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I've only seen them on Beans site recently.
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I probably have an original one. If you want it I’ll look.
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Snow & Nealley good quality or hype? The Hudson Bay model they make is slick looking. Council 2# Hudson Bay too.
They used to be alright, but IIRC they then took production over seas. Then a couple years ago, they were bought and the new owner was restoring production in ME. This is all from fuzzy memory. I've read the heads are made someplace in the mid-west and assembled in Maine. I've not laid my hands on a newer version.
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I probably have an original one. If you want it I’ll look. I'd definitely be interested in one. Thanks Brian.
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Good stuff! Thanks for "hanging" that.
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Now that post image is up, here are two of my favorites. The plumb needs a correct handle.
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That Plumb would be fun to hang. Looks more like a Rockaway pattern.
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Either of these two Wetterlings axes would do the job. I bought the smaller one back in 2001, the 19 inch in 2009. Both have done everything I have asked of them. They are great tools in the woods for clearing downed trees off trails, making kindling, or cleaning a campsite. The smaller ax has even processed some hogs.
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There are just too many good old axe heads around for cheap to spend $150, or more, on an axe in my opinion.
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Hey gawdammit....You're blowing my sale...grin
should I drop the price to $140?
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Hey gawdammit....You're blowing my sale...grin
should I drop the price to $140? That wasn't directed your way! Yours is a quality piece.
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Snow & Nealley good quality or hype? The Hudson Bay model they make is slick looking. Council 2# Hudson Bay too.
They used to be alright, but IIRC they then took production over seas. Then a couple years ago, they were bought and the new owner was restoring production in ME. This is all from fuzzy memory. Snow & Nealley® axes are being made once again in the USA thanks to an Amish man and his sons who bought the iconic brand. Caring deeply about their work, they drop forge each blade from high carbon steel, then hand-temper, grind and finish it. The result is top notch craftsmanship you'll notice. My Snow & Nealley was bought in the late 1980's.
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There are just too many good old axe heads around for cheap to spend $150, or more, on an axe in my opinion. Girlhunter; Good evening, I trust that this finds you well and you're as ready for Christmas as you hoped to be. It would seem that axes are an affinity that crosses cultures and borders, thanks for the interesting photos and ideas on the various uses and types. In particular, I've got to agree with your thoughts that very good projects can be had for much less than $150USD, but then I seem to enjoy projects as much as axes.... We've got all sorts of "flea market" areas up here across the medicine line - typically on either Saturday or Sunday - where one can find all sorts of old used ax heads, usually in fair to good condition for very reasonable prices. For years I picked up anything that looked to be made in Sweden as well as decent US made ones. Someday I'll empty the vehicles and take some photos of the finished ones as well as some of the interesting project heads still waiting handles. Like you, I've been experimenting with longer handles on lighter heads and not only are they safer to use - further from one's own limbs, shins and such, but they're a different animal with an extra foot of handle somehow are they not? For shorter stuff, I've been playing with reshaping roofing hammers into handy little 12oiz -14oz tomahawks which cut all out of proportion to their size. It doesn't hurt that they look sorta cool too. Lastly, I've been fooling with a couple double bit axes - using them mainly for splitting and experimenting with different types of sharpening to see what works best. Anyway, it's cool to know I'm not the only ax aficionado out there! All the best to you and yours this Christmas season. Dwayne
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There are just too many good old axe heads around for cheap to spend $150, or more, on an axe in my opinion. Girlhunter; Good evening, I trust that this finds you well and you're as ready for Christmas as you hoped to be. It would seem that axes are an affinity that crosses cultures and borders, thanks for the interesting photos and ideas on the various uses and types. In particular, I've got to agree with your thoughts that very good projects can be had for much less than $150USD, but then I seem to enjoy projects as much as axes.... We've got all sorts of "flea market" areas up here across the medicine line - typically on either Saturday or Sunday - where one can find all sorts of old used ax heads, usually in fair to good condition for very reasonable prices. For years I picked up anything that looked to be made in Sweden as well as decent US made ones. Someday I'll empty the vehicles and take some photos of the finished ones as well as some of the interesting project heads still waiting handles. Like you, I've been experimenting with longer handles on lighter heads and not only are they safer to use - further from one's own limbs, shins and such, but they're a different animal with an extra foot of handle somehow are they not? For shorter stuff, I've been playing with reshaping roofing hammers into handy little 12oiz -14oz tomahawks which cut all out of proportion to their size. It doesn't hurt that they look sorta cool too. Lastly, I've been fooling with a couple double bit axes - using them mainly for splitting and experimenting with different types of sharpening to see what works best. Anyway, it's cool to know I'm not the only ax aficionado out there! All the best to you and yours this Christmas season. Dwayne Agreed on the smaller heads on a longer handle. Much under appreciated. That said, I believe axes are an 'afterthought' in today's world.
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I was just in the local hardware store and happened to look at axe handles after reading this thread.
Holy crap!.......$$$$$$$$$$
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I was just in the local hardware store and happened to look at axe handles after reading this thread.
Holy crap!.......$$$$$$$$$$ Brand? How much? The ones I get from my local guy range from $7 to $9 per.
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Something to use one handed, limbing, cutting saplings, splitting kindling, butchering, general purpose, carry on a pack or in the back of the truck. Granfors bruks, hults bruk, others? Models? Need help here, just haven't done the research to figure out what's available. Just used my Granfors a couple days ago to take out some thick mature landscaping plants in my front bed. Darn near effortless.
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I was just in the local hardware store and happened to look at axe handles after reading this thread.
Holy crap!.......$$$$$$$$$$ Brand? How much? The ones I get from my local guy range from $7 to $9 per. I'll check the brand again but prices ranged from $25 to $35......I'll have to check Sampson's in Fairbanks on my next trip.
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