SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[Sty57]

Yes Sir, I just plain white vinegar works great.

 

[Czed]

Yes Sir, I just plain white vinegar works great.

Thank's I've heard it will bring chainsaw files back never tried it though.
I've got all the metal scrappers and some guy's tearing down old house's looking for heads hopefully something will turn up.

 

[Sty57]

I have this old Kelly Hand Made going in the bath next.

 

[Sty57]

What I really like about the vinegar bath is. After it starts to clean them up, you can really see the hardness line in the bit.
Then you know how much life is left in it.

 

[Czed]

I have this old Kelly Hand Made going in the bath next.

Nice they had lord knows how many stamps and product's over the decade's
I've seen several with just a sticker no stamp or painted head with a sticker on the handle.

 

[Sty57]

Yes Sir, and then add in all the different manufacturers out there just in the states. There has to be thousands of different heads out there.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Thank's I've just started getting the vintage axes I've always had them but never collected them.
You wouldn't believe what I've found lol
Many of my older friends and family friends and relatives worked at kelly axe/true temper we all call it Kelly's here they just simply brought stuff home and used or sold it.
It wasn't collectible then.
Like my friend bob said when he worked for 12 yrs they sold heads and handles next to nothing to the employees .
before they were stamped and they resold them to make money or the guys filled their lunch buckets with what would fit.
it's funny the old fellas that worked at kaiser aluminum and union carbide said the same thing about if it fit in their lunch buckets they brought it home people was real poor back then.
I know of a few guys that retired from there in the 70's i'm going to talk to them if they are still around.
I like the history of it and each old fella has a different name for each tool I've shown them lol
i found dozens of axe heads they won't sell they are some old time hoarders around here lol
I will clean the heads up i always just wore the rust off but you guy's like pretty axes.

Great story if you find the time to catch up with these old fella's you will here many a good story

Over here solar eclipses come around more often than double axes
I was looking for ages and I was drawn towards the Kelly brand I had several in my watch list , so I did get this Kelly true temper flint edge and it is well worn on top edges but it's a beauty and worth the shipping from Verona Wisconsin
Need to find some more

 

[hseII]

Here is my collection. Nothin real special though. Double bits l to r . Round Craftsman, Juniata Blue(Mann axe), kelly, kelly red warrior ( my grandfather's ) and a 3.5lb plumb the others are 4lb

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How did I know you were a Kalashnikov Fan?

 

[leadfarmer]

How did I know you were a Kalashnikov Fan?

Don't tell anybody[emoji38]

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[leadfarmer]

Anyone have one or handled one of the new reproduction hudson bay or kelly perfects several different styles the scallops seem off to me could be the photos.
Harry j. Epstein co. 50-80 dollars for most says American made.View attachment 71946 View attachment 71947

I have a new snow and nealley Hudson Bay made here in USA handle is a bit thick but 58 bucks and a good rasp fixed her right up

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[leadfarmer]

Also don't forget to look at the Husqvarna axes they are actually hults burk made in Sweden. I'll post picks here shortly

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[leadfarmer]

Here yah go

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[RI Chevy]

Real nice!​

 

[Czed]

What I really like about the vinegar bath is. After it starts to clean them up, you can really see the hardness line in the bit.
Then you know how much life is left in it.

Trying it i have 5 Kelly's soaking the cruiser reacted instantly it has the least surface rust.
The perfect number 2 is in fine shape I've got a rough hatchet and 2 useable condition double bits hopefully they clean up good.
Thanks for the tip.

 

[Czed]

Here yah go

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Nice I have limited experience with those designs .
i like them might get one
I've got a guy bringing some heads he found in a blacksmith shop he bought i'll post pics if they are interesting.

 

[Stump Shot]

I like that little Husqvarna forest axe, I take it right with me when falling trees, good enough to pound a wedge and handy when you just need to whack the one limb you missed with the saw and hate to re start it just for that.

 

[Czed]

These Kelly's are ready to mount
I like the patina the single bits never been sharpened since new it was red
The large double has little use it's in great shape.

 

[leadfarmer]

The same hults burk axe is double the money of the husky, mabe a bit prettier but thats it. Prolly the best buy out there. The counsel Velvicut is sweet but like 140 bucks reviews are good for a USA piece

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[Sty57]

Trying it i have 5 Kelly's soaking the cruiser reacted instantly it has the least surface rust.
The perfect number 2 is in fine shape I've got a rough hatchet and 2 useable condition double bits hopefully they clean up good.
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Once the rust starts to let go. Hit them with a red Scotch-Brite. Then put them back in.

 

[leadfarmer]

What is this brew you speak of? Is there a ratio to vinegar and how long u let them soak ?

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