Hand Making Axe Handles

[RI Chevy]

Very nice Josh! [emoji631][emoji106][emoji482]

 

[XP_Slinger]

Happy with how it turned out. Going to have a nice mask made by one of my other coworkers.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Very nice Josh! [emoji631][emoji106][emoji482]

Thanks Jeff

 

[RI Chevy]

Paint is super nice touch

 

[XP_Slinger]

Paint is super nice touch

Just hope it sticks, I scuffed the ax before priming but it was still a very smooth surface.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Finally got around to making myself a wedge banger handle. This was the most miserable piece of wood I’ve ever worked with, the grain was pulling in both directions with my draw shave....took a long time to shape because of this. Turned out ok in the end.

 

[Cat 525]

Finally got around to making myself a wedge banger handle. This was the most miserable piece of wood I’ve ever worked with, the grain was pulling in both directions with my draw shave....took a long time to shape because of this. Turned out ok in the end.
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That Plumb 4 oughta drive wedges! Nice job!

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice touch Josh! I like it...[emoji106]

 

[XP_Slinger]

That Plumb 4 oughta drive wedges! Nice job!

Thanks Tim. Was using that 5lb Kelley before but it was a very tight fit in my scabbard, this 4 pounder fits perfect...easy in, easy out.

Nice touch Josh! I like it...[emoji106]

Thanks Jeff

 

[RI Chevy]

My wedge banga. Came from my wife's grandfather who died a few years back at 100 yoa. Not sure where he got it. I never weighed it but seems to be around 4lbs.

 

[angelo c]

Climbing down the rabbit hole ....

Anyone making wooden "Mallets" to hang the handles with ?

 

[ray benson]

My wedge banga. Came from my wife's grandfather who died a few years back at 100 yoa. Not sure where he got it. I never weighed it but seems to be around 4lbs.

Found this on a blade forum.
The A7 and other variations of that impress/stamp have been found on True Temper brand axes - many times with the only other identifier being remnants of a sticker/label. The letter+ number stamp itself could mean a couple of things. Later Woodslasher models of axes were not struck with a name but rather just labelled with a decal.

 

[CR888]

Good info Mr.Benson. I bet Kelly/True Temper made a bunch of axes for certain store chains and other labels... But on another subject this arrived today, an unbranded 3.3lb double.

 

[RI Chevy]

Wow. Thank you sir. True Tempers were pretty good.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Climbing down the rabbit hole ....

Anyone making wooden "Mallets" to hang the handles with ?

I’ve been thinking of doing this very thing.

 

[ajschainsaws]

Happy with how it turned out. Going to have a nice mask made by one of my other coworkers.

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He will be stoked with that axe you’ve done a fantastic job

 

[ajschainsaws]

Finally got around to making myself a wedge banger handle. This was the most miserable piece of wood I’ve ever worked with, the grain was pulling in both directions with my draw shave....took a long time to shape because of this. Turned out ok in the end.
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that combination looks perfect , that handle is nice

 

[ajschainsaws]

My wedge banga. Came from my wife's grandfather who died a few years back at 100 yoa. Not sure where he got it. I never weighed it but seems to be around 4lbs.

good head Jeff those styles are timeless good alrounder

 

[RI Chevy]

I painted it Chevrolet Orange so I won't lose it in the woods.

 

[XP_Slinger]

He will be stoked with that axe you’ve done a fantastic job

that combination looks perfect , that handle is nice

Thanks AJ. Pretty much out of dry handle wood now, time to drop a hickory and get some slabs drying.