It followed me home (Part 2)

[phantomknives]

like that handle as well.would the handle on that brush blade fit in an axe?

yes, but the "band" may not fit any axe handle. brush handles have long tongues so they're good for big, eastern heads

 

[Square_peg]

would the handle on that brush blade fit in an axe?

Yeah, some of those old brush axe handles are gold. Long slim handles with a good swell, long eye and no kerf. Also easy to remove if you want to use it for a pattern.

 

[garry3]

like that handle as well.would the handle on that brush blade fit in an axe?

You might make it on a Collins but it would probably take a good sized wedge. Most of the older brush axes have smaller eyes.

 

[Brian Rust]

The brush ax handle is wonderful and you are right Peg it doesn’t have a kerf and would look great on an ax. Unfortunately it set against a wall for at least 15-20 years and right before the curve at the swell it is warped. Which is a hard spot to fix by steaming or what ever method. So I will just leave it. I bought it to use and it is right and sound. So I will sharpen it and go to work!

 

[jblyttle]

I also find them very frequently bowed.

 

[Brian Rust]

Funny you mention that, these were bowed haha. So is that vise going on the bay??

 

[jblyttle]

$35 scrapyard haul.

IMG_20180430_150111 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

[jblyttle]

Funny you mention that, these were bowed haha. So is that vise going on the bay??

Wicked pain to package and ship, selling locally if at all possible. Supposedly got a guy coming tomorrow.

 

[Miller '72]

$35 scrapyard haul.

IMG_20180430_150111 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

Love the hammer and its octagon handle!
The skillet is sweet.
What have you got there in the small box?

Great find

 

[quinton]

Jb should have a YouTube channel documenting his pickin' adventures!

 

[Brian Rust]

$35 scrapyard haul.

IMG_20180430_150111 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

Is that a full size ax on a 28” handle or a boys ax? And does it have a stamp? Thanks!

 

[jblyttle]

Love the hammer and its octagon handle!
The skillet is sweet.
What have you got there in the small box?
Great find

Some machinist tools. Gauge block set or something or other.

Is that a full size ax on a 28” handle or a boys ax? And does it have a stamp? Thanks!

Full sized, nothing apparent. Vintage convex Dayton, that's all I know so far.

Jb should have a YouTube channel documenting his pickin' adventures!

Lol no. No time, no aptitude, no interest. Blade Forums and once in a while Axe Junkies is enough attention for me.

 

[jblyttle]

This should clean up nice. I'm going to hang this one, Bigelow & Dowse 2.25lb. Probably 100 years old and in great shape, and some fool sent it to be melted down.

IMG_20180430_220433 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180430_220450 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180430_220503 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

[muleman77]

That's in beautiful shape. Nothing a wire brush can't fix, awesome one!

 

[Hickory n steel]

That's an awesome little axe for sure.

 

[jblyttle]

That's an awesome little axe for sure.

That's in beautiful shape. Nothing a wire brush can't fix, awesome one!

It will cut again.

 

[Miller '72]

This should clean up nice. I'm going to hang this one, Bigelow & Dowse 2.25lb. Probably 100 years old and in great shape, and some fool sent it to be melted down.

IMG_20180430_220433 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180430_220450 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180430_220503 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

That is a great save and still in such amazing condition.
I have a similar save, scrapyard rescue from a few months back...

Best Quality, Bigelow & Dowse, Connie...albeit a much more worn and used example compared to yours but such a similar score just had to be mentioned.
Excellent save JB

 

[jblyttle]

IMG_20180501_180702 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180501_180654 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180501_180643 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180501_180710 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

[Miller '72]

IMG_20180501_180702 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180501_180654 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180501_180643 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180501_180710 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

You did a great job! That Bigelow cleaned up crisp. The weight stamp on the pole is artistic, prominent and meant to last.

I really want to get to mine cleaned, profiled and hung now.

 

[jblyttle]

You did a great job! That Bigelow cleaned up crisp. The weight stamp on the pole is artistic, prominent and meant to last.

I really want to get to mine cleaned, profiled and hung now.

I have several nicely shaped 24-28" handles that I have been saving for worthy heads. This will get one of them.