made2cut
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So last Saturday I was having a few beers and watching some items on the bay. Having a good time and not keeping track of things I missed out of a couple of things and got pissed off. In my alcoholic daze I decided to put some bids on a few things (some had pretty high maximums 
). Fast forward to Sunday morning and I wake up worrying that I might have bitten off more that I could chew 
. All day I'm watching these auctions end hoping that I get outbid on a few. Well I ended up getting 6 out of the 7 axes that I bid on and spent way more that I wanted to . Guess I have some incoming steel to work on in the coming week(s). Here is the haul list, I'll post some pics and add more details as they arrive and I get to work on them.
1) Collins Legitimus Jersey pattern (?), head looked good but the handle will need some work but I think it can be saved.
2) Kelly Black Raven smaller double bit, really rough shape - this should be a fun one. I doubt the handle will be salvageable.
3) Plumb 3 1/2 SB Michigan (?), looks pretty good, handle needs some clean up.
4) Simmons Keen Kutter DB, I've bought from this guy before and his axes are nice.
5) Norlund DB Trailblazer, looks to be in very good shape (paid a lot for this - I hope it's a beauty).
6) Keen Kutter SB (probably about 3+ lbs) Michigan style again, head looks good but the handle is a mystery. It always worries me when they offer to ship with or without the haft. If the haft is at all decent I'll always try to save it - looks so much better with the original ones.
Stay tuned for updates and remember, don't get buzzed and bid on the bay unless you have deep pockets and lots of time!!!
). Fast forward to Sunday morning and I wake up worrying that I might have bitten off more that I could chew . All day I'm watching these auctions end hoping that I get outbid on a few. Well I ended up getting 6 out of the 7 axes that I bid on and spent way more that I wanted to . Guess I have some incoming steel to work on in the coming week(s). Here is the haul list, I'll post some pics and add more details as they arrive and I get to work on them.1) Collins Legitimus Jersey pattern (?), head looked good but the handle will need some work but I think it can be saved.
2) Kelly Black Raven smaller double bit, really rough shape - this should be a fun one. I doubt the handle will be salvageable.
3) Plumb 3 1/2 SB Michigan (?), looks pretty good, handle needs some clean up.
4) Simmons Keen Kutter DB, I've bought from this guy before and his axes are nice.
5) Norlund DB Trailblazer, looks to be in very good shape (paid a lot for this - I hope it's a beauty).
6) Keen Kutter SB (probably about 3+ lbs) Michigan style again, head looks good but the handle is a mystery. It always worries me when they offer to ship with or without the haft. If the haft is at all decent I'll always try to save it - looks so much better with the original ones.
Stay tuned for updates and remember, don't get buzzed and bid on the bay unless you have deep pockets and lots of time!!!
