Hand Making Axe Handles

[RI Chevy]

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

 

[TheJonsberg]

View attachment 102055 View attachment 102056 also I do use a 4 1/2" grinder with flap wheels saves alot of time

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

 

[TheJonsberg]

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

 

[ajschainsaws]

made a template for double bit handles

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[RI Chevy]

Nice! Looks like a canoe paddle. Lol

 

[RI Chevy]

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

 

[ajschainsaws]

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

Fantastic job Jeff now your hooked

 

[ajschainsaws]

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]

Fantastic job Jeff now your hooked

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

 

[TheJonsberg]

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

That looks really good!

 

[RI Chevy]

TY. My first one. LOL

 

[TheJonsberg]

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

 

[RI Chevy]

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

 

[TheJonsberg]

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]

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]

Also try some 00000 steel wool.

 

[TheJonsberg]

 

[ajschainsaws]

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

 

[ajschainsaws]

hey Jeff have you started your second axe yet

 

[TheJonsberg]

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Not using stee

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 ..