Is this worth anything ?

[lakeyboy]

Didn't really know where to post this ......

One of the properties we look after is being sold, so recently we have been clearing the vast number of sheds and stables today I found some milled elm boards about 12 ft Long but need to look through them as there is bit of woodworm in the boards I can get at, also found an old granberg file and guide what I'm most interested in is this old axe, it says elwell 5.

Worth keeping ?

[Daniël Bos]

Worth keeping!

 

Elwell Axes are amongst the most highly regarded, on par with the current Gransfors Bruks Axes and quite sought after. Good quality tool that will hold (probably increase) it's value for many years to come.

Don't be tempted to clean it with abrasives (angle grinder, sander, wire brush on drill) if you wish to sell it, have a look at the best way to clean it up. Collectors like to see the ageing of the metal so it's value will only decrease if you sand it to a bright finish.

Having said that, it's not worth a fortune, but I'd say at least £50.

[lakeyboy]

Lovely job !! Even worth 50 quid it's a bonus seeing as it was free best l look into cleaning it up properly then thanks for the reply buddy much appreciated

Lakeyboy

[mendiplogs]

Lovely job !! Even worth 50 quid it's a bonus seeing as it was free best l look into cleaning it up properly then thanks for the reply buddy much appreciated

Lakeyboy

 

HI LAKE look what there asking on time less tools mate it more then £50 on it do use girder mate looks a good axe well done mate jon

[lakeyboy]

These are the boards

[lakeyboy]

Sorry Jon didn't see you reply until now, I'll have a look mate, proper chuffed with my goodies today haha:thumbup:

[Graham]

HI LAKE look what there asking on time less tools mate it more then £50 on it do use girder mate looks a good axe well done mate jon

 

Timeless Tools is a good site for info but his prices are inflated and not what the current going rates are.

 

The best way of cleaning old tools is using the electrolytic method. All you need is a battery charger and a bucket. Follow it up with wax.

[lakeyboy]

Had a look at a couple of sites one had an asking price of £80 and timeless tools was £180 think I may just clean it up (properly) and put it out of the way for a rainy day! Thanks for all the replies gents !!

[Hodge]

Don't buff the rust off mate, patina is everything! Maybe just oil it. I love Elwell axes, I have 6 but one of the had been cleaned with wire wool and lost all its patina, gutted.

 

 

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[AcaciaRental]

Good find!