Well I was a bit miffed this morning so I decided to vent my frustrations on a bit of wood.
This time the challenge was to make another axe handle up with out any power tools.
It was a lovely morning and afternoon and I got on quite quickly.
In its raw state. This bit of stock wood was a middle brace of a large opening table. ( im 90% positive its beech)
I drew the shape free hand hence its a bit untidy
To get the shape I made a series of cuts along the length stopping just short of the line, next each section was chiseled out.
With a plane and a rasp and a bit of 80 grit sandpaper it was time to get shaping.
Now I have left the both ends with plenty of spare wood on and they will be the next areas0 to shape.
All the best
Craig
(PS the lead is an extension lead so I can have my music on while I work)
This time the challenge was to make another axe handle up with out any power tools.
It was a lovely morning and afternoon and I got on quite quickly.
In its raw state. This bit of stock wood was a middle brace of a large opening table. ( im 90% positive its beech)
I drew the shape free hand hence its a bit untidy
To get the shape I made a series of cuts along the length stopping just short of the line, next each section was chiseled out.
With a plane and a rasp and a bit of 80 grit sandpaper it was time to get shaping.
Now I have left the both ends with plenty of spare wood on and they will be the next areas0 to shape.
All the best
Craig
(PS the lead is an extension lead so I can have my music on while I work)
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