SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[Gullet]

The Mann Edge Tool Co. in the middle has the magic balance.
Head weighs 2lbs exactly.
On a ultra thin 28".
Prolly do 95% of the work a 2.25lb boy's axe will (on the right) with less weight.

I'm just setting these heads for now.

 

[Wilhelm]

I found this weird thing at the local hardware store, I doubt it splits well but I am also tempted to get it.
2kg/4.4lbs head

 

[Wilhelm]

Same store has this 5kg/11lbs monster maul



And its smaller sibling with a 3kg/6.6lbs head

 

[Gullet]

Thought this was interesting.
Pretty cheap compared to others, I may pick one up.

Bevel Angle Gauge | eBay

Easy to read angle labels. Hole in the center for easy and convenient storage with a lanyard or pegboard hook.

www.ebay.com

 

[davidwyby]

@Wilhelm those would just get stuck in eucalyptus, or anything tough I think

 

[JT78]

That 11# looks pretty nice where we're these at ?and how much were they?

 

[Ketchup]

I found this weird thing at the local hardware store, I doubt it splits well but I am also tempted to get it.
2kg/4.4lbs head

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That’s for slashing brush and limbing. The bevel would need a lot removed before it worked properly.

 

[Wilhelm]

Just posting what hardware stores stock these days!
All ax heads are way too slender, even the wannabe "Dragon Slayer" heads they have are crap.

No wonder all hardware stores stock electric/hydraulic/inertia/PTO vertical & horizontal splitters - customers can't buy good axes anymore!
Intentional marketing trick?!

Yeah, I'll just utilize my Dragon Slayer.
I need to resume making a spare/copy though.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

Mail drop. For once nobody asked, "What's in the package?"

 

[Gullet]

What's in the package?

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

Dunno.

 

[Gullet]

Curly Oak for wedges.

My Boss has some wood stained with this Minwax "Gunstock" & I really liked it!

Oil based so should play well with BLO.
I may try it tomorrow on a scrap piece.

 

[Gullet]

I'm thinking 24".

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

I opened the package.

 

[Gullet]

I opened the package.
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Is the bigger one a TT Kelly Perfect or Plumb Jetwing?

 

[Cat 525]

Kelley perfect

 

[Gullet]

I've had a half dozen Plumb Jetwings & they sell CRAZY FAST.
I don't think one has lasted more than a day when I put em up for sale.
I have 5 Kelly DB's & only 1 Jetwing. Lol

2 Perfects & a 3# Jetwing at top (I'm keeping it).

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

Kelley perfect

Yup. Those are for splitting, been a long time since I swung a Collins, the Kelly Perfect came via recommendation and it looks fast.

Where do you guys think they should be? 30° on the Collins and 25° on the Kelly?

 

[Gullet]

I like longer handles on double bits myself.
I don't use one much, but they can be a little more dangerous than a single bit.
I have a 36" on a 4lb Flint Edge & the longer length isn't a problem on it.
I prefer shorter handles on single bits.
It's a matter of preference I guess.

 

[Gullet]

Yup. Those are for splitting, been a long time since I swung a Collins, the Kelly Perfect came via recommendation and it looks fast.

Where do you guys think they should be? 30° on the Collins and 25° on the Kelly?

The Perfects are legendary felling axes as well.