Hand Making Axe Handles

[ajschainsaws]

Bit of a derail but I done this sledge hammer the same time made a wedge similar to one of wilhelms

 

[ajschainsaws]

They look great!

Thanks

 

[ajschainsaws]

And how does the bamboo swing?

Very well all I’ve used it on is a few rounds of larch and it’s nice

 

[ajschainsaws]

I bet it doesn't damp much, probably a lot of rebound going to ones hands.

No there isn’t much damping going on you can feel t(e strike but will try that oak one tomorrow see what it’s like
And see how it feels

 

[XP_Slinger]

View attachment 105901 View attachment 105902 Bit of a derail but I done this sledge hammer the same time made a wedge similar to one of wilhelms

Not a derail at all brother, nice looking handle.

 

[heritageguy20051]

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Great job!

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[RI Chevy]

Probably a stupid question, but does the cold dry winters affect handle strength? Especially where the handle goes through the eye of the head. Does the wood shrink up so that the handle loosens up?
Just curious to read what you think.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I haven't had any of mine loosen up yet. It was -20 in my barn for over a week. Of course I wasn't using them in that temp so that may not answer your question.

 

[Wilhelm]

View attachment 105901 View attachment 105902 Bit of a derail but I done this sledge hammer the same time made a wedge similar to one of wilhelms

How does it split wood . . . ?
The hammer, not the wedge.

Probably a stupid question, but does the cold dry winters affect handle strength? Especially where the handle goes through the eye of the head. Does the wood shrink up so that the handle loosens up?
Just curious to read what you think.

Never any issues on mine summer/winter.
Just keep the handle dry, especially the ax head end!

 

[ajschainsaws]

How does it split wood . . . ?
The hammer, not the wedge.

Hello I was quoting about how I made a big metal wedge similar to your wedge in your splitting axe and put it in the t(e big hammer

 

[ajschainsaws]

Great job!

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Thanks

 

[ajschainsaws]

Roughed another piece of oak out dunno which head too put on there

 

[Wilhelm]

Hello I was quoting about how I made a big metal wedge similar to your wedge in your splitting axe and put it in the t(e big hammer

Should have put a smiley in my post.
That was supposed to be a LOL question.

 

[heritageguy20051]

View attachment 106000 Roughed another piece of oak out dunno which head too put on there

Why you teasing us like this? Just giving us a glimpse of those other pretty ladies on the red carpet. You're doing some nice work!

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[ajschainsaws]

Why you teasing us like this? Just giving us a glimpse of those other pretty ladies on the red carpet. You're doing some nice work!

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Sorry about that but here you go

 

[RI Chevy]

[emoji32] wow

 

[ajschainsaws]

Iam happy tonight I’ve found a timber yard about 2 hours from me that deals in exotic hardwoods and they have some Osage orange
They got self selection bins to pick and choose from

 

[XP_Slinger]

Iam happy tonight I’ve found a timber yard about 2 hours from me that deals in exotic hardwoods and they have some Osage orange
They got self selection bins to pick and choose from

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Looks like an awesome mill to pick through. Hopefully their prices are worth the trip. I started making a handle out of a piece of ash I got from the mill tonight. Not happy being stuck with the grain in the board. I got used to picking the exact grain I wanted by splitting billets off of a log. Yes, I’m a picky beeotch. Now I’m looking forward to milling my own stuff even more.

 

[heritageguy20051]

Sorry about that but here you go

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Looking real good.

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[ajschainsaws]

Looks like an awesome mill to pick through. Hopefully their prices are worth the trip. I started making a handle out of a piece of ash I got from the mill tonight. Not happy being stuck with the grain in the board. I got used to picking the exact grain I wanted by splitting billets off of a log. Yes, I’m a picky beeotch. Now I’m looking forward to milling my own stuff even more.

Yes it does look ok but I expect prices will be strong Iam passing there on the 20th so we can see what’s there