Quote from: zoidberg on September 25, 2017, 01:01:15 PMQuote from: TazzieRob on September 25, 2017, 10:24:07 AMQuote from: zoidberg on September 25, 2017, 09:39:17 AMThe top one. Hmm... I actually like the other one better...In my experience two tone handles break where the colour changes.The thickness can be matched with a little bit of work.And I also prefer less palm swell. (yeah, there you go pfr)Having said that most handles will last for many years if looked after.Might as well go with the one that appeals to you.That's interesting, I didn't know that about colour changes being a weakness.
Quote from: TazzieRob on September 25, 2017, 10:24:07 AMQuote from: zoidberg on September 25, 2017, 09:39:17 AMThe top one. Hmm... I actually like the other one better...In my experience two tone handles break where the colour changes.The thickness can be matched with a little bit of work.And I also prefer less palm swell. (yeah, there you go pfr)Having said that most handles will last for many years if looked after.Might as well go with the one that appeals to you.
Quote from: zoidberg on September 25, 2017, 09:39:17 AMThe top one. Hmm... I actually like the other one better...
The top one.
New Page Banana Dance: Quote from: TazzieRob on September 25, 2017, 02:09:35 PMQuote from: zoidberg on September 25, 2017, 01:01:15 PMQuote from: TazzieRob on September 25, 2017, 10:24:07 AMQuote from: zoidberg on September 25, 2017, 09:39:17 AMThe top one. Hmm... I actually like the other one better...In my experience two tone handles break where the colour changes.The thickness can be matched with a little bit of work.And I also prefer less palm swell. (yeah, there you go pfr)Having said that most handles will last for many years if looked after.Might as well go with the one that appeals to you.That's interesting, I didn't know that about colour changes being a weakness. Possibly a transition from heartwood to sapwood, which have differing characteristics.
Love the look of the third one down
Quote from: Sparky415 on October 02, 2017, 09:07:44 PMLove the look of the third one down I have no idea what brand it is. I got it from a market for $20. It must be a 2.75 - 3lb head on a 600mm/24" handle which seems a bit weighty for that length.
Quote from: TazzieRob on October 03, 2017, 02:14:47 PMQuote from: Sparky415 on October 02, 2017, 09:07:44 PMLove the look of the third one down I have no idea what brand it is. I got it from a market for $20. It must be a 2.75 - 3lb head on a 600mm/24" handle which seems a bit weighty for that length.I'm going to try for a 750-800mm handle for my 2.75lb head.
Tell him he's dreamin'.
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amazing job
Solid.
Is that a felling axe rather than a splitting one?
Quote from: styx on September 21, 2017, 08:35:33 AMQuote from: TazzieRob on September 21, 2017, 01:18:45 AMQuote from: styx on September 20, 2017, 03:21:17 PMNice weight. About a 28" handle?More like about 31". I have an 800mm Hickory handle to replace the original (I'm assuming original from the factory) Spotted gum handle that is dry, split, and full of borer worm holes.Worth a shot at guessing the length. Safe to say you like axes I hope the next place I move to has a wood fire so I can use one more regularly again
Quote from: TazzieRob on September 21, 2017, 01:18:45 AMQuote from: styx on September 20, 2017, 03:21:17 PMNice weight. About a 28" handle?More like about 31". I have an 800mm Hickory handle to replace the original (I'm assuming original from the factory) Spotted gum handle that is dry, split, and full of borer worm holes.Worth a shot at guessing the length. Safe to say you like axes
Quote from: styx on September 20, 2017, 03:21:17 PMNice weight. About a 28" handle?More like about 31". I have an 800mm Hickory handle to replace the original (I'm assuming original from the factory) Spotted gum handle that is dry, split, and full of borer worm holes.
Nice weight. About a 28" handle?
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"Last Christmas I gave you my axe But the very next day you threw it at me..."
there is still room for at least a few more