It followed me home (Part 2)

[osage outlaw]

i hate it when people cut up old saw blades, but, what else are you gonna do with them, they arent exactly a supported format anymore. it bothers me but you are justified in my eyes

I understand. I have no way to use this as a saw blade. They are getting harder to find because people are taking computerized plasma? cutters and turning them into decorative signs to hang up on their wall. I hate to see them used for that purpose when a knife maker could turn them into a dozen or more knives that will provide generations of use.

 

[Woodcraft]

I prefer vintage. Is Peavey selling the new S&N axes?

I do not know what stock they have. They will answer emails and calls though.

 

[Mack]

This little guy followed me home. It's been overcleaned and I'll probably rehang it but I kinda like it. It was painted blue and marked "Made in West Germany". Do we know who made it? Is it well made? I just touched up the edge and I may shave with it.




Edit: I tapped the fawn's foot a few times lightly and the head slid nicely toward the shoulder. I removed to two steel wedges and the wooden wedge and trimmed the handle down. Now I just need a new wood wedge and she should be good to go.

 

[Agent_H]

Protourist, here is a recent thread that might be interesting:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1430806-Help-with-2-new-axes


The Made in West Germany hatchet/axes kind of vary in hardness. They will do work just fine but they are sometimes rough – maybe part of their charm. Fit and finish vary quite a bit too.



The original handles remind me a bit of older HB stuff but that is kind of where the similarities end lol.

 

[garry3]

This little guy followed me home. It's been overcleaned and I'll probably rehang it but I kinda like it. It was painted blue and marked "Made in West Germany". Do we know who made it? Is it well made? I just touched up the edge and I may shave with it.


Edit: I tapped the fawn's foot a few times lightly and the head slid nicely toward the shoulder. I removed to two steel wedges and the wooden wedge and trimmed the handle down. Now I just need a new wood wedge and she should be good to go.

It's sloppily made. Screams of the 70's or there abouts.
Most German heads I have came across do seem to have a decent heat treat though and the quick an sloppy workmanship won't effect its performance.

 

[Square_peg]

Anyone have Peavey's timber jack? Looks like it might be useful.

That's taller than others I've seen, similar in height to my home made timberjack. Mine is just cobbled together from scrap I had around but it works fine. I think the added height is better.

 

[jblyttle]

Today's haul.

 

[Mack]

Thank you, gentlemen.

 

[Woodcraft]

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[Woodcraft]

Today's haul.

Froe looks brand new.

 

[Agent_H]

JB, any markings on the Jersey looking axe?

 

[jblyttle]

JB, any markings on the Jersey looking axe?

Yes, It's a Collins Seagrave pattern 6lb fire axe with Hartford markings. Obviously the pick was cut off but it is otherwise quite excellent. The double is a Craftsman and the other is a Union Tool with NYCRR stamp. The froe is indeed unused. The Collins is for sale, the Union Tool I will hang and sell, but the froe- keep or sell, keep or sell....

 

[Wake31]

Hey Guys,
This beast was given to me today! Can anyone give me some info on it?

 

[Steve Tall]

Hey Guys,
This beast was given to me today! Can anyone give me some info on it?

With the radiating lines engraved on the side, it reminds me of some Japanese axes:

http://nicolawood.typepad.co.uk/kesurokai/2010/03/japanese-carpenters-axe.html


Also on the nicolawood Kesurokai site is this illustration of Japanese axe "patterns". The mystery axe looks like it might be of the "Kishu" type.

http://nicolawood.typepad.co.uk/kesurokai/2010/05/%E8%B2%A1%E5%9B%A3%E6%B3%95%E4%BA%BA-%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%A7%E5%B7%A5%E9%81%93%E5%85%B7%E9%A4%A8-takenaka-carpentry-tools-museum.html

 

[garry3]

That's taller than others I've seen, similar in height to my home made timberjack. Mine is just cobbled together from scrap I had around but it works fine. I think the added height is better.

Thanks Squarepeg.
I have some odds and ends around and I can find more than one use for it to boot. I need at least 9". How tall did you go?

 

[Moonw]

To me, it looks like it's quite European, Eastern maybe. Bearded axes are quite popular in this region. Check the work of the gentleman called "ipt" here.

That type of hang, as well, if original, would disqualify it as a Japanese one.

 

[Hickory n steel]

i hate it when people cut up old saw blades, but, what else are you gonna do with them, they arent exactly a supported format anymore. it bothers me but you are justified in my eyes

I know what you mean, but I'd rather the steel not be wasted by rusting away when it can be of some sort of use.
I recently cut up an old 1960's craftsman hand saw ( I debated it for quite a while ) .the plastic handle was completely broken with screws missing, and it was dull with damaged teeth.
The saw was given to me and I just don't have the ability ,tools , or need to make it into a functional saw again.
I cut it into a mini 16"oal machete that I will temper when I get some more propane. I figured it would make a nice little ultralight machete for random yard tasks. I never would've cut it up if I didn't have my grandpa's distons or thought it could be turned into a functional saw again ( plenty of old saws with original handles for someone to restore instead of all the work this would've needed if given to them ) once I finish it I'll post some pictures somewhere on the bf's

 

[Square_peg]

Thanks Squarepeg.
I have some odds and ends around and I can find more than one use for it to boot. I need at least 9". How tall did you go?

Mine lifts 11-3/8". I forged the hook and clamp ring from scrap on hand. The 'L' was a scrap from an old set of truck racks. A diagonal brace, a few nuts and bolts. I can slide the clamp ring up or down for different size logs.

 

[jblyttle]

A better day. Lot of nice things including a 4.5lb 1943 Rifford double, an E&S Jersey, Douglas and Underhill fire axe heads, an unusual Collins BSA hatchet etc.

 

[Woodcraft]

Any chance of a close up of the jersey?