Axe modification idea (would this work?)

Doktor Cosmik · Nov 5, 2012

So I had an idea for this damaged axe here, and I want to know what you guys think of it. Yeah, it doesn't really need it, but I like doing this sort of thing.

Would it be terribly unbalanced, dangerous or what? It's a Kelly True Temper BTW.

Also, hello axe forum! I have a Sager double bit that should be arriving soon, and I'll post that once I fix it up.

Square_peg · Nov 5, 2012

It would be terribly unbalanced. Without the mass of a poll or second bit it will be harder to control. But I think it would still be usable. I'd leave it as is and use the good side.

Grease · Nov 5, 2012

Heh. I think I almost bought that head. Was it on Ebay a few days ago?

It would definitely be usable, but I'm also thinking it would be a bit harder to use.

pap11y · Nov 6, 2012

Maybe a firemans style could give you what you want while maintaining balance..

Doktor Cosmik · Nov 6, 2012

Grease said:
Heh. I think I almost bought that head. Was it on Ebay a few days ago?

It sure was. The above pic is actually the pic from Ebay, because it hasn't got here yet.

Thanks for the input guys, I think I might do something like below...

Grease · Nov 6, 2012

Round it off enough to look good and still maintain balance... I like it!

markv · Nov 6, 2012

pap11y said:
Maybe a firemans style could give you what you want while maintaining balance..

i agree with this proposal, i have several damaged doubles and figured this would be the best route to bringing them back

Liam Ryan · Nov 8, 2012

pap11y said:
Maybe a firemans style could give you what you want while maintaining balance..

Great idea!

daizee · Nov 8, 2012

Hm. I think the differential hardening will prevent my first idea from working... yeah, a pulaski is a good plan.

mtangent · Nov 11, 2012

If you take off enough steel to unbalance it, you might balance it by putting a curved handle on.

Doktor Cosmik · Nov 11, 2012

I got it in yesterday, still haven't decided what I want to do with it exactly...
I have one question though, I found a stamp on the axe that says "F.S." Is this normal, or was it added by an organization?

Other marks, was also wondering about the 8 on the bottom...

Square_peg · Nov 13, 2012

Doktor Cosmik said:
.... I found a stamp on the axe that says "F.S." Is this normal, or was it added by an organization?

Forest Service. Mostly likely a factory stamp indicating that it was made to Forest Service specs. The 3^2 stamp means 3-1/2 pounds. The '8' probably identifies which line in the factory it was made on or something like that.