It followed me home (Part 2)

A17 · May 20, 2020

Has it been annealed or just baked a little? The pattern seems to be a cross between a jersey and a connie, but I can't say I've seen another one like it.

Hickory n steel · May 20, 2020

Yankee Josh said:
Final answer=26! (Edit, revised#=37)
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More than I thought! I have others with different unknown markings that I didn't count. One of which I'm all but convinced was a smaller shop. It's extremely well made and not like any of the big companies. Then one maker is W. Kelly! It's obvious to think of William Kelly. You know THE William Kelly but I'm not sure. I counted that one anyway. I stopped there and I don't think I missed any. And this is only axes. Anyway I'm glad to know! Something I had not thought of.
How many makers in your collection?
Edit; I just thought of another one... Sater Banko. So 27. I bet I'll find more!

Gotta remember which were not actually makers.
For example Craftsman and Norlund were just names.

Miller '72 · May 20, 2020

A17 said:
Has it been annealed or just baked a little? The pattern seems to be a cross between a jersey and a connie, but I can't say I've seen another one like it.

Sadly i do not know

Yankee Josh · May 20, 2020

Hickory n steel said:
Gotta remember which were not actually makers.
For example Craftsman and Norlund were just names.

Norlund made their own axes. As did craftsman (Sears) at the Fulton plant. Though by the time my craftsman axes were made it was
by another company. I included them on the list as they were both manufacturers of axes at one point. I know Sears bought the craftsman name in 1930. I think the Fulton plant was still operated by Sears at that time but I don't know that.
I was obviously mindful of only naming makers when making my list. But thank you for keeping an eye out! :thumbsup:

Square_peg · May 21, 2020

Miller '72 said:
Todays haul

A few of the highlights

Tremendous! I love the sod roller and the lamp. Both very steampunk.

The roller reminds me of an old joke. One day I came home from work at a landscaping job.

My wife asked, "what did you do today?"

"I laid sod," I replied.

"That bitch again? I thought I told you to stay away from her!"

jblyttle · May 22, 2020

IMG_20200522_152947 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

npace · May 22, 2020

Square_peg said:
Tremendous! I love the sod roller and the lamp. Both very steampunk.

The roller reminds me of an old joke. One day I came home from work at a landscaping job.

My wife asked, "what did you do today?"

"I laid sod," I replied.

"That bitch again? I thought I told you to stay away from her!"

The same can be said when I’m running a trackhoe at work “laying pipe” haha.

Miller '72 · May 26, 2020

Mail Call!!

Cruiser

Travbud1 · May 26, 2020

Another great score Miller! Cruisers are my favorite pattern, though I've yet to find a Plumb. I look forward to seeing it cleaned up!

Hickory n steel · May 26, 2020

Colombian machete assortment from sportsman's guide.
Gave the tapanga away already, and I only really plan to keep the 14"er and the billhook. I've tried it and don't like the large panga so it'll go to another neighbor or something.

Meek1 · May 27, 2020

Miller '72 said:
Mail Call!!

Cruiser

Are you posting on each subject today? Did acquire a collection this week? Keep them coming, I'm making popcorn. This is getting good!! Sweet cruiser man! Happy for you!

Miller '72 · May 27, 2020

Meek1 said:
Are you posting on each subject today? Did acquire a collection this week? Keep them coming, I'm making popcorn. This is getting good!! Sweet cruiser man! Happy for you!

Hee hee!

I have discovered the hard way...Covid19 is taking its toll out on the USPS, hitting certain areas of the country harder, limiting transportation and personnel.
Patience is all thats required...and a little optimism.
I Have Neither lol!!!

jblyttle · May 30, 2020

IMG_20200530_111637 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

crbnSteeladdict · May 30, 2020

jblyttle said:
IMG_20170721_180045 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

Three years ago JB kept finding weirdly shaped handles. Top of the pic axe with black tape and the one underneath Rockaway axe are just few examples of those handles.
Have I, by accident, stumbled on possible explanation for those peculiar hafts? This handle looks commercially made to me.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/excellent-ship-builders-mast-makers-2003563597
I believe the seller was wrong calling it a Masting axe and it is actually New England pattern.

https://archive.org/details/DouglasAxeMfgCoCatalogue1873/page/n71/mode/2up

phantomknives · May 31, 2020

had to set up an appointment to come to an estate sale, it was worth it though. my favorite find is the screwdriver

Miller '72 · May 31, 2020

phantomknives said:
had to set up an appointment to come to an estate sale, it was worth it though. my favorite find is the screwdriver

That is one really cool H.D.S. & Co score!!
I do need to find an H.D.S. & Co tool or even auto tool kit would be cool.

Great score PK!

phantomknives · Jun 1, 2020

Thank you!

fishiker · Jun 1, 2020

First post-virus flea market offered up a decent day over the weekend. I carried 3 hatchets home including this very red one. Underneath the paint was a pleasant surprise.

jblyttle · Jun 1, 2020

IMG_20200531_143127 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

IMG_20200531_143139 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

IMG_20200531_143154 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

jblyttle · Jun 3, 2020

IMG_20200603_133235 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr