Hatchet Number 1 restoration complete

[cmthunder]

Found this old Hatchet at 1860’s homesite in Cecil County Md.
Used evaporust to remove rust. Painted with rustoleum. Found handle at a flea market for $4.00.
Painted the end and used red oak stain and BLO to finish off.

 

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[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Looks good!!!

 

[Dirty Digger Doug]

That looks real sharp.

 

[lenmac65]

Nice work. A real showpiece now.

 

[Mudflap]

Great job. Looks very nice.

 

[OhioTrevor]

That turned out terrific. Nice work!

 

[Tuberale]

Love the restored hatchet!

 

[Kray Gelder]

Nice job! Looks terrific!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome restoration, congrats!

 

[Cobradude22]

I have found one of these Hatchet heads before too. Never realized they dated back to the 1860s. Might have to give it some treatment too. Yours look great

 

[cmthunder]

Not sure how far back it dates but the house site was on map back then , now just a farm field. I have found very old items there.

 

[Cobradude22]

I’m still waiting to dig an anvil. That’s my ultimate iron treasure. Already crossed the cast iron kettle from the list.

 

[villagenut]

very nice restoration, looks sharp enough to shave with.

 

[cmthunder]

It is quite sharp.

 

[dig deeper now]

BEST one you will ever use for the intended purpose it was meant to be for.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Very nice restoration CMT, you did an amazing job!
For only $4, that's a great looking handle too.

Dave