Splitting axe

[Kram]

Also considering the idea of gluing the broken handle, clamping and then whipping to bind it.


Zoro has various handles, no idea which would fit.

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/maintenance-and-outdoor/log-splitters/hickory-log-splitter-handle-915mm-36in-faihls/p/ZT1279442P

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/tools-and-machining/hammer-shafts/36inch-hickory-sledge-hammer-shaft/p/ZT1007777X

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/tools-and-machining/hammer-shafts/36inch-economy-pick-axe-handle/p/ZT1007774X

 

[MattF]

I can't fault that one I bought. I had low expectations, with it being relatively light, & having a shorter handle than I'm accustomed to, but it honestly is bloody impressive in use compared to a traditional axe.

 

[outofthefire]

Also considering the idea of gluing the broken handle, clamping and then whipping to bind it.


Zoro has various handles, no idea which would fit.

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/maintenance-and-outdoor/log-splitters/hickory-log-splitter-handle-915mm-36in-faihls/p/ZT1279442P

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/tools-and-machining/hammer-shafts/36inch-hickory-sledge-hammer-shaft/p/ZT1007777X

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/tools-and-machining/hammer-shafts/36inch-economy-pick-axe-handle/p/ZT1007774X

It's the log splitter, but i'd have thought a 3kg head would have had a shorter handle, if the snapped one is 36" it should do. I wouldn't even think about trying to repair the old one, it will let go sooner or later (probably sooner) and could go anywhere.

 

[Agroshield]

Zoro has various handles, no idea which would fit.

Third one is a pick axe handle, so that can be crossed off the list.

The log splitter handle is Faithfull brand, and may not be the best.

Kennedy stuff is acceptable.

 

[outofthefire]

Third one is a pick axe handle, so that can be crossed off the list.

The log splitter handle is Faithfull brand, and may not be the best.

Kennedy stuff is acceptable.

Kennedy buy their handles from Carters and some of their hammers from Gibsons, your right about the faithful though.

 

[Ali]

The sledgehammer-thick head mauls don’t seem to like anything slightly ‘difficult’, a splitting axe like this (random Google hit) which you can get really sharp will eat anything. My wetterlings is amazing but they don’t make them anymore.

 

[Barking Mat]

Having broken both wooden handles on my axe and sledge hammer, years ago I replaced them with fiberglass handles, and they're great.

Thoroughly recommended.

 

[Gragson]

I replaced them with fiberglass handles, and they're great.

Same here, sledge, maul, mattock, fiskars axes, all fb handles and no breaks - or shrinkage probs

 

[Kram]

My sledge works well.

 

[8ob]

I cant think of one axe or splitting maul that's the be all and end all, you are still going to need decent wedges and a sledge hammer for some of it. The big screws on motors and pto's are good, just need to keep yer mitts out of the way

Bob

 

[pedrobedro]

I had a cheap maul with a fibreglass handle from Aldi which always used to get stuck and had to be wheedled back out of wood till one day the cutting edge broke a big chunk out of it. I cut about 1/2" off straight with the angle grinder and sharpened it back up and it worked 10 times better after that.

 

[Blue Chips]

Just a suggestion. A few layers of bicycle inner tube wrapped around a wooden handle near the axe head will absorb a lot of shock if your aim is off a bit.

 

[Kram]

New handle, grain is better aligned but still only 45 degrees and they have trimmed it a little too much, so will need to be shortened to the wider shoulder.

I will keep an eye out for a suitably decent lump of ash or beech with the aim of making one a bit beefier and with better grain alignment.

Just a suggestion. A few layers of bicycle inner tube wrapped around a wooden handle near the axe head will absorb a lot of shock if your aim is off a bit.

There was a smallApea sized dint in the handle but Im not sure how it got there. I split a lot that day but I dont remember even once, over swinging or hitting the handle like that, anyway it was small and not the reason it split. Not a bad idea I may try it.

 

[sako243]

How big a lump of ash do you want. We've got / had a few large trees and branches to come down. There's some lumps up to about a foot in diameter up to about 15ft long in the vegetable garden awaiting me to do something with them.

 

[Kram]

Im unsure, someone said above its best to use heartwood, but I have not noticed heart on ash, perhaps too similar in colour. I felled one last year that was about 14", though it was short and had no straight lengths.
The handle itself would only need a 60mm round and about 1m long, I am guessing.

 

[outofthefire]

That handle you've bought is ok, and the gap will disappear with the wedges and stop the head coming off.

 

[pedrobedro]

That handle you've bought is ok, and the gap will disappear with the wedges and stop the head coming off.

Last one I did I mixed some Araldite in before I put the wedges in, every little helps.

 

[cheb]

My preferred method is epoxy resin and wooden wedges. The epoxy takes up the gaps and wooden wedges are easy to drill out when the time comes.

 

[outofthefire]

Last one I did I mixed some Araldite in before I put the wedges in, every little helps.

I'm not saying not to do it, but i've fitted thousands of handles to British standard and never used glue. The wooden wedge spreads the shaft and is responsible for holding it on the steel wedges are fitted to stop the wooden wedge from coming out.