My collection of Neeman/Autine tools

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alexhtattoo

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Hi guys! Im a big fan of tools made by John.They look and work awesome.I bought them for a traditional home project that i will start this summer.I just wanted to share my little collection with you.
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Awesome collection! Definitely love John's work.. have you seen the "making of a tool" videos he's uploaded on youtube?
 
What a beautiful collection of his tools. You have an impressive investment there. He does do some really fantastic workmanship with steel and wood. I've often thought about getting on his waiting list for one of his boys axe size axes. Someday, someday?

Tom
 
Out of curiosity, how long would a person have to be on his list before the order would be ready??
 
I bought the majority of my tools before they came popular and expensive so i saved a lot of money. He still make me good prices because im a good customer.
 
zcd said:
Out of curiosity, how long would a person have to be on his list before the order would be ready??
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If you order from Autine i dont think the waiting list it's very long because it's still a new company but if you order from Neeman tools you can wait a year and John does not work anymore with them...
 
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Beautiful stuff. It's so cool to see this stuff being made again.

If anyone knows the mechanics behind those European-style broad axes with the pointed toes then please enlighten me. I don't understand the lack of metal right where the tool wears hardest. Is it just to decrease drag through the work? It's so different from American and Canadian style broad axes.
 
Square_peg said:
Beautiful stuff. It's so cool to see this stuff being made again.

If anyone knows the mechanics behind those European-style broad axes with the pointed toes then please enlighten me. I don't understand the lack of metal right where the tool wears hardest. Is it just to decrease drag through the work? It's so different from American and Canadian style broad axes.
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I dont know the mechanics...When i work with it, I use more the beard and the bit than the toe.I use the toe just for the lower part of the log. I don't know if it's the right way to work with it but it's effective for me.
 
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Those are really handsome tools, Alex. I hope you'll share your home building with us when that comes around!!!!
 
Square_peg said:
If anyone knows the mechanics behind those European-style broad axes with the pointed toes then please enlighten me. I don't understand the lack of metal right where the tool wears hardest. Is it just to decrease drag through the work? It's so different from American and Canadian style broad axes.
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My guess would be that having less metal at the toe puts the majority of the weight at the heel keeping the weight closer to your leading hand and giving more control. And since your leading hand would be acting less like a fulcrum it would probably take some weight off your rear hand as well. That's just a guess though, I haven't used many broad axes, and I may be over-thinking things.
 
Ha! I would have thought so. Do you think the shorter haft is easier to handle?
How's the weight?

Bloody good looking Wings mate!
 
JayGoliath said:
Ha! I would have thought so. Do you think the shorter haft is easier to handle?
How's the weight?

Bloody good looking Wings mate!
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Thanks man,I think it is the first one they made as Neemantools brand,it's actually the one pictured in their website.I asked for the tree of life ornament.
I find it way more precise and user friendly with the shortened haft,I just love it now. The haft is 4"3/4 shorter and it weight now 7.4lbs.
I hope that you will not have to wait a year to get your's...I heard that the waiting list is long.
 
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