What did you rehang today?

It's hickory, but I just left it without BLO on the main body of the helve as I wanted more contrast with the patina of the head.

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It took a while but I finally figured out how to adjust everything to get this brush axe hung. I could not find any instructions on a proper way to go about it so I just experimented with different depths and angles till it looked right. the kerf is not really wedged, it has a filler block glued into place. The strap keeps the head on the tool, getting the strap placement right took the longest to figure out.
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Started with this
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Vinegar revealed the TT Kelly Perfect
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All cleaned up with the bit reprofiled.
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Here's my first hang, not the best but I'm pleased with the results. Put it on a House 36" octagon stick.
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Critics give me some comments please.
Thanks
 
rockman0 said:
Started with this
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All cleaned up with the bit reprofiled.
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Here's my first hang, not the best but I'm pleased with the results. Put it on a House 36" octagon stick.
Critics give me some comments please.
Thanks
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The head is worn but the hang is good! Actually, I'm surprised at the good overall condition of the head given what a ruin the original handle was.
 
rockman0 said:
Here's my first hang, not the best but I'm pleased with the results. Put it on a House 36" octagon stick.
KUwPRltl.jpg

gLdBmQDl.jpg

FRPTLm4l.jpg

669n5uzl.jpg


Critics give me some comments please.
Thanks
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Looks pretty darn good! My only niggle would be that it'd be more proportional on a 30-32" haft, but overall a clean, well executed and functional hang.
 
Thanks JB and Axe Master for feedback. The head is pitted pretty bad as it apparently spent a long time outdoors in the weather.
It does look out of proportion on the 36" stick. I'm 6'5" so it swings better for me on a 36.
 
My brother stopped by for a stay and picked up his S&N Hudson Bay.
Not a rehang but I scraped, sanded, wet, sanded(repeat), and used the sanding powder to fill some small rough spots. Applied it then let it sit in the sun between each round. Sharpened it up.
He likes it a lot.
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Thought it was a handsome axe- took a couple of pictures before he finished loading his truck.
 
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Agent_H said:
My brother stopped by for a stay and picked up his S&N Hudson Bay.
Not a rehang but I scraped, sanded, wet, sanded(repeat), and used the sanding powder to fill some small rough spots. Applied it then let it sit in the sun between each round. Sharpened it up.
He likes it a lot.

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Thought it was a handsome axe- took a couple of pictures before he finished loading his truck.
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There's something that just says adventure about a good HB pattern. Love it.
 
Atha 5# stonemasons hammer I made this handle from pecan with my hatchet. It's my first.
 
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rjdankert said:
Rawhytock, Nice job. I really like the handle. I tried to magnify the weight stamp, couldn't make it out. What is the head weight? Handle length?

Thanks, Bob
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Thank you, this is a 1.2k or 2 3/4lbs on a 28" boys handle. Love the way this thing feels in my hand!
 
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