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So this old girl took me some time, and I am still not done with her.
Handle was shot, so had to replace. The one I had was a classic case of a new double bit handle that was simply what I call a pig, way to thick. So I had to thin her down, and she is probably still considered a little porky by most.
The head took some effort. As you can see in the original pics, the bits are in bad shape. I hand filed them babies until I had my right hand get a numb finger in it. Took for what seemed like forever, and technically they still aren't up to snuff, though you could use the one side as a "grub" side, and the other as your main side. Still a work in progress. Axe head is not secured with wooden wedge yet. I will post a final pic, whenever that is. It is a Jennings Champion, which I haven't seen.
Handle was shot, so had to replace. The one I had was a classic case of a new double bit handle that was simply what I call a pig, way to thick. So I had to thin her down, and she is probably still considered a little porky by most.
The head took some effort. As you can see in the original pics, the bits are in bad shape. I hand filed them babies until I had my right hand get a numb finger in it. Took for what seemed like forever, and technically they still aren't up to snuff, though you could use the one side as a "grub" side, and the other as your main side. Still a work in progress. Axe head is not secured with wooden wedge yet. I will post a final pic, whenever that is. It is a Jennings Champion, which I haven't seen.
Just kidding good job. It is hard to tell that that is the same axe.
