Axe refurb

[clay*pigeon]

One rusty Kent pattern hatchete, removed broken shaft, gave it a quick sharpen, then left it in vinegar for 10 days. (sorry about pics, they were from phone)



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Chunk of ash roughly shaped, been beside the stove for 10 days as well.

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Hopefully finish the shaft and fit it tommorrow, this time I'll not be so lazy and use the camrera

 

[Two Socks]

Always nice to see rescued tools! I always hope to come across a kent pattern to restore as well.

 

[Clouston98]

Nice one mate - I did similar to a kent pattern and it's great to put an old tool back into service. Nicely done!

 

[clay*pigeon]

managed to grab half an hour, head blued and shaft fitted, still to wedge it and oil the shaft, top axe is a cheap £3 ish silverline one , reprofiled as a left handed side axe.

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[sausage100uk]

Nice job, ive got one sitting in the garage waiting for a refurb..

 

[Robbi]

Nicely done indeed.

 

[humdrum_hostage]

What is the vinegar for? Dirt or rust?

 

[clay*pigeon]

The vinegar dissolved the rust, without affecting the good steel, also it does it for you, instead of wire brushing steel wool etc.

 

[clay*pigeon]

Finished, wedged and a coat of oil, new spoon carving axe methinks

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