My query is, I got a old Craftsman brand 6-lb splitting maul that I
wouldn't mind trying to restore to usable condition. Obviously needs the handle replaced. The new model Craftsman splitting mauls like this (that
I've seen online) don't have the wooden handle. I'm just wondering how I could maybe acquire a new wooden handle that will fit this maul just
right. Seems to be a pretty limited selection of replacement handles
these days at the home centers, and hardware stores where I live anyway.
It would need to fit just right of course. Are all [url=https://www.backyardstyle.com/best-splitting-maul/]these[/url] type
of handles for axes, mauls like this, etc, pretty much the same standard configuration, and pretty much any generic handle about the right size
will fit, or not?
A wood rasp (very coarse file) used cross-grain removes hardwood about as >quickly as anything short of a hatchet or chainsaw.
A wood rasp (very coarse file) used cross-grain removes hardwood about
as quickly as anything short of a hatchet or chainsaw.
If you lack tools and/or experience with them, the Nicholson 8 inch
4-in-1 Hand Rasp and File at Home Depot is a good start, partly because
the ends are safe to grab without having to fit handles. It isn't the
best choice for any particular task but it's good enough for a wide
range of them.
A wood rasp (very coarse file) used cross-grain removes hardwood about as
quickly as anything short of a hatchet or chainsaw.
If you lack tools and/or experience with them, the Nicholson 8 inch 4-in-1 Hand Rasp and File at Home Depot is a good start, partly because the ends
are safe to grab without having to fit handles. It isn't the best choice
for any particular task but it's good enough for a wide range of them.
"Bob La Londe" wrote in message news:tftafg$32sfm$1@dont-email.me...
On 9/12/2022 6:11 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
A wood rasp (very coarse file) used cross-grain removes hardwood
about as quickly as anything short of a hatchet or chainsaw.
If you lack tools and/or experience with them, the Nicholson 8 inch
4-in-1 Hand Rasp and File at Home Depot is a good start, partly
because the ends are safe to grab without having to fit handles. It
isn't the best choice for any particular task but it's good enough for
a wide range of them.
A sharp lock blade pocket knife and some care will do in a pinch. A
fixed blade work shop knife will also do the job. Just keep it sharp
and be careful. Razor knives however suck for this kind of work. To
small and to easily damaged.
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I fully agree, however this line:
"It would need to fit just right of course. Are all .. type of handles
for axes, mauls like this, etc, pretty much the same standard
configuration, and pretty much any generic handle about the right size
will fit, or not?"
suggested to me that the OP may not be familiar with woodworking tools,
so I decided not to mention any of the more aggressive and perhaps
dangerous ways I might fit a new wooden tool handle, like with a shingle hatchet or drawknife. You never know who will read this stuff.
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