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Offline Pappy

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #60 on: December 13, 2016, 04:21:28 am »
Nice fit, looking very good. ;)
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #61 on: December 13, 2016, 06:09:24 am »
Man - I'm really liken that ! Bob
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #62 on: December 13, 2016, 01:44:11 pm »
That's going to look awesome!

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #63 on: December 13, 2016, 02:34:27 pm »
Don't take it to Marshall. Paul may abscond with it!
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #64 on: December 13, 2016, 08:57:53 pm »
Now your just showing off ;D
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #65 on: December 13, 2016, 09:34:39 pm »
Just saw this thread now,  great build along Clint.
I have a few axe heads that need to handles, I should really do the same

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #66 on: December 13, 2016, 11:49:36 pm »
Don't take it to Marshall. Paul may abscond with it!


I'm more worried about hole in the bow Chuck at the Classic

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #67 on: December 14, 2016, 04:23:07 am »
Ya Chuck will love it for sure.  ;) Nice Job Clint. :)
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #68 on: December 14, 2016, 10:38:24 am »
It's looking awesome!
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #69 on: December 14, 2016, 12:01:54 pm »
I've been re-profiling and carving handles for axes, hatchets, and tools for years. This is fantastic work.  Nice job!
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #70 on: December 14, 2016, 02:04:22 pm »
That is some nice work. Great looking hatchet handle. Excellent work. Two thumbs up.

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #71 on: December 14, 2016, 04:03:45 pm »
Nicely done!  Sometimes you really piss me off :)
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #72 on: December 15, 2016, 01:19:43 pm »
Sorry Matt  :)

I did some finish shaping and smoothed it out.  It's ready for sanding.  I cut the tongue down, rounded it over a little, and made a center cut 2/3 of the length.  I cut a wedge from a piece of walnut.  I'm going to sand it after lunch and then mount the head on it. 









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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #73 on: December 15, 2016, 04:32:57 pm »
Sanded to 600 grit and burnished with paper towels.

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #74 on: December 15, 2016, 06:55:27 pm »
I drove the wedge in as far as I could.  I gave it a few more wacks and it broke off flush.  The head feels solid.  I hope it holds.  I'll post some finished pictures when I'm done putting the tung oil on it.

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