How to make a Vitus axe- tutorial.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:33 pm

Then take a 1/2" wide wood chisel (buy a new one for each large batch of axes you make) and chisel out a slot for the axe head to live in.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:34 pm

It's relatively easy if you cut down around the drawn lines first and then start scraping out the slot. SCRAPE OUT THE SLOT BY HAND, WITHOUT THE HAMMER. Only use the hammer on rough spots.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:35 pm

Now surround the slot with masking tape.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:36 pm

Then pour a bit of water into the slot.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:37 pm

Dump out the water after three seconds.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:38 pm

Wet the end of the axe head tang.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:40 pm

Put in a bit of Gorilla Glue, and using a bit of rattan from the cut slot, smear it around the slot- don't use too much.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:41 pm

Pin down the axe head in place with masking tape.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:43 pm

Set the axes aside and let the Gorilla Glue do it's magic.

Thomas MacFinn · Post by **Thomas MacFinn** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:55 pm

How deep is that hole? 1/2"?

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 4:06 pm

Ogedei · Post by **Ogedei** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:17 pm

YAY KETTLEBELLS!

eidelon · Post by **eidelon** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:59 pm

is there a reason for not going all the way through the rattan?

Baron Eirik · Post by **Baron Eirik** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:01 pm

At a guess, the rattan would split out really quickly if you did.

Larmer · Post by **Larmer** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:25 pm

Thank-you for this. Looking forward to more.

Thomas MacFinn · Post by **Thomas MacFinn** » Mon May 02, 2011 1:28 pm

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I'll continue the tutorial on the next sunny day I get.

....and the rain starts again

Christophe de Frisselle · Mon May 02, 2011 4:16 pm

Here we're calling it flooding...

Dino de Malta · Post by **Dino de Malta** » Tue May 03, 2011 1:56 am

Hello all, i'm eagerly reading this tutorial, it's awesome by the way.

I have a question though, how does this axe construction method satisfy the required 1/2 inch give between the axehead and shaft please?

Dino

Thomas MacFinn · Post by **Thomas MacFinn** » Tue May 03, 2011 5:13 am

The rules don't say that the give has to be between axehead and shaft.

http://sca.org/officers/marshal/docs/marshal_handbook.pdf wrote:3. If the weapon has a head, it shall not be constructed of solely rigid materials. The head shall be firmly and securely attached to the haft. The head shall allow at least a 1⁄2 inch (12.7 mm) of progressive give between the striking surface and the weapon haft.

(emphasis mine)

Keegan Ingrassia · Post by **Keegan Ingrassia** » Tue May 03, 2011 5:31 am

Simply, the tutorial hasn't gotten to the part where the padding is attached, yet. It'll go on the face (edge/blade) of the axe, under the tape.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Tue May 03, 2011 7:56 am

Ohboy.

Sir Omarad · Post by **Sir Omarad** » Tue May 03, 2011 3:00 pm

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:Ohboy.

This construction method is fine as long as just the leather is used and padding is added.

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Tue May 03, 2011 3:04 pm

Thanks, Boss.

Dino de Malta · Post by **Dino de Malta** » Tue May 03, 2011 8:22 pm

Heyas

Thanks for the reply. I wasn't trying to cause controversy, I was just asking a simple question, I wasn't sure if the leather had enough give in it to satisfy the padding rules. Adding padding at the striking edges didn't occur to me.. ;o)

Kilkenny · Post by **Kilkenny** » Tue May 03, 2011 9:21 pm

It was a fair and reasonable question. One that deserved, and received, a good and reasonable answer.

No harm done.

Galvyn Lockhart · Post by **Galvyn Lockhart** » Wed May 04, 2011 8:40 am

I'm curious (and rather dense). Why add the masking tape around the slot cut into the rattan? What purpose does it serve?

I can't figure it out.

Marco-borromei · Post by **Marco-borromei** » Wed May 04, 2011 8:47 am

Keeps the Gorilla Glue off the surface of the rattan? Makes it easier to keep the edges of the hole clean?

muttman · Post by **muttman** » Wed May 04, 2011 10:18 am

Marco is correct. gorilla glue expands and foams as it cures and is a bitch to sand/chisel, chip off if such a step hasn't been taken
Drefan

Rodney · Post by **Rodney** » Fri May 06, 2011 3:50 pm

Is it sunny in your neck of the woods today?

Baron Eirik · Post by **Baron Eirik** » Fri May 06, 2011 6:44 pm

It was 100 miles north of him here. The question might be has the flooding receded.

Thomas MacFinn · Post by **Thomas MacFinn** » Sun May 08, 2011 4:15 am

Rain yesterday, 30% chance of rain today, 30% chance of rain tomorrow.

This is getting very, very old.

Sir Omarad · Post by **Sir Omarad** » Sun May 08, 2011 10:37 pm

It was gorgeous in Ky today, really nice yesterday....
Gonna be crap all week.

Vitus is just bummed because his horse lost the Derby.

Samuel · Post by **Samuel** » Mon May 09, 2011 2:33 am

pants on fire?

Vitus von Atzinger · Post by **Vitus von Atzinger** » Mon May 09, 2011 7:20 am

Wife bogarting all my time.

Rodney · Post by **Rodney** » Mon May 09, 2011 8:20 am

Sir Omarad wrote:Vitus is just bummed because his horse lost the Derby.

At least his horse didn't get a tummy ache.

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