Hi guys,
I am planning to fit an old axe's head with a new handle. I know I have to season the wood before fitting it as otherwise it will shrink but I am worried that the log will split while it is seasoning. Any recommendations on how to avoid this? Also, would you recommend carving the helve while the wood is still greenish leaving meat at the top, and then doing the final fitting once it is seasoned, rather than carving the seasoned wood all the way through?
Many thanks.
I am planning to fit an old axe's head with a new handle. I know I have to season the wood before fitting it as otherwise it will shrink but I am worried that the log will split while it is seasoning. Any recommendations on how to avoid this? Also, would you recommend carving the helve while the wood is still greenish leaving meat at the top, and then doing the final fitting once it is seasoned, rather than carving the seasoned wood all the way through?
Many thanks.