Plumb axe history. It appears in the 2010 catalog for cooper tools parent of plumb nicholson crescent etc in australia. 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. The storiesfactshistory add to the forums but once we cross over to evaluating stuff monetarily it changes what the forums are about. New listing vintage unique plumb stamp single bit axe head 4 lb 6 oz 7 14 long 4 12 bit.
This is the first plumb scout axe to use plumbs patented take up wedge screw wedgethis is. 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. Like many axe manufacturers fayette r. Heres pics of both sides rico.
Countys axe making history began in 1835 and other titles. Plumb is a brand of hand tools owned by apex tool groupthe brand is known for its hammers and hatchets. This plumb tasmanian looks suspiciously similar to the arvika five star made by hults bruk. 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.
Plumb entered a partnership with jonathan yerkes an established hammer manufacturer operating in the frankford neighborhood of philadelphiashortly thereafter a new facility was built in the bridesburg neighborhood of that city operating as yerkes plumb. When the manns of mill hall made axe making history lock haven express dec 3 2011. What is a temper line. Lewistown sentinel jan 20 23 1976.
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. Axe and hatchet collecting tips. Plumb or plumb as the company was commonly referred to marketed axes in many parts of the world. Rare plumb axe help dating and other information discussion in axe tomahawk hatchet forum started by yarin feb 15 2016.
Describes axe making in mifflin county.