Vintage Axe Head Kentucky or North Carlolina Pattern 3 lb 7 oz. The Fort Meigs does not have the thin blade profile like the forged Gransfors Bruks. Restored older Spotted Gum Fiddle Back Handle.
They seem to be much more prevalent in the east than out west. But yes, it looks like a nice axe head!!! Being the sort of individual who likes to find a good deal, I was feeling like I hit the jackpot last Summer when I found a beat up Plumb 3/4 boy's axe for $3 and a Craftsman hand axe for $2 at local garage sales. Once I have the head cleaned up I use cold blue to blue the head and protect it in the future. With certain patterns even more valuable. Years went by and the Norlund road in various pickups and camper vans and always gave good service when called upon, then on one trip we were camped at a camp ground at the head of the Bay and I left my little axe firmly planted in my wood pile, when my wife and I returned from the camp store my axe was gone, someone must have needed it more than me. A lot of axe purchases are for collecting's sake alone, or maybe retail therapy or over accessorizing. It is a branding hammer used for stamping logs. WaGuns.org - View topic - Axes. It s the chainsaws that can get tricky. I picked it up today and it is a identical match.
So I bought a cabin this summer. Several online and offline stores will be delighted to show you some vintage axes. Collectable, TROJAN rabbit trap setter / axe. Why are norlund axes so expensive to live. Maybe if they made it little bit thicker, It would be perfect. The one I have was given to me by my father and was purchased when he was a kid (he is 65 now). Some heads had markings on one side while other were marked with different impressions on both sides. Kelly vintage axe brand stands out among all other vintage axe brands.
LOT OF x 2 MDM CAMPING FOREST AXE VIKING TOMAHAWK HATCHET HUNTING HAMBER AXEs. I'm a lawyer, but have not offered you legal advice. The best wedge pounding axe I've ever used is a 5 pound Hults Bruks- Stroh ax. And the Plumb ended up being sharp enough to shave a sleeping mouse! People that needed an axe to live carried that pattern in canoes for hundreds of years for a reason.
I suggest you compare your typical HBC axe with the justly famous Gransfors axes from Sweden. You may not edit your posts. Damaged Eye and Poll. Not sure which wedges you reference, but the wedge closest to the butt or poll is the correct way to install a wedge. Ways to Maintain Your Axe. It's waiting for me to love it up a little and dress it in fresh hickory. Expensive axes are worth a lot and will be devalued by the clumsy use they will often see in amateur hands. I'm not immune to the romantic appeal of some traditional pieces of gear, but given that you may well need you axe to keep warm and it is a potentially dangerous tool I'd stay away from the HBC axe. He's on his way to becoming a bona fide bushcrafter! Trends In Vintage Axe Restoration And Collecting. A larger axe cannot be held as comfortably in this manner. P. s. There have been several threads about axes here with much useful information!
If you look at the pics you can see that it originally was painted a metallic blue. 02/24/2013 12:54PM (Thread Older Than 3 Years). You probably desire to own one or a few; however, you do not want to return home and regret leaving the mall with a vintage axe that is not worth your time and energy.
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Join in the costume contest for dogs at 5:30 and the costume contest for kids at 6:00. With Jack–O'–Lantern contest & for the brave — the Tower of Terror. Two sessions beginning at 11:30a & 2:00p include an activity pool & play structure, floating pumpkins, spooky music, an inflatable obstacle course, and Halloween themed activities in and out of the pool! LAKE FOREST: OCT. 22: 4th Annual Tricks & Treats Pup Costume Event. 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Orange Treats In The Streets. Costume contest & more at Board & Brew. Legend of the Death Tree*. Every five years, The Festival of the Arts Laguna Beach hosts the annual Pageant of the Monsters. Discovery CubePresents: Pumpkin Palooza. N. Euclid and Santa Ana Freeway, Anaheim, CA.
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Grandma's House of Hope annual Safe Harvest event offers a safe alternative to trick or treating on Halloween for low-income families living in Anaheim motels. Fall Family Festival. Oct. 1, 2, 7-9, 14, 15, 21-23, 28-31; 7-11PM. Hosted by Fullerton Museum. Downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street. Terror On Laura Street*. Halloween Events in Orange County. 11131 Ticonderoga Drive, Los Alamitos. Events are not guaranteed. LOCATIONS: Spooky Treat Trolley Stops: 3:30pm-4:00pm Pines Park, 34941 Camino Capistrano. Don't miss this spectacle when it comes around. Merchants for treats throughout the Towne Centre. October 29-31; 7PM -10PM. Anaheim Garden Walk. When darkness sets in, the park crawls with monsters and zombies, and features mazes, scare zones, shows and experiences.
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Oct. 30 1-10PM; Oct. 31 7-9PM. Kids can't get enough of the bounce houses, inflatable slides, games and creepy critters. Spooky Treat Trolley. Costume contests, family entertainment, carnival. Disneyland Park & California Adventure.
50 – Includes 3 hours of unlimited beer tastings and live performances plus access to the After Party. Event Details | City of Orange, CA Library. The walks are offered year-round, but it's slightly spookier when Halloween is around the corner. Hosted by the Aliso Viejo Community Association, the Fall Harvest Festival will include games, entertainment, a kid's costume parade, community booths, and trick or treating. We'll have games for the kids, hayrides, a costume parade, and a petting zoo. The Main Street Pumpkin Festival is a guest favorite packed full of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns on display.
Asylum and Period Inspired costumes are encouraged! OCT. 31: 'Cops N' Goblins' Trunk-Or-Treat & Kids' Costume Contest. Dive into the Halloween fun! Additional fun around the park includes taking a trip to the pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating at various locations, a costume contest with Snoopy and Friends, and a Dia De Los Muertos Celebration. Guests of all ages can learn about the creepy crawly critters occupying Ghost Town"s Livery Stable. Featuring multitude of such activities as train rides, hay rides, pumpkin decorating & carnival games. 1107 N. Batavia Street, Orange. Food will be available for purchase from Front Porch Pops, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and TK Burger and proceeds will benefit our neighbors at Mariners Elementary PTA to support their school.