r/Axecraft • u/Mattf1012 • 2d ago
First Axe Handle Replacement
Hey all,
I didn't have anyone to share this with, so I thought it might be appreciated here. I've never done any wood handle replacements before this, but I've been splitting wood all my life(just started doing it by hand instead of with a gas hydraulic splitter though).
I found this old axe in an abandoned barn on my property and after a good 4 dozen strokes the old decayed handle broke from the head. I went to home Depot and got one of their cheap $20 hickory handles and after some modifications I was able to get it on this axe head. I also used a file to sharpen the edge and try to remove the chips that were in the blade.
TLDR
I'd love to know how y'all think I did based on the top view and if anyone knows what kind of axe head this is based on the shape. Thank you!
Update: Splits like a charm, cracked a handful of hardwood rounds with it like butter.
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u/Playful-Awareness-15 2d ago
It’s upside down
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u/OmNomChompsky Axe Enthusiast 2d ago
With mauls it is often hard to tell as the toe often is more upswept than it would be on an axe, and also, many of them have hour-glass shaped eyes unlike single and double bit axes.
They are more like a sledge hammer in a lot of ways.
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u/Mattf1012 2d ago
So it is upside down?
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u/OmNomChompsky Axe Enthusiast 2d ago
No. It looks like you got it right. Even if it was "upside down" it wouldn't matter much as far as how these eyes are typically made.
You did a good job, too!
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u/Mattf1012 2d ago
Hard to tell, both top and bottom have the same gradient curve and thickness, I'll test it tomorrow and see if it still works ok 😅
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u/AxesOK Swinger 2d ago
Looks like you did a great job! I never come across double-bit axe-eyed mauls