Latest projects

[Zsteve]

Thought the Smithy sub forum had been a bit quiet lately so thought I'd post a few images of some recent projects.

I have been making a few axes lately. two out of the three below are folded construction, forge welded, with steel bit inserted and again forge welded in. The third is from the solid bar/Model T ford axle.

These sizes mainly aimed at craft work/bowl or spoon carving type work or whatever.

small one, pictured left without the bit welded in yet; didn't fully grind as wanted the forged finish around the eye/poll. measures 4.5inches long x 2-1/4 edge
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Progress shots of the larger one, finished shot below
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model T axle punching the eye in the fly press, started this one a while ago but recently thought Id better finish it.
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Model T axle top 4-3/4 x 3-3/4 edge; larger one 5-3/4 x 3-1/2 edge
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Cheers

[Danger Mouse]

They look great. What is the plan for handles, do you make own or but handles and fit them?

[Zsteve]

Hi Danger Mouse,

Normally make my handles, depends on what size handle and timber i have,but possibly will make from ash or elm or maybe black locust.

Have made one now for the small axe out of some split blanks of spotted gum.

cheers

[VernenCampbell]

It looks more than great. Do you have a picture of the completed project?

[DeBangis]

Though a two-year past thread, that's a nice project. Good workmanship.

[DeBangis]

Nice project.