Finally. Modded CS Poll Axe!!

I think I might just try sawing off the ash handle first. What the hell, I already have it. It seems like too much weight to be functional swinging around on a 6ft pole. Maybe I'm just a weakling.
 
Hey, this looks good. Only 36in though.

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Dammit, I've got the head about 3/4 of the way onto the stock ash haft, and it is really tough going. It's not like I can get the thing back off and sand some more either. We don't even have a big hammer down here to use on it. Maybe I'll wedge it between a tree and the trailer hitch on my Dad's truck and push it on down. LOL
 
CaptInsano said:
Dammit, I've got the head about 3/4 of the way onto the stock ash haft, and it is really tough going. It's not like I can get the thing back off and sand some more either. We don't even have a big hammer down here to use on it. Maybe I'll wedge it between a tree and the trailer hitch on my Dad's truck and push it on down. LOL
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If you have two suitable immovable objects or a place to wedge it up, you could try using a bottle jack to seat the head. That would give you a lot more control than trying to pop the throttle on a truck.;)
 
I've gotten the impression that most pole-axe owners still haven't worked past the basic assembly phase.
 
OK, I've been a slacker. Here are some pics of my raybateson-inspired version:

Full view:


Close up:


Back side:


The handle is cut to 33" (wish I left another inch), sanded to 600 grit and applied several coats of linseed oil. When I was filing down the back, that diamond pattern emerged and I decided to leave some standing and polish it up a bit. I think it adds a nice touch.
 
Yes, handsomely done. Is it complete? I like the color.

I would share too but my camera had died somehow, besides, I've been focused on mod'ing the gunstock club and a hanwei dadao. All things in time.
 
I think it's basically done, though I'll probably add a few more coats of linseed oil here and there, time permitting. One thing I didn't mention before was that I initially gave it one (light) application of walnut stain. It didn't do much more than make the grain boundaries stand out some, but I decided to keep it a plain oil finish after that so I didn't stain it again.

Overall I like it, but one thing I'm not really thrilled about is the screw and barrel set up they give you to pin the head. I was going to drill it open to fit a soft steel rod instead and peen/flare the ends, but decided to wait until I got in a little practice first (which hasn't happened yet, that Norse hawk on the bench is calling me. ;))
 
I finally threw mine, it sure hit with oomph. I think my handle is somewhere shy of 40 inches. I carved down a pick handle (pic posted on earlier page).
 
NO F-Bdy Bs said:
Man, what a PITA this was.
The original piece of Ash that this came with was GARBAGE!. I then had to track down a sutible replacement handle.
Ended up going with a 1 1/2 dowell Hickory, about 48in long. Sanded, stained, and varnished. Turned the handle down some on my lathe to have a place to wrap. Painted the head and wrapped it up. This sucker is FIERCE! Heavy as hell, I have no doubt it would crush bone no problem.
Just for reference, im 6'2.

Me with my newest piece of Awesomeness!!
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How long is the total handle? Looks like the correct size for mayhem... :) Heck guys, I just bought a CS TrailHawk now I gotta get a pole ax?? Your killin me... :D
 
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