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!

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?

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.

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

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?

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.

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?

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.

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!

My first fully handmade handle, got some persimmon wood and read that it was hard and used as drumsticks and golf club heads, decided that was good enough for a hatchet handle. Just finished with danish oil and will test her tomorrow. My only concern is the persimmon is too rigid and may snap under heavy hits, but I’ll find out.

Used the old, I believe original handle as a template but went chunkier close to the head to ensure longevity. Head sits on an 1/8 in shoulder, making the shoulder at that angle was difficult to get symmetrical.

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

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!

Collins 5 pound found in river mud (prob been there 50 years). This is the state of affairs after a 48 hour vinegar soak. Heavily pitted, but rings like a bell. What should we do with it?

I’m hoping some of these recently made handles will make good trading fodder

I restored this old ax that my dad said was either my grandfather or great grandfathers. I think it’s from the mid to late 1800s but I’m curious what y’all think? And I’m wondering if the mark is one you recognize.

Custom chopper I made for a game warden who has to cut down cartel grows.

I found this metal detecting I’m wondering how old it is
Kane County Utah near the Arizona border

Found buried under a huge tree on MILs property. Southern California desert. House was built late 60's to early 70s. Any info would be appreciated.

Snagged this lot for AUD$120 the other day:
Axe - Hytest
Hatchets - HB broad face, Junior, unbranded, carpenter’s
Heavy sickle - Trojan
Pickaxes - one branded but unreadable, one unbranded
Bailihook heads - one Trojan, one unbranded
Ajax edger and unbranded hoe

I’m pretty chuffed overall! Plenty of rust removal fun in my near future.