What did you rehang today?

Hacked said:
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Vaughan Sportsman's Axe on a roll your own 15" Osage handle.
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Can we see some more pics of this? I love Osage wood on knives, its a shame it doesnt occur up here in NY.
 
D.B Cooper said:
Can we see some more pics of this? I love Osage wood on knives, . . .
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Have you seen some of those knives with some age on them?

I've only used Osage twice, a hatchet handle and a picture frame. Here is the handle just after it was finished and hung. I think about four years ago.
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Here it is today
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I don't mind that the handle darkened and lost the grain contrast. I didn't make it for looks. I just knew it was a tough wood and thought it would make a good tool handle.

Do knife makers have a solution for this? I wouldn't be happy with knife scales that lost the look of the fresh Osage.

D.B Cooper said:
. . . its a shame it doesnt occur up here in NY.
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Don't give up you might be able to find some. It is not native here in Michigan either, but its been planted and is available. "Osage-orange has been planted in all the 48 conterminous States and in southeastern Canada." From here

Thanks, Bob
 
rjdankert said:
I don't mind that the handle darkened and lost the grain contrast. I didn't make it for looks. I just knew it was a tough wood and thought it would make a good tool handle.

Do knife makers have a solution for this? I wouldn't be happy with knife scales that lost the look of the fresh Osage.
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Cherry is another wood that undergoes major color change just from exposure to UV over time. I'm not sure there's anything that can be done about it.

http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/preventing-color-changes-in-exotic-woods/
 
I didn't realize that the wood changes like that with age. It does seem like a good one for tool handles regardless. I've got a stash of locust firewood and I may hang a hammer with a piece. That stuff is dense!
 
Finish working on the Itis today, took it back about an inch and 1/2 on its original haft which made it 26 1/2" long now. Made a wedge out of Pacific Yew, we'll see how that stands up though not sure if I will be using this axe at all. Have not sharpen it so still has the grinding wheel edge on it and only has three coats of BLO.

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Now:
 
Spokeshaves save lives. I won't ever carve another haft without one. Dunno how I did it before. It makes life so much easier.
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DarthTaco123 said:
Spokeshaves save lives. I won't ever carve another haft without one. Dunno how I did it before. It makes life so much easier.
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Have you ever used a metal Stanley? I have a chance to buy a wood one like your today, it's in great shape and even has brass screws for blade adjustment. It's $15, an easy buy if it's a good tool for me to use. I have a couple Stanleys just wondering if there is a difference in use.
 
rjdankert said:
Do knife makers have a solution for this? I wouldn't be happy with knife scales that lost the look of the fresh Osage.
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Maybe not appropriate for axe handles but I coated a knife handle made from Osage with super glue in multiple coats and it stayed bright yellow, even through a couple deer. The glue can then be sanded and polished. But probably any sort of coating like that would help, though it may still just be a matter of time.
 
cityofthesouth said:
Maybe not appropriate for axe handles but I coated a knife handle made from Osage with super glue in multiple coats and it stayed bright yellow, even through a couple deer. The glue can then be sanded and polished. But probably any sort of coating like that would help, though it may still just be a matter of time.
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It's the UV that does it. Minimize direct exposure to the sun and try to use a coating that gives UV protection. (I don't know of any, but maybe they are out there)
 
jblyttle said:
Have you ever used a metal Stanley? I have a chance to buy a wood one like your today, it's in great shape and even has brass screws for blade adjustment. It's $15, an easy buy if it's a good tool for me to use. I have a couple Stanleys just wondering if there is a difference in use.
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Just to add my two cents, I have three Stanleys
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From the top 151, 51, and 63. All are great shaves. The 151 and 51 are basically the same with the 151 having the adjustment mechanism. The smaller 63 is my favorite.

I also heave these wooden handle shaves which work well too
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I would not say what is better wood or metal. That comes down to design and quality of the particular tool. I will say that that I like the look and feel of the wood handles.

Bob
 
I got it, along with everything else for $26. I'm excited about the dye and hard oil. I have never heard of it before, but all of these cans/bottles are %90+ full. The hard oil can has a $115 price tag on it. I paid $1. There is also a very sharp Nicholson rasp and a Bridgeport box tool. A great score on everything.

 
jblyttle said:
I got it, along with everything else for $26. I'm excited about the dye and hard oil. I have never heard of it before, but all of these cans/bottles are %90+ full. The hard oil can has a $115 price tag on it. I paid $1. There is also a very sharp Nicholson rasp and a Bridgeport box tool. A great score on everything.
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Interesting. I'm not familiar with hard wax oil but it looks like a great product. I'm anxious to hear your review of it and see some hafts finished with it. I have the feeling I'll be impressed.
 
I have no idea what is so appealing about re-hanging tool heads. I just need a fix every once in a while. :)





The handle is not clear-grained wood, but it has some character, and I don't mind. I found the head in rough shape on ebay for less than $10.oo , and the handle on the shelf at my local tool supply. It fit perfectly, no shaping needed. :confused: :thumbup: I'm good with that! :D



 
Hung these beauts today! The rear is my first axe, an axe made for the Talbot Brooks and Ayer hardware store out of Portland ME, dated 09, 3 lbs on a 28.5" oak haft.. The front axe is a R. King 3.5 lb Connecticut on a 32" ash haft.
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