SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[ajschainsaws]

 

[ajschainsaws]

 

[ajschainsaws]

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Antique-Rar...Bit-USA-Cruiser-Vintage-Hatchet-/323598226943

 

[msellers]

Here is one axe that I got for Christmas, can't find picture after I hafted it.

 

[msellers]

What would you all value a pretty nice 4lb Craftsman branged single bit axe head at? Found one, am struggling if I want to buy it or not. Would go great with my vintage Collins 4, but is a matter of value also.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Here is one axe that I got for Christmas, can't find picture after I hafted it.View attachment 160190

Very nice , be sure too post em up when you find em

 

[ajschainsaws]

What would you all value a pretty nice 4lb Craftsman branged single bit axe head at? Found one, am struggling if I want to buy it or not. Would go great with my vintage Collins 4, but is a matter of value also.

Good Axes craftsman the singles gotta good head for banging wedges
Not too many collectors go for them

 

[msellers]

Ok, just took new pictures. Here are the few in the house at the present. The bouble bit appears to have had a casting flaw that popped at some point. Don't think it will be an issue, but will find out when I heavy use it. Also including my Tommy Axe, and a Craftsman carpenters hatchet. Wish I had a longer handle I could put in ithe Tommy Axe to be more useful. I love carrying it as a small cleaner when cutting firewood or anything.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Very nice collection thanks for sharing

 

[Likesaws]

Good luck with the handle. I’ve been looking for a handle for my Kelley single bit splitting axe, every one I’ve picked up at a store has 100% wrong grain orientation. I’ve looked at around 50 or so. I would make one but I don’t have any hickory that’s dry enough. Hope your hardware stores have better handle suppliers than mine.

If you find one, sand all the poly off of it and apply some linseed oil twice a day for a week. Those handles are dryer than a popcorn fart and won’t last unless you treat the wood properly before hanging your ax.

Someone ask about where to buy handles. I’ve had good House Handle. They have everything you need. You can even get them sanded only. I would prefer making handles but it would involve a lot of time.
https://www.househandle.com/

 

[XP_Slinger]

Someone ask about where to buy handles. I’ve had good House Handle. They have everything you need. You can even get them sanded only. I would prefer making handles but it would involve a lot of time.
https://www.househandle.com/

Thanks for the tip man. I like making my handles but as you said, it takes a lot of time. And of course that’s the one thing none of us have enough of.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Thanks for the tip man. I like making my handles but as you said, it takes a lot of time. And of course that’s the one thing none of us have enough of.

Agree with you that last handle it took me hours
I’ve sent two handles too a CNC turner and there making me 50 of each style
So I got some handles too use and sell bit of an outlay but hopefully worth it

 

[ajschainsaws]

Someone ask about where to buy handles. I’ve had good House Handle. They have everything you need. You can even get them sanded only. I would prefer making handles but it would involve a lot of time.
https://www.househandle.com/

Good handles they look well made and good straight grain

 

[ajschainsaws]

Had a shipment of heads come in yesterday very pleased

 

[ajschainsaws]

These pair of Collins are beautiful

 

[RI Chevy]

Yes they are!!!

 

[ajschainsaws]

Yes they are!!!

I’ve never had a Collins with such a hook on the underside

 

[XP_Slinger]

I’ve never had a Collins with such a hook on the underside

I have one just like it, I love it. That puget looks real nice.

 

[ajschainsaws]

I have one just like it, I love it. That puget looks real nice.

Yeah been looking at that Puget today it is nice better get too work soon

 

[ajschainsaws]

put a handle to one of those Collins will oil her up later