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Offline Bart

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Fort Meigs Axe
« on: June 12, 2011, 07:05:05 PM »
Fort Meigs Axe I recently completed, Curly Ash haft.



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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2011, 07:59:40 PM »
Nice looking axe Bart.  Is the head pinned thru the handle?  I'm seeing a little round spot near the bottom of the "V".  I split and wedged the handle on the one I put together.  Hadn't thought of pinning.  Should be very secure.  Thanks for showing it.

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2011, 08:28:45 PM »
Yes,  pinned and wedged as well, I sell mainly to hunters that will use frequently, just adds a little more security.

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2011, 08:56:49 PM »
That is a nice lookin axe.  And speaking from experience, Bart's axe's are capable of hard work and hold a good edge.
Dave

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 02:39:48 AM »
Nice axe, bart is that one of your heads or one of the cast ones . Good patina and color in the handle.

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 05:55:55 AM »
Bart, how much would an axe like that run? PM the info if you prefer.
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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2011, 08:23:06 AM »
As the proud owner and user of one of Bart's axes, I'll stand tall for the quality of his workmanship and their utility.  They not only look great, they also take and hold a wonderful edge.  My bag axe is highly functional beyond the expectations of a small bag axe, and I'm certain this example will be the best in craftsmanship and function to go with the looks.  If I wasn't "axe poor" at the moment, I'd be asking about price too!
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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2011, 04:42:53 PM »
Nice looking Meigs axe...Love that cury ash..hard to come by

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2011, 04:53:48 PM »
Bart , would you be willing to make a shoulder sheath left hand carry blade facing backward for the ax? If so let me know and I will take it home with me!

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2011, 05:21:46 PM »
Frederick PM sent.

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2011, 03:10:09 AM »
Hi Bart,could you send me a PM and let me know,how much an axe like that would cost.For some reason I can't send you a PM
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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2011, 06:15:08 PM »
Rusty, PM sent.

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2011, 06:26:30 PM »
Thanks Brownbear and David !!

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2011, 04:48:23 PM »
Nice looking.  Is it forged from 4 pieces of steel? Or drawn, slit and drifted from one?

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2011, 08:43:17 PM »
Bart so much for priority mail as the ax has not arrived. I hope it will be here by tomorrow or at least by Tuesday. I will keep you posted. Sincerly Fred Speir

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2011, 01:40:02 AM »
Hi Frederick, I can private message the USPS tracking number to you, if you would like ?

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2011, 04:10:35 AM »
Nice axe, bart is that one of your heads or one of the cast ones . Good patina and color in the handle.

Jerry

Hi Bart, I really like those little Meigs style hawks and the curly ash handle just does something for it. Earlier Jerry ask if that is one of the cast heads or was it one that you created and I don't think you answered him. If you are forging them, how much would one be. Thanks for posting the photographs.   Regards  Frank
 
 
 

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2011, 03:09:14 PM »
Hi Bart If I dont get the ax in the next 2 days then we will have to track it down. So lets see what happens . Thanks Fred

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2011, 04:53:22 PM »
Fred, You should receive it today, I think.

Bart

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #19 on: June 27, 2011, 07:47:55 PM »
Great work!

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Re: Fort Meigs Axe
« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2011, 04:40:17 AM »
Hi Bart  well your package finally came in today and I am more then happy with your fine work you have done on the ax!!!!!!This we be my little work horse come this fall when its time to take care of the odds and ends of the game I shot this fall.  The ax fits like a glove and it is  a great piece of work!! I hope I can make up a shoulder sheath that will some way match your workmanship. I cant thank you enough for the pleasure of dealing with you!!!!!     With best regards  Frederick  Speir and I hope to see and do more with you in the future.  Take care and I hope to deal with you in the near future.   Thank you!!!!!!