Sunday, 7 October 2012

Axe mask


If you do not work leather then making an axe mask may be a bit of a challenge. Why not make one from wood instead and practise you morticing skills as well.
They work really well and most of my axes have wooden masks. The band is inner tube from car or lorry wheels. and these can be easily picked up free from anywhere that changes tyres. Maybe not the most beautiful of items, and I am sure that some of you will come up with more elegant solutions.
Morticing by hand is easy and it does not need to take very long.


So send examples to me that you have made and I will post them up here.
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  1. Richard14 October 2012 at 08:26

    I really like these Sean. I'd thought of doing something like this myself but have never mortised so enjoyed watching how you do it. It made me laugh to hear you say you don't do leather since what I have seen you can turn your hand to pretty much anything.

    Thanks

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