You might be able to get the Lumber Axe by typing /equip in the chat. The chat command gives you some items and is supposed to be used to speed up the progression for the experienced players.
I don't think the /equip command gives the Axe, I remember someone trying it, I also tried it myself awhile ago and didn't get it. Did get the Smashlight though, if I recall.
Its still possible to get the Lumber Axe though, you just need to receive it from someone who has a spare from the old version.
The trouble is finding anyone who actually has a spare.
Other than that, Smashlight is the best you can obtain from simply playing the game right now. Lumber Axe is basically metagame at this point.