I'm not an axe expert at all but I seem to remember reading that Elwell were a British firm and the axes are well thought of. I can't be more specific I'm afraid. Do we get any pics?
Yeah, I've ready good things about them as well. Started making axes in the 1800's I think, and they no longer exist as far as I'm aware.Some links for you mate.http://www.timelesstools.co.uk/elwell_tools.htmhttp://www.theluddite.com/handtools.html
Picked up an old axe from a carboot sale this morning. Needs plenty of work but it "spoke to me"* Question, who are Elwell and are there axes any good?* Not literally; I may be British but I'm not actually totally deranged ... ... shut up Mike
Thumbnails galore... Here's a funny looking chopper I got off the same stall...
If you look at picture seven you can see where the handle is splitting lengthways. I'd like to retain the handle if possible but not at the cost of safety when it comes back into use. Do you think I should repair or replace?
Quote from: Neil on June 15, 2009, 10:19:46 PMIf you look at picture seven you can see where the handle is splitting lengthways. I'd like to retain the handle if possible but not at the cost of safety when it comes back into use. Do you think I should repair or replace?If in doubt, replace You really can't take a chance on an axe imo
Thumbnails galore...Here's a funny looking chopper I got off the same stall...
Hmm...methinks Neil has had enough time to grow a handle by now...
Whilst I have had a casual look around for a suitable handle I've not seen one that I like Doing nicely with the old chopper restoration from the billhook thread though
Looking good mate I think it looks great the way it is now - gives it a venerable sort of appearance. If you stain the handle a bit once you're happy with the shape it'll look fantastic.
Quote from: rp252 on July 04, 2009, 04:01:32 PMLooking good mate I think it looks great the way it is now - gives it a venerable sort of appearance. If you stain the handle a bit once you're happy with the shape it'll look fantastic.You're probably right, its just that I normally do highly polished stuff, even if its distressed polished stuff