It followed me home (Part 2)

[jblyttle]

Yard sale stop today.

 

[jblyttle]

Warmer weather, things are really starting to open up.

 

[phantomknives]

dont see too many of those ice axes anymore, i'v seen a few old ice saws, one at a cracker barrel being held by two tiny nails, i wasnt very enthusiastic about sitting there

 

[DarthTaco123]

Whew the handle on that Connie! You make me jealous with your finds JB

 

[osage outlaw]

I've been on a dry spell lately. I've been to busy to spend much time looking. I picked up a few things today. I can't see any writing on the axe.

 

[jblyttle]

I went for the anvil and came home with all this. The anvil is a 220lb Peter Wright, they had it for sale for $200. The weight wasn't advertised and they had no idea, I weighed it at home. I got everything for $300. The middle axe is a Flint Edge, I love the smaller Jersey, can't wait to ID it.
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[garry3]

I went for the anvil and came home with all this. The anvil is a 220lb Peter Wright, they had it for sale for $200. The weight wasn't advertised and they had no idea, I weighed it at home. I got everything for $300. The middle axe is a Flint Edge, I love the smaller Jersey, can't wait to ID it.

That anvil. Wow!
The stand doesn't look right for it or the vise.

 

[Square_peg]

Totally jealous. You find so many anvils. I wish shipping wasn't so much.

 

[jblyttle]

It gets better. The 3 axes in the lot were all real winners. A Kelly Perfect, a North Wayne Tool Jersey, and another Maine Wedge. The only mark on that one is the weight stamp in the middle. I'm thrilled with them.

 

[cooperhill]

Neat. You don't see many north wayne tool co axes. The stamp looks identical to John King and PV number stamps.

 

[jprime84]

First time stopping at the flea market to look at tools. After fixing up my wife's grandads double bit, I was looking for a large single. Picked this one up that had some mushrooming but also lots of blade life left. No clue what it is - just getting into axes.

 

[phantomknives]

look forward to seeing it in what did you rehang today

 

[jprime84]

First time stopping at the flea market to look at tools. After fixing up my wife's grandads double bit, I was looking for a large single. Picked this one up that had some mushrooming but also lots of blade life left. No clue what it is - just getting into axes.

Here it is cleaned up. Clearly marked "Spiller" "Oakland" and "4 1/2".

I wonder if I should sand off the mushroomed edges.

 

[phantomknives]

you scored, spiller, i'v heard was one of the best forges in maine

 

[jprime84]

you scored, spiller, i'v heard was one of the best forges in maine

Is that so? Nice! I got it for $12 so good to hear it wasn't a waste.

 

[osage outlaw]

Today's auction finds. I didn't really want the pick axes but they came with the axes that I bought. Besides this stuff I also got an old Bear recurve bow for $5

I can only make out "Perfect" on this double bit

This one has me intrigued. It's kind of smaller and has a circle stamp with a square inside of it. I can't make out what the words say.

 

[rjdankert]

. . .
This one has me intrigued. It's kind of smaller and has a circle stamp with a square inside of it. I can't make out what the words say.

RICH-CON (Richards & Conover Hardware Company) has a square and circle.


Bob

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[jprime84]

Today's auction finds. I didn't really want the pick axes but they came with the axes that I bought. Besides this stuff I also got an old Bear recurve bow for $5

I can only make out "Perfect" on this double bit

This one has me intrigued. It's kind of smaller and has a circle stamp with a square inside of it. I can't make out what the words say.

"Perfect" looks like a True Temper -Perfect- that I have seen before.

 

[300Six]

Here it is cleaned up. Clearly marked "Spiller" "Oakland" and "4 1/2".

I wonder if I should sand off the mushroomed edges.

Lovely find! If you're planning to return it into active service smoothing off the dents, burrs and mushrooming isn't a bad idea. If it's destiny is as a collector item or wall hanger don't tamper with it much more than you already have. I cringe every time someone claims to have 'restored' a classic axe. Spillers were held in high regard and this one is far from dead with regard to 'ability to perform work'.

 

[jblyttle]

I cringe every time someone claims to have 'restored' a classic axe.

I'm curious to know if this is cringe worthy.
If yes, I'd be interested in hearing why. If no, I'd be interested in knowing what types of things are objectionable to you.