The best part of this, which is a not inconsiderable concern, is that the final product will fit your axe head and your hands. Anyone who has ever shopped for shovel or axe handles will realize very quickly that this is a very disposable society. The handles available are few and far between (at least locally) and NEVER fit…
Not trying to be a jerk, but if the grain was running in an orientation where the wedge would split it, it wouldn’t be suitable orientation for a gamble period.
Ya, not what I meant, I meant if the grain were in the other orientation you could use two smaller wedges, they would likely be enough. I’ve seen plenty of commercial axes done that way. So not really a gamble. I personally haven’t done any that way. When you make your own handles you get to pick your grain. I appreciate your comment though, it helps me to communicate bettter, so no, you are not being a jerk in any way .
The best part of this, which is a not inconsiderable concern, is that the final product will fit your axe head and your hands. Anyone who has ever shopped for shovel or axe handles will realize very quickly that this is a very disposable society. The handles available are few and far between (at least locally) and NEVER fit…
Very true, everything is disposable, nothing is repairable. Not the least because you can’t get parts.
Not trying to be a jerk, but if the grain was running in an orientation where the wedge would split it, it wouldn’t be suitable orientation for a gamble period.
Ya, not what I meant, I meant if the grain were in the other orientation you could use two smaller wedges, they would likely be enough. I’ve seen plenty of commercial axes done that way. So not really a gamble. I personally haven’t done any that way. When you make your own handles you get to pick your grain.
I appreciate your comment though, it helps me to communicate bettter, so no, you are not being a jerk in any way .