Hatchet Project

[RockIsland1911A]

The long awaited axe project, So far i ahve 9 hours in file work on this axe. The pictures will be my attempt to take you thru the process of making this axe. Hope you enjoy(cuz my fingers are sore as hell).
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe007.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe008.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe009.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe006.jpg

[RockIsland1911A]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe003.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe002.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe005.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe011.jpg

[RockIsland1911A]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe010.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe012.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe013.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe015.jpg

[RockIsland1911A]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe016.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe023.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/Axe021.jpg

[Southpawmark]

Oh Hell Yeeeeeeees!

[BSea]

That looks really cool. I was waiting to post thinking there might be more pics. That is a really cool treatment. I can't wait to see the finished hatchet.

[titanse05]

Tuned in to see the finished product!

[douglas_knott]

looks good so far John.

[dsparkie]

Hey John, Thumbs to you and your art work brother, You are an artist. Cant wait to see the finished product:):):)

[RockIsland1911A]

Hey John, Thumbs to you and your art work brother, You are an artist. Cant wait to see the finished product:):):)
thnaks Sparkie, more pictures to come. Once im done with the picture part of this thread i iwll go back and fill in the written part , explaining each picture.
John

[RockIsland1911A]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2001.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2002.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2006.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2007.jpg

[RockIsland1911A]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2004.jpg
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2008.jpg
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[RockIsland1911A]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2010.jpg
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2016.jpg

[NAMVET72]

Really Sweet Looking John.............


Clyde

[RockIsland1911A]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2015.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2017.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/Creepers-Dad/hatchet2019.jpg

[AutoMag]

Beautiful work as usual RI!!!:):)

[Thedragonslayer]

Wow, that is really beautiful!:rock:

[MPrimo]

How cool is that?!?!?!

Thanks for taking us through the process with pics.

Awesome work!!!

[Grizzman]

All I can say is WOW!!

[RockIsland1911A]

Thanks for all the supportive comments guys, it really means ALOT to me.
John

[Southpawmark]

Outstanding! WTG!

[Mghwk]

I want the green one :lama:

[SemperFi1977m]

WOW John....those war axes look spectacular!!!!! You truly outdid yourself this time :-). you are trully a crafstman

[RockIsland1911A]

WOW John....those war axes look spectacular!!!!! You truly outdid yourself this time :-). you are trully a crafstman

Thanks Lonnie,
I think i might be able to make a few more if people show an interest in them.
John

BTW Mark, if it dont sell at the gunshow it might be up for sale. If your serious i'll give you first crack at it.
John

[Mike45]

Rock those are some nice looking hatchets. :rock:

[BSea]

Really nice work!!

[Southpawmark]

Wow, let us know how it goes at the gun show! If it don't sell, Mghwk might just be the proud owner of a Gleason Custom.

I absolutely just love mine! Can't wait to receive it. John, you truly do make one of a kind pieces that a person could not only put on display in a case, but also pass down.

Thanks for the painstaken attention to detail! It truly looks remarkable!

[RockIsland1911A]

I want the green one :lama:

The green handles hatchet is for sale, it didnt sell at the gunshow, if your seriously interested. Let me know.
John

[dsparkie]

Hey Rock! Your hatchets really do rock!!!:hail::toast:

[Grouse]

rock, I would love a more traditional tomahawk. ballanced for throwing at things, vermin.....

[Mghwk]

I missed a day here. Pm sent.

[RockIsland1911A]

I missed a day here. Pm sent.

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EDIT: Green Hatchet Sold to Mark.....ON its way today My friend.!!!!