
Plumb axe history. Since a plumb axe weighs 2 5 pounds and a plumb hatchet weighs 1 12 pounds the difference in size marks the terms because the uses are the same. It appears in the 2010 catalog for cooper tools parent of plumb nicholson crescent etc in australia. Lewistown sentinel jan 20 23 1976. When the manns of mill hall made axe making history lock haven express dec 3 2011.
In 1869 fayette r. Describes axe making in mifflin county. New listing vintage unique plumb stamp single bit axe head 4 lb 6 oz 7 14 long 4 12 bit. If you collect axes then its good to know that a plumb axe head swings well with one bit but expert hewers say that a plumb double bit axe swings more smoothly.
Heres pics of both sides rico. Plumb or plumb as the company was commonly referred to marketed axes in many parts of the world. Like many axe manufacturers fayette r. The plumb tasmanian model atr45c32 45 pounds 32 inches this axe lists for less than 100 the catch is that it seems to be sold only in australia.
Plumb is a brand of hand tools owned by apex tool groupthe brand is known for its hammers and hatchets. Countys axe making history began in 1835 and other titles. A peek at the past. Plumb bsa scout axe history and timeline of the plumb boy scout axes by r y a n l a nd i n ryan l andin.
The plumb axe head after soaking 24 hours rinsed then washed in soap water im assuming the new dark area of the bit is the temper line you mentioned creek. In the late 1890s plumb was furnishing tools not only throughout what is now the continental united states but also to canada south america australia germany and the west coast of africa. Axe and hatchet collecting tips. Rare plumb axe help dating and other information discussion in axe tomahawk hatchet forum started by yarin feb 15 2016.
This plumb tasmanian looks suspiciously similar to the arvika five star made by hults bruk.