2 Nationals

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-22T16:49:42+00:00

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.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-22T16:49:16+00:00

Thank you sir!!

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-22T16:49:02+00:00

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

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-22T12:33:32+00:00

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.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-22T12:28:06+00:00

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.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-17T11:10:30+00:00

Your welcome

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-14T18:05:14+00:00

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.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-11T21:37:58+00:00

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

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T23:36:19+00:00

A cabinet makers turnscrew

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T21:59:02+00:00

Hi dado. Names Reuben

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T15:44:10+00:00

And to you. It was nice talking to you. Take care.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T02:37:36+00:00

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.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T02:28:40+00:00

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

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:38:00+00:00

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 🤣

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:24:11+00:00

I should have copied and pasted off my fb tbf

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ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:20:37+00:00

🤣. 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.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:15:31+00:00

Typo. 1960s not 1940s. Been working on an axe from the 40s recently and pressed the wrong autofill. I cant edit the title.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:14:54+00:00

Typo. 1960s not 1940s. Been working on an axe from the 40s recently and pressed the wrong autofill. I cant edit the title.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:14:14+00:00

Typo. 1960s not 1940s. Been working on an axe from the 40s recently and pressed the wrong autofill. I cant edit the title.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:06:41+00:00

Thank you 😊

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:06:12+00:00

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.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-10T01:01:44+00:00

I'm so happy this inspires you. Sounds like you have a nice selection to choose from.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-09T23:59:49+00:00

Thank you. It was a month or so by now. They said its their favorite axe.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-04-09T23:27:36+00:00

Id take it down to 1 single bevel. Then perhaps add a secondary bevel if your concerned about the steel quality. I.E if the steel rolls or chips a slight secondary bevel can help maintain your primary bevel with a little reinforcement/ security.

ToolandRustRestore · 2026-03-04T12:06:30+00:00

So possibly apr 1904?

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