r/Axecraft • • 16h ago

my haul from the last flea market of the year

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84 Upvotes

r/Axecraft • • 16h ago

I bought a thing Axe drawer

46 Upvotes

New to me cabinet. Now I got an axe drawer. Enough room for all but one.


r/Axecraft • • 5m ago

What do I have here?

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This head is full of stamps, none of which I can find anything about.

The main “stamp” looks more like multiple cold strikes with a straight chisel, along with some mystery characters above it. The bottom of the head has an “O” and I believe an “S”.

The phantom bevels make me think this head was more than just a home forge, and the edge’s temper looks legit too.

Has anyone seen a head like this and know more about it?


r/Axecraft • • 17h ago

Awkward rounds but i'll take two of they're free.

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A friend dropped off a load of cedar rounds. Some had like a half slice on the flat cut side, some were slanted to a 45 degree and I chewed through them on their sides. All of it is greatly appreciated as I heat my home with wood.


r/Axecraft • • 11h ago

Discussion Is this a crack?

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Hey all,

I just picked up this plumb rockaway on eBay, and noticed this small small separation on the lower part of the eye. Is this a crack, or just a natural part of the forging process?


r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

My 3 workhorses

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126 Upvotes

r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Shiny Thing Good Today's tip find

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Amazes me every time what people throw away


r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Shiny Thing Good Today's tip find

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6 Upvotes

Just picked this up at the local tip. Looking forward to cleaning it up.

Amazes me what people throw away almost every time.


r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Axe hanging guidance

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Hello all, I just re-hung my Hults Bruk splitting axe. It was a handle I already had here, so I thought I would give it a shot. I fully realize it’s not perfect by any means.

The wedge is cherry and obviously the handle is ash. I was curious what the best way of securing the wedge in place would be? I can absolutely cut some metal wedges if that’s the best bet. Just wasn’t certain if there were others.

Also, would adding some beeswax to fill the gaps in the front and back help with stability?

Thanks!


r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Domestic Axe Plumb Boy Scout hatchet with persimmon wood

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My first fully handmade handle, got some persimmon wood and read that it was hard and used as drumsticks and golf club heads, decided that was good enough for a hatchet handle. Just finished with danish oil and will test her tomorrow. My only concern is the persimmon is too rigid and may snap under heavy hits, but I’ll find out.

Used the old, I believe original handle as a template but went chunkier close to the head to ensure longevity. Head sits on an 1/8 in shoulder, making the shoulder at that angle was difficult to get symmetrical.


r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Marbles No 5

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Hello I bought marbles # 5 axe head at a garage sale and I’m looking to see how much it’s worth as I’m having a hard time finding info online for pricing. Any help please !


r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Domestic Axe True temper seen better days

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Got some pitting and missing a claw. Might end up cutting off the remaining claw and use the axe for something idk what though


r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Still working my way to an edge . Did get to put the ash handle the splitting test alot tougher wood than I thought it would be.

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r/Axecraft • • 1d ago

Discussion Looking to buy a heavy double bit

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I've been looking to find the heaviest double bit felling axe head I can find to put on a new 44" Puget sound style handle I ordered recently. I have an axe head but it can't be much more than 4 pounds max. I know they've made 6 pound heads and maybe even 8 but I can't find any. If anyone has one in eastern Canada and are willing to part with it let me know!


r/Axecraft • • 2d ago

Restore or just store?

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Collins 5 pound found in river mud (prob been there 50 years). This is the state of affairs after a 48 hour vinegar soak. Heavily pitted, but rings like a bell. What should we do with it?


r/Axecraft • • 3d ago

Going to an axe “gathering”

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I’m hoping some of these recently made handles will make good trading fodder


r/Axecraft • • 3d ago

advice needed Help identify age of head?

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I restored this old ax that my dad said was either my grandfather or great grandfathers. I think it’s from the mid to late 1800s but I’m curious what y’all think? And I’m wondering if the mark is one you recognize.


r/Axecraft • • 4d ago

Shiny Thing Good Axchete?

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81 Upvotes

Custom chopper I made for a game warden who has to cut down cartel grows.


r/Axecraft • • 3d ago

Identification Request Broken hatchet or axe head

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I found this metal detecting I’m wondering how old it is
Kane County Utah near the Arizona border


r/Axecraft • • 4d ago

What did I find?

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Found buried under a huge tree on MILs property. Southern California desert. House was built late 60's to early 70s. Any info would be appreciated.


r/Axecraft • • 4d ago

Marketplace haul (Aus)

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Snagged this lot for AUD$120 the other day:
Axe - Hytest
Hatchets - HB broad face, Junior, unbranded, carpenter’s
Heavy sickle - Trojan
Pickaxes - one branded but unreadable, one unbranded
Bailihook heads - one Trojan, one unbranded
Ajax edger and unbranded hoe

I’m pretty chuffed overall! Plenty of rust removal fun in my near future.


r/Axecraft • • 4d ago

The Never Ending Project

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Been..off and on..with this piece for almost 5 years..

One of those guys who got eight projects on the go

Lol


r/Axecraft • • 3d ago

Found a 2.75lb brazil something cheap axe head.

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I re-hafted it on a 21 inch handle i carved from a piece of ash and did a shou sugi ban and put a tarred twine over swing blocker whatever its called on it. Its my first time doing anything of the like, anyone have any tips for future projects? oh yeah, I roughly resharpened it, put an apple seed edge on it. looks like crap. im weak guy but i think it works well considering I can use it for about an hour before tiring.


r/Axecraft • • 4d ago

China HK head I threw on a 28”Lum handle from Whiskey River for a friend .

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A friend did some work on my little rally car build , and I built him this splitter as a gift for his help .
Came out alright for a quick build . I hope he enjoys it .


r/Axecraft • • 4d ago

Anniversary gift for some good friends.

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44 Upvotes

Mild steel wrapped eyes with 5160 bits. Jute wrapped handles impregnated with epoxy.