Axe restoration thread

[Multifaceted]

Nice Hudson Bay pattern.

 

[SS396driver]

Nice Hudson Bay pattern.

Never really thought about the design Just a nice fellers hatchet . Been using it for that last 35 years. No markings on it.

 

[lead farmer]

Never really thought about the design Just a nice fellers hatchet . Been using it for that last 35 years. No markings on it.

They are me favorite [emoji16]

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[farmer steve]

Another AX poster for ya fellasView attachment 782496

Matt posted this over in scrounging firewood. Thought you guys might like it if you never saw it.

 

[DSW]

Was there a maker that used the phantom bevels that wasn't Plumb or Kelly related?

 

[Plowmaster]

Was there a maker that used the phantom bevels that wasn't Plumb or Kelly related?

I have one of unknown origins. It has a capitol "N" out in the middle of nowhere. Double say about 3.5 lb. Can't figure out how to load photo from samsung phone.

 

[Plowmaster]

Was there a maker that used the phantom bevels that wasn't Plumb or Kelly related?

 

[DSW]

I found a nice little number, held off since I was shopping for my wife. One of those if i go back and its not there I'll regret it.

Phantom bevels but didn't see a maker but when(if) i get it in my hands i might find a name i couldn't see in the dim shop.

 

[CR888]

I always enjoy the part when a cup wheel wire brush reveals the makers mark on an ax head. Many of my axes came to me with surface rust that hides its precise identity. Its one of those little surprise joyous moments that keeps enjoying the forged iron & going back for more.

 

[DSW]

Made a sheath for my hatchet.

 

[DSW]

Not a lot of pictures of the process but here's a Plumb I modified.











I'm gonna be making a sale thread for both of these hatchets and a couple other pieces. So let me know or keep an eye out for that if you're interested.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Check out the Fiskars hatchet I found in the bush today!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Y’all gonna make me bring my boys ax home from deer camp. Uncle Mike has a TON of Fiskars tools up there now so the old boys ax I brought up over 25years ago gets ZERO use.....

 

[DSW]

View attachment 784139 Check out the Fiskars hatchet I found in the bush today!

Fiskars in the bush, that just doesn't seem right.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Fiskars in the bush, that just doesn't seem right.

Sorry, I spelled fingers wrong.

 

[dancan]

View attachment 784139 Check out the Fiskars hatchet I found in the bush today!

Nice detail work on that maul handle .

 

[cat10ken]

I tried out a used saw today that I bought yesterday; a Dolmar PS-510, 2015 model. 50 cc saw is my smallest saw now and the 16" bar with safety chain is hard on my back; I'm more used to 20-24" bars. The saw looks like it just came off the dealer shelf, has original chain that hasn't been sharpened. It runs great and idles perfectly. I looked online for new prices and see one for $429. He was asking $225. I offered $200 and he took it. I think it will be a great little saw.

 

[Multifaceted]

View attachment 784139 Check out the Fiskars hatchet I found in the bush today!

What's that you got in the carboy (jug) with the airlock on in the back there, guy?

 

[DSW]

Figured I'd run out back to the free forestry store and pick up a slew of handles. Hour or so?

Didn't go quite as I planned. I persisted and did end up with some usable blanks and one now even resembles a handle. I'm saving the longer ones until I feel I have a good grip on it. (No pun intended)

 

[DSW]

This piece already had a split but it was just a tester anyway. If it holds up that'd be alright as well.

Roughed out. Chopped a little piece of pine with it.