Cool collection. I really like the Plumb National. The head and handle both have a great patina. I can appreciate a good boys axe but don't find myself reaching for one very often when doing cordwood work, maybe with the exception of some small diameter wood. But good size for car camping for sure !
Thanks, Joey! I'm a sucker for stuff with patina too. I enjoy using the boys axes a lot when limbing and bucking for sure. I tend to use them almost like a pickaroon, burying the head into a log and rolling it or picking it up.
Nice collection of boy's axes. Thanks for sharing. On the over strike Plumb, If its were mine, I'd look at it and feel it's unsafe to use it as is do to the handle damage, therefore a replacement handle would be my choice. On the double oval Craftsman, could an experiment in steaming the handle in an effort to straighten it be accomplished to save the vintage handle. Could be a fun learning experience too. just my two ideas, your choices, tho. Enjoy and have fun.
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!!!!
Im definitely jealous you got a council tool fss. Ha ha i loved the story how it all started man. Great video bud. I think its time i do a full collection video. I'm kinda glad the axe community is smaller in size. I attribute that due to the inference of an actual axe. It is for work. Re hanging and hafting axes is also work. Its not as easy as collecting knives or other items I guess.
Well said. The hobby is definitely work! And is a good mix of working with wood, metal and leather. I also enjoy that the community is smaller than others. I've always got a great group of people interacting in the comments and over on Instagram. It's funny you mention the collection video. Last night I had a little time in the shop and started going through the loose heads on my storage rack and oiling them while recording. The whole collection will likely need to be multiple parts but I'm working on editing that first part now 👍 stay tuned.
I love boys axesthats a very nice bunch you have there you got me thinking now hahaha my boy is only 3 but I think I'm going to build him his first axe for when he is ready I have a couple in the collection that would be perfect for him in all different states of condition just got to pick the right one for him
I hear you man. My son is 4 currently so he's definitely not ready yet. He saw that craftsman sitting on the bench when I brought it home from the flea market and took a liking to it. My plan is to find a similar one for my daughter also. Make them a matching pair. (Really just excuses to buy more axes haha)
Great video love this part of your collection. If you decide to rehang the permabond Plumb I hear boiling the head makes it easy to remove the red junk. I need to try steaming a handle and getting the warp out of it. Might be an option for you as well.
Thanks man! I haven't tried boiling one yet. I've heard freezing them can help the permabond shatter too but haven't tested it. Maybe I'll try the jersey I just got. I want to make a stream bending box at some point. I've got a few handles that would be really nice if I could get them back in alignment. I could see it being very handy!
Love the video as usual. I enjoy the boys axes too. Getting my collection bigger. I think you should restore that plumb with over strike damage. I experimented with a few methods to replicate the plumb red handles. That would look great with a new handle restored and keep the head original, just clean it.
I appreciate it man!!! And I like the idea of keeping the head original as possible but cleaning it up with a new handle. I like the head too much to not do something with it! I'd love to hear how you replicated the color!
@@Nsvens89 I found out fast that normal stain just doesnt come out as rich and deep in the hickory. I struggle getting color right. So I tried artists oil paints. Most are linseed oil based so its perfect. I mixed alizarin crimson and just a touch of burnt umber. It looks very dark when mixing but thins out once you wipe it into the handle. Those colors mixed with a little turpentine and Japan drier to help it saturate into the wood but dry in a reasonable time. Without a drying agent oil paints take days to dry, even weeks if thick. Once dried you can apply oil over it. I'm sure you can mix some into the color if you wanted. I did a plumb jersey and 2 plumb hammers this way and it looks just like their factory finish once a few coats of oil are glossed over it. Goodluck.
That's a nice collection! I'd prob leave the Plumb with the overstrike for now, just cause it's cool. Would be a good project though to attempt to replicate the handle and if your really keen, even replicate the Permabond just for the hell of it 😂
I do like the idea of making a nice red handle for it. The permabond though.... Idk if i could bring myself to epoxy an eye. I've fought so much of it over the years I don't know if I could go that far haha. I thankfully I've got enough users in the collection I have some time to think about it. Thanks Kurt!
Great collection! I would prob rehandle the plumb permabond with the over strike..if you were to speculate on value in 50 yrs? The answer would be yes the buyer would want the original handle..but thats 50 yrs without being in a users hands. The double oval with the bent handle i would just clamp up intact without removing the head..its just sitting there anyway right?...my 2 cents..thanks for sharing
Thanks for the input!!!! I'm leaning that way with the plumb also! It will be lower on the project list but I will do something with it. As far as the double oval I do want to save that handle but use it on a head that will not see much use. I'm planning on making something more special/custom for this head since it will be for my son. Might have him help me with it for some shop time bonding 👍
I have a gambles artisan and a Collin’s red knight, out of my collection those two have the hardest steel to sharpen most of my files just slide across the cutting edge I hate sharpening those two that’s why I never use them 😂
I also a gambles artisan head on the rack. I haven't taken a file to it yet but now I'm curious! I also have a red knight head but it's a full size. I haven't touched that one either lol. As far as what I've sharpened so far my 3² plumb Dayton pattern seemed to be the hardest. It was a serious effort to put a good grind on it.
Haha such an accurate description of a tangle with permabond. I recently picked up a round lug jet wing plumb that's still got permabond in the eye and a handle stub. Another buddy on here recommended boiling the head to soften it first, I plan on giving it a try and I'll do my best to record the method. Thanks for watching man!
@Nsvens89 That's not a bad idea. Some will burn the heads in a fire. I'm too much of an axe lover to do that to one of my heads. But boiling it is completely reasonable. Does boiling help remove permabond? Great content idea. I'll be watching buddy. Thanks!
@MountainMenMilitia exactly man! I've seen videos where guys toss heads in lit wood stoves and I can't help but cringe. That's all fine if you're going to take the time to harden and temper it again..... but that surely will be a longer process than just removing the handle another way. To the best of my own knowledge the tempering of an axe/cutting tool should be in the low to mid 400F and water boils at 212F so it seems like a safe approach to me. Hopefully it softens it enough to help. Maybe I'll title the video Axe soup haha
Cool collection. I really like the Plumb National. The head and handle both have a great patina. I can appreciate a good boys axe but don't find myself reaching for one very often when doing cordwood work, maybe with the exception of some small diameter wood. But good size for car camping for sure !
Thanks, Joey! I'm a sucker for stuff with patina too. I enjoy using the boys axes a lot when limbing and bucking for sure. I tend to use them almost like a pickaroon, burying the head into a log and rolling it or picking it up.
Nice collection of boy's axes. Thanks for sharing.
On the over strike Plumb, If its were mine, I'd look at it and feel it's unsafe to use it as is do to the handle damage, therefore a replacement handle would be my choice.
On the double oval Craftsman, could an experiment in steaming the handle in an effort to straighten it be accomplished to save the vintage handle. Could be a fun learning experience too.
just my two ideas, your choices, tho. Enjoy and have fun.
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!!!!
Im definitely jealous you got a council tool fss. Ha ha i loved the story how it all started man. Great video bud. I think its time i do a full collection video. I'm kinda glad the axe community is smaller in size. I attribute that due to the inference of an actual axe. It is for work. Re hanging and hafting axes is also work. Its not as easy as collecting knives or other items I guess.
Well said. The hobby is definitely work! And is a good mix of working with wood, metal and leather. I also enjoy that the community is smaller than others. I've always got a great group of people interacting in the comments and over on Instagram. It's funny you mention the collection video. Last night I had a little time in the shop and started going through the loose heads on my storage rack and oiling them while recording. The whole collection will likely need to be multiple parts but I'm working on editing that first part now 👍 stay tuned.
I love boys axesthats a very nice bunch you have there you got me thinking now hahaha my boy is only 3 but I think I'm going to build him his first axe for when he is ready I have a couple in the collection that would be perfect for him in all different states of condition just got to pick the right one for him
I hear you man. My son is 4 currently so he's definitely not ready yet. He saw that craftsman sitting on the bench when I brought it home from the flea market and took a liking to it. My plan is to find a similar one for my daughter also. Make them a matching pair. (Really just excuses to buy more axes haha)
@@Nsvens89 hahaha that's right
Great video love this part of your collection. If you decide to rehang the permabond Plumb I hear boiling the head makes it easy to remove the red junk. I need to try steaming a handle and getting the warp out of it. Might be an option for you as well.
Thanks man! I haven't tried boiling one yet. I've heard freezing them can help the permabond shatter too but haven't tested it. Maybe I'll try the jersey I just got.
I want to make a stream bending box at some point. I've got a few handles that would be really nice if I could get them back in alignment. I could see it being very handy!
Love the video as usual. I enjoy the boys axes too. Getting my collection bigger. I think you should restore that plumb with over strike damage. I experimented with a few methods to replicate the plumb red handles. That would look great with a new handle restored and keep the head original, just clean it.
I appreciate it man!!! And I like the idea of keeping the head original as possible but cleaning it up with a new handle. I like the head too much to not do something with it! I'd love to hear how you replicated the color!
@@Nsvens89 I found out fast that normal stain just doesnt come out as rich and deep in the hickory. I struggle getting color right. So I tried artists oil paints. Most are linseed oil based so its perfect. I mixed alizarin crimson and just a touch of burnt umber. It looks very dark when mixing but thins out once you wipe it into the handle. Those colors mixed with a little turpentine and Japan drier to help it saturate into the wood but dry in a reasonable time. Without a drying agent oil paints take days to dry, even weeks if thick. Once dried you can apply oil over it. I'm sure you can mix some into the color if you wanted. I did a plumb jersey and 2 plumb hammers this way and it looks just like their factory finish once a few coats of oil are glossed over it. Goodluck.
@@rcosg542yt very interesting!! I will have to test that out for sure! Thanks
That's a nice collection! I'd prob leave the Plumb with the overstrike for now, just cause it's cool. Would be a good project though to attempt to replicate the handle and if your really keen, even replicate the Permabond just for the hell of it 😂
I do like the idea of making a nice red handle for it. The permabond though.... Idk if i could bring myself to epoxy an eye. I've fought so much of it over the years I don't know if I could go that far haha. I thankfully I've got enough users in the collection I have some time to think about it. Thanks Kurt!
Great collection! I would prob rehandle the plumb permabond with the over strike..if you were to speculate on value in 50 yrs? The answer would be yes the buyer would want the original handle..but thats 50 yrs without being in a users hands. The double oval with the bent handle i would just clamp up intact without removing the head..its just sitting there anyway right?...my 2 cents..thanks for sharing
Thanks for the input!!!! I'm leaning that way with the plumb also! It will be lower on the project list but I will do something with it. As far as the double oval I do want to save that handle but use it on a head that will not see much use. I'm planning on making something more special/custom for this head since it will be for my son. Might have him help me with it for some shop time bonding 👍
I have a gambles artisan and a Collin’s red knight, out of my collection those two have the hardest steel to sharpen most of my files just slide across the cutting edge I hate sharpening those two that’s why I never use them 😂
I also a gambles artisan head on the rack. I haven't taken a file to it yet but now I'm curious! I also have a red knight head but it's a full size. I haven't touched that one either lol. As far as what I've sharpened so far my 3² plumb Dayton pattern seemed to be the hardest. It was a serious effort to put a good grind on it.
@@Nsvens89 mine are both around the 2 pound weight boys axes, yeah some of those vintage axes are pretty tuff.
The permabond is an ordeal to get out. Everytime I end up bloody and surrounded by broken tools ha ha.
Haha such an accurate description of a tangle with permabond. I recently picked up a round lug jet wing plumb that's still got permabond in the eye and a handle stub. Another buddy on here recommended boiling the head to soften it first, I plan on giving it a try and I'll do my best to record the method. Thanks for watching man!
@Nsvens89 That's not a bad idea. Some will burn the heads in a fire. I'm too much of an axe lover to do that to one of my heads. But boiling it is completely reasonable. Does boiling help remove permabond? Great content idea. I'll be watching buddy. Thanks!
@MountainMenMilitia exactly man! I've seen videos where guys toss heads in lit wood stoves and I can't help but cringe. That's all fine if you're going to take the time to harden and temper it again..... but that surely will be a longer process than just removing the handle another way. To the best of my own knowledge the tempering of an axe/cutting tool should be in the low to mid 400F and water boils at 212F so it seems like a safe approach to me. Hopefully it softens it enough to help. Maybe I'll title the video Axe soup haha