SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[Likesaws]

Nice looking axes well presented you should change your name too @likeaxes

Yeah I’ve been following this thread a long time. First place I look when I get on here.
I’ll post some more later.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Yeah I’ve been following this thread a long time. First place I look when I get on here.
I’ll post some more later.

Looking forward to it.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I got a couple things in the mail today.

First is a Plumb cruiser, I bought it because the toes aren’t as worn as the one I have. Happy with it besides the grinder marks all over it.

Now that I’m looking at these pics, it appears the cruisers are not the same pattern. Note how flat the top of black one is compared to the one I just got. Looks like my new one is more of a Humboldt pattern and my original is a Michigan or Pennsylvania


Comparison to my 3 1/2 pound felling ax


Here are the careless grinding marks I mentioned. They’re literally everywhere on the ax, it’s gonna take a lot of time to get it smoothed out but it will be worth it. Just thankful they didn’t take the makers mark off.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Now this one I’m REALLY excited and happy with. I’ve never seen a Plumb boys axe in this pattern and it’s has been cleaned up carefully. It looks like a different twist on a Hudson Bay pattern. Can’t wait to hang it and finish the metal work on it.

 

[jakethesnake]

Love them plumbs

 

[XP_Slinger]

Love them plumbs

I’ve got a soft spot for them too. Both my grandfathers had Plumbs and my dad always admired them. Kind of carrying on a family tradition, I have one of my grampas axes and Joe has the other.

Here’s my grampas Plumb. Had to remove it from the handle and re-hang it a couple days ago, she’s nice and tight now.

 

[RI Chevy]

That is nice Jake!

 

[ajschainsaws]

I got a couple things in the mail today.

First is a Plumb cruiser, I bought it because the toes aren’t as worn as the one I have. Happy with it besides the frigin grinder marks all over it. Friends don’t let friends using a grinder on an ax unless it’s a dang wire wheel!!!!

Now that I’m looking at these pics, it appears the cruisers are not the same pattern. Note how flat the top of black one is compared to the one I just got. Looks like my new one is more of a Humboldt pattern and my original is a Michigan or Pennsylvania
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Comparison to my 3 1/2 pound felling ax
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Here are the careless grinding marks I mentioned. They’re literally everywhere on the ax, it’s gonna take a lot of time to get it smoothed out but it will be worth it. Just thankful they didn’t take the makers mark off.
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Nice pair of axes Josh , those words are scared I’ve cleaned it with the grinder

 

[ajschainsaws]

Now this one I’m REALLY excited and happy with. I’ve never seen a Plumb boys axe in this pattern and it’s has been cleaned up carefully. It looks like a different twist on a Hudson Bay pattern. Can’t wait to hang it and finish the metal work on it.

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That’s so nice that boys axe it’ll look perfect with one of your handles

 

[ajschainsaws]

I’ve got a soft spot for them too. Both my grandfathers had Plumbs and my dad always admired them. Kind of carrying on a family tradition, I have one of my grampas axes and Joe has the other.

Here’s my grampas Plumb. Had to remove it from the handle and re-hang it a couple days ago, she’s nice and tight now.
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That’s a very nice axe too one to treasure I don’t ever get too see this pattern of axe it’s only on here that I see them thanks for sharing this

 

[ajschainsaws]

Yeah I’ve been following this thread a long time. First place I look when I get on here.
I’ll post some more later.

I think most of us hit this page 1st , it’ll be goood too see your photos and hear the stories

 

[XP_Slinger]

Nice pair of axes Josh , those words are scared I’ve cleaned it with the grinder

I meant no offense bud, my apologies. Guess I was venting a little frustration because I didn’t see those marks in the pics when I bought it.

 

[XP_Slinger]

That’s so nice that boys axe it’ll look perfect with one of your handles

Can’t wait to hang it. I’ve been trying to find the pattern name for it online and haven’t had any luck. I really like the look of it, darn near a hatchet but it’s not, it has a full size eye.

That’s a very nice axe too one to treasure I don’t ever get too see this pattern of axe it’s only on here that I see them thanks for sharing this

Glad you like bud. I rarely swing it due to its sentimental value.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Found it, looks like a National pattern ax.

 

[ajschainsaws]

I meant no offense bud, my apologies. Guess I was venting a little frustration because I didn’t see those marks in the pics when I bought it.

Get on nothing wrong no offence at all , in the past ive had the same scenario speaking to someone selling a axe and they think they’ve added value and saved you work by doing it , ask them the question did you sand it or wire brush it
Reply neither I hit it with the 4” grinder answer no freaking way

 

[ajschainsaws]

That is nice Jake!

Yeah it is nice one Jake. Hey Jeff you got anymore axeheads lately

 

[ajschainsaws]

Found it, looks like a National pattern ax.
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That’s a nice guide there was a lot of plums in there production years

 

[RI Chevy]

No sir. Been to busy. Plus, my area, people don't seem to have any old ones. Only newer store bought stuff. Lol

 

[ARPILOT]

my attempt at a review/comparison on 3 Wetterlings models.....
first up is the Hunters Hatchet - 16" oal, 2lb 2oz, 3" cutting edge

as typical with Wetterlings it has fairly thick cheeks (unlike GB's) I think with those cheeks on a light head it really didn't excel at any of the tasks....splitting was mediocre at best, feathering some shavings was ok, chopping was horrible to be honest, it's just too light and short and those cheeks just don't make a good combination. I would rate this for light duty small limbing around the yard etc - I would not pack it into the woods for any purpose I can think of. But it is a good looking piece so it has that going for it !

 

[ajschainsaws]

Got these three together just to checkout the angle of that Italian job