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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - bottom

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:33 -0700

Hults Bruk Axe restoration Project.

Another project - addicting actually to see what our forefathers were up to! From local thrift store for $5 - totally rusted and busted. Was going to use it to test out the belt grinder - but as it is a bit "vintage" or "Historic" - will wait a bit

Totally delighted to see the HB logo - took a while to figure it out - thought is was Hudsons Bay. Learned something there!

Expect that this will be cleaned up and a new hickory handle attached. Interestingly enough - the edge is actually serviceable after vinegar soak and bead blasting.

Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - top

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:33 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - 2-1/4 stamp

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:32 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - after bead blasting

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:32 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - Logo after bead blasting

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:31 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - after bead blasting

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:30 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:29 -0700

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Hults Bruk Axe restoration Project. Showing the HB logo, and the "weden" from "Made in Sweden". Color difference is related to the heat treating process.

Another project - addicting actually to see what our forefathers were up to! From local thrift store for $5 - totally rusted and busted. Was going to use it to test out the belt grinder - but as it is a bit "vintage" or "Historic" - will wait a bit

Totally delighted to see the HB logo - took a while to figure it out - thought is was Hudsons Bay. Learned something there!

Expect that this will be cleaned up and a new hickory handle attached. Interestingly enough - the edge is actually serviceable after vinegar soak and bead blasting.

Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - 2-1/4 stamping

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:29 -0700

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Hults Bruk Axe restoration Project. Showing the 2-1/4 stamp or rollmark. Color difference is related to the heat treating process.

Another project - addicting actually to see what our forefathers were up to! From local thrift store for $5 - totally rusted and busted. Was going to use it to test out the belt grinder - but as it is a bit "vintage" or "Historic" - will wait a bit

Totally delighted to see the HB logo - took a while to figure it out - thought is was Hudsons Bay. Learned something there!

Expect that this will be cleaned up and a new hickory handle attached. Interestingly enough - the edge is actually serviceable after vinegar soak and bead blasting.

Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - after vinegar bath

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:28 -0700

Mike Leavenworth posted a photo:

Hults Bruk Axe restoration Project. Color difference is related to the heat treating process.

Another project - addicting actually to see what our forefathers were up to! From local thrift store for $5 - totally rusted and busted. Was going to use it to test out the belt grinder - but as it is a bit "vintage" or "Historic" - will wait a bit

Totally delighted to see the HB logo - took a while to figure it out - thought is was Hudsons Bay. Learned something there!

Expect that this will be cleaned up and a new hickory handle attached. Interestingly enough - the edge is actually serviceable after vinegar soak and bead blasting.

Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - after vinegar bath

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:27 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:27 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - after handle removed (top)

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:26 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - after handle removed (top)

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:25 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - Before

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:24 -0700

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Hults Bruk 2-1/4lb Axe Restoration - Before

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:14:24 -0700

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Genuine Norlund Camp Axe - Restoration - Wooden Wedge

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:16:47 -0700

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Wedging is warped due to reuse of the existing handle.

Since I am on an Axe Roll - went through Joannes barn and found this axe lyning agains the wall. She thinks it may have been used when she was camping in the 1960's - or - may be one she found at a garage sale. Research indicates the Norlund Axes were based on a Swedish design and made in from the 1960's for them by Mann Tool Company.

Originally wanted to replace the handle - but all replacements were big and bulky - so went with a redo - doweled the cracks, cut about 3/4" from the top and reshaped the wood. Fits well - but I think the angle may be slightly off. Oh well.

I will see if she wants it painted or a decal made - otherwise - will leave it in bead blasted condition with linseed oil.

All in all - a very delightful and lightweight axe

Genuine Norlund Camp Axe - Restoration - Edge

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:16:46 -0700

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Since I am on an Axe Rill - went through Joannes barn and found this axe lyning agains the wall. She thinks it may have been used when she was camping in the 1960's - or - may be one she found at a garage sale. Research indicates the Norlund Axes were based on a Swedish design and made in from the 1960's for them by Mann Tool Company.

Originally wanted to replace the handle - but all replacements were big and bulky - so went with a redo - doweled the cracks, cut about 3/4" from the top and reshaped the wood. Fits well - but I think the angle may be slightly off. Oh well.

I will see if she wants it painted or a decal made - otherwise - will leave it in bead blasted condition with linseed oil.

All in all - a very delightful and lightweight axe

Genuine Norlund Camp Axe - Restoration - reset handle

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:16:45 -0700

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Pretty sure that the angle of the handle is a bit off - need the blade to tip just a bit more forward - but this needed to be done - and I am sure it will work fine.

Since I am on an Axe Rill - went through Joannes barn and found this axe lyning agains the wall. She thinks it may have been used when she was camping in the 1960's - or - may be one she found at a garage sale. Research indicates the Norlund Axes were based on a Swedish design and made in from the 1960's for them by Mann Tool Company.

Originally wanted to replace the handle - but all replacements were big and bulky - so went with a redo - doweled the cracks, cut about 3/4" from the top and reshaped the wood. Fits well - but I think the angle may be slightly off. Oh well.

I will see if she wants it painted or a decal made - otherwise - will leave it in bead blasted condition with linseed oil.

All in all - a very delightful and lightweight axe

Genuine Norlund Camp Axe - Restoration

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:16:44 -0700

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Genuine Norlund Camp Axe - Restoration - post vinegar soaking.

nobody@flickr.com (Mike Leavenworth) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:16:43 -0700

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Black areas are the heat treated ares.

Since I am on an Axe Roll - went through Joannes barn and found this axe lyning agains the wall. She thinks it may have been used when she was camping in the 1960's - or - may be one she found at a garage sale. Research indicates the Norlund Axes were based on a Swedish design and made in from the 1960's for them by Mann Tool Company.

Originally wanted to replace the handle - but all replacements were big and bulky - so went with a redo - doweled the cracks, cut about 3/4" from the top and reshaped the wood. Fits well - but I think the angle may be slightly off. Oh well.

I will see if she wants it painted or a decal made - otherwise - will leave it in bead blasted condition with linseed oil.

All in all - a very delightful and lightweight axe