Axe handle loose

[johnnytheboy]

Just managed to loosen the handle on an ancient old ive got, any tips? should i renew the handle or is there a quick fix?

 

[spamel]

Soak it in water for a quick fix, but it will shrink as it dries and become loose again. Best to replace it to be honest.

 

[robin wood]

I would suggest have a really good look at it and if in doubt as to soundness post a photo here. If the handle is still basically sound it can be tightened up by banging some wedges in to the end. If its very loose then a well seasoned oak wedge, if its just a bit loose one of those little metal wedges you get at any hardware/ironmongers (or probably big DIY places too)

 

[Diligence]

If you have to soak it, use antifreeze, not water. Although, I would soak it in linseed oil myself. Water will cause the wood to get brittle.

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[johnnytheboy]

here is here robin, its an old axe but its a good one, one of the guys at work gave it to me its was his father in laws, i bought a gb axe to replace it but since i do allot of kindling splitting its actually better than the gb axe, it looks abit rust simply because i left it outside after a bbq, i need to take it to work and clean it up