April 13, 201313 yr My new Plumb single bevel carpenters axe. I have been wanting to try this for awhile. The piece was about 3" wide I need 2". Took but a few seconds to get close to the line and ready for the plane. Good, Better, Best never let it rest Till your Good is Better and your Better is Best.
April 13, 201313 yr Now that's a way to work out any aggressions, you may be harboring!!Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
April 14, 201313 yr Hey Mark, what's wrong with a hand saw! LOLJust kidding. Very cool, a great way indeed to trim an inch or two or split it down the middle when needed.I have been wanting to delve into axe and froe for chair making for a long time. Where did you purchase the axe?John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
April 14, 201313 yr Author Got it at a flea market for 8 bucks. On thicker stock I'll be using the hand saw. Good, Better, Best never let it restTill your Good is Better and your Better is Best.
April 14, 201313 yr Good find!Mark Dorman said:Got it at a flea market for 8 bucks. On thicker stock I'll be using the hand saw. Good, Better, Best never let it restTill your Good is Better and your Better is Best.John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
April 14, 201313 yr  The way my luck has been the last couple of daysMaybe I'll stick with the planesand maybe a chiselNo telling what I'd do when using a Broadaxe in the shop.  Planer? I'm the 'planer', and these are what I use...
April 14, 201313 yr Author I'm definitely keeping an eye on where my left hand is. Good, Better, Best never let it restTill your Good is Better and your Better is Best.
April 14, 201313 yr Author John check out Curtis Buchanan chairmaker. He has video on his website for chairmaking that goes from buying the logs to finished. It's broken into segments so it's easy to find what you want to watch. I liked it partially to help whith building a tool list. John Morris said:Hey Mark, what's wrong with a hand saw! LOL Just kidding. Very cool, a great way indeed to trim an inch or two or split it down the middle when needed. I have been wanting to delve into axe and froe for chair making for a long time. Where did you purchase the axe? John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Homes For Our Troops and Wounded Warriors Project
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