buffcreekforge
40 Cal.
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The temperature got above freezing Sunday afternoon, so I cleaned up an old dug axe head I got in a trade last fall and made and hung a straight hickory handle on it. The head weighs right at 2 pounds. I made a 26" hickory handle in a straight pattern, stained the handle with Fiebings dark brown leather dye, and rubbed a couple coats of boiled linseed oil into the handle. Monday evening, I aged the whole thing with flat black spray paint and put a couple of coats of carnuba wax on it. The size is perfect for trekking, pack in encampments, or just general light camp work. Just wanted to share how I spent a nice winter Sunday afternoon (and a little time on Monday).
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I remain your humble servant,
Just Dave
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I remain your humble servant,
Just Dave