What did you rehang today?

attila. said:
It’s a little awkward to have such a short handle. . .
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From a 1938 American Fork & Hoe Company catalog:
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Bob
 
Hickory n steel said:
I would not be surprised if that TT originally left the factory as a house axe.
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I was looking for info on the oddly-light head but found nothing yet, so I’d be glad to learn about why you say that. Thanks.

flexo2 said:
nice work, and a possibly future rehang!
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Thanks, but I accidentally broke two of the pins, so I was only able to sand the bottom one completely flush and pretty.

rjdankert said:
From a 1938 American Fork & Hoe Company catalog:
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Bob
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Thanks Bob! Does that catalog have lengths and weights listed?
 
attila. said:
I was looking for info on the oddly-light head but found nothing yet, so I’d be glad to learn about why you say that. Thanks.


Thanks, but I accidentally broke two of the pins, so I was only able to sand the bottom one completely flush and pretty.


Thanks Bob! Does that catalog have lengths and weights listed?
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This is all excellent info!

I’m just a tiny bit bummed that I used a straight handle on mine.
 
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I finally got around to putting a handle on this Plumb that I found at the flea market a few years ago.
I was planning on this handle for something else but it came out skinnier than I liked for that head, and was more acceptable on this one.
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It doesn't quite have the curve I was after, but I'd take this over a modern factory hatchet handle any day.
 
Got this TT Kelly Works PERFECT the other day. Hung it twice before I was satisfied. Fired the handle with just a little kiss of flame to bring out the grain. The handle does not compare to the head in quality, but it’ll do for now. I don’t plan to use it anyway. No eye ridges, so I’m assuming it is pre-1959ish. The pole is in excellent shape. I have several phantom beveled TT, WC Kelly, and Kelly Works heads, and I think this one fits in with the rest just fine.IMG_5831.jpeg
 

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i am lucky i just broke 3 handles within two days! i have not made one yet! i broke home made one on my 1kg500 sandvik, kerf was cut too deep it broke right under the eye while working!
i made a quick one wich was so twisted i could'nt aim right on a block! so 2 off them! the third one was a sweet chestnut delicate longer haft for my slip fit hachet to make it bite over its weight! hammer splitted it while assessing! (sweet chestnut is too fragile)
all 3 of them are currently burning in my wood stove!
i have enjoyable work to do!
 
Looking forward to hanging an axe for only the 2nd time - a Collins Michigan Double. If the seller out on the Bay is a BF member, please say hello! I'm going to go all wood wedge, no metal, with glue.

I'm told these lightly stamped, boxed "COLLINS" impressions that require 90 degree CLOCKWISE orientation to read (as pictured) are likely early to mid 1960's. Anyone with additional info on this?

Updated: added pic. Just need to do some final, light sanding and more oiling of the hickory in the morning.


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Slice-and-dice said:
I'm told these lightly stamped, boxed "COLLINS" impressions that require 90 degree CLOCKWISE orientation to read (as pictured) are likely early to mid 1960's. Anyone with additional info on this?
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Pictures can be tricky but it looks like it has fairly flat cheeks (no high centerline). That makes it a METCo's era Lewistown, PA made Collins ( probably 1970ies or even early 1980ies)
 
I shouldn't have had to rehang this, but I broke the original Eucalyptus handle with a nasty overstrike while limbing on the first day using it. It's not the handle's fault it's mine because the axe got deflected into another heavier branch that impacted right at about 1/3 of the way up the handle. So I quickly made up a Green Ash replacement and it's back to chopping. The handle is sticking out proud over the top because the wood was stored outside in a shed and will probably shrink a bit being stored inside through the winter and I want room to drive it on farther.

This is a Verdugo 1800g I got for Christmas and that was purchased from La Cognée in Quebec. I filed an 18-19 degree flat grind on it with a small steeper bevel and it is a fantastic chopper so far.
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Slice-and-dice said:
Looking forward to hanging an axe for only the 2nd time - a Collins Michigan Double. If the seller out on the Bay is a BF member, please say hello! I'm going to go all wood wedge, no metal, with glue.

I'm told these lightly stamped, boxed "COLLINS" impressions that require 90 degree CLOCKWISE orientation to read (as pictured) are likely early to mid 1960's. Anyone with additional info on this?

Updated: added pic. Just need to do some final, light sanding and more oiling of the hickory in the morning.


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HJE sources some rugged good quality ( not fancy but good quality) leather goods, but that's no surprise since they specialize in selling good quality American made tools.
 
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