Colonial axe cleaned up plus a question

[Bill D. (VA)]

Just finished running my recently found axe through electrolysis, and it came out pretty nice. Even looks like there's evidence of 2 maker's marks although they're illegible.

While on the subject of axes, does anyone know of a really good reference book for ID'ing all the various types of colonial axes (like trade, hewing, polling, broad, etc)? I've never been able to come across one that fully suits my needs, and would like to add one to my library. Thanks!

 

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[DownNDirty]

Very nice axe and preservation Bill

 

[Valley Ranger]

Just finished running my recently found axe through electrolysis, and it came out pretty nice. Even looks like there's evidence of 2 maker's marks although they're illegible.

While on the subject of axes, does anyone know of a really good reference book for ID'ing all the various types of colonial axes (like trade, hewing, polling, broad, etc)? I've never been able to come across one that fully suits my needs, and would like to add one to my library. Thanks!

Nice job Bill. Are you familiar with the works of Eric Sloane? His book, "A Museum of Early American Tools" is, though not comprehensive, a great resource.

 

[Valley Ranger]

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

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Thanks a bunch Richard - I appreciate the assistance.

 

[Iron Patch]

You have the Neumann book?

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

You have the Neumann book?

As a matter of fact I do. Totally forgot about that - thanks for the reminder.

 

[Ahab8]

That's a great result buddy. Really nice.

 

[Iron Patch]

As a matter of fact I do. Totally forgot about that - thanks for the reminder.

I suspected you likely had it.

 

[trapperart]

Nice job congrats

 

[Mzjavert]

Simply spectacular.

 

[OutdoorAdv]

That thing is amazing Bill and it looks ancient. That is such a cool style of axe head. I hope to pull some iron that old one day. Great job on the preservation.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Nice work with the preservation Bill, turned out great

 

[Scrappy]

Beautiful job! Put a handle on that today and it would still slice through wood.

 

[against the wind]

Really nice job,,
When I get to Pennsylvania, I have to set up an Electrolysis Tank.

 

[metalev4]

Well done Bill. Excellent restoration, it looks great.