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Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14356664 12/09/19
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA J jackmountain OP Campfire Ranger
OP jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA	I've only seen them on Beans site recently.

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Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14356689 12/09/19
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana
kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou...	I probably have an original one. If you want it I’ll look. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Another ax thread kingston #14356766 12/09/19
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665 G Girlhunter Campfire Regular
Girlhunter Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665	Originally Posted by kingston Originally Posted by jackmountain 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. 'If you say the parent you were most afraid when you were a kid was your dad, you grew up in the city.'

Re: Another ax thread kingston #14356770 12/09/19
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA J jackmountain OP Campfire Ranger
OP jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA	Originally Posted by kingston I probably have an original one. If you want it I’ll look. I'd definitely be interested in one. Thanks Brian.

Re: Another ax thread Girlhunter #14356995 12/09/19
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,702 Idaho Lonny Campfire Tracker
Lonny Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,702 Idaho	Originally Posted by Girlhunter An Axe to Grind manual, good read for axe lovers. An Axe to Grind Good stuff! Thanks for "hanging" that.

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Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14357206 12/10/19
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA J jackmountain OP Campfire Ranger
OP jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,686 western VA	Now that post image is up, here are two of my favorites. The plumb needs a correct handle.

Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14357298 12/10/19
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665 G Girlhunter Campfire Regular
Girlhunter Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665	That Plumb would be fun to hang. Looks more like a Rockaway pattern. 'If you say the parent you were most afraid when you were a kid was your dad, you grew up in the city.'

Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14357399 12/10/19
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 6,457 Mountains of Central PA Terryk Campfire Tracker
Terryk Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 6,457 Mountains of Central PA	Husqvarna axes are made in Sweden by Hults Bruks I think. Anyway they are quality for the price. I like to carry the 13 inch hatchet hiking. I also have the carpenters axe, but it is a little big to carry for me. I buy them on "sale" at amazon and use my free credit card points. I sharpen them up and give them away to friends. 40 bucks shipped is a good price point. https://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-57...ative=165953&creativeASIN=B00HC077GQ https://www.awesomeaxes.com/husqvarna-carpenters-axe-review/

Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14357439 12/10/19
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,718 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna
Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,718 N. Central Florida, and Miami	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. Sam......

Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14357444 12/10/19
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665 G Girlhunter Campfire Regular
Girlhunter Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665	Oh, one a forgot. Pretty indestructible, Fiskars X15 23" axe https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Chop...Y2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= 'If you say the parent you were most afraid when you were a kid was your dad, you grew up in the city.'

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Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14357448 12/10/19
Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665 G Girlhunter Campfire Regular
Girlhunter Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665	There are just too many good old axe heads around for cheap to spend $150, or more, on an axe in my opinion. 'If you say the parent you were most afraid when you were a kid was your dad, you grew up in the city.'

Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14357551 12/10/19
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,916 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger
huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,916 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	Hey gawdammit....You're blowing my sale...grin should I drop the price to $140?

Re: Another ax thread huntsman22 #14358232 12/10/19
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Girlhunter Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665	Originally Posted by huntsman22 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. 'If you say the parent you were most afraid when you were a kid was your dad, you grew up in the city.'

Re: Another ax thread kingston #14358342 12/10/19
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 10,653 Badger State roundoak Campfire Outfitter
roundoak Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 10,653 Badger State	Originally Posted by kingston Originally Posted by jackmountain 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. You're Welcome At My Fire Anytime

Re: Another ax thread Girlhunter #14360135 12/10/19
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,131 Okanagan Falls, BC BC30cal Campfire Outfitter
BC30cal Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2007 Posts: 12,131 Okanagan Falls, BC	Originally Posted by Girlhunter 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 The most important stuff in life isn't "stuff"

Re: Another ax thread BC30cal #14361849 12/11/19
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Girlhunter Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665	Originally Posted by BC30cal Originally Posted by Girlhunter 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. 'If you say the parent you were most afraid when you were a kid was your dad, you grew up in the city.'

Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14362101 12/11/19
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 5,493 Delta Junction, Alaska VernAK Campfire Tracker
VernAK Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 5,493 Delta Junction, Alaska	I was just in the local hardware store and happened to look at axe handles after reading this thread. Holy crap!.......$$$$$$$$$$

Re: Another ax thread VernAK #14362157 12/11/19
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Girlhunter Campfire Regular G Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 665	Originally Posted by VernAK 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. 'If you say the parent you were most afraid when you were a kid was your dad, you grew up in the city.'

Re: Another ax thread jackmountain #14363479 12/12/19
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,321 south of south local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana
local_dirt Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 44,321 south of south	Originally Posted by jackmountain 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. Slaves get what they need. Free men get what they want. Rehabilitation is way overrated. Orwell wasn't wrong. GOA member disappointed NRA member 24HCF SEARCH

Re: Another ax thread Girlhunter #14363983 12/12/19
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 5,493 Delta Junction, Alaska VernAK Campfire Tracker
VernAK Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 5,493 Delta Junction, Alaska	Originally Posted by Girlhunter Originally Posted by VernAK 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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