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
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

Pemberton 5460 Loader Root Rake (A56857)
Pemberton 5460...
Sterling 9500 (A55315)
Sterling 9500 (A55315)
2017 Caterpillar D6T LGP Crawler Tractor Dozer (A55787)
2017 Caterpillar...
2015 Haulotte 5533A (A53316)
2015 Haulotte...
2013 Ford F-250 (A55973)
2013 Ford F-250...
2015 Kia Sorento AWD SUV (A56859)
2015 Kia Sorento...
 
Top