Axe & Cork

[rjdankert]

Here are a few more:

Bob

 

[300Six]

rjdankert: I love that shot! Where did you get it? Shows perfectly that professionals aren't as fussy about selecting and maintaining their tools as claim most of us 'increasingly-armchair-nostalgic aficionados'. These will solely be sharp enough and solid enough to do what's necessary and nothing more/nothing less.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Supposedly this one is over 100 years old.

 

[Slim278]

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[rjdankert]

. . . Where did you get it? . . .

I think from Facebook. Wish I could say they were mine. I save pictures that interest me (mostly old hand tools) from a lot of places, but don't keep track of where.


Bob

 

[rjdankert]

Supposedly this one is over 100 years old. . .

The axe or the man? Seriously, that's a neat picture. The head isn't quite as "narrow" and the handle looks longer than the few I've seen pictures of. Another picture for my files. Thanks for posting.


Bob

 

[300Six]

This being a specialised tool that is only used a couple months out of the year, I can see how the workers would not want to spend a lot of time and money on these tools.

How can you flat out say something like this? This same situation would enable you to devote an inordinate amount of time of fussing around with profiles, blade angles, sharpening grits, handles and finishes and scoping around for potentially improved versions! What you're presuming is that you care and that those actual users don't. Tradesman tools very rarely are pretty, and the old adage of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' also holds!

 

[Square_peg]

I wouldn't underestimate a tradesman's desire to improve his tools. I would think that those hafts are shaped as they are because they're most useful that way.

 

[Slim278]

How can you flat out say something like this? This same situation would enable you to devote an inordinate amount of time of fussing around with profiles, blade angles, sharpening grits, handles and finishes and scoping around for potentially improved versions! What you're presuming is that you care and that those actual users don't. Tradesman tools very rarely are pretty, and the old adage of 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' also holds!

I have seen bickering matches on these forums and it is not something I wish to partake.
It is obvious my post has offended you so I have deleted it. Please continue with discussion of these interesting tools.

Good day.

 

[Moonw]

I think you misread his intentions. That's what my bad English says .

 

[rjdankert]

Short video of an axe for cork.

[video]https://www.facebook.com/montemorbase/videos/755523647957736/[/video]


Bob

 

[rjdankert]

Thought this picture was pretty neat. I believe from 1950-60s.

Bob

 

[rjdankert]

MACHADO PARA RETIRAR CORTIÇA DO SOBREIRO -ALENTEJO
(Google translation: MACHADO TO REMOVE CORKER OF THE OAKERY-ALENTEJO)
From a blog titled "ARTIFACTS OF OTHER TIMES". No timeframe given for the axe.

Bob

 

[rjdankert]

Got a package from Portugal today:



0.6kg x 140mm blade width (5 3/8 in x 1 lb 5.6 oz)


Bpb

 

[Miller '72]

Cobalt bits, well lubricated, will drill a saw plate. Start small and work up. I've drilled several. Helps if you have a drill sharpener, you'll need it after you finish.

Got a package from Portugal today:



0.6kg x 140mm blade width (5 3/8 in x 1 lb 5,6 oz)


Bpb

I am smiling ear to ear seeing you have one, and on framed cork stoppers. Is that a Napa Valley cabernet savigoun

Cheers

Miller

 

[rjdankert]

Is that a Napa Valley cabernet savigoun

Napa Valley is not on the label. I don't really know anything about it. It was a gift.


Bob