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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: Brad in Wisconsin on November 13, 2017, 11:38:41 AM
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Where can I get a handle???
The pick is 13 1/2 long stamped 11/2 double bit eye 2 3/4 long 3/4 wide What is it? miner's pick, saddle pick, military?
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Try House Handle: https://www.househandle.com/ (https://www.househandle.com/). I've yet to use them, but hear good reports; and they've got a variety. Measure the eye on the pick, top and bottom (so you know the taper).
Can't help on what it was in its youth/who it was meant for. Sorry.
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Could be a coal pick, also called a mining pick used in coal mines. I see one in Seller's Dictionary of American Hand tools.
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Could be a coal pick, also called a mining pick used in coal mines. I see one in Seller's Dictionary of American Hand tools.
So, if it is, Brad, you now need to get a coal mine...like buying an older British car after finding a Whitworth wrench at a yard sale.
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If it was found anywhere near southwestern Wisconsin it could likely be for mining lead.
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was found in NE Wisconsin probably why in such good shape. No coal around there now I need a handle for this pick I tried the places offered and was blown off and other ideas?
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was found in NE Wisconsin probably why in such good shape. No coal around there now I need a handle for this pick I tried the places offered and was blown off and other ideas?
A suitable stick of hickory or ash, a drawknife and spokeshave, and a method of holding the handle you'll be making seems like the next step.