Something different but still a find

[LostinGeorgia]

Found a recently toppled white oak near one of the homesites I detect. Went this morning to get some chunks hopefully for axe handles. Also a picture of my first attempt at making one. (In progress). Black walnut and I know it’s not the best for handles but just wanted to see if I could do it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

 

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[ToddsPoint]

Your walnut handle has straight grain so you’ll probably be okay. Plus it will be nice with some linseed oil on it.

 

[pepperj]

Found a recently toppled white oak near one of the homesites I detect. Went this morning to get some chunks hopefully for axe handles. Also a picture of my first attempt at making one. (In progress). Black walnut and I know it’s not the best for handles but just wanted to see if I could do it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Nice going on the handle it's looking good. Linseed is your friend when it comes to wood.

I took down a tall Hickory tree early this year, going to see what can be made out of it later on.
A few handles of sorts was the idea.

 

[robertk]

That handle looks pretty good to me! Nice job!

 

[Digger RJ]

Found a recently toppled white oak near one of the homesites I detect. Went this morning to get some chunks hopefully for axe handles. Also a picture of my first attempt at making one. (In progress). Black walnut and I know it’s not the best for handles but just wanted to see if I could do it. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Nice!!!

 

[Almy]

Walnut is easier to shape than the more traditional woods used for tool handles, like hickory and ash. I like the smell of it when fresh surfaces are exposed.

 

[ArfieBoy]

Cool finds! Great effort at making that handle... you did a good job. Let us know how it holds up in use.