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rbr0203

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So I bought some new axes ( well new for me) at a flea market. The big one has "AA&T Co." one one side and the only thing i can make out on the other is "Warranted" on the other. New to this axe obsession so if you could tell me what the smaller handled one is styled after? Also i am thinking about giving them new handles as well and i want your opinions on straight handled or curved?:confused: Thanks in advance.





 
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Links don't work. Aa&t is American axe and tool if that's what you are wondering. I think it was a a trust or conglomeration made up of several merged axe companies
 
sorry about the pictures and thanks for the knowledge. how do i upload pictures on this site? lol
 
You need use photobucket or similar and copy the direct link they provide into the insert image tab.
 
I see em. Tough to see what's going on in them but for the most part look good to me. Might be worth checking to see if the handle on the top one can be saved, I'm going to assume the other one is a goner. On the straight handle side of the room there might be the belief that curved handles were chosen for looks. Well, it just so happens I think that is a terrific reason to chose them and I'm gonna vote curved all day long. However, my philosophy when it comes to handles is, go with what you like and what works for you. It's a pretty big leap from splitting firewood and clearing brush, to felling giant redwoods, and our personality comes into play as much as the tool's functionality sometimes.
 
The handle looked pretty good until you look down its spine and you see this dog leg in it.
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rbr, I straighten them crooked hafts routinely. I think the best way is to lay them across a boiling pot of water and cover with tin foil. When they are hot enough they will be quite pliable. Just pull them off and work fairly quickly to clamp them a little bit further than straight. Some people will use a grease or Vaseline on the wood first so that it doesn't dry get to dry. Its very easy to do.
 
still have no idea on the smaller one though. its an original handle and was filled with a epoxy at the top but no idea what style it is.
 
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The handle looked pretty good until you look down its spine and you see this dog leg in it.
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update: unfortunately, this beautiful handle has met its doom through my hands. it took several of my good drill bits with it on while trying to drill out the wedge. even with the wedge gone it wouldnt pull out even when stuck in a 500lb log and me pulling on the other end (280lbs). i pulled so hard i started to drag the log. i bought some new handles online but when i received them i couldnt believe how thick they are. any advice?
 
Thin them down with rasps/draw knife/spoke shave. Then mount the heads, sand out any marked left over, shall the palm swell, oil them!
 
The little one is a Plumb cedar pattern. The epoxy confirms it's a Plumb. They were the largest maker of that pattern.
 
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