What did you rehang today?

Agent_H · Mar 26, 2018

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

Agent_H said:
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.

rjdankert said:
similar to this do you think?

Ratchet-Strap Cant Hook

". . .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

Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Maine20 · Mar 26, 2018

Gambles Artisan 3.5 pound. Octagon 34 inch handle, started as a fat 36 inch hardware store handle. Flattened the side and front/back with a draw knife then used a rasp from there. Smoothed everything by scraping with a knife.

Anyone know what the stamped numbers letter codes are on these axes? I have seen similar stamps on several gambles heads.

Maine20 · Mar 26, 2018

Head has eye ridges, 3 each side directly across from each other. Still some work to do on the edge.

Hickory n steel · Mar 26, 2018

Maine20 said:
Head has eye ridges, 3 each side directly across from each other. Still some work to do on the edge.

Likely means it's a Kelly woodslasher axe stamped for Gamble's.

Maine20 · Mar 26, 2018

Hickory n steel said:
Likely means it's a Kelly woodslasher axe stamped for Gamble's.

That’s what I was thinking. I have a woodslasher with ridges. The ridge pattern is different but otherwise it’s similar.

jblyttle · Mar 26, 2018

Maine20 said:
Gambles Artisan 3.5 pound. Octagon 34 inch handle, started as a fat 36 inch hardware store handle. Flattened the side and front/back with a draw knife then used a rasp from there. Smoothed everything by scraping with a knife.

Anyone know what the stamped numbers letter codes are on these axes? I have seen similar stamps on several gambles heads.

That's a winner.

Square_peg · Mar 26, 2018

Agent_H said:
Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

It's a modification. They had a need and made what works. And I have not doubt it met their needs.

And BTW, for those who aren't familiar with the brand, "di" stand for Dixie Industries. They survived supplying logging equipment to the Southern logging industry. And their parent company is well diversified.

Square_peg · Mar 26, 2018

Maine20 said:
Gambles Artisan 3.5 pound. Octagon 34 inch handle, started as a fat 36 inch hardware store handle. Flattened the side and front/back with a draw knife then used a rasp from there. Smoothed everything by scraping with a knife.

Anyone know what the stamped numbers letter codes are on these axes? I have seen similar stamps on several gambles heads.

That's great! That's exactly what people should be doing with re-hangs. I like the crisp lines and the attention to details, like not leaving a Quasimoto hump under the poll.

Square_peg · Mar 26, 2018

Hickory n steel said:
Likely means it's a Kelly woodslasher axe stamped for Gamble's.

No, it means it's likely a Kelly/ True Temper product. It could be a Woodslasher or it could be something higher end like the equivalent of a Flint Edge or Perfect. My recollection is that the Artisan was a premium line. It's more likely akin to a Flint Edge.

jake pogg · Mar 26, 2018

Agent_H said:
Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Never seen the like...But somehow doubt that it's factory.(nice 1/4" high-tensile chain+hook).

Peavey offers Such a monstrous level ratio that often people use it for other stuff.
Something like that can be used to bind a load down(to pull a chain tight),or to drag something,by getting a purchase with the spike,and pulling on the handle...
Also may somehow be used in chainsaw-winching stuff about.That chain and hook look awfully like a tailing chain for winch...
(sorry..could've just said "i dunno"

Hickory n steel · Mar 26, 2018

Square_peg said:
No, it means it's likely a Kelly/ True Temper product. It could be a Woodslasher or it could be something higher end like the equivalent of a Flint Edge or Perfect. My recollection is that the Artisan was a premium line. It's more likely akin to a Flint Edge.

Thanks for the correction, I knew this pointed to Kelly at least.

300Six · Mar 27, 2018

Agent_H said:
Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Interesting gizmo! This arrangement looks to have been adapted from a conventional Peavy. Typically a 'tow-type' chain has a hook that will slip over and secure to any link to allow adjustment for circumference.

Miller '72 · Mar 27, 2018

Agent_H said:
Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

Chain.Cant.Di by Agent Hierarchy, on Flickr

The Peavey catalog does not offer such a device. I just happen to have already sent away for the catalog and it came today :thumbsup:

It does have quite a few things you might need or want

And yes...axes too..C.Tool

There are several more pages and just as interesting...including replacement handles, parts etc...

phantomknives · Mar 27, 2018

man if you guys like peaveys this much, i would DEFINITELY not wat h the new episode of forged in fire

Miller '72 · Mar 27, 2018

phantomknives said:
man if you guys like peaveys this much, i would DEFINITELY not wat h the new episode of forged in fire

Now I have to look up a t.v. show...

What's "forged in fire"?

junkenstien · Mar 27, 2018

Dixie industries makes the toughest ratcheting turnbuckles,seen them bent all kind of ways and never break.

phantomknives · Mar 27, 2018

Miller '72 said:
Now I have to look up a t.v. show...
What's "forged in fire"?

competetive bladesmithing

Brian Rust · Mar 31, 2018

Hung this “FrankinKelly” on a 24” handle. This is an experiment at this point. Seeing if the length will be a useful tool or not. If not I will put a full length handle on it.

Also, I am still working on the edges. Because of the awkward grinding of the splitting side it will take a while. It seems like whoever did this new a little about exes because it did have two separate grinds and they shortened the splitting side. I’m sure they had some kind of need for it I just don’t know what.... ideas?

Miller '72 · Apr 5, 2018

Found a little time today and zeroed in on this...

•3lb. Swamper
•25" Adirondack
•Walnut Wedge
•4&1/8 lb. Total

1/2 quart BLO and this poor old handle is still thirsty...she soaks it up before I can put her down to dry lol!
I hammered in hickory wedges in thru the eye from the shoulder to make up the gap caused from the rehang, salvage of the handle.
I cant wait to swing away...letting her set up overnight and will give her a test run tomorrow.

-Miller

Hickory n steel · Apr 5, 2018

Miller '72 said:
Found a little time today and zeroed in on this...

•3lb. Swamper
•25" Adirondack
•Walnut Wedge
•4&1/8 lb. Total

1/2 quart BLO and this poor old handle is still thirsty...she soaks it up before I can put her down to dry lol!
I hammered in hickory wedges in thru the eye from the shoulder to make up the gap caused from the rehang, salvage of the handle.
I cant wait to swing away...letting her set up overnight and will give her a test run tomorrow.

-Miller

Way to go, looks like it should have amazing balance.