Postcard from the shop

[VintageAxe]

Some things on the burner...



And a few things just out of the oven







(5 pound Kelly Perfect Baltimore)



(3 1/2 Kelly Perfect Western)

Both still need some edge work, but at least they have handles now...

 

[cooperhill]

Very nice.

 

[M3mphis]

Really nice pieces! I really like the baltimore pattern.

 

[thriller100]

very nice:thumbup:those are both awesome,but i love that baltimore!!!!!!!!

 

[VintageAxe]

There's also this







With the head being so light I couldn't use my usual method of pounding the head down so I wound up hammering it through, hence all the peelback. But I figure with as narrow as the head is I can use all the extra stay-putness I can get my hands on. Only problem is it closed up the little bit of wedge kerf I had! Handle is still kind of a sore spot, it wasn't symmetrical, but it's real pretty wood. Trying to change it into a teardrop shape from a kidney bean... More pics when done.

 

[A Visitor]

Can you explain the difference between Baltimore and Jersey pattern?

 

[VintageAxe]

It seems to pretty much boil down to the Baltimore being longer perpendicular to the blade. I think Jerseys look cooler and are better balanced but it's really hard to find a heavy one in good condition.
Theres an image on this thread that illustrates better, more are out there on the internet.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/833336-Different-axe-names?highlight=axe+patterns

 

[A Visitor]

Thanks