes from full size axe, try to check if you can reuse it as shorter, boy's axe handle (depending on the shape of curves)

Curt Hal · Dec 31, 2018

Union Tools 4 lb splitter.

KillerGriller · Dec 31, 2018

crbnSteeladdict said:
If it comes from full size axe, try to check if you can reuse it as shorter, boy's axe handle (depending on the shape of curves)

It’s from a hatchet, around 14”, I was thought about shortening it though, the head is pretty small (2” tall at the heel) would a 12” handle be to small overall?

crbnSteeladdict · Dec 31, 2018

KillerGriller said:
It’s from a hatchet, around 14”, I was thought about shortening it though, the head is pretty small (2” tall at the heel) would a 12” handle be to small overall?

For some reason I assumed it was long handle. That changes things a little bit (I love preserving old handles). Unless you gonna use it as throwing hatchet, I would try to have some fun and glue it together. Maybe even fill it with saw dust/wood glue mix and cut new kerf. I assume that hatchet is for your personal use and you are aware of its limitations.

KillerGriller · Jan 1, 2019

crbnSteeladdict said:
For some reason I assumed it was long handle. That changes things a little bit (I love preserving old handles). Unless you gonna use it as throwing hatchet, I would try to have some fun and glue it together. Maybe even fill it with saw dust/wood glue mix and cut new kerf. I assume that hatchet is for your personal use and you are aware of its limitations.

Yes, the only reason I’m considering keeping/shortening the handle is it would make a nice light backpacking setup. Guess I should just give it a whirl and see what happens, I don’t have another handle ready for it at this point anyway

Miller '72 · Jan 4, 2019

As I brought it home back in July or August...

It was Brian Rust who suggested it was perhaps a fireaxe in in its previous life. Excellent eye and thank you :thumbsup:

Thanks Brian, I 100% agree :thumbsup:

I like to dry fit my heads to the handle and before the hang give them the file. I will also pre treat the handle sometimes depending, before the hang and wedge.

Thank you JB for a great handle from a train ride back in July.

5 7/8lbs total
30"

My new and mighty splitter...

The Chief :thumbsup:

FLINT77 · Jan 4, 2019

Awesome! And yes, I've seen the "Kelly standard" stamp on a bunch of fire axes.

Square_peg · Jan 4, 2019

Fantastic, Miller!

I'd be hesitant to use that beautiful handle as a splitter. At 30" it's well suited as an excellent chopper. And the grind should chop well, too.

Kudos!

Miller '72 · Jan 4, 2019

Thank you guys!
I am excited to see this fella in action! At nearly 6lbs, I wont be chopping all day with it lol!
I may be mostly hanging it on the wall, I love the handle and I have a great Legitimus for splitting.