Vintage Craftsman Makeover 20 imgs

Square_peg said:
Nice job, Cattledog. I think those old Craftsman axes are underrated. I think they're Vaughans with pretty good steel. I have one I need to re-hang - estate sale special.



Be careful doing that. I've had an eye crack while pounding in a wedge. I believe it wasn't tempered properly. It was on a user that I've had for 30 years and grown attached to. I ground open the crack and had a buddy weld it. Needless to say I was a little gentler wedging it the next time.

Instead of carpenters glue I use construction adhesive. I goop it on to fill every void between the haft and the eye. It oozes out when I wedge it. I started doing this with framing hammers 25 years ago. It really helps keep a head on.
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Thanks Pegs I always heed the advice of a carpenter.
 
mattyak said:
Subfloor adhesive fixes everything! Best glue made.
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cattledog said:
Interesting would that be polyeurethane type?
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Subfloor or construction adhesive are basically the same thing. DAP or even Liquid Nails will do. There are many brands in the industry. I always look for one that specifically states, "bonds to wet, frozen and treated lumber". Best to let it cure for 24 hours before using it. It won't crack like epoxy.
 
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