Kelly Flint Edge Cruiser

cooperhill

cooperhill

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Picked up this 2.5# cruiser on the 'bay a few months ago. It is in real nice shape. Did some work with bastard files to clean up and re-profile the bits (one for limbing and one for felling/cutting). Cleaner her up and then hung her on a 28" double bit cruiser handle from the hickory handle store (no affiliation with them).

Thanks for looking.












 
Oooh... that's a nice looking head. Always a plus to find one that has been sharpened evenly. Beautiful smooth lines on the haft. Great work! I have a single bit Flint Edge headed my way that would be a great companion that one.
 
I like that!

I need to hang a cruiser. I've got a couple in the garage and a good haft laying around, too. I just haven't had time for any axe hanging lately. I'll just live vicariously thru Cooperhill. :D
 
That's nice copper!
I've got one of those in near 'mint' condition. It's a USFS edition with original handle and all :)
It's not a user though. Heck, I guess I should use it.
 
Cooper , That's a beautiful Kelly cruiser. I just picked one up at an estate sale, last weekend for $2. It is in need of a new handle, but the one on it will work for awhile. The bits on mine have been sharped a little more curved than yours...But I think it can be salvaged. For $2, what do I have to loose.
 
bearhunter said:
That's nice copper!
I've got one of those in near 'mint' condition. It's a USFS edition with original handle and all :)
It's not a user though. Heck, I guess I should use it.
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I just got another nice one yesterday that will be a user.
I'm starting to think I need counciling or an intervention or something :D
 
wish i had a sound spine, i'd wear out an axe a week.
but i can't even hang the axes i have now.LOL

nuttin' wrong with getting these old choppers back in shape, maybe someone will actually get some use outta them..

buzz

all good

buzz
 
Finished up this cruiser this weekend with honing with dmt diafold sharpeners (extra course, course, fine, extra fine) and diapaste 6,3, and 1 micron. You can see this paste being used in the first picture (bottom right).

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All finished and soaked in linseed.

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Also finished a few hatchets and axes and set them up for linseed soaking. Bath time

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