Meanwhile in Finland................That is $10.65 a gallon for our cheapest gas/petrol. I Took this picture on the way home from work yesterday. Nuts.2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/economy
Winter has arrived! Taken in my car on the drive home from work today in Sirkka, Lapland. Nice fresh air, Ice fishing season soon open!1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Finland
New year, new hammer! My third in as many years. The Vaughan on the right is the second one I have owned to break in the same way. Time to switch to an Estwing. Working as a carpenter in the north of Finland, so maybe the subzero weather plays a part? Normal to be working out in -20c....1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/handtools
Upside down....Saukkojarvi in Lapland. The view from the dock at the cabin.2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Finland
Just finished this commission. A Christmas ornament, or so I was told. Looks a bit big to me.........2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/turning
A new axe sent out to me from the nice folks at Hults Bruk after I broke my old one felling a Rowan tree last year. Very nice of them if I do say so myself, the old axe is at least 30 years old. Need to tune her up, then she will be getting some work done! Thank you HB.1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/handtools
My kids Post and Beam playhouse as of today. Got some wall panels up and windows in. I still have a LOT of work to do on it, but it is starting to take shape now! Painted in Finnish Blue! Should be ready for use before the snow comes.....1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Carpentry
My new laminated handle cleaned up and ready to be cut, shaped and fitted to this old Billnas. I made it from two types of Mahogany and some local Birch in between. This is probably a controversial one, lol. I have made similar types over the years with zero failures (so far).1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Axecraft
Got me a nice thick slice of the Fatwood, about 4 inches thick. Any ideas on how best to process it for use?1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Bushcraft
Birdfeeder from a piece of firewood and copper. A quick little project to kill a couple of hours!2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/turning
My Hand Planes(not all, but most). I am now in the process of planning a wall mounted holder for them. Enough here to last my lifetime. I can safely say it s a complete collection for me!1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/handtools
Shovel and Spade. I would call the one on the left a Shovel and the one on the right a Spade. I am from Ireland if that matters. Is it different in the states? Seems to be some confusion on the construction forum about it. Interested to hear opinions on it.1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/handtools
A Billnas i restored with a new solid Irish Bog Oak handle. Not too many of these around I would think! Moose antler for the wedge.3yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Axecraft
The wooden axe I made for my son. With my steel one beside it. He has had it over a year now and it is still in one piece! Fun project to make.1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Axecraft
A new axe sent out to me from the nice folks at Hults Bruk after I broke my old one felling a Rowan tree last year. Very nice of them if I do say so myself, the old axe is at least 30 years old. Need to tune her up, then she will be getting some work done! Thank you HB.1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Bushcraft
I found a Mahogany board this morning, took a 1/4 of it and made this thing. First time turning this wood, really nice to work with.2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/turning
I just picked up this lovely old Stanley compass plane. I have been on the hunt for one for a long time, Looking forward to using it!1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/handtools
First axe display done! 3 magnets at the head and indented finger release at the palm swell. Hand routed from a solid piece of Birch, painted with Signal Red . Kentucky head with a new Ash handle stained with walnut/black and oiled. Oak and Mahogany wedge. On my living room wall now!2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Axecraft
New year, new hammer! My third in as many years. The Vaughan on the right is the second one I have owned to break in the same way. Time to switch to an Estwing. Working as a carpenter in the north of Finland, so maybe the subzero weather plays a part? Normal to be working out in -20c....1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Construction
First project on my new lathe. It s amazing. I started out at 4am yesterday, drove a 1126km round trip and set it up today. Absolutely worth it. I have been using a homemade lathe for the last year. I nearly cried when I turned it on for the first time, lol. MAGIC.2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/turning
I made myself a display for my new restored axe I use around the house and at the cabin. Stored on my living room wall for easy access!2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Bushcraft
A picture before I drove the wedge home. Had these split on me before. I now hold the axe upside down and rest the wedge on a flat concrete floor. I then pound the butt of the handle with a dead blow hammer until it is seated! Works like a charm now!2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/Axecraft
Bored in the workshop yesterday so I decided to try and turn Moose Antler. Hard as a coffin nail, but turnable. Also a lot heavier than I thought - It was the base of the Antler. I will have to continue the experiment!1yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/turning
A slice of spiked Birch burl that has been in the shop for years. Made a kind of a useless plate thingy with it.2yr ⋅ LaplandAxeman ⋅ r/turning
