Saturday, 29 September 2012

Spoon carving with an axe.




spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe

One of Nic Westermann's axes.

spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe

The most versatile Axe I own.

spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe


spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe


spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe


spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe


spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe

So, I have finally managed to equip myself with three main tools all made by craftsmen here in the British Isles.
Fab !

spoon carving first steps spoon carving axe

Enjoy... J
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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous5 October 2012 at 11:23

    Love the axe Jon,custom handle I presume.

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    1. Jon Mac7 October 2012 at 17:48

      Hi Andre. The axe head itself is a custom job. Soon to be put into batch production. Nic will leave it to the customer what type of helve to match it with.
      Good to hear from you... J

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  2. Thomas Venney25 December 2017 at 06:22

    Thanks

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