Maine Axes -post 'em up

So what's the difference between a wedge and a half wedge?

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Looks like the seller took this one down. It was purdy.

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The Half Wedge seems to be a thinner version of the Wedge. Same straight sides, but the poll isn't as wide.
 
Look at the pretty emerson there, and then go look at the suspected emerson on page two that I posted. They look kind of similar.
 
G-pig said:
Thanks for the heads up and the offer. I appreciate it. sounds like you got some good stuff. is that a spiller or stiller?
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I have no clue now, I forgot about them. Typed things wrong, should've mentioned I only bought the Snealley.
 
I got a really sweet Spiller from Operator that I need to get a handle for.
 
I picked up a sweet 3 pound spiller in great shape today for about 10 bucks. Came with a fairly nice handle, good grain, 32 inch. its curved which I dont like but I will keep it on anyway. Also got a couple scythe blades, a sater banko hatchet (5 bucks) and and a sweet walters black diamond, probably around 3 pounds, in exchange for carving an axe handle for a little KATCO 1 1/2 pound double bit. an excellent day!
 
Now you two are doing well! Im pretty sure all I did today was lose my chance at an LL Bean canoe axe. Any pics of your finds?

And I never knew ANY of the Maine brands made double bits that light. Cool!
 
No pics, I have em but im running a windows ME which is not compatible with my camera. Id get a new computer but Id rather spend the money on axes =)
 
I thought you guys might like this picture. Threw two 3 1/2 pound axes in for comparison, top is a S&N, bottom is True Temper. See that big thing in the middle? Its a 5lb Snow and Nealley... photos don't really do the sheer size justice.

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Crazyotter said:
I thought you guys might like this picture. Threw two 3 1/2 pound axes in for comparison, top is a S&N, bottom is True Temper. See that big thing in the middle? Its a 5lb Snow and Nealley... photos don't really do the sheer size justice.

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I saw an axe like that one, I think it was 4 lb sneally. Had the same long bit, I think it was a later axe. Too bad they didnt keep the bit shorter, fatter and widen the poll. It makes an axe a lot more maneuverable to have the weight hug to the line of the handle.
 
Here is a recent pick up. A Marsh & Sons axe - not sure what to call this style? g-pig?. I hung this a re-claimed axe handle from another similar style axe. It's super thin which i like.

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cooperhill said:
Here is a recent pick up. A Marsh & Sons axe - not sure what to call this style? g-pig?. I hung this a re-claimed axe handle from another similar style axe. It's super thin which i like.

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Its gorgeous, thats for sure. You know, if you wanna... rid yourself... just let me know. =)

The pattern is perplexing. I see oodles of the oakies that are lugged or eared like that. The AFA from gransfors, as well as the smaller axes are patterned off of this. I have an oakie with the lugs that still has the beautiful short bit. I dont think youll find much on the charts about them-- and even if you do it wont address the differences that really sets it apart from your standard jersey or something.
 
Yup. Raw linseed. The handle was burnished and had a heavy shellac on it which is why it was still good.

Thanks for the info G-pig. I like this better than the gransfors as it has the high centerline that is missing on the GBs. Wish they had copied that.
 
Reduces sticking due to smaller surface area contact against the wood. :)
 
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