It followed me home (Part 2)

Axe Master '94 said:
How heavy is that xxl sledge?
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Haven't looked closely but looks like a 10 pounder. Ive got bigger. Good handled ones I keep, give to freinds, trade for other stuff. Unlike axes, they are never worth shipping by weight. If the handle is crap it comes off and I fill a flat rate box with 4 of them.

It's actually a 12lb. Warwood. I've still got bigger.
 
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jblyttle said:
Haven't looked closely but looks like a 10 pounder. Ive got bigger. Good handled ones I keep, give to freinds, trade for other stuff. Unlike axes, they are never worth shipping by weight. If the handle is crap it comes off and I fill a flat rate box with 4 of them.

It's actually a 12lb. Warwood. I've still got bigger.
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Huh, seemed bigger than that. I've got 6, 8, 10, 12, and 16 pound sledges, and I've been trying to get my hands on a vintage 20 pounder. If you find one, let me know ;)
 
jblyttle said:
It's actually a 12lb. Warwood. I've still got bigger.
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JB- you know anything about Warwood tools? I think they are American but that is about it.

I like the Connie between the largest draw knife and the double bit on the single bit handle. Nice lines.

Nice work.
 
This one has been in the family for a long time but was just passed on to me. Here is a Plumb double bit my father said he bought after OCS in 1972. It’s been to Elk camp every year since. Two weeks ago I passed on to him a boy’s axe that I have been working on and he seemed to really like it.

While we were in the shop he dug around and pulled this one out. I have good memories of it and he figured it needed to be appreciated so he made me take it. There are several boxes of assorted hand tools that have moved with me since leaving home. Came across several that had my Grandfather’s name stamped in them and my Dad was happy to see them still alive – I think he now figures my garage is a refuge for all the tools he doesn’t use.

As far as he remembers, this axe was bought new and is on the original handle. None of use paid attention to that then – they were tools to be used.
Anyway, here are some shots of the old girl.

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There is wear, the head is loose, and it’s relatively sharp. Not sure if I want to redo it or just seat the head and clean the edges. Don’t need another working axe. This one just might “hang around” in my garage for posterity.
 
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Today's less than impressive haul. Unmarked but beaten up Michigan Pattern Double Bit, vinegar will hopefully provide me marks, I can see the temper lines (they're visible in the image) and they're deep so hopefully that's a good sign. Rixford 2.5 lb R-49 boys axe. The handle had a metal wedge sticking 2" out of it so I popped the wedge out and handle off, gonna sand, and stain the handle, file down the mushrooming and sharpen the head, and then re hang it on it's old handle. Last one I found was a slightly beat up hatchet, no idea on the pattern, and it's too ruested to tell if there's a makers mark. Popped that off the still-good handle and is sitting in a vinegar bath at the moment. For 20 bucks for all three I'll take it.
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I was happy with it, managed to get the store owner down to 15 bucks as the eye is bulged at the bottom, but I should be able just to make the handle fit into it as it's even on both sides. Should make a good pack axe, probably going to put it on a 26" handle.

The hatchet looks like a hewing hatchet but it's double beveled.
 
I know its a little rough around the edges, but so am I. Its stamped "Peerless" and "Powell". A little bit of Cleveland is still there also. Its a Peerless axe made by Powell tool Co of Cleveland OH. One of the original members of the A A & T Co. I don't see that Connecticut pattern around here very often and its a good size at 4lb 9oz. It has a nice thin bit and a high center line. If I like the steel as well as the profile I will hang it on a short haft and nock a few trees down. I think this one is just about right. :thumbup:

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Wow do I have a lot of catching up to do on all your new axes guys. Here is one that I got a month back and fashioned a mask for it. I am wondering if anyone could maybe ID it? It is stamped 2 1/4 like a Collins, I think that it is actually stamped 2.14. It has extremely hard steel. There is also a faint large etching of 97 on the same side as the stamp. My wife won't let me list it as it is my first. Nicely balanced and razor sharp. Is it possible that it is European? I haven't seen one like it anywhere else, and I have looked pretty hard. Thanks for taking the time to look. My leather work is rough as I am new to it but I love to do it.
 
Garry - I don't find too many 4lb+ single bits let alone Connies here. That one looks like it will clean up well and scare trees once they get a good look at it. Connecticut patterns are semi-common where you are?

Sluicebox - interesting markings on that find. Did you do the sheath and collar yourself? That is pretty neat. I've never worked with leather but that looks like you have. Nice!
 
Thanks H, yes that is my very first attempt at it. I traded an extra Peter Wright Anvil I had for leather tools and a large pile of thick leather. I got the sickness bad and now have over 100 heads and still more on order. Carving my own handles too on some out of Ash, Red Oak and Cherry for the wall hangers. Will post more as I finish them. I would love an ID on that if anyone can figure it out. There are no other markings on it. Likely filed off when last owner cleaned up Poll. I can't remember where I saw this quote. "My biggest fear is that when I die She will sell my collection for what I told her I paid for it." Enjoy the day.
 
Today I traded a friend some things for some things. We each think we made out better. My favorite is the froe, I have been looking for one. Anyone know what kind of hammer that is? The hatchet is a Vaughan, the mast axe is as yet unidentified, but hand made and in good shape. Are they supposed to have a slight curve?

 
Sluicebox, Very nice, your first!? Your pretty good with your hands my friend. That's a nice looking axe head also.

Agent H, not many Connies here. I think this one originally came from the Midwest and ended up in an antique shop over by their wood stove with a $4 price tag(they have relatives that pick for them in the Midwest). We run about like you guys do with regards to axe patterns. Probably more Puget sound patterns where you are. Idaho had some pretty big timber at one time also. Its very similar in regards to the axes.

Jb, That froe looks a lot like the one I use, only yours hasn't been beat on with a steel hammer. Makers name on her?
Looks like you have the makings of a lot of fun with that lot of tools.:thumbup:
 
No pictures (yet) but I picked up a TT Worlds Finest Kelly Works connie with a bit of a worn toe (and bannana grind already on the axe) last year. Just got to oiling the handle and it's stamped Gold(en?) A(ce?xe?). Anyone know anything about possible lines of axe handles?
 
I stopped off after work today and found this Lakeside - have a 3.5lb single bit, double bit, and now a boy's axe to go with them.

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The handle isn't cut for a kerf but someone knocked a metal wedge into it. I'll have to eye it when I remove the handle.
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Someone banged on the top of the eye, most likely to jamb it on the handle that looks mostly un-fitted. I'll work the mushroomed eye inside but the outside isn't bad- maybe adds character.

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The bit is in good shape and it has the remnants of a sound grind/edge. The guy at the shop drew my attention to it.

It's a user as is but I guess I bought it to round up the Lakeside duo I recently put together.
 
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Looks like a pretty good one Agent H. Is this one dated?
Its no big deal to file the mushroomed eyes, but it is irritating. There is probably the right dremel tool out there that would do it fast.
 
I've had a Lakeside vise with the same logo, but that's the first Lakeside axe that I've seen. I wonder if they made it or contacted with another USA maker.
 
Do some of those Lakesides have dates? I have a couple heads that have that cursive writing saying Lakeside and I have a 5" broad hatchet that is plain letter stamped Lakeside Saw and Tool Co. I have seen no dated Lakesides, but I'm a newbie. They have to be my favorite axe though. The heads have a real good musical ring to them off the handle. I think that all Lakesides are pretty old and Made in Oregon. I don't know the quality of the steel but thought the high pitched ring meant high quality.

@Agent H that is a nice one, I have been looking for a DB Lakeside and have yet to even see one in person. Real nice score you got there.
 
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