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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #6316886
09/03/18 07:37 PM
09/03/18 07:37 PM
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Here is a partially complete restore. I just need to replace the handle. I tried it out prior to disassembly and it split well.

The exciting find:



After a couple days in the electrolysis bath:



I thought it would look sharp painted, so I went for it. I used a file to reshape/sharpen and it easily to an edge. One of the easiest axes I have ever sharpened:






I'll post a completed pic once I handle it.

Last edited by oneoldboot; 09/03/18 07:56 PM. Reason: poor grammer
Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #6317017
09/03/18 09:38 PM
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Nice find and it looks good painted.

I was asked today how many axes does a person need? Lol

I don't have that many. Yet.

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