What did you rehang today?

Never seen that. Is there a hook on the end of the chain?

They do have a hook at the end of the chain but it is too large to fit into the links’ holes. I didn’t notice anything specific that it would connect to on the housing. The hook is large enough grab the chain to “cinch up” after you wrap it around something you want to move I guess.

They have been the same place for years-I’ll grab a photo next time I’m there.
 
I guess to wrap your log instead of biting into it?

similar to this do you think?

Ratchet-Strap Cant Hook

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". . .for turning fiberglass, concrete, metal and wood poles during installation."
https://www.jharlen.com/p-10805-hastings-fiberglass-handled-ratchet-strap-cant-hook.aspx


Bob
 
I got bored with all the nasty, cold weather we've been having around here so I thought I'd hang an axe.

I've had these Flint Edge heads laying around for awhile.

A Link handle I picked up at an auction last summer. It was almost as thick as a mattock handle, but had a really small swell. I originally intended to hang a Pulaski on it, but oh well, I thinned it WAY down, and left the scrapped finish instead of doing any sanding.

Used a wire wheel to remove the paint remnants, and rust. The head cleaned up really nice.

I had to slide the head way down on the shoulder of that handle to get the bottom of the eye completely sealed off. The sassafras wedge has been fit to the eye, and marked as to kerf depth, and ready to drive.

I cut the excess tongue and wedge off yesterday, and recessed the wedge this afternoon. I also applied, and let it soak up some BLO turpentine mixture whilst sitting there in the vice.

All finished, and as good as new!
 
I got bored with all the nasty, cold weather we've been having around here so I thought I'd hang an axe.

I've had these Flint Edge heads laying around for awhile.

A Link handle I picked up at an auction last summer. It was almost as thick as a mattock handle, but had a really small swell. I originally intended to hang a Pulaski on it, but oh well, I thinned it WAY down, and left the scrapped finish instead of doing any sanding.

Used a wire wheel to remove the paint remnants, and rust. The head cleaned up really nice.

I had to slide the head way down on the shoulder of that handle to get the bottom of the eye completely sealed off. The sassafras wedge has been fit to the eye, and marked as to kerf depth, and ready to drive.

I cut the excess tongue and wedge off yesterday, and recessed the wedge this afternoon. I also applied, and let it soak up some BLO turpentine mixture whilst sitting there in the vice.

All finished, and as good as new!

Very nice! The photos are great as well - thank you :thumbsup:
 
I got bored with all the nasty, cold weather we've been having around here so I thought I'd hang an axe.

I've had these Flint Edge heads laying around for awhile.

A Link handle I picked up at an auction last summer. It was almost as thick as a mattock handle, but had a really small swell. I originally intended to hang a Pulaski on it, but oh well, I thinned it WAY down, and left the scrapped finish instead of doing any sanding.

Used a wire wheel to remove the paint remnants, and rust. The head cleaned up really nice.

I had to slide the head way down on the shoulder of that handle to get the bottom of the eye completely sealed off. The sassafras wedge has been fit to the eye, and marked as to kerf depth, and ready to drive.

I cut the excess tongue and wedge off yesterday, and recessed the wedge this afternoon. I also applied, and let it soak up some BLO turpentine mixture whilst sitting there in the vice.

All finished, and as good as new!
Very nice, and a classic western there.

Really makes me wish I had something to hang.

Oh well, at least I'll be handling a shovel tomorrow which im going to need in a few weeks or so.
 
Around here you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a peavey. Lots of them around at estate sales and antique stores. And they are still in stores, too. The top one in this photo was made by American Logging Tool Co.

The bottom-most peavey-like creature in the top photo is one of these "log-stand" thangs(a misbegotten idea,in my opinion).It had that T-shaped stand attached to those ears,and is meant to get the log off the ground and act as a half-a-saw-buck,of sorts....

If you guys only knew what bottomless,blackest envy you engender in my bad brain,with all this peavey-porn...(those old handles,dear lord...:(...

But if truth be known,peavey is a tool of the devil if ever there was one.The leverage ratio that it generates is Scary,and it's not hard to get in trouble using one.
One needs to really watch it with a peavey....Some real potential for an injury,especially when working with stacked logs.

But they're also indispensable.In many ways.One of the less common ones,practically nothing but a peavey will get a hung tree the rest of the way down.(Of course i work with conifers only,the branches all point down).But it's incredible how big a tree one can roll/slide/worry off of another one,really impressive.Very high possibility to get clobbered,and/or break the handle when the tree finally goes...But it is such a hazard to someone else,to leave a hung tree...like setting a trap.

Of course in Theory they're used by two people simultaneously,one maintaining a grip at all times while the other repositions,et c.But,whoever works like that,by the book...
So,as you acquire these lovely peaveys,practice your high-jumps,and other exotic Evasive maneuvers!:)
 
The bottom-most peavey-like creature in the top photo is one of these "log-stand" thangs(a misbegotten idea,in my opinion).It had that T-shaped stand attached to those ears,and is meant to get the log off the ground and act as a half-a-saw-buck,of sorts....

Thanks for that, Jake. That hadn't dawned on me yet. I may have to reproduce a tee for this one. I have a home made log lifter that sees occasional use. Handt tool.

If you guys only knew what bottomless,blackest envy you engender in my bad brain,with all this peavey-porn...(those old handles,dear lord...:(...

I love finding solid old handles like those. New peavey handles are $60 in my local hardware store and lack the character of these old handles.

Here's a deal for someone.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612316_200612316
 
Thanks for that, Jake. That hadn't dawned on me yet. I may have to reproduce a tee for this one. I have a home made log lifter that sees occasional use. Handt tool.

Here's a deal for someone.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612316_200612316

If you have any, I would like to see a picture or two of your home made log lifter :thumbsup::cool:

The bottom-most peavey-like creature in the top photo is one of these "log-stand" thangs(a misbegotten idea,in my opinion).It had that T-shaped stand attached to those ears,and is meant to get the log off the ground and act as a half-a-saw-buck,of sorts....

If you guys only knew what bottomless,blackest envy you engender in my bad brain,with all this peavey-porn...(those old handles,dear lord...:(...

But if truth be known,peavey is a tool of the devil if ever there was one.The leverage ratio that it generates is Scary,and it's not hard to get in trouble using one.
One needs to really watch it with a peavey....Some real potential for an injury,especially when working with stacked logs.

But they're also indispensable.In many ways.One of the less common ones,practically nothing but a peavey will get a hung tree the rest of the way down.(Of course i work with conifers only,the branches all point down).But it's incredible how big a tree one can roll/slide/worry off of another one,really impressive.Very high possibility to get clobbered,and/or break the handle when the tree finally goes...But it is such a hazard to someone else,to leave a hung tree...like setting a trap.

Of course in Theory they're used by two people simultaneously,one maintaining a grip at all times while the other repositions,et c.But,whoever works like that,by the book...
So,as you acquire these lovely peaveys,practice your high-jumps,and other exotic Evasive maneuvers!:)

I agree. This Peavey and Can't Dog / Hook porn is getting the better of me too.
I need one, one...but two, maybe three will be necessary to cover all bases;)
I have been on the fence over a few options laid at my feet for a song and fear I may sing that song for the whole batch:cool:

I have been careful in the past when using Peavey's on the farm and can attest to the danger.
Working fast like bull is not safe, even at 17...especially at 17 :eek:
 




Found a nice thin straight link handle at my local hardware store and decided it was time to hang that old shapleigh’s Blue diamond. I need to do some more work on the edge but I can just tell from the file work I have already done it will hold an amazing edge. I was impressed with link this time. I had to thin out the swell at the shoulder a bit because it would have stuck out passed the ax head. Other than that it was a nice thin handle! Thanks for looking!
 
It's pretty crude. The pipe is from some old truck racks. I just forged the hook and the clamp ring. I can adjust it for larger or smaller logs by raising or lowering the clamp ring.

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Thanks, Thats great.
I am thinking of a frame I can build to roll logs up and on my trailer over the wheel well. Build a break on the opposite side, roll the logs up, over and on.
The trailer sits low, the wheel is the obstacle but not bad.
 
I hung this no-name Hudson Bay today. The head was in good shape and the file said it was hard so I kept this one for myself. It's a 2-1/4 pound head (2.23 after filing).

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It's hung on one of a pair of Tennessee Hickory boys axe handles I picked up last year. The handles both had really nice wood and grain but as is typical for TH they came fat as a bat. I thinned one for this hang. The thinned haft weighs 386g. The un-thinned haft weighs 563g.! I shaved off about 31% off this haft!
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I hung this no-name Hudson Bay today. The head was in good shape and the file said it was hard so I kept this one for myself. It's a 2-1/4 pound head (2.23 after filing).
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It's hung on one of a pair of Tennessee Hickory boys axe handles I picked up last year. The handles both had really nice wood and grain but as is typical for TH they came fat as a bat. I thinned one for this hang. The thinned haft weighs 386g. The un-thinned haft weighs 563g.! I shaved off about 31% off this haft!
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Hmm, never seen a no-name HB before.
Sure looks like a quality head, I would definitely never suspect it to be a cheapo import based on looks.

You definitely hung it well too.
 
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