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I've been enjoying lurking here for a bit, and decided to post some of my projects from the past few months. Excuse the pic quality and the back yard pics. My axes don't get a decent workout till the summer.
A true temper flint edge single bit, spent a lot of time restoring this one. It was the axe that started me into this hobby. Only full size axe I like. Got in a nice 32'' handle, and spent two hours thinning it out to fit my hands nice. Think it came out ok except for the handle breaking... can't recomend house handle to anyone now...
Next is a Collins Legitimus, original handle. Grain orientation is wrong, but the handle is older than I am so. The head looks funny because I derusted it with a paint stripping wheel, but its functional.
Note; Going through my old posts, I found one of my pictures had mysterious changed. Thus the edit. The internet can be screwed up at times. Jeez.
Next up is a Homestead and Norlund boys axe. Both ebay snipes, boys axes aren't common around here. The Norlund came to me in shown condition, just needing a handle. Only regret with these is the metal wedge in the Homestead. Anyone who is interested in a good boys axes should really try a Norlund.
Next up is a few heads ready for hanging. Far right is my finished homebrew hudson bay, the other two are a vintage Collins and S & N boys axes. Found them yesterday at a flea market for a steal, and just finished working on the heads. After handling I'll sharpen.
Randomly, how I hang my axe heads ready for handling... by the way, the head marked "30 and P" is that Emersons I posted a bit back. Got it verified, and found those marks after. Possibly the makers mark?
And how I store some of my axes... the pegboard has conveniently been in my closet so...
Wish I thought to throw in my universal sheath. The sheer amount of duct tape involved would horrify the least profesional sheath maker.
A true temper flint edge single bit, spent a lot of time restoring this one. It was the axe that started me into this hobby. Only full size axe I like. Got in a nice 32'' handle, and spent two hours thinning it out to fit my hands nice. Think it came out ok except for the handle breaking... can't recomend house handle to anyone now...
Next is a Collins Legitimus, original handle. Grain orientation is wrong, but the handle is older than I am so. The head looks funny because I derusted it with a paint stripping wheel, but its functional.
Note; Going through my old posts, I found one of my pictures had mysterious changed. Thus the edit. The internet can be screwed up at times. Jeez.
Next up is a Homestead and Norlund boys axe. Both ebay snipes, boys axes aren't common around here. The Norlund came to me in shown condition, just needing a handle. Only regret with these is the metal wedge in the Homestead. Anyone who is interested in a good boys axes should really try a Norlund.
Next up is a few heads ready for hanging. Far right is my finished homebrew hudson bay, the other two are a vintage Collins and S & N boys axes. Found them yesterday at a flea market for a steal, and just finished working on the heads. After handling I'll sharpen.
Randomly, how I hang my axe heads ready for handling... by the way, the head marked "30 and P" is that Emersons I posted a bit back. Got it verified, and found those marks after. Possibly the makers mark?
And how I store some of my axes... the pegboard has conveniently been in my closet so...
Wish I thought to throw in my universal sheath. The sheer amount of duct tape involved would horrify the least profesional sheath maker.
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on my mine also. i havn't used it but i'll bet it's ready to snap
