Gransfors Short Handled Gutter Adze

[Kepis]

Thanks for all the input chaps, appreciate it:You_Rock_, keep you posted on which one we get.

 

[Everything Mac]

I do believe it was the Hans Karlsson adze I used to make this
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79147&highlight=

I must say I was very impressed with it indeed. A very tidy wee tool.

Never used the small GB gutter adzes but the big brother is a good tool as well. A tad big for what you want though.

All the best
Andy

 

[robin wood]

This is the Karlsson 600gm the sheath does not come with it

 

[Kepis]

Thanks Robin, i think thats the one that's going to be best suited to my needs, knocking a sheath up for it wont take me long, do you have any experience of the Pfeil Adzes by chance?

 

[Wayne]

I haven't got Pfeil Adze yet but I love their cutting tools. I am seriously considering a purchase.

 

[FGYT]

How was it? I'm thinking of asking him for one.

it is a different animal to a European Adze its very light and not designed to lever. works on fast but small cuts in green wood

your welcome to try it

ATB

Duncan

 

[robin wood]

Thanks Robin, i think thats the one that's going to be best suited to my needs, knocking a sheath up for it wont take me long, do you have any experience of the Pfeil Adzes by chance?

Not used it but it has internal bevel and looks to me to be designed for 3d sculptural work rather than the sort of hollowing you wish to do.

 

[Taffy63]

How about this one?
http://www.axminster.co.uk/henry-taylor-henry-taylor-hand-adzes-prod23550/

 

[mrcharly]

Junk. Badly designed and cheaply made.

 

[Kepis]

Just ordered a Hans Karlsson 600g as im more inclined to make small bowls, cups and ladles rather than big open form bowls, well at the moment anyway

Thanks for all the input and advice people, appreciate it.

 

[mrcairney]

Nice, let us know how it works out.

 

[Kepis]

Nice, let us know how it works out.

will do .

 

[Zingmo]

How about this one?
http://www.axminster.co.uk/henry-taylor-henry-taylor-hand-adzes-prod23550/

I had one of these. Impossible to sharpen. Expensive for what it is. Just left me longing for the real deal.

Z

 

[Hugo]

I have a carpenters adze being delivered this week from a guy on fleebay kepis, no handle so I'll make one for it.
I'll be asking you later how long it should be as I haven't a clue.

 

[Ian S]

If it's a full size adze (4 inch + cutting edge, 4lb in weight), you'll need a 36 inch handle. A full-size adze is designed to be used with the piece of wood you're working on at ground level, you standing astride it or even on it, and the adze gently swung towards you. Steel toe caps are very good things.

Cheers

 

[mrcairney]

If it's a full size adze (4 inch + cutting edge, 4lb in weight), you'll need a 36 inch handle. A full-size adze is designed to be used with the piece of wood you're working on at ground level, you standing astride it or even on it, and the adze gently swung towards you. Steel toe caps are very good things.

Cheers

Adzlycopaedia.

 

[Dave Budd]

36" inch handle would only work if you are the right height for the finished adze. If I did that I would be digging holes in the ground, but if I fitted a 36" handle to an adze for my mate Gary (aka 'bigfella') then he would likely take his knees out!