An old wedge.

[JM2]

Got this wedge at a yardsale some time back. I figure it’ll be a fun project.

https://imgur.com/ptYsOBS

I haven’t found any marks on it yet. But I figure I’ll grind the mushrooming off and give it a new striking face. Clean it up and maybe even paint it for good measure.

Anyone else salvage old wedges? I’d love to see pictures of such.

 

[Miller '72]

Here is an old thread your post here reminded me of from a couple years back.
Right up where you are headed tho if i recall

Thread 'Splitting Wedge Regrind' https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/splitting-wedge-regrind.1519873/

 

[JM2]

Here is an old thread your post here reminded me of from a couple years back.
Right up where you are headed tho if i recall

Thread 'Splitting Wedge Regrind' https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/splitting-wedge-regrind.1519873/

That was a neat read. Thanks for sharing it with me.

 

[The Hawk]

This reminded me that I have an old wedge that my Dad gave me. I bet it is at least 50 years old. As soon as the weather clears up, I'm gonna put that beauty to work. Thanks for reminding me of it.

 

[JM2]

I’m hoping to find a mark on mine. No info as of yet. Don’t suppose anyone recognizes it?

 

[Trailsawyer]

This reminded me that I have an old wedge that my Dad gave me. I bet it is at least 50 years old. As soon as the weather clears up, I'm gonna put that beauty to work. Thanks for reminding me of it.

Lots of OLD wedges are cast iron. These tend to chip quite easily, and the fragments are dangerous!

 

[The Hawk]

You are correct, Trailsawyer. I always wear safety glasses when splitting wood. Thanks for the reminder though.