Hand Making Axe Handles

RI Chevy · Feb 26, 2018

Cool! Love these posts of axes and custom made handles!

TheJonsberg · Mar 10, 2018

ajschainsaws said:
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I do the same thing, .
Nice patina on your work bench by the way

TheJonsberg · Mar 10, 2018

Norwegian birch.. Got to get a head for this handle I am working on at the moment. .

ajschainsaws · Mar 19, 2018

made a template for double bit handles

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RI Chevy · Mar 19, 2018

Nice! Looks like a canoe paddle. Lol

RI Chevy · Mar 19, 2018

I just hung the double bit that I received from XP Slinger. [emoji106]

ajschainsaws · Mar 19, 2018

RI Chevy said:
I just hung the double bit that I received from XP Slinger. [emoji106]

Fantastic job Jeff now your hooked

ajschainsaws · Mar 19, 2018

TheJonsberg said:
Norwegian birch.. Got to get a head for this handle I am working on at the moment. .View attachment 115465 View attachment 115466

Lovely job you got a curvy lady there nice

RI Chevy · Mar 19, 2018

ajschainsaws said:
Fantastic job Jeff now your hooked

Thank you sir. Lol
Now, when the weather breaks I gotta make my own handles. [emoji2]

TheJonsberg · Mar 21, 2018

RI Chevy said:
I just hung the double bit that I received from XP Slinger. [emoji106]

That looks really good!

RI Chevy · Mar 21, 2018

TY. My first one. LOL

TheJonsberg · Mar 21, 2018

Still working on that oily mirror finish.
Rubbing in a touch of oil once a day since early feb..

RI Chevy · Mar 21, 2018

Looks real good!
I think I have maybe 8 or 9 coats of teak oil on this.

TheJonsberg · Mar 21, 2018

RI Chevy said:
Looks real good!
I think I have maybe 8 or 9 coats of teak oil on this.

It takes time .. If I only knew before hand how much Work and time it takes to make a mirror finish using oil... And sanding between layers..

TheJonsberg · Mar 21, 2018

TheJonsberg said:
It takes time .. If I only knew before hand how much Work and time it takes to make a mirror finish using oil... And sanding between layers..

400+ grits works Just fine..

RI Chevy · Mar 21, 2018

Also try some 00000 steel wool.

TheJonsberg · Mar 21, 2018

ajschainsaws · Mar 21, 2018

these handles are a labour of love but well worth it @TheJonsberg & @RI Chevy
there looking cracking

ajschainsaws · Mar 21, 2018

hey Jeff have you started your second axe yet

TheJonsberg · Mar 21, 2018

TheJonsberg said:
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Not using stee

ajschainsaws said:
these handles are a labour of love but well worth it @TheJonsberg & @RI Chevy
there looking cracking

Thanks bro, hope to make a glass like finish before spring..
The Sad part for the handle is that
I will use it ..

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