It followed me home (Part 2)

[Hickory n steel]

the issue was i was treating it like a modern hammer, head loose? slam it on the anvil. left it out in the rain? only mild panic. i was abusing the poor guy and now its just a shop hammer. i needed a heavier hammer anyway

Makes perfect sense.

 

[jblyttle]

IMG_20170809_110025 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

[Miller '72]

IMG_20170809_110025 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

What a great cache!!!
The mining/rock hammer selection, the chisels/files, ax and hatchet...it all looks great!! Great score!

These followed me camping from home...

Hopefully headed into town today and check out the general store here near Mohawk State Forest, see if I find and treasures there!!

 

[Agent_H]

Heller 3/4” punch

Heller 3/4 punch by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Heller 3/4 punch by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Heller 3/4 punch by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

It’s a little loose – what do you do with something with the “S” wedge in it? Drop it a bit and redrive the wedge deeper?

 

[300Six]

That punch qualifies as NOS for the condition it's in! Agent H You could try dropping the head enough to whittle away the front to expose the S wedge. Otherwise you could do like most everyone else and drive in a bunch of nails and screws! JK. Old fashioned slot screws were tapered for the full length; perhaps imitating Plumb take-up screws in undersized pilot holes on either side of the S wedge is the way to go. At least those come out!.

 

[Square_peg]

Heller 3/4” punch.
It’s a little loose – what do you do with something with the “S” wedge in it? Drop it a bit and redrive the wedge deeper?

I think that's right. Just get the head lower drive the wedge a little deeper.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I think that's right. Just get the head lower drive the wedge a little deeper.

You don't think some BLO would swell it enough to do the trick ?

 

[phantomknives]

You don't think some BLO would swell it enough to do the trick ?

maybe WATCO, its danish oil with varnish mixed in. keep it away from parts you dont want varnish on

 

[jblyttle]

$287 for this lot today, $200 of that was the anvil.

IMG_20170811_142528 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20170811_142543 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

[phantomknives]

nice plumb

 

[Square_peg]

You don't think some BLO would swell it enough to do the trick ?

If you want to swell it use Swel-lock or an 80-20 mix of DPG and water.

 

[Agent_H]

nice plumb

I'm beginning to think there were a couple other makers that produced rounded lug Jerseys as well.

 

[junkenstien]

first Cleveland file co.I have found 16 inch super duty,18 delta sq.bastard

 

[Miller '72]

jblyttle that's another great picture of some great treasure you have!!!

Went down the mt from camp to the general store for a few supplies and happen to see these collecting dust by their lonesome...

 

[Hickory n steel]

jblyttle that's another great picture of some great treasure you have!!!

Went down the mt from camp to the general store for a few supplies and happen to see these collecting dust by their lonesome...

Link handles just like this are normally $6.50 out the door at my local hardware store, but if they're good examples the price you paid is probably isn't too bad.

 

[Agent_H]

Link handles just like this are normally $6.50 out the door at my local hardware store, but if they're good examples the price you paid is probably isn't too bad.

Fair retail if they are better than average at a local hardware store. Strip the lacquer, feed, and hang right - those will be great.

 

[Agent_H]

The back edges (both sides) of a dead hacksaw blade make for a mean "de-lacquerer".

Stickers too if you clear it off after each swipe.

 

[Hickory n steel]

The back edges (both sides) of a dead hacksaw blade make for a mean "de-lacquerer".

Stickers too if you clear it off after each swipe.

I normally use a good sharp knife for this, but I'm normally thinning down / reshaping my handles.
That's why I kind of like link handles when the grain is good, because they're fat clubs with room for me to shape down.

 

[Miller '72]

Thank you Hickory n Steel and AgentH!!
I welcome and appreciate your experience, opinions and advice!! That's why I love posting here.

Stripping the lacquer I can understand and handle...I will look into the threads here to search out and learn "feed" and "right hand".
It's departure day from our Cold River Camping trip... Excited to get back home and really look at the garage sale score I happened upon on the day we were leaving; clean up the Kelly registered I picked up for $1, get a good look at her and start reading up on hanging!!
Thanks again!!

 

[garry3]

The back edges (both sides) of a dead hacksaw blade make for a mean "de-lacquerer".

Stickers too if you clear it off after each swipe.

Love my scrapers. They are ancient tools and a guy can use almost anything. Here skillcult uses his SAK.