Straight Handle Single Bit

[Puffergas]

All be, I never noticed that Council Tool had a straight bit single axle. Some body know some thing. Can't wait till it shows up!

http://counciltool.com/shop/axes/jersey-railsplitter-axes/3-5-jersey-axe-w-36-straight-handle/

[Skeans1]

Got a few of them for pounding wedges, weights from 3 to just shy of 10 pounds the beating ends aren't normally the best either.

[pinefeller]

the best wedge pounder ive used was from baileys. it had a 5lb head and a straight 28'' handle (im rather short)

[Puffergas]

I'm using them for felling, bucking and limbing of small trees (16" and below). A straight handle is more accurate. A double bit is much better but a single bit is safer.

[Rooster]

All be, I never noticed that Council Tool had a straight bit single axle. Some body know some thing. Can't wait till it shows up!

http://counciltool.com/shop/axes/jersey-railsplitter-axes/3-5-jersey-axe-w-36-straight-handle/

She's a work horse !

I like straight handle axes like this....split, fell, buck, etc.

You might need to touch up the edge to get it nice and sharp, but a couple minutes with a file using the draw-file technique, and you will be in business !!

Axe-on!

Peace, Rooster

[Puffergas]

All be, I never noticed that Council Tool had a straight bit single axle. Some body know some thing. Can't wait till it shows up!

http://counciltool.com/shop/axes/jersey-railsplitter-axes/3-5-jersey-axe-w-36-straight-handle/

She's a work horse !

I like straight handle axes like this....split, fell, buck, etc.

You might need to touch up the edge to get it nice and sharp, but a couple minutes with a file using the draw-file technique, and you will be in business !!

Axe-on!

Peace, Rooster

Yup, got two other Council axes but lighter and curved handle. Excited about this one. I use a file for shaping and a puck stone for sharpening. I'm working on my sharpening skills. I like that they do not put varnish on the handle. I apply boiled linseed oil. Drill a hole at the end for a hanging string. Hmm, I'll have too make a bit cover for this one. Where did I put that tractor inner tube? I have not tried flame treating a handle yet.

[Rooster]

All be, I never noticed that Council Tool had a straight bit single axle. Some body know some thing. Can't wait till it shows up!

http://counciltool.com/shop/axes/jersey-railsplitter-axes/3-5-jersey-axe-w-36-straight-handle/

She's a work horse !

I like straight handle axes like this....split, fell, buck, etc.

You might need to touch up the edge to get it nice and sharp, but a couple minutes with a file using the draw-file technique, and you will be in business !!

Axe-on!

Peace, Rooster

Yup, got two other Council axes but lighter and curved handle. Excited about this one. I use a file for shaping and a puck stone for sharpening. I'm working on my sharpening skills. I like that they do not put varnish on the handle. I apply boiled linseed oil. Drill a hole at the end for a hanging string. Hmm, I'll have too make a bit cover for this one. Where did I put that tractor inner tube? I have not tried flame treating a handle yet.

Here is a technique that I developed by taking two separate systems and combining them...To be used to sharpen axes after the bevels have been set with a file...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOj4c2x5UDo&t=1s

[Puffergas]

Rooster, many thanks for the video. I'll be making a trip to the hardware store after I watch the video again, with a note pad. I have a lot of learning to do. Sounds like there is an axe doings to go to.