Axe restoration thread

[GVS]

Being able to choke up sounds like a legitimate explanation, Joe.

The ability to choke up a bit more would be an advantage for some work.I can buy that.Thanks.

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.

Yup,I'm referring to the bigger,deeper notch back toward the eye.Someone said his thought is it's so the hand can be placed higher up for certain types of work.I tend to go along with that.

 

[dancan]

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.

Here's one that's available for you Southerners

https://www.garrettwade.com/japanese-hand-axe.html

 

[dancan]

The ability to choke up a bit more would be an advantage for some work.I can buy that.Thanks.


Yup,I'm referring to the bigger,deeper notch back toward the eye.Someone said his thought is it's so the hand can be placed higher up for certain types of work.I tend to go along with that.

You should put up a pic of that chopper .

 

[svk]

Did anyone else have trouble loading the previous page? I had a heck of a time and normally have no issues on this site. Not sure if it's due to all of the bandwidth posted or what.

 

[svk]

I think I have my answer. Put it in a warmer location this morning and by noon it's showing much more activity

 

[dancan]

It's the Hults Bruk ax head pic that is making the page load slow .
I guess the server is just in awe of those HB heads lol

 

[svk]

I wondered, it seemed to freeze as it was loading that pic.

 

[GVS]

You should put up a pic of that chopper .

If you watch the video of the Norwegian making an axe head at, I think about 3 or 4 minutes in he and his brother,using a bar and sledge hammer put that notch into the axe head.That is the notch I'm referring to.

The video is on page 27,titled "Traditional Crafts of Norway"

 

[GVS]

Did anyone else have trouble loading the previous page? I had a heck of a time and normally have no issues on this site. Not sure if it's due to all of the bandwidth posted or what.

Yes ,its been happening to me off and on for a couple of days.Clears itself up on its own.This site only.

 

[dancan]

If you watch the video of the Norwegian making an axe head at, I think about 3 or 4 minutes in he and his brother,using a bar and sledge hammer put that notch into the axe head.That is the notch I'm referring to.

The video is on page 27,titled "Traditional Crafts of Norway"

Yup , it lets you choke up for more control on fine work .

 

[Multifaceted]

Worked on a certain little 2.5 lb Plumb cruiser today... removed the rust and re-profiled a severely damaged/chipped bit. All in all, only reduced the overall weight by 0.5 oz. The patina is pretty nice already after removing the rust and some latent paint, so I won't take it any further and will leave it as it is. Lookin' good!

 

[H-Ranch]

Worked on a certain little 2.5 lb Plumb cruiser today... removed the rust and re-profiled a severely damaged/chipped bit. All in all, only reduced the overall weight by 0.5 oz. The patina is pretty nice already after removing the rust and some latent paint, so I won't take it any further and will leave it as it is. Lookin' good!

This restoration brought to you by Kenmore. LOL. I had to check that it wasn't an advertisement on my phone.

 

[Multifaceted]

This restoration brought to you by Kenmore. LOL. I had to check that it wasn't an advertisement on my phone.

You're looking at the wrong logo, sir. This restoration is brought to you by PLUMB - the home appliance thread is thataway ---->

 

[H-Ranch]

You're looking at the wrong logo, sir. This restoration is brought to you by PLUMB - the home appliance thread is thataway ---->

I expected to see PLUMB but i sure didn't expect to see Kenmore! I did a double take because I thought The Google had a new way of inserting ads. LOL

 

[Multifaceted]

Meh, it just happened to be the middle of my chest freezer/fermentation chamber where I sat it. It is in front a window in my shop so it had good lighting for the photo. If I were to take another photo with items in the background, you're bound to see a half dozen brand logos on tools and whatnot.

Having said that, are you by chance in the market for a new refrigerator?

 

[rarefish383]

I'll have to go check the shed, I think I have a little Plumb just like that? Nope, mines missing! Lookin good in the neighborhood. Might be time for a new book on ax restoration. Double thanks again, Joe.

 

[svk]

Let it sit in vinegar for about a day and a half and gave it a wet sand, rinse, dry, and douse with some PB brand spray.

The eye is 5/8" x about 2". The only thing close I see on House Handle's site is a "Cruiser axe" handle which is 5/8" x 2 1/4". I guess I'll poke around the hardware stores locally a bit if time ever allows.

 

[abbott295]

I guess any kind of rehanging an axe counts as restoration, no matter how old they may be, so I have come up with a couple of questions in that regard.

One is about two Jersey pattern heads that I have. The only marks I have found is 3 1/2 on one side of the poll. The question has to do with the eye being about a quarter to three-eighths of an inch wider than the end of the handle. (The longer direction,) Is it posssible to successfully hang it like that, or do I need to find another handle?

Next question is, do I really need to shave down the handle? I think it seems to be fine the way it is. How would I know if it doesn't "fit" my hands. How much do I need to use an axe to know? I really don't use one much.

Thanks,

Abbott295

 

[rarefish383]

Most handles seem to fit my hands well, so I don't shave them. But, I mostly use my axes for throwing. I say if it feels good leave it. If you get into collecting and using them, then decide if they need fitting, Joe.

 

[rarefish383]

That being said, the Octagonal one Clarence brought by my house felt REALLY good in my hands. So, maybe there is something to knowing if it fits, Joe.