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I'm having a hard time visualizing your problem. Is it the shaft (He said shaft)that is split? Or is it in the metal.The handle has split at the head. Normally I'd just replace it, but this handle is vintage hickory and is probably older than I am. Can you 'repair' an axe handle head? The handle shape won't allow me to cut it down (both tapered and curving). Who's got my back on this one?
Consarnit, dagnabit! I was working on it!Come on. You know the rule. Pis or it didn't happen. LOL
Hang that one on the wall and get a new one.Disclaimer: I did not split this handle (nor have I ever). This belonged to my f-i-l (RIP) and was split long ago. I am pretty careful with my tools.
I'd say wood glue the crack and clamp it. After it's set up, hang the axe head and wrap the handle below the head. Paracord wrap seems to be the latest trend with the "bushcrafters"....
Like baseball glove lacing? Or has it been treated?I wouldn't use paracord, I would use damp rawhide. Same wrap technique. When the rawhide dries, it shrinks and becomes hard. Spools of precut rawhide can be found on the net.
Like baseball glove lacing? Or has it been treated?