Source For Short (miner's axe?) Handle?

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Steve Sr.

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Hello,

I have a Connecticut pattern Plumb 3_2 that I am looking for a short handle 22-24". This axe will see most duty for pounding felling wedges. The eye dimension is 2 1/2" x 7/8". I suspect that this may be difficult to find since the "normal" handle for this axe is probably 30-36".

Thanks,
Steve
 
Steve Sr. said:
Hello,

I have a Connecticut pattern Plumb 3_2 that I am looking for a short handle 22-24". This axe will see most duty for pounding felling wedges. The eye dimension is 2 1/2" x 7/8". I suspect that this may be difficult to find since the "normal" handle for this axe is probably 30-36".

Thanks,
Steve
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Steve I sent a message to your profile page.
Survivor45
 
Council tool sells one 26" at every saw shop around here. I think they're from Tennessee hickory, with Council's label.

I like the length, it's easy to pack around but you can still get a good two handed sliding swing when you need to.
 
Tennessee Hickory had some 19” miner’s handles in the bin beside the 19” house axe handles I got when I was there last week.
 
muleman77 said:
Council tool sells one 26" at every saw shop around here. I think they're from Tennessee hickory, with Council's label.

I like the length, it's easy to pack around but you can still get a good two handed sliding swing when you need to.
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I don't see a 26" on their web site. Only 28" and this is for a boy's axe so the eye size is smaller and won't fit my full sized head.
 
Agent_H said:
Tennessee Hickory Products
http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com/index.shtml

This page fills the customer in on the details. They use a 4 digit numbering system for ordering.
http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com/orders.shtml

Link to the specific numbers for handle styles and lengths:
http://www.tennesseehickoryproducts.com/images/eye_handle_guide.pdf

So for instance, if you want a 32” straight single bit you order the 1232
1 – Axe handle
2 – Straight
32 – length
1232-X would be octagonal.

If you want a 30” sledge hammer handle you order the 2130
2- Hammer
1 – Sledge
30 - length

House Handle is easier with the drop down menus for sure. Make a shopping list, check it twice, and send an email to their contact list.

Looks like blanks can be had from Charles O Cox Corporation. For those it looks like you have to contact the sales at Tennessee Hickory Products as they don’t have site and everything points back to the Tennessee Hickory Products home page as a contact.

I have only happened upon their handles here locally and not ordered online but I am thinking of doing so. I have most of that guide memorized and a list already made.

So, I can't comment on shipping, customer service, speed of delivery, or return policy.

I can say the ones I have found have been all sapwood and pretty straight - it's wood after all.

*They also state that they do not sort by heartwood or sapwood so don’t expect them to be all of one or a mix.

Also - place an order and tell them you have been disappointed with their competitor and you will share what you get.
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TEnnessee-Straight.jpg


Call them or email them and ask if they can sell you a 1226 or whatever ends up being closest to 26":
1 - Axe Handle
2 - Straight
26 - Length in inches.
That is assuming they do, in fact, sell one in 26".
 
Well, I'm not sure about why that is.
But Tennessee hickory definitely has em, for full size eyes. And I buy quite a few a year of this exact size from the local saw shops.
Maybe it's just easier to find them here, or the shops throw their own sticker that says its for council, as they sell the axes too......

Check Tennessee out if you're ordering online.
 
The 20” Tennessee Hickory Miners handles I have.
Eye size is 2.35” long and .800 at the widest point.
 
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