Plumb axe head identification.
It seems that it was offered by the boy scouts from 1950 - 1956 (when they introduced the permabond). I now have the axe and it does say "Genuine Plumb" on one side of the head and very faintly you can read "Official Scout Axe" on the handle. So all of this combined really leads me to believe this is an early to mid 50's scout axe.
From $15. Double Bit Axe Handle - 30" - Whiskey River Premium Select. 6 reviews. From $25.50. Double Bit Axe Handle - 32" - Whiskey River Premium Select. 17 reviews. From $26.25. Council Tool 16" Flying Fox Hatchet Replacement Handle - Throwing or Camping. 7 …From $15. Double Bit Axe Handle - 30" - Whiskey River Premium Select. 6 reviews. From $25.50. Double Bit Axe Handle - 32" - Whiskey River Premium Select. 17 reviews. From $26.25. Council Tool 16" Flying Fox Hatchet Replacement Handle - Throwing or Camping. 7 reviews. Up for auction is a vintage Plumb double bit axe head. The axe head is 9 3/4 inches long and the blades are 4 1/2 inches. One side of the blade has "PLUMB" on it surrounded by a rectangle and a number above it. T is some rust and wear from use on the axe head. I will combine shipping on multiple items.Get the best deals on Cruiser Axe when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. ... Vtg PLUMB Double Bit Cruiser Axe Head 3.5 Lbs W/ wood handle 8" X 3 3/4" Bit. $49.99. 0 bids. $14.70 shipping. Ending Wednesday at 7:45PM PDT 3d 13h.
This Memorabilia item is sold by MSCCYCLES. Ships from Dade City, FL. Listed on Feb 8, 2023Jersey pattern, I have one that is identical that just says usm 3 1/2. Alot of axes came with just a paper label and no stamping. If you watch ebay every once in a while an old plumb or kelly will show up that is nos. With all the paper labels intact. They go for good money, collectors love em.
Some other dates from his timeline that might help with figuring out when a Plumb tool was made: "1910-1911 -- Plant built in St. Louis, Mo., to manufacture axes." "1920 -- Plumb changes to trademark colors of black head & red handle" "1940 -- All tools stamped Genuine Plumb" "1942 -- 'Victory' finish introduced & for duration of WWII" "1960 ...
According to Field & Stream, these are some suggestions for identifying artifacts: In arrowheads and spearheads, look for a clear point and a defined edge and base. Knives and axe heads will have at least one sharp edge, often made by chipping stone away from the piece. For Native American stone artifacts, identify the variety of stone used in ...Details about Vintage Plumb 4lb Double Bit Axe Head See original listing. Vintage Plumb 4lb Double Bit Axe Head: Condition: Used. Ended: Jun 06, 2023. Price: US $35.00. Shipping: $11.40 Standard Shipping | See details . Located in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Seller: 5160calum | Seller's other items ...3. Say’s Phoebe. It is a medium-sized passerine bird that belongs to the Tyrannidae family of flycatchers. They are native birds of the United States’ arid western region. The Say’s Phoebe is a large, robust bird with a distinctive appearance. They have a black tail and a grey-brown upper body.Both 4lbs heads with beautifully sculpted handles (RED STAINED) without detailed comparison they appeared almost identical and having read a couple of threads and satisfied they were of interest put them away. Today I came across your thread on plumb heads, which prompted me to have a closer look.Axe Head Identification Having trouble figuring out what kind of axe head you have? Below are 26 examples to sort it out. Maybe you just dug up a small treasure in your backyard, and your first thought is to hit the Google machine to figure out what it is.
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ID for antique axe head. Thread starter 300Six; Start date Nov 26, 2016; 3. 300Six. Joined Aug 29, 2013 Messages 5,002. Nov 26, 2016 #1 These three axe heads were unearthed over the past few years via metal detector at different pioneer homestead (Empire Loyalist 1783 +/-) sites in the general vicinity of Kingston, Ontario. Weights (in lb) are ...
Plumb® Pro Series™ 20 oz. Fiberglass Handle Smooth Face Curved Claw Hammer (11400) 0. $18.08. Plumb® 40 oz. Fiberglass Handle Ball-Peen Hammer (11430) 0. $18.72. Clear All. With a wide range of tools, equipment, and supplies from Plumb and other popular brands, we have everything you need to get more work done in less time.Vintage PLUMB Single Bit Axe Head . Logo barely visible. The edge has been freshly ground and lightly file sharpened. The logo is almost invisible. Used. The head might have strike marks, scratches, nDrive the head. With the axe handle fitted into the head, pound the doe's foot with a rubber or wooden mallet. This drives the head onto the handle. Drive the wedge. When the handle of the axe hangs true (straight or plumb), drive in the wooden wedge with a mallet. Saw off the top of the seated wedge with a coping saw.W H Plumb (Aust) Ltd 1929-1939 used Fern name and Fern trade mark. Original W H Plumb Pty Ltd 1939- 1977 In their 1963 Catalogue they boast of being "Suppliers to the Australian trade for over 50 years". The trade name was mostly W H Plumb Sydney and the trade mark was now the plum although there are some tools with both the plumb name and the ...Vintage PLUMB Single Bit Axe Head With Phantom Bevels Michigan Pattern. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned. $17.60. 1 bid · Time left 2d left (Tue, 08:40 PM) +$10.00 shipping. Vintage 2 1/4 Lb. Plumb National pattern axe, 17 5/8" orig perma-bond handle. Opens in a new window or tab. Pre-Owned.
Messages. 11. Dec 24, 2017. #4. Yes, that's the location that "Plumb" is written on the head. The head of the axe has 2 1/4 written on it, lighter than most other axe heads I've seen. I know handles get changed but I think the handle is still the original handle if that makes any difference. It's 27 inches long and has a reddish color.Plumb swamping pattern double bit axe has been completely restored, refinished, and is razor sharp. Head shows normal signs of use and is in very good condition - no cracks, breaks, repairs or chips. Head has clean lines throughout and the stamp is crisp, see pics for detailsNew 24" straight ha.While axes have always doubled as both weapon and tool, in the Bronze Age, blacksmiths began creating versions especially for war. For example, double-bitted (meaning it has blades on both sides of the head) battle-axes have been found in Crete that date back to 2,000 BC, and the Egyptians wielded a unique battlefield weapon called the Epsilon Ax.head (poll) and improved the appearance. This was slightly wi.der also and heavier under the eye of the axe below the handle. These new features improved the fall, balance and ... associated with the Plumb Axe Company of America in any way. In 1949 the company started to flare the blade but only for racing axes. As not everyone wanted a racing ...Antique PLUMB CARPENTERS HATCHET AXE w Original Fayette R Plumb Handle VINTAGE. $17.99. 0 bids. $17.65 shipping. 16h 21m. Vintage PLUMB 3 1/2 Lb. Single Bit Cruiser Axe w/Phantom Bevel & Orig 30" Handle. $69.99. $29.40 shipping. Mar 31, 2016. #2. Woodings Verona more than likely. I'd look for something a little older/nicer personally. Old paper label Kelly's seem to be fairly common and tend to have some of the best profiles I've seen. Look for an axe head with ridges in the eye and a high centerline and more than likely it's an old Kelly.
Picked this plumb axe head at a garage sale for $1. This will be my first restoration and I have a few questions; first off is the axe head looks like it was put in a fire and the wood was burned out, is this bad will it ruin the steel? Is it still worth restoring? Also what handle length would you recommend (head weighs 1.3 lbs) any other tips ...Details about Vintage Plumb 4lb Double Bit Axe Head See original listing. Vintage Plumb 4lb Double Bit Axe Head: Condition: Used. Ended: Jun 06, 2023. Price: US $35.00. Shipping: $11.40 Standard Shipping | See details . Located in: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Seller: 5160calum | Seller's other items ...
VINTAGE FIREMAN'S AXE 8 LB 3 OZ FORGED STEEL HEAD 36" HANDLE RUBBER GRIP. $59.99. $29.99 shipping. Vintage excellent 5-3/4 Lb. Stiletto Firemans' axe head. $159.00. $9.95 shipping. or Best Offer.Mohawk Tool Works ArrowSharp Axes And Knives 1893 Vintage Bronze Plaque Sign. $535.00. $20.00 shipping. or Best Offer. SPONSORED. New Listing Vintage KELLY TRUE TEMPER WOODSLASHER, 3 1/2 POUND, Axe Head. Possibly DAYTON. $8.00.Feb 15, 2016 · There was an 'already sold' ($275!) entry for an NOS Plumb box (with manufacture date 1/8/1972) containing two NOS Jet Wing axes. There are available 2 separately framed magazine ads for Jet Wing axes. The 1956 ad features Permabond whereas the 1954 ad makes no mention of it. vintage plumb double bit axe head splitter logging camping firewood tool. Opens in a new window or tab. View seller's store: collectibles & more. +C $53.22 shipping estimate. Vintage plumb double bit axe head. Opens in a new window or tab. Vintage Plumb 3 ^ 2 Axe Head 3 lbs 7 oz. Opens in a new window or tab.Kit Walker. The total weight of head and handle is 1.52 pounds. It's primary uses would be cutting saplings or limbs, splitting kindling, and hewing zombies. 1. 2.Get the best deals for vintage plumb axe head at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!While axes have always doubled as both weapon and tool, in the Bronze Age, blacksmiths began creating versions especially for war. For example, double-bitted (meaning it has blades on both sides of the head) battle-axes have been found in Crete that date back to 2,000 BC, and the Egyptians wielded a unique battlefield weapon called the Epsilon Ax.Vintage PLUMB Single Bit Axe Head . Logo barely visible. The edge has been freshly ground and lightly file sharpened. The logo is almost invisible. Used. The head might have strike marks, scratches, n10. Jun 26, 2016. #1. I have noticed that there are on some viking age axes a small, usually round, hole just behind the blade in the cheek of the axe. I don't seem to be able find any information as to the hole's purpose. I was wondering if anyone on this forum might know the reason for such a hole. Hopefully the reason is not so obvious as to ...
May 21, 2020 · Plumb axes seem to be a lot of what I find here in Ohio, so it has slowly become my collecting ... There are at least a total of 25 different Plumb BSA axe heads * …
Axes for felling, limbing and maintenance. The classic axe shape, characterised by its long, rounded cutting edge with a flat head, is best suited for felling, limbing and cultivation. The so-called forestry axes are specially designed to cut across the grain of the wood to facilitate these tasks. There are also special tools such as sickles ...
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Plumb Axe Head at the best online prices at eBay!Offering in good used condition, a vintage Plumb 3 1/2 pound axe head. It weighs about three pounds eight ounces, but there is a handle remnant. The 5" edge is in good condition and sharp.Thanks for the thread. Interesting that Plumb advertised its axes as having "twice the life". Below is an ad from the December 3, 1921 Saturday Evening Post which said that the bits were "double tempered for two full inches above the cutting edge".These days, ANSI standards call for hardening at least a half inch back from the cutting edge, and …It took me 3 swings to chunk the pine with the Plumb. 4 with the Fiskars. About the same respectable size. One extra swing for the Fin. Plumb Fiskars Next was 10 swings in and I actually felt the Fiskars did just a little better. Very close race though. Plumb Fiskars I went 25 chops with both axes next and this is where I felt the difference.Vintage 1950-1955 "Genuine Plumb" Boy Scout hatchet, camping tool, wood cutting, Official BSA Scout axe cleaned head original handle (5.8k) $ 135.00. Add to Favorites ... Plumb tool Company, Plumb Axe, Wood Box, Primitive, Americana (1k) $ 250.00. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Hand Engraved Plumb Bob (175) $ 235.00. FREE shippingUp for your consideration is a used vintage Plumb National pattern axe head. Early Pat. Applied for. It weighs approx. 4-lbs. It measures approx. 7-5/8 long X approx. 5 wide. The head was lightly clThe Plumb axe head was rough with surface rust and light pitting. The edge was in bad shape and unevenly ground. After further inspection, I called the handle a complete loss. Rotten and splintering around the eye, there was no way I could reset it. The good news was the eye and poll were in good shape.Despite the name, boy’s axes are an excellent all-round axe for any age and in fact are suitable for most men, especially if you’re not looking to fell large hardwoods. Boy’s axes are usually made up of a 2 to 2.5 lbs axehead on a 24” to 28” handle. Council Tool Boys Axe. 12. Carpenter’s Axe.Yare yare daze said: I thought I would ask about the axe head I recently bought. Here is a CT Dayton to compare: Your axe: Bob. FWIW, this is how I post images on my laptop. Of course YMMV. Go to the Bladeforums editor, put the cursor where you want the picture, and paste (eg. hold ctrl and press V). S.Mar 30, 2016 · Mar 29, 2016. #3. Another one of the infamous "M" heads. Recent versions have been determined to be from "M"exico but yours may well precede that. Type 'M stamped axe' into the search engine on here and see what comes up. The 3 1/2 is easy enough to interpret though; weight of the head in pounds. By 1903 many considerations were impacting on the company. The International Axe & Tool Company (the International Axe Trust) had been formed; M. E. T. Co. was experiencing worker discontent regarding wages (even though they were still higher paid than other axe makers); shipping costs were increasing and Joseph R. Mann was considering building another M.E.T. Co. plant further west.
Home Questions & Answers plumb axe head identification ?. plumb axe head identification ? Questions & Answers Tùng Lâm • 29 March, 2023 Tùng Lâm • 29 March, 2023all tools - Axes - Plumb USA Autograph embossed axe head, 7" Long x 4 1/2" edge from Tool Exchange.Old PLUMB single bit axe head, stamped PLUMB and 5, This is a 5 pound PLUMB head, used very little, cutting edge is over 5 inches wide, length of head is 8 1/2 inches, very rare, Needs a handle, Have other axes, STANLEY tools, wood chisels, COLEMAN LANTERNS AND ACCESSORIES on auction, Will be glad to combine shipping, 10.00 SHIPPING, INSURANCE IS 1.65 AND IS OPTIONAL, INTERNATIONAL RATES ...Indications are that William C. was working at the steelworks at the time. In 1876 the Louisville City Directory indicates that W. C. Kelly was located at 524 Portland Street and that he was a "Mfg. of Axes." W. C. Kelly later moved to 516 W. Main with the same reference; Mfg. of Axes.Instagram:https://instagram. grays harbor superior court docketweather milton de 19968longevity nyt crosswordmychart northwestern memorial Antique Plumb Axe head. Unknown age weld repair $ 30.00. Add to Favorites RARE Grey Gorge Double Bit - Vintage Double Bit Axe - 3.5lbs & 36in (48) $ 140.00. Add to Favorites Vintage Tool Brass Plumb Bob and Mini Case Metal Plumb Weighs 11.7 Ounces 3 Inches Long Turnip like Upcycle Or Repurpose as Art Sculptural ... xfinity.com'how much weight can a 2x8 support horizontally all tools - Axes - Plumb USA Autograph embossed axe head, 7" Long x 4 1/2" edge from Tool Exchange.Check out our plumb axe head selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our home & hobby shops. 2710 w bell rd The Ames Co. had been acquired in 1955 by Bernhard McDonough, a major businessman headquartered in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Indications are that after 1971 production by the Plumb division consisted of axes, hatchets, hammers and sledges. Production of Plumb files may have been discontinued by that time.That's not to say nobody makes good axes anymore, and they seem to be coming back enough with us hobbyists to support a decent market. Specific details that were given up to cut costs after that "golden era" were careful design of the head with convex cheeks balance etc., careful heat treatment, best quality steel, handles designed for day-long ...