Not really sandman related, but have a gander anyhoo if ya want.

**Rico** · 25-10-2011, 05:02 PM

Hey all, not van/ute related, but heres what I bought with the proceeds of the van sale (besides my wifeys dental work and medical bills).

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A rare Aussie Speed racing axe

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30 odd sharpening stones

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Left of pic is a Stewart Racing Axe, used once, needs re cheiselling and a rare True Blue Racer

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These are a pair of Tuatahi racing axes, these are a very popular New Zealand made axes.

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This is an Aussie Keesteel, made by the Legendary axeman Lawrence O'Toole This ones basically ready to go in a chop now.

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This is another NZ Tuatahi.

Ill edit once I see whats what

**Gaddy** · 25-10-2011, 08:02 PM

Nice stash there [MENTION=579]Rico[/MENTION] ! Are you a chopper or just a collector of murder weapons? :Chin:

**RodneyHZ253** · 25-10-2011, 08:11 PM

Great collection looks like some of those would be rare and very collectable it sound like you know your axes

**Rico** · 26-10-2011, 10:18 AM

[MENTION=172]Gaddy[/MENTION] Gads I not only like to collect all things sharp and dangerous:twisted: I also have a sythe as well. I am training so I can compete one day, also looking and doing 2 man and 1 man sawing too. but an M tooth racing saw is about 1200 bucks roughly.

[MENTION=177]RodneyHZ253[/MENTION] Yeah Ive been interested in axes and axe racing for a while now. Before I bought these axes from my coach I did my research on what was popular, for what timber, used by who etc. The Stewart Racing Axe is the only one so far that I cant seem to find a lot of data on. but as its a brand new axe, race prepped and only used once when the guy hit a knot and took thae chip out of it. So Im sending it off to a feller down Colac way, have a new handle put in and aligned properly, then Ill have a thicker chisel ground in and the bight re-formed. Then Ill see how it goes. When I started I didnt know just how much was in it, loving it though!

**Mazdragon** · 26-10-2011, 10:23 AM

hmmm, i always thought an axe is an axe, i used to chop wood.... u'd probably hate to see how i treat 'em... lol. Didn't know there was such a thing.... still upset about the van tho.....:(

**HK1837** · 26-10-2011, 10:56 AM

Good to see people collecting things other than Holdens!!!!! If everyone wanted to collect the same thing, no-one would want the Fords :(

**Rico** · 26-10-2011, 11:40 AM

[MENTION=225]HK1837[/MENTION] There are still plenny o people who want the Fords mate. I assure you of that!

[MENTION=203]Mazdragon[/MENTION] A work axe is just that mate, a work axe, battered beaten they are a great thing though "A great axe that one! Only had 3 new heads and six new handles!" heheh Even an old work axe though I look after. Have you been cutting tree roots with yours? Yeah well, I can always get another van mate. Although it may have to now be a 4WD ute so I can go bush n get some training logs!

**HK1837** · 26-10-2011, 02:55 PM

[QUOTE=Rico;29585][MENTION=225]HK1837[/MENTION] There are still plenny o people who want the Fords mate. I assure you of that!

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That was the point! If everyone collected the same thing, no-one would want the Fords!

**Rico** · 26-10-2011, 04:24 PM

lol I see said the blind man to his deaf wife.

**Alien DNA** · 26-10-2011, 11:38 PM

Always wondered...is the metal tempered with the axe heads? My axe looks like a busted arse....not pretty.

I collect tarantulas.....people think im a 6 pack short of a slab!!!