Axe restoration thread

[rwoods]

I like the axe head. A 3lb’er...?

Not so sure about the burned grooves but to each his own right...[emoji1303][emoji41]


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Thanks, 5# Plumb. Pretty ugly grooving. In hindsight, I should have ordered a rafting handle from Madsen's which has a "knob" on the end. Swinging a 5# head on a tapered handle, I need something to increase the grip. Last handle, I cut the grip. It wasn't pretty either but it didn't standout as much. If this didn't see wet weather, I would likely have wrapped it with a leather strip.

Ron

 

[rwoods]

I've been hunting for a good heavy rafting pattern with hardened poll for a long time now. Can find on eBay for an exorbitant price, but nah...

eBay prices are high. It took me months of daily searching to find a nice specimen of any brand affordable and they have gone up since then. I actually found two 5# Plumbs. Gave one to a logger who used to post on AS. I would love to find a nice 4# as I think it would make a better compromise of an axe and a wedge pounder. The 5# ones are great falling wedge pounders but a little much for me as an axe.

Ron

 

[rarefish383]

I've been hunting for a good heavy rafting pattern with hardened poll for a long time now. Can find on eBay for an exorbitant price, but nah...

I thought this post was Ron's and was getting ready to quote it, and say Multifacted has been looking for one for a long time. OOPs. Hope you find one some day.

 

[U&A]

Thanks, 5# Plumb. Pretty ugly grooving. In hindsight, I should have ordered a rafting handle from Madsen's which has a "knob" on the end. Swinging a 5# head on a tapered handle, I need something to increase the grip. Last handle, I cut the grip. It wasn't pretty either but it didn't standout as much. If this didn't see wet weather, I would likely have wrapped it with a leather strip.

Ron

If you’re not so concerned with looks and you’re looking for a bit more grip at the end of the handle try some hockey tape.

Twist a piece of the tape up into a rope and wind around with about a 1 inch gap between the windings. And then Cover it with hockey tape. Provides EXCELLENT grip but it is not a permanent change to the handle.

I did it on the D handle I added to my 3120 and it made an amazing difference.




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[U&A]

Well.... Time to get a handle on things[emoji1787][emoji1787]

Bad joke.

Found a few with grain going the proper direction or pretty darn close to it

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[Multifaceted]

Well.... Time to get a handle on things[emoji1787][emoji1787]

Bad joke.

Found a few with grain going the proper direction or pretty darn close to it

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Actually, you need to get the hang of it!

When you get it right, a perfect fit for hanging an axe is where the phrase comes from. Takes some practice, but if you don't rush it your first time you'll get a good fit. Definitely watch an Ax to Grind video, great starting point if you haven't already watched it.

 

[Multifaceted]

I thought this post was Ron's and was getting ready to quote it, and say Multifacted has been looking for one for a long time. OOPs. Hope you find one some day.

Yep, the Rafting score is my White Whale Axe ... Such cool history behind the pattern, and very capable for a multitude of uses.

 

[U&A]

Actually, you need to get the hang of it!

When you get it right, a perfect fit for hanging an axe is where the phrase comes from. Takes some practice, but if you don't rush it your first time you'll get a good fit. Definitely watch an Ax to Grind video, great starting point if you haven't already watched it.

I did watch it.[emoji1303][emoji1303].


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[U&A]

So I assume since this is an axe thread you guys are also fans of knives. This I am assuming is a nice knife?

back when Marbles actually made real knives in Michigan. Anyone know anything about something like this?

It was a wedding gift. 9 years ago.......dang.....its been 9 years now. [emoji15]

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[dancan]

So I assume since this is an axe thread you guys are also fans of knives. This I am assuming is a nice knife?

back when Marbles actually made real knives in Michigan. Anyone know anything about something like this?

It was a wedding gift. 9 years ago.......dang.....its been 9 years now. [emoji15]

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Oh my ,,,,

 

[U&A]

Oh my ,,,,

Is that a GOOD “Oh my”.... ? Or you just messing with me[emoji1787]


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[dancan]

Well , lets just say, you know, just send it up here so I can have a closer look .
PO Box ....
And I'll trade you a nice Bark River

 

[U&A]

Well , lets just say, you know, just send it up here so I can have a closer look .
PO Box ....
And I'll trade you a nice Bark River

I use it ALL the time. Just very carefully. Only on things that i KNOW it can not get hurt.

Maybe i should stop.



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[rwoods]

If you’re not so concerned with looks and you’re looking for a bit more grip at the end of the handle try some hockey tape.

Twist a piece of the tape up into a rope and wind around with about a 1 inch gap between the windings. And then Cover it with hockey tape. Provides EXCELLENT grip but it is not a permanent change to the handle.

I did it on the D handle I added to my 3120 and it made an amazing difference.

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There might be a pro team in Tennessee, but none of the rest of us have a hockey stick or tape. Good hockey sticks are made of ash, hickory or what?

Ron

 

[rwoods]

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...0.A0.H0.Xraft+axe.TRS0&_nkw=raft+axe&_sacat=0

Today’s offerings. Ron

 

[dancan]

I use it ALL the time. Just very carefully. Only on things that i KNOW it can not get hurt.

Maybe i should stop.



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What's it worth to you if you don't use it and it sits in a drawer ?
Use it and enjoy it , it's a great design , just don't abuse or loose it Lol

 

[dancan]

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...0.A0.H0.Xraft+axe.TRS0&_nkw=raft+axe&_sacat=0

Today’s offerings. Ron

4.5 lb Norlund , I gave a mint one with original handle to Pioneerguy600 , hafted the second one I found on a 36" straight and this is my 3rd .

 

[dancan]

I looked to see if I had pics of the first one but it doesn't look like it .
Here's #2

 

[dancan]

Here's one that I haven't been to id yet

 

[dancan]