My first Axe restorations.

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91wm6

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Iv'e been wanting to pick up a decent single bit and double bit axe for a while, and after some research I realized I could buy some used vintage heads and re-haft them and end up with a better product.(Quality tempered US Steel vs chinese ???) The first one I did is a Collins double bit 4 lb in the "Reversible" or "Peeler" pattern (correct me if I'm wrong please). It was pretty rusted out and very beat up, it took about 6 hours of hand filing work and 4 hours of surface work after a vinegar soak. The Single bit is a 3.5 lb Bingam's Best "Dayton" or "New England" pattern that was actually in very nice condition. I just had to sharpen it and do a quick clean up. The hafts are just Lowe's specials american hickory. I removed the varnish and did a BLO treatment on the double bit and stained the single bit(not thrilled with the results though) Anyway I had a great time doing these and plan to do many more for family and friends etc. I'm very interested in the history of US made tools and this forum has been great for info. Thanks guys and gals!
Jason
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pretty darn good. my philosophy same as yours, look for old American tools and put 'em to use again
thanks for posting images , wip is always welcomed too

all good

buzz
 
Excellent. I love getting old American steel back into action. I was concerned at first, looking at your first pic, thinking maybe the Collins might have been hung upside down? I don't know. Would it matter, anyway? The knowledgable folks on the forum will be able to tell us.

Great job cleaning them up. Shiny and new-looking!
 
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