Pick Axe handle?

[Win38-55]

I have what I call a pick axe, it needs a handle. I have seen numbers such as a number 6 or number 7 but no size. Are they all same size? https://win38-55.smugmug.com/Pick-Axe/i-Ktcs43n/A https://win38-55.smugmug.com/Pick-Axe/i-3bzPTqK/A

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Replacement handles are typically a universal fit. They made need rasping down to fit the particular eye snugly.

 

[Square_peg]

Check out page 9 in the linked pdf from Tennessee Hickory Products to see standard eye sizes. You're probably a #6.

http://tennesseehickory.com/images/catalog_lr.pdf

 

[300Six]

I don't come across slip fit pick handles worth a hoot at hardware stores anymore. What's out there these days are modified sledge handles with a tapered plastic sleeve attached. Nice to see from the Tennessee Hickory catalogue that traditional ones still exist. The reason I've been looking I have a 16 lb sledge head with a 1 1/2 x 2 'round-over rectangle' eye (much larger than an standard sledge eye) that I was hoping to be able to adapt a pick handle to.

 

[Win38-55]

NO 6 it is. Thank you all. That link to catalog was very helpful. Thank you again. Martial

 

[300Six]

NO 6 it is. Thank you all. That link to catalog was very helpful. Thank you again. Martial

Report back when whatever you ordered actually fits.

 

[Win38-55]

Got handle today. Seems to fit very well. This picture is with handle just dropped in. https://photos.smugmug.com/Pick-axe/i-p63Dgc9/0/3b408f68/M/20180510_192353(0)-M.jpg

 

[300Six]

Lucky you...and the grain orientation on it looks to be good as well.

 

[Square_peg]

Looks like excellent wood! And it will fit up nicely.

I try to set those with 1/2" or less wood protruding above the head. I either shave the handle or cut off the top. Don't make much difference.