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Alexandra Malecki

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posted 1 year ago

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I used oak for the handle. This came out so well!

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See attachment 1 - tool with missing/broken/inadequate handle
See attachments 2 - new handle under construction
See attachment 3 - tool with new wedge-style handle installed
See attachment 4 - show the wedge after it is installed

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Eric Wiese

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posted 10 months ago

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While working on another BB yesterday, the handle of my axe broke. So now I am doing this BB instead.

The best wood around here is oak, which I sourced from a nearby dead tree. The bits didn't show much damage so I went with it.

I also decided not to replicate the previous handle, it is quite thin. I don't trust my skills yet to go for that as my first try, so I made a thicker handle.

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Cheryl Loomans

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posted 10 months ago

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Replaced the handle on my hisbands maul. He wanted hickory but I wasn't able to get dimensional lumber thick enough. I found a 10' 'stick' that looked straight and tough and stuck it in my SUV. When I started cutting into it I quickly realized it was oak. Not the best material for a maul handle but it's my first attempt.

The tools I used are a hand saw, compound mallet, collins axe, jack knife and my favorite - my hatchet.

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