looking for a time frame for this adze

[snaps]

Hey Folks,
What century would you put this guy in based on the style?

Thanks for looking and stay safe!

 

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[ANTIQUARIAN]

Unfortunately, there's not much left of your find, so dating it precisely may be difficult.

"There are also a number of specialized, short-handled adzes used by coopers, wainwrights, chair makers, and bowl and trough making.
Many of these have shorter handles for control and more curve in the head to allow better clearance for shorter cuts."

This is an interesting site... https://www.bestwoodcarvingtools.com/the-adze/
Here is a c1650 example the looks similar to yours.

Hopefully one of the other Tnet members here can offer you some assistance.

Dave

 

[smallfoot]

I'm afraid that the parts that would give the most clues are mostly missing as mentioned above! Any near by finds?

 

[snaps]

sorry guys i posted this in two different places an forgot about this one antiquarian thats a cool site thanks, I do think mine may date back a ways, smallfoot, all other finds were union camp stuff, nothing older

 

[xaos]

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