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I drool over every rafting pattern I see on here. Especially that Plumb shape. Nicely done!
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Maine wedge. Maybe an Emerson & Stevens.
What letters I see so far confirm this. Do you know what handle length is original, and what length range would be appropriate for a new one? 20-28" I'm thinking about 22-24".
So here it is, looks better than the mock up. Some of you may remember the Link handle that I effed up around Thanksgiving trying to fit it to a head that was not sized for it. I'm happy to have saved the handle, this one fits right and is just slightly shaving the shoulder wood down on all sides. That is a hand made, custom fit mahogany wedge, wood glued in. everything oiled and waxed. the head is 2lbs, the handle is 27" and total weight is 43.5oz (2.7lbs).
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Nice! I like both. How does the 5-lb Plumb rafting pattern feel on the shorter handle?
That's a good looking axe. That dark mahogany wedge is great. Makes me want to experiment a bit more when I run through the latest batch of wedges I cut.
How would you describe the difference with fitting a Jersey- I mean what conscious steps does one have to take (different than non-Jersey's) to make the lugs fit the shoulder with less suprise/frustration?
That's a good looking axe. That dark mahogany wedge is great. Makes me want to experiment a bit more when I run through the latest batch of wedges I cut.
Sweet!
The 5-lb Plumb rafting axe I bought from Bernie Weisgerber is on it's original Perma-bonded haft. It's 24-1/2". So the 26" haft is close to original. This length reinforces the frequent use of this tool as a hammer for driving log dogs and such. That length haft matches up well with a sledge of that weight.
My personal 5-lb Plumb rafting axe is on a 36" handle and it is my dedicated splitter. It's outa this world for splitting. Both have waffle polls and a factory banana grind.
It depends on what you want it to look like. You can just thin the shoulders down as you normally would but further down and hang it like any other axe. But I think it looks better if the shape of the shoulders follows the shape of the lugs. I've achieved this with rasps, gouges, knives, sand paper or even power sanders.
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Phine work, Phidauex! They both look great.
How do you like working with Danish oil? I've been using tung oil and I like it but I'm always open to experimenting with something different. I've read that Danish oil can be based on either tung oil or linseed oil. Which kind or brand are you using?
Awesome work! I believe that I have heard that the "M" marked heads are made by Vaughan, but I cannot bet my life on that. I have also heard of Plums like this. Probably one or the other, but we will need more wisdom from other members.