SHOW ME YOUR AXES

[stihl sawing]

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

Zoo City Sawz

could be.

 

[racerjohnbf]

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.

I've already got a handle waiting for it as soon as I get time to work on it.

 

[Sty57]

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No No No
That's the one he used when building Abraham Lincoln's boyhood cabin.

That is a nice axe you got there.

 

[bryanr2]

No No No
That's the one he used when building Abraham Lincoln's boyhood cabin.

That is a nice axe you got there.

somebody say Lincoln?

 

[skip sail]

Heres my Arvika 5 star,dont know much about it,except its at least 30 years old,maybe more
Anyone know these axes?

 

[mdavlee]

Never seen one before. Looks like a nice long flat to drive wedges.

 

[bryanr2]

Heres my Arvika 5 star,dont know much about it,except its at least 30 years old,maybe more
Anyone know these axes?
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Never seen one before. Looks like a nice long flat to drive wedges.

I have. That axe is on my short list. You can buy new at http://bigbeartools.com/store/#!/La...acing-Axe-Pattern/p/28337916/category=6903540.

 

[old guy]

I was told many years ago to never drive wedges with a single bit ax as the impact tends to spread the eye open & loosen the handle, course all we had was steel wedges then.

John

 

[Ronaldo]

I was told many years ago to never drive wedges with a single bit ax as the impact tends to spread the eye open & loosen the handle, course all we had was steel wedges then.

John

Driving steel is, for sure, not a good idea as you said. I'm sure mdavlee was referring to plastic felling wedges.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Elwell no6 felling axe made in the UK Elwell no5 this is my favourite but I've been using it as a wedge too many times I ark welded this on 20yrs ago

 

[Ronaldo]

Elwell no6 felling axe made in the UK View attachment 13048 View attachment 13050 Elwell no5 this is my favourite but I've been using it as a wedge too many times I ark welded this on 20yrs ago View attachment 13052 View attachment 13053

I really like the shape and design of that one!!!!

 

[TundraRider]

Has anyone tried one of these yet? I just picked one up and have not had a chance to try it yet. I really dig the concept though, axe/bow saw with blade storage in the handle.

 

[ajschainsaws]

That is a nice new design what brand is it

 

[TundraRider]

That is a nice new design what brand is it

Zippo. I will be able to offer a yay or nay on it soon. I am hoping it is good.

 

[Isaac]

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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Nice Kelly Perfect. My avatar is actually one that I repaired. I traded a guy a splitting wedge for it. He didn't know what he had. Still needs a handle

 

[Likesaws]

Nice axes what is the best way to clean an old rusty axe head, have a few I want to rehang.

 

[Isaac]

Nice axes what is the best way to clean an old rusty axe head, have a few I want to rehang.

I use a 90 degree air die grinder with a paint prep disc. It's basically scotch brite that goes on a grinder. I use this because I like to keep some of the patina. If you want it clean down to bare metal, they make sandpaper discs for the same attachment. The reason for the die grinder, is it doesn't get hot enough to ruin the temper in the metal.

 

[Likesaws]

I use a 90 degree air die grinder with a paint prep disc. It's basically scotch brite that goes on a grinder. I use this because I like to keep some of the patina. If you want it clean down to bare metal, they make sandpaper discs for the same attachment. The reason for the die grinder, is it doesn't get hot enough to ruin the temper in the metal.

Ok I have on of those that fits electric grinders. I'll try that. Is there some sort of cleaning solution anyone uses?
Thanks

 

[Isaac]

Ok I have on of those that fits electric grinders. I'll try that. Is there some sort of cleaning solution anyone uses?
Thanks

Elbow grease lol

 

[Isaac]

Elbow grease lol

I do use ballistol on the finished product. Prevents rust and also works great on the handle. Any kind of varnish or clear coat is a bad idea.