It followed me home (Part 2)

[Square_peg]

This is true. On the other hand, you'll be swinging it very close to your feet, something to consider if it fails.

I agree with Fmont in that if you choose to use it you should at least trace the pattern first. Modern versions aren't so nicely curved.

Maybe Bob has the full page of that Sesquatchie ad that shows Indian Fire at the bottom of the page as the lowest grade. I think I could dig it up from my desktop.

I found that file on my hard drive and uploaded it to my server.

The whole 12-page catalog is here:

cedarriverforge.com/Photo-index/axephotos/Sesquatchie/Sequatchie Handle Grades.pdf

Staining and fire treating were ways to hide the flaws in the lowest grade handles. This is why I always steer clear of fire treated handles.

 

[Square_peg]

Incidentally, the Sesquatchie plant is still in operation, currently owned by Seymour/Link. I've seen some nice Link handles lately that I suspect are coming out of that plant.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/S...5cc509!8m2!3d35.1155452!4d-85.5943531!5m1!1e4

 

[Hickory n steel]

Key hanger, yes but metal.

Key hanger, or the worlds coolest keychain ?

 

[npace]

Picked up a few things at the auction yesterday. No axes unfortunately. They had a Keen Kutter single bit with probably an original haft but it was bent from leaning against a wall for so long. The bit looked like the previous owner used it to split rocks it was in very rough shape and had a pretty severe bend in the heel as well. It went for more than I was willing to spend on it. It didn’t say keen Kutter it just said Simmons so I don’t know what time period it would have been from. Here’s some pics of the haul. I was pretty happy to find the nos plumb handle.

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

awesome stuff N npace !

 

[Miller '72]

Greag haul N npace

Who makes the machete?

I really like that mitre saw!

 

[Fmont]

OMG they're docking the tail of the f****** terrier. I didn't notice that. lol

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

OMG they're docking the tail of the f****** terrier. I didn't notice that. lol

Right?!? But he “won’t feel it”.

 

[Miller '72]

Right?!? But he “won’t feel it”.

I feel it lol

 

[FLINT77]

Right?!? But he “won’t feel it”.

nope. won't feel a thing

because the keen kutter is SOO sharp

 

[Fmont]

Of all the things they could advertise an axe being used for. >.<

Why wouldn't they use a dock saw? lol

 

[Miller '72]

I had some connie cash burning a hole in my pocket

And with the money i saved, 2 in one box, picked up a cruiser no one seemed to want.

 

[npace]

awesome stuff N npace !

Thank you!

 

[npace]

Greag haul N npace

Who makes the machete?

I really like that mitre saw!

The machete is Ontario knife co made in USA. I paid 50 cents for the mitre box. Amazingly all the parts were there. Just need to find a back saw now.

 

[garry3]

I found that file on my hard drive and uploaded it to my server.

The whole 12-page catalog is here:

cedarriverforge.com/Photo-index/axephotos/Sesquatchie/Sequatchie Handle Grades.pdf

Staining and fire treating were ways to hide the flaws in the lowest grade handles. This is why I always steer clear of fire treated handles.

More...http://hickoryhandle.blogspot.com/

 

[rjdankert]

More...http://hickoryhandle.blogspot.com/

Terrific resource.


Bob

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

In a timely manner I landed one of those Mohawk handles also!
I had intended it for this other Scout Leader axe but after hanging the first one on a 19” haft I’m thinking it really wants to be on a 24”
Whoever had this scout filed the bit and really thinning out the cheeks significantly compared to the other. I didn’t capture a good shot of them next to each other that really shows how much thinner it is.

 

[garry3]

In a timely manner I landed one of those Mohawk handles also!
I had intended it for this other Scout Leader axe but after hanging the first one on a 19” haft I’m thinking it really wants to be on a 24”
Whoever had this scout filed the bit and really thinning out the cheeks significantly compared to the other. I didn’t capture a good shot of them next to each other that really shows how much thinner it is.

Dang them scout leaders are nice! Where have they been all my life? Plumbs? How heavy?

 

[ithinkverydeeply]

Dang them scout leaders are nice! Where have they been all my life? Plumbs? How heavy?

2.5lbs. They were made by Vaughan c.1930’s I think. The cool thing about them is the round hammer formed into the poll.

I have some photos of a real clean one here somewhere that really shows off the hammer..

 

[Miller '72]

In a timely manner I landed one of those Mohawk handles also!
I had intended it for this other Scout Leader axe but after hanging the first one on a 19” haft I’m thinking it really wants to be on a 24”
Whoever had this scout filed the bit and really thinning out the cheeks significantly compared to the other. I didn’t capture a good shot of them next to each other that really shows how much thinner it is.

Since i was made aware of that "built in" hammer in the pole of the Vaughan Scout Leader...it had to be revolutionary, breaking away from the pack like that.
I can imagine the general and marketed user looked at and either liked and appreciated the concept or dismissed it as new fangled and grabbed the Plumb or Collins.

I can't wait to see your craftsmanship...when you do hang and maybe make some leather beauty to protect and compliment.