I am with the Yorkshireman on this, get a cheap head make a handle ((you will
need a drawknife spokeshave or two) chance to acquire more tools) and have fun.
I am experimenting with single bevels for more control, early days yet but it
seems to work for me.

Pete

-----Original Message-----
From: OldTools  On Behalf Of yorkshireman@y...
Sent: 04 July 2019 07:22
To: Dan Beck 
Cc: old tools 
Subject: Re: [OldTools] carvers axe/hatchet

Dan has the axe itch…

I was infected with the Gransfors bug by a friend who seemed to have an endless
supply from a relative living near the factory.  Gorgeous things.  I also live
near the best green woodworkers shop in the UK, and went to fondle several of
the breed.  I didn’t buy.  Here’s why

“You want “How much” for that lump of steel?”  - we all know that feeling when
looking at a new tool.
Still I was tempted, the silky feel of the oiled handle with It’s subtle curves,
and the balance point just ‘there’ and the feel of it as you altered your grip
for taking fine shavings, or for chunky chopping.

The Yorkshireman kicked back and the rationalisation went along the lines of
‘It’s a good steel. It will hold an edge - but I can sharpen stuff, and take a
break a bit more often.’
'The balance and weight are all in the handle shape.  I can shape handles, and
get some practice in fitting them.  Maybe I could make mine an even better fit
for my personal use if I don’t feel I’m carving up something of tremendous
value.’
'Axe heads are maybe a 5.00 spend.  I can re-shape one to be as fine as one of
these, and I won’t care about ruining It’s looks’

So, as Brent said - just make your own.  It will be as sharp, though maybe need
more frequent sharpening.


Or maybe take out a mortgage and see Maurice - take more money, his shop is
packed with stuff you really, really need.


Richard Wilson
Yorkshire Galoot.

> On 3 Jul 2019, at 22:55, Dan Beck  wrote:
>
> Good afternoon, friends! I recently got into spoon making and
> green-wood working, and I would like to get myself a decent carvers
> axe/hatchet. I know that if I keep my eyes peeled at garage sales and
> flea markets, I should be able to find an axe or hatchet on the cheap
> that I can rehab. But I'll be honest - I'm feeling impatient and I'd
> really rather just find one that I can use right away with little
> rehab needed. I'd love to get a Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet but
> there's no way I can drop that kind of coin right now. The Robin Wood
> carving axe is also on the top of my list, but the shipping costs from
> England also put that just slightly out of my reach, financially. So,
> I thought I would reach out to you all and see if anyone had a decent,
> user-grade carving axe/hatchet that they might be looking to sell for a
reasonable price. If this is you, please let me know.
> Thank you and I hope all of you have a fantastic 4th of July!
>
> Best,
> Dan
>
> PS - is it an axe? A hatchet? I see listed both ways.
>
> PPS - sorry that I mainly only post when I'm looking to buy something.
> I'm still relatively new to woodworking, so I don't have a lot of
> knowledge to share. I'm mainly here to soak up the wisdom you all exude.

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