Straighten out a crooked handle?

Okay guys. I have been using my GB AFA a lot lately. I realized the other day, that the head is off center of the handle, and I'm not sure if it just happened or was like that since I got it. In all reality, it's probably been like that and I must not have noticed, as it is only off a slight bit. But it's enough to notice. So, my question is, any way to fix this?
I read that other link about rehafting an axe to tighten it up, would that work for this?
I'm thinking removing metal spike thing, then wedge, then removing head. Then I'm wondering if I can use the same wedge and spike thing to put back on, once I got everything lined up.

Does this sound possible to you guys.? Or am I thinking the impossible here?

Thanks for any ideas!

Dave

 

Sure. Its hard to see, but its easier to tell in person. Doesn't make too much of a difference in chopping though as it seems, although it does look like crap now that i realized it.
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here's another shot of the other side so you can see it wasn't hung perfect.
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thanks again for any opinions.

dave

 

haha, yea i know what you mean. But, on the other hand, is i REALLY WOULD rather buy a cheap axe to beat up, but i sincerely enjoy using my knives, tools, etc. that are also beautiful and pleasing to the eye, thus why I pay the higher price. So, i do understand what you are saying, and YES, i do need to stop focusing on the little things, even in my life, but i do get some enjoyment out of being the way i am also, if that makes any sense.
Thank you for your opinion very much Sir, and your help. I suppose i will just let it go then...like i said, it doesn't seem to hinder chopping in any way, and I really love this axe. In fact, i know i said it before, so i will put together a quick little review of it with a bunch of action pics.....And of course i am in no way an axe expert, but i sure Im glad i opened up my mind from just really knives, to axes now! Well, i suppose i have just about every edged tool, but the axe was the one thing i was missing, so i had to make that step. I won't be carrying a machete on camping trips anymore, to say the least. Much more fun than just a bow saw for getting my fires going nice and hot!

dave

 

Well, it sure is nice to have you guys to talk with about these weird, odd, and sometimes senseless things, especially since nobody in my personal life can relate to anything about axes, knives, or really anything that i love. So, thanks for that. I hope soon i will know enough about axes to be able to help out others with silly questions like mine.

10 years before needing a new handle???? wow, thats longer than i ever expected out of a wooden handle as long as one on an axe. Surprisingly, i am VERY accurate with this axe, and can hit exactly the spot i am looking at, even in full swing. And, over and over again, i just can't believe how accurate i can be with this thing. And, from what i have been reading, most people say at straight handle is more accurate than a curved, so go figure. Either way, i do truly love this axe, and thank you all again for allowing me to part of your "family" on here. I have been spending tons of time on the Busse knife forum in the past few years, and they are just the coolest down to earth guys that i have as friends over an internet connection.....And, now I share more things i enjoy about life with you guys on this axe forum, and gotta say, thanks again.

It is truly something that I enjoy, to be able to go out, use my axes, knives, what have you, then be able to come on here and conversate with you guys about the small but beautiful things in life that we all enjoy. And, now, i can't log on to my computer without at least stopping by here, and seeing what you guys are up to, and what im missing about some weird axe that someone found at a garage sale, or hear about how one of you maybe got to spend some time felling a tree, whatever....

Anyways......thanks again, im trying to go through a bunch of pics, and outline how im gonna do this modest review of my axes, so that should be fun. It will be my first review, so i want to be somewhat thorough.

dave

 

ha, thank you Sir.