What a find Meek!
Yankee Josh, your need for something sharp was contagious. After tinkering around a bit. I set out in search of "something sharp" as you put it. I found this Lincoln Axe. I've never seen one before. But the etching was great. I had to bring it home.
Well with your luck I'd keep looking.... Haha. Normally I find axes all over the place but I've been so busy working I haven't had much time to look. Your Lincoln axe is one of a select few I'd buy regardless of condition just to have the stamp. Nice find man!
Yankee Josh, your need for something sharp was contagious. After tinkering around a bit. I set out in search of "something sharp" as you put it. I found this Lincoln Axe. I've never seen one before. But the etching was great. I had to bring it home.
I don't mind at all. Up until tonight I had a very strict rule to not pay more than $5. That is half the fun for me, finding a deal and having it turn out to be a treasure. I found it in an antique store. Which under normal circumstances I would not buy an axe in an antique store. But this guy was laying face down with a $20.00 tag on it. When I flipped it over and saw the emboss (I think that is hat it is called?) I was sold without even knowing what it was. A quick google search on the way home lead me to A. Tredway and Sons. Very lucky find indeed. Any idea what length handle I should start looking for? It is barely 9" across. I included a pic of it next to a single bit Kelly and they are about the same. So I didn't know if I should look for like a cruiser length handle? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Yes, I found an old article that gave a rundown of all the dates the company changed names. So do you think they ran these again at a later date? Or is it safe to assume that since it is an A. Tredway that it is for sure locked into the pre 1929 range?
My current fit of jealous rage prevents me from giving a thoughtful answer about the handle length.
I'm having a hard time finding sharp things all of a sudden. It's disappointing! It's been a week since I bought an axe and withdrawals will start soon.
I found a couple neat things however. I'm especially pleased with the first item.
TONS of items in there. Haven't found a copyright date but roughly 1910? The best pages;
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And this book is quite neat too. Lots of interesting facts and good photos. I'll post some if relevant or cool enough.
And a small saw set. No marks on it save the number 6.
Luckily I had several small washers and a wing nut that fit the threads on the anvil.
Man I can't wait to find another axe!
I believe it’s between 1908 & 1929
Great haul, really great items. How wide is that chisel?
I also would not mind seeing more of this wrench right here...
It's cool for sure and want to see how it works
Diamond Wrench Co. Monkey(or buggy) wrench. Patent nov 1880 & oct 16, 83
IMG_20190811_194143 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
The Dictionary of American Hand Tools is an incredible reference, over 4,500 images, in print and readily available.That's great!
I love your reference print out or catalog!
Thank you...now to come across one here in the wild
Interested in that db haft! 32"? Perhaps we could combine shipping if we come to terms with that other item? I'm still very interested in that too!
( needs a little repair gluing to the fawns foot )
