What did you rehang today?

I used a fine grit bench grinder a little at a time to get the shape close to correct but as you can see, had to settle for sort of a chisel tip instead of a point. By working it a little at a time, I was able to avoid getting the metal too hot, and then I finished it off with a belt sander. Thanks. This one will probably just be a wall hanger so I am happy with it. My son's a professional fire fighter - maybe I'll pass it on to him some day. (The "some day" part is in case he sees this post which is entirely possible. :D)
 
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I hung this 5 pound Norlund last week. I re-used the original handle and refinished it with BLO and tung oil.

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I've got an ATCO German made 5 pounder. A little ridiculous. Not sure what to do with it, hang on a short short handle ala a racing axe? :rolleyes:
 
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Col Defender said:
A week ago this was a $2 garage sale find fire fighters axe head (only) and it had a broken point at the rear of the head. Finished it up today.
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I remember when you showed us that head. You sure did a nice job on it. Thanks for sharing your work.

Tom
 
4 lb Craftsman DB on a Forest King (Link Family) 36" handle. I'll let it set a bit before sawing off the wedge. The head has been around a while; I don't remember what it cost. The helve was $3 at a garage sale today.
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Square_peg said:
I wouldn't sweat the off-center kerf and wedge at all. I've hung axes on handles like that and they've been perfectly solid.
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Yeah, sometimes the off-center wedge is hard to avoid but you're right, doesn't necessarily mean a bad hang. Plus I don't think this handle will be seeing much heavy use anyway. It's a little too "vintage" if you know what i mean. Unfortunately, the sun-cracks in it are pretty deep and seems like one overstrike or power-chop would break it right in half. I'll probably re-haft it on a new handle before too long.
 
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