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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5068477
06/01/15 05:06 PM
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+1 on a source for handles

Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5068550
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I have had very good luck with house handels. I pay the extra for the hand picked and no lacquer. When you order make sure you dont click the seconds.


don't worry over the smart ones. catch the dumb ones, they pay the same.

i can do it because i dont know that i cant.

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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5068866
06/01/15 09:16 PM
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Plumb victory,I seen 6 axes go at auction last sat and I'm still sick I let them all go ,I stinking did not bid, I did snatch up a crosscut.


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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5069111
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Oh my ,I shiver at the thought of using a DB axe much less carring one about on the line ! Awful ! IMHO


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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5069192
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I prefer a double bit axe except when i'm trapping. They often balance better than their competition and I have come to like the versatility of two edges. I carry a small single bit forest axe while out and about trapping and bumming around.


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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5224659
10/09/15 04:18 PM
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Picked up a couple at the flea market today. Near as I can tell there isn't anything too fancy about them. Google searches weren't a great help. Histories varied and were somewhat murky.

A KellyWorks Woodslasher double bit.

Lakeside double bit.

I'll see if I can post pics of them if anyone is interested.

Mike


One man with a gun may control 100 others who have none.

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Re: Axes! [Re: warrior] #5224767
10/09/15 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted By: warrior
Anyone know of a source of good handles?
House handles usually have pretty straight grain, alot of guys on other forums swear by em, with enough looking youll eventually find a decent handle at the hardware store...


All men are created equal, some are just tougher, they're called trappers.

Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5224772
10/09/15 06:22 PM
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Here's my little collection

I totally redid the double bit and the ones on the 28" and 36" axes, a quick soak in vinegar will handle most of em, had to take a grinder to the shiny one though. For bushcraft and hiking the wetterlings bushman is my go to though, the swedes have axe making perfected. Eventually I want to add a few Hudson bay heads and maybe a Rockaway (like the shape), the local spots are all sold out though.

Last edited by Bushwack44; 10/09/15 06:27 PM.

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Re: Axes! [Re: Mike in A-town] #5224773
10/09/15 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted By: Mike in A-town
Picked up a couple at the flea market today. Near as I can tell there isn't anything too fancy about them. Google searches weren't a great help. Histories varied and were somewhat murky.

A KellyWorks Woodslasher double bit.

Lakeside double bit.

I'll see if I can post pics of them if anyone is interested.

Mike


Both good user bits. Kelly was out of WV and made several brand lines of axes woodslasher if memory serves was a good midgrade user axe of good make and temper.
Lakeside was a montgomery ward brand.


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Re: Axes! [Re: Bushwack44] #5224866
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Originally Posted By: Bushwack44
Here's my little collection

I totally redid the double bit and the ones on the 28" and 36" axes, a quick soak in vinegar will handle most of em, had to take a grinder to the shiny one though. For bushcraft and hiking the wetterlings bushman is my go to though, the swedes have axe making perfected. Eventually I want to add a few Hudson bay heads and maybe a Rockaway (like the shape), the local spots are all sold out though.


That's a fine collection there Bushwack.

Mike


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Re: Axes! [Re: warrior] #5224878
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Originally Posted By: warrior
Originally Posted By: Mike in A-town
Picked up a couple at the flea market today. Near as I can tell there isn't anything too fancy about them. Google searches weren't a great help. Histories varied and were somewhat murky.

A KellyWorks Woodslasher double bit.

Lakeside double bit.

I'll see if I can post pics of them if anyone is interested.

Mike


Both good user bits. Kelly was out of WV and made several brand lines of axes woodslasher if memory serves was a good midgrade user axe of good make and temper.
Lakeside was a montgomery ward brand.


You nailed it Warrior, the Lakeside, as mentioned, was Montgomery Ward's house brand. Most info I have come across puts my axe into the 50's or 60's era. But who can say for sure?

The Kelly Works is a little murkier as they moved several times throughout their history. No real way to discern any real age to it. Of the two axes, it is definitely in the roughest shape. It will take a lot of elbow grease to put any edge on it. Someone also rehung it with a cheap haft that is twisted about 30° off center at the bottom.

I'm glad to know that neither is too valuable to use. An axe should be cared for, but also used.

Mike


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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5224955
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Great thread guys! Thanks for posting.

Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5226138
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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5226165
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I wish I knew the maker of this old axe. My grandpa had it and used it a lot. It is well over 100 years old. No name that I can see. I use it all the time at the line shack.


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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5226179
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I have a true temper black prince
can anybody tell me about them?
Its like bran new

Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5226313
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Why would an axe/hatchet have a square hole right through the side?

Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5226394
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Some heads are drilled for a cross pin to be installed to stop a head from flying off. I believe racing axes and heads used in competition are required to be pinned.
Not sure on a square hole though.


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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5227142
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Found an old hatchet? with Belknap on the head anyone know anything about it? Sharpened it up and plan on using it. Put the question mark after hatchet cause not sure if you call it that as it has a hammer head on the side opposite of the cutting edge.

Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5227342
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Hammer head could be a framer, riggers, lathing or roofing hatchet.


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Re: Axes! [Re: NorthwoodsKid] #5317056
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I recently bought a Husqvarna axe for my son in law. After looking it over, I decided I needed a new one for myself. Husqvarna is made by Hults Bruk so I paid the extra money for the same axe with the Hults Bruk markings. The differences between the two that I see are the Hults Bruk cutting edge has a mirror finish and is definitely shaving sharp. The Husqvarna has a much cheaper sheath that is fastened with a snap. The sheath on the H.B. is heavy leather with a welt and attached with a easily replaced leather thong. Price difference was about $50. Now, to get to the woodlot and try it out.


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