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Post by Avery on Feb 14, 2009 0:23:08 GMT
Ok, so I finally got the axe sharpening video made. I had to split it in two because of the length. I said in the video to devote a couple of hours to sharpen an axe, but I tried not to edit the video to much to show you can put a decently sharp edge on one in about 20 minutes with just a #2 bastard file. Sorry for the poor camera work, I'm beginning to suspect my camera man is a closet acidfreak ;D Not really, he just tried to get some shots he thought was cool. Anyway, here it is in 2 parts. Hope this helps those who asked for it.
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Feb 14, 2009 0:30:18 GMT
Nice vids... I had my acid phase too..... it was cool , then... ;D
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Post by Avery on Feb 14, 2009 0:38:35 GMT
Nice vids... I had my acid phase too..... it was cool , then... ;D Thanks Marc. I don't know if I'd call mine a phase, more like a decade. ;D
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Feb 14, 2009 0:41:40 GMT
Nice vids... I had my acid phase too..... it was cool , then... ;D Thanks Marc. I don't know if I'd call mine a phase, more like a decade. ;D Umm yeah mine was ALMOST two decades LOL
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2009 0:45:27 GMT
I definitely needed this, I'll have to spend a good amount of time reshaping the bevels on my cold steel axes, and then make new handles +1 to you and a five star rating on the tube!
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Post by Avery on Feb 14, 2009 0:51:15 GMT
much apreciated Ken. Marc....... 2 decades, huh. Impressive.
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Post by Marc Ridgeway on Feb 14, 2009 0:53:10 GMT
much apreciated Ken. Marc....... 2 decades, huh. Impressive. Almost ... unfortunately I got into the nastier stuff too and had to cut it all out
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Post by Avery on Feb 14, 2009 1:08:59 GMT
much apreciated Ken. Marc....... 2 decades, huh. Impressive. Almost ... unfortunately I got into the nastier stuff too and had to cut it all out Same here. Still enjoy my Guinness though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 21:30:51 GMT
With these axes, sharpening with a piece of sandpaper or stones would take a long time. But if you use a file and keep your hand at the proper angle then you should get a fine edge. But that's also the downfall to sharpening anything, you have to keep the proper angle or your edge will roll over.
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Post by Avery on Feb 17, 2009 22:03:44 GMT
Just a question, why do you alternate between the two motions when running the file along the edge? Does it allow you to cover the whole surface more accurately or is there another reason? I guess the basic principle in sharpening is generally the same, no matter whether you're using a file, sandpaper or different types of whetstones. And it's a matter of patience, isn't it? I often end up with a moderately sharp edge that I can't seem to get any sharper and I guess that I'm simply not doing it long enough. I'm probably too concerned about removing more material than necessary. The reason for changing directions is so if you are unknowingly putting more pressure on one side of the file, and cutting in, it adjusts itself when you change. Or at least makes it obvious you're doing so. While making the video I kept in mind that alot of teens and younger kids may try to sharpen their axe. So I purposely didn't show how to use a belt sander, or how to use different files at different stages. I figured not everybody is going to have access to those tools. As I told Ken in a P.M., try this method with a bastard file then go over it again with a finishing or "smooth cut" file. That'll put an edge on there thats wicked sharp. As far as sandpaper or whet rocks(shrugs) its a little more work for the same result, IMO. And if anything else, grab an old blade and expirement, when I was a kid my dad made me sharpen all our axes, bushaxes, hatchets and anything with a blade. Learned thruogh repetition, I guess. Keep me posted on how well this works on yours, I always like feedback. Positve and negative. Edit: Oh and thanks for the Karma
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