Vaughan Double Bit Axe 1948 - Restoration - Cutting Edge
Dad gave me this delightful double bit ax when I visited Oregon last. I have decided to clean it up as a restoration. It was pretty rusty and the label was hard to read - seeing mostly an "S". First thought (hoped) it was a Collins, then a Stanley, but turns out it is a Vaughan Sub-Zero pat 1948 double bit ax!
Restoration so far consists of soaking in vinegar for a day, sanding with 100 grit paper - and back to the vinegar. One of the edges seems to be out of balance - a lot of filing ahead!. I have been looking at a lot of YouTube videos and other "how to restore" blogs - think I have found a pretty comfy niche!
Rough edge - a lot of filing coming up!
Vaughan Double Bit Axe 1948 - Restoration - Cutting Edge
Dad gave me this delightful double bit ax when I visited Oregon last. I have decided to clean it up as a restoration. It was pretty rusty and the label was hard to read - seeing mostly an "S". First thought (hoped) it was a Collins, then a Stanley, but turns out it is a Vaughan Sub-Zero pat 1948 double bit ax!
Restoration so far consists of soaking in vinegar for a day, sanding with 100 grit paper - and back to the vinegar. One of the edges seems to be out of balance - a lot of filing ahead!. I have been looking at a lot of YouTube videos and other "how to restore" blogs - think I have found a pretty comfy niche!
Rough edge - a lot of filing coming up!