Re: Axes!
[Re: Dale Torma]
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05/29/16 01:35 PM
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I got a chance to look at all the Gransfors axes in Ely the other day , they are nice! I really like the hewing axe, and the price is not out of line, really. The Wetterlings, Les Stroud axe, looks to be a great design, it would be a good trapline axe, better design than a Hudson's bay. The weak point on a Hudson's bay pattern is the small eye, if you don't have a very good handle, it could easily get loose in the small eye. The Les Stroud pattern has a lengthened eye, reminiscent of a finnish axe, making for a strong connection between the wood and steel. It looks like and oversized carpenters hatchet, it would be very useful, it has some good features. I've looked into buying this very axe. I like the hammer poll for light driving duty. Some of the reviews on Amazon noted that there were some quality issues with both the steel and haft. The positive reviews exceeded the negatives though. So it's possible a few lemons made it out the door... it happens. If you get one, let us know what you think. Mike
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Re: Axes!
[Re: oneoldboot]
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06/11/16 01:43 PM
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Re: Axes!
[Re: Hern]
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06/11/16 06:19 PM
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dob, the one stamped US. Is that military issue? Who made it? I saw 2 axes marked the same US at flea market this week. Didn't buy them. I'm not sure, I would assume so. There is nothing else marked on it. I haven't looked it up yet. Maybe someone on here knows.
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Re: Axes!
[Re: NorthwoodsKid]
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06/13/16 10:16 PM
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Dale Torma
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When nearly dry, I started shaping it using a Finnish army handle pattern. I let it dry some more then fitted the head Then I chopped down a big birch with it Then I finally sanded it and put a linseed oil finish on the handle Its a really good axe , weighs more than 5 lbs and cuts great
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Re: Axes!
[Re: Woodsloafer72]
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06/21/16 01:19 PM
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I gave this ole axe a Vinegar bath... Covered in Vinegar... Vinegar took rust off with a little brushing. Then coated with Ray's Gun Wax... -To Remove Rust from Axe Heads- Cover in Vinegar Let sit for at least 24 hours. Time may be more if rust is heavy. Use brass brush to remove remaining rust. Dry Clean with WD-40 Dry Apply oil or wax to finish *Youtube- Vinegar rust removal
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Re: Axes!
[Re: NorthwoodsKid]
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08/14/16 05:59 PM
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Dale Torma
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Some abused axe heads, here is what happens when you use a sledge on an axe, also if you have no idea how to keep your handle tight, these are common feeble attempts to fix head looseness. Some people soak in water to tighten the handle in the head, it works, but, the wood swells, the wood fibers smash, the wood dries out, them becomes even more loose. It becomes a vicious cycle ending in a rotten handle and a head flying through the air endangering someone. Wood wedges are the best, if you have to soak a head soak it in linseed oil or pine tar. If properly hafted in the first place, you should only have to use a drift and tighten the wedge after driving the handle tighter into the head. I lubricate the end that will go into the head, with linseed oil and pine tar, heated up. Helps the head go on easier and farther and preserves the wood too. Here's the typical bad jobs Sledging ruined a great Zenith I will reforge, weld and repair it, but it will never be as nice as it could have been, if the user took care of it.
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