I have 2, flat but round edge, and flat and square edge,,,about 1860. one with a skipe at the end, and i was told they were use for pine flooring, and the spike was to kill a knot.. always very careful using them..with rubber boot. Thanks for your video
Thanks Sean Hellman, Great video. I've often struggled to fing the right technique to use my adze. How does the Gransfors hollowing adze work well on seasoned timber for chair seats or would you do that work while it's still green?
I've used an adze for many years, say 33 to be exact making shims & or tapered shim while working on a bridge gang for the railroad. Always had each foot on separate timber close to what I was adzing on, seen one guy doing what this guy in this video , adze went through the bottom of his boot & into his foot . You'll have more control of adze if you rest your elbow on your thigh area. & yes I've cut my ankle once when I first started. I'm not perfect but yes I do know how to handle one.
Sean, Is the shipbuilder's adze an alternative tool to a hewing axe/broad axe? I see the Japanese (& at least one British furniture maker, "mouse man") use them to texture table tops but that's obviously not the main, original intended use. I think the Granfors gutter adze is probably intended to be used - as you mainly show it - with you legs astride the work-piece (perhaps using a low-bench), rather than stood on it. The big Gransfor gutter adze is quite pricey these days, Narex make a decent alternative for less than half the price -- it is not as good (old fashioned forging is still not trumped by fancy modern steels & welding) but it works very well.
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I have 2, flat but round edge, and flat and square edge,,,about 1860. one with a skipe at the end, and i was told they were use for pine flooring, and the spike was to kill a knot.. always very careful using them..with rubber boot. Thanks for your video
Thanks Sean Hellman, Great video. I've often struggled to fing the right technique to use my adze. How does the Gransfors hollowing adze work well on seasoned timber for chair seats or would you do that work while it's still green?
Where can I find an adze like this one? What type is it? Capenter adze or foot adze?
Great video. Thanks!
I've used an adze for many years, say 33 to be exact making shims & or tapered shim while working on a bridge gang for the railroad. Always had each foot on separate timber close to what I was adzing on, seen one guy doing what this guy in this video , adze went through the bottom of his boot & into his foot . You'll have more control of adze if you rest your elbow on your thigh area. & yes I've cut my ankle once when I first started. I'm not perfect but yes I do know how to handle one.
Sean, Is the shipbuilder's adze an alternative tool to a hewing axe/broad axe? I see the Japanese (& at least one British furniture maker, "mouse man") use them to texture table tops but that's obviously not the main, original intended use.
I think the Granfors gutter adze is probably intended to be used - as you mainly show it - with you legs astride the work-piece (perhaps using a low-bench), rather than stood on it. The big Gransfor gutter adze is quite pricey these days, Narex make a decent alternative for less than half the price -- it is not as good (old fashioned forging is still not trumped by fancy modern steels & welding) but it works very well.
What are you working on in this video sir
Please, sir, what are you working on in this video?
I think he is just banging on wood
I have a adze axe and am having a hard time finding,g a handle for it locally
Pat treadwell, pell city alabama
Lots available in the UK
Sadies Flea Market in Dothan has them! Bought one this weekend
I had to carve my own. used a shave horse, draw knife, and #63 Stanley spoke shave. There is always that option. Good luck.
How bout the trade day up in collinsville
That looks rather rude