LostinGeorgia
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Trying to find an handles to fit the old axes that I am restoring. The eye size of 2 1/2” X 1” will fit all three with some fitting. Thanks for any help in advance
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DizzyDigger
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Just Google "Ax Handles", and you'll find dozens of suppliers, including those who will make them custom to your specs.
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I have not ordered from Beaver Tooth but thier site has caught my eye more than once.
(Found originally on another site where guys were looking for best/better quality handles than they were seeing in local stores.)
(Found originally on another site where guys were looking for best/better quality handles than they were seeing in local stores.)
Beaver Tooth Handle Co. Replacement Axe & Tool Handles Sheaths Wedges
Beaver-Tooth Handle Co. Premium Quality Hickory Replacement Handles for Axes, Hatchets, Broad Axes, Adze, Hammers & Leather Axe Sheaths, Steel & Wood Wedges.
beaver-tooth.com
Almy
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With a few hand tools, you can make your own. I get and dry bolts of ash, split them into billets and then use a drawknife and rasps to shape them. Use a vise anchored to a workbench to hold them as you work on them. Sanding finishes their surface. It's a lot of work, but satisfying and appropriate for many of the handmade axe heads I find.
LostinGeorgia
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I have considered that but not sure I want to put that much time into making them. I have about eight axe heads I am working on now. Completely understand the satisfaction part and would like to see pictures of your work. Think I finally found a place with axes that will fit my axe head eyes. It has taken a lot of searching. Thanks for the input. Happy hunting.
