Cold day project - Couldn't find one at the store, . . .

[Jeff R]

I couldn't find this model of handle at local stores. The wood is Ironwood.

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[redneck1]

I'm pretty sure my ax has a chain and gas engine attached to it .
Not sure where the handle would go .

[trails4u]

Very nice work! You are clearly skilled at your craft.....one I wish I'd learned, but have not. Bravo!

[EMC45]

Well done!

[JSnover]

Nice! Store-bought handles are quick and easy but they don't satisfy the way that one will.

[jmorris]

Very nice!

[lar45]

Very nice handle indeed.

[merlin101]

That looks great! I have an old 'boys' axe that the handle has a sideways warp to it and you just gave me another project, thinking of that way I'm not sure I should thank you.

[lead-1]

Well done for sure, I would've slowly and painstakingly turned that log into something oval and resembling a football bat.

[skeettx]

BLISTERS, I feel blisters

Well done
Thank you for sharing

Mike

[725]

Well done. Love seeing wood projects done so well.

[kywoodwrkr]

That looks great! I have an old 'boys' axe that the handle has a sideways warp to it and you just gave me another project, thinking of that way I'm not sure I should thank you.

Is handle original to the axe head?
Broad axe handles can be found in left, right and centered configuration.

[jeepyj]

Very nice. I also like your drawer pulls on the work bench!

[beemer]

Nice handle, it is always nice to make something that is useful. Most people don't appreciate the work that goes into a good handle. I worked for years in the machine room of a furniture factory, I kept a few hickory boards stashed for handles. I made handles for almost anything you could want including the company's hammer handles. Having access to the machinery made it a lot easier. I have even made a few fancy handsaw handles, a few was enough.

I picked up a S.A. Wetterling hatchet at the local flea market and made a new hickory handle for it. I cut it out with a band saw and finished by hand. Being retired I don't have access to the fancy machinery, it takes a bit longer.

Does your axe have a makers mark? I like old tools and have several axes and hatchets, I don't have an axe of that pattern but I'll find one.

[Wolfer]

Those Hudson’s bay type axes are my favorite. I have a Norland hatchet that looks like it’s little brother. Once I looked it up and saw it’s value on E bay I started keeping it in the house.

[Petrol & Powder]

Well done sir !

[Texas by God]

Grand Dad's old double bit axe handle had so much English on it that I replaced it with a home made one from a guy in Nacogdoches. Hickory; ready for many more decades of use.

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[richhodg66]

Not an axe, but I found an old shovel head with the handle gone on this place we bought a few years ago. Thought it would be neat to make a new handle for it. We have quite a few Osage trees on the property and I figured if I can find a straight stave of Osage long enough, it would make an awesome handle. Maybe I'll get around to it this year.

[Kuffar]

Nice job!
I just replaced an axe haft on a mid 19th century fire axe. I cheated, and located an old fawn's foot haft. But, still had to do the whittling, to get it to fit that old cast head, which is missing a chunk.
And, if anyone has any old heads, like this, laying around, please let me know. Thanks!