Recycled axe head

[Apac]

A few weeks ago i was working at a old georgen house when i stumbled across this sorry looking axe, it was riddled with wood worm and coated with a nice thick layer of rust. been a sentimental fool i decided to take it home ( as ya do)..

Seen as ther isnt much to do on an evening apart from browns the tinters or watch a spot of tv i thought id dig out my opinel give it a quick sharpen and see wat i could muster, a few hours later i have what is starting to resemble an axe..

The head after a quick brush down with a wire brush



The first stage of the handle.( originally a 3x3 bit of maple)



As u can see it far from complete but i just thought id pop it up as is so u can have a quick look..

 

[British Red]

You have the makings of a fine and charachterul axe there mate! How dod you wedge the handle? Hardwood or did you use a mteal or ring wedge?

Anywhoo...nice axe head!

Red

 

[Apac]

Thanks mate, i thought it fitting to salvage a piece of the original hard wood handle. its made a nice snug fit. altho ill be removing it in the next stage in order to carve the correct shape of the head in to the handle.