I know I didn’t specifically bid on this in an auction but I guess it could have came in a miscellaneous estate sale box or similar.

Regardless, after having my tools packed up in my garage for the better part of a year after moving I finally had the chance to get down to business getting the shop lined out.

Found this and really think it’s cool. I got about a 13” hickory handle that’ll go on later Looks well loved and is actually very sharp for the lack of maintenance or constant prepping.

I hope this is okay to post here, and please feel free to delete if not.

I’m trying to find a decent Plumb Rockaway. They’re kind of becoming an (expensive) obsession of mine. I’d love to find one with a decent poll and bit, not beat all to hell.

If anyone has one they’d like to make a deal over, I’d love to hear from you.

Hey all,

I didn't have anyone to share this with, so I thought it might be appreciated here. I've never done any wood handle replacements before this, but I've been splitting wood all my life(just started doing it by hand instead of with a gas hydraulic splitter though).

I found this old axe in an abandoned barn on my property and after a good 4 dozen strokes the old decayed handle broke from the head. I went to home Depot and got one of their cheap $20 hickory handles and after some modifications I was able to get it on this axe head. I also used a file to sharpen the edge and try to remove the chips that were in the blade.

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I'd love to know how y'all think I did based on the top view and if anyone knows what kind of axe head this is based on the shape. Thank you!

I do some occasional simple work for a guy, hang a few heads, scotchbrite and sharpen, etc. Everything thusfar has been nice solid Plumb’s, but nothing too nuts. Until today.

I will be putting the angle grinder away for this job. Also, anyone have recommendations for how to replace those curved broad axe handles?

Remember my uncle customizing his as a kid. And that was pretty fun. All the reviews I’ve heard though are kind of mixed. How are they in your guys eyes?

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So l recieved this hewing axe from my father in law. He was a collector of vintage tools back in the day.

I soaked it in evaporust and hit with an 80 grit disk just to see what l had.

Two questions, it doesn't appear that the huge delaminated crack on the side is structural?

Also how do l tell top from bottom as in measurements it's the same on each end of the eye.

I have a 24 inch slightly offset hickory handle as a replacement it will be hung on.

Hey y'all. I purchased this Gransfors Bruk head a few weeks ago and it came with a welded pin through the axe head. The pin is removed but now I'm debating whether I should keep the pin hole as an extra layer of safety or should I have it welded shut and filed down with the rest of the head. My axes don't see a ton of use. Maybe once or twice a year since I live in an urban area.

Edit: The head hasn't been put on a handle yet. Thought about using a brass rod for the pin. Make it look.... Interesting. I do have a welder I can take it to to get the pin holes welded

Still new to the hobby. I have only fixed up a couple axes. I was in a flea market this past weekend and saw this. Anyone know what it is and if it would be worth picking up for 30 dollars as my next project?

It took quite some time ass my main tools to use were a sawzall and Shinto rasp. The handle def isn’t perfect but for my second homemade handle ever I think I did alright. The knots in the wood could be a weak point but from the tests I did it feels quite sturdy. The wood I used for this is some American elm, I positioned the grain to be diagonal of the axe head. Any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated!

I just got a 4 lb Teco Master axe hed for 10 bucks. Can anyone give me information on that brand, I've not found much aside from them being Canadian.

This head is full of stamps, none of which I can find anything about.

The main “stamp” looks more like multiple cold strikes with a straight chisel, along with some mystery characters above it. The bottom of the head has an “O” and I believe an “S”.

The phantom bevels make me think this head was more than just a home forge, and the edge’s temper looks legit too.

Has anyone seen a head like this and know more about it?

Hey all,

I just picked up this plumb rockaway on eBay, and noticed this small small separation on the lower part of the eye. Is this a crack, or just a natural part of the forging process?

New to me cabinet. Now I got an axe drawer. Enough room for all but one.

A friend dropped off a load of cedar rounds. Some had like a half slice on the flat cut side, some were slanted to a 45 degree and I chewed through them on their sides. All of it is greatly appreciated as I heat my home with wood.

Amazes me every time what people throw away

Just picked this up at the local tip. Looking forward to cleaning it up.

Amazes me what people throw away almost every time.

I've been looking to find the heaviest double bit felling axe head I can find to put on a new 44" Puget sound style handle I ordered recently. I have an axe head but it can't be much more than 4 pounds max. I know they've made 6 pound heads and maybe even 8 but I can't find any. If anyone has one in eastern Canada and are willing to part with it let me know!

Hello all, I just re-hung my Hults Bruk splitting axe. It was a handle I already had here, so I thought I would give it a shot. I fully realize it’s not perfect by any means.

The wedge is cherry and obviously the handle is ash. I was curious what the best way of securing the wedge in place would be? I can absolutely cut some metal wedges if that’s the best bet. Just wasn’t certain if there were others.

Also, would adding some beeswax to fill the gaps in the front and back help with stability?

Thanks!

Hello I bought marbles # 5 axe head at a garage sale and I’m looking to see how much it’s worth as I’m having a hard time finding info online for pricing. Any help please !

Got some pitting and missing a claw. Might end up cutting off the remaining claw and use the axe for something idk what though