Pick axe handle

/ Pick axe handle #1  

Doughknob

Veteran Member
Joined
Oct 26, 2013
Messages
1,261
Location
ohio
Tractor
Deere X500, Bobcat CT4045
Made myself a new handle from a branch of hardwood. Used a spoke shave to do it! Yet to varnish it.

48B370ED-4BC0-4197-B846-46E012BE1BAB.jpeg
 
/ Pick axe handle #4  
Very nice! I like the custom contour. Why go and pay good money for a new handle when they grow on trees?
 
/ Pick axe handle
  • Thread Starter
#5  
Made a 5/8” pin for an old rear blade.
D7C89BA7-AA83-4BBE-9FD2-BC6ADC12F66F.jpeg
 
/ Pick axe handle #6  
Might try Boiled Linseed Oil on such a fine handle.

Apply a light coat everyday for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year...

Makes for smooth handles, no blisters from the varnish and it'll keep your hand-crafted handle from drying out...for a lifetime.
1790029206.jpg
 

Marketplace Items

2008 CATERPILLAR D4K XL CRAWLER DOZER (A64279)
2008 CATERPILLAR...
2025 HT360W Mini Walk-Behind Track Loader Skid Steer (A61572)
2025 HT360W Mini...
2015 Ford Explorer SUV (A61574)
2015 Ford Explorer...
2012 FREIGHTLINER 114SD ROLLOFF TRUCK (A59909)
2012 FREIGHTLINER...
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625 SLEEPER (A59911)
2020 INTERNATIONAL...
Caterpillar TL1055D (A62177)
Caterpillar...
 
Top