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wesk Site Administrator
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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The MIL specs were fairly open on those dimensions.
There is plenty of reading on this topic. Just google all of it up.
http://jeepdraw.com/John_Barton1_Shovels.html
http://jeepdraw.com/John_Barton2-AXES.html
These are addressing WWII axes in John Barton's review but the same specs still applied in the 50's.
The 53 & 56 ORD 7 SNL G-740 lists ax FSN 5110-00-222-0455. This
equates to:5110-00-222-0455, 10501970, 40D1FG, 6150925, GGG-A-926,
GGG-A-926TY1CL1DEA, MA207-21880, MA20721880, AX,SINGLE BIT
Kevin Emdee of Starr Electric posted this Pioneer tool write-up on the G503 several years ago:
This part of Federal Standard Part Catalog GGG-A-926a makes it quite clear what size ax head we use. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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I believe these posts have addressed most of it:
Quote: | I noticed the MB/GPW guys have similar issues though not as bad as the M38. All seem to be with stock factory tubs. I would guess the original axes used had thinner handles and heads. It wouldn't surprise me if the GI's just steamed the handles to a slight curve to make them fit better. I have often thought maybe Willys fouled up on the length of the axe handle divit in the tub. The MB appears to have a much longer or deeper divit. |
_________________ Wes K
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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The handle spec is for an unfinished handle (no paint). Most folks would steam the handle then bend it while it is exposed to the steam. Same way we used to bend planks and spars for boat wood hulls.
TheMil Spec draws a spec with some leeway. The 36" sample drawing shows the sectional dimensions at 36" and you would calculate the correct dimensions/stations for shorter and longer handles.
Ryan_M ,
I reduced the size of your photos so readers would not have to go full screen or scroll left to right to read the posts. I copied them from your photo site to you album on this web site. Reducing their size in the process. Normally 150 to 200 K file sizes are the max for comfortable viewing of posts. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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1000's of photos posted on 1000's of forum posts and you are the first to mention the size. I personally find it handy to see the detail of a larger image plus being able to click on a photo linked to another site and see it even larger can also be useful. I think anyone who surfs the web with a minimized browser would be in the minority. I never have to scroll left or right on my devices. Maybe time to upgrade your hardware? |
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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No worries and I don't take it personally. I will not post any more large linked images here. |
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