This week I fancied a change from leatherwork, so decided to knock out a few projects I have had in the back of my mind for a while
The first is an axe restoration project. I was given an Elwell felling axe by Jimbo some time ago and it has been gathering dust ever since! I will do a full walk-through thread with plenty of details when it is finished, but for now all you get is a sneak peak at the new handle I made for it. The only wood I had large enough was an old dusty plank, after further inspection I think it is teak. It has come out a lovely red hue after sanding and oiling. No idea if it's good haft material, but it is a beauty to work.
IMAG1135 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1199 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
That's all for now, more on the axe project later
The second project is a wee knife. It's a brusletto carbon steel blade I handled with Teak and leather. This is definitely teak I reckon, it has a real beautiful grain to it. I knocked up the scandi style sheath today for it too. It is certainly not perfect, but I'm chuffed with my personal progress with knife handling.
IMAG1185 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1196 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1191 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1183 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
I must say this week has been the first time I have managed to persevere with woodworking without breaking something over my knee. I have learning a little more patience for the skill, taking my time with the right tools for a change. I'm looking forward to getting the axe project finished when I have some time. I also made myself a canvas and leather pack I still have to finish, more on that later too
P.S the knife is up for grabs for free on my facebook page as a give away. (mods feel free to remove this if it's inappropriate)
The first is an axe restoration project. I was given an Elwell felling axe by Jimbo some time ago and it has been gathering dust ever since! I will do a full walk-through thread with plenty of details when it is finished, but for now all you get is a sneak peak at the new handle I made for it. The only wood I had large enough was an old dusty plank, after further inspection I think it is teak. It has come out a lovely red hue after sanding and oiling. No idea if it's good haft material, but it is a beauty to work.
IMAG1135 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1199 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
That's all for now, more on the axe project later
The second project is a wee knife. It's a brusletto carbon steel blade I handled with Teak and leather. This is definitely teak I reckon, it has a real beautiful grain to it. I knocked up the scandi style sheath today for it too. It is certainly not perfect, but I'm chuffed with my personal progress with knife handling.
IMAG1185 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1196 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1191 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
IMAG1183 by HamishOdinson, on Flickr
I must say this week has been the first time I have managed to persevere with woodworking without breaking something over my knee. I have learning a little more patience for the skill, taking my time with the right tools for a change. I'm looking forward to getting the axe project finished when I have some time. I also made myself a canvas and leather pack I still have to finish, more on that later too
P.S the knife is up for grabs for free on my facebook page as a give away. (mods feel free to remove this if it's inappropriate)