36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
This sort of fizzled, didn't it.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
Just delayed, the fizzling sound you heard was all my cash disappearing at Topeka.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
Been there, done that. I still can use a couple New Barco handles for a couple nice WWII Axes I have with loose handles. Do not be disappointed if they have smooth grain. I can send you a pic of the GI Barco I have, they are a decendent of the original Kelly Works True Temper. The handle configuration is the best I have seen.
I wish John was still around to "hang" a handle for me.
I wish John was still around to "hang" a handle for me.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
Strike this one off the "Possible List"......nice handle but definitely not the WWII design. (squared off fawns foot.) Couldn't see that end in the auction photo.Roger wrote:I know it's skirting the no ebay ad policy. But have found a seller who has a quantity of pretty nice looking axe handles.
I am not affiliated with the seller. Very decently priced even with shipping. And it is a fixed price listing. Just thought I'd give a heads up.
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I am still game to share an order from BARCO. I have a NOS GI Issue BARCO 4# Axe the handle is correct, and have several WWII True Temper Kelly Works and a Collins that have their original Fawns Foot handles, the BARCO is the same cut and curvature. I could use a BARCO handle to replace one which is damaged and loose.
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Anyone out on the G has a axe or shovel handle for sale?? Andy
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
Ben,
I have read through this post and maybe I am just missing it, but what kind of price are we talking about to place an order for the axe handles you are speaking about.
Bill
I have read through this post and maybe I am just missing it, but what kind of price are we talking about to place an order for the axe handles you are speaking about.
Bill
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Not cheap, someone has to order, receive and reship. probably between 20-30 bucks. I had it all figured out last fall, they have to be ordered thru a distributor. It cuts the chase tho, resulting in exactly what the collector wants. I never let a few extra bucks get in the way when it ends the search. There are all kinds of aftermarket axe handles out there in the $10.00 range, but few, if any, will be quality with the correct "fawn's foot" cut on the end. The GI BARCO 4# Axe is a direct decendent of the True Temper Flint Edge Kelly Works Axe of WWII and the handle is correct and available.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
I would be interested in a couple.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
I, too, would be interested in a couple.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
Don't wait on me if you're in a hurry guys. I'm busy wasting my money on putting people through college.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
6 Months later and likely more expensive.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
7 Years later.
Anyone willing to carry the ball?
Anyone willing to carry the ball?
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
Here's the subject GI BARCO AXE HANDLE for the 4# Axe.
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Re: 36" Fawns foot axe handle supplier.
From Barco home site
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36" WOOD HANDLE FOR 3-5 LB SINGLE BIT AXE
36" HANDLE FOR 3-5 LB TOOLS
SKU: P33603
$18.68
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36" WOOD HANDLE FOR 3-5 LB SINGLE BIT AXE
36" HANDLE FOR 3-5 LB TOOLS
SKU: P33603
$18.68
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