[Closed] I think my axe might be too sharp...

And breathe...😡

fiskars will warranty the billhook I would think. I've only ever heard good things about their warranty.

That's interesting. I hate the bloody thing so no real loss if they don't.

I am so happy with how this turned out.

That is very fine work, lovely tool!

Thanks Neil. If nothing else it'll stave off the need to buy another Gransfors Bruks, at least for a while 🤔

You need projects.... Beside my axe head I have a box full of bits they once were a ms660. Once that's done the 038avs might get some love. That'll be about 2027 then.

neilnevill

You need projects…. .

And luckily I have two more axe projects on the back burner. I mentioned it back there but I just like to stress it again, I have a spare 29" hickory handle thanks to excellent customer service from http://woodsmithexperience.co.uk/ . If anyone is thinking of buying an axe and is maybe considering spending £30 - £50 on something off the shelf it might be worth considering doing something like this, and if you don't want to do it yourself woodsmith experience will do it for you for £12. There are loads of old heads on ebay, or gathering dust in sheds or in auctions and second hand shops. That handle cost £19 and is really as good as it gets, is almost infinitely customiseable and potentially very special. Caveats if you're a professional user, but I am and I love wood handled axes.

Beside my axe head I have a box full of bits they once were a ms660. Once that’s done the 038avs might get some love. That’ll be about 2027 then

What's the going rate for a rebuild round your way? My mate was quoted £330 for a new piston/cylinder in his ms 150T.

An 038 you say? I highly rated saw. I've got a bid on an 038 Magnum, 71cc of retro saw. They don't make 'em like they used to

No idea what it would cost to get built, I for it to build it. It's all there and fine. Most is a 2014 saw that had the clutch let go and trashed the bottom end, the bottom end is from another saw, feels ok but I'll part the case and replace the bearings probably. Rest the saw is good, although piston had gone to another saw so I got a meteor but for a deal, got it at cost basically. If I build it myself, by the time I've bought a 25" b+c I'll have about £325 in it.

The Magnum is the daddy, mines the super, 67cc. Runs ok but isn't perfect, some Muppet has damaged the spark plug thread and ballsed it by badly helicoiling it. I've currently got it sealed by adding a 1.5mm thick sealing washer to the plug. I want to repair it properly. If you want rebuild tips, if you get that Magnum pm me and I'll link you up with some guys on the opeforum, one has rebuilt several Magnums and is tackling some mild porting.

Thanks for the link jimjam! Sweet site. Did you use one of the smedbergs?

Admire your patience OP.
I get the angle grinder out, loads of sparks a bit of swearing and a slightly sharper blade....

And a lost temper (in the metal). Axes really are simple and quick to sharpen with a bastard file, no need to heat them up and risk damage using a grinder.

Thanks for the link jimjam! Sweet site. Did you use one of the smedbergs?

Yeah they are both Smedbergs handles, I would love to have shop like that near me. The big one matches the shape of my Scandinavian Forest Axe perfectly, just scaled up. The quality is easily a match for the Gransfors, though obviously the fit and finish on the Gransfors is superior. I did spend a bit of time slimming the handle down with a knife before fitting, but then realised it might have been pointless if I broke it during fitting. I'll see how I get on with it but I might make the handle a bit thinner.

And a lost temper<span style="font-size: 0.8rem;"> (in the metal). Axes really are simple and quick to sharpen with a bastard file, no need to heat them up and risk damage using a grinder.

+1. And even if you don't draw the temper out chances are you'll ruin whatever edge geometry or profile the cutting edge has.

Woo Hoo, I won the 038 Magnum. It'll be a lot more powerful than my 034 but mechanically it is similar so it should be home serviceable. I have a couple of big Chestnuts to fell into the field at harvest time, the bigger saw should make it a little easier.  I'd be interested to hear how better porting improves the performance.

Here's the saw, I hope the link works

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-STIHL-PROFESSIONAL-PETROL-CHAIN-SAW-038-sthil-IN-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-/323036914799?nma=true&si=ahqHE%252BWQkisZdeIEAjmlwL0BM%252BM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Awesome work on the axe Jimjam.

Sweet, I'll email you a link.

So MM is the 038 just a ported version of the 034 or a bigger engine?

I see that saw has a 16" bar.... I changed my 034 bar to a 21" and it doesn't seem to have slowed it down much at all - much better length as well in my view.

I got sent a new project

Its a 3lb 10Oz American felling Ax, a Kelly True Temper.  I still haven't etched and hafted the last head....but that is no reason not to collect more 🙂

I also found a sligtly cheaper source for the smedbergs  http://www.oldtoolstore.co.uk/smedbergs-curved-hickory-axe-shafts-various-sizes-available-495-p.asp   Although i got my haft for the other head from woodsmanexperience...its awesome!