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Ancient tradition of axe forging.


Axes with minor “cosmetic defects”.

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Learn more about different axe models.

The material of the axe. Steel, wood and leather.

Take care, grind and shaft your axe.

How can axes be used in different areas?

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Help us to create a world of axes!
At a log-building course at Gränsfors Bruk, instructor takes course participants through log-building from log to finished house.
Participants have the opportunity to try out and use various broad axes, other axes and traditional equipment for log-building. Instruction is also given in the use of modern equipment for sawing and milling logs for building log houses.
You can come alone, but if you are a larger group, the maximum number of people in a course is 8 people.
The minimum age for course participants is 16. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as accommodation are included in the course prices. Bring hard-wearing clothing and your own equipment if you wish.
The course books are ‘From Log to Log House’ by Sven-Gunnar Håkansson and ‘Knuttimring’ [Timber Jointing] by Jan-Ove Jansson.
Please look through our pictures from previous courses.