A.McPherson
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Ohhhhh yeaaaaa!!!
Thanks JT!!
Thanks JT!!
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Guess what I got?!?
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i got mine too ! i was curious of suggestions on how thick the edge should be before sharpening, and how far back the main bevel should go.
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Yeah, I don't know either, I suppose it really depends what you envision it's use to be...
Carving axe? Splitting? Fighting? Entry tool?
Each will have different grinds, different edge thicknesses. I think I'll probably go with a full, or nearly full flat, back to the middle of the checks for the first one. Then maybe a hollow grind or two...
Carving axe? Splitting? Fighting? Entry tool?
Each will have different grinds, different edge thicknesses. I think I'll probably go with a full, or nearly full flat, back to the middle of the checks for the first one. Then maybe a hollow grind or two...
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On a belt axe this size, the best edge is usually around .020 before sharpening, and run the bevel back about 1/2". That puts the edge angle at around 20° inclusive.
Grind the bevel to the .020" thick edge and then slightly convex it toa sharp edge to make it more robust.
Grind the bevel to the .020" thick edge and then slightly convex it toa sharp edge to make it more robust.
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thanks for the input ! i probably would have went 2 inches back with the bevel and made too fragile and knife-like. i hope someone starts a thread where we can show what we have done with them.
