What did you rehang today?

[Tymowens]

My first rehanging. It's a True Temper Woodslasher (which I found out thanks to this forum!). I couldn't bring my self to take off all of the original paint and patina. The head still needs some work and sharpening but I'm happy with it so far.

 

[El Quachito]

"Woodslasher," that's a great name.

 

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My first rehanging. It's a True Temper Woodslasher (which I found out thanks to this forum!). I couldn't bring my self to take off all of the original paint and patina.

Well done. Great hang and a fine looking axe head. It hasn't been sharpened too much so the bit geometry is still very good.

 

[PWRstroke_smoke]

gransfors bruks 2 1/4 pound boys axe. paid 25 cents for it!!!!!!! just cleaned it a hung it today

 

[cityofthesouth]

GBA a friend brought to have rehung on the same stick. It's clearly marked 3-1/2 but actually weighs 3lbs 14oz and the bit on one side has a pretty significant turn in it. But I was kinda interested mostly in the handle. It says Jewel 2-79 36" D BIT AXE FOR 3-5lb - I think. I can't make out the text or whatever is in the little seal in the middle. Anyone know about these?
gba_dbit_handle by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr

gba_dbit_apart by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr

This does not capture the bend very well at all, but the head is relatively straight to the handle (which has a gentle curve in it as well) but this one bit is at a pretty severe angle.
gba_dbit_bend by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr

Anyway, here it is back in business.
gba_dbit_sidebyside by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr

Custom Hedge wedge.
gba_dbit_wedge1 by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr

Wedge had to take a bend for the slightly goofy kerf and twisty stick - but I thought it looked pretty cool like that.
gba_dbit_wedge2 by city_ofthe_south, on Flickr

It's blunt as can be but I like to test my hangs before I pass them on so I split some wood. The bend really didn't bother me any, so I guess it works. Kinda iffy craftsmanship for a Gransfors.

 

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Gransfors was the bargain import brand during the heyday of North American axe making.

 

[cityofthesouth]

Gransfors was the bargain import brand during the heyday of North American axe making.

Ah, I see. It certainly shows in this unit. I was just taking another look at it and really neither bit is straight and the walls around the eye aren't really either.

 

[Steve Tall]

...I was kinda interested mostly in the handle. It says Jewel 2-79 36" D BIT AXE FOR 3-5lb - I think. I can't make out the text or whatever is in the little seal in the middle. Anyone know about these?...

Looks like it was made by Hartwell. There's an H in the center, and the words are probably GENUINE HICKORY.

from http://hickoryhandle.blogspot.com/2013/08/handle-manufacturer-of-past_8255.html

 

[cityofthesouth]

Steve Tall, nice work! No question, that's the seal. I will pass this along to the owner. Thank you!

 

[300Six]

Looks like it was made by Hartwell. There's an H in the center, and the words are probably GENUINE HICKORY.

from http://hickoryhandle.blogspot.com/2013/08/handle-manufacturer-of-past_8255.html

Wonderful illustration of long ago advertising (1930s?), and of subtle stereotype of how "clothing makes the man". Can you imagine 'general public' of today understanding/appreciating what the tradesman-bedecked figure is doing 'eye-balling' a haft for grain/runout and straightness? Stylized (but practical) axe haft renditions plus the scythe handles/saw blades/maul/adze head off in the corner tell me that the the illustrator was no Greenhorn to rural lifestyles, and that the pudgy/squat depiction of the business owner, with a hat too small for his head, was not really a compliment.

 

[300Six]

Looks like it was made by Hartwell. There's an H in the center, and the words are probably GENUINE HICKORY.

from http://hickoryhandle.blogspot.com/2013/08/handle-manufacturer-of-past_8255.html

Wonderful illustration of long ago advertising (1930s?), and of subtle stereotype of how "clothing makes the man". Can you imagine 'general public' of today understanding/appreciating what the tradesman-bedecked figure is doing 'eye-balling' a haft for grain/runout and straightness? Stylized (but practical) axe haft renditions plus the scythe handles/saw blades/maul/adze head off in the corner tell me that the the illustrator was no Greenhorn to rural lifestyles, and that the pudgy/squat depiction of the business owner, with a hat too small for his head, was not really a compliment.

 

[smith357]

A 16oz Plumb Drop Claw and a 24oz sheet metal hammer.

 

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I love how you've done that sheet metal hammer. Very nice!

 

[sashae]

Got that no-namer with the phantom bevels rehung...

I'm VERY happy with how it turned out, the handle seems to be holding well, and I *finally* achieved a paper-shaving sharp re-sharpen, using old Nicholson mill bastard and smooth bastard files, then onto a fine waterstone... really happy considering the starting material. Gift for a friend of mine, I hope he likes it!

 

[sashae]

I feel like I may be doing too many axes at this point 3.5lb Snow & Nealley Maine pattern on a 28" vintage Flame Sealed handle.

 

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Fine job! I just don't ever find Maine pattern axes here in the NW.

 

[Axe Master '94]

I don't find many of either Ne (Connies, Maines, etc..) or Nw (Pugets) axes around Ohio. It's kinda boring.

 

[rjdankert]

My 13 year old grandson wanted a single bit axe. I had a Vaughn head that I would guess is about 3.5 lbs. This picture was posted in a previous thread.


I decided to omit the old wedging hardware and go with just a wooden wedge.


Got a handle from one of the big box stores.


I stripped the finish off of the handle and sanded with 100 grit. I used walnut Watco danish oil, followed by BLO for the finish.


Made a simple sheath/mask.


And that's it.


Thanks for looking.

 

[Steve Tall]

My 13 year old grandson wanted a single bit axe. I had a Vaughn head that I would guess is about 3.5 lbs...

What a great gift -- a vintage axe that his grandpa restored for him. :thumbup:

 

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What grandson wouldn't love that. Kudos!