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Vintage Axe Questions.. I need advice

Started by scottyc, September 25, 2013, 01:49:47 PM

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scottyc

Thanks, I start with a wire brush to get the rust off then 100 grit sand papper, 250,600,800.1000 and 2500 girt finished with green jewlers polish. I enjoy the work but i am investing in a grinder with a polishing wheel
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pappy19

Any of the old Marbles axes or hatchets are some of the best USA made ever. Most problems are the replacement handles, as the Marbles had a much different interior design and therefore, much harder to replace. I have 2 hatchets that need handles, but hard to find. Marble steel is also hard to beat. Even Randall Made Knives used a Marbles hatchet head on a few of their very rare Randall hatchets. That should tell you something.

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scottyc

I picked up Marbels hatchet a few eeks back at a flea market, The handle is in good shape, I'll post a pic when i start working on it, I'm starting on one of my 2 man saws this week, Looking forward to seeing how it comes out
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Wagaige75

Hi guys I'm new to axe collecting and recently got my first beauty.  She is a 6lb elwell I also bought a 7 1/2 lb elwell but not here yet and a 6lb Whitehouse yes I'm guilty for liking the looks of the English axe. I am also starting a restore on my 3lb plumb what's your guys thoughts on best way to refinish the steel and what do you coat them with to protect them

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Kbeitz

I got a couple of old broadhead axes.
Collector and builder of many things.
Love machine shop work
and Wood work shop work
And now a saw mill work

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Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Wagaige75!
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