GVS, don't know why it didn't quote your question? But, no, no patina on this one. If you saw the before pic it looks like a total loss. When I started sanding it and got to the bright shiny steel I decided to polish this one to a mirror finish and then "Brown" it. Now that I see how thin I got the bottom of the eye on one side I probably won't go much further. So, there will be some pitting left. I also collect pre WWII Savage 99's. When we refer to "patina" it's the natural brownish, grayish color the steel turns as it ages, not 1/32 inch deep rust pits. This has just turned into a lesson in polishing steel. I wish I would have found this one before it got lost in time. There wasn't a dent on the poll and it looked like it may never have been sharpened. It would have been a spectacular little ax. Here's the before pic again, this is the good side with the Plumb logo, the other side was rusted way more, Joe.
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A few days back I asked the question about leaving the wood proud to the steel on an ax, or any striking tool for that matter. I think I found the first one. The London Hammer. Found in London, Texas back in the 30's. Archaeologist say it can be between 100 and 400 million years ole, Joe
https://www.theepochtimes.com/out-o...hammer-made-140-million-years-ago_599937.html
https://www.theepochtimes.com/out-o...hammer-made-140-million-years-ago_599937.html
Got this boys axe for a dollar from a pawn shop today. There's a crack on the right side of the axe that was repaired with pins. Figured I'd give it the vinegar treatment and see if I can determine how deep the crack goes.
If I had to guess I'd say it's seen significant use after the pin repairs.
Maybe I'll rehang it or maybe it will just be a paperweight.
If I had to guess I'd say it's seen significant use after the pin repairs.
Maybe I'll rehang it or maybe it will just be a paperweight.
Here's a pretty good channel
I have several axes and hatchets.Some of the hatchets have a notch on the under side of the head for pulling nails,sometimes handy depending on what you're doing.Question is :what is the purpose of the larger notch just forward of the axe eye?None of my single bit axes or hatchets have this notch.
Look at the pic on page 23 #444, is that the big notch you mean? I think it's just the profile. If it tapered back to the eye it would be hard to get your hand and fingers in there, so fitting a handle might be hard? Joe.
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I'm not sure if I have the correct answer, but it'll take a stab...
If I'm understanding the question correctly, and what is being described is akin to the picture Joe mentioned on page 23#444, then that is what's known as a 'beard'. This allows for a smaller head to have a wider cutting face as well as providing the user to choke up the handle for carving chores, more presice or detailed work. You see it in a lot of smaller Scandinavian axes. Some of it is probably traditional design that eventually became skeuomorphic, as in for looks only. Much like wood paneling on cars that provide no purpose, or hollow Romanesque columns on houses that bear no load.
Being able to choke up sounds like a legitimate explanation, Joe.
If it's a notch like Joe's pic
It's a nail puller on a shingling hatchet .
This pic is an example of a bearded ax .
It's a nail puller on a shingling hatchet .
This pic is an example of a bearded ax .
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Thanks .
Here's another good resource site .
http://hultsbruk1697.se/vintage-axes-hatchets/old-hults-bruk-axe-catalogs/
Here's another good resource site .
http://hultsbruk1697.se/vintage-axes-hatchets/old-hults-bruk-axe-catalogs/
Got the old handle off and into the vinegar.
Again this thing is pretty rough. Although like I said earlier it looks like it saw a lot of use after the pin repair.
we are such a throwaway society. I would love to know the history of that repair. How they did the drilling and why they did it. Could they not afford a few dollars for a new axe or was it off in the wilderness somewhere where their life depended on that tool. it would be fascinating history so it’s cool that you’re able to display it
I know people, especially a couple farmer friends, that would spend as much to fix it, as a new one would cost, just because it was fixable. They are obviously of an older generation, that would never throw away anything that could be re purposed. I guess I'm a left over of that generation, that's why I keep finding old axes all around my sheds, Joe.
Dan, I don't think he meant the nail puller notch, but the bigger notch between the nail puller and the eye. I really like that little bearded beauty, Joe.If it's a notch like Joe's pic
It's a nail puller on a shingling hatchet .
This pic is an example of a bearded ax .
During the Great depression nothing got thrown out. People found a purpose for every box a item came in.
Well not a lot of movement in the vinegar overnight. It's a bit cooler on the counter as there's no heat register in the kitchen and I keep the heat down at 66. Wasn't sure if that mattered to the vinegar bath or not.
The light line running along the head is just a reflection.
The light line running along the head is just a reflection.
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