Hand Making Axe Handles

[ajschainsaws]

got some large pick axe mattock handles and cut them back

 

[XP_Slinger]

got some large pick axe mattock handles and cut them back

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What did you use to cut your wedge notch? Looks nice and wide for a good thick wedge.

And what model Dolmar is that in your avatar? Never seen one with a high top.

 

[ajschainsaws]

What did you use to cut your wedge notch? Looks nice and wide for a good thick wedge.

And what model Dolmar is that in your avatar? Never seen one with a high top.

I use a normal wood saw too cut the wedge notch then I put the handle back
The vice and squash t(e cut closed then I go down through with the same
Hand saw and when you take it out the vice you got a darn good slot

The saw in the avatar is a ps-9010 2016 model

 

[XP_Slinger]

I use a normal wood saw too cut the wedge notch then I put the handle back
The vice and squash t(e cut closed then I go down through with the same
Hand saw and when you take it out the vice you got a darn good slot

The saw in the avatar is a ps-9010 2016 model

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Very smart never thought of pinching the cut together and cutting it again. I use a hand saw as well but never get the double width like you have. Thanks!

Cool saw, don’t see too many of those around

 

[ajschainsaws]

Very smart never thought of pinching the cut together and cutting it again. I use a hand saw as well but never get the double width like you have. Thanks!

Cool saw, don’t see too many of those around

I’ve tried doing it on the table saw with the wider cut but always seem
Too fug it up

 

[XP_Slinger]

I’ve tried doing it on the table saw with the wider cut but always seem
Too fug it up

Lol! I gave that a go once with the same result...ruined the handle.

 

[RI Chevy]

So use a hand saw to cut the groove for the wedge. Good to know. Sorry you guys found out the hard way. But you sure both help all of us with your knowledge sharing! [emoji482]

 

[leadfarmer]

So use a hand saw to cut the groove for the wedge. Good to know. Sorry you guys found out the hard way. But you sure both help all of us with your knowledge sharing! [emoji482]

I think there just flying by the seat of there pants. [emoji38]

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[ajschainsaws]

So use a hand saw to cut the groove for the wedge. Good to know. Sorry you guys found out the hard way. But you sure both help all of us with your knowledge sharing! [emoji482]

I think there’s too many round edges and a round handle never sits straight
On the table and you gotta be sharp shooter too get that saw blade starigth

 

[RI Chevy]

I was wondering how to go about cutting the wedge and was actually thinking table saw. Lol
Glad I didn't try it.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Like @XP_Slinger says too many handles get ruined big time

 

[XP_Slinger]

I think there just flying by the seat of there pants. [emoji38]

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This^^. Lol!

Also tried a plunge cut with a 5 1/2” circular saw...not enough skills for that either

 

[Philbert]

Anybody use a bandsaw?
Lot easier to control.

Philbert

 

[leadfarmer]

Any new projects lately?

 

[RI Chevy]

I gotta get my arse in gear.
How's things Rodney?

 

[Sty57]

Any new projects lately?

What about you?.........find a stick yet?

 

[leadfarmer]

I'm doing well got quite a few projects to start here come winter when I don't have anything to do.
No I haven't found the stick yet I've been working on my dump truck trying to get it ready to B in the woods

 

[RI Chevy]

Good deal Rodney.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I’ve got a ton of handles to make once winter sets in, just haven’t had time.

 

[ajschainsaws]

got started on. another bamboo handle