It followed me home (Part 2)

Square_peg · Jul 3, 2023

Miller '72 said:
Couple came in over the weekend

I Admit. This is my first European Axe. The pitted head, worn makers stamp, and the slip fit eye drew me in.
I wonder if anyone here may recognize the stamps shape.

Happy Independence Day

That's a sweet old Mann rafter. Great score.

Hard to say who manufactured the Euro-style axe. Some people are distressing the cheap Asian import clones to make them look old.

the-accumulator · Jul 3, 2023

At a junque store, the proprietor talked me into paying $10 (down from $15) for this old, rusty, mushroomed, heavily worn PLUMB single bit. I finally agreed after I determined that I had a use for the haft:

A boy's axe haft in a full size head. Straight, skinny, nearly perfect grain with no previous grinding/shaping. Notice the gaps present because the haft was way too small for the eye. I picked out much of the wedge, which was mostly a piece of 1/8th inch hard board, and easily drove the haft out of the eye. Pictured along with the worn PLUMB is what I believe to be a TT Woodslasher Boy's Axe head, complete with eye ridges, that I plan to hang with this "FREEPORT HARDWARE" haft:

I'll post more as I progress. Thanks for watching! T-A

Miller '72 · Jul 4, 2023

Square_peg said:
That's a sweet old Mann rafter. Great score.

Hard to say who manufactured the Euro-style axe. Some people are distressing the cheap Asian import clones to make them look old.

The money grabbers are always working, something to watchout for. Luckily this is as i hoped. Older, forged, some shroom over at the pole, and a good 1½" of tempered bit left.
Love its pits. I may never learn who made it, or even narrow down some options.
Thats ok for this one. I want to clean it up, sharpen, hang and see about putting it to use for the neighbors visual enjoyment.

The Mann is a sweet 1¼lb hatchet. I love its dated!

garry3 · Jul 4, 2023

Miller '72 said:
The money grabbers are always working, something to watchout for. Luckily this is as i hoped. Older, forged, some shroom over at the pole, and a good 1½" of tempered bit left.
Love its pits. I may never learn who made it, or even narrow down some options.
Thats ok for this one. I want to clean it up, sharpen, hang and see about putting it to use for the neighbors visual enjoyment.

The Mann is a sweet 1¼lb hatchet. I love its dated!

I don't think I have ever seen that hatchet, really unusual. You think it's military?

garry3 · Jul 4, 2023

the-accumulator said:
At a junque store, the proprietor talked me into paying $10 (down from $15) for this old, rusty, mushroomed, heavily worn PLUMB single bit. I finally agreed after I determined that I had a use for the haft:
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A boy's axe haft in a full size head. Straight, skinny, nearly perfect grain with no previous grinding/shaping. Notice the gaps present because the haft was way too small for the eye. I picked out much of the wedge, which was mostly a piece of 1/8th inch hard board, and easily drove the haft out of the eye. Pictured along with the worn PLUMB is what I believe to be a TT Woodslasher Boy's Axe head, complete with eye ridges, that I plan to hang with this "FREEPORT HARDWARE" haft:View attachment 2240423
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I'll post more as I progress. Thanks for watching! T-A

That's a really sweet haft! :thumbsup:

Miller '72 · Jul 4, 2023

garry3 said:
I don't think I have ever seen that hatchet, really unusual. You think it's military?

Thanks G garry3
I do believe it was for / during the Korean Conflict
(1950-1953)

the-accumulator · Jul 12, 2023

I went junquing yesterday:

The PLUMB came from an antique mall while the ESTWINGs all came from a pawn shop. One tomahawk, two latthammers, and a rock hammer. I had never seen a latthammer before; had to search YouTube to find out what they were and how they are used. Appropriately, I did all my shopping in Rockford, Illinois, just a few miles from the Estwing factory! Thanks for watching! T-A

Miller '72 · Jul 17, 2023

When i saw this one, it was a no brainer. 3 more to find now!

The beauty is for a while now i have had the handle waiting

Hickory n steel · Jul 17, 2023

Miller '72 said:
When i saw this one, it was a no brainer. 3 more to find now!

The beauty is for a while now i have had the handle waiting

The original seems fairly nice honestly, but damn that replacement handle sure is a beauty.

Miller '72 · Jul 17, 2023

Hickory n steel said:
The original seems fairly nice honestly, but damn that replacement handle sure is a beauty.

Thank you. The handle it comes on is rough and hastily carved tongue and shoulder, a real made it to use handle. Its smooth now to the touch from use and the patina of the wood is gorgeous.
The NOS labeled Liberty Bell handle is an octagonal and fits the hand perfectly, comfortably, an ergonomic masterpiece.

Can't wait to hang it!
Might be time to update my Supplee and Supplee-Biddle Hardware Co collection picture

Hickory n steel · Jul 17, 2023

Miller '72 said:
Thank you. The handle it comes on is rough and hastily carved tongue and shoulder, a real made it to use handle. Its smooth now to the touch from use and the patina of the wood is gorgeous.
The NOS labeled Liberty Bell handle is an octagonal and fits the hand perfectly, comfortably, an ergonomic masterpiece.

Can't wait to hang it!
Might be time to update my Supplee and Supplee-Biddle Hardware Co collection picture

Any chance of saving that handle and fitting it to a hammer or something?
it would be a shame to let a handle with that kind of patina go to waste and I'm sure you've probably got a head to use it on.

This old pritzlaff that I wish I had never modified ( made by AA&T I was told) had / has a gorgeous patina on the handle that I just love.

There's a slight green tinge to it from probably having been painted or something a long time ago.

Miller '72 · Jul 17, 2023

Hickory n steel said:
Any chance of saving that handle and fitting it to a hammer or something?
it would be a shame to let a handle with that kind of patina go to waste and I'm sure you've probably got a head to use it on.

This old pritzlaff that I wish I had never modified ( made by AA&T I was told) had / has a gorgeous patina on the handle that I just love.
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There's a slight green tinge to it from probably having been painted or something a long time ago.

Most definitely the handle will be used on one of many hatchet heads in need. It is a beautiful handle and will match up nicely to a few probably

Miller '72 · Jul 17, 2023

Hickory n steel said:
This old pritzlaff that I wish I had never modified ( made by AA&T I was told) had / has a gorgeous patina on the handle that I just love.
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There's a slight green tinge to it from probably having been painted or something a long time ago.

Great handle for sure!
I vaguely recall this mod, maybe.
What was it prior to the mod?

I have 2 Pritzlaff.

A J.P. Everkeen 2² cruiser, probably by Kelly or affiliates of
And
A single bevel hatchet by Collins, a Legitimus

Hickory n steel · Jul 18, 2023

Miller '72 said:
Great handle for sure!
I vaguely recall this mod, maybe.
What was it prior to the mod?

I have 2 Pritzlaff.

A J.P. Everkeen 2² cruiser, probably by Kelly or affiliates of
And
A single bevel hatchet by Collins, a Legitimus

Oh that 1st picture was pre modification.

Miller '72 · Jul 18, 2023

Home, pictures taken and put away in the garage just before the now daily afternoon tropical thunderstorm we get here in Connecticut.

garry3 · Jul 18, 2023

Miller '72 said:
Home, pictures taken and put away in the garage just before the now daily afternoon tropical thunderstorm we get here in Connecticut.

That's a good haul, love that Rogers.

I learned how to properly re-wedge a brick hammer too. No screws, nails, keys or old sickle bar teeth. Maybe folks are smarter on that side of the country?

Miller '72 · Jul 18, 2023

garry3 said:
That's a good haul, love that Rogers.

I learned how to properly re-wedge a brick hammer too. No screws, nails, keys or old sickle bar teeth. Maybe folks are smarter on that side of the country?

Doubtful

junkenstien · Jul 21, 2023

Square_peg · Jul 21, 2023

junkenstien said:

Is that a Wilkinson drawknife?

junkenstien · Jul 22, 2023

No sir,it's a pexto.Stopped at an estate sale today and I'm pretty sure the fella was a machinist,all the specialty tools were priced way to high.They had a professional sales team out there pricing stuff.Ten dollars for a shovel 30 for a no name micrometer and a buck for a set of starrett punches.Can't say no to dollar files either,gave 10 bucks for the draw knife.The needle files were bastard and 2nd cut 2 bucks apiece.