How to Replace an Axe Handle
Acquire a handle suited to your axe.. Remove the old handle.. Clean the eye of the axe.
Steps
1
Acquire a handle suited to your axe.
Acquire a handle suited to your axe.
2
Remove the old handle.
Remove the old handle.
3
Clean the eye of the axe.
Clean the eye of the axe.
4
Mark the kerf of the new handle with a pencil.
Mark the kerf of the new handle with a pencil.
5
Test fit the handle.
Test fit the handle.
6
Strike in the handle.
Strike in the handle.
7
Shorten the handle if necessary.
Shorten the handle if necessary.
8
Fill in the kerf with a wedge.
Fill in the kerf with a wedge.
9
Add metal wedges in the eye.
Add metal wedges in the eye.
10
Saw off the protruding wedge.
Saw off the protruding wedge.
11
Tighten a loose handle with extra glue.
Tighten a loose handle with extra glue.
12
Protect your handle with a coat of mineral oil.
Protect your handle with a coat of mineral oil.
13
Put your axe to use.
Put your axe to use.
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