Let's see your axes

[Miller72]

Found a few over the weekend one PLUMB two True Tempers and three no name sledges.

Great score!! I am laid up in recovery from bilateral hernia surgery this past Thursday...but man all I want to do is keep hunting to feed my ax and tool addiction.

I use my tools, nothing and no one is safe.

Miller from CT

 

[Miller72]

Found a few over the weekend one PLUMB two True Tempers and three no name sledges.

I like the two pulaski, any FSS stamps indicating they were used in the forest service?

I am hoping to come across a vintage Collins Pulaski or even a Rogers if they made them, to restore and gift to my dad, a recently retired fireman.

Great haul!! Big sledge awesomeness!!!

 

[CrotalusAtrox]

Yes one has FSS on it I will shoot some picks tonight

 

[Miller72]

Yes one has FSS on it I will shoot some picks tonight

That's sweet! Can't wait to see the pics! Any stories come with the axes or sledges? Again great score!

Miller

 

[CrotalusAtrox]

They were bought at a yard sale in Payson Arizona. Really nice place right on a smal river. I cleaned up the Plumb and to my surprise it had a Boyscout stamp.

 

[moon_tanner]

 

[Miller72]

They were bought at a yard sale in Payson Arizona. Really nice place right on a smal river. I cleaned up the Plumb and to my surprise it had a Boyscout stamp.

That's sweet about the BSA stamp on the Plumb! They both cleaned up so well I can't believe how each still have such prominent stamps!

Excellent axes! Love the true temper Pulaski! What's the weight on the Plumb?

Thanks for sharing your axes

 

[Outlawmws]

That's absolutely cool that the stamps showed up after de-rusting! This is why I don't believe rust = patina...

 

[CrotalusAtrox]

I am with you I could see not cleaning up some rare stuff but all these axes sell for about $20 bucks on eBay so figure if I want one with the so called patina I can buy one.

 

[Miller72]

Anyone have any information or direction toward information for the Rogers Manufacturing Co./R.MFG Co./S-J-S Rogers Manufacturing Co. Out of New Hartford CT?
Axe and other edged tool manufacturer.
Mid 1800's-mid 1900's

This is my Rogers Very Best
Thanks for help & looking

 

[thehorse13]

That's absolutely cool that the stamps showed up after de-rusting! This is why I don't believe rust = patina...

100% spot on. I did not know that my Rock Island vise was stamped with USN and 9-44 until the rust was knocked off.

 

[Miller72]

Axe pictures

 

[Erampu]

Oh, I thought you said ex's. Never mind.

 

[Username already in use]

Oh, I thought you said ex's. Never mind.

Let's see her anyway!

Here's a wartime Collins 4# axe head that I've acquired. Just looking for a few good vintage doe foot hafts to put some of these axes back together again.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

This is why I don't believe rust = patina...

Outlaw, have you encountered someone who actually tried to claim that rust is patina?!

 

[Outlawmws]

Outlaw, have you encountered someone who actually tried to claim that rust is patina?!

Actually yes. Right here on GJ...

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yikes!

 

[Miller72]

2&1/4lb Plumb National Utility on a shortened and shaped 36" woodchopper maul handle.

 

[Outlawmws]

Miller, GJ won't take pics from Imgur. You need to direct upload.

 

[BlueBomber]

Bluebomber! Way excellent score in the Plumb Champion!! That was beautiful and I am amazed you could let it go LOL!!

Miller from CT

Bluebombers plumb was a nice find.

I agree, bluebombers great Plumb score!!

Thanks, all! The Champion was a pleasing little find, and I was tempted to keep it. But this collecting business can get out of hand if I tried to keep everything that comes home from sales. As it is, I'm running out of room to keep my license plates, double box end wrenches, adjustable wrenches, clamps, Vice Grips, saws, cars, trucks and other things I already collect. I was glad to pass it on to a collector and make back 23 times my investment.

That said, it's really cool to see the other nice specimens being posted up here. I really do appreciate the history and stories of any old tool that will hopefully be here long after we are gone.

 

[Ainsley]

Just finished doing a refurb on a Hultafors Bruks hatchet. Head was all rusted and handle wasn't set tight.

This is it between my Gransfors Bruks small forest axe and mini hatchet.

 

[Miller72]

My small collection of Connie's
Rogers, Kelly Registered, Collins Legitimus X2

Thanks for looking

 

[Miller72]

14"
1&1/2lbs.
Convex Cheeks
HATCHET

 

[Miller72]

Just finished doing a refurb on a Hultafors Bruks hatchet. Head was all rusted and handle wasn't set tight.

This is it between my Gransfors Bruks small forest axe and mini hatchet.

That's a great looking mini you have there

 

[Miller72]

2&1/4lb Plumb National Utility on a shortened and shaped NOS 36" woodchopper maul handle.

 

[Miller72]

A few hatchets recently Rehung...one, not a Lathing Hatchet, I gifted to a buddy

 

[olysteve]

Since I can'y seem to find an hickory blanks or even boards anywhere near me what can I use instead? Thanks in advance

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[Miller72]

Since I can'y seem to find an hickory blanks or even boards anywhere near me what can I use instead? Thanks in advance

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You can also try Ash, then maybe Maple or Beech.

 

[olysteve]

I do have a bit of maple but I'd have to glue 2 slabs together, would that kill the stability or longevity?

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[Miller72]

I am by no means an expert by I would suggest a single solid piece. Nothing glued.
Have you tried your local hardware store?
Bring the head of your axe, Hatchet, tool in with you and see if a bit larger than the eye itself.

 

[chasewilliams530]

Since I can'y seem to find an hickory blanks or even boards anywhere near me what can I use instead? Thanks in advance

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I have the same problem and the only woods I have is cherry and elm would either of those work? It’s a Plumb liberty that needs

 

[Miller72]

My suggestion across the board is, if you are going to use it use hickory or ash for the handle

 

[chasewilliams530]

My suggestion across the board is, if you are going to use it use hickory or ash for the handle

Do you know where I could possibly find hickory no where in my area seems to sell it.

 

[olysteve]

Same problem here. Hickory just isn't around very much here without spend big $$ for it

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[chasewilliams530]

Same problem here. Hickory just isn't around very much here without spend big $$ for it

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The only option is to buy a pre made handle and I can’t ever find one with good grain

 

[Outlawmws]

The only option is to buy a pre made handle and I can’t ever find one with good grain

This is why I'm constantly buying NOS handles at yard sales!

 

[scrapdaddy]

You guys probably know this company, but I use them for most of what I need on the farm....https://www.househandle.com/

 

[Miller72]

This is why I'm constantly buying NOS handles at yard sales!

I have purchased axes for their handles. You can't beat an older, slim and properly swelled handle of yesterday

 

[Outlawmws]

I've reused handles where the head snapped it off fairly clean. I can't say I stripped a handle off to re-use...

 

[Miller72]

I like those older handles and will do what I can to use or reuse a great handle that is still safe to use.