Who made this axe? Any clues here?
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I see a number u894 and on other side a circle no letters I can see. Any help on age or maker will be appreciated.
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#11
It is somewhat hard to see in the photo, but I think that the marking is actually 'US94'. If so, it was made by Woodings Verona in 1994.
Bob Page
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In da U.P. of Michigan
www.loonlaketoolworks.com
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#12
wow I'm impressed you are correct. What is the round thing that looks like a metal dowel insert? Is it a casting mark.
I would have bet a lot it was much older.
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#13
(01-17-2017, 08:32 PM)Jack in omaha Wrote: What is the round thing that looks like a metal dowel insert? Is it a casting mark.

I think it was made by the other side of the die when the lettering was stamped into it.
Bob Page
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In da U.P. of Michigan
www.loonlaketoolworks.com
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#14
Nice axe head.

I'll just mention it, although you probably realize that, when you put a handle to it, the part that's up in your pictures will be down - that is, the curve along the length of the head will be down.
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I'll just mention it, although you probably realize that, when you put a handle to it, the part that's up in your pictures will be down - that is, the curve along the length of the head will be down. "

I am cornfused, Bill. Are you saying treat it like a hammer? Keep the pointy part away from you? Wonder ... how a straight handle will work?
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#16
yes it weighed in at about 4 pounds. Thanks I think I have a nice new replacement handle to use if I can find it.
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(01-18-2017, 11:56 AM)hbmcc Wrote: I'll just mention it, although you probably realize that, when you put a handle to it, the part that's up in your pictures will be down - that is, the curve along the length of the head will be down. "

I am cornfused, Bill. Are you saying treat it like a hammer? Keep the pointy part away from you? Wonder ... how a straight handle will work?

Yeah, pointy part away, and droopy part of the edge down.
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#18
If you google Hudson Bay axe, it will show the proper orientation of the head in relation to the handle.
Ken
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