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Offline Lin Rhea

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Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« on: May 02, 2008, 05:59:00 AM »
I posted a question a few days back about the hatchet in the book "From the Den of the Old Bowhunter". I really like the idea of having one to carry, plus I wanted an excuse to make one.
I started forging one a few days ago and just now am getting some pics where I can post.

The first one is the bar of 5160 carbon steel
5/16 X 1 1/2 X 5 inches long
 
The hardest part was getting the forging started. Trying to squish down the handle neck and bend the head over at the same time.
 
Now, just refining the shape a little at a time. I skipped some heats, but mangaed to take enough pics to give the genaral idea. Plus it's hard to take photos of yourself and not get burnt.
 
A little closer
 
Now into the forge to thermocycle and prepare for annealing.
 

I'll have more as I get the head sanded and start the handle. I am wanting to put a stag taper on it for the handle. More soon. Lin
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 06:09:00 AM »
Cool Lin can't wait.<><
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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2008, 06:10:00 AM »
Looks good!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2008, 06:52:00 AM »
about how many hours to get it at that point? That is some nice work...

Get a tri-pod set auto-shot on your camera and push a button and get ready.... camera does the rest.
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2008, 08:19:00 AM »
Can't wait to see finished!!!
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2008, 09:19:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2008, 04:06:00 PM »
Lin, you are truly talented to make a from that little piece of metal. Can not wait to see more!   :notworthy:
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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2008, 04:49:00 PM »
now thats awesome lin!
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Offline wislnwings

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2008, 05:17:00 PM »
Awesome work Lin.  After that thread on the broadhead axe I was wondering how long it would take one you talented craftsmen to make one.  Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2008, 05:58:00 PM »
I'll have some more pics soon. I have to be away for the weekend. Thanks
                             Lin
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Offline LC

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2008, 11:13:00 PM »
Awesome stuff! Can't wait for more pictures!
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Offline Starkman

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2008, 01:04:00 AM »
Very nice Lin.  What type of handle material do you intend to use...never mind...you mentioned stag.  Bringing one to Blade?
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Offline Leftieshot

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2008, 01:41:00 AM »
It looks great Lin!!  Keep going!!
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Offline dave hiltz

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2008, 06:40:00 AM »
I sure wish that I could come work with you for a week or so, that is awsome Lin, can not wait to see the finished product. Dave
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Offline GMASIUK

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #14 on: May 03, 2008, 02:09:00 PM »
Hi Lin, I was wondering if you would make one to sell? Please pm or email me. [email protected]

Thanks, Glen
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2008, 07:02:00 PM »
I finally got another picture if the hatchet just before I started to assmeble it. The handle is a small piece of Sambar Stag taper and the bronze pieces will be on the front and back of the handle. Lin
 
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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2008, 07:33:00 PM »
WOWZERS!!!!! LIN that is saweeeet! whats the dims?<><
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Offline oldpaths

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2008, 07:36:00 PM »
very nice always amazed to see just a piece of steel turned into something neat and thats really neat!!!  :clapper:
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2008, 07:48:00 PM »
Thanks, I got the hatchet finished. Here is one Chuck Ward took today. The head and handle have a brushed finish. The Hatchet is about 9 1/4 inch long and the cutting edge is about 1 3/4 inch. I think it will weigh about 12-14 ounces, but have not weighed it. I'm going to have a sheath of sorts made for it too. Lin
 
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Small Broadhead Hatchet Build
« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2008, 08:10:00 PM »
What a great looking piece, Lin. I bet Chet Stevenson would drool over that!!!!!!!
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