New axe handle

[Post Tenebras Lux]

Hi all,

Just got back from B&Q having bought two cheap axes they had on offer and dropped in to see my Grandfather. Anyway, long story short, he has an axe head and handle but can't really find anyone that can do it properly. He's been around the houses so to say trying to find people that can do it, following leads only to find that the people had either passed on or no longer lived there.

Any ideas?

It's something he'd really like done so I don't think posting it off somewhere is out of the question, but obviously he wants it done to a high standard, not just someone giving it their best shot because they've done it a couple times

Any advice appreciated!

 

[British Red]

Fitting a correctly sized helve is a straightforward DIY task, why not tackle it yourself?

I can link you to illustrated tutorials on this site to guide you through the process. Even if it takes three attempts it will be much cheaper than posting back and forth and paying someone.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101649

 

[mrcharly]

It is a pretty simple process - I was doing it regularly when 14years old.

Hardest bit can be finding a decent handle. A lot have poor grain.

 

[richardhomer]

It really is not that hard to do. I did one this year. First time I've ever done one and I had no problems at all doing it

 

[craeg]

Welcome to the forum. If you really want one made then there are lots of great craftsmen in this forum can make it for you.