I've only done it once for a small sledge hammer, but for most of my other axes, I'll likely re-handle them when they break. I've been trying to buy higher quality stuff (that's more expensive), in hopes that it works better, so it would be well worth replacing. If it was a cheaper HF tool, I'd just buy a replacement.
Originally Posted By: pandus13
Originally Posted By: andyd
I needed an axe. My choice was to go to HF and buy a Fiber glass handled axe for 8.99 or a handle from Lowes. A 10 mile round trip or a 50 mile RT to Harbor Freight. I spent 10.50 for the wood handle. It aint hickry or ash. But it fit the head with out drama. Also bought a few wedge kits to tighten a hatchet and my maul.
Sorry for an old timer suggestion:
was it customary for wooden handles to be set in water to make the wood "inflate"?
..this was of course after the wedge....
Also, did you had to threat/sand the surface of any handle to bring it to your desired finish?
I think typically you'd use something like linseed oil since it'll dry out much more slowly than water.