Hand Making Axe Handles

[Brian72]

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[XP_Slinger]

I’m not liking the grain run out on this. What do you guys think? Start over with a Billet that has better grain orientation? This one is running about 35* from vertical, hence the run out.

 

[jakethesnake]

Still gonna be better than a store bought. It looks pretty. I’d use it. I only swing an axe every so often anyhow

 

[ajschainsaws]

I’m not liking the grain run out on this. What do you guys think? Start over with a Billet that has better grain orientation? This one is running about 35* from vertical, hence the run out.

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I see what yo mean , but the grain runs with the bend it’ll look nice when you get it on the axe head it’s got some nice markings

 

[Brian72]

I think that handle will really look sharp when finished. I'd keep going with it. Too nice to start over.

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[XP_Slinger]

I think that handle will really look sharp when finished. I'd keep going with it. Too nice to start over.

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Just a little concerned with strength. There are still runs of grain that go from one end to the other, but it would be stronger without those couple layers of run out.

 

[ajschainsaws]

It’ll fit that shiny Plumb head just dandy

 

[ajschainsaws]

Got a sticky ole mess here

 

[ajschainsaws]

Got a bit further with the 28” larch handle

 

[RI Chevy]

Just asking, but aren't the grains going the wrong way on that handle?

 

[ajschainsaws]

Just asking, but aren't the grains going the wrong way on that handle?

Yes this one is quarter-sawn , so really it shouldn’t be that strong its larch and not flat sawn I will use it myself and see how it lasts

Most of the ash handles I have in are quarter or diamond sawn so it’s a big ????

 

[ajschainsaws]

This is what I like about this forum these hand tool threads are a pool of information , a bunch of awesome guys trying all these different tools
and woods having a ball

 

[RI Chevy]

Yup. This is one of my favorite threads! [emoji106]

 

[Brian72]

Just a little concerned with strength. There are still runs of grain that go from one end to the other, but it would be stronger without those couple layers of run out.

Understood. Still probably plenty strong. I tend to be drawn to nice grain and the handle just looks really nice. I want to get some ash for some projects.




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[jakethesnake]

Yes this one is quarter-sawn , so really it shouldn’t be that strong its larch and not flat sawn I will use it myself and see how it lasts

Most of the ash handles I have in are quarter or diamond sawn so it’s a big ????

I bought a wooden handle for my maul a bit back. It’s grain doesn’t run the way i prefer it. It’s been a good handle. I think you’ll be ok on that.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Thanks it feels pretty good I checked my supplied ash handles most of them are quarter grain there where two that where rift grain and one that was flat grain

 

[ajschainsaws]

I finished that piece of holly but there’s some cracks appearing it won’t burn at all grai; is too tight I’ll just get the oil on quick and keep it drinking and stop the cracks getting bigger

 

[ajschainsaws]

R

 

[ajschainsaws]

I’m not liking the grain run out on this. What do you guys think? Start over with a Billet that has better grain orientation? This one is running about 35* from vertical, hence the run out.

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@XP_Slinger how did the axe end up are you pleased

 

[ajschainsaws]

Finished the little larch handle with a well worn small double bit