Jersey Pattern

[Frank-New Zealand]

Since joining this forum I have become very interested in the 'Jersey' Pattern. New ones can be bought here but I do not see old ones around. Maybe you Americans loved them so much in the old days you kept them all there.

It's a very attractive style with some nice variations. I am not a fan of straight hafts but must say they do suit the Jersey. I like the look of the rounded lugs that some have. In many cases the face seems much flatter than I am used to. I really like the 'lead-in' that a round face gives on impact and wonder how these 'Jerseys' perform on big timber.

I would like to hear some comments from you 'Axe-Heads'. C'mon tell me why I should get one...or two or...

regards...Frank

 

[Pipeman]

I like them too Frank, have never seen one here in the colony ;-)) Thinking about a council.

Best regards

Robin

 

[Square_peg]

I would like to hear some comments from you 'Axe-Heads'. C'mon tell me why I should get one...or two or...

I bought one just so I'd have at least one wide-bitted softwood axe. There's lots of cedar and alder around here.

I also think that the relatively straight bit on this axe might do a nice job of scoring timbers for hewing with the broad axe. I need to get this one hung.

 

[Square_peg]

And you should get one of two or..... because they will keep nagging at you until you do.

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

Here's one for you Frank,they're fun to modify as well as use

I make my own handles,this one is Curly Pecan (Hickory)

Mulit purpose for splitting firewood or choke up on the handle and use it like a hatchet

 

[screened porch]

I have a Jersey. It busts out chips of green wood like nobody's business. None of this notch high, notch low, split between; every stroke sends a chip flying.
Yeah, get one or more.

 

[Frank-New Zealand]

CCF That is very interesting. Did you cut that down from a larger axe? Beautiful haft Man. I don't make any but I do flatten the sides sometimes like this one of yours. I find this very pleasing to the eye and I bet she feels great in the hands also. Thanks for sharing.

 

[bearhunter]

yeah frank, like porch said "those chips fly like nobodys buisness"... they just have 'the right feel' to them. their well balanced IMO... plus they have a long bit that just cuts right into the wood and chips go aflyin'
i didnt have time today, but im going to post pics on this thread of another 4 lb plumb jersey that i have... that sucker has a 6" bit its one i got a while back in darn near 'mint' condition with original handle (36" fawns foot) and all...

and yes, you do need one or two or three

 

[COAL CREEK FORGE]

Frank i did indeed cut it down from a larger axe,it can be use single handed or double for bigger stuff.Still has the same cutting surface as a new one would but less weight now