Plumb Hatchet restore

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:59 am

Nothing special about this common 40s-60s little camp hatchet. Same pattern used for BSA. Just an example of what a quality hatchet was. Going to remove rust and treat handle, then give it a good utility edge. When I have time I’ll make a vintage style sheath for it. It will make a good truck hatchet.

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:06 am

Cleaned the head on the wire brush, jumped the head about 3/16” and reset the wedge. MAN this handle is thirsty!

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 12:33 pm

This was literally/real time 30 minutes of restore work. Wire brush, scraper, sandpaper and danish oil. It’s gonna probably take longer to put an edge on it.

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:00 pm

Let’s see how this shakes out. I’ve never designed or made this type of sheath before. Older belt type sheath used by BSA.

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:58 pm

Here’s the paper template in 6oz leather. Time to start riveting and stitching.

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:33 pm

Getting there.......

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 3:10 pm

Ok boys. First time designing and making an old skool belt sheath. She ain’t no beauty queen, but she’ll make your night. Here is current progress. Fitted, riveted and snap closure. Still have to stitch and do reinforcing rivets. But time for a adult beverage and a nap.

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **plumber_bob** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:50 pm

Looking good!!!

pb

Post by **nemo** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 5:49 pm

DONE! Hint from Nemo, the artificial sinew from Hobby Lobby SUXX!

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Post by **Whootsinator** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:25 pm

Nice! My axe sheath is cardboard and duct tape...

Post by **nemo** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:44 pm

Do you cut yourself? If not, it works.

Sent from my iJunquePhone 8

Kentucky Armory Club