Axe TLC , Swedish Army & Finnish Billnas 12/3

[Twodogs]

Had a relaxing weekend working on two axes that need time

First was a Swedish Army axe that I had from Military mart some time back ,

Karl & I already did a field repair on this one as the head was loose and badly fitted ,



Time to sort it out



All paint removed but I never went mad as it needs a bit of green ...



Head rehung as I said it was a bit badly fitted so the new wedge is offset but solid ,



Bit of oil and there it is ,,,



Shown with its big bro that was sorted some time back ,





Then came the for me harder axe to sort ...The Finnish Billnas 12/3. This came from Martti in Finland many thanks mate .

Loads on the net on these classics ,



First thing i learnt from the net was " Everyman makes his own handle "....Owww says I hmmmm Problem is im not a wood worker but i will have a go .



To be honest I did buy a axe handle and will make it fit

So its getting there still loads of work to do but i the true feel of projects I am learning loads



More to follow on this one

Twodogs

 

[MartinK9]

Nice one Cliff. All repairs done in your newly positioned tent?

 

[Mesquite]

Nicely done returning them back to use Cliff

 

[Martti]

Although you can use the Billnäs as an "ordinary" axe, I would suggest that you would use its relatively small size in your advantage and use a 45 cm long handle.

 

[Jon Dower]

Hi Martti,
do you have any more Billnas 12/3 or Kellokoski axe heads that you would be willing to part with?
Many regards,
Jon.

 

[DanBow]

What is the hole for on the first one?

Dan

 

[Erbswurst]

Mainly it's made to look through it.

Some use it as a cigarette holder.

Supporting US american troops could have stored used chewing gums in it.

;0)

Perhaps @Janne knows different options???