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The land fill find.

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by Mag Craft, Apr 20, 2019.

  1. Mag Craft

    Mag Craft

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    I was out at the local land fill and found this little hatchet pushed down into the mud from vehicles driving over it. Took it home cleaned it up and put a piece from a old axe handle that was broken and now functioning again. No markings of any kind on it.



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  2. fishingpol

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    Very cool. I can't say that I have ever seen a carpenters hatchet with a rounded head like that before.
     
  3. Mag Craft

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    Could be from wear and tear, I have no idea what it was like in original form.
     
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    Sweet! Nice find, what a nice hatchet..
     
  5. Mag Craft

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    Thanks. It is pretty neat to find what some consider junk and restore it. My wife was with me and even she gave me the odd look when I picked it up.
     
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    I really like it! Has a very pleasing shape, nice work on the handle! I have received the "Odd Look" many times.
     
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    My guess would be roofing hatchet.
    The little notch is for pulling nails.

    Pretty cool find.
     
  9. Mag Craft

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    Yep I already pulled some nails with it to check it out. It actually worked better than I thought it would.
     
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    Its always a good day when I get that ODD LOOK :thumbs: