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<p>[QUOTE="testdepth, post: 205600, member: 3811"]I removed the old split handle and soaked the head in pure vinegar for two days and then in Evaporust for a day. Wire wheeled and sanded. The metal is pitted but turned out good. I replaced the handle. From blade edge to back of poll is about 11 inches and the head weighs about 5lbs.</p><p><br /></p><p>Before pictures</p><p>[ATTACH=full]59466[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>After cleaning head</p><p>[ATTACH=full]59476[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>New handle and oiled</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]59470[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="testdepth, post: 205600, member: 3811"]I removed the old split handle and soaked the head in pure vinegar for two days and then in Evaporust for a day. Wire wheeled and sanded. The metal is pitted but turned out good. I replaced the handle. From blade edge to back of poll is about 11 inches and the head weighs about 5lbs. Before pictures [ATTACH=full]59466[/ATTACH] After cleaning head [ATTACH=full]59476[/ATTACH] New handle and oiled [ATTACH=full]59470[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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