Ax Head #2 - Another Apple Cider Vinegar Success

[Valley Ranger]

I previously posted about restoring rusty ax heads using only apple cider vinegar. See: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,452329.0.html
On this one, I tried electrolysis first, but finished w/the apple cider vinegar. Either process would have worked. This one also required some heavy wire brushing and work with a Dremel to remove all the rust. I then treated this one with some 3 in 1 penetrating oil. The first one is, I believe quite a bit older than the one below and its hanging for display. But as soon as I put an edge on the one shown here, she's going back into service on my wood pile. Both ax heads were recently dug on a farmstead dating to the mid 1700's. I have one more I found there that I'll eventually get to.

 

[Valley Ranger]

That came out great!
I'll have to try that method. Thanks for the post & info.
Congrats,
MM

Thanks MM.

 

[highnam]

Hey Stonewall, Have you received that book with axe head markings? If so I would appreciate a look for the "7" marking. Also, what was the stuff you used to seal the cleaned iron?

 

[Valley Ranger]

Hey Stonewall, Have you received that book with axe head markings? If so I would appreciate a look for the "7" marking. Also, what was the stuff you used to seal the cleaned iron?

Hey Highman. I used a product called "Rust Converter" by a company known as "Total Solutions" to convert and seal the rust on the inside part of the ax. I could only find it online. Refresh my memory about the 7 marking. I did get the book on the axes.

 

[highnam]

I just posted a double bit that I restored using your methods. The axe has a number 7 stamped in the middle right of the axe. Does your book cover markings similar to the one I have? Thanks again.

 

[lost hunter]

good job