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Correctamundo but on my backyard fence

 

Peace Out

 

Well, that's what i thought they were at first but wasn't sure. I will definitely try linseed oil on the wedge on the next one I hang. My wedge always ends up split and mucked up by the time I'm done.

Going to a big local antique/flea market tomorrow; hopefully I will find an axe or hatchet, or 3, who knows.

randy

 

Very Nicely done...Sorry you got flamed, it was uncalled for.

 

Have you tried chamfering the edges of your wedge before you drive it in? That helps for me. It also helps to have the wedge shaped to fit the eye. The sides may need to taper in a little. Test fit your wedge into the empty eye before the final setting of the axe head.

 

Square_peg, thanks for the tip. I picked up a 3^2 Plumb at a flea market today and will try this when I re-hang it. Will post picks in another thread when done.

randy

 

Beautiful job hanging that axe Skog! I have recently come into a double-bit that has been in my family for some time, no idea of make (other than a B-7 mark, so I'm assuming a sticker was on it originally) but I'd really like to re-haft with some quality hickory, as Great-Uncle Bill always took pride in his tools. What is this handlehouse you mention in your original post? Thanks for any info!

Aaron

 

Skog,
what do you think of the octagonal handle shape?
is it comfortable?
fine looking axe btw.

buzz

 

I got the same axe head, but no Circle N...however it was highly rusted on the poll....I ordered a AA grade 30 inch House Handle with octagon shaping....It will be my truck axe........I carry a 2 pound head on a 31 inch handle for back country.

 

the N is actually just barely there and this is a perfect head...edge retention weight and cutting edge length....At 6'8 320 pound that 30 inch handle shucks chips like a chainsaw

 

Hands down one of the prettiest axes I've ever seen and that handle!!! Oh baby!