It so happens that at the moment of a strong blow, the hatchet cracks or breaks. And here the ability to repair an ax will come in handy - to replace its wooden part that has become unusable. This can be done in several ways. One of the most reliable is driving in 5 wedges.
Necessary
- - axe;
- - a hatchet;
- - 5 wooden wedges;
- - gauze;
- - epoxy resin.
Instructions
Step 1
Take a new hatchet and trim its upper end so that it fits snugly into the hole of the ax itself (eyelet) and protrudes from it by 1 cm. This stock will make it possible to enlarge the upper part with cuts and wedges and thus securely secure the fastening.
Step 2
Now pull the hatchet out of the eyelet and with a woodworking hacksaw, saw through the groove at its top - one longitudinal and two transverse. The cutting depth must be at least 2/3 of the depth of the eye itself. Add an additional 1 cm of headroom.
Step 3
Make 5 wedges. 2 transverse ones should be equal to the width of the hatchet, and 3 longitudinal ones should be cut so that their length corresponds to the distance from one transverse wedge to another.
Step 4
Choose oak, beech, or other hardwood materials for the wedges. When working, be sure to observe the direction of the wood grain. They must be parallel to the narrowing of the wedge, otherwise it will split when driven into the hatchet.
Step 5
To prevent the wedges from loosening during the operation of the ax, use gauze soaked in epoxy when attaching the ax. It will fill in all gaps and provide a secure fit.
Step 6
Start assembly. Take a hatchet, wrap its top with several layers of gauze so that the part on which the ax will be mounted is covered. Here it is important to accurately calculate the thickness of the gauze - it should contribute to a tighter contact. Saturate the gauze with resin.
Step 7
Plant an ax. Cut off the gauze protruding from under the iron, then fill the cuts a quarter with epoxy. This should be done right now, when the ax is already on the ax and will keep the resin from flowing out.
Step 8
Take the wedges, alternately grease them with resin and hammer. Start with the transverse, then drive in the longitudinal. Wipe off the ax and leave to dry. After a couple of days, cut off the ledges of the wedges and process any irregularities.
