Thought I'd try doing a hand made handle for this old HB hatchet head I had. I had an old white oak stair stringer I salvaged from my old church when our company did some renovations on the front stage a few years ago. The treads, and stringers were all old clear boards and would have been thrown away. Most likely around 100 years old, so it's fair to say it's been well seasoned.
Used my old PS&W Co. drawknife, vintage Stanley spokeshave, and a vintage low angle spokeshave as well. Also used a 4 in hand rasp around the knob. Used the 2 spoke shaves to fit the head and wedged it with a piece of scrap Wenge wood I had. I rubbed in about 4-5 coats of BLO and will probably do more. Now I just need to make a leather mask and it's done. Another fun project, and am dying to do another. Really enjoyed this.
Forgot to say, I put another stupid edge on this one too. Nothing but oil stones and a bastard file to set the bevel. File, Lansky puck, 400/1000 grit pocket stone, finished with a barbers hone. Sharp enough to open up anyone not careful. :)
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