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Axe handle discussion
Fred Arnold:
Anyone make their own? I've searched the hickory handles at the local farm store and grain pattern leaves a lot to be desired, also the cost is high.
It would seem to me that for strength the grain should run quarter sawn (up/down) instead of rift sawn (across). Am I tending to confuse myself by overthinking?
I'm also wondering if a proper size sapling cut to length and finessed into the handle may not work just as well.
Appreciate your input., Fred
osage outlaw:
I've made a few hatchet handles from osage billets.
chamookman:
Once in an emergency fix, I used a small dia. Iron Wood to replace a broken handle on a splitting Maul. Worked great - Bob.
Chief RID:
Pappy's doing some right now on his long running "Life is Good" thread.
JoJoDapyro:
I made one from Black Locust. It turned out really big, but works well.
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