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vectorit · 07-04-2012, 07:01 PM

What I have is just the axe head, and I'd like to get it fitted with an authentic top line handle.

It was given to me many years ago from an old friend that was cleaning out his fathers home in Oregon after he passed away, and to ship it to me he had to unfortunately cut the handle off.

It says PLUMB and 42 on one side, with no other markings on the other side.

Any idea how old this is?

I'd like to order a new top quality handle, but I don't know who to order from and how to describe what I need. I'm hoping that same person could sell me a vintage style leather sheath to keep it safe.

Looking for suggestions on who to talk to on getting this nice old bit back into action, since I want to put it with my other vintage camping gear in my Suburban.

ETsC10 · 07-05-2012, 01:42 AM

Chris, that is sooo cool!

Can't personally help with the handle but member Windancer was
having very nice custom leather sheathes made for his knives.
You might want to PM him on that.

Looking forward to the other tool forum responses.
...these guys are GOOD!

cdowns · 07-05-2012, 11:19 AM

i'd go to a farm supply type store to look for a handle that is straight and that the end that goes in the ax is oversized// then at home shape the end on the belt sander for a very good fit/// b4 doing anything and tryin to install a handel make sure the wood is fully dried and cured

pritch · 07-08-2012, 09:24 PM

The friendly folks over at Papaw's Wrench could probably tell you all about it. Check them out here:
http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php

72chevynoob · 07-10-2012, 10:23 PM

it looks like it would take a handle like the one on our pickax
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hcs1947 · 08-25-2012, 10:01 PM

http://tennesseehickoryproducts.com/

vectorit · 08-27-2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hcs1947

http://tennesseehickoryproducts.com/

Hey thanks for the link!

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

calvin78612 · 09-07-2012, 09:44 PM

A hickory axe handle.Old timers would use a shard of glass to shave the axe handle down to fit.

ERASER5 · 09-07-2012, 11:13 PM

Vectorit, I too have an old axe. It has been handed down for a few generations. It was once owned by Abraham Lincoln. Of course the head and the handle have been replaced a few times...

It looks like a normal double bit axe. A little thinner blade than mine (the real axe that I have

), the same handle hole. A standard double bit handle should work. A pick axe handle will not even come close. Try a farm store like Rural King, Tractor Supply Company, Do-It-Right Hardware, you get the drift.

pritch · 09-10-2012, 10:29 PM

OK, I went ahead and asked over to Tool Talk and this is what they had to say:

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/i...p?topic=5748.0

I hope this helps.

vectorit · 09-10-2012, 10:44 PM

Thanks guys for checking, and the info on the above link was informative.
It answers my question, as to style or region the bit was intended.
Plus it doesn't seem like it's a antique or something special, so I am going to plan to get a nice hickory handle for it and use it.

I do know that it did come from the Puget Sound area, and was used by a logger in the 1920's and 30's.

So it's just another quality tool to add to my collection, just that this one has a little history to it.

Thanks again for all the input!

**leddzepp** · 09-10-2012, 10:57 PM

Nothing like a good piece of hickory

**leddzepp** · 09-13-2012, 12:59 PM

I guess nobody got that reference...

vectorit · 09-13-2012, 01:06 PM

I got it

I was just being the empty chair.

BossH0G · 01-01-2016, 08:55 PM

I have this old axe, ain't real sharp, but she try,s hard.

magicoolbus · 01-02-2016, 04:00 PM

Hi Chris,
Below is a link to a youtube channel, Mrpete222 or otherwise known as tubalcain. He is a retired industrial arts teacher that has some great how to's. In particular this one is on replacing hammer handles. Thought you would like it. Sorry about your spare time though, once you start watching him, he is a bit addictive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuS5hfVK4H4

vectorit · 01-02-2016, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magicoolbus

Hi Chris,
Below is a link to a youtube channel, Mrpete222 or otherwise known as tubalcain. He is a retired industrial arts teacher that has some great how to's. In particular this one is on replacing hammer handles. Thought you would like it. Sorry about your spare time though, once you start watching him, he is a bit addictive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuS5hfVK4H4

haha Thanks, I subscribed to his channel. I love channels like this, since I tend to watch a lot of you tube stuff.

07-04-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	I have this old axe What I have is just the axe head, and I'd like to get it fitted with an authentic top line handle. It was given to me many years ago from an old friend that was cleaning out his fathers home in Oregon after he passed away, and to ship it to me he had to unfortunately cut the handle off. It says PLUMB and 42 on one side, with no other markings on the other side. Any idea how old this is? I'd like to order a new top quality handle, but I don't know who to order from and how to describe what I need. I'm hoping that same person could sell me a vintage style leather sheath to keep it safe. Looking for suggestions on who to talk to on getting this nice old bit back into action, since I want to put it with my other vintage camping gear in my Suburban. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-05-2012, 01:42 AM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: I have this old axe Chris, that is sooo cool! Can't personally help with the handle but member Windancer was having very nice custom leather sheathes made for his knives. You might want to PM him on that. Looking forward to the other tool forum responses. ...these guys are GOOD! __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

07-05-2012, 11:19 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: I have this old axe i'd go to a farm supply type store to look for a handle that is straight and that the end that goes in the ax is oversized// then at home shape the end on the belt sander for a very good fit/// b4 doing anything and tryin to install a handel make sure the wood is fully dried and cured __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-08-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: I have this old axe The friendly folks over at Papaw's Wrench could probably tell you all about it. Check them out here: http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-10-2012, 10:23 PM	#5
72chevynoob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 288	Re: I have this old axe it looks like it would take a handle like the one on our pickax Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Justin 69 lwb project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558011

08-25-2012, 10:01 PM	#6
hcs1947 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Piney Flats, TN Posts: 1	Re: I have this old axe http://tennesseehickoryproducts.com/

09-07-2012, 09:44 PM	#8
calvin78612 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 803	Re: I have this old axe A hickory axe handle.Old timers would use a shard of glass to shave the axe handle down to fit. __________________ 84 step side 87 swb

09-07-2012, 11:13 PM	#9
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: I have this old axe Vectorit, I too have an old axe. It has been handed down for a few generations. It was once owned by Abraham Lincoln. Of course the head and the handle have been replaced a few times... It looks like a normal double bit axe. A little thinner blade than mine (the real axe that I have ), the same handle hole. A standard double bit handle should work. A pick axe handle will not even come close. Try a farm store like Rural King, Tractor Supply Company, Do-It-Right Hardware, you get the drift. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

09-10-2012, 10:29 PM	#10
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: I have this old axe OK, I went ahead and asked over to Tool Talk and this is what they had to say: http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/i...p?topic=5748.0 I hope this helps. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

09-10-2012, 10:44 PM	#11
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: I have this old axe Thanks guys for checking, and the info on the above link was informative. It answers my question, as to style or region the bit was intended. Plus it doesn't seem like it's a antique or something special, so I am going to plan to get a nice hickory handle for it and use it. I do know that it did come from the Puget Sound area, and was used by a logger in the 1920's and 30's. So it's just another quality tool to add to my collection, just that this one has a little history to it. Thanks again for all the input! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

09-10-2012, 10:57 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: I have this old axe Nothing like a good piece of hickory __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-13-2012, 12:59 PM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: I have this old axe I guess nobody got that reference... __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-13-2012, 01:06 PM	#14
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: I have this old axe I got it I was just being the empty chair. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

01-01-2016, 08:55 PM	#15
BossH0G Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: HixtonWI Posts: 33	Re: I have this old axe I have this old axe, ain't real sharp, but she try,s hard.

01-02-2016, 04:00 PM	#16
magicoolbus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 513	Re: I have this old axe Hi Chris, Below is a link to a youtube channel, Mrpete222 or otherwise known as tubalcain. He is a retired industrial arts teacher that has some great how to's. In particular this one is on replacing hammer handles. Thought you would like it. Sorry about your spare time though, once you start watching him, he is a bit addictive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuS5hfVK4H4 __________________ JB from AZ 1969 Chevy Sub K10 1957 Chevy 3200 1962 VW Beetle 1957 Willys CJ5



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