Some Vintage Axe Heads Part 1

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7 жыл бұрын

I'm describing some axe heads and rambling on my opinion and taste in individual old axe heads. I plan on hafting these heads for use. What I look for in an old axe head for use. This is part 1. I apologize for the audio quality. The neighbor had a grinder going.

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@scottdunbar4898 4 жыл бұрын

I've found 2 single bit Snow&Nealley axe heads buried on my property here in Western Maine. VERY rusty but totally worth saving. Thanks for an interesting video.

@Mindokwin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I imagine S&N axes might be one of the more common brands found in Maine. Hard to find them here in Michigan.

@k9road Ай бұрын

...90 bucks, sometimes hobbies don`t come cheap...very enjoyable vid... many thanks...

@Mindokwin Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watching.

@Heirphoto 7 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back again. Really like the Maine axes as well, especially Snow and Nealley. Looking forward to more videos.

@Mindokwin 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watching the video. I hope to get more videos out.

@AppalachianWoodcraft 6 жыл бұрын

Great video

@randystrand908 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this! Great info...

@Mindokwin Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy for watching and the comment.

@craftybynature3760 5 жыл бұрын

Love it.. just subed

@tom87pate 5 жыл бұрын

Nice stuff man. I live just down the road from a guy that runs a small antique store/second-hand store and he's been selling me axes for dirt cheap. He tries to keep nicer antiques in his store so when he gets an old rusty axe (he buys stuff in lots,) he usually sells it to me for five bucks. I've gotten some real gems that are hiding under that surface rust! Two weeks ago he sold me a Plumb double-bit axe with a perfect handle for five dollars. Sorry for rambling on, but I've spent all day cleaning and sharpening axes and I stumbled across your video.

@Mindokwin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment. The local antique shops used to sell their axe heads for $5 but now most sell for $30 and up and a lot are used up junk heads. I did buy a few for $5 each at a flea market last summer so there are bargains still out there. Good luck getting those axes hafted and used.

@lancemillward2462 Жыл бұрын

sticking around to see you hanging some of these beauties

@4StringSling 5 жыл бұрын

great video more please

@Mindokwin 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, maybe I will soon.

@rickz7657 6 жыл бұрын

90 bucks that's 8 packs of cigarettes, good choice Mr.

@LeotheBarbarian 5 жыл бұрын

I have a head that i am trying to learn more about, to see if it is worth hafting, what kind of handle to use, and what I can use it for. It is a single bit axe head and I think it has an "overcoat" like you described about the first head in this video. Any help would be greatly appreciated, maybe I could put up a video about it on my account.

@rbjolly 6 жыл бұрын

Nice haul.

@Mindokwin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@snoopyismydog5695 4 жыл бұрын

and that emmerson and stevens is nice

@rjbass8081 4 жыл бұрын

Would be interested in more Axe videos-part 2, especially the US made axes of old.

@Mindokwin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I may do a couple axe videos in the future, just have been busy with other things in life.

@rjbass8081 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin yeah we all seem to have that going on. 🙂

@mariecandeias7355 3 жыл бұрын

No I didn't buy them yet. It looked to me that the shoulder were quite short for such a large pick. I really can't tell how big the eye is. I don't need 3 I just thought I'd send them to you to make a vid. They look like a heavy drop forging. Looking forward to new video from you! I subbed so don't let me down! LOL🤩

@Mindokwin 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds good, I would hold out for a smaller pickaroon, they are more handy. I'll do my best on the video.

@cabotbluegill 5 жыл бұрын

Still looking for part 2 and 3 I have the cruiser with the bars in it I did a Adirondack style 24 inch handle for it

@Mindokwin 5 жыл бұрын

I've had camera and computer problems, plus general sloth. Maybe I can get to it soon. Thanks for the comment, and the axe sounds great. That's a variation I've never tried.

@randystrand908 Жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin "General Sloth"... I know him well!! He's quite the task master, too. ; )

@ryanb1314 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you found a handle for that Beatty axe but Killinger makes beautiful 22 inch handles time to time. Love the E&S double bit. I have an E&S Pine Tree single but that’s 1935

@Mindokwin 2 жыл бұрын

I actually found a used vintage handle that fit the Beatty. It had a worn head I removed. Those E&S were some of the best ever made

@damianofrancalanci1107 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever make the next videos? This was very interesting

@Mindokwin 4 жыл бұрын

No I haven't. My camera and then the computer were giving me problems. Maybe someday I will still do it as I am still interested in axes. Thanks for watching.

@mikehamilton9101 4 жыл бұрын

i hit the like button at 20 seconds lol

@Mindokwin 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the like.

@johnwest9786 Жыл бұрын

Would love to find one of the boys axe heads like the one at 8:50. Been looking for a while now.

@Mindokwin Жыл бұрын

Keep looking, they are out there. A boys axe is about the most handy size for anything I do.

@craigbinder5560 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video I appreciate you sharing some of your knowledge have a question I found a axe head looks like your single bit but I can't find any info on it and never seen this kind of logo it's got a star before and after craftsman all uppercase then below it it says xxu maybe xxo it's about 5 lbs the back hight is 3.25 in the blade hight is 4.62 length is 7.75 and the width around the eye is 1.5 if anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate it i looked everywhere and no luck went to craftsman and looked up the forge code and closes I found was xx witch is foster but no xxu or xxo on any list I could find

@Mindokwin 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what the xxu is. I know the Craftsman logo was Sears and the stars were part of the logo. That's all I know. Good luck finding out what it means. Thanks for the kind words and watching the video.

@craigbinder5560 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin thank ya

@cbr600rrturbo Жыл бұрын

I just bought a mann jersey knot klipper is say 32 on it would that be the year?

@Mindokwin Жыл бұрын

No that is the weight. 32 would be 3 1/2 pounds. Probably is a big 3 and small 2. 31 would be 3 1/4 pounds, 33 would be 3 3/4 pounds.

@cbr600rrturbo Жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin you are exactly right big 3 small 2, thanks for your wisdom sir

@QueenLiliTheRed 2 жыл бұрын

My hatchet has a ZD on the very top of it any idea what it is? Its red top and wooden handle

@Mindokwin 2 жыл бұрын

No i don't know.

@tatereinke5166 2 жыл бұрын

I have an axe head that has a label that has a large capital Y and B behind two words, one word I can make out to be “very” could you help me identify who made it?

@Mindokwin 2 жыл бұрын

You may have an OVB or "Our Very Best" axe. There was a line of tools with this brand put out by a hardware wholesale firm. They put the brand on the premium best quality tools.

@mariecandeias7355 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry, if you look on eBay " vintage sooline pickaroons x3 . What's your opinion? I'm going to make handles for all, keep 1 and send you 2. You can haft them and make a KZfaq video. Have a give away if you wish. ( It's been awhile since you made a video. Don't want you to slack off) lol🤭👍

@Mindokwin 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know. Shipping is a lot on those. The trouble with the railroad pickaroons is they are heavy because they use them with heavy rail ties.Did you buy them already? I think regular pickaroons are lighter. I appreciate the offer but I'm set on picaroons. I will try to make a video soon anyway. I have an idea for one that might be good. I'm looking at the nice E&S double bit in this video.

@Donnybrook10 6 жыл бұрын

check out Plane Collector channel on YT...he restores old hand tools and shows you how to make a burred scraper which will remove surface rust and paint etc without disturbing the patina.

@Mindokwin 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I will do that.

@donaldatkinson7937 3 жыл бұрын

I found a axe head that is stamped USA on one side and looks like CB inside a rectangle on other side any ideas?

@Mindokwin 3 жыл бұрын

No I don't know. If it was Ct then I would gues Council Tool. Probably it is a good axe though.

@donaldatkinson7937 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin well I knew it couldn't be very old, in too good of shape, and had not been used much, no scratches or dings. The way USA was stamped looked like council so next morning looked again and wasn't CB but C13 fall of 2013 3.5 lbs called company to confirm, put a new handle on it and hit it with the file and I will put it to use.

@Mindokwin 3 жыл бұрын

@@donaldatkinson7937 Should be good. Not that many axe companies left in the US, so Council was a good guess.

@QueenLiliTheRed 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin mine has ZD on it, any guesses? Its a hatchet

@Mindokwin 2 жыл бұрын

@@QueenLiliTheRed No I don't know. But I think I have seen one in the past. I bet it is a nice axe though.

@CHAD-RYAN 2 жыл бұрын

Any idea on what that 4th axe is? Ive got one and cant find any info on it.

@Mindokwin 2 жыл бұрын

No I don't know who made it. I think early 20th century just because of the forging and weight number stamped in the center but just a guess. It's a nice one though, more beautiful than many.

@CHAD-RYAN 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin thank you. Ill keep looking, if you dont have anything to do you could try reseaching it as well to help lol. The beveling is unique enough to spot

@CHAD-RYAN 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin after some sanding i was able to find some fine etching letters just below the spine, i cant make out what it says but i think it says "something wood something CO" A quarter inch below that it says SUPERIOR CAST STEEL

@Mindokwin 2 жыл бұрын

@@CHAD-RYAN Interesting. More research is needed it looks like.

@CHAD-RYAN 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin ive been searching non stop since i last messaged you. Theres a few superior cast steel axes, but i cant find anything on the words above. Robet Mann and william mann made some superior axes as well. Ive been looking through archives tho. Anyways ill let yoy mnow what i find. If i find anything else.

@snoopyismydog5695 4 жыл бұрын

hi, what did u do with that beatty

@Mindokwin 4 жыл бұрын

Still have the Beatty. Looking for the right handle, it has an unusual eye. I probably need to carve a handle.

@snoopyismydog5695 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin i would love to own both the beatty and emerson and stevens

@Mindokwin 4 жыл бұрын

@@snoopyismydog5695 I'm not interested in selling them at this time. They are nice axes. Thanks for your interest. Keep checking ebay, that's where I bought those.

@snoopyismydog5695 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mindokwin unfollowed, just kidding, enjoy them they are nice

@user-vi1yy6be3s 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 15 hatchets an axe heads some are belknap an all have name but there very old. Do you want to buy mine

@Mindokwin 4 жыл бұрын

No thanks, I have plenty already'.

@mariecandeias7355 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jerry. A KZfaq video you might like.. Pioneer Axe By: Peter Vogt Take care Mike

@Mindokwin 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, great video I've watched a few times.

@raritica8409 6 жыл бұрын

I got gifted an old Wetterlings hatchet Hudson's bay shape. About 2 pounds. With the stamp 1/3 the way down from the blade.

@Mindokwin 6 жыл бұрын

Wetterlings are good axes.

@raritica8409 6 жыл бұрын

Mindokwin what's the difference between Swedish axe works and a wetterlings? just curious

@Mindokwin 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know about Swedish Axe Works. Wetterlings is made in Sweden. The company was bought by the owner of Gransfors Bruks. Just last year they decided to eliminate the Wetterlings brand and make Gransfors Bruks axes at the old Wetterlings factory. So maybe Wetterlings will be a valuable collector item someday. Anyway they made nice axes.

@timmason2556 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'll give 220 on the dimond eye if u wanna sell her

@Mindokwin 3 жыл бұрын

No thanks, keeping it for a while.

@josephphelps5696 8 ай бұрын

And the auctioneer rattles on& on !Do I hear $300.00. Ahhhhhh sold to that Saskatchewan Canadian guy wearing that flannel red bush shirt & the Hudson Bay Jacket!!! Ha. Ha.