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3 new axes hung

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by viking59, Oct 20, 2019.

  1. viking59

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    True Temper Vulcan Double Bit. A beast of a wood splitter.

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    Collins Legitimus single-bit. This serves as a good splitter and wedge banger

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    My new Camping axe, Vintage Collins Homestead hung on a Hults Bruk Handle.

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  2. DNH

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    Very nice.
     
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  3. The Wood Wolverine

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    Great pics. Nice axes too. :yes:
     
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  4. Mag Craft

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    Some very nice tools there for sure.
     
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  5. North

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    Those are pretty sweet. I'll be honest with ya though, double bits scare me a bit.
     
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    Well done.

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  7. metalcuttr

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    Nice workmanship and axes! I have a Vulcan also but have yet to use it for splitting.
     
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    Nice looking work.What did you put on the handles to show the grain?
     
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  9. viking59

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    Watco Danish oil. The handles were also burned a tad before oiling.
     
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