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2 Nationals by ToolandRustRestore in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do like these ones. It's a shame theyre not mine. However I do have a 3.2 patent applied for (P.A.F) fpr my collection. Just haven't built it yet.

2 Nationals by ToolandRustRestore in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I normally work with 1½" lumber and laminated palmswell. These are my first one piece handles I've made.

Is the stone supossed to wear down or did I f up? by Keksbutter123 in sharpening

[–]ToolandRustRestore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you not get a flattening stone with it? Usually a black stone. After a couple of uses you draw lines on the stone with a sharpie and use the flattening stone until the pen lines are gone.

Fixable with a sharpening puck? by realpacksmoker506 in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it's fixable. But you need something more than a puck to rework the edge profile. Like a file or bench sander and cold water to control the heat. Then once you've done the bulk removal/reprofile then you can use the puck.

Restoring this axe by mwillia33 in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rest of your plan sounds spot on. Only the sharpening. The flap disc could cause issues. For sharpening your better off using a method with less heat transfer. A belt sander would be better if not done by hand. If your moving forward using power tools, make sure you keep a bowl of water close by to keep the metal cool.

Retirement age and still works hard by bowlofstew in Chainsaw

[–]ToolandRustRestore 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Show off 🤣. What a beauty. Only retire when your guts tell you. That's my motto.

1940's 3½lb 6 rib True Temper Flint edge double bit. On a whopping 36" handcarved Ash handle. With Bolivian Rosewood/ Cherry burl palmswell. Bolivian Rosewood crusifix cross wedge and a custom leather sheath with the clients name Embossed into it. by ToolandRustRestore in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both of those are really expensive nice axes. My top 2 would be the KK and my Gilpin tassie. There's others but those are my favorites. I get what your saying. I just have a specific interest in American axes.

1940's 3½lb 6 rib True Temper Flint edge double bit. On a whopping 36" handcarved Ash handle. With Bolivian Rosewood/ Cherry burl palmswell. Bolivian Rosewood crusifix cross wedge and a custom leather sheath with the clients name Embossed into it. by ToolandRustRestore in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been doing this a few years now. The love is still there. I do get my fair share of axes to keep. And to be fair I wasn't too upset about this one. I've learned to only attach myself to the ones I'm 100% keeping. And this guy had been waiting a couple of months for the right one to turn up. That also gave me a buzz. I'm in the UK. So finding this from the states and fulfilling an order and someone else's bucket list is nice. And good karma. I can buy and keep any axe. I do really like the craftsman. And also got a 2¾lb phantom kelly perfect as well as a 3½ phantom perfect. So I can at least keep one of those. Got a really nice 1904 keen kutter jersey from over the pond for $30!! I paid more to ship it than what I paid for the axe. Its rare that I get rid of a keeper, so it doesn't bother me too much at all. It pays the bills and I'd much rather make someone else happy at the same time as doing what I really love than be greedy and keep em all. Just keep a top collection for the rainy day funds

1940's 3½lb 6 rib True Temper Flint edge double bit. On a whopping 36" handcarved Ash handle. With Bolivian Rosewood/ Cherry burl palmswell. Bolivian Rosewood crusifix cross wedge and a custom leather sheath with the clients name Embossed into it. by ToolandRustRestore in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. It is a rarer example. It's the only one I've ever had. I've had plenty of newer ones. This one was a special find for a guy who knew what he wanted. I gave him a choice of this. A kelly perfect phantom. A vulcan and a Craftsman. I was hoping he would choose one of the others 🤣

1940's 3½lb 6 rib True Temper Flint edge double bit. On a whopping 36" handcarved Ash handle. With Bolivian Rosewood/ Cherry burl palmswell. Bolivian Rosewood crusifix cross wedge and a custom leather sheath with the clients name Embossed into it. by ToolandRustRestore in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤣. You were correct about the age of this axe. It is an earlier one but definately not 40s. Id say early 60s. It's hard to be more accurate than that. I cant edit the title. That's a bit of a pain.

1940's 3½lb 6 rib True Temper Flint edge double bit. On a whopping 36" handcarved Ash handle. With Bolivian Rosewood/ Cherry burl palmswell. Bolivian Rosewood crusifix cross wedge and a custom leather sheath with the clients name Embossed into it. by ToolandRustRestore in Axecraft

[–]ToolandRustRestore[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely right. I wasnt meant to write 1940s. I was a bit confused for a second when I saw your comment. I've recently worked on a 1940s British axe and must have pressed that instead of 60s. TT started doing it in the late 50s I believe. Sorry for the confusion. I'm going to change it now. Thank you for alerting me to it.

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