Its area of use is hollowing out timber, for example to make a trough, old-style gutters and notchwork in log-building, for which the rounded edge is ideal. He and the rest of the FWW team brought everything together beautifully - and they even let me draw some pictures. The Gränsfors Small Gutter Adze is a kind of adze with a different cutting edge that is rounded up at the ends. I had the pleasure of working with Fine Woodworking editor Barry Dima on this one, and it was a great experience. Product Description Hans Karlsson ADZE 60mm is a premium, rare, doubly curved adze. I have no direct experience with most of their adzes, although some look good to me from the photos I’ve seen. I certainly haven’t been able to keep up with the adzes offered by an increasing number of talented blacksmiths recently. The article centers around principles, rather than specific brands or makers. What is the effect of raising or lowering the angle of the outer bevel? How does your swing and handle affect the orientation of the cutting edge to the wood? Understanding such things will help you evaluate various adzes for the work you plan to do and/or make adjustments to the one you have. Hans Karlsson sljd axe with sheath 322.00 322.00 Sold out HK 50mm bowl adze + sheath 371.00 371.00 Sold out HK 35mm bowl adze + sheath 365.00. I focused on the concepts, as I understand them based on my experience, that allow a hollowing adze to work sweetly along with some techniques to shape yours up accordingly. A balanced weight is also important in adzes for the same reason it’s important in axes.Fine Woodworking Magazine gave me a chance to write about adzes and the article is in the current issue, just out, in case you’re interested. Dave has adzes he’s handled himself, but he warns that correct handle length is an essential part of what makes an adze functional. When it comes to adzes, Dave prefers tools with a U-shaped edge profile to prevent the corners of the cutting edge from digging in.
Steeper bevels allow you to carve more concave shapes with the ax, but shallower bevels are more efficient for removing a lot of material quickly. At WOODSMITH we share a common interest with the Karlsson. There also a fitting room where most of the companies 800 tools can be seen and tested. Next, he discusses handle length, and why using a shorter handle (like those found of dedicated carving or Slojd axes) is both the safer and more comfortable choice for carving.įinding an ax with a curved edge helps create a slicing, rather than splitting cut when carving. In the Hans Karlsson workshop in Motala, Sweden, which used to be a butcher’s factory, there is now a forge with two hearths, a wood shop for handle making and a fully equipped machine shop. In Sweden they call this a Tjackelyxa Kort Skaft Lighter and smaller head than most hand adzes, perfect for smaller bowls, larger spoons and ladles. Comes with a WOODSMITH thick leather sheath. Rare short handled adze from Swedish tool makers Hans Karlsson Klensmide AB. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE RARITY OF THIS TOOL, WHEN AVAILABLE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ORDERS OF ONE ADZE PER PERSON PER ADDRESS. Finding an ax that matches your physical stamina and comfort is important to make carving enjoyable. Hans Karlsson ADZE 60mm - Woodsmith Experience Hand-forged adze from Swedish woodworking tool makers Hans Karlsson Klensmide AB. Dave Fisher shows you exactly what he looks for in his go to tools for making chips fly.įirst, Dave discusses the pros and cons of using a heavy ax for carving: heavy axes are able to remove more wood in a single cut, but they get tiring to use quickly. Bowl carving is becoming very popular with green woodworkers, but it’s hard to know where to start when looking for axes and adzes.
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