Need help identifying makers stamp!

Timbolistic · Oct 21, 2014

I am quite new to all of this but I recently found 2 old ax heads in my fathers basement, one I have identified as a Woodings Verona (US96) but the other I am having quite a hard time with so if anyone could help I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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Square_peg · Oct 21, 2014

That's just a weight stamp. Is there a makers mark, too?

Timbolistic · Oct 21, 2014

Ahh! now I see it !! Thanks and yes heres the other side, and should I be concerned about the crack?

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garry3 · Oct 21, 2014

Looks like a Council tool axe. You need a new axe my friend.

Timbolistic · Oct 22, 2014

Well it was just one of the 2 I found the other was not abused like this one. Thanks for your help!

mako20ft · Oct 22, 2014

garry3 said:
Looks like a Council tool axe. You need a new axe my friend.

Hate to say it but he's right. It might be the photo but it looks like that area was also sanded out but that wasn't going to work.

Dull the leading edge and you've got a cool door stop though :thumbup:

Liberatus1 · Oct 25, 2014

is it running from the poll to the bit? If so cut that bad boy in half.

tanglediver · Oct 25, 2014

Grind down to sound metal, preheat & tig weld back to flush or 1/16" above. Sand flush and anneal to soft. Reheat and quench, then temper to suit. :frog:

It is easily replaced as an axe for use. Ornamental value yes, but not safe to use as is now.