First Try at Electrolysis Rust Removal - Old Axe Head (Date?)

[Shakakka]

Hey all!

Okay, here's my first shot at electrolysis/rust removal. My buddy and I found a whole bunch of iron at a late 1600's farm (horseshoes, tools, spikes, horse bit, etc...) Anyway, here's my initial setup. I swapped the battery charger out for a larger car battery "Jump N' Carry" charger, because this one had an internal fuse that kept tripping off:



I decided to try first on this old axe head. Worked pretty good! Took about 30-35 hours total. Here are the results, before and after:



I slathered this thing in Crisco and baked the axe head at 450 degrees for 45 minutes when finished. It smells delicious!

Anyway, although the farm is ancient, I have no clue how old it is. If anyone is an axe/relic expert, I'd be thrilled to know what you think.

Thanks in advance!

 

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[G.A.P.metal]

nice job !

 

[TheOculus]

That is awesome!

 

[GA_Boy]

When you post pictures please include something to reference it to. $ bill, ruler, coin, etc.
That is a nice axe but I can't tell what size it is.
Marvin
I found this one for $450.00.

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[sawmill man]

I can tell you that yours has been used for a felling wedge . you did a pretty good job on cleaning.