Axe handle: protective wrapping.

This is how I protect my axe and maul handles from damage by overstrike. Near the end I show different examples of my work using different materials. If you like, do give it the thumbs up.

[@JOEZEP54]

Nice protected finish. Although all my current cutting/splitting tools with a couple of exceptions I have plastic handles I prefer wooden handles. I picked up a couple of axes & mauls with broken handles. But what they are selling handles for it is only a few dollars for a new ax. When I get some time I am going to make my own handles.
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Stay safe, Joe Z

[@gerrycrowley606]

Mick. Very informative, simple concept, great ideas to protect the Axe handle!!

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks Gerry. I have never broken a handle doing this work and at least half the credit for that must go to the protectors that I use.

[@maydanlex]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks for posting!

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks for watching.

[@elijahtheshirriff7331]

Wish I had done this sooner, my handle for my maul has been taking a beating recently. I've definitely got to try this. Thanks, Elijah.

[@michaelkearney5562]

Best of luck with your efforts. The simplest solutions are often the best.

[@andysmith9457]

Thanks Michael, definitely trying this next. Splitting large rounds claws at bare paracord, loosening it, and chips away at purchased leather protectors. This looks hopeful to me. Great stuff 👍

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks for watching Andy. My experience with paracord has not been good. I have since removed it from the axe handle in the video and replaced it with thin electric cable which is much better. Make sure that there are no gaps as you wrap it around the handle

[@andysmith9457]

@@michaelkearney5562 OK, that's interesting, as I've never been satisfied with it either. Can look great if applied tightly, but loosens too readily to my mind. Hoped the insulating tape might help. Cable is tougher and stiffer I guess.
It's not overstrike protection I'm after as much as covering when the handle follows the head into a deep crack in a large round.
Thanks again Michael.

[@michaelkearney5562]

@@andysmith9457 Like minds think alike!

[@Melicoy]

so if the tape fails the paracord will all fall off...

[@stefanmilanovic85]

Thank you for this upload.

[@sponge850bobette7]

Hello again have a look at the Swedish axes many come with a metal protector as an integral part of the axe head. Most also come with a leather sheath to protect the edge. the you-tube channel called Wranglestar shows the steps needed to add an aluminium protector. He is across the pond but not a Canadian cousin but an American who lives where the humongous ponderosa pines grow on his large spread or track of land on your side of the pond. Cody (Mr Wranglestar) is more nimble than me in using aluminium or para cord.. -7c tonight soon time to lite a fire.

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks for the comment!

[@pauljc2150]

Great idea Mick.

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks Paul. If you are going to do the same, let me know how you get on!

[@maceain]

well done. think I'll do that myself, I need a new axe. go raibh maith agat mo chara.

[@johnr5545]

Thanks god bless