Restored axe head...the Stonewall way

[highnam]

I was inspired by Mr. Stonewall to try his method of axe head restoration. This double bit was in the best shape of the axe heads I have found in a turn of the century logging camp. This is the only axe head I have found that has a marking as well...a number "7" on the middle right side of the axe. I am thrilled with the results, now its time to go handle shopping.
Don't give up on the axe heads out there.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Nice resto!

 

[lost hunter]

wtg

 

[Reverend B*IKE*]

nice job!
Could you post the link to mr Stonewall method he used?
thanks

 

[RFrady]

Wow, these axe head restoration posts make me regret the axe heads I have gotten rid of. Nice job.

 

[highnam]

nice job!
Could you post the link to mr Stonewall method he used?
thanks

I still haven't figured out how to post a link on here yet, but the method I used was in a post, axe head restoration-video, posted to too long ago by Old Stonewall. Looking back at his posts this is a method he obtained by research so I shouldn't have called it the Stonewall way. Good luck, hope to see other axe head restorations.

 

[Valley Ranger]

nice job!
Could you post the link to mr Stonewall method he used?
thanks

Here's the original post: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,452329.0.html

Here's the one with the video: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,453996.msg3215904.html#msg3215904

 

[Valley Ranger]

Nice job Highnam! Very similar to mine. I looked in a couple of the reference books I had and didn't see any marking like that. Sorry. I'll keep looking though. I'm glad it worked well for you - keep it up!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Here's where I learned about the process: http://thesharpenedaxe.blogspot.com/2011/03/bmatts-double-bit-axe-restoration-part.html

 

[kevkirki]

That is cool!!

 

[Papa Bear]

I have axe heads back in Utah just sitting there. I now have a task when I get home in June.

 

[oldsalty19]

 

[johnnyblaze]

Wow that looks great

What was the process you used?


Blaze

 

[highnam]

Wow that looks great

What was the process you used?


Blaze

I stayed true to the method old stonewall used in the posted link above, the only difference was I used white distilled vinegar, because it was what I had on hand. I soaked 5 days and then hit it with a wire brush, changed the vinegar and repeated the same process. I was amazed how little work I had to do, the vinegar really starts to penetrate after the first 5 days and for the most part the rust lifted off with no effort, even gets into the pores after ten days. Good luck blaze, interested to see your results.

 

[Valley Ranger]

Wow that looks great

What was the process you used?


Blaze

I stayed true to the method old stonewall used in the posted link above, the only difference was I used white distilled vinegar, because it was what I had on hand. I soaked 5 days and then hit it with a wire brush, changed the vinegar and repeated the same process. I was amazed how little work I had to do, the vinegar really starts to penetrate after the first 5 days and for the most part the rust lifted off with no effort, even gets into the pores after ten days. Good luck blaze, interested to see your results.

I've only used electrolysis on a limited basis, but I really thought the vinegar soaking was much easier and worked just as fast and just as good. I was quite surprised, actually.