I just welded a large, finely-layered, shear-steel bit into the Type M axe I have been working on. These pictures show the bit after it was fixed into a cleft in the wrought-iron axe body, then again after the welding was done. The edge is a little over 8″ long.
Ready to Weld the Bit
Here is the bit clasped into the axe body with some borax flux to aid in welding.
Bit Welded into Type M Axe
Here the bit has been welded in. The weld looks solid.
2 comments
Will McAlister
Jim, I admire your skills and work. Thank you for publishing your build pictures. Your friend, Will McAlister.
Jim, I admire your skills and work. Thank you for publishing your build pictures. Your friend, Will McAlister.
Thanks for encouragement Will!