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Is this worth getting? https://www.smkw.com/marbles-outdoor-axe-20-in-handle
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Is this worth getting? https://www.smkw.com/marbles-outdoor-axe-20-in-handle View Quote I have seen some good reviews on them. They are not a stainless steel. I think Wranglerstar did a review. I would bet it's decent. I think they are made by Condor for Marbles but I'm not sure. Condor rocks! Great....now I want one! Lol! ETA: I tried to add one to my cart to see shipping but it wouldn't let me. |
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Liking this thread OP. Will post up my 2 Wetterlings when I get a chance.
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My newest pickup, a condor michigan axe. 1.5 pound head, and came with a 26" handle, although it was advertised as being 18, i think. I chopped it down to 19". Still have to do some edge work, and hope i don't screw it up. |
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/62064/IMG-20170123-221544-132514.JPG My newest pickup, a condor michigan axe. 1.5 pound head, and came with a 26" handle, although it was advertised as being 18, i think. I chopped it down to 19". Still have to do some edge work, and hope i don't screw it up. View Quote It's like a saddle axe now. Condor makes great stuff. I am looking forward to your observations after using it. I wonder if the cheeks are thick like my Greenland Pattern axe? |
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They don't seem overly thick to me, but I'm definitely a newbie in the axe world. A saddle axe was definitely what I was going for!
I'll try to get some better photos of the head later today for you. |
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Nessmuk really liked what he called the "double barrel axe".
One side sharpened for green soft wood, the other for harder/more seasoned wood. I prefer a pole but, each style has its benefits. |
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He also listed "deer bones" among the uses for the thicker-edged side of his pocket axe. I've been re-reading his book, as well as Kephart's. Great information in those old tomes.
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He also listed "deer bones" among the uses for the thicker-edged side of his pocket axe. I've been re-reading his book, as well as Kephart's. Great information in those old tomes. View Quote Had Kephart's Camp Cookery out last night. I think, in a lot of ways, the old ways are best. I've read and have both Nessmuk and Kephart's woodcraft/camping books and thoroughly enjoy them. Also would recommend Foxfire 1-3 at least. There's another Kephart book he wrote about living in Appalachia. Can't remember the exact title but I'm sure it'd come up on google. It wasn't as much about info as just entertainment. |
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Our Southern Highlanders is an excellent book. Highly recommend it.
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Is it a big deal if the head is a few degrees off center? I had to remove a fair amount of material from the new handle.
Also, anyone know if any manufacturers that only stamped "U.S.A." on the left side along the poll? |
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Is it a big deal if the head is a few degrees off center? I had to remove a fair amount of material from the new handle. Also, anyone know if any manufacturers that only stamped "U.S.A." on the left side along the poll? View Quote I actually have a few very nice axe heads with a slight twist in the bit and they chop fine. Pictured are always helpful. |
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Do you apply anything to the finish post BLO? The hickory seems kinda not grippy. I rubbed a wax candle into my hammer and I wasn't impressed.
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Do you apply anything to the finish post BLO? The hickory seems kinda not grippy. I rubbed a wax candle into my hammer and I wasn't impressed. View Quote The shape is what makes it stay in your hand. I keep my handles smooth as silk to avoid blisters as it works around in your hand. Believe it or not, wet handles are grippier with BLO than dry ones. I rework the handle shape to avoid the need for more grippiness. |
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Bat, have you ever made a video or guide to how you sharpen on your grinder? I have a 1x40 and a 2x40 grinder, but I still need to find a beater project on to use as a test subject.
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Bat, have you ever made a video or guide to how you sharpen on your grinder? I have a 1x40 and a 2x40 grinder, but I still need to find a beater project on to use as a test subject. View Quote I don't think I would like being in a video. Too fugly. I use the slack of belt and regulate the basic edge shape with more or less pressure. Too much pressure and angle will make a heavy convex. Light pressure and flatter hold will yield a shallow convex. |
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THAT'S why I've never run into you at any of the local gun shows. I was always looking for a Tom Selleck look-alike. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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Too fugly. THAT'S why I've never run into you at any of the local gun shows. I was always looking for a Tom Selleck look-alike. |
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Thanks for this awesome thread Batman! I've learned a lot and have been inspired to fix up this old axe that I acquired a few years ago. Do you know anything about Valley axes? It says "VALLEY AXE -112" and has no other markings. The handle is 15", the head is 5.5" long, 2 1/8" tall where the handle attaches and 3.5" tall at the blade. I don't have a way of measuring the weight besides getting on the bathroom scale with it and subtracting my weight. I think the handle may need replaced because it is missing a chunk of wood where it is attached. Maybe a slightly longer one would be good. http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss300/Vincens/IMG_1536.jpg http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss300/Vincens/IMG_1537.jpg http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss300/Vincens/IMG_1539.jpg View Quote That looks like a great little axe. I would sand up the handle and treat with several coats of boiled linseed oil. Remember to wipe off the excess after 5 to 10 minutes. |
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I posted this in the other thread in GD, but I felt my further questions are probably better off over here...
I have this hatchet... Attached File I'm definitely wanting to rehang it since it seems to have moved, although its not loose at all. I don't have an accurate way to weigh the thing. I believe that this is a True Temper Woodsman. Regardless, I think I want to try an 18" or 20" handle. I'm local to TN Hickory and could pop down there one day, but they don't list anything that short on their website (unless I just missed it). I like the Wetterlings 20" that batman posted, is this the same handle and would it work (or be made to work)? https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/replacement-axe-handles/new-2-W-Axe-24H?node=4210 |
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I posted this in the other thread in GD, but I felt my further questions are probably better off over here... I have this hatchet... http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/120301/image-169118.JPG I'm definitely wanting to rehang it since it seems to have moved, although its not loose at all. I don't have an accurate way to weigh the thing. I believe that this is a True Temper Woodsman. Regardless, I think I want to try an 18" or 20" handle. I'm local to TN Hickory and could pop down there one day, but they don't list anything that short on their website (unless I just missed it). I like the Wetterlings 20" that batman posted, is this the same handle and would it work (or be made to work)? https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/replacement-axe-handles/new-2-W-Axe-24H?node=4210 View Quote |
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Batmanacw what kind of abrasive pads do you recommend for obtaining the finish that you get on these?
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Batmanacw what kind of abrasive pads do you recommend for obtaining the finish that you get on these? View Quote |
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When I clicked, I knew this thread would be full of awesome. My maul, and hand axe are pretty unremarkable.
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I tried to put it on a 16" handle but I just couldn't. It's way to nice to saddle with mediocrity. It needed to live on a 24" handle where it can reach higher head speed and perform the way it should. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/20170115_212711_zps9x03jgpu.jpg This is the 1.75 lb head waiting on the 20" Wetterlings handle. This is as I received it. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/_3-2_zpsznk4fulv.jpg This is the same head next to the above Wetterlings. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/20170114_222419_zps5nhuko42.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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16" When in doubt go as long as realistic compatible with whatever head weight your working with. 9 times out of 10 a couple inches more on/vs traditional handle length, with hatchets and small forest axe type sizes give you a little more versatility. "Hatchets" aside I tend to enjoy small axes around the 20" length, give or take a couple. My current user and favorite is my Council Tool Hudson Bay. About 26" overall with 23" of "usable" handle. Borderline packable but a great bushcraft/ trap line axe none the less. I tried to put it on a 16" handle but I just couldn't. It's way to nice to saddle with mediocrity. It needed to live on a 24" handle where it can reach higher head speed and perform the way it should. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/20170115_212711_zps9x03jgpu.jpg This is the 1.75 lb head waiting on the 20" Wetterlings handle. This is as I received it. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/_3-2_zpsznk4fulv.jpg This is the same head next to the above Wetterlings. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/20170114_222419_zps5nhuko42.jpg I had dropped a 10" Locust tree in my back yard last week and I wanted to buck it to length with several different axes so I could get a chance to use as many as I could. Today was the day to get this little beauty out and put it to work. This is what I my first swing looked like. This was a nice smooth swing and not a lot of force at all. That branch is about 6" thick and I'm almost 1/3 of the way through in one swing. I didn't count the swings but I would guess it was around 10. I took the other branch off too. You can see how deep the cuts were. 1.5 lbs on a 24" handle with an over all weight of 2 lb 5 oz. It feels as light as it sounds but it cuts like a much bigger axe. It limbs like a dream. 1.5" thick branches come off with single smooth strokes. I have to say that 1.5 lbs on 24" might be my favorite combination. ETA: I did have a very, very slight edge roll about 1/4" wide. I did my normal sub 1 minute sharpening job I always use after I profile the edge and it completely removed it without trouble. |
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I have to say.. I'm not a fan of the 16" handle. It feels a little unstable one handed. Maybe the bit is too heavy
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Unknown weight/unknown manufacturer "USA" hatchet found in a boy scout sheath.
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I've been looking for a nice 1 1/2 lb axe head for a few weeks. It seems that they go for pretty big money on Ebay and I've never seen one in the wild. I finally decided I would have to pay to play and found a really nice one on ebay for the second highest price I've ever paid for a used axe head. I paid $40 for this Americanax head. It's in really nice condition with only a bit of cleaning up to do around the pole. The over all shape of the head and the high centerline combined with the very graceful lines makes this one of the prettiest heads I've bought so far. There will be no polishing or bluing on this one. It's perfect just the way it is. I can't wait to see it in person. The company was bought in 1921 by Kelly so it must be atleast that old. http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/s-l1600_zpsbexd3hon.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/s-l1600-1_zpsxfv04hy9.jpg http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i307/batmanacw/gear/s-l1600-3_zpssz4fxtqy.jpg Now I just have to decide what handle I want to put it on. I was thinking about a nice Link boy's axe handle I have ready to go, but I could easily put it on one of the 24" Beavertooth handles I have coming. I might try to shorten the boys axe handle a bit and end up around 26". I haven't decided yet! View Quote |
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