Part 9: Metal inlay for grip; DOUBLE BLADED VIKING INSPIRED LONG BEARD AXE

I used a stainless steel microwave cover from a broken microwave to make these pieces to use as an inlay. Once I cut the pieces from the microwave cover, the process for etching these two pieces was the same as the axe head. I carved an indentation, used 5 min epoxy to adhere it to the handle. Then predrilled holes at the corners. Next I cut some wood panel nails super short, and polished the head on them to use for securing the whole piece.

Transfer Paper:https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Canvas-Art-Surfaces/Mixed-Media/Gray-Wax-Free-Transfer-Paper---8-1-2-x-11/p/80877908?queryId=f855ffd47374a6bb69d038b88f4be6f5

Stylus & Embossing Tool Set: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Drawing-Illustration/Pencils/Stylus-Embossing-Tools/p/80918109?msclkid=d9b6d5cee10812e04fecb39a74ea7070&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping-Catch%20All&utm_term=4579603371106944&utm_content=Catch%20All

5 Min Epoxy: https://www.gorillatough.com/product/gorilla-epoxy/

Rigid drill: https://a.co/d/dQcoBvn

Rigid orbital sander: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3-Amp-Corded-5-in-Random-Orbital-Sander-with-AIRGUARD-Technology-R26011/100053683#overlay

https://www.harborfreight.com/6-in-4000-grit-hook-and-loop-foam-sanding-discs-3-pack-58251.html

Milwaukee Titanium drill bit set: https://a.co/d/cD2VwPf

Bucktool bench belt sander: https://a.co/d/1ukWAr7

#woodcarving #customaxhandle #customaxe #axemaking #axe #axehandle #forgingaxe #metalwork #metalgrinding #painting #coldblueing #metalblueing #metalinlay #metalinlayinwood #leatherwrap #leatherwraphandle #electrolysis #vinegarsaltwateretching #saltwateretching #polishing #woodstain #vikingaxe #longbeardaxe #vikinglongbeardaxe #monkeypodwood #maplewood #odinaxe #thoraxe #vikinglongboat #raven #vikingknot #celticknot #runes #vikingrunes #vegvisir #customaxehandle #handmade #handmadeaxe #woodworking #attaching #fiveminute #epoxy #stainlessteel #monkeypodwood #Antlers #coyote #fur #twohandedaxe #doubleblade #grinding #welding #fluxcorewelding #buffing #sanding #sandingwood #lathe #lathemachine #latheoperator #handchisel #handpainting #polyurethane #leatherwork #leatherworking #braidingtutorial #braidingleather #leatherworker #leatherstyle #oiltanleather