Kelly Perfect Jersey, hanging pics, just for fun.

M3mphis

M3mphis

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It seemed like the KP Jerseys were a hotter than a festered fart there for awhile. I had another one pass through my hands, but I landed another one recently on the bay. Here's some pics just for fun.

My "ladies in waiting" box. It's kinda sad, really.
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In really good shape. I paid $42 shipped for this, which isn't exactly a steal. However, I bet I could double my money on the bay if I were so inclined.
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It's cousin, the Flint Edge hewing hatchet, is my drift persuader. The drift is a chunk off an old hickory handle that was scrapped.
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Special thanks to my four year old boy for taking this photo. It's funny when he takes pics, because the camera is bigger than his head. :D
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The band saw makes super quick work of extending the kerf.
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The handle was a little too fat for my liking, so I took the opportunity to make it octagonal. Spoke shave is the tool of choice for that. This handle is ash and OAL is right at 32", which is a great length. I can't seem to find 32" handles locally. This one CooperHill picked up for me and shipped it to Idaho. Thanks, Dude!
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Maybe I'll call this one "B-67." Just a random idea.
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Not the deepest stamp I've ever seen, but I like this one a lot overall.
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Take care,

Matt
 
Thought that $10.50 mark looked familiar. We're very sophisticated over here. Nice work.

What kind of vise is that. I like the setup. I don't have the right vise to use a spoke shave.
 
Oh my!

I picked a good day to return.

Outstanding stuff Idaho!

Any tips you can share on octo-shaping that helve would be very welcome....pleeeeeeaaase?????
 
cooperhill said:
Thought that $10.50 mark looked familiar. We're very sophisticated over here. Nice work.

What kind of vise is that. I like the setup. I don't have the right vise to use a spoke shave.
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I picked that vise up at a yard sale. The guy said his dad or uncle or someone made it. That's all I know. It is a handy one, for sure.

scruffuk said:
Oh my!

I picked a good day to return.

Outstanding stuff Idaho!

Any tips you can share on octo-shaping that helve would be very welcome....pleeeeeeaaase?????
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Thanks, Scruff! I don't know what to say about shaping it. I just go for it, freehand. I use a spoke shave. As usual with a spoke shave, you'll want to watch the grain. You always want to cut in the same direction as any grain run out. In other words, never "lift" the grain with your spoke shave. Go nice and thin with your shavings and take lots of strokes. Stop often to look at your work and feel it to make sure things are square and even. Then sand it down or the edges will be too harsh.

Take care!
 
Matt, Great workmanship on hanging that Kelly. Thanks for sharing all your pictures as you completed the process.
Kelly Perfects are one of my favorites.

Tom
 
Man, you've got me drooling; very nice job you've done there.

I have to suck it up and order an octagonal handle myself so I can try it out. Heck, I need to find a Jersey myself too :p
 
Hello 'Hang-Man'...Another great job. I have come to expect nothing less from you. Obviously you take real pride in your work. Love that haft man. Must have a go at doing that sometime.

I would have liked to see you retain the remnants of red paint though Bro. That's not a criticism, just an observation.

Regards...Frank
 
Nice job, I want to try doing that to a handle someday.
Cooperhill, that style of vice is a machinists vice, if it is actually home made they did a fine job!
A drill press vice is similar and probably cheaper, but you might have a tough time finding one that big.
 
Thanks DeadFall, Frank, and Liam.

Frank-New Zealand said:
I would have liked to see you retain the remnants of red paint though Bro. That's not a criticism, just an observation.
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I hear ya, Frank, and certainly appreciate the sentiment. I sometimes struggle with how much to change a piece. I sometimes find myself wishing I would have done less. The factor that decided it for me on this piece was the fact that someone had already hit it with a brush or something to better reveal the stamping. If you look really closely at the paint around the stamp in the first couple pictures you can see what I'm talking about. It's a little hard to tell in the pics, though.
 
good work all the way around:thumbup:

nice edge on the Flint Edge hewer:cool:

excellent straight handle hanging

thanks for posting
takes some time to take pictures and do the work and then post the images

thanks again
i gotta add this, i picked up an old jersey for five bucks in Luverne Alabama this summer. the only Jersey i have. it's rough but i'm going to leave as is because it shows honest use


i use the bandsaw widening out the kerf sometimes, tricky business, you gotta hold the handle tight and keep it straight, i've snapped a few blades learning this the hard way
buzz
 
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'Bought time we got a WIP from you, Matt.
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But it was well worth the wait.

You have a good eye for axes. That's a fresh axe. Very little wear on the bit and the poll looks fine, too. And your octagoning work is first rate. Beautiful hang all around. Let us know how you like that 32". I've decided that a 30" is too short for me. I recently acquired a 34" that I have high hopes for.
 
M3mphis said:
Thanks, Scruff! I don't know what to say about shaping it. I just go for it, freehand. I use a spoke shave. As usual with a spoke shave, you'll want to watch the grain. You always want to cut in the same direction as any grain run out. In other words, never "lift" the grain with your spoke shave. Go nice and thin with your shavings and take lots of strokes. Stop often to look at your work and feel it to make sure things are square and even. Then sand it down or the edges will be too harsh.

Take care!
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Thanks for the tips amigo. Something to experiment with me thinks.
 
Thanks, Gents!

John Frankl said:
Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

How does one get in touch with Cooperhill about ash handles?
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Cooperhill is a dude that contributes on here. He's not in the handle business; he was just helping me out. That's not to say that he can't get you handles, that is totally up to him. I just thought I'd clarify.

Square_peg said:
'Bought time we got a WIP from you, Matt.
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But it was well worth the wait.

You have a good eye for axes. That's a fresh axe. Very little wear on the bit and the poll looks fine, too. And your octagoning work is first rate. Beautiful hang all around. Let us know how you like that 32". I've decided that a 30" is too short for me. I recently acquired a 34" that I have high hopes for.
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Thank you very much, Pegs. The more axes I hang and use, the more I gravitate to my 32 to 34 inch handles in the full size category. In fact, I frequently find myself unmotivated to use 36 inch handles. I'm 6' 2". On a handle note - I think Dudley Cook's theory about "the real axis of pivot" is illogical, and the more I experiment, the more I see his theory failing in practice. Nothing against the guy's writings, as there is a lot of great stuff to be learned. I just don't think that's one of them.
 
Thank you both for the clarifications.

I should also clarify. I am in Belmont, MA for the year, not Seoul, Korea:)
 
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