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Offline osage outlaw

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Holey Hatchet finished
« on: December 05, 2016, 09:28:48 pm »
This idea has been bouncing around in my head for a while and I think it's finally time to do something about it.  This chunk of osage was from a stave that I gave to PatB.  He cut the knot off the end and made a nice sinew backed recurve out of the stave.  He saved the knot hole and gave it back to me.  I should be able to follow the grain around the knot hole similar to how you do it on a bow limb.  I think the handle will be just as strong as a normal one if I do it right. 






I'll have to steam bend it straight after I get it roughed out. 




I think this is the head that I'm going to put on it.  I've got some better ones but this is the cleanest.

« Last Edit: December 16, 2016, 10:24:16 pm by osage outlaw »
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2016, 10:42:45 pm »
Cool Clint. I knew you'd find a use. It was too cool of a knot to burn.  ;)
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2016, 10:58:24 pm »
Can't wait to see it all put together Clint should be a interesting project
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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2016, 11:01:21 pm »
I've been waiting to see this keep it coming buddy
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Offline penderbender

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2016, 11:11:21 pm »
You've got my attention! Cheers - Brendan

Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2016, 11:40:18 pm »
This is gonna be cool!

Offline Pappy

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2016, 03:58:17 am »
That will be very cool, can't wait to see it all finished up. :)
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Offline chamookman

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2016, 04:20:31 am »
Way Cool ! Bob
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2016, 06:52:09 am »
Good idea Clint.  I have been working on a set of three hatchets also lately, they are going to be Christmas gifts for my dad and my brothers.
I really like the idea of the hole though, that's gonna be really neat

Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2016, 08:03:36 am »
Another handmade original from the true Outlaw. :)  Should be cool when finished Clint.
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« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2016, 08:34:08 am »
Looking forward to seeing this one finished.
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2016, 09:37:21 am »
Looks like it's going to turn out nice.

Offline Knoll

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2016, 11:19:28 am »
That should be a family heirloom!
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2016, 12:04:42 pm »
As with all of your projects, Clint.  We're waiting with great anticipation!
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Holey Hatchet build
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2016, 01:45:21 pm »
Thanks guys.  It's been slow progress today.  I've been doing some cleaning and other work.  I did cut off some excess wood on the bandsaw.




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