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It looks like a House Handle except that the octagoning is too clean.
It looks like a House Handle except that the octagoning is too clean.
I hung this 5 pound Norlund last week. I re-used the original handle and refinished it with BLO and tung oil.
Collins Legitimus Cedar
Nice hang! Where did you get the handle and did you burn the handle yourself?
How long is that handle...I have a similar Norlund camp axe head, not the Hudson, that I am modifying....Next is the haft.
It's 34-1/2". Probably started out as a 35" before hanging.
I'm really digging that 'Legitimus' Cedar
This is the next head style I need.Love the Cedar axe!
Yeah, it's definitely becoming one of my new favorites. :thumbup:
okh- Nice job on that jersey, too. That wax/oil/flame temper method is a cool idea.
I was told about it and didnt have the right stuff to make it so I mad a potion of the stuff I had...its why there is three different oils in it...But it works.
EDB:
Hah! I think you have hit the nail on the head.
House Handle has had cheeks that were uneven - and VERY large. In fact, I altered these cheeks to even them out. I am VERY VERY careful about hanging them straight on the haft - no twist - no angle - however - I have been reticent to take material off the cheeks. I think I have thought these were made by some sort of magical pattern that could not be altered. What I realize now is that they have way too much cheek and fawns foot so that everyone has enough material make it yours.
TF