Guidance Needed on SAW Hatchet Hang

[eli1o]

Greetings, new guy here

This is my first time working on a hatchet/axe. I am trying to replace the handle on this small SAW hatchet. This was the smallest handle I could find. It looks out of proportion. Should I reshape it/remove material before finishing? I haven't driven the wedge in yet. Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[Square_peg]

Greetings, new guy here

This is my first time working on a hatchet/axe. I am trying to replace the handle on this small SAW hatchet. This was the smallest handle I could find. It looks out of proportion. Should I reshape it/remove material before finishing? I haven't driven the wedge in yet. Thoughts?

Thanks!

Welcome to the axe forum, Eli.

I think the handle length matches your hatchet well. What I would do next is seat the head a little lower down onto the shoulder. Then I'd thin the shoulder a little to match the size wood coming through the eye.


Look at the 6th and 7th photos on this thread.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1011515-Cute-little-house-axe-pic-heavy

 

[Liam Ryan]

To my eye, it's a very nice sized handle for that axe, nicer than any hardware store handles in my parts.

In case you weren't aware, that is a vintage Wetterlings hatchet, and a very nice one at that.
Here's a little history. http://www.crystalfallstradingcompany.com/wetterlings.php

 

[eli1o]

Thanks for the help and the links. I appreciate the direction.:thumbup:

 

[M3mphis]

Welcome to the axe forum, Eli.

I think the handle length matches your hatchet well. What I would do next is seat the head a little lower down onto the shoulder. Then I'd thin the shoulder a little to match the size wood coming through the eye.


Look at the 6th and 7th photos on this thread.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1011515-Cute-little-house-axe-pic-heavy

Spot on!