2lbs Hults Bruk Axe

[WealdenWoodsman]

Hello all,

Just thought I would show a recent Hults Bruk restoration I have finished this morning. Its a post- 1988 (probably early 90s) 2lbs head fitted on a 27 1/2 inch Hickory handle.

I used to own a Gransfors Scandinavian Forest Axe but sold it as I felt the handle was just a bit on the short side for me (25 inch). Ever since I have been meaning to build my own version with the same weight of head but with a slightly longer handle.

When one turned up in the classifieds I really couldn't say no! Takes an excellent edge and performed very well of some lengths of seasoned Hornbeam.

I have added a few before, during and after pictures to give you an idea of what was done.

All the best,

Cameron

PS. I'm always looking for vintage Swedish axes, if you have anything with you think might be of interest, please PM me.

 

[Tony]

Nice job Cameron How long does a restoration like that generally ake you?

 

[WealdenWoodsman]

Nice job Cameron How long does a restoration like that generally ake you?

Cheers Tony. This one took about an hour and a half to sharpen and hang, the head itself was left in White Vinegar for 24 hours to clean of the rust. I like taking my time with these, quite a nice thing to do after a day at work.

 

[scottisha5]

Good Job mate. Ive always preferred older tools etc. A good clean and oiled up and they last years. This looks back to new.

John

 

[WealdenWoodsman]

Good Job mate. Ive always preferred older tools etc. A good clean and oiled up and they last years. This looks back to new.

John

Thanks John, couldn't agree more.

 

[Muddypaws]

Excellent restoration job! Bringing old tools back to good working order is a very worthwhile pastime.

 

[WealdenWoodsman]

Excellent restoration job! Bringing old tools back to good working order is a very worthwhile pastime.

Thanks! I have got a couple more unusual/rarer heads arriving from Sweden in the next week or so for me to play around with.

 

[Sparky415]

An hour and a half, you don't hang about!
Lovely looking job

 

[Everything Mac]

You've made a lovely job of that. Very nice indeed.

All the best
Andy

 

[WealdenWoodsman]

Cheers guys!

 

[Jackroadkill]

That's a cracker, fella - I really like it. The HB axes are really nice, I think. I'm in the process of doing two old Elwells - a Kent pattern chopper and a huge, 7lb felling axe that's going to go on a 36" haft (when I can find one that I like). The big one was found derelict under a hedge and had to be soaked in treacle and vinegar for three weeks, but has come out really well.

 

[WealdenWoodsman]

That's a cracker, fella - I really like it. The HB axes are really nice, I think. I'm in the process of doing two old Elwells - a Kent pattern chopper and a huge, 7lb felling axe that's going to go on a 36" haft (when I can find one that I like). The big one was found derelict under a hedge and had to be soaked in treacle and vinegar for three weeks, but has come out really well.

Thank you very much indeed. It really is amazing how well the vinegar works on the heads, the rust literally falls away.

Would love to see a picture of the 7lb head, that will be a real beast when finished!

 

[Jackroadkill]

Thank you very much indeed. It really is amazing how well the vinegar works on the heads, the rust literally falls away.

Would love to see a picture of the 7lb head, that will be a real beast when finished!

Thanks very much - will get some before and after pitures up soon.