Vaughan and Bushnell / Dasco Maybe Closing Soon -

[tltt]

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Just thought I'd post this incase anybody hadn't seen it. They make a few odd patterns of axes/hatchets and hammers, plus some other things, so it maybe time to stock up.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

The Dasco plant will be remaining open, I believe, but the V&B plant will be shutting down. Sad, since their half hatchets are some of the best still available.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Damn America's greatest Hammer Manufacturer may be closing after 150 years ?
Damn damn damn that really sucks a big one, if it happens this will mean you won't be able to buy a proper hickory handled hammer at any big box stores.

 

[garry3]

Guess I will go buy a couple Rigging axes to see me though.........

 

[Hickory n steel]

I may have to order another one of these if they have any left.

 

[The Old Dog]

I have an old Vaughan Super Steel single bit that I put a straight handle on, cleaned it up and put a razor edge on it. I keep it in my yamaha viking all spring thru fall for use on the property. I used it to hew a beam a couple years ago, my one and only attempt, and it worked better than I did. Dog