What Did You Sharpen Today?

Old Axeman · May 28, 2019

YJ-very nice, and very good user New Orleans broad axe. My favorite broad axe pattern. Now lets see it being used !

Yankee Josh · May 28, 2019

Yankee Josh said:
Wait till you see the size of the one I'm working on...

Haha I was only kidding about the size. Here's some before pics;

I obviously couldn't get a good edge with all that pitting on back. So i spent some time with my simmons nu-cut, a black diamond mill bastard and that 00 cut inox file. Here's a couple during;

And finally after honing front and back;

It now weighs #1-13.6oz. Last night i steam bent a riggers haft for it. I'll cut it to length after it's set. I wanted the extra leverage. Here it is with some tension while the steam was being applied;

And after I'd steamed it for 40 minutes I really cranked down on it!

I'll leave it clamped there for another 24 hours. I already fitted the head so it'll be a quick job once it's dry and set. Thanks for checking it out guys!

Fmont · May 29, 2019

That's sweet man. Sharp files and skill.

Square_peg · May 30, 2019

Yankee Josh said:
Gotta tell you guys that $42 i spent on that inox grobet file was well worth it... it just won't stop cutting! And furthermore the 00 cut that i got makes filings so small that just rapping it on the bench clears it out. Couldn't be happier because this steel is damn hard.

There are few things more pleasurable than using a really good file.

Hickory n steel · Jun 25, 2019

I actually sharpened this a few days ago, but now that it is sharp it needed some protection.

My leather stamping skills are horrible, but at least the sheath is functional.
Would look better had i not stamped it, but practice makes perfect and this had a good deal of real estate to practice on so I went for it

Hickory n steel · Jun 25, 2019

Okay I lied, it wasn't as sharp as it really could have been so I just finished taking the stones to it.

And thanks again to Agent_H for the head, I'll do my best to use it whenever I can.

Agent_H · Jun 26, 2019

Hickory n steel said:
Okay I lied, it wasn't as sharp as it really could have been so I just finished taking the stones to it.

And thanks again to Agent_H for the head, I'll do my best to use it whenever I can.

Very nice!
It's in good hands - ones that will use and appreciate it.

garry3 · Jul 3, 2019

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It going fine but it's just to much wear on my stone. Done for the night. To be continued...[/url]

Square_peg · Jul 3, 2019

^^^
They file well.

ScottB65 · Jul 5, 2019

A Collins. Did a double bit Collins and a Homestead yesterday and a Sears Boy's head earlier in the week. Gotta say, the Collins are harder than woodpecker lips.

Fmont · Jul 5, 2019

Didn't get pics but a Disston 410. It's got a little life in it yet, about half gone. Never had seen the stamp before but took my ez lap to it and was surprised. Says something about cedar, Google says "Cedar Savage." Been using it off and on for a few years, only ever touched it up before today because the geometry it came filed with is typical of an old saw not particularly cared for. Not much info on the 410 with a cursory glance. Nice to know what you have though!

rjdankert · Jul 5, 2019

Fmont said:
a Disston 410

1932 snip

Bob

Fmont · Jul 5, 2019

Incredible! Thank you! Mine measures 44", most the front arc was filed pretty flat by whoever had it. Mine also has a circle Disston logo to the right of the main logo. A well-used saw, but it still works lol

Miller '72 · Jul 6, 2019

Fmont said:
Didn't get pics but a Disston 410. It's got a little life in it yet, about half gone. Never had seen the stamp before but took my ez lap to it and was surprised. Says something about cedar, Google says "Cedar Savage." Been using it off and on for a few years, only ever touched it up before today because the geometry it came filed with is typical of an old saw not particularly cared for. Not much info on the 410 with a cursory glance. Nice to know what you have though!

I for one really want to see your Cedar Savage.

Fmont · Jul 6, 2019

I can make that happen. It'll be underwhelming but the image will go up into the cloud and stay there for posterity. Check back tonight.

garry3 · Jul 7, 2019

Treadle made pretty quick work of resetting the bevels and giving it a toothy edge. I got wet but it was welcome on a hot day.

Miller '72 · Jul 7, 2019

garry3 said:
Treadle made pretty quick work of resetting the bevels and giving it a toothy edge. I got wet but it was welcome on a hot day.

That's beautiful! That sir would be a dream to have.

Old Axeman · Jul 8, 2019

garry3- It makes me sad that I had to sell my treadle grind stone 7 yrs ago when we left Montana. But, I hope the Forest Service still has the one I used in "An Ax To Grind" at the Nine Mile Ranger Station. Yours looks like a nice one, even still has the correct drip cup and splash guard.

garry3 · Jul 8, 2019

Old Axeman said:
garry3- It makes me sad that I had to sell my treadle grind stone 7 yrs ago when we left Montana. But, I hope the Forest Service still has the one I used in "An Ax To Grind" at the Nine Mile Ranger Station. Yours looks like a nice one, even still has the correct drip cup and splash guard.

My hope is at some point replacement parts well become available, particularly the axle assembly's because I have not come across one yet that isn't rusted tight beyond ever being unscrewed to change a wheel. I have a few in various states of disrepair.

Yankee Josh · Jul 27, 2019

I recieved my KP Jersey pattern yesterday. I filed high spots of the poll and touched up a few problem areas as well as sharpening it. It's heavier than I thought it would be which is great!

It's polished by hand and lightly blued once. I then buffed off most of the bluing to achieve more grey than dark blue. Here's some photos in succession.

I'm pleased with how it turned out. It's hung but that's a post for tomorrow! Have a great night all!