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Man, the area you are in seem to always have bumper crops! I am curious who the maker is of the folding pruner?
Camillus NY USA, it has a brass liner lock.Man, the area you are in seem to always have bumper crops! I am curious who the maker is of the folding pruner?
I have that same thing of BLO, it's good stuff from what i can tellEstate sale this morning. Glad to find some old school linseed oil
You have been busy!As a result of storm Isaias...
Some white oak has followed me home
Mann True American
Here is the 2nd load...and headed back today for the 3rd and 4th loads. Should about do it after that.
August in CT
I jokingly said the other day to a couple buddies, "now that I finally have a paper label, they are going to flock to me"!Josh-You really are an axe magnet. You found another beauty! Have my eyes gone bad? The helve looks like it is 3½ feet long?
Was it part of somebody's axe collection? Never used Fireman Axe in private hands;that is just unusual.I jokingly said the other day to a couple buddies, "now that I finally have a paper label, they are going to flock to me"!
So yes please! If I can be a magnet for evil women, debt and injuries at least I can attract some good shit too!
Thank you man, I appreciate that. It's actually a 35" helve. It does look quite long in the pictures and I'm not sure why. The head is quite large at 12-1/4" X 5-1/8" bit. So you'd think that would make even a long helve appear diminutive. I know it looks a lot nicer in person! Thx again sir!
I believe it was. And not just anyone's either! I'll have to call the guy and ask him, but he bought a lot of items from David Rockefeller's estate. So I think it's quite likely that it was out on their private island all these years. I'll find out for sure though and let you know.Was it part of somebody axe collection? Never used Fireman Axe in private hands;that is just unusual.
You may not be wealthy in the same terms as the Rockfellers, but, with all that sharp steel you have you will have a hellofva estate sale! :^)My father used to work on Bartlett's island as a grounds keeper. They were good people to work for. I actually met Mr. Rockefeller (sr.) on 3 separate occasions. He was very nice and affable. Also sincere which surprised me. You'd think all that money would really change someone. But I'm polar opposite of wealthy so what would I know about it!
I suppose you are right! I've been able to acquire some nice ones over time. . Thanks!You may not be wealthy in the same terms as the Rockfellers, but, with all that sharp steel you have you will have a hellofva estate sale! :^)
Miller that's some amazing white oak man! I must admit my envy! We don't have any here, and it's hard to find too in the sizes I need for making helves.
But my find in the wild yesterday kind of makes up fot it a bit.
I found one of the nicest and most valuable axe I own yesterday in the wild. It's ridiculous! To say I'm happy would be a grievous understatement!
Check this dayum thing out guys!
A 6lb (over 7lbs with the helve) paper label Warren Axe & Tool fire axe!
I've calmed down a little. Paid next to nothing for it, which is the best part! I've never even seen one this nice! I very gently oiled it, and now the front looks painted again like the back. The stamps are clear and legible and all rust has been stopped but not removed. I'll share some better photos when I get a chance.
$20 at the local flea markets this morning:
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SUPER BANKO, MADE IN SWEDEN weighs 1lb 2-3oz w/out haft, my best guess. I've been looking for a hatchet that small for while now.
Thanks for watching. T-A