SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[dieselfitter]

One of these days...

 

[Ronaldo]

Anyone ever heard of this brand?

 

[TundraRider]

Collins sold by Abercrombe and Fitch
Zenith sold by some now defunct hardware store in Duluth MN
Garnich & sons hardware, Ashland WI, now defunct

Cool axes. Zenith was probably sold at the Marshall Wells Hardware Co. I did a quick Google search on Zenith. There was a Zenith Mine North of Duluth way back when. So the name peaked my intrest.

 

[bryanr2]

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I saw them on Ebay when I was on my axe buying binge. Don't know much about them, but Ive seen the name.

 

[Ronaldo]

I saw them on Ebay when I was on my axe buying binge. Don't know much about them, but Ive seen the name.

It was a new one for me.

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[jockeydeuce]

Yeah I'm a bit of an axe junkie too.

Definitely have a soft spot for the European axes...I find lots of Swedes around here.

 

[racerjohnbf]

Here's the first axe I ever re hung. Just a 3 1/2 pound no name ebay head on a 20 inch handle for driving wedges.

 

[Sty57]

Got this Broad Axe hatchet at a swap meet. Made a new handle for it, I was just starting to get the edge back in this pic.

 

[Sty57]

This one has been hanging in my shed, it was there when I bought my house.

 

[racerjohnbf]

Got this Broad Axe hatchet at a swap meet. Made a new handle for it, I was just starting to get the edge back in this pic.
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That's really nice. I've got a jersey pattern head my dad gave me that I want to hang, but I've been hesitant because I'm not sure how to get the V part right.

 

[Sty57]

When I did mine, I cut a small piece of cardboard and put it into the eye then traced the shape of the V.
I used that as a template on my handle to get it close. Then it was just sneaking up to it slow until it fit good and tight dry.

 

[racerjohnbf]

When I did mine, I cut a small piece of cardboard and put it into the eye then traced the shape of the V.
I used that as a template on my handle to get it close. Then it was just sneaking up to it slow until it fit good and tight dry.

Thanks I'll try that. The other way I've seen it done was to sand the handle flat so you don't have to fit the V, if that makes sense. I like the way you did it better though.

 

[racerjohnbf]

Here is the second axe I did. It turned out a little better I think.

 

[Sty57]

Thanks I'll try that. The other way I've seen it done was to sand the handle flat so you don't have to fit the V, if that makes sense. I like the way you did it better though.

I like it that way also, I think it will give it better support with it like this.

 

[Wolverine]

Now you got me wanting to dig out my Meddle CD.

Shouldn't that say record? I'm "only" 43 but Meddle cd just doesn't sound right, you're missing out my friend.

Here's one hanging on my wall.

 

[bryanr2]

That's really nice. I've got a jersey pattern head my dad gave me that I want to hang, but I've been hesitant because I'm not sure how to get the V part right.
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Ton of great axe restoration videos on youtube. I like the cardboard idea above. You could also lay the handle on the table, and hold the head over it and trace the V with a pencil on the handle. Work your way up to the line with a sharp chisel. Take your time. A handle is only 12-15 dollars. Not an expensive lesson. That's a beautiful head and I would get it handled. Even if it took you a couple handles to learn, the finished product would be worth it.

 

[stihl sawing]

 

[DSS]

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Bet you killed a lot of teryodactyles with that sucker

 

[stihl sawing]

Bet you killed a lot of teryodactyles with that sucker

Not that one, One yer thinkin of was made of stone. They were hard to hit flying over.

 

[Termitebuffet]

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Is that the one you carried when you was running with the Vikings ? [emoji2]

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