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Thanks Brett! It was a fun build! I think I'll be making a quick sheath and putting and edge on it so stay tuned!

@@Nsvens89 Looking forward to it.

I'm right there with you Dale. If I ever plan on using that plumb I'll definitely be swapping out the handle. But it may just stay a wall hanger as I've got others for use. For the craftsman, I do want to try steam bending and I will definitely try to save the handle. It will likely just get paired with a different head. Thanks for weighing in!!!!

Hey Ryan! Thank! It was a fun video to make. That's very interesting info about the Ohio pattern. It's definitely one I'd be up for trading. Are you on Instagram by any chance? I'm nsvensen89 over there. Shoot me a message 👍

@@Nsvens89 I’m not on social media I do have a Reddit if you’re on that? With a bunch of my axes posted as well. BlackShepherdAxe&Tool

Thank you!!! I really appreciate that. You make a good point about everyone not having the supplies to make a mask. I also lean towards it being a full package. I have considered selling some handles but am hesitant for a few reasons. Roughly shaping one up would not take that long if the buyer wanted to do the the final sanding and hang. I mostly have no idea what I would charge and if anyone would want it after the cost of shipping. It's certainly something I would consider though. I appreciate the input!!! Thank you!

Thanks Mike! I appreciate the kind words. The tools I typically use for a hang may make for an interesting quick video. You are correct. I use a heller red tang farriers rasp for the heavy removal along with a corse narex cabinet makers rasp. Then I move to the shinto rasp. And the finer rasp was a Nicholson that I dropped years ago and the tang broke off. Thus the duct tape handle. It's still cutting strong though so I'll keep using it. For the bluing it does look cool for sure! But it also protects the head from rust. The bluing itself is a form of controlled rusting. Applying the bluing creates a protective oxide layer that is more resistant to deep rusting. It's not incredibly durable, but as the bluing wears off with use, a natural patina should form underneath.

Hey Jason. Yes I'm the US. I'm in Upstate new york specifically. I'm not sure where the bidding will end. I plan on listing it as an auction and starting it for what I've paid for the head and handle. I will definitely post a video with a link to the auction when it's live.

I'll do my best to get some footage of that stuff! Thanks for the support man!👍

I appreciate that Lance! I definitely enjoy shaping them.

Thanks man!! It was a fun one! And a good workout using only the hand tools lol

Thank you Sir! I appreciate it. This was a very fun little project.

Exactly. I've watched a lot of axe videos over the years and have seen people use all kinds of stuff haha. Olive oil is definitely up there as one of the worst. When I want food safe I tend to lean towards that Mahoneys walnut oil I have.

Thanks Brett!! It may take me that long time get to all the projects I've got in mind haha

Thanks Joey! It's a solid bench that's serving me well and it's hard to say no to free lumber haha

I definitely agree! There's a time and place for grinders and polishing. I try to preserve the patina and character whenever possible though. Save the heavy grinding and polishing for fixing really damaged heads 👍

All great content creators!!! I really like Rexes approach to benches and making building a very solid one achievable. And Paul's build series on his is phenomenal. I was just talking to another buddy about how I'll go back and watch the series for fun. Definitely let me know how the axe hangers Come out!!

Put it on Everything. LOL

I should pick some up. I've really only used BLO and walnut oil. I'd be curious to try some others. And I'm right there with you! I just BLO for a ton of stuff haha

Could be a commercial lol

Thank you Sir! It's serving me well.

Thanks Corey! Killinger definitely had some nice handles when he was making them. I'm happy to have a few on the collection 👍

The main thing I collect is axes but anything that's old or interesting to me is on the table haha. It's mostly hand tools, hammers, socket chisels, saws, tape measures.... I really should research cast iron pans more. I don't have any but am always coming across them.

Thanks Kurt! I never made the connection that there are not many double bits down there! It was certainly a fun day out and gorgeous whether for it. I'm hoping to get back out to the same place for a larger show in August.

Thanks Brett!! I was very happy with the haul 👍

I appreciate your concern. Most of the time when I'm using BLO I do. When I'm using the food safe walnut oil I occasionally go without.

It certainly was!!! I'm looking forward to the even bigger show there in August! Hopefully I have some equally good finds.

I meant to write that as a reply to your question in your reply. Lol

No worries! I got the notification all the same haha. And very interesting! My larger one has a triangle shaped touch mark on the reverse side and the older square corner stamping. I also don't recall seeing any weight stamps with the square corner plumb! That's an excellent observation. I wouldn't be surprised if this one is 3lb. It feels light for sure.

I appreciate the kind words!!!! I haven't really gotten a chance to check it super super close. The red makes me suspect it's an original handle and it's wedged also. No permabond. The hang isn't great as it looks like it was rehung at some point on the same handle. I plan in pulling it apart when I clean it up. I'm definitely curious to see if I find any traces of permabond in the eye. I don't think I've ever seen a permabond rockaway though. It could be that they stopped making them prior to using permabond. I'm definitely curious on the time line of each now.

I was shocked too Joey!!! I tried very hard not to show my excitement when haggling with him haha

It definitely is a good time. I planned some vacation time in August around the show happening then so I plan in going back. Hopefully it will be as good of a score as this one was. I really need to learn more about cast iron pans because they were everywhere and I don't own any. Always another rabbit hole to go down haha

Thanks man! I'm excited to clean it up. I think the brazing will look cool with a hot oil finish. I almost bought a second one identical to this but with a intact dynamic jaw but a badly chipped anvil face. I walked though because the guy had it marked 8 bucks and when I picked it up he said 15 and then wouldn't budge. Rubbed me the wrong way but now I'm regretting not grabbing it. I could have used it as a donor for this one. Maybe if he's got a booth in August again I'll grab it. Very happy with the finds overall though.

It was definitely a fun time! That's very unfortunate about those saws. Around here I come across them very consistently. Lots of times they are pretty pitted bit occasionally I'll find one in good shape. I've got a 48 in (if I remember right) single man cross cut that I cleaned up. I've not really sharpened it yet. The one on the table in the video seemed to be in decent shape and they were asking 40 bucks. That seems to be pretty average here for them. The hunting for them is definitely part of the fun!

Thank you Sir!!! And I was trying to hide my excitement to the seller when I picked up that rockaway. I'm very curious to weight the head as it definitely feels smaller than my other plumb! I think it will cleanup great though! I'm curious does yours have any touch marks on the opposite side of the stamp?

Thank you!! I'm very excited to clean them up!

Thanks Darren! I can't pass up a good Connecticut! That rockaway was a very fun find for me though as they are considerably more rare! I will definitely make videos of cleaning them all up eventually.

It really is a neat place. I didn't go into half of the brick and mortar stores as their prices are usually higher on stuff and I wanted to focus on the outdoor vendors. I spent half a day there and was moving through the tents at a pretty good pace as I was on a time crunch. I Will hopefully have some more time during their larger August show 🤞. Very happy with the finds I got though.

I've got a 3² plumb Dayton (the one I hung in my handle shaping series) that has a really phenomenal temper. When it comes to hand filing older axes the oxide layers "patina" can be exceedingly hard! On a number of old heads once I'm through that later it's a bit more manageable. It's hard to pass up a Connie. Especially out in the wild! But the rockaway was Definitely coming home with me!!

@@Nsvens89 now, is the Rockaway named after the rockaways in NY (downstate) near me? Kind of how the Hudson Bay is the NE, Michigan is from the mid-NW, etc…don’t have one, still need a full size national and rockaway to add to the collection! Have you seen the Woodland Pro fallers axe? I see it online when I’m searching for miners axes or 28” straight handles. It’s a partial red paint modern straight up rafting pattern! Curious if you have seen those before?

Mike, I believe that to be true. I'm not sure of it was NY or NJ because I've seen it referred to as a variation of a jersey pattern but it's origen is definitely in that area. I did a little searching on that axe and it appears to be made by council tool? I've only purchased boys axes from them but am a big fan. At some point I'd love to get my hands on one of their 6lb splitting axes. They look incredibly useful in a wood pile.

Thanks Brett! I'm happy with how the project came out!

Hahaha I definitely understand. I look at way more than what finds it's way home. Thankfully my wife's very supportive of the hobby and doesn't mind all the junk I'm hoarding.... most of the time.

Haha thanks Joey. I'm sure it will come in handy for something at some point👍

I've tried usin some leather dye on handles but haven't had much luck. The color looks great but transfers to my hands still. Wood dye sounds like a better option. Cuts are never fun but definitely inevitable when playing with sharp stuff haha. Also why I'm using cut gloves in a bunch of my videos. I've been bitten a few times for sure.

I bet that would likely come out with a very similar finish. It would most certainly smell better than the 3 in 1 oil also haha

@@Nsvens89 it only takes a small amount. Wet it and pat what it doesn’t soak up off. It don’t smell horrible like asphalt 😂 But it doesn’t smell great. It shouldn’t smoke terribly ether. And will turn it coal black. Then it can be distressed with steel wool. They also make a cast iron seasoning oil. I just do it the old way

I see plenty of old cast iron pans when out looks for axes. I should pick a few up and give it a try.

@@Nsvens89 Ive got several I use. They was great grandma. They make a great pineapple upside down cake. As well as nothing fries chicken. Like cast iron.

Very nice! I love when some quality things can be passed down in the family. I've got a number of my grandfather's tools and I enjoy using them still. I'm sure your cast iron is the same 👍

Haha thanks Darren! I I'm definitely guilty as charged. It's a fun project! Especially if you find a vice for a good deal.

George!! Thank you. I'm very happy with how it came out and you're right about finding the right touch. There seemed to be a range heat that worked the best. I'm curious to try it on another larger vice in the future. -Nate

@@Nsvens89 I know a lot of guys say use linseed oil but I'm telling ya I can't stand the smell of it! Seriously though good job on that little vise . Did yours have a pin? I didn't see one when you took it apart or did I miss it? . For a little vise I had a hella time getting mine apart.

I don't mind the smell is linseed oil but I'm not sure about when it smokes haha. Mine did not have a pin and I'm honestly not sure how that brass washer was keep on there other than friction fit. Possibly hammered or pressed on but it definitely fought me and that's why I resorted to the dremel lol

Thank you Sir! I'm very happy with how it came out. I picked up a 2 in clamp on version last week that I'm already thinking about what I want to do with.

Thanks Dale! I picked up a 2in clamp on version of this vice (quick appearance in the video) I'm tempted to do a similar finish on that one! Especially since that one was broken and brazed back together forever ago. I think the brass will contrast nicely with the hot oil. If you can find these little vices for a decent price I'd grab one. They are solid!

Thanks man!!!! Much appreciated. I'm sure pleased with the end result and good call on keeping that handle original and straightening it out. I definitely would have regretted cutting it right out of the gate.

@@Nsvens89 definitely last resort

It's definitely high on the project list. I'm not sure exactly how far I'll go with it yet but have sime ideas kicking around. I will be sure to make a video of whatever I do though!

Thanks Brett! Glad you enjoyed.

@@Nsvens89 Also where do you get your pine tar? I tried some once but it was designed for veterinary purposes and not great on wood.

@brettbrown9814 I actually picked mine up at a farm supply store as it was also intended for use on horse hooves I believe. It's mixed with turpentine and boiled linseed oil to thin it out considerably.

@@Nsvens89 Thanks. Sounds similar to the one I tried. I'll thin it a bit more and try again.

@brettbrown9814 even with the turpentine this mix does take considerably longer to dry for me. The dry heat of summer helps though.

Hey, I never mind off topic! It's all axe talk 👍 there are a few different options, and some are better than others, in my opinion, and are heavily dependent on how the bit is shaped. One option is drawing a new profile and grinding the bit back (providing you have enough good steel and you keep it cool). This option keeps the bit profile but not edge geometry. If you go this route, you widen the edge a bit unless you lay the grind down more on the cheeks. Another option is grinding the heel back right match the toe but it leaves the center of the bit protruding and looking a bit off. The 3rd is to just sharpen it in place and leave it. As the axe is used and sharpened over time the bit wears back and the toe jam lessens. If the toe isn't too bad i tend to go with the first option. It it's really bad I'll go option 3 option two can look alright on some patterns with rounded toes and heels like Michigan's. So short answer is it depends on the pattern and how bad the jam is👍👍 feel free to shoot me a pic on Instagram!

Exactly. Too much logical thought in my day job. Shop time is for the other half of my brain 👍

Thanks Darren! Those definitely sound like some good deals!! I remember early into my axe collecting I saw a box of vintage carpenter hatchet handles for 2 bucks a piece. I picked up two or three and regret not buying more now!

Thank you Sir 👍