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Offline Lin Rhea

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Hand Axe
« on: August 22, 2014, 10:56:00 AM »
This is just a very small hand axe. The head is of mild steel with a welded 5160 bit. I carved the handle from kiln dried hickory. It's 12 inches from top of head to end of handle and the cutting edge is 3 inches. Great for deer processing and light wood cutting. I'll be making another one a size bigger soon for one of our TG members. Getting some practice.    :)  
   
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Offline srtben

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2014, 11:18:00 AM »
Very nice work Lin, that handle has great curves!
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Offline 2treks

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2014, 01:25:00 PM »
Perfect!
Well done.
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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2014, 09:03:00 PM »
I love Axes!
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2014, 09:13:00 PM »
Very nice!

Lin, your forging skills are top notch!

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Offline caleb0100

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2014, 11:13:00 PM »
Awesome!
That'd be great for hiking/camping!
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Offline Soonerlongbow

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2014, 11:41:00 AM »
Very nice Lin!
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2014, 02:07:00 PM »
Thanks

Making the weld
 
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2014, 08:42:00 AM »
Well, your practice is paying off, Lin.
That is quite admirable.
Forging one of those would make a great video.
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Offline Jack Guard

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Re: Hand Axe
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2014, 02:11:00 PM »
Nice.  Great pic at the anvil too.
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