looking for a good source for axe handles?

[sunndog]

as title please chaps

i recently dug a wetterlings axe out that i'v not used for donkeys years. while in hibernation the haft has warped slightly and it just feels wrong and i know i'll never use it again as it is

i cant remember the model of the top of me head but its about the same as a GB small forest axe. trekking axe maybe?
anyway, since it wont get used as it is. i'v a fancy to hang a 13" haft to it....just for the sake of it really and add a compact but relatively heavy little chopper to the collection

to that end i thought i'd ask on here for your prefered axe helve suppliers, as i can well imagine it being a slightly oddball size




any help greatly appreciated........adam

 

[Mandos]

i have a source in the form of my local diy shop they can get in any size of decent hickory handles ill have a look for you if you wish ? wont be until monday though

just asked them what sizes they do and can only get 12 or 14inch not 13 sorry

 

[sunndog]

what a fine and generous offer mate, well above and beyond the norm


i'v a pretty decent woodworks/hardware shop local to me. but tbh i didn't have much faith in them having anything suitable

plus i did imagine there would be a web site somewhere with a good selection for a fussy bleeder (me) to choose from

thanks again though fella

 

[Shinken]

http://www.toolandfix.com/hand-tools/hammers/handles-and-wedges.html

 

[ozzy1977]

Faithfull tools supply many different sizes.

 

[dwardo]

If the handle is still sound and its only flaw being warped then its very easy to straighten out.

 

[bushwacker bob]

Ash trees have proven a good source of axe handles.

 

[kristophish]

http://www.oldtools.free-online.co.uk/shop/handles_ferrules.html

Ive had a few of the smedbergs handles and they have a great feel and quality to them. I believe smedbergs make the handles for gb. (I read that somewhere so i might be wrong)

 

[sunndog]

Ash trees have proven a good source of axe handles.

aye, i know mate but i'm not really up for making one atm in all honesty

If the handle is still sound and its only flaw being warped then its very easy to straighten out.

one of the reasons i'm after re-sizing the handle on it is that the SFA size axe is my least used size, plus i have a GB SFA anyways lol




thanks for all the suggestions chaps. it looks like my best option is a standard faithfull/hardware store type handle and "fancy it up" meself
i was kinda hoping there was a site i didn't know about with all sorts of axe handle porn for me to drool over and choose between

i'll have to take a few pics before and after when i do it.


thanks again......adam

 

[sunndog]

http://www.oldtools.free-online.co.uk/shop/handles_ferrules.html

Ive had a few of the smedbergs handles and they have a great feel and quality to them. I believe smedbergs make the handles for gb. (I read that somewhere so i might be wrong)

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thats just the kinda thing i was after matey. i'll have a measure up tomorrow and see what they've got on there....looks a good site to know about in general too

cheers.....adam

 

[kristophish]

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thats just the kinda thing i was after matey. i'll have a measure up tomorrow and see what they've got on there....looks a good site to know about in general too

cheers.....adam

No worries. Ive bought a few bits and bobs from them in the past

great service too