True Temper Flintedge

jds1

jds1

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I found myself a new project this weekend. It's marked True Temper Flintedge. Dimensions are 6 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 26". Only surface rust, no pitting. Poll is very clean. Doesn't even appear to have been re-sharpened. Just a little clean-up and a new handle needed. Not bad for $12. :)

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Jeff
 
Here she is. Re-hafted, cleaned-up and convexed. I really like the weight and balance of this one. It's a great splitter and a great deal for a total cost of $22 and a couple hours work. :)

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Jeff
 
jds1 said:
Here she is. Re-hafted, cleaned-up and convexed. I really like the weight and balance of this one. It's a great splitter and a great deal for a total cost of $22 and a couple hours work. :)

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Jeff
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Nice job. How long did it take you to re haft the axe? What did you use on the handle to made it fit the head?
 
Loosearrow said:
Nice job. How long did it take you to re haft the axe? What did you use on the handle to made it fit the head?
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That was the most time consuming part (about an hour) of the project. I first used a 1 x 30 belt grinder with a 60 grit belt to get a pretty close fit. I probably installed and removed the head half a dozen times during this process. When the haft was within a half an inch from making it through the eye, and too tight to remove, I switched to a wood chisel for the finish work. Then I hand sanded, 400 grit, the entire handle and treated it with linseed oil. This was only my second re-hafting job, so if anyone has any helpful hints I'm all ears.

Jeff
 
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