Unusual riveted pick-axe head

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Brent Halverson

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Never saw one of these before, no marking stamped in it that I can see. It is a full-size pick-axe. I think the pick is probably one piece forged, then two identical castings are riveted on turned so they face each other. My guess is an attempt to build a better mouse-trap that may not have worked out well, but it was definitely used. I will have fun making a handle to fit it.

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Interesting Bob, thanks for posting that.

If I understand it correctly, the bolt hole removes almost a third of the wood cross-section right where it needs it the most.

Parker
 
catspa said:
Interesting Bob, thanks for posting that.

If I understand it correctly, the bolt hole removes almost a third of the wood cross-section right where it needs it the most.

Parker
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That appear accurate, they were just learning back then.
 
Yes, thank-you for the research. Looks like a few different outfits tried this design. None of those shown match the one I found exactly though. I will do more cleaning on this when I get a chance in the near future and see if there are any markings stamped or cast beneath some dirt or oxidation, but for now I see no trace of any.

Besides the possibility of the handle not having the longevity of the common eyed pick-axe, I would also worry bout breaking one of those castings if they run into hard rock. I hope some others show up here with more examples at some point.
 
Links to posts about a similar pick.

It followed me home (Part 2)

Wake that is great stuff there. I would get a kick seeing a closer shot of the double bit just for fun. Hey Guys, I found a few new projects yesterday! 1 Collins Homesteader 1 W. Germany Rahn double bit, with old tobacco tin made into a shield near the head 2 boys axes - 1 from Sweden and 1...
www.bladeforums.com www.bladeforums.com

It followed me home (Part 2)

Wake that is great stuff there. I would get a kick seeing a closer shot of the double bit just for fun. Hey Guys, I found a few new projects yesterday! 1 Collins Homesteader 1 W. Germany Rahn double bit, with old tobacco tin made into a shield near the head 2 boys axes - 1 from Sweden and 1...
www.bladeforums.com www.bladeforums.com
 
Thanks for posting...Interesting !
 
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