How I make axe handles

I probably wouldn't torch it, it could cause checking by drying it out too fast. There shouldn't be any problems as long as you dry it slowly.

As far as oiling, I don't actually oil my axe handles. Eventually the wood develops its own sort of "patina" and that is pretty protective. I think it has to do with the oils from your hands (I always chop without gloves).
 
I love seeing a work bench that looks like mine does most of the time ;-))) Great tutorial GPig, very inspiring, thanks for posting.

Best regards

Robin
 
Pipeman said:
I love seeing a work bench that looks like mine does most of the time ;-))) Great tutorial GPig, very inspiring, thanks for posting.

Best regards

Robin
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It's simply the sign of a creative genius, that's all. :D At least that's what I tell my wife about my work bench....
 
Well seems to be a nice thing to spent spare time. I gonna try it out, when I have time. I usually use a friend of mine´s wood-drilling-machine. Experience showed me, that the handles you can buy in stores is not as durable and tough as the own-hand-made-ones.

Kind regards
 
M3mphis said:
It's simply the sign of a creative genius, that's all. :D At least that's what I tell my wife about my work bench....
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Ain't it the truth ;-))
I think a work bench thread would be fun ;-)) Hopefully the mod wouldn't move it ;-(

R
 
Pipeman said:
Ain't it the truth ;-))
I think a work bench thread would be fun ;-)) Hopefully the mod wouldn't move it ;-(

R
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That's a great idea. If that kind of thing is not allowed here, maybe we should request an ATH subforum for "watercooler" chatter. The ATH forum is a community within itself, so there should be a way for us to do that kind of thing.
 
Not sure how I missed this, but well done. Yet another skill I do not possess, nor the tools. This seems like a rewarding project. Like what you did. Thanks for the instructions and write up, much appreciated.
 
Well just as many other threads on this forum have inspired me to make something.....im in the begining phases of my first handle with my hatchet,draw knife and the old hickory modded knife i made:D
Thanks G-pig for the inspiration:thumbup:
 
my first stab at making a handle:
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not too bad huh?:D
and the bonus tinder pile:D
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great to watch the process with hand tools! i only have a cheap rasp, electric plane and jigsaw at my disposal but that spoke shave would save me a tonne of time ill have to ask my grandma if she has one in the workshop i can use..

great thread!
 
Great post. I love the old tools. Are you using the vise instead of the shaving horse because of weather or do you like it better?
 
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