Lets see some double bits!

Wood Splitter

Wood Splitter

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I just pulled the trigger on a Gransfors 35” Double bit! :D WOOT!

Its not due to arrive until the 7th, so I want to see some pictures of your double bits (it doesn’t have to be a Gransfors) to pass the time.

I am also looking at making two new masks for it, as I find that the leather Gransfors uses to be a bit thin for my taste. I also don’t really like rivets.

Has anyone out there made (or bought) replacement masks for the GB Double bit? If so, I would love to see them. I think I am just going to copy the design of mask it comes with, but make it out of much thicker leather with no rivets:)

I would also like to hear your thoughts on the Gransfors Double Bit.

Take care,
Splitter
 
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Congrats on the GB double:thumbup:. Post up a review after awhile.
I'm putting the GB felling ax on my Christmas list along with the new Wetterlings splitter.
Here's a couple of solid workhorses.

My $10 unmarked flea market find, and Barco cruiser.
I think it might be a Kelly because of the ribs in the eye? Any guesses?

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About the ribs, they're rare, but I don't know that they can be traced to a company. I've got a single-bit Grey Gorge that has the ribs so close they look like they should drive a gear wheel, and I've got a little unmarked double that has only two ribs each side of the eye. So unless someone can tell us who was using how many ribs-
 
Here's a double bit cover I made and a Walters cruiser from the final run before they closed in the late 60s.

Regards

Robin

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They go all the way through in mine. It's supposed to make a tighter grip between head and helve, I believe. At least one person has tried filing his own grooves in an axe-eye for the same reason. I haven't heard whether it was worth it.
As for doubles, I tend not to buy them because I'm not bright enough to keep track of two edges at once. But I couldn't resist an almost perfect plumb for $3, and an almost perfect head that turned out to be a Craftsman for $1.
 
Frank-New Zealand said:
Do the ribs go all the way through?

regards...Frank
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Good question, I can't see from the underside and that's the handle it came with.
I would have to pull the handle off to know for sure.
I like the handle, I soaked it in BLO and she tightened right up.
 
Thanks for all the replies everyone! Patiently awaiting your pictures Operator:)

I would also really like to see some more double bit mask designs, if anyone has any that is. I really like the one Robin posted.
 
Here are a couple I could round up - few others I have in the garage - but here is a sample - some different patterns and what not. Enjoy.

Kelly HandMade R and a Sager Chemical 1940 L (just got em in the mail, not cleaned up yet)
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Old Flint Edge Logo :
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Close Up Flint Edge Logo:
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Couple Puget Sound patterns - the Marshall Wells has the saw underbucking marks on the handle.
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Then some crusiers :

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And finally, one that might look familar to some people that might have read some books on axes, especially Pipeman :

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Oh, and the Sager chemicals will have to wait for the Warren thread.
 
I think Lakeside was a Montgomery Wards label. I have a Lakeside hand axe with the same script.
 
scrteened porch said:
About the ribs, they're rare, but I don't know that they can be traced to a company. I've got a single-bit Grey Gorge that has the ribs so close they look like they should drive a gear wheel, and I've got a little unmarked double that has only two ribs each side of the eye. So unless someone can tell us who was using how many ribs-
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I have a True Temper broad hatchet with a 2-ribbed eye.
 
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