Axe head restoration

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Axe head restoration

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Axe head restoration

Hand firmly in the air.... I'm a Scavenger!

Long story short a local house with stables (dilapidated) is up for public auction, with planning permission to demolish all buildings, this was a enough for a quick look see.... not much left of any use other than this mega axe head! it looks a bit heavy duty tree felling type of job, I'm looking to clean it up and move it on as it wont fit in my pack, more photos as it happens,

All the best "H"
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not sure why this photo hasn't attached to the original post..... ho hum!?!?
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not sure why this photo hasn't attached to the original post either..... ho hum!?!?
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Re: Axe head restoration

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Not too bad for free ;)

You've got a fairly modern all-steel 'Scandinavian' type felling axe head there.
It will be a good cutting axe due to the long taper.

Whats your plan to start ?
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hello ForgeCorvus,

1st point is to soak it in used oil for a couple of days, then taking a dull blade loosen an remove all the rust, I cant see any makers marks as yet but cleaning may reveal more information, more photos and updates as it happens,

cheers "H"
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Looks a decent size using the keys as a scale.
Whats the weight?
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One good thing is that the back of the head doesn't look like it's ever been hit with a hammer. I've seen a fair few that are really quite upset .
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Axe Porn.
Sorry I couldn't resist, I just had to show off my collection. I have no idea or excuse why I have so many. :D
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Arwen Thebard wrote: Mon Nov 05, 2018 4:48 pm Axe Porn.
Sorry I couldn't resist, I just had to show off my collection. I have no idea or excuse why I have so many. :D
You think six is a lot ?....... I really have a problem then :oops:


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You've got some nice looking steel there mate.
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Arwen Thebard wrote: Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:24 pm Looks a decent size using the keys as a scale.
Whats the weight?
its 7 lbs, whilst cleaning its beginning to show makers marks, I'm building up to a big reveal....... :lol:
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