Axe Collection and Oiling Part:1

In part 1 I tour my vintage axe collection starting with my loose axe heads on my top storage axe rack. I oil and talk about each one.

[@marshallmoneymaker8322]

There are 2 types of fireman's axes, the 4th one you showed is known as a "Pick Head" axe. The Pick head is generally use by the fire fighter going to the roof. The pick allows them to put a hole in the roof to check for smoke/fire. It can also be driven into the roof and left with the handle lying down. This makes a good foothold or step for the user to use on a steep roof. The important use is, if the fire fighter does lose their ability to stand and slides down the roof, they can drive the pick end into the roof and stop themselves. The other type is a "Flat Head" axe which is just that. It gives the user a way to drive other tools into place. It is paired with a "Halligan Tool" and called the "Irons", and used for forcible entry. Of course both types can be used to chop.

[@Nsvens89]

Thank you for the information!!!! I genuinely appreciate it. I wasn't aware that there were multiple patterns used by firemen. I love the description on how they are used also. Well written and great contribution to the video!!!

[@Running-with-skizers]

Dude that pennsylvania jersey is freaking sweet! Very nice collection

[@Nsvens89]

Thanks man!!!! There will be a few more parts to cover the rest of the collection!!! I was just thinking of you the other day! I saw a vally forge head pop up on ebay. It had those same forge scale marks and touch mark as yours. Are you on Instagram?

[@mikenormandy9250]

Dude, thank you!! I think that was me?!? Great idea with the oiling! Oh and btw, the rafter I got is a Vulcan Kelly axe true temper (Vulcan on one side with a “homestead” cabin” ) and true temper Kelly works, on the other….it has serious pitting but NO rust and a chip in the pole (which I have filed and sanded out as you did in your previous video). I am so stoked for This video! I am apologizing ahead of Time for all the “ohhhing” and “ahhhing” I’ll be doing LOL. I am in aww and if you have any plumb nattys you wanna sell as is? Or trade? LMK!

[@Nsvens89]

@mikenormandy9250 Thanks man! And indeed you suggested it first and then a couple others asked for similar things when chatting. Did you end up checking out yesteryear tools for the stamp identification? I'm glad you figured it out. I'm glad you're enjoying the peak at the collection. I'm estimating it will take about 4 videos like this to cover everything. 1 and 2 being loose heads and 3 and 4 being everything on handles. I'm not sure if you saw my response on your other comment about the nationals yet. The big one is getting sent to a buddy in a trade. I might be persuaded to let go of one of the boys axe size ones if whatever the trade is for really catches my eye. Feel free to reach out in email ([e-mail]) or in an Instagram message (nsvensen89)

[@MillersStumpsandFirewood712]

Great stuff just subscribed

[@Nsvens89]

Thank you Sir!! I appreciate you joining along.

[@_BigLife_]

Really nice collection, can't wait to see the rest. You probably just reminded some to pull the collection out, oil the heads and handles. I will get you photos and measurements of a TT 6lb fire axe on an original handle. Video title Preserving the collection.

[@Nsvens89]

Thanks man!!! My guess is it will need to be 4 parts to cover everything lol. Preserving the collection would have been a much better title haha maybe the play list will need to be called that once I get them all together.

[@old_iron_axe_and_tool]

It puts the oil on the Axe.

[@Nsvens89]

It puts the the oil on the axe or else it gets the rust!

[@user-qi4mx4ds2m]

I noticed when guys see what KZbinrs like or collect they go after the same axes and thus raising the price on certain patterns, but it’s normally temporary then those prices go back down, and other patterns go way up

[@Nsvens89]

There's definitely a lot of truth to this. Especially when large channels talk about a specific pattern. For a while Hudson bays were crazy expensive regardless of the maker. From what I've noticed is some patterns seem to hold their price higher regardless of the market. But you are right. There are definitely fads within the collecting community and the prices fluctuate according. I collect a little bit of everything so hopefully I stay ahead of the trends and not go broke collecting haha

[@brettbrown9814]

Thats some nice metal!

[@Nsvens89]

Thank Brett! There will be more of the collection to come so stay tuned👍

[@Joey-L]

Great collection. I love your workshop. Very clean and organized. What oil are you using ?

[@Nsvens89]

Thanks Joey! I Don't want to give the wrong impression. The whole shop is not nearly as clean and organized as the bench /French cleat wall haha. I actually need to work on some larger storage options for the hung axes. I may end up making a video about it when I do. The oil is M-Pro 7 gun oil. I use it on my guns and had it in the shop. I do like how it doesn't become gummy and dosent evaporate off like wd40. But it doesn't smell great so be warned if you pick some up haha

[@rcosg542yt]

Awesome video. I was curious about your collection.

[@Nsvens89]

Thanks Robert! My guess is it will take 4 video to cover everything. 2 for loose heads and another 2 for stuff on handles. So stay tuned! I'll likely mix the collection videos in between project ones.

[@simjai1000]

Wow... some beautiful axes. Would you be interested in trading for some Australian axes? Also hoping to make some handlesxin the future...

[@Nsvens89]

Thanks man I appreciate it! I'm definitely open to the idea of it. I'm not sure how the logistics of it would work with customs and all the but I'm always up for trading and love Tasmanian Patterns

[@_BigLife_]

I would be interested as well.

[@simjai1000]

Where there is a will there is a way 😉 Mostly have Tasmanian pattern would love a Jersey. The old welded one looks insane! Can’t wait to see what else you have in the next row

[@Nsvens89]

Sounds good man! Are you on Instagram?

[@_BigLife_]

@@simjai1000 are you on Instagram?

[@chadmcdougle9341]

Nice collection! I like them hung on wall for organization and viewing - it looks cool. The pegs theyre on seem very sturdy - what are they? I need to do something similar to hang some my loose heads for display.

[@_BigLife_]

I agree with you and think he should do a build video.

[@Nsvens89]

Tanks chad! And the head rack is something I cooked up with scraps I had in the shop. What I used was some salvaged 3/4 (if I remember right) oak floor boards and steel tubing from a broken baby/pet gate. The tubing is steel and was painted white to start so I took the torch to it and then the wire wheel. Afterwards I just used a pipe cutter to section the longer tube's into 4.25 in sections (fits most heads nicely). The tubing is essential just thin walled 3/8in OD steel tubing. You can find it pretty cheap on Amazon too. I then just spaced out the holes 2in center to center and drilled them all with my drill press. I then just used a friction fit with the tubing into the holes and drove them in with a hammer. The board can then be mounted to a wall but in my case I mounted it on a French cleat system that I have set up behind my bench so the racks can actually be moved/removed easily. If there's enough interest maybe I'll make another storage rack for some more of my heads. There's always a need for more spots as the collection keeps growing haha.

[@Nsvens89]

I do always need more storage haha. I'll add it to the project list!

[@chadmcdougle9341]

@@Nsvens89 Thanks! I think I can cook up something similar with that description. I appreciate it.

[@Nsvens89]

Definitely!!! And if you have any other questions or need a few example pics don't hesitate to reach out. Email is [e-mail] and Instagram is nsvensen89 👍