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New axe manufacturer in Maine

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by MaineMtnMan, Mar 26, 2018.

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    I'm a sucker for maine axes, but think the price will keep me back from theses
     
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    Yes, despite what the title to the original link above says, these aren’t axes to toss into the back of the pickup or into the tractor bucket. Lots of good, detailed descriptions of restorations on this site, which will eventually be my way to get a few nice ones.

    I was surprised at the info in the article on the number of Maine ax makers in the past. That lead me to some good YouTube videos of Maine ax making.
     
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    I'm sure you saw the Emerson Stevens video.
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    Good call - I went back and checked, and it was the Emerson Stevens video. Nice that you have one!
     
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    Just 30 minutes from where I live. I love how he lights his pipe!
     
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    I went to high school in Oakland in the 70’s and I never knew that. Thanks for posting! Here I was thinking the woolen mill and toothpick mill were the major manufacturers there.
     
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    Thank you for posting the makers stamp for this. This one is on my list to hopefully find in the wild at some antique shop or flea market.

    The second picture looks like consistent vertical indentations under the stamp from a trip hammer.
     
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