It followed me home (Part 2)

I've only recently been into axes. Finding any a a responsible price has been frustrating. Well today I scored. Two Cruisers. No name on them. But other than pitting they are I good shape. The GBA is just there for size reference.
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Drum4fun said:
Sabre Cat....
I found this a good starting point (there are many) in hopes of avoiding the common
mistakes. Good luck. And, of course... reading thru all the threads here. :thumbsup:
Charles
https://www.pcta.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/an_ax_to_grind.pdf
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Thank you. That is a big help.
jblyttle said:
It all depends on how you plan to use it. A Council Tool boy's axe is a great all around quality tool for a very reasonable price.
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I am just after something for in the Jeep Cherokee. I don't think it will ever get used if I am not camping although I do have some small trees on the property. I don't expect that anyone will ever use it other than myself. My wife might but I doubt it. She's about five foot, three,BTW.

Tell me, what is the difference, if any, between a small forest axe from G.B. and a boy's axe?
 
sabre cat said:
You guys have me pumped up about the idea of owning an axe!

Just finished reading the whole thread and I have to admit I still don't know jack about axes. All your knowledge and wisdom makes my head swim.

Any suggestions as to where I should start? I know that I would like something larger than a hatchet but I don't need anything huge.
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It totally depends on what you'll be cutting or doing with it! I prefer a Dayton pattern 3-1/2 pound axe. Get yourself a nice True Temper, Kelly perfect or Kelly works that is in good shape and you can't go wrong! And bear in mind that once you start, you probably won't stop... lol. Axes and their history and the story behind all the different makers is an absolute delight to read up on and learn about. Good luck and post some pics when you make your choice!
 
Stopped by Woodcrafters this morning to look at small/stout band saws. Picked up this sanding pad in the store and had trouble putting it down - 7 ¾”x2 ¾ dense foam base with a pretty solid grab and cinch system. They also carry much finer ranges of sand paper than found at most places. Gear

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Drove the long way home to stop by sale today and found this Collins fire axe. I usually pass on more than I see but I needed another fire axe for my other hand in case of a real emergency…

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Checked the mail as well. A German/Eastern European axe head JB recently posted has a new home. Came with a fine India Stone, marked “Bay State”. Thank you, sir. The D-eyes on those are big enough to maybe make a handle out of something I’ve been drying here.

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Agent_H said:
Stopped by Woodcrafters this morning to look at small/stout band saws. Picked up this sanding pad in the store and had trouble putting it down - 7 ¾”x2 ¾ dense foam base with a pretty solid grab and cinch system. They also carry much finer ranges of sand paper than found at most places. Gear

Sanding.Pad by Agent Hierarchy


Sanding.Pad by Agent Hierarchy


Sanding.Pad by Agent Hierarchy

Drove the long way home to stop by sale today and found this Collins fire axe. I usually pass on more than I see but I needed another fire axe for my other hand in case of a real emergency…

Collins.Fire.Axe by Agent Hierarchy


Collins.Fire.Axe by Agent Hierarchy

Checked the mail as well. A German/Eastern European axe head JB recently posted has a new home. Came with a fine India Stone, marked “Bay State”. Thank you, sir. The D-eyes on those are big enough to maybe make a handle out of something I’ve been drying here.

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That's a good idea, an axe for each hand...just in case.

I am happy to see that goto a good home. Its nice to see the bay state logo there:thumbsup:
Excellent day!
 
Yankee Josh said:
It totally depends on what you'll be cutting or doing with it! I prefer a Dayton pattern 3-1/2 pound axe. Get yourself a nice True Temper, Kelly perfect or Kelly works that is in good shape and you can't go wrong! And bear in mind that once you start, you probably won't stop... lol. Axes and their history and the story behind all the different makers is an absolute delight to read up on and learn about. Good luck and post some pics when you make your choice!
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I know that I don't want something huge because I want it to be packable with other gear. The plan is for it to ride in my Cherokee with a bunch of other stuff, including a saw but there is a chance I may pack it. At this point, I am considering a Sven saw and a Buck Froe and some sort of axe.

A small forest axe (whatever that is) keeps popping up as a good, compact, general purpose axe. My boss thinks a hawk is the way to go. That is what he carries. I can't picture myself using it any time that I am not camping or hunting.

As for the history, I like that idea. I love learning about the practical side of history.
 
sabre cat said:
A small forest axe (whatever that is) keeps popping up as a good, compact, general purpose axe. My boss thinks a hawk is the way to go. That is what he carries. I can't picture myself using it any time that I am not camping or hunting.
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small forest axes are a pound and 3/4 swedish pattern axe on a 19" handle from the gransfors bruks company.

sorry to say this but your boss is wrong in most cases with a hawk. old american pattern axes are made to harvest wood, most good hawks are made by knife makers and there's a world of difference. for camping, 2 1/4 pound boys axe on a 24" straight handle is considered one of the best formats for camping
 
phantomknives said:
small forest axes are a pound and 3/4 swedish pattern axe on a 19" handle from the gransfors bruks company.

sorry to say this but your boss is wrong in most cases with a hawk. old american pattern axes are made to harvest wood, most good hawks are made by knife makers and there's a world of difference. for camping, 2 1/4 pound boys axe on a 24" straight handle is considered one of the best formats for camping
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You may have just given me the starting point of my search. Now I have a better idea of what to look for. Something about 2lb's and two feet long. Thanks.

As for my Boss, he's a wonderful guy but, I know that I don't want a hawk. I live in an area that people just have to be in your business and they can overreact too. I have better things to do with my time than explain to a LEO why I have a hawk. An axe does not seem out of the norm to me. A hawk does.
 
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Followed a few tag sale signs on the way home after dropping my oldest to a birthday party yesterday afternoon.

The only axe there, I scooped it up, it felt and looked plumb but nothing I could see.
Pole hammered, bit chipped, I was out negotiated by a master, a grandmother who knew I wanted it and stuck to her guns...$10
I fully respected her and that it was her husbands, I said no more and paid up.:)

3 1/4lbs

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Connecticut :cool:

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PLUMB ;)

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Not a bad 5/10 minute adventure:thumbsup:
Yes...I am making more coffee:cool:
 
Well guys yesterday was my bday, my son graduated from high school and i finally found an Emerson & Stevens axe! It had been refinished prior and was covered in ten year old black paint but i could just barely see what i thought was good news and sure enough...SCORE! Only ten bucks too! Plus i got another snow and neally but this time a Michigan pattern and i really don't see those very often. And oddly the s&n stamp is on the opposite side of the axe that it usually is? (I have a Collins Legitimus that's like that too) And having a rounded poll the weight stamp is on the cheek. But lastly yesterday i found a grass hook made by G NOLIN in Skowhegan Maine! Never even knew they existed til yesterday. Enough talk..
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handmade
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#2-3/4 actually weighs #2-10.4oz
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The year '51
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And an M for Mansen? Or a W for Wood? Neither was the temperer according to the wonderful video on youtube.
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I'm so happy to have one with a nice profile!
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The S&N Michigan #3-1/4 actually weighs #3-3.3oz.
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And lastly the grass hook.
 
Miller '72 said:
That's a great score, and I need one since I BBQ'd the motor on my 3/8 cord last autumn making my saw vise. Thanks for the reminder;)
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I got mine for $10 with the chuck key included, the cord end was replaced but they used a good GE end.
No support handle to screw into the top so after I took it apart and cleaned / regreased everything inside I made one from a bolt and an old Craftsman nut drivder.
 
Hickory n steel said:
I got mine for $10 with the chuck key included, the cord end was replaced but they used a good GE end.
No support handle to screw into the top so after I took it apart and cleaned / regreased everything inside I made one from a bolt and an old Craftsman nut drivder.
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That's a beauty you got there too! Did you use the 1/4" nut driver? I have three sets, and find them indespensable.
 
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