Mortonm's 2001 Xterra Build

[Jack Stilts]

I really feel like I need one of those axes you're refurbishing.

Me too. I would love to get into that as a hobby!

 

[mortonm]

It is addicting! Here are some of my latest

Norlund Tomahawk Hudson Bay (1.75lb 25" handle)







Welland Vale/True Temper Black Prince (Both 3lb one 28" one 34")







Sandvik Hatchet (1.25lb 19" handle)

 

[Allof75]

I've been interested in bushcraft hobbies lately, so those axes seem really neat. How involved have you gotten in the refurb of them?

 

[mortonm]

I've been interested in bushcraft hobbies lately, so those axes seem really neat. How involved have you gotten in the refurb of them?

I did all of it. Clean the rust off, clean up the poll if its damaged and fitting the handle as well as sharpening

 

[Allof75]

I did all of it. Clean the rust off, clean up the poll if its damaged and fitting the handle as well as sharpening

Very very neat! I've picked up a couple over the years, maybe a little restoration would be nice. Must feel nice to work on something and then reap the benefits even in tool form.

 

[mortonm]

Very very neat! I've picked up a couple over the years, maybe a little restoration would be nice. Must feel nice to work on something and then reap the benefits even in tool form.

Very rewarding, my job has a nice mix of field work and desk work but none of it involves creating something like this. So it is a nice outlet.

 

[mortonm]

Anyone else going to the Vermont Overland Rally in a month?

I will be there with the Xterra.

 

[Co-opski]

Please post pictures and a good write up. I would love to go to that rally some day.

 

[mortonm]

Please post pictures and a good write up. I would love to go to that rally some day.

I will, I didn't do much for MAOF but I will attempt a full trip report for this one

 

[mortonm]

I didnt get that many pictures, issues with the camera and it was super wet all day friday. Had a great time, meeting new and old friends.

Only issue with the Xterra was the exhaust completely separated at the passenger header, so I had to drive my tractor home 8 hours from Vermont. It is in getting fixed now.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Glad to see you're still alive! Looks like you had an excellent trip. I need to do more exploring in the upper right US.

 

[stioc]

x2...gorgeous foliage, and good to see the Xterra keeps on truck'n.

 

[mortonm]

Glad to see you're still alive! Looks like you had an excellent trip. I need to do more exploring in the upper right US.

Lots to do out this way!

x2...gorgeous foliage, and good to see the Xterra keeps on truck'n.

It is, although it turns out the passenger exhaust manifold completely broke off, so its getting fixed as we speak.

 

[mortonm]

Just ordered new tires for the Xterra

I was able to find 3 leftover BFG AT KO to match the full-size spare I have that was never used.

I ended up getting 70,000 miles (110,000+km) on them. Never had an issue with then anywhere I have taken then so with already one to the set it was a no brainer.

 

[vonguido]

Just went through your build thread :smiley_drive: great build!!! Hope all is well, I know you haven't posted in a long while. I was a Jeep XJ guy for a long time but had to get rid of mine(actually followed your brothers XJ build), however now I will be acquiring a 2004 Xterra so I have been doing lots of research, your build thread has been a lot of fun to read. Keep it up. - Sean