Off the truck (maybe)

Frank-New Zealand

Frank-New Zealand

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Got this 4 1/2 lb PLUMB at auction last week for $16 nz. I am guessing she spent her working life on a forestry fire truck, by the look of the paint-job.

She also has the letters S.F.S. engraved just below the PLUMB brand. May mean ? Fire Service or
? Forestry Service.

This type of axe was very popular here, back in the day of the Bushman. I think she's a beauty and will be leaving all the paint 'as is'. Just rub the surface rust from her cheeks and oil all over.

regards...Frank
 
16 bucks :eek:
You have got to be kidding me! That's a helluva find there Frank... :)

I'm going to be on the look out for one of those 2kg Plumbs come spring and when my hens start laying good again. Then I should have some extra $ ;)

I've sure seen some nice ones in the past!
Would you please post up some pics of her once you get her cleaned up and all... I sure would like to see them :)

ETA...
What's the length of the haft? It looks to be 32". Is that correct?
 
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man that is a big head.
looks real good, save some of the history is always a good idea.
i like your axe rack, i gotta figure something out for my shop, axes are leaning up against benches and laying on tables taking up space for no good reason.

all good

buzz
 
Hunter8...We have a online auction site named 'trademe'. A smaller version of 'e bay'.

Hello Bear my old friend. $16 nz at today's exchange rate equates to $12.98 U.S. So a real bargain for me. And yes 32" haft, Your (and my) favorite length.

I know what you mean 'markv'. I would like to have a whole wall for axe display. Preferably an inside wooden wall. I have seen axes on external walls with warped hafts. I like to turn mine around now and again.

regards...Frank
 
Oh looks like it is only in nz. I am jealous because that is a sweeeeet axe!!!!
 
Frank, Your Plumb Connecticut pattern is really sweeeet. I have a few Kellys and Collins Connecticuts, but that is the first Plumb that I remember seeing. She's a keeper.

Tom
 
Double Ott said:
Frank, Your Plumb Connecticut pattern is really sweeeet. I have a few Kellys and Collins Connecticuts, but that is the first Plumb that I remember seeing. She's a keeper.

Tom
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Generally OO, those 41/2 lbders from 'down under' are considered a 'Tasmanian' pattern. I have a couple of them and there are differences between the two.
 
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