A belt sander is fine as long as the paper is new and you keep the steel cool. You could use a file, but that takes a long time. The explosion of sharing info the last years means a lot of dogma is talked about. But the people who are hewing as a part of their work converge on a fairly similar set of parameters. Those who can learn from a living practical tradition, can be assured to get straight to the point. The truth is, most people are hobbyists or sportsmen and the margins are just not so important. Thanks Dan and "cameraman" for sharing your knowledge, it is so valuable for the continuation of these skills.
Awesome Dan! Great answer to the sharpening question….i had a feeling you were tickling the bottom side a little. I’ve had a few goes at adze work and it’s been incredibly humbling. I own several old adzes, and they all have different edge geometry. I don’t have enough adze experience yet to confidently tune them up, but your way of dealing with the wire edge makes a lot of sense. I noticed that my sharpest adze is really flat/true on the bottom out to the cutting edge, and really seems to dig into the wood instead of scooping on out. Thanks for sharing your techniques and sharpening perspective, and the angled swing away from shins is gold!
In my humble opinion that Axe was intended to be Dou le Bevled. It is a Shipwrights Masting Axe, used to Shape Wooden Masts. I have 2 of the that are nearly identical to the Axe you are discussing. Both of my Axes have a double Bevel and an Oval eye. A true Hewing Axe has a flat side in the Eye. Just my two bits as a Collector and a Student of the Axe World. Also a 30 year veteran of the Log building Trade both in modern methods and methods of old. Always enjoy your Hewing Videos. Thanks Dan.
Jack, I was just looking at the light under my straight edge and I think you’re absolutely right. Hope I haven’t ruined it. Otherwise I owe Tim an axe.
A belt sander is fine as long as the paper is new and you keep the steel cool. You could use a file, but that takes a long time. The explosion of sharing info the last years means a lot of dogma is talked about. But the people who are hewing as a part of their work converge on a fairly similar set of parameters. Those who can learn from a living practical tradition, can be assured to get straight to the point. The truth is, most people are hobbyists or sportsmen and the margins are just not so important. Thanks Dan and "cameraman" for sharing your knowledge, it is so valuable for the continuation of these skills.
Awesome Dan! Great answer to the sharpening question….i had a feeling you were tickling the bottom side a little. I’ve had a few goes at adze work and it’s been incredibly humbling. I own several old adzes, and they all have different edge geometry. I don’t have enough adze experience yet to confidently tune them up, but your way of dealing with the wire edge makes a lot of sense. I noticed that my sharpest adze is really flat/true on the bottom out to the cutting edge, and really seems to dig into the wood instead of scooping on out. Thanks for sharing your techniques and sharpening perspective, and the angled swing away from shins is gold!
In my humble opinion that Axe was intended to be Dou le Bevled. It is a Shipwrights Masting Axe, used to Shape Wooden Masts. I have 2 of the that are nearly identical to the Axe you are discussing. Both of my Axes have a double Bevel and an Oval eye. A true Hewing Axe has a flat side in the Eye. Just my two bits as a Collector and a Student of the Axe World. Also a 30 year veteran of the Log building Trade both in modern methods and methods of old. Always enjoy your Hewing Videos. Thanks Dan.
Jack, I was just looking at the light under my straight edge and I think you’re absolutely right. Hope I haven’t ruined it. Otherwise I owe Tim an axe.
Thank you, Jack. That's my axe. I really appreciate your knowledge and input
Thank you, Dan. I'm sure you didn't ruin anything. And even if you did you wouldn't owe me anything. I appreciate your help and your time
I’d like to hear the story about the Grindstone. Thanks for all the useful information so far.