Mast axe & thank you Memphis

cooperhill

cooperhill

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Hung this old cast steel Mast axe last night. It's a project for my neighbor's dad. Used an elm wedge, one of several graciously sent to me by Memphis (thanks!).

I took the handle down with some scrapers, rasp and chisel. I need a better vise set up to use a spoke shave properly. I'm staining the end of the handle and adding a white stripe.

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Haven't been able to decipher the markers mark yet.

Thanks for looking
 
Right on, Chris! That's a sweet axe. I've been keeping a casual eye out for a full size mast axe. That looks great. Looks like plenty of wedge went in. What did you think of the elm?

Take care,

Matt
 
M3mphis said:
Right on, Chris! That's a sweet axe. I've been keeping a casual eye out for a full size mast axe. That looks great. Looks like plenty of wedge went in. What did you think of the elm?

Take care,

Matt
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Solid. I might have to trim them up a bit but I think it came out nice and looks smart too.

I wish this one was mine.
 
What's a mast axe (and how can you recognize one), and how big or heavy is full-sized for a mast axe?
 
scrteened porch said:
What's a mast axe (and how can you recognize one), and how big or heavy is full-sized for a mast axe?
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A New England pattern hewing axe with the head longer than the bit. Use for hewing ribs and frames on ships, often double beveled to be used left or right handed. Also called a ship wrights axe.


-Xander
 
very nice Coop! have i ever told ya that i love your pics? the old camera and the dark grain ;)

just simply...
NICE WORK fellows... all around...

even Memphis :D
 
Coop, if I remember right you use instagram to get those nice photo effects. You probably are already aware of it but they changed their rules so they can use any of their users photos for commercial gain without paying you a cent or giving you any credit... Folks that don't like that idea have until January 1 to opt out. Just FYI in case it matters to you.

And as always, nice work on that axe. You may have inspired me to tackle that Canadian Mann mast axe I have today.
 
"need a better vise set up to use a spoke shave properly"

you might do a google search for a "Shaving Horse". this device, tool is easy to make, parts can be sourced from scrap lumber and it is a rather interesting and fun exercise. you can't go wrong because you can rebuild or modify it till you get it to work.
there are two types, one with a "dumbhead" clamp, the other uses a treadle , both work well .:thumbup:
good luck and thanks for images of the broad axe.

buzz
 
This one is for my neighbor's father for Christmas so I fixed it up a little more:

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Very happy with it.
 
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