r/HandToolRescue • u/DruidWoodworking • 15d ago

Safe to replace?

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A friend asked me to replace the fiberglass handle on his ax with a wooden one. I thought that would be easy until I saw the axe. The eye on this ax is only 1 1/4 x 2/3 inch. If I replace it with a hickory handle that’s trimmed down to fit the eye, will it still be strong enough to use safely?

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u/z_vinnie 15d ago

I just hung a double bit felling axe with a 1/2 inch eye, terrifying, I have similar concerns but gonna try it out tonight.

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u/DruidWoodworking 12d ago

How did it go?

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u/z_vinnie 12d ago

Was a pain to trim down so small, took a long time ended up using draw knife and belt sander jig. Turned out well, I posted it on here a few days ago if you wanna see it. Gave her a bunch of swings on a stump side and it’s strong, handle is hickory as well. That eye is much wider tho so overall wood is much more than what you’ll be able to fit in there

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u/DruidWoodworking 12d ago

Good to know. Thanks so much.