Axe restoration thread

[dancan]

Nice bunch of projects!

As for my axe handle sources, we have Home Hardware stores that have VB Swinger, and Princess Auto that have Seymour handles but you're going to have to hand pick for a good one.
Lee Valley sell replacement handles for GB and Hultafors if you want some nice hickory.
We have a couple of local producers of ash handles but you still have to hand pick to get a good one .

 

[svk]

Thanks. The Sweden is green - does that help ID it?

The older Hults Bruk axes said Sweden in an identical or very similar font but were normally blue. I really wish I hadn't parted with mine a few years back.

 

[dancan]

On BladeForums there's a thread called "What did you rehang today"
183 pages , plenty of missing pics but there's still a lot of real good pics and info .

 

[dancan]

I just found these guys http://thraneaxeandsawco.com/product/handle-blanks/

 

[SeMoTony]

Looks like the aged apearance was more than skin deep it had split so well to that point. Small wb should keep the shed warm when needed
G'day, stay safe

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

Looks like the aged apearance was more than skin deep View attachment 606426 it had split so well to that point. Small wb should keep the shed warm when needed
G'day, stay safe

Kindling.

 

[svk]

Looks like that handle spent a bit of time outdoors. Well now you can hang it with a nice piece of wood of your choice.

 

[farmer steve]

some good reading on axes that were made back in the day here in PA. i was looking up info on the Norlund that i have.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axe_manufacturing_in_Pennsylvania

 

[CR888]

I just gave all my old dry handles a light sand then few coats of oil. They really like it.

 

[Multifaceted]

Been busy the past few weeks, but managed to fit in an old Fulton (Pre-Craftsmen) Single Bit Axe fitted with a hardware store handle that I shaved down considerably. I mean, I took a LOT of wood off of it with a spokeshave... Hardware store handles, heck, most pre-made handles are way too thick. It weighs about 3.75 lb and hung on a 36" bent grip haft, slash grain with a good portion of heartwood. Hang is damn near perfect.

 

[lead farmer]

Been busy the past few weeks, but managed to fit in an old Fulton (Pre-Craftsmen) Single Bit Axe fitted with a hardware store handle that I shaved down considerably. I mean, I took a LOT of wood off of it with a spokeshave... Hardware store handles, heck, most pre-made handles are way too thick. It weighs about 3.75 lb and hung on a 36" bent grip haft, slash grain with a good portion of heartwood. Hang is damn near perfect.

Man that sure is pretty

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[dancan]

Very nice !

 

[svk]

Purdy!

 

[Multifaceted]

The other day I received a package from a new friend in Sweden. It's a vintage Hults Bruk 'Wira' pattern, 1lk or 2.25 lb. Got the rust off and am working on a handle, thinking a 28" curved haft. Will post more later as progress gets made, was just so excited to get this I had to share.

 

[lead farmer]

The other day I received a package from a new friend in Sweden. It's a vintage Hults Bruk 'Wira' pattern, 1lk or 2.25 lb. Got the rust off and am working on a handle, thinking a 28" curved haft. Will post more later as progress gets made, was just so excited to get this I had to share.

About time you show back up in here

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[Multifaceted]

About time you show back up in here

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Man, I have been busy. I wish I had more time for this stuff, believe me!

 

[lead farmer]

Man, I have been busy. I wish I had more time for this stuff, believe me!

That is not a very good excuse [emoji38]

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[lead farmer]

Man, I have been busy. I wish I had more time for this stuff, believe me!

Did u get that house sold ?

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[Multifaceted]

Did u get that house sold ?

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Yes, I did - finally! Went to settlement and closed just this past Tuesday. Lost my you know what on it, it was a bad investment, but it's done and over with. Last month on the 29th my father passed away unexpectedly, and I'm the executor or PR of his "estate", or rather, what remains of it. My father lives about 90 minutes drive one-way from here, so it''s wholly inconvenient to get to. Needless to say, my plate is pretty full. Didn't mean to be a downer, but that's the reason why...

 

[lead farmer]

Yes, I did - finally! Went to settlement and closed just this past Tuesday. Lost my you know what on it, it was a bad investment, but it's done and over with. Last month on the 29th my father passed away unexpectedly, and I'm the executor or PR of his "estate", or rather, what remains of it. My father lives about 90 minutes drive one-way from here, so it''s wholly inconvenient to get to. Needless to say, my plate is pretty full. Didn't mean to be a downer, but that's the reason why...

Sorry to hear that buddy. Was just joking about not being here. Still want to meet up sometime when things settle down

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