HB head has like 1/64th of play in it, short of re-hanging it can I Dremel out the red protective coating on-top (guessing it’s epoxy?) and just pour linseed down the eye and hopefully that will be enough to swell it back up?3yr ⋅ hfxadv ⋅ r/Axecraft
my first bearded axe, cut from a crusty old no name. made the cherry handle too4yr ⋅ palmedrose ⋅ r/Axecraft
Guys who say China only produces junk axes obviously never tried one of these heads. Lovely steel to work with2yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Hung this handle i made, cut half a cord and the wedge rose to this point. Head still seems really set; couldnt get off with mallet. Should this be redone? :drilled out etc. Thank you.4yr ⋅ BRUXA4 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Round eyed axe, took 5 mins to hang, chops pretty good too when bucking but felling leaves a lot to be desired.4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Found this unmarked hatchet at an antique store. Feels pretty solid. Handle needs replaced. Head needs filing and a new edge put on, and generally restored. Was listed $30, got it for $20. First time trying to restore an axe, and wouldn't mind some tips!4yr ⋅ bmgxc9 ⋅ r/Axecraft
I bought this interesting tomahawk in Europe and I have yet to find a name for this makers mark. Any information will be greatly appreciated!4yr ⋅ SwaggyBo1 ⋅ r/Axecraft
I saved and got myself a true piece of art. It’s been getting some use during quarantine. Hope everyone is staying safe and health!4yr ⋅ Murdock431 ⋅ r/Axecraft
I may be in the city, but as an arborist, I get my pick of free wood. Happy splitting this weekend!5yr ⋅ TheGrandestPoobah ⋅ r/Axecraft
Noticed this fiskars lookalike in my local hardware store (Bunnings for the Aussies) and was curious if anyone's given it a crack? It's significantly cheaper than the fiskars and does not come with anything resembling and edge.1yr ⋅ JackboyIV ⋅ r/Axecraft
Any love for an old adze here? Looking for tips on cleaning it up a bit.4yr ⋅ Dontcallmeskaface ⋅ r/Axecraft
Update: here’s the progress on the handle burning. Again this is my first go at it, I found it tough to keep it all even, some areas just charred up quicker than others. I will sand this down and oil it, see how it goes. Thanks for everyone’s interest from the previous post!5yr ⋅ packman420 ⋅ r/Axecraft
I found this buried in the backyard of the house I’m renting. Can anyone tell me more about it?3yr ⋅ echofreak ⋅ r/Axecraft
Got very lucky finding this one, getting wood I can use it on will be easier said than done though3yr ⋅ AuCraftsman ⋅ r/Axecraft
Quick handle from some scrap wood. Can’t decide if I should abort mission or not. Thoughts? (Plumb 32 Rockaway)3yr ⋅ _pontarious_ ⋅ r/Axecraft
Antique store find, debating on using this at work once I get it hung.4yr ⋅ manniefield66 ⋅ r/Axecraft
I used this thing as a kid chopping for my dad. He recently gave it to me (rusty, broken springs, handle broken). I was happy to find that the company sells replacement parts! Refurbished, now.. to use or retire into the collection?5yr ⋅ greatwhitenortherneh ⋅ r/Axecraft
Posted the other day asking how to fix overstrike damage. The solution: wood glue and a hickory scab. Going to wrap it once I finish the oiling regiment.3yr ⋅ BuckRafferty ⋅ r/Axecraft
Common tree felling error when cutting notches with an axe, from the ax book by Dudley Cook4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Almost done restoring the head, got some oak (very hard to get maple or hickory here). What do you think of the handle? I’m a knife maker, this is my first axe so any comments are most welcome 🙏3yr ⋅ RogueFluff ⋅ r/Axecraft
Everything on this handle seems perfect except for this wedge cut. Is it a deal breaker or does it even matter?7mo ⋅ BantyRooster ⋅ r/Axecraft
Finally got my hands on a Sager Chemical. 1949 3.5lb Peeling pattern. Hidden under the rust was a USFS stamp as a bonus! Spotted Gum handle, black locust wedge.5yr ⋅ Twig1981 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Inherited this Pulaski with my job, and I’m required to carry one. Figured I may as well make it cut. Mild restoration to follow5yr ⋅ theforestkern ⋅ r/Axecraft
Been struggling trying to get the rest of this red finish off, any suggestions?8mo ⋅ jjyss ⋅ r/Axecraft
I'll take a nice single bit over a double any day, but I love the way they look.5yr ⋅ Antonio138 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Just rehung my council 2 1/2lb on a new oak handle, ebonized w/rusty vinegar, now soaking up some raw linseed oil. im gonna treat this handle a little better than the last4yr ⋅ floatingskip ⋅ r/Axecraft
Trying to identify an old rigging axe, the company label is a circle in a square, can barely make out the words Chicago USA can't find it on Google, help?4yr ⋅ Mykelangelo23 ⋅ r/Axecraft
CRAZY sale at my local Walmart: Fiskars splitting maul and splitting axe $20 each.5yr ⋅ ElBomberoLoco ⋅ r/Axecraft
My first attempt at making a handle. W.I.P. so I'll post more when it's completed4yr ⋅ TheGorgoronTrail ⋅ r/Axecraft
Fitting a pulaski head, I am new to this caper, has anyone got any suggestions?4yr ⋅ KingfishMick ⋅ r/Axecraft
Scored some handles by Owens axe and handle through lamaca axes the other day.4yr ⋅ theforestkern ⋅ r/Axecraft
What shape and length handle would you hang this on? Mustad bile, B-24. Ca 19502yr ⋅ Neftun ⋅ r/Axecraft
Finally got around to rehanging the Norlund 2lb ‘Tomahawk’ Hudson Bay I picked up at a flea market a few months back.5yr ⋅ Wolves08 ⋅ r/Axecraft
My boss just got in a shipment of wetterling axes, he’s taking ten off my pay check till I can pay it off. Damn nice Hudson’s bay model5yr ⋅ thenewfrontiersman88 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Found these at my grandmas, wasn't exactly sure on how to restore them properly. Any help would be greatly appreciated!4yr ⋅ Rockett70 ⋅ r/Axecraft
I know it’s not its intended purpose, but this True Temper Puget Sound pattern splits wood like a dream.4yr ⋅ crashtactics ⋅ r/Axecraft
I went axe throwing with my brother for his stag do and saw this ‘anatomy of an axe’ diagram on the wall.6yr ⋅ WeiTaiDi ⋅ r/Axecraft
1.) Is this an old fireman’s ax? 2.) Best way to restore it to former glory without ruining it?4yr ⋅ than004 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Does anyone know anything about this Freelander hatchet I found while bumming around on Amazon. It's a no-name carbon steel and supposedly made in Japan. I love how it looks, but I am skeptical if it's any good.9mo ⋅ Agent-Grim ⋅ r/Axecraft
Here's the finished carving ax, hand forged from mild steel and 1080, with the handle that was posted earlier.6yr ⋅ DulishusWaffle ⋅ r/Axecraft
Will scrubbing with vinegar affect the wood (I would normally soak in vinegar bath but that seems unwise)? Bonus question, do I keep the original sticker or clean up the handle?7mo ⋅ ChabbyMonkey ⋅ r/Axecraft
Does anybody have any experience using axes of this design? Kinda interested to try one but if they are bad I don't want to waste money4yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
Just got these bad boys in the mail. Can't wait to get out to give them a few swings.4yr ⋅ thebiggestpoo ⋅ r/Axecraft
My companion for the trail season - True Temper Flint Edge Kelly Works Pulaski.5yr ⋅ wanderingwalnut ⋅ r/Axecraft
I can never find anything to restore in my area, so finding a pile like this 455 km away from me really hurts.3yr ⋅ grymtgris ⋅ r/Axecraft
I got a long time I thought a saw was more efficient to crosscut a log. I got a Tuatahi work axe and changed my mind. This is a 4-5” seasoned oak log and I cut it in 3 swings.5yr ⋅ Jabar3 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Finally finished messing with my Cold Steel Trail Boss what do y’all think?5yr ⋅ CamoCid ⋅ r/Axecraft
Yet another one to work on, gonna have to re profile this one. Found in my parents garage. True temper, perfect, Kelly works. Wanting to put a boys axe size handle on it and use it camping.11mo ⋅ Foreign-Reputation73 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Finished up this hatchet axe lovechild with a white ash grippy stick. All handmade4yr ⋅ Minechaser05 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Some of my brush axes. Got the middle one today! Looking forward to comparing their performances.3yr ⋅ Sonoftremsbo ⋅ r/Axecraft
Hanging Question: did this split because of the gap between the handle and the steel? In other words...rasped too much?1yr ⋅ Cloud_Garrett ⋅ r/Axecraft
Was having issues with the chisel grind on my iltis wedging in limbs. Sitting at a cwispy 18-19 degrees w/ a softened “speed bump” seems to have fixed it.4yr ⋅ Eddymayonnaise ⋅ r/Axecraft
Decided to take a risk. 35$ and I’m not disappointed in the outcome. An eBay repurposed true temper hatchet on a 17.25” handle with a 1.78lb total. Purists are going to be mad. And I’m sorry. But couldn’t pass up the 1 bid win.4yr ⋅ BlxckTxpes ⋅ r/Axecraft
14. Lb broad axe. Carved the handle out of a pickaxe handle bought on Amazon, great way to get hickory handles if you don't have access to full planks. Did it only with the tools on the table. Seriously need a workshop.. let me know if you want more pictures and/or updates on hanging and sharpening4yr ⋅ roarht ⋅ r/Axecraft
What are your thoughts on the Cold Steel Tomahawk series? I'm planning to buy the Spike Hawk model.3yr ⋅ sshole_says ⋅ r/Axecraft
Homemade work hardened cast aluminum bronze axe remained sharp through 4 days of turning hard maple and hickory logs into firewood.6yr ⋅ Tobho_Mott_BYMC ⋅ r/Axecraft
Not bad for an axe that emerged from underground when I ran it over with the tractor. Managed to source some red oak for the handle.5yr ⋅ SignificantPerson ⋅ r/Axecraft
just found a Welland Vale true temper black prince that I'd like to restore. any tips for a first timer?1yr ⋅ NapkinApocalypse ⋅ r/Axecraft
Got a new old stock Simonds no.325 in the mail today. From the Montreal factory made in 1945, with orignal factory tooth guard and french Simonds advertising. The makers mark is in immaculate condition having been perserved under the paper.4yr ⋅ PassportToNowhere ⋅ r/Axecraft
State of the wood shed: 11/2018. 6 Ster / 1.6 cords cut, split and stacked. Winter may come.5yr ⋅ Imazagi ⋅ r/Axecraft
Mortice Axe gifted to me by my Uncle Mike who bought it at a flea market in the 70s. More goodness in the comments.5yr ⋅ iandcorey ⋅ r/Axecraft
Hey guys i want to cut this part of my axe with a handsaw cause it's too big. Is this hard to do ? i don't wanna mess this up (I'm new to hatches/axes)1yr ⋅ The777punisher ⋅ r/Axecraft
Decided to make a matching set after getting positive feedback on the knife handle.5yr ⋅ ButterKnife01 ⋅ r/Axecraft
Made an axe wall inside my wardrobe, that way I get to see them every day and yet they are still hidden away5yr ⋅ roarht ⋅ r/Axecraft
Gransfors Bruk splitting maul and Fiskars X25 side by side. Geometry is basically identical5yr ⋅ ObtuseBogan ⋅ r/Axecraft
