Plumb Super Scout, use it or not?

Use it or not?

  • Use it

    Votes: 4 100.0%

  • Don't use it

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    4
rockman0

rockman0

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I've been been watching the Hytest thread and it has me on the fence. I picked this one up several months back at a reasonable price, I've had my eye out for this 16" version for several years but they are bringing stupid prices. Now they are calling these 1.75 lb national pattern versions "throwing axes":rolleyes: Apparently they are popular in that sport. Original handle with a little damage, the head is a little loose, but both issues can be fixed with a fresh hang.
Thanks for your opinions.

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I would too, after I carved a straight haft and hung it. I’d offer the curved handle (and all my other curved take-offs) to somebody who likes them. I just can’t come to grips with curved hafts, never got the swing of them.

Looks like the poll might not be hardened, so I wouldn’t pound much with it.

Parker
 
As an axe thrower myself I can confirm we really do find these axes very desirable. Though I haven't seen many Super Scouts with the chamfered poll. Usually they have a full square poll.
 
scdub said:
Particularly since it’s been used already I don’t understand not using it. Kinda like not having sex with your girlfriend so the next guy will enjoy her more… ;)
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I think the other option was to sell it as opposed to use it. I know that I just paid $175 for a similar axe head that I'm going to modify into a throwing axe.

Is OP going to get $175+ worth of use from a Plumb Super Scout? Or is it worth it to him to preserve the history as is and use a vintage axe
 
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lostredneck said:
I think the other option was to sell it as opposed to use it. I know that I just paid $175 for a similar axe head that I'm going to modify into a throwing axe.

Is OP going to get $175+ worth of use from a Plumb Super Scout?
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I’m thinking that him using it won’t really change the resale value, unless he breaks something.

If it had a pristine patina or had never been used then sure, keep it nice/sell it, but this one looks pretty well used. I can’t imagine you’d lose much money by putting an edge on this and chopping up some wood, and I like to see how different tools chop, so it would be an easy decision for me to use it.
 
lostredneck said:
I think the other option was to sell it as opposed to use it. I know that I just paid $175 for a similar axe head that I'm going to modify into a throwing axe.

Is OP going to get $175+ worth of use from a Plumb Super Scout? Or is it worth it to him to preserve the history as is and use a vintage axe
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I've watched heads with mushroomed polls sell for more than 175. I'm not in nearly that deep. I assume the original handle isn't desirable to someone who will make it a throwing axe. I had users remorse after using a craftsman with original paint, the paint wore off pretty quick. Not a big financial loss on it nor would it be on this plumb but I do enjoy admiring an old tool that's survived without much use wear. I have too many users as it is but it's fun to use different heads.
scdub said:
I’m thinking that him using it won’t really change the resale value, unless he breaks something.

If it had a pristine patina or had never been used then sure, keep it nice/sell it, but this one looks pretty well used. I can’t imagine you’d lose much money by putting an edge on this and chopping up some wood, and I like to see how different tools chop, so it would be an easy decision for me to use it.
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I agree, I could bang it around, wear the paint off and still flip it for a profit. It is fun to see how different tools chop.
junkenstien said:
Think you should make another pretty handle to go with that boys axe national you did before.Still one of my favorites.
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Thanks junkenstien. I need to touch up the edge on that boys axe and take out the small cedar tree in the front yard that my wife wants gone. Making another handle is a good idea and a fun project.
 
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