Replacing handles and other tips.

[Hellmanns]

Originally Posted by bower

I just watched the first part of the video where he puts the handle on.. awesome detail.
I have every tool he used for that, except the rasp!
Is a rasp what you used to shape your handle, Hellmans?
Gotta get me one....

Sorry, bower I missed your post.. Yes, a rasp is about all that is required to fit or shape a handle.

[taboule]

>>> They had a guy on You Tube do an axe review on one of the brand new $230 axes he was using the handle became loose.

I remember that one, I think guy wasn't surprised and still recommended the item IIRC.

Nice job on the floor, i used the same sander many times to redo many floors, bought it used from HD rentals. may resell it for same amount. Also nice trick with the wedge against the wall, done that too. Funny how different folks from different lives, when facing the same problem can reach the same solution.

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by taboule

>>> They had a guy on You Tube do an axe review on one of the brand new $230 axes he was using the handle became loose.

I remember that one, I think guy wasn't surprised and still recommended the item IIRC.

Nice job on the floor, i used the same sander many times to redo many floors, bought it used from HD rentals. may resell it for same amount. Also nice trick with the wedge against the wall, done that too. Funny how different folks from different lives, when facing the same problem can reach the same solution.

Got the idea from an old wooden boat building book I have.
That is still something I want to do and on my bucket list.

Worth

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by Hellmanns

Sorry, bower I missed your post.. Yes, a rasp is about all that is required to fit or shape a handle.

I watched the video you posted Hellmann's and I liked it.
One of the things I like was how he showed folks how to hit the end of the handle to make the tool head tight on the handle.
I knew this and have done it since the cradle but many others didn't know.

The other thing was those retched wedges he said not to use.

You have put on way more handles than I have and will bow out and let you show folks how to do it.

I will only add what I do and it will not in anyway be in conflict with what you do or are telling people.

One thing I do is a lot of draw filing.

The other is I use what they call a scraper.
This is where you get a sharp edge on something and them run a hard rod across it to break the edge over to one side.
You can make this scraper in any shape you want from curved to flat.
In the video I saw where he got the axe handle to it finale resting place in two tries.
It would have taken me many more because I would have gotten a more accurate fit.
Would it have been better I dont know but I am picky.

I also use a mill ★★★★★★★ file and regular file along with a rasp.
You have to keep cleaning the fill.
Many people have many ways this is just mine from inletting gun stocks.

Worth

[Hellmanns]

Originally Posted by Worth1

I watched the video you posted Hellmann's and I liked it.
One of the things I like was how he showed folks how to hit the end of the handle to make the tool head tight on the handle.
I knew this and have done it since the cradle but many others didn't know.

The other thing was those retched wedges he said not to use.

You have put on way more handles than I have and will bow out and let you show folks how to do it.

I will only add what I do and it will not in anyway be in conflict with what you do or are telling people.

One thing I do is a lot of draw filing.

The other is I use what they call a scraper.
This is where you get a sharp edge on something and them run a hard rod across it to break the edge over to one side.
You can make this scraper in any shape you want from curved to flat.
In the video I saw where he got the axe handle to it finale resting place in two tries.
It would have taken me many more because I would have gotten a more accurate fit.
Would it have been better I dont know but I am picky.

I also use a mill ★★★★★★★ file and regular file along with a rasp.
You have to keep cleaning the fill.
Many people have many ways this is just mine from inletting gun stocks.

Worth

I'm with you, Worth on the fitting. He got the job done, but I would call it utilitarian and that is good enough for most folks. When I do it, the handle is made to fit the eye perfectly. Anyway, the video does show the correct steps involved in hanging an axe.

[Worth1]

I have a cheap hatchet I just drove the handle out of.
They had epoxied it in I guess this was their cheap idea if hanging a hatchet head.
I have looked and looked and cannot find a handle anywhere.
The steel isn't half bad and I have began reshaping it a bit.
When I am through which make take awhile I will so before and after shots.

As far as I am concerned right now it is just a steel wedge that looks somewhat like a hatchet.

Worth

[Worth1]

These people make some fantastic wood working rasps and graters for cooking.
Worth
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...r6pVWiDT4Z4PAA

[bower]

Originally Posted by Worth1

These people make some fantastic wood working rasps and graters for cooking.
Worth
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...r6pVWiDT4Z4PAA

Amazing... I have their "zester" in the kitchen (and love it!)
"Originally a woodworking tool, this razor-sharp rasp amazed everyone in the kitchen with its effortless citrus zesting and lacy wisps of parmesan and other hard cheeses. "
I could mount that on a hacksaw although i think my hacks are longer... anyway my cooking buddies would be outraged!
Had a look at Lee Valley too - they have some nice rasps and rifflers. Too bad it ain't Christmas. Anyway, filed away for future reference (pun intended).

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by bower

Amazing... I have their "zester" in the kitchen (and love it!)
"Originally a woodworking tool, this razor-sharp rasp amazed everyone in the kitchen with its effortless citrus zesting and lacy wisps of parmesan and other hard cheeses. "
I could mount that on a hacksaw although i think my hacks are longer... anyway my cooking buddies would be outraged!
Had a look at Lee Valley too - they have some nice rasps and rifflers. Too bad it ain't Christmas. Anyway, filed away for future reference (pun intended).

I very rarely recommend anything I haven't used or owned.
These tools may look modern but they work very well and are well made.
One thing you have to remember is to let the tool do the work and dont press down.

I get a kick out of seeing people with a dull chainsaw making sawing motions with it like it is going to make a difference.

I watched a guy across the street a few years ago take almost 30 minutes to cut down a tree about 8 inches in diameter.
If he wasn't such a know it all jerk I would have helped him.
I'm glad he is gone.

Worth

[JRinPA]

At this time, a day after the site move, I can't see the pics anymore in this thread. Can others see the pics or is something wrong on my end only?

My browser is pointing to the IP since the domain name is still bringing up the old site:

206.214.211.133/~tomatovl/showthread.php?t=38582&page=7

If I copy the an image link from pg1 and paste it in a new browser window, it resolves to www.tomatoville.com etcetcetc. The old site location, alerting of the move.

If I copy the image link but replace tomatoville with the IP above, I get a 404 Not Found.

Can others see the pics or is something wrong on my end only?

[Worth1]

I can see all of the pictures.


Worth

[AlittleSalt]

Every time I see this thread - I think about one of our sledgehammers that we've used for 3 decades. This one has a story behind it:

We were doing a field stone job back in the 80s when we got called to another job because we were running out of stone and had to wait a week for a stone delivery. A sledgehammer got left behind out in a huge pile of rock. When we came back to finish the stone job - that sledge was still there stuck between rocks. Most of these rock weighed around 100 pounds. When I dug the sledge out - the handle was bent/bowed near the sledge head. At first it was a little awkward using it, but over time - it became our favorite.

When I see friends who used to work for us - they still ask about that sledge.

[Worth1]

Salt when I was in the store looking for a handle for my new hoe I must have looked like and nut to the people around me.
I searched and searched until got the one that was just right.
It had a slight bend and the grain structure was correct to the bend.
As long as I take care of it, it will never break.

Worth

[JRinPA]

Now I see the pics. Had to tell Firefox to "forget about this site" again. Seems the new domain direct has finally gotten to me.

[JRinPA]

Anyway, Worth, a question. I found a knife my dad left hanging in a pouch in a ladder stand in the woods. Think it is worth restoring? I'd like to do an antler handle but I haven't looked into how it is done yet.