Does Anyone Hang Axes as a Service?

[H0kieengineer]

I have two double bit axes, a single bit, and a hatchet that I hung, but did a bad job on. Does anyone hang axes? I’m willing to pay for the time, materials and shipping there and back. These are good heads, just bad hanging.

 

[garry3]

I would encourage you to do it yourself. The cost of shipping is going to kill you.

 

[Square_peg]

Anyone who is good at it will charge you more than you think it's worth.

 

[garry3]

Anyone who is good at it will charge you more than you think it's worth.

Probably, I could see it being difficult to find someone that would do a good job.
Maybe someone here with experience is local to him.

 

[H0kieengineer]

I figured the shipping would be pricey. We’re can you get good handles?

 

[garry3]

I use https://www.househandle.com/ . Hand picked, no lacquer.
Swel-lok is pretty handy to have around.

https://www.amazon.com/M-MOHAWK-M745-4000-Mohawk-Swel-lock/dp/B07V6GYWJW

Don't be afraid to take material off the haft below the eye. They usually come with to much shoulder, it makes hanging more difficult and not as good of a fit. It's the biggest mistake I see. Just plan on sanding or smoothing that part of the haft down afterwards. I do it before the head is drove on the last time.

 

[Hotshot10]

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Any idea where one might find those drifts shown at 5:58 in the video?

Awesome video, by the way.

 

[Square_peg]

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Any idea where one might find those drifts shown at 5:58 in the video?

Awesome video, by the way.

You’d have to have a blacksmith or machine shop make one. But you can make a pretty nice one from an old axe handle.

 

[KinJames]

I figured the shipping would be pricey. We’re can you get good handles?

Liam Hoffman sells some nice handles

Premium Axe Handles — Hoffman Blacksmithing

www.hoffmanblacksmithing.com

 

[Hickory n steel]

Liam Hoffman sells some nice handles

Premium Axe Handles — Hoffman Blacksmithing

www.hoffmanblacksmithing.com

You know what, with the price increase of even generally crappy hardware store link handles and the worthless fawns foot on house handles, the prices on these handles really aren't that bad.
No they're not cheap but there was a time when I'd never consider spending that much on a handle.

For a head I got free or dirt cheap even with the cost of shipping factored in, this really isn't that bad especially if you just need one here and there.
If doing a lot I'd probably get the partially carved blanks from house handles and finish them.

 

[garry3]

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Any idea where one might find those drifts shown at 5:58 in the video?

Awesome video, by the way.

I just use a hex head bolt.

 

[Hotshot10]

I just use a hex head bolt.

Great idea. Thanks.

 

[Duriensbane]

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Any idea where one might find those drifts shown at 5:58 in the video?

Awesome video, by the way.

I use a bolt sometimes (on mostly any crusier or hatchet) or just a lightly rounded piece of square stock that fits down the fat part of the eye. As for what they are, its just a peice of flat bar, welded to a peice of square the ground to shape. Not sure if id go that route tho unless you work with only one maker as eye sizes and possible damage can get that drift stuck and could lead to a possible fracture.

 

[tomjav]

Bernie's video is a great guide for hanging an axe. I use a cheap set of calipers to measure the I.D. of the head and then match O. D. of the handle to it. With a little knife and rasp work, and patience, a perfect fit happens. Typicly use the tailgate of my truck for a work bench, nothing fancy needed.

 

[tommytman]

Post some pics, maybe we can help you save it