Hey guys, I have seen these axe's or hatchest before that some guys use to rough out timber framed houses. Figured it would be the ticket for roughing out selfbows. Its kinda like a hewing hatchet or one sided beveled broadaxe is, but the handle is short like a hatchet but the head is long and narrow like 8-12" long but only like 1.5-2" tall.
Does anyone know what these are called?
I know its a silly question. But figured with the old time brain power we have here, someone would know.
Mark,
Gransfor Bruks is the world authority on axes.
http://www.gransfors.com/htm_eng/index.html
They offer the single bevel axes you seek in your post. Single bevel offered on both left and right sides
Thanks Mike, but I am not just looking for a hewing ax but one that is long and slender. I see em use them on yankee workshop before.
But I see simular ones on that page. I heard this guy wants a fortune for his stuff.
Are you describing a "froe" ?. The blade extends out from the handle those 8 - 12" with the bevel on the top side ? These are / were used to split out shakes or wooden shingles for the roof or outside walls.
If yes, you might look at antique shops in areas that had / have a lot of country side.
Might find one sorta reasonable.
ChuckC
It is some times refered to as a carpenters hatchet. The head weight is around 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. I have seen them at second hand stores and antique stores.
Yep, thats what it is. A froe. I see one on that page that mike put out. Wouldn't that be handy for roughing out a bow?