Little project for a cheap hand axe

[Tat2trev]

Got a cheap hand axe from wilkos just to get me going,got it home and realised it was way too long,So I stripped off the rubber handle to expose the metal shaft and cut it down to a more manageable length glued the rubber handle back on bound the handle with thread for grip,re faced the blade plus dam good polish up and this is what I came up with. Never done this before and is also the first time I've owned an axe got to do some saving to get a sheath.let me know what you think guys n gals.

 

[Tat2trev]

may i add the axe was 8quid it was re faced with a file and polished with emery boards from my wifes beautician box.All done on a budget the hard way

 

[crosslandkelly]

That sure is different. I'm thinking GFB "Kubben" style. Nice work. Keep it good and sharp, and it should work well.
Atb

 

[toilet digger]

i like it, nice neat job.

 

[crosslandkelly]

An old cereal box, an old mouse mat and some toothpaste and you've got a stropping kit.

 

[Tat2trev]

how does that work colin?????????????????? i'm new to this bud thanks for the heads up. See i am trying

 

[crosslandkelly]

Mouse mat under the cardboard, printed side down.The mat will keep the profile while you use the toothpaste as a grinding compound on the cardboard. T cut is better. I'll try to find a vid.

 

[Tat2trev]

wow gonna try that cant wait till the morning

 

[crosslandkelly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJhhz-643k&list=PLEEAB147D36BDD21B

 

[Tat2trev]

thats good to watch thanks bud great help

 

[crosslandkelly]

You're welcome.

 

[Tat2trev]

going to have a go at making a bowl with just my new cheapo modded axe,and see what happens