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by Avery P.
Sun Jun 21, 2015 5:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Announcing a new axe line
Replies: 10
Views: 13898

Re: Announcing a new axe line

Howdy fellas, got a bit of bad news. I have to postpone the new line indefinitely; had some problems with the steel supplier which I was willing to work with. But the family recently suffered a loss that will need attention. If/when I'm back under way you folks will be the first to know!
by Avery P.
Wed May 27, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Announcing a new axe line
Replies: 10
Views: 13898

Re: Announcing a new axe line

Cool, thanks! Just out of curiosity what are the other styles you plan on offering? I'm finalizing the design for a large Dane and almost done with the prototype for a Francisca. Also, once I get the process down to as efficient as possible, I may be able to drop the prices a little more. The cool ...
by Avery P.
Wed May 27, 2015 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Announcing a new axe line
Replies: 10
Views: 13898

Re: Announcing a new axe line

Thanks fellas. @Ringulf - I'm doing a 24"-26" haft on them so they can be used for throwing as well as a single hander. I've sent a prototype of this model out for review, I'll post a link when it's up.
by Avery P.
Tue May 26, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Announcing a new axe line
Replies: 10
Views: 13898

Announcing a new axe line

Howdy all, been awhile since I've been on the boards. Far too many irons in the fire, quite literally. Which brings me to my point. One of the reasons I haven't been around is that I've been working on a new axe line. One that I can do with relatively quick turnaround. At the moment I'm only going t...
by Avery P.
Thu Jul 03, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Here is a fun little project!
Replies: 9
Views: 13034

Re: Here is a fun little project!

@ Ringulf - I will do my best to accept this challenge. Of course, as we all know, my spare time is pretty limited but I will attempt to finish by August.
by Avery P.
Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Here is a fun little project!
Replies: 9
Views: 13034

Re: Here is a fun little project!

Hmmmm, you've just given me my next project. Thanks for posting brother!
by Avery P.
Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
Replies: 11
Views: 15628

Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow

This is a board bow. I searched through a stack of boards at Lowes Hardware to find a board with the right grain.
by Avery P.
Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
Replies: 11
Views: 15628

Re: Made a Red Oak Long Bow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKusD0Jm5Eo&list=UUnnMCvX1gBjpqD_yrT0bMfw waiting for part two You know, I wish Google and Youtube were around when I was Teen. Back then I had to go to the Library and wade through the dewy decimal system to find "How To" books and tutorials. Very nice ...
by Avery P.
Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:35 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Made a Red Oak Long Bow
Replies: 11
Views: 15628

Made a Red Oak Long Bow

Howdy folks, been a while since I posted in this section. So, this is my latest project; a long bow I made out of piece if red oak. First, here's a shot of the layout. http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww1/absilits/long%20bow/DSCN0460_zps7d74ba24.jpg http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww1/absilits/...
by Avery P.
Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: well met
Replies: 11
Views: 12940

Re: well met

Howdy, welcome aboard.
by Avery P.
Sun Jun 01, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: an Exercise in Patience.
Replies: 9
Views: 11291

Re: an Exercise in Patience.

Daerir wrote:So you have any rope I can borrow lol. Joking joking :lol:

lol, I just might have a few feet....

Yeah, my forge is down, going to have to rebuild it from the ground up. So, I have to do something to keep my hands busy, I cant sit idle with no project; just not in my nature.
by Avery P.
Fri May 30, 2014 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: an Exercise in Patience.
Replies: 9
Views: 11291

an Exercise in Patience.

I was given this bundle rope that was entirely knotted up. The bundle had served as a "quick fix" where an amount would be pulled 'till it couldn't be pulled anymore and then cut. Finally it got so tangled that it was useless to pull on it anymore. I didn't think to take a picture of the w...
by Avery P.
Sat May 24, 2014 9:01 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Pattern weld axe made from chain
Replies: 19
Views: 24268

Re: Pattern weld axe made from chain

Do you sell these things?!?!?! Its very beautiful man. Wait, is this the same Mike from over at SBG? if so, welcome man and thanks for the compliment. Well, this is the first pattern weld axe I've made so I'll be keeping this one most likely. Plus doing one out of chain was more for fun and isn't v...
by Avery P.
Sun May 18, 2014 3:53 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Pattern weld axe made from chain
Replies: 19
Views: 24268

Re: Pattern weld axe made from chain

Wow, I have always liked your axes Avery, but that is a work of art as well as a wonderfully functional tool. I love the work on the handle, totally gorgeous. What is the head's weight? I noticed you didn't mention that in the specs you provided. I'm not sure what the weight was, and I don't have a...
by Avery P.
Sat May 17, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Crafts & Skills
Topic: Pattern weld axe made from chain
Replies: 19
Views: 24268

Re: Pattern weld axe made from chain

Okay, so here is the finished axe. I decided to go with an ebony stain. But I also sanded most of the stain off so that it would show in the grain and compliment the pattern on the axe. After a couple of coats of stain, sanding in between, I polished it with Minwax Polishing Wax. So, without further...