SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[leadfarmer]

L to r. WM Beatty and not sure . Just old metal which I like. [emoji106]

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[leadfarmer]

Group photo. A few other tools in da back ground.

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[RI Chevy]

Nice stuff there!

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[ajschainsaws]

Group photo. A few other tools in da back ground.

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You gotta nice collection of axes

 

[ajschainsaws]

I've never seen a double bit in the flesh before I picked this Kelly 3lb up on eBay
I was pleasently surprised I was expecting a huge axe head

 

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[Czed]

I helped my friend work on his late grandfather's shop he retired from union carbide in the 80s after 30+ year's.
i used to put up hay from his field's in 84-88 maynard had a undiagnosed hoarding problem lol
He bought lots for 5.00 a truckload of fittings tool's materials etc.
Found some neat stuff
My buddy gave me these axes the two up top are Kelly's the bottom is either a kelly or plumb.
I found a new Kelly's brush axe never handled and a couple of shingle hatchets new but had been sharpened razor sharp lol

 

[Czed]

He forged this 4lb claw hammer for one purpose to drive tomato stakes lol

 

[p61 western]

He forged this 4lb claw hammer for one purpose to drive tomato stakes lolView attachment 70055 View attachment 70056 View attachment 70057

Great score and some cool stuff Dave.

 

[leadfarmer]

I helped my friend work on his late grandfather's shop he retired from union carbide in the 80s after 30+ year's.
i used to put up hay from his field's in 84-88 maynard had a undiagnosed hoarding problem lol
He bought lots for 5.00 a truckload of fittings tool's materials etc.
Found some neat stuff
My buddy gave me these axes the two up top are Kelly's the bottom is either a kelly or plumb.
I found a new Kelly's brush axe never handled and a couple of shingle hatchets new but had been sharpened razor sharp lolView attachment 70048 View attachment 70050 View attachment 70053 View attachment 70054 View attachment 70047

Any stamping on the double bits? Nice pick by the way

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[p61 western]

Any stamping on the double bits? Nice pick by the way

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You have some fine looking axes yourself sir.

 

[Czed]

Any stamping on the double bits? Nice pick by the way

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None but i know many of the patterns by heart everyone pretty much has Kelly's around here lol
They sold many with no markings but if i don't recognize the pattern i know the steel when i sharpen it it's tough stuff and holds an edge forever it seems like.

 

[leadfarmer]

You have some fine looking axes yourself sir.

Thank you man. Nothin to special still lookin for that goodin[emoji41]

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[p61 western]

Thank you man. Nothin to special still lookin for that goodin[emoji41]

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You and me both are looking for one of them. There is something about those Jersey pattern heads.

 

[leadfarmer]

You and me both are looking for one of them. There is something about those Jersey pattern heads.

That's close to top of my list as well

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[srcarr52]

I picked up this Stiletto off eBay the other day. I'm pretty happy with the quality of the steel. It even has a Stiletto stamped handle.

 

[ajschainsaws]

I picked up this Stiletto off eBay the other day. I'm pretty happy with the quality of the steel. It even has a Stiletto stamped handle.

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Nice axe that's another make I've never heard of what part of the usa where they made

 

[srcarr52]

Nice axe that's another make I've never heard of what part of the usa where they made

Thanks, I was looking for a heavier axe to drive wedges and this came up for a decent price on ebay. I wanted to go with something vintage purely for the quality of steel they used to use. Someone had cleaned up the one side with a wire brush so I did the whole thing. I think I'll wet sand it some more and maybe cold blue it.

From the little research I've done they were out of California around, Sacramento I think. Later they contracted Kelly and True Temper to make their axes.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Just put a handle in this one it feels nice it's a Kelly 3lb'er at the moment the handle is 33" is that a bit long
what is the best length for this weight axe

 

[ajschainsaws]