I picked this one up today at an antique co-op shop. Bridgeport Boy Scout hatchet. So, what now? I get a file and reprofile it? Looks like I just bought myself a new project!
Hi, it appears I have the exact same hatchet. My hatchet has U.S PAT 1.830.663 MADE IN USA written on the right side of it. the has BRIDGEPORT HDWE MFG CORP. BRIDGEPORT CONN USA on it. So my question is if you knew what year it was from. i couldnt find much about it on the internet. thank you very much.
Mine is painted red and has a rubber handle where the wood is. Head and handle shaft identical to the one pictured. Purchased new in 1959. Still with my basement tools, I primarily use it now for yard work, chopping up tree stumps.
Wish i could find some replacement scales for mine. I have several i am restoring. Bought a band saw to cut out scales but cant figure how replicate that groove to seat it in the steel handle.
Wish i could find some replacement scales for mine. I have several i am restoring. Bought a band saw to cut out scales but cant figure how replicate that groove to seat it in the steel handle.
You could dab some ink on the metal and put a paper on it, giving you a template.
Other method, put a pice of paper on the metal handle and trace it with a pencil. Cut out your template, transfer to wood and carve it with carving tools.
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