Thread: Camp/kindling axe

Nice job on that handle mate

That looks great, it’s hard to beat something you did yourself!

Originally Posted by Delphus

Yeah the way I figure is the worst I can do is mess up a piece of old wood
Was a fun project, and I learned a ton. If/when this one breaks I will do a better job on the next!

if you really want to practise making a few more...I would be happy to poke them in my old axe heads and give you feedback.

Originally Posted by Sarvo

10 out 10 there
Very nice job !!!

I paid the balance on 12 Wilderness Axes - hand made from Siberia tonight
I reckon I could get you a job with him :-)

Not sure if you saw this clip I put together of his making

https://vimeo.com/554596704

Love the throat singing .

Originally Posted by Mauser308

Anodic electrolysis basically can't produce hydrogen embrittlement - the hydrogen needs to be in saturation in the layer of steel. The opposite to what the electrolytic cleaning process is trying to achieve. It's most commonly encountered in high pressure gaseous hydrogen applications like compressors and hydrogen gas storage, and in welding when the humidity or water is present where the weld is being deposited. It's why most underwater welding applications cannot be done to code unless the environment is sealed off into a caisson.

What it might do is expose and weaken fractures or weaknesses in the steel caused through manufacturing or forging but that's another issue. If electrolysis could cause embrittlement we wouldn't have steel boats...

Excellent explanation - thanks, appreciate you taking the time to explain that.