Thread: Axe talk

Thanks Paul

We have actually moved to Bendigo which doesn't help you much

Yes there will be scrumpy. Lots of it is the plan

Made some progress.

Got the first press post dressed with my left handed German Broad Axe (Breitbeil).
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Putting this video here because two of my German Axes are featured in it.

Competition woodchopping.

The axe head and grip remain in a plane with the forehead and bellybutton. The first cut is on the log bottom on the dominant side, followed by the log top, then the top and the bottom of the other side.

As the cut progresses a middle cut is added. When half way in, turn around and work the other side.

As the cuts meet you step off forward and the log halves drop to the ground.

This is what I was taught anyway.

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Looking at those feet next to the cut sure is clenching. I don't think I'm going to go there.

But, I'm very envious of that racing saw. Probably sharpened for green wood, but that could be gradually changed to a profile more suited to seasoned hardwoods. Dream on!

Stay sharp!

Neil

Yes. A long cutting edge and shortish haft help keep the cut where it belongs. Oh, and learners were issued with chain-mail socks!

The sawyer in blue is making x-cut saws Neil and they're winning championships around the country. I think he said there's a 3 month waiting list. We got a go at this too, with a beginner's saw. Did it fly.

Originally Posted by rsser

The sawyer in blue is making x-cut saws...

Ern, do you have a name?

Thanks

Neil

Forgotten it Neil. Can find out though if you wish.

Originally Posted by NeilS

Ern, do you have a name?

Thanks

Neil

If not too much trouble, that would be most appreciated, Ern.

Thanks

Neil

Email sent Neil.

Originally Posted by rsser

Email sent Neil.

Much obliged

Thanks

Neil

More axe work on my apple press build.

The axey bits start at around the 7 minute mark if you want to skip ahead. The axe used in the video is my French Carpenters Axe. Anyone hazard a guess how old it is?



If anyone is interested in the rest of the build you can find it progressing here:

Timber frame Apple Press and cider making

Today I gave the Keesteel its test.

My criteria are penetration, chip ejection, sticking and edge retention.

The results are not strictly comparable with the other axes I've mentioned here as my technique has changed. The lump of wood is the same though.

It's performance is in the same ballpark as the others and it felt good in the hands. However edge retention was significantly better. And that's a surprise as according to file bite it's one of the softest bits I've worked.

Wonder why.

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My Tuatahi Kingi work axe is FS.

See https://www.woodworkforums.com/f275/t...97#post2018519