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Offline gfugal

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New Hatchet combined adze.
« on: October 20, 2018, 11:19:58 pm »
I got a hatchet head with an adze from eBay. It was pretty cheap, but I figure I can try it and if I like using a hatchet and an adze enough I may get a better one someday, maybe even make it myself. I was disappointed to find out it was made out of 1045 steel, so I rehardened it with a water quench to get as much carbon matrixed on the edge as I can. I just may have to resharpen frequently, we'll see. I can't really complain for the price I paid. Despite the material I have no complaints with the forging, it is sturdy, lightweight, aligned well and has a great shape. I used some scrap red oak for the handle that I shaped and fitted with my ax, knife, and rasp. I finished it with 120 grit sandpaper, stain, and tung oil. It feels good to make my own tool. I can't wait to put her to work, she should be ready for a beating.

« Last Edit: October 21, 2018, 08:22:26 am by gfugal »
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Offline Zuma

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Re: New Hatchet combined adze.
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2018, 03:42:34 am »
I hope it performs for you as good as it looks. cause it's lookin good. )W(
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