Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => At the Forge => Topic started by: ssgtchad on September 02, 2018, 07:40:36 am

Title: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: ssgtchad on September 02, 2018, 07:40:36 am

Hey guys here's an old rasp cut downtown 8" folded with the cut off portion forge welded in the middle. The shaft is osage orange toasted then coated with linseed oil. A fun project satisfying project Thanks for looking g

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: Pat B on September 02, 2018, 08:43:56 am

 :OK Nice!

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: gifford on September 02, 2018, 12:38:43 pm

Very nice indeed. Especially like the osage handle. I think you'd well if you showed up with these at a bow building event or archery event.

I've got a similar one made from a horseshoe rasp. The fella that made them showed up at a Black Powder event I was shooting in and I promptly acquired one. As well as a couple of spare hickory handles.

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: ohma2 on September 02, 2018, 02:09:31 pm

Good lookin hawk

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 02, 2018, 07:17:56 pm

That's on my to do list.

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: mullet on September 02, 2018, 08:27:13 pm

I like the look of that. Really nice.

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: Mesophilic on September 02, 2018, 10:04:58 pm

That turned out great.  I've  got to make one if I ever get my shoulder fixed.

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: chamookman on September 03, 2018, 02:06:45 am

Outstanding  (AT) :OK ! Bob

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: KHalverson on September 03, 2018, 06:20:03 am

very nice.

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: ssgtchad on September 03, 2018, 03:01:12 pm

Thanks fellas I appreciate the comments. Just my humble opinion but I think every Outdoorsman should have a tomahawk in his bag, they are lightweight, versatile and really fun to play with >:D (f)

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: Pappy on September 04, 2018, 05:23:07 am

WOW, very nice work, love it. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: mullet on September 04, 2018, 08:06:17 pm

I agree, Chad, I always have one in my pack. Right now one of Mr. Halverson's.

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: BrianS on September 05, 2018, 06:17:47 am

Excellent Work!

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: YosemiteBen on September 06, 2018, 02:05:09 pm

that's purty

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: Hawkdancer on September 06, 2018, 10:10:44 pm

Very nice!  Is that a 4 in 1 rasp, or a wide farriers rasp, or just a half moon?  I only need a forge, an anvil, tongs, and 2 good shoulders to be able to make one (f) >:D!  I would like to have one, but the "Ronnyvoo" prices seem a bit steep!  Got a couple old files and a 4 in 1 laying around though!  Neat work!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Tomahawk from a rasp.
Post by: ssgtchad on September 09, 2018, 08:42:35 am

It's a ferries rasp...horse show rasp. All you need is a hammer, some place to build a fire, vicegrips and a piece of railroad track. Then a 1 inch pipe to bend the file around. I haven tried but I'm sure you could get to welding g temps with charcoal and a hairdryer.i dont think a 4in1 is enough material though. Good luck