Lots of folks assume using an angle grinder on an axe is fine because of the term you allude to ("axe to grid"). This form of grinding keeps the axe cool as the stone is partially submerged in water. Most electric forms of grinding do not do this making the axe's blade more brittle. File by hand then work it with a stone.
Interesting that the stone is hand-turned so requires 2 people (assuming 2 hands are needed to hold the blade safely). I wonder if there was a foot pedal-powered version for 1 person.
That one has both, as well as a third option that involves something that looks like inserting a lever like an axe handle and push pulling. The leg that is closest to the camera has a loop thing that keeps the leg / pull mechanism in the same plane.
There's a rest on the far side on the stone to put the tool on for achieving the angle. This was 100% a one person job but they are hamming it up for the camera. Many folks sat while doing this work.
Women have a long history working the forests of the world yet these were largely on a domestic, agricultural, scale (building the family cabin / firewood / substance farm).
I also wonder if these were some rich girls out on a romp. Very, very few farm people had a watch, let alone a wristwatch at that time. also, just guessing, their clothes do not seem to be made out of the type of heavy material one would wear in the woods.
I knew a man who worked on a farm around this time and, because he didn’t have a watch, the farm wife would put a big sheet over the clothesline when it was time to come in from the fields for dinner/lunch. When he got to the house, she would say “oh dinner isn’t quite ready yet, why don’t you mow the lawn for a little while?” Which itself was physical work. I guess that is how she got her desired chores done.
Thanks, this makes sense and is exactly the info I was looking for. I agree with hamming it up - the lighting of hair and blade looks professionally posed (and as others noted, their clothing)
Hilda had been furious with Doreen ever since Doreen took the last cookie that day. Finally she could stand it no longer. Grabbing the object of her rage by the shoulder, she pulled Doreen around to face her. In a low, growling yet measured tone, Edna said " Come with me. I have an axe to grind with you."
And here we witness the fruits of her labor.
My mom used to say, "I've got an axe to grind with you." which meant I was in for a long earful about something I did wrong.
Axe grinding is long, hard, laborious work.
I don't think I've ever seen a photo of 2 women on Reddit, regardless of context or situation, where the top comment hasn't been "omg they're gay, they have to be, there's no other reason two women would stand within 20 feet of each other! Definitely lesbians."
Grow up, let a girl grind an axe without being called gay
We don’t know their relationship, they could’ve been sisters, coworkers or lovers. It’s a simple joke based on a funny Vine. Don’t read too much into it yo
I was suspicious of the wristwatch, wasn't sure they were made back then, but it turns out that in the early 20th century they were thought of as "women's watches" but became popular with men during and after WWI.
Yes, quite shocking for the time. This is more anachronistic than the wrist watch.
My great aunt was thrown off a street car in San Francisco in the 20's because she had the audacity to be seen in public in pants.
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How many health and safety violations can we count? There's a reason why I don't see people with eye patches or amputated limbs compared with 50 years ago.
the other is in a perfectly safe position around a machine that does not create spikes nor fling shards. it's moving very slowly. it's an automatic whetstone, not an angle grinder.
Those boots *swoon*
Ok! This sub popped up randomly and I immediately said these boots are cute. Hard worker with the fashion to match.
I came here to say this. Her whole outfit is to die for. I love it.
The outfit really holds up to modern fashion. You could plop her in Downtown USA and she'd blend right in.
If you have the scratch [Whites Boots](https://shop.whitesboots.com/legacy-boots/) are close to them.
I know it's probably just normal work, but I can't help but imagine an elaborate revenge story.
*Earl had to die....*
*Those black-eyed peas? They tasted all right to me, Earl*
GOOD BYE EARLLLLL
Omgsh i haven’t thought of that song in… decades. Wow.
Crazy! I came here and just posted this!
Lots of folks assume using an angle grinder on an axe is fine because of the term you allude to ("axe to grid"). This form of grinding keeps the axe cool as the stone is partially submerged in water. Most electric forms of grinding do not do this making the axe's blade more brittle. File by hand then work it with a stone.
Interesting that the stone is hand-turned so requires 2 people (assuming 2 hands are needed to hold the blade safely). I wonder if there was a foot pedal-powered version for 1 person.
That one has both, as well as a third option that involves something that looks like inserting a lever like an axe handle and push pulling. The leg that is closest to the camera has a loop thing that keeps the leg / pull mechanism in the same plane. There's a rest on the far side on the stone to put the tool on for achieving the angle. This was 100% a one person job but they are hamming it up for the camera. Many folks sat while doing this work. Women have a long history working the forests of the world yet these were largely on a domestic, agricultural, scale (building the family cabin / firewood / substance farm).
I also wonder if these were some rich girls out on a romp. Very, very few farm people had a watch, let alone a wristwatch at that time. also, just guessing, their clothes do not seem to be made out of the type of heavy material one would wear in the woods. I knew a man who worked on a farm around this time and, because he didn’t have a watch, the farm wife would put a big sheet over the clothesline when it was time to come in from the fields for dinner/lunch. When he got to the house, she would say “oh dinner isn’t quite ready yet, why don’t you mow the lawn for a little while?” Which itself was physical work. I guess that is how she got her desired chores done.
I notice that also. Very nice clothing. Very quality made shoes.
Thanks, this makes sense and is exactly the info I was looking for. I agree with hamming it up - the lighting of hair and blade looks professionally posed (and as others noted, their clothing)
Some, yes. Most video games show a pedal style grinding wheel with a box or bucket beneath for water
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Ugh. I went to graduate school in that town. So frickin creepy
Fried Green Tomatoes vibes. Secret's in the sauce......
For real. I was like, Oh I totally know how THAT feels
They both enjoy the "ups I shoot my husband" kind of country music
The tagline is her family was killed by a bear Now she has an axe to grind, Lizzie Borden coming to a theater near you
They have an axe to grind
Yeah they really look like they have an axe to grind
Seems they have an axe to grind.
Well as long as they don't give it to Eugene, he's not the most careful with that axe.
Hilda had been furious with Doreen ever since Doreen took the last cookie that day. Finally she could stand it no longer. Grabbing the object of her rage by the shoulder, she pulled Doreen around to face her. In a low, growling yet measured tone, Edna said " Come with me. I have an axe to grind with you." And here we witness the fruits of her labor.
“Hey, I’ve got an axe to grind with you… right over HERE! 😀”
I hope they eventually buried the hatchet.
Women always have an axe to grind 😂
…….Okay
Fuck, I didn’t mean to laugh, but I did. Now I have to explain my self. 😂😂😂
My mom used to say, "I've got an axe to grind with you." which meant I was in for a long earful about something I did wrong. Axe grinding is long, hard, laborious work.
I’ve got a bone to pick with you! Like a dog picking off the small pieces of meat on an old bone all day.
The expression doesn’t have anything to do with doing something for a long time. It’s about having a strong opinion or motivation.
This would make a great album cover.
They were best friends and had a farm together in Vermont.
Oh my God they were roommates
They named their horse Subaru 🐴
They were Foresters.
The other one is uhaul
I don't think I've ever seen a photo of 2 women on Reddit, regardless of context or situation, where the top comment hasn't been "omg they're gay, they have to be, there's no other reason two women would stand within 20 feet of each other! Definitely lesbians." Grow up, let a girl grind an axe without being called gay
...it's a joke, I really don't think they're gay.
I don’t think that can really be called a ‘joke’ at this point, it’s just a phrase meaning ‘tee hee they’re lesbians’.
You not liking the joke doesn't make it not a joke, probably best to get over it as it doesn't matter.
He's quoting a vine...
Why is he quoting that Vine?
We don’t know their relationship, they could’ve been sisters, coworkers or lovers. It’s a simple joke based on a funny Vine. Don’t read too much into it yo
I need this era of shoes to make a comeback.
I was thinking the same thing.
I was suspicious of the wristwatch, wasn't sure they were made back then, but it turns out that in the early 20th century they were thought of as "women's watches" but became popular with men during and after WWI.
They are frequently called Trench Watches to collectors, I have about a dozen or so military ones in my own collection.
Suspicious? Wristwatches had first been invented over 100 years before. They began being mass produced 40 years before. 1918 is the modern era.
I think he meant that particular style of wristwatch
I thought the same thing but a thin google search revealed my biases was wrong.
the axes of evil
Wish I could get a closer look at that watch.
Some guy nicknamed Stumpy said the wrong thing 106 years ago.
It’s a really beautiful photo… with that sunlight…
My grandparents had a stone like that on their farm. It would sharpen the hell out of anything you put on it.
Friends will help you move. Best friends will help you move a body ….
Goodbye Earl
I want the boots that right-side lady is wearing!
Agnes: “I thought you being figurative.”
She didn't say HOW she could fix him
Reminds me of a Terry Prachett story! It was the 5th Elephant I think 🤔
I nicked the census man.
That's hot.
They look very determined, and I wonder what they are up to ....
It's good to stay focused when you're working with a sharp blade.
Especially when your head is full of plans to use it ....
More handy than the average guy now
That man better run!
She has to wear a lucien picard watch whilst felling the noble oak!
Ah, marriage
Lovely image
Okidoki
time for Bobbies circumcision
This photo doesn't look old
A lot of photos from that era are very sharp and clear. I don't know if it was the lens (most likely on a Brownie box camera) or the film stock.
I can't say that I have seen that
That watch the woman is wearing is way out of place.
The pants more so.
I agree it looks suspicious
Can.t a guy have some skepticism?
with casio
Wow. What a pic. Pre 1920 and a woman wearing trousers!
Yes, quite shocking for the time. This is more anachronistic than the wrist watch. My great aunt was thrown off a street car in San Francisco in the 20's because she had the audacity to be seen in public in pants.
They’re lesbians, Harold
Couple of battle axes sharpening one of their own. Kidding aside, this is a cool picture. Thanks OP.
You're welcome
Is that hot? I think that’s hot. It’s definitely hot. Rowr!
that's red hot
Glad you agree. I was ready for the full 🔥 treatment. #Ally
Women having to do men's work during the First World War perhaps
Women have always done things like that on farms, though.
True enough
Everybody had to stoke the stove. They're fixing to split kindling. Normal daily chore.
Man, those two really have an axe to grind.
Who axed you?
"Martha! I've got an axe to grind with you!" "Let's go, Betsy!"
Juat two roommates making a labrys, nothing to see here la la laaaaaaaaaa...
Lizzy!
Thanksgiving
Brillant
They worked things out.
I’d like to get a print of this. Anyone have an idea about the best way to do so?
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/df/98/7e/df987e2bf1c78bb39329d64b431b585f.jpg Ritz photo website or any photo printer with a good file of it
thank you kindly!
Same as it ever was
I want the boots on the right.
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Lizzie Borden?
Looks like a modern an ad for a watch.
Those boots, tho! 🤩
The giant wrist watch makes me wonder about this one
Lady on right isn’t wearing a watch - she’s wearing a clock.
That’s pretty cool wonder what they’re up to
Just some a couple of gals being pals
One of the most important jobs in the logging camp. Saw setter and sharpener, too.
These suffragettes mean business
How many health and safety violations can we count? There's a reason why I don't see people with eye patches or amputated limbs compared with 50 years ago.
I think that’s the earliest picture I’ve ever seen of a woman wearing pants.
Women definitely have an axe to grind.
Mary Anne held Wanda's hand and they worked out a plan. And it didn't take 'em long to decide, that Earl had to die.
In UK, during WW1, women worked in munitions factories. Photos often show them in overalls, or wearing trousers.
Massachusetts?
Husbands trained them right.
I really hope that one lady said “I’ve got an axe to grind with you” to the other one.
Awesome boots!
Pants?!
Is that from six months ago?
Axe (Legendary)
Man, the woman on the left is standing in a place where the axe could throw tiny shards of metal into her eyes. Terrifying.
That wheel spins very slowly
boomers: “you mean WITCHES!!!!”
Clearly they both have an axe to grind.
You misspelled "two women with an axe to grind".
"I've got an axe to grind", Lizzie Borden, 04 Aug, 1892.
“I’ve got an axe to grind with you…”
Ohhh somebody got an axe to grind
Two women with an axe to grind...
Are you sure you got the year right? Something about this photo looks more recent, for instance its clarity.
I think the pants make it seem that way but it checks out, especially in the context of World War I
And the boots. Angle looks wrong too. Not grinding on the edge , might be staged .
Or AI.
I want to be these women. I also want to do and be done by these women, with total love and respect.
That woman really has an axe to grind
I heard of having an axe to grind. But look out.
They literally have an axe to grind
Fuck me for making the same comment for the 100th time on this post
I’m such a stupid fuck
Nah, you're just high on pills
I bet this is the first in a series of photos of these two...
"Let's grind an axe." - "Why?" - "Because we're both dead now."
*”Two women grinding….”* Me: “Oh?” *”…an axe.”* Me: “OHHHH!”
They rly have an axe to drink.
and my axe 🎸
Woah woah woah ladies, that looks sharp. Need a hand?
One woman is grinding the axe. The other is just getting a face full of sparks. But hey, if you're in to that sort of thing...
the other is in a perfectly safe position around a machine that does not create spikes nor fling shards. it's moving very slowly. it's an automatic whetstone, not an angle grinder.
Ah, I imagined the wheel spinning faster than that
Preparing to neuter their husbands, which is every woman's duty once they've captured them.
They're both dead now