Axe restoration thread

[rarefish383]

Here's my new Plumb Victory. My buddy picked it up at the local Tuesday auction for $10. I looked at it and didn't see the maker on it, and it was so hot, I left. He called shortly after I got home and said there was a nice Plumb at the sale, so he got a number and bid on it for me. It's a big head, makes the 32 inch handle look short.

 

[LondonNeil]

What is that mark? it looks like 'v5FoR'

Head looks smashing. Will you rehandle or rehang on the existing stick?

 

[rarefish383]

What is that mark? it looks like 'v5FoR'

Head looks smashing. Will you rehandle or rehang on the existing stick?

I had to look at it twice, it says "VICTORY". I might take the tape off and see what it looks like. It has a pretty big split, but if it cleans up nice I might make it a wall hanger. It's not beat up too bad, I'll have to think about it. There is another big farm sale Saturday two weeks from now. They have a bunch of axes and a 70's Homelite XL100 series that looks pretty nice. I'm just getting into acquisition mode, restoration mode will come after deer season.

 

[lead farmer]

I had to look at it twice, it says "VICTORY". I might take the tape off and see what it looks like. It has a pretty big split, but if it cleans up nice I might make it a wall hanger. It's not beat up too bad, I'll have to think about it. There is another big farm sale Saturday two weeks from now. They have a bunch of axes and a 70's Homelite XL100 series that looks pretty nice. I'm just getting into acquisition mode, restoration mode will come after deer season.

You local guys should come to my gtg June 2nd. Doing a pig an stuff. Lots of wood there to run saws in or use a axe. Chambersburg is the location

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[rarefish383]

My cousin went to an auction in Chambersburg on Monday. He said they had two old chainsaws that sold for $6 for the pair, and he didn't get them for me. I might be able to make the 2nd.

 

[lead farmer]

My cousin went to an auction in Chambersburg on Monday. He said they had two old chainsaws that sold for $6 for the pair, and he didn't get them for me. I might be able to make the 2nd.

Check out the p a get-together thread

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[p61 western]

Had a chance to put a Handle on that Stilleto head.

 

[lead farmer]

Had a chance to put a Handle on that StilletoView attachment 652755 View attachment 652756 head.

Looking good man. Did you make the handle?

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[p61 western]

Looking good man. Did you make the handle?

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No I actually saved that handle from a Collins that was bent real bad. It took a good amount of work, but it's a real nice thin older handle.

 

[p61 western]

The head has a chip, and I'm undecided as what to do about yet. What do you guys think?

 

[svk]

I’d just leave it. It looks great. As you use and resharpen, it will eventually disappear.

 

[p61 western]

I’d just leave it. It looks great. As you use and resharpen, it will eventually disappear.

Thank you, and that's what I was thinking as well.

 

[lead farmer]

Thank you, and that's what I was thinking as well.

I would box it up and send it to me. [emoji38]

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[Multifaceted]

You local guys should come to my gtg June 2nd. Doing a pig an stuff. Lots of wood there to run saws in or use a axe. Chambersburg is the location

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I should be able to do that, Chambersburg is only about a 45 minute drive from me.

 

[Multifaceted]

The head has a chip, and I'm undecided as what to do about yet. What do you guys think?View attachment 652835

Looks nice, well done. As to the chip, take a bastard file to it and flatten the edge, then resharpen. If you plan to use that, a chip that size will start to get on your nerves in a hurry.

 

[rarefish383]

You local guys should come to my gtg June 2nd. Doing a pig an stuff. Lots of wood there to run saws in or use a axe. Chambersburg is the location

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I couldn't find the get-together thread. Multifaceted and I may car pool. It looks like we are both open that weekend. I might bring one of my Super 1050's, especially if someone videos me doing the Super Dangerous Drop Start.

 

[rarefish383]

OOPS, he already responded.

 

[rarefish383]

All this rain drove me down in the basement. The only reason I came up is there is no beer down there. Gotta send out a big thanks to SVK for the Kevlar gloves. Been working on the blade of my Collins boys ax. With just the file it will shave the hair off my arm and slice a sheet of paper like butter, and I haven't even pulled the stones out yet. Also hit the Collins Legitmus Double a couple strokes. Will have a couple pics later. Gotta get back down stairs. Rust is forming on everything and the beer is getting warm, terrible combination.

 

[p61 western]

I would box it up and send it to me. [emoji38]

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Send me that Jersey and we might have a deal lol.

 

[dancan]

Well , I think I'm gonna put up that last 3lb Hults Bruk that I bought for sale and send the proceeds to jimdad07



Jim is good people and needs a bit of help , I've already sold a saw and the monies are on the way to him , send me a pm for an offer on a fine 3lb piece of Swede steel , I'd like to sell it by next Friday .