My first axe find

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Longbow06

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Well, after perusing this forum for far too long, I went down to the local 2nd hand tool shop and look what I found:

https://picasaweb.google.com/105346851871151878423/October112012

A TT Kelly Perfect. I paid $21.50 for it, which I thought was reasonable. It even has the original handle in good shape.

I believe it is a Michigan pattern, but I don't have a lot of experience with different axe patterns. There is a small flat spot close to the heel of the blade, but other than that it is in great shape. I cleaned it up with a wire cup and she absolutely shines.

Now here is the real kicker: the fellow who owns the shop is also a collector, and has a Sager Chemical Axe single bit Michigan that he politely declined to sell. From what I gather, those are fairly rare things to come across.

Regards,
Mike
 
$21.50 for a Kelly perfect with a good handle is a fine deal. You done good.
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Sadly the link to your image isn't working. I get a "Sorry, that page was not found" message.
 
Mike You did good. It's a nice looking axe. I love Kellys and have quite a few of them, $21.50 for a Kelly Perfect, Michigan pattern in that condition was a great buy.
Both of your links worked for me.

Regards, Tom
 
Thank you both. It was by reading your posts on this forum that I had a better idea of what to look for. When I saw the KP in the axe rack, I knew that she was coming home with me.

My future plans include cruising the local pawnshops and flea markets with an eye out for more finds. I find myself drawn more to this second-hand beauty than my two Gransfors-Bruks. Like a diamond in the rough, as it were.

Regards,
Mike
 
Thank you for reposting the picture. I'm afraid I'm not very familiar yet with posting.

So, is there a 12-step program for axe/saw/tool collecting? Or should I take the oath of poverty right now and get it over with?

Luckily, my wife has resigned herself to occasional metal filings on the kitchen table, or sending the kids to dig me out of the shop when it's time to come and eat.
 
Longbow06 said:
Thank you for reposting the picture. I'm afraid I'm not very familiar yet with posting.

So, is there a 12-step program for axe/saw/tool collecting? Or should I take the oath of poverty right now and get it over with?

Luckily, my wife has resigned herself to occasional metal filings on the kitchen table, or sending the kids to dig me out of the shop when it's time to come and eat.
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Forget it man, you're hosed!!! ;)
 
Or collect folding chairs. Something besides axes. Lot if territory already carved up for pickin rights.
 
Well, I must admit that I have never attempted felling, bucking, or limbing with a quality piece of folding furniture. Having said that, I anticipate that it would be a largely unproductive exercise. For the moment, I will stick with sharper tools. :D

I just like using old tools that were built to last, unlike the cheap fodder you find today.

Mike
 
Longbow06 said:
I just like using old tools that were built to last, unlike the cheap fodder you find today.
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That's really what it's about for me. All that fantastic vintage steel is being sent to the nether-world to be melted down into junk. It's an abomination.
 
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