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He's a pound dog we acquired as a young adult ball-of-fire in 2013. He's as good of a dog as we've ever had and fairly well trained. Too bad they don't last for 30 years! T-A
It followed me home (Part 2)
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In 70 miles of driving I found only one garage sale, but I wasn't disappointed: 
For the price one a nice meal and a beer I bought this Charles Parker vise and these other goodies:
The SB axe:
and the boy's axe:
The cardboard box contained this nice hand-forged (forge-welded) hook, a pin punch, and about 10 pounds of bolts, nuts, washers, lag screws, all-thread, turnbuckles, and much more! The KEEN KUTTER is slightly worn, but it will clean up nicely and does NOT need to be rehung.
Here's what I found hiding under the rust on the boy's axe:
The vise is patent dated June 30, 1854, and all the writing on it is stamped in rather than being a part of the casting:
I'm sure the carburetor on the strimmer needs to be rebuilt, buy that's no big deal. Only one sale, but it made my whole trip worth while! Thanks for watching! T-A
For the price one a nice meal and a beer I bought this Charles Parker vise and these other goodies:
The SB axe:
and the boy's axe:
The cardboard box contained this nice hand-forged (forge-welded) hook, a pin punch, and about 10 pounds of bolts, nuts, washers, lag screws, all-thread, turnbuckles, and much more! The KEEN KUTTER is slightly worn, but it will clean up nicely and does NOT need to be rehung.
Here's what I found hiding under the rust on the boy's axe:
The vise is patent dated June 30, 1854, and all the writing on it is stamped in rather than being a part of the casting:
I'm sure the carburetor on the strimmer needs to be rebuilt, buy that's no big deal. Only one sale, but it made my whole trip worth while! Thanks for watching! T-A
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My KEEN KUTTER cleaned up nicely:
There's still plenty of pitting, but the logo is clear, including "BLACK JACK". There"s slight wear on the toe, and it's obvious that I ground away significant mushrooming at the pole. BUT...there's plenty of life left in this piece that, as best as I can guess still weighs over 4lb. The haft feels great in the hand with no evidence of overstrike, although I would remove the varnish if I was going to swing it. But, I wouldn't want to damage the remaining remnants of the price tag indicating that the haft sold for four dollars and change. Regarding the grain of the haft, it's perfect...perfectly wrong! It runs exactly 90 degrees off of how it should run! I plan to enjoy keeping it as a survivor. Thanks for watching! T-A
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Another day on the trail of fine "junque":
Western USA, no-name with a carbide edge, and a Carl Schlirper "Eye Witness":
A Suracuse folder and some unbranded calipers:
And a Gambles boy's axe:
What's with this little hammer?? Cobbler's hammer? Tinsmith's? Any other ideas?
Why the acute angle between the pole and the haft?
The Gambles ARTISAN cleaned up nicely :
Thanks for watching, and happy hunting! T-A
Western USA, no-name with a carbide edge, and a Carl Schlirper "Eye Witness":
A Suracuse folder and some unbranded calipers:
And a Gambles boy's axe:
What's with this little hammer?? Cobbler's hammer? Tinsmith's? Any other ideas?
Why the acute angle between the pole and the haft?
The Gambles ARTISAN cleaned up nicely :
Thanks for watching, and happy hunting! T-A
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I helped a friend, an older woman recently widowed, sell off a shaving razor collection she and her late husband had amassed. I bought a handful of razor and this rusty hatchet. The rest I liquidated for her through an antique dealer friend of mine. I think we all three were happy with the outcome.
Unfortunately, under the rust, the hatchet is clearly marked "CHINA", much to my dismay. Oh, well...maybe it will find a home behind the seat of my pickup. We'll see how/if it will hold an edge. T-A
Unfortunately, under the rust, the hatchet is clearly marked "CHINA", much to my dismay. Oh, well...maybe it will find a home behind the seat of my pickup. We'll see how/if it will hold an edge. T-A
I have a thing for them heavier Sheffields, nice score.
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Went junquing a couple days ago:
...continued in the next thread. T-A
...continued in the next thread. T-A
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More pictures:
Picture of a deer with a symbol that means "deer", and "MADE IN CHINA":
"3 1/2" and "DP" on the Chinese head.
Broad axe back side:
Front is marked "YERKES AND PLUMB / CAST STEEL" (c. 1880). Broad axe haft is curved to keep your knuckles safe, BUT...it's mounted completely wrong. It should angle toward beveled side, not the flat side!
The cruiser appears to have its original haft. The eye is 2 1/4 inches, as it should be for a cruiser.
The Chinese SB might be from the 1970s, according to my research. It actually weighs in at 3 lb 6.2 oz.
The hammer head looks 19th century to my eye and is very loosely slid onto a totally inappropriate haft!
Thanks for watching! T-A
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Very very nice indeed. I was at my favorite knife store and about a 1/4 into my trip home i spied an antique store and said what the heck. I was with the wife so she went into her natural environment as opposed to the knife stores non natural environment.
Well i discovered a booth with maybe 40 axes. I plan on going back soon ready to google several that peaked my interest.
Well i discovered a booth with maybe 40 axes. I plan on going back soon ready to google several that peaked my interest.
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Excited to get this old Craftsman back into service soon
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This file followed me home today , not cleaned up yet.
Does anyone perhaps have any information on the maker ?.
Thanks.
Does anyone perhaps have any information on the maker ?.
Thanks.
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I am unable to zoom in with any clarity on the stamp.
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Sunday last weekend, i dipped back into picking
Instant E&S Co Collection
Connie, boys, hatchet
And an original on original handle, JMT Co with Tatem Star Fire Handle
The Score
Enjoy the rusty candy
I am.
Instant E&S Co Collection
Connie, boys, hatchet
And an original on original handle, JMT Co with Tatem Star Fire Handle
The Score
Enjoy the rusty candy
I am.
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Man that really is a good haul.
I'd even consider that Homestead Dayton to be a good score because it looks much better than the Michigan's of that era and the handle looks way nicer than I'd expect.
The daytons don't seem to be as common either.
Lots of great scores, that Homestead just stood out to me because it's noticeable and noticeably uncharacteristic of a Homestead from the era.
I'd even consider that Homestead Dayton to be a good score because it looks much better than the Michigan's of that era and the handle looks way nicer than I'd expect.
The daytons don't seem to be as common either.
Lots of great scores, that Homestead just stood out to me because it's noticeable and noticeably uncharacteristic of a Homestead from the era.