The ax has an ancient history. The first axes were made of stone. Then, with the development of technology, axes began to be made of metals. Copper, bronze and even silver were used in the manufacture of axes. Axes performed various functions from weapons to cutting meat and chopping firewood, from boarding to blacksmithing and climbing. Wikipedia mentions thirty-one types of axes. But in this article we will analyze the thirty second-ax gift variety.
For its manufacture, the author used the following
Tools and materials
-Ax;
-History;
-Wedges;
-Jute cord;
-Paper;
-Marker;
-Ushm-ka;
-File;
- Petal disc;
-Drill;
- Nozzle on a drill with a flypaper;
-Back paper from 40 to 1200;
-Felt circle;
-Paste GOI-2;
-PVA;
-Hacksaw;
- Stain;
-Brush;
Step One: Markup
The author acquired an old ax at a flea market. According to the author, manufacturers sometimes make an ax of different metal, the butt of softer than the blade. You can check with the help of angle grinders, if the spark on the entire ax is the same, the ax is made of homogeneous metal and you can make changes to the shape of such an ax.
Putting an ax on a piece of paper, the author circled it. Drawn a more successful ax shape.
Using a marker, the drawing is transferred to the ax.
Step Two: Cutout
With the help of a grinder makes a series of cuts.
Cutting the cuts.
A file and a petal disk finalizes the form.
Step Three: Grinding and Polishing
The file makes the descents. Grinds with a angle grinder with a blade disc.
Then he processes it with a drill with a nozzle. Starts with sandpaper P-40 and ends with P-1200.
Finally polishes with a felt circle and paste GOI-2 (not an asterisk))))).
Step Four: Hatchet
Ax author used purchased. He planted it on an ax and wedged into three wedges. For fixing I used PVA glue.
Cut off the protruding parts of the wedge with a hacksaw. I have polished the furrows and scratches.
I put a stain on the ax.
I wrapped the top of the ax with a jute cord. The cord was impregnated with PVA glue.
The ax is ready. Now it remains to decide to give it or keep it.