Re-handling an Axe.

[addo]

I finally got around to having a go at one of these. A friend of mine has recently moved into an old property that's not been improved for years. In the back yard is an old coal hole where the deliveries could be added via a little door that faces the path at the rear. I popped my head through and what did I see but a 1.5lb Kent pattern axe sat there waiting for me! We agreed a pint was the payment next time we meet, as he already has a shiny hatchet.

I used Robin Wood's excellent tutorial. http://greenwood-carving.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-to-make-new-axe-handle.html

Before

After

The tools used SFA and my Fast Knife.

More in the blog if you fancy a gander
http://woodsmancrafts.blogspot.com/2011/04/re-handling-axe.html

Addo

 

[drewdunnrespect]

Looks Ausome addo well dunn mate and thanks for sharing

 

[Savagewolfrm]

A stunning job well done I hav been meaning to do a handle for an axe I have and that website you put on is tops. Many thanks

 

[Radix lecti]

Great job there addo,thanks for sharing.

Daz

 

[robin wood]

Nice job Addo,
Glad the tutorial is still being of use.

 

[addo]

Thanks for the comments guys.

The tutorial was very easy to follow, and it was handy to know all the info about the separate parts of the process.

 

[Everything Mac]

Nicely done Addo.
Andy

 

[craeg]

Good work Addo. Me likey

 

[Everything Mac]

You inspired me to procrastinate and put a new handle on a very old Kent pattern axe I've had in the man drawer for a while. Not pretty but it is serviceable now.

Andy

 

[addo]

Good one Andy, glad you went for it.
Nice day for sitting out and doing a spot of carving too. Is it ever going to rain?

 

[Everything Mac]

I cheated and used a shop bought handle because I lack a supply of wood up here. - Nice and sunny in Glasgow though

 

[addo]

Half the fun is adding the wedge

 

[sasquatch]

Nice one Paul, nothing better than leasing new life into a forgotten or neglected tool. Looks great and more than ready for work again.

 

[Ian S]

Half the fun is adding the wedge

Oh yes, I can't be the only one who has made three attempts at wedging a handle! First wedge too fat, second wedge too thin, third one just about spot on.