Let me know if you guys think I should clean up the poll. I couldn’t make up my mind so I just left it for now. I would have to remove a fair bit of material to grind it flat again and polish it, but I suppose I could just chamfer the edges-whaddya think? 👇
Beautiful! I would leave the slight mushrooming on the poll. The nice thing about a wall hanger is you always know where it is when you need to chop something.
That looks so good! Really neat to have found a locally-forged vintage axe. It’s funny, the not-using part is the most challenging in making a wall hanger. Not sure how anyone could resist using such a beauty, especially after you put so much work into its alignment and profile. I’m sure you’ll take good care of it. Enjoy your weekend👍
I’m happy with how it came out. I agree about swinging the axe. I don’t think there’s any axe I wouldn’t swing. One of these days we should set up a chopping day. Enjoy the long weekend, brother.
68. Got one fancy bicycle. I hang it on the wall in the Living Room as art. I take it down and pump the tires. I ride it. Collector stuff, like cast iron pans or axes, bicycles...give them away to be used or use them yourself. Turned into a world of old collectors, hanging history on walls and not giving to the young - we have You Tube videos for that! - let them eat YT videos.
Haha. Didn’t last to long on the wall! Nice to see it worked. Definitely a cool piece. I can’t offer much on the history of it, but I’ll offer my opinion on bevels. Keep them small and lightly use the axe. If you need more edge protection, add a little more bevel. If you plan of chopping through knots or limbing, might be a good idea to add a bit more. Other than that, it wildly depends on the quality of the steel and the wood your chopping. There is no one size fits all.
My experience exactly. I worry that we all have too many axes to truly run these girls through a variety of species in different conditions to really be able to have a definitive opinion. But my experience is small secondary = rolled edge.
Nice job Kevin, I know this video isnt about hafting if ax handles but...that hang and french curve handle looks spectacular. My soul is soothed not seeing any metal ring wedges pounded in there. Its a tough one as to whether you grind off rhe mushroomed pol, its destroys that beautiful patina but on the other hand when we ax nuts see a mushroomed pol, we know the ax has been in the hands of someone who shouldn't have touched the damn thing. Its nit too bad leaving it the way it is, is just fine. I'd only grind on it if the face of the pol is messed up...i.e someone drove star post into the ground with it or something. Either way you have done right to that ax. Like your grinder too. Well done.
If you want to see me hang the axe it’s on my channel. Two vids back. I like those barrel wedges, but on a big eye (especially a wall hanger) that would be a crime. Thanks man.
I applaud the work you put in on the polish. I wouldn't do it myself, it's too tedious and I don't have the patience to do it. Just like with stitching, anybody that can do it you have my respect, because I will just glue and rivet.
Thanks for sharing the process. I wonder if the gumming is caused by the resin/adhesive and steel residue? You made a beauty axe and your "wax on wax off" polishing turned out great buddy!
Thanks bud, good to see ya hear. I’ve enjoyed your vids a lot. You run a nice and tiddy operation. Much the way I run my contracting company, but I’ve only been on my own for the last ten years. As you well know, much more money doing it yourself than working for somebody else. Now I can hire guys to do a lot of the work I used to do myself. Clear you know your shit. Keep posting. Thanks
You keep making more and more beautiful axes! Such a nice build! I normally blend my micro bevels in with a stone to make a micro convex edge. I think it really does depend of how the steel quality and temper/hardening is in regards to what you can get away with. Some axes you can just get lucky with
Beautiful! Glad to see the edge held up! I haven't swung that Muller at 16 yet, got a tiny micro on it but yep prepared to make some adjustments if need be. Lasers, ninjas pirates and shit 🤣🤣
Most of the edge sits at 17.5 and on the few other axes I took that low the edge just crumbled. So I didn’t have high hopes for this one, but so far so good.
Do you think the type of fawns foot you enjoy using has evolved a little? I remember you used to like very low profile swells. Definitely a special axe head. I enjoyed the Bushcraft Sisyphus part! Would love for him to make more videos.
The bearings are sealed and packed in grease. Really the lubricant only eases the wear on the pivot point, but then you know that. Thanks for watching, brother. Have a good day.
I recently picked up an R. King Tool Steel Connie from an antique shop for $20. Brand new, little to no pitting, but someone put a flat grind on it. Needs a handle……got a French curve you’re willing to part with?
Let me know if you guys think I should clean up the poll. I couldn’t make up my mind so I just left it for now. I would have to remove a fair bit of material to grind it flat again and polish it, but I suppose I could just chamfer the edges-whaddya think? 👇
The patina is perfect, and the mushrooming so minimal, I say leave as is. What a beauty!!!
I'd leave it. Shows it's honesty as a wall hanger. I mean, not a wall hanger.
That poll looks good as is
No metal flaking off and rolled over or cracking
Thought the same thing, but hearing you say it settles it.
Lol thanks I agree
Beautiful! I would leave the slight mushrooming on the poll. The nice thing about a wall hanger is you always know where it is when you need to chop something.
Easy to pick up and go…
I knew it wasn't going to last on the wall for long. Turned out beautiful and I love the nod to the Danger Zone.
Very nice!
Good looking build Kevin 👌
That looks so good! Really neat to have found a locally-forged vintage axe. It’s funny, the not-using part is the most challenging in making a wall hanger. Not sure how anyone could resist using such a beauty, especially after you put so much work into its alignment and profile. I’m sure you’ll take good care of it. Enjoy your weekend👍
I’m happy with how it came out. I agree about swinging the axe. I don’t think there’s any axe I wouldn’t swing. One of these days we should set up a chopping day. Enjoy the long weekend, brother.
68. Got one fancy bicycle. I hang it on the wall in the Living Room as art. I take it down and pump the tires. I ride it.
Collector stuff, like cast iron pans or axes, bicycles...give them away to be used or use them yourself. Turned into a world of old collectors, hanging history on walls and not giving to the young - we have You Tube videos for that! - let them eat YT videos.
Cheers, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Haha. Didn’t last to long on the wall! Nice to see it worked. Definitely a cool piece. I can’t offer much on the history of it, but I’ll offer my opinion on bevels. Keep them small and lightly use the axe. If you need more edge protection, add a little more bevel. If you plan of chopping through knots or limbing, might be a good idea to add a bit more. Other than that, it wildly depends on the quality of the steel and the wood your chopping. There is no one size fits all.
My experience exactly. I worry that we all have too many axes to truly run these girls through a variety of species in different conditions to really be able to have a definitive opinion. But my experience is small secondary = rolled edge.
That grinder is awesome!
It’s worked well for me so far.
Great axe. Thanks for the bigger micro bevel advice for below 18 degrees.
Works for me anyway. Gotta experiment with your axe and the wood you’re cutting.
beatiful axe
Beautiful looking axe. Well done mate.🙂
Thanks
Well, that is for sure a really nice axe! Well done.
Thanks man
That is a sweet swinger, dude! Beautiful. Great job on the restoration.
Thanks
Nice job Kevin, I know this video isnt about hafting if ax handles but...that hang and french curve handle looks spectacular. My soul is soothed not seeing any metal ring wedges pounded in there. Its a tough one as to whether you grind off rhe mushroomed pol, its destroys that beautiful patina but on the other hand when we ax nuts see a mushroomed pol, we know the ax has been in the hands of someone who shouldn't have touched the damn thing. Its nit too bad leaving it the way it is, is just fine. I'd only grind on it if the face of the pol is messed up...i.e someone drove star post into the ground with it or something. Either way you have done right to that ax. Like your grinder too. Well done.
If you want to see me hang the axe it’s on my channel. Two vids back. I like those barrel wedges, but on a big eye (especially a wall hanger) that would be a crime. Thanks man.
I applaud the work you put in on the polish.
I wouldn't do it myself, it's too tedious and I don't have the patience to do it. Just like with stitching, anybody that can do it you have my respect, because I will just glue and rivet.
Lol I hate stitching too and polishing.
That’s a gorgeous axe. Looks like a real great user too!
The prettiest one I’ve got in the collection by a lot.
Thanks for sharing the process. I wonder if the gumming is caused by the resin/adhesive and steel residue? You made a beauty axe and your "wax on wax off" polishing turned out great buddy!
I’m not sure. As I said I don’t do it often, I just assumed it was the steel gumming up, but makes sense it might be mixing with the glue.
Nice axe!
Thanks bud, good to see ya hear. I’ve enjoyed your vids a lot. You run a nice and tiddy operation. Much the way I run my contracting company, but I’ve only been on my own for the last ten years. As you well know, much more money doing it yourself than working for somebody else. Now I can hire guys to do a lot of the work I used to do myself. Clear you know your shit. Keep posting. Thanks
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Cool axe
You keep making more and more beautiful axes! Such a nice build! I normally blend my micro bevels in with a stone to make a micro convex edge. I think it really does depend of how the steel quality and temper/hardening is in regards to what you can get away with. Some axes you can just get lucky with
I often do that as well over time. The steel and the wood definitely play a roll.
I only clean up the poll when it needs it, and that definitely doesn’t need it!
I feel the same way. Just a little dinged. Nothing too bad.
I had a feeling you'd put it to work. I doubt the hardware store made their own axes.
I can’t believe that either. But some guy on AJ tried to tell me that. There’s just no way.
That turned out nice
It did. I’m happy with it. I still need to make a sheath for it yet. I’m thinking something crazy like purple lol.
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Beautiful! Glad to see the edge held up! I haven't swung that Muller at 16 yet, got a tiny micro on it but yep prepared to make some adjustments if need be. Lasers, ninjas pirates and shit 🤣🤣
Most of the edge sits at 17.5 and on the few other axes I took that low the edge just crumbled. So I didn’t have high hopes for this one, but so far so good.
Great video and what an axe. Looks like a Killinger red elm handle?
Yep, you guessed it. First video of me hanging it is one vid back on the channel. Thanks
How does the elm handle feel in a chopping axe? Never had one before. My favorite so far is ash.
Feels alright. Much lighter than hickory.
Do you think the type of fawns foot you enjoy using has evolved a little? I remember you used to like very low profile swells. Definitely a special axe head. I enjoyed the Bushcraft Sisyphus part! Would love for him to make more videos.
Big time. Owen taught me to scoop them out. I still don’t like fat ones and on little axes don’t really need much of one, but absolutely it’s evolved!
Same! We need more Axe Science, Lane!
Dude did you spray WD40 into the bearings of the roller?
Yep, do the same on skate bearings too.
The bearings are sealed and packed in grease. Really the lubricant only eases the wear on the pivot point, but then you know that. Thanks for watching, brother. Have a good day.
But you hate Connies…..
Lol I know…but this one is growing on me
I recently picked up an R. King Tool Steel Connie from an antique shop for $20. Brand new, little to no pitting, but someone put a flat grind on it. Needs a handle……got a French curve you’re willing to part with?
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