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Offline Bart

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Hand Forged Camp Axe
« on: March 30, 2019, 03:47:50 AM »
Fooling around in the shop. Just finished this little camp axe.
Forged from 4140 steel, and fitted with an Osage haft.



« Last Edit: March 30, 2019, 04:00:02 AM by Bart »

Offline David R. Pennington

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2019, 04:41:24 AM »
Looks good. What are dimensions? I have a real nice little bag axe a friend made and he put a real pretty osage handle in it. I tend to push tools a little beyond their intended purpose. I am on my third handle in it and it is hickory this time.
I been wanting to fix up some more hatchets. Is it welded or drifted? Can we see top profile?
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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2019, 05:11:25 AM »
Thanks David. I'll post pics of the top and bottom tomorrow plus add the dimensions. I used a teardrop shaped drift to punch the eye.
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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2019, 05:40:08 AM »
very nice like the osage orange

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2019, 07:12:54 AM »
I like this little axe. Just curious if you would share your source for 4140. Also what were your starting dimensions on your stock material. 

Offline Bart

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2019, 01:24:02 PM »
I started with a billet of 4140 measuring 1.5" W x 3/4". My source for 4140 is McMaster-Carr.com. They are located in Robbinsville, NJ. Great company with fast shipping and excellent customer services. I will follow up with the overall dimensions of the axe, and some other pictures of the top and bottom. Thanks for the compliments and interest. I have had several orders for this style axe. It's just a nice useable tool.

Bart
 

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2019, 05:07:31 PM »
A serious axe. Is 4140 your metal of choice? Does it sharpen easily?

Offline msellers

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2019, 05:17:18 PM »
I like that little axe. Nice work.
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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2019, 09:57:11 PM »
That is my idea of a perfect totin' axe.   Very, very nice.
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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2019, 11:37:00 PM »
Pretty head, very nice shape to it.

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2019, 08:22:27 AM »
Very nice ax and I admire anyone with the patience to work Osage Orange.

What are the dimensions of the ax head?
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Offline jrb

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2019, 04:48:12 PM »
Nice Bart, any pictures of your slitting chisel-drift?

Offline Bart

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2019, 06:35:37 PM »
Thanks everyone for the compliments. My job has kept me away from my shop for a bit, So I apologize for the delay in providing dimensions & pics of the top and bottom lines. I will post them later this evening when I return home, and Yes I will photograph the drift as well.

Bart

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2019, 03:17:04 AM »
Okay dimensions are as follows: The head measures 5.5", the blade is 2.5", and the handle is 12.0". Pics of my drifts as requested.





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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2019, 01:51:28 AM »
There is a lot to like there.  Nice shaping.  What are the two round discs in the base of the handle?   God Bless,   Marc

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2019, 02:39:49 AM »
Thanks for the additional pictures!  That is a sweet little axe for sure!

Marc, I believe those are his makers marks.

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Offline Bart

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Re: Hand Forged Camp Axe
« Reply #16 on: April 14, 2019, 02:33:29 PM »
Yes, the marks in the bottom of the handle are in fact my makers marks. They are also stamped in the bottom of the head on the underside of the pole. Thanks guys..

Bart