Name that pattern

Agent_H said:
I think the ram's head mark is Wörder & Pandel but I am not sure what the term for the pattern is. I've come across more well-known patterns and even a large breitbeil with that mark but that one you have looks maybe modeled for export?
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Yeah. Looks “Michiganesque” to be sure. The eye is very robust, large and thick.
 
Is this flint edge a wide bit Dayton/Delaware? Weighs 3 3/4 lbs

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Good to know. The width at the bit seemed a little more than the examples of Daytons I had seen. It actually weighs 3 lb 13 oz. Does anyone know if that would make this a worn 4 lb or were 3 3/4 heads made?
 
Malus said:
Good to know. The width at the bit seemed a little more than the examples of Daytons I had seen. It actually weighs 3 lb 13 oz. Does anyone know if that would make this a worn 4 lb or were 3 3/4 heads made?
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I can't speak to all manufacturers but Collins, Kelly/TT, Plumb, Emerson Stevens, Snow and Neally and many many others made #3-3/4 (or 3-3) weight axes.
Yours looks to be a nice full pattern with little mushrooming on the poll. So I'd venture to guess yours started as a #3-3/4. It's a nice axe man!
 
Old Axeman said:
About a year ago a friend who worked on "An Ax To Grind" at the US Forest Service in Missoula sent me four really great axe posters that I think everybody here would love. They are very high quality. I don't know the particulars about if they are for sale to the general public or not. For sure, somebody here will know how to find out. They are titled "Common Single-Bit Axe Head Patterns"; "Common Double-Bit Axe Head Patterns"; "Axe Handles"; and "Parts of an Axe". On the bottom of the posters is written---Produced by US Department of Agriculture-Forest Service-National Technology and Development Program-Missoula Montana-1623-2M04-MTDC.
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I dont have them yet, but I am awaiting their delivery in the mail, they were sent out late last week. Their office in Missoula just called to confirm.
Thank you O Old Axeman
 
ithinkverydeeply said:
Do you have the contact information for where you ordered them from? I was unable to locate the posters.
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I contacted the information office at Missoula thru their email contact info...
It was this address I believe.
wo_mtdc_pubs <wo_mtdc_pubs@fs.fed.us

Square_peg said:
My posters arrived last week. They are amazing! I'm in the process of moving right now but once things settle down I'll get them hung and post some photos.
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I am pretty excited for delivery of mine. When they called me yesterday, they are so nice in that office, they had told me they had received many requests these past few weeks ;)
My mail needs to travel a bit of distance from Montana to CT but I am confident they will arrive next week...I hope:thumbsup:
 
A reminder on the posters. My old friend Bob, who was responsible for the posters, confirmed that they are in public domain just like "An Ax To Grind". According to Bob, that means they can be reproduced by someone in the private sector and sold to the public. This would be a good thing because the FS did not make a large quantity since they did not really intend to distribute them to the public. Bob and I are glad that some of you guys have been able to grab some originals before they are gone.
 
Old Axeman said:
A reminder on the posters. My old friend Bob, who was responsible for the posters, confirmed that they are in public domain just like "An Ax To Grind". According to Bob, that means they can be reproduced by someone in the private sector and sold to the public. This would be a good thing because the FS did not make a large quantity since they did not really intend to distribute them to the public. Bob and I are glad that some of you guys have been able to grab some originals before they are gone.
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I'm just pleased you made this known to us here Old Axeman.

Miller '72 said:
The posters may need a thread all their own:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thank you again O Old Axeman :cool:
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That being the case, I wonder what does it take to have posters made?
Would be outstanding to keep them in circulation after the current stores are depleted.
 
I am very pleased.

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Old Axeman said:
A reminder on the posters. My old friend Bob, who was responsible for the posters, confirmed that they are in public domain just like "An Ax To Grind". According to Bob, that means they can be reproduced by someone in the private sector and sold to the public. This would be a good thing because the FS did not make a large quantity since they did not really intend to distribute them to the public. Bob and I are glad that some of you guys have been able to grab some originals before they are gone.
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Again, thank you Old Axeman and thank you to your friend Bob from the FS.
Thank you.

...now to frame and hang these proper...
 
Hi, this is the guy from the NTDP in Missoula that you've all been talking to about the posters. I have been swamped with the requests for these. And to answer everyone's question: No, we do not SELL the posters. We send them out for free. I know that sounds crazy since they are extremely well made, but that's the deal. Old Axeman did post the information on how to get a set of them. Once I receive an email or a call, I will get them out in the mail as quickly as possible.

wo_mtdc_pubs@fs.fed.us = Easiest way - Send Name, Address, Phone number
(406)-329-3978 - More difficult, but I can take the order over the phone
 
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Old Axeman said:
A reminder on the posters. My old friend Bob, who was responsible for the posters, confirmed that they are in public domain just like "An Ax To Grind". According to Bob, that means they can be reproduced by someone in the private sector and sold to the public. This would be a good thing because the FS did not make a large quantity since they did not really intend to distribute them to the public. Bob and I are glad that some of you guys have been able to grab some originals before they are gone.
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Just a heads up ( I am sure that you know already): Bob is working on a new axe book. I am excited to see iot when it comes out.
 
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