Axe and other hand tool work - 1936 Germany?

[rjdankert]

Don't remember seeing juggles taken off with a wedge before. Seems an efficient way to do it.

Bob

 

[Square_peg]

Fascinating! I had no idea what they were making until that set that log into place. Super cool. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[rjdankert]

Fascinating! I had no idea what they were making until that set that log into place. Super cool. Thanks for sharing that.

you are welcome, I didn't know either until the end.

 

[Remzy]

So much effort went into something that people just buy produced from oversea now... amazing.

thanks!

 

[AnotherDogDown17]

Thanks! That was really neat. Those two know their way around their axes.

 

[kindasharp]

I have an axe like the broad ones they are using in the movie, it is marked "GERMANY" and has a critter on it, deer or something like that. Broad axe, chisel ground, flat on one side, very long handle and looks never used. Anyone know about these axes?

 

[300Six]

Thank you for sharing this. These fellas seem to be quite capable of chopping all day long, and are wonderfully competent at not getting in each other's way. Imagine what a current Workplace Safety Board would have to say about such an operation today.

 

[markv]

thanks for posting.
do you suppose the wood is some sort of Pine?

buzz

 

[rjdankert]

So much effort went into something that people just buy produced from oversea now... amazing.

thanks!

You're welcome. It's a lot easier to buy stuff from overseas, and depending on how much you value your time, probably cheaper than making your own. I'm glad when I see people today still building things.

 

[rjdankert]

Socket wedge, its typical european for that type of work. Much easier on the axe when hammering with its poll.
. . .

Thanks, I can understand that. The first socket wedge I have ever seen was in a thread here recently. Since then I've been looking for one.

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Btw, That same YouTuber has other videos of germans at work logging, Its staggering to see things they did with a few guys & handtools.

After I found this video I subscribed to his channel. Looking forward to watching more.

 

[rjdankert]

Thanks! That was really neat. Those two know their way around their axes.

You're welcome. I was also was impressed with their skill. And the efficient way they worked together.

 

[rjdankert]

Thank you for sharing this. These fellas seem to be quite capable of chopping all day long, and are wonderfully competent at not getting in each other's way. Imagine what a current Workplace Safety Board would have to say about such an operation today.

You're welcome. They make a great team.

 

[rjdankert]

thanks for posting.
do you suppose the wood is some sort of Pine?

buzz

You're welcome. I couldn't say what kind of wood they used, but hopefully there will be a member who can. I'd be interested to know as well.

 

[300Six]

You're welcome. I couldn't say what kind of wood they used, but hopefully there will be a member who can. I'd be interested to know as well.

Certainly not a hardwood such as oak or beech. Probably a type of white pine or maybe a Linden (Tilia sp. called Basswood over here). These are types of wood that are easy to work and are least prone to cracking while curing.

 

[John A. Larsen]

In the sequence when the men are cutting out the water holding part of the log, the axes look to have narrow, long blades, but with a good deal of metal or weight to them. Is this just some regional design or is it for chopping hard wood? As Remy said, amazing how much physical labor went into making just about anything in those days. John