The last couple of days I have been going nuts with axe handles.
Some of you might remember a few months ago I posted up a handle I made from Maple. A few days ago I considered it dry enough, so I finished it out a little, and mounted a nice 3 pound Collins head on it. Then I made a hatchet handle from some nice dead standing Hickory. After that, I have handled an old Norlund head with a Hickory handle, and now an older Craftsman lathing hatchet with Hickory as well.
Today I video recorded the making and fitting of the Craftsman head.
Axe Handle Making Video
Alot of my technique and design inspiration comes from this Isien Tyot video (the whole series is great, but I really enjoy watching this guy work!):
Classic Axe Handle Making
Thought some of you guys might find it interesting/helpful
Enjoy!
Some of you might remember a few months ago I posted up a handle I made from Maple. A few days ago I considered it dry enough, so I finished it out a little, and mounted a nice 3 pound Collins head on it. Then I made a hatchet handle from some nice dead standing Hickory. After that, I have handled an old Norlund head with a Hickory handle, and now an older Craftsman lathing hatchet with Hickory as well.

Today I video recorded the making and fitting of the Craftsman head.
Axe Handle Making Video
Alot of my technique and design inspiration comes from this Isien Tyot video (the whole series is great, but I really enjoy watching this guy work!):
Classic Axe Handle Making
Thought some of you guys might find it interesting/helpful

Enjoy!