Axe mask

[FishyFolk]

If I was to comission an axe mask from one of you excellent leather magicians on this forum.
How much would I be expected to pay?

If you don't like to say in an open forum, please send me a PM.

Just have to tell you I may not afford it right away. Just a fair warning as I do not wish to waste anyones time.

And I will noty make one myself. As I really do not have the interest in leatherwork to justify purchasing the tools needed to do a good job at it.

Anyway the mask is for an Hultafors Felling Axe HY-20

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8512865214_bb07031254.jpg

[JonnyP]

Leon1 (on here) is the best leathercrafter I know.

[FishyFolk]

Leon1 (on here) is the best leathercrafter I know.

Let me just say that I am not after a work of art. Just a functional leather mask for my axe that will last for a while. But if you can't resist pimping it up a little with your personal touch, I am all for it, within reason of course. :-)

Also if I can cut the cost by doing parts of it myself, for example completing the finish, I may be able to make an actual comission sooner :-)

But for now, I just need to now how much money to put in the jar :-)

[David_JAFO]

hello,
Keep me posted FishyFolk as I maybe too looking for similar in the near future :wink:
Regards
David

[FishyFolk]

hello,
Keep me posted FishyFolk as I maybe too looking for similar in the near future :wink:
Regards
David

Wilco, out :-)

[biker-bri]

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Cheers Bri

[biker-bri]

NEVER MIND.
HI Rune, I would not be prepared to make a mask / sheath for any axe or knife without having the item to build it around, making something to someone's size or drawing
and then finding that it does not fit only leads to frustration and arguments, others may do it but I think it can only lead to trouble, If however David JAFO has the same axe and he was willing to send it to me I could make 2 at the same time other than that you could always make one yourself - as we would say over here it would be another string to your bow and you can always say " I " MADE THAT.


Cheers Bri

[FishyFolk]

NEVER MIND.
HI Rune, I would not be prepared to make a mask / sheath for any axe or knife without having the item to build it around, making something to someone's size or drawing
and then finding that it does not fit only leads to frustration and arguments, others may do it but I think it can only lead to trouble, If however David JAFO has the same axe and he was willing to send it to me I could make 2 at the same time other than that you could always make one yourself - as we would say over here it would be another string to your bow and you can always say " I " MADE THAT.


Cheers Bri

I do not really fancy making one, as I do not have any of the materials at hand, and as stated earlier, I do not have the tools to do a proper job of it. Which means I have to invest in tools as well. And that would just not do, as it would be the only time I would make something like this.

Well well, If it can't be done I'll make an ugly one from gaffa tape...

But if you ever get the same axe into your work shop, give me a shout!

[FishyFolk]

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Cheers Bri

Empty!

[Tony1948]

I'll make you one Bud do you now is the blade the same size as the GB forest axe.Width across the cutting edge and lenth from bottom of blade to top of handle

[FishyFolk]

I'll make you one Bud do you now is the blade the same size as the GB forest axe.Width across the cutting edge and lenth from bottom of blade to top of handle

I'll get you the measurements in the morning. The axe is in the shed. But how much will it be?

[Tony1948]

Dont worry about that..........about the same price as the flint.

[FishyFolk]

Here is the measurements

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8620359523_0bb9b62e12.jpg

May I have one request?

That the axe is secured by a leather strap with a buckle, not a press stud, and that the strap goes behind the poll/over the shoulder. That way it would be adjustable too. Alternatively that I can tie it on with some leather string to secure it.

Like on this one:
I assume you will add materials to the bill :-)

Else, do as you please :-)

[ElectronicFur]

Hi Tony,

I have recently bought the same Hultafors HY20 chopping axe, and could do with an axe sheath for it, so was wondering if you're still making these. Let me know as I'd love to buy one. I was planning to make one myself, but unfortunately having to clear my parents old house means I won't have time to learn this new skill for quite a while. The loft has already taken 3 weeks to clear, and only 2/3rds done :)

Cheers,
EF

[Woody]

Hi Tony,

I have recently bought the same Hultafors HY20 chopping axe, and could do with an axe sheath for it, so was wondering if you're still making these. Let me know as I'd love to buy one. I was planning to make one myself, but unfortunately having to clear my parents old house means I won't have time to learn this new skill for quite a while. The loft has already taken 3 weeks to clear, and only 2/3rds done :)

Cheers,
EF
EF, I'm afraid Tony1948 is no longer with us , according to some members he has passed away.

I'll see if I can find out if someone else on here does leather works...

Try here:

Beneath the stars leather work

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120465


And there's Hamish Halfgoat ( Google it) who goes by the name of DREADHEAD on Bushcraft UK forum....
Here's a link to his posts although this link is for a satchel, if you dig deeper you will find more...


Beautiful work...
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138421

[Ehecatl]

Yes, Tony sadly passed away last year. We still raise a glass or two for him at the Breakfast club meets though.

[David_JAFO]

hello,
:welcome: to the forum.
Regards
David


Hi Tony,
I have recently bought the same Hultafors HY20 chopping axe, and could do with an axe sheath for it, so was wondering if you're still making these. Let me know as I'd love to buy one. I was planning to make one myself, but unfortunately having to clear my parents old house means I won't have time to learn this new skill for quite a while. The loft has already taken 3 weeks to clear, and only 2/3rds done :)
Cheers,
EF

[ElectronicFur]

Yes, Tony sadly passed away last year. We still raise a glass or two for him at the Breakfast club meets though.

Sorry to hear that. My dad passed away last year at a similar age, and was actually going to show me how to make a sheath for my axe.

[ElectronicFur]

In case anyone else is looking for this, I managed to find one that fitted perfectly and is nicely handmade on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-leather-axe-sheath-for-Husqvarna-Traditional-Multi-purpose-Axe-HY-20-/301963665089?hash=item464e6fdec1:g:o3kAAOSwsN9XCkj D

The Husqavarna is basically a rebadge Hultafors HY20, so it fits both.

[Woody]

In case anyone else is looking for this, I managed to find one that fitted perfectly and is nicely handmade on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-leather-axe-sheath-for-Husqvarna-Traditional-Multi-purpose-Axe-HY-20-/301963665089?hash=item464e6fdec1:g:o3kAAOSwsN9XCkj D

The Husqavarna is basically a rebadge Hultafors HY20, so it fits both.
I have to say, that's a great post!
Good price on what looks like a solid axe mask! I bet that leather will age nicely too...
Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
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