Found a AX head today... Is it old?

[dmoss8928]

Found this Ax head at a old home place I don't think it's very old but wanted to see if someone might know a time period... Thanks guys God Bless....

 

[Chuxter]

No idea, but it sure sounds cool.

 

[Chuxter]

Looks cool lol !

 

[goldnrelics]

civil war period

 

[dmoss8928]

You really think civil war period cuz that would be awesome....

 

[ATpro5]

Mid 1800s to early 1900s. Definitely old. Nice find!!!

 

[dmoss8928]

I sure can't seem to find any info about it online... I'm going to clean it up tonight some do you guys know of a good process for cleaning?

 

[goldnrelics]

thats the one i found a long time ago same type. its dirty in that picture but i cleaned mine with a power sander, looks nice to me, but there are other options for cleaning like electrolysis under cleaning methods in the forum.

 

[dmoss8928]

Yea i was thinking electrolysis and I also just saw a video on You Tube the guy soaked the head in vinger for 12 hours and it came out looking real good....

 

[goldnrelics]

Cleaning & Preservation

 

[dmoss8928]

I found this on the web it's a Jersey style head I think. OutdoorEnvy: Time to hang an old Jersey Axe

 

[Valley Ranger]

I've had great results with apple cider vinegar. Watch my video below. The one change I would suggest is to use 3 in 1 oil or even cooking oil, to seal the axehead. It seems to work much better in keeping the rust from returning. The audio is a bit low at the beginning, so you'll need to turn your volume up a bit. Sorry about that.

 

[Valley Ranger]

I found this on the web it's a Jersey style head I think. OutdoorEnvy: Time to hang an old Jersey Axe

Great post and done right!

 

[dmoss8928]

Great post and done right!

Great video you have there....

 

[Ahab8]

ACV works great. Mid. 1800s axe head with a nice shape. I live axe heads! Just found a trade axe myself. Very nice find

 

[dmoss8928]

Dumb question prolly but whats ACV? lol

 

[Ahab8]

Not dumb at all sorry :-) Apple cider vinegar

 

[Old Dude]

I've had great results with apple cider vinegar. Watch my video below. The one change I would suggest is to use 3 in 1 oil or even cooking oil, to seal the axehead. It seems to work much better in keeping the rust from returning. The audio is a bit low at the beginning, so you'll need to turn your volume up a bit. Sorry about that.

I really like the quote by Eric Sloane you start the video with. A very nice and poetic observation. I saw you also include a shot of a pamphlet by him with one of the axes. Is this the gentleman you spoke of as being a local restoration expert? Great video and very informative. Perfect ending!