My camp hatchet, etc.

[Chiefs50]

Well, I'm still struggling with the photography but here goes. More home made stuff. I reformed an old roofers hatchet to make the camp axe. Fashioned the handle from a chunk of ironwood I picked up near my deer stand. The pipe has an applewood bowl and Red Osier dogwood stem - not totally broken in yet but seems to smoke ok. The knife is a thrift shop find. I made the handle out of some maple flooring seconds - stained with vinegar/rusty barb wire stain.

 

[BillinOregon]

Chiefs: Y'all arter be proud. Good looking kit.

 

[Chiefs50]

Thank you. I have to say that I owe any success I've had in making my own equipment to the good counsel and advice of the many knowledgeable folks here on this forum and others like it. Thanks to all who are so willing to help novices like myself get started in this great pastime.

 

[PitchyPine]

Nice work. :thumbsup:

 

[jeepwj992002]

That kit looks great. Your photography is looking better too. :thumbsup:

 

[Chiefs50]

Thanks to all who commented. I'll continue to work on improving both. Meanwhile, I'm having a lot of fun and it's not costing me an arm and a leg.

 

Excellent job Chief. :hatsoff:

 

[Blizzard of '93]

Yeah, rugged lookin' kit! :thumbsup:

 

[bigbore442001]

I really like the looks of that 'hawk. I never thought of converting an old roofing hatchet into a nice looking 'hawk.

 

[xxgrampa]

greetings chief,

it's fun to make stuff. it's even more funner to get the stuff at bargin prices.. :grin:

..ttfn..grampa..

 

[Chiefs50]

I really like the looks of that 'hawk. I never thought of converting an old roofing hatchet into a nice looking 'hawk.

I got the idea from Superflint. [url] http://www.muzzleloadingforum...136974/post/136974/hl/roofers+hatchet/#136974[/url]

I'm not as creative as some but I don't mind copying an innovative idea. I will try to post a better photo next week -- Mike

 

[bigbore442001]

Hmm. I think I have an old hatchet lying around somewhere that could be doctored up.That picture is really beautiful.