It followed me home (Part 2)

rockman0 said:
Spent the past 4 days In Illinois. Near st louis. Ran into some guys from Minnesota who are metal detectors. They had 5 single bits from the same site. I picked my favorite. This one had the least amount of bit wear and a good eye. They all had these thin polls. I can't make our the stamps other than "Axe" on one side but there is a stamp just above "axe" that I can't read. Opinions on age and any other thoughts are appreciated. Weighs 4 lbs 3 oz. 7.25" long. 4.75" bit.
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It almost looks like it says greenlee, but I'm not sure if they ever made axes.
 
Another "I'll just drop in and look" estate sale find...Norlund Original (with some original sticker intact) and Plumb official Scout hatchet....not bad for $13!

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Grimalkin said:
wow that plumb is mint. Good find on both of those.
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Thank you. That Plump is in really great shape, won't need much.
Anyone out there have input on how best to manage the Norlund? Really want to clean it up, but don't want to loose the label...or what's left of it? Also, anyone know what haft this would have come on? Current one doesn't seem original. (Can post pics if necessary)
 
daniel.sorrels said:
Thank you. That Plump is in really great shape, won't need much.
Anyone out there have input on how best to manage the Norlund? Really want to clean it up, but don't want to loose the label...or what's left of it? Also, anyone know what haft this would have come on? Current one doesn't seem original. (Can post pics if necessary)
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Nice finds! I would be jumping up and down.

They are both in collector shape. Might want to think about things a little before you use them.

The Norlund, clean it up with steel wool by hand and stay away from that label. Then sell ASAP. Or you can use it and see what all the fuss is about.
 
daniel.sorrels said:
Anyone out there have input on how best to manage the Norlund? Really want to clean it up, but don't want to loose the label...or what's left of it.
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Unless you're really into Norlunds, I wouldn't touch it and list it on eBay. You'll see a nice return on that baby.
 
Great finds. Keep the Plumb. Sell the Norlund.

Garry3 gave you good advice. Only light cleaning of the Norlund and stay away from the sticker. Disregard the haft. Norlunds are much more popular right now than their quality merits. Cash in.
 
When I first started looking for and buying axes in the Summer of 2014, I found a Plumb boy's axe like that one pictured above. It was in the same condition, maybe yours is a hair fresher but basically hardly used. I paid $5 for it, and put it on eBay with a buy it now price of $60. It lasted less than an hour before it was sold, and only later as I learned and gained experience did I realize what I had let go. I regret losing that one still. I have found a couple since then but none close to that condition. If you are not tied to it and want to make some money, go ahead and sell it as someone will be willing to pay well for it. But if any part of you is reluctant to part with it, I recommend keeping it as you may never be able to replace it. And yes, sell the Norlund. ;)
 
I have been looking for a hatchet for months, found zero. You pick up 7 in a day.
Nice stuff.
 
LG&M said:
I have been looking for a hatchet for months, found zero. You pick up 7 in a day.
Nice stuff.
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I saw your message but the message system here I find to be a hassle. You can e-mail me at my username at google dot com.
 
Just tried it didn't go though.
Maybe you could contact me ? My address is on my page.
Thanks.
 
jblyttle said:
Today's haul.

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I like how old tools each have a story. That auger with the home made t-handle. Makes me wonder what type of wood was used and how the grain was oriented. The drawknife - worn down to nothing. What did it do in its career? The claw hatchet - why do so many of these show abused claws. The claws were obviously popular as a chipping/impact tools.

So many old tools have home made or improvised handles, fashioned quickly on the jobsite or homestead by someone who needed to make do with what was at hand or was driven by expediency to get the tool (and himself) back to work as fast as possible.

Could I write a longer sentence than that? I doubt it. :D
 
I got these 2 of of Craig's List, as you can see the have been re hafted, cleaned and sharpened all for a reasonable price. I'm going to re-re haft both with the correct ones. Not sure what the Swedish 4 1/4# also it has the number 4 on the bottom of the poll (please help with identification) but the Kelly was worth the price of admission.P3250037.jpg
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