Overstrike protector
Did you make your own or purchase one? I recently broke the handle on my fathers axe and was sick about it. There’s no telling how old this axe is. I was chopping roots with it and struck a patio brick causing a king break in it. So, if you have one please post a pick and tell us about it before someone else breaks their fathers tools. My Dad passed away in 2010 and I miss him everyday.
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I forgot to mention that the brand name of the axe is “Collins” Long story short the company opened in 1824 in Connecticut. By 1966 they had closed their doors. So my Dads axe was at least 56 years old. Folks if you hadn’t already done so, and you’ve inherited your dads tools, go through em. I bet you’ll find some diamonds in the rough! -
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Get a new axe handle on there. They sell em at ace!Comment
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I have a leather wrap under the head of my axe but i dont know that it would prevent the wood from cracking if it hit a brick.Comment
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That’s what they sell on Amazon. Apparently it’s enough to distribute the shock.Originally posted by JakeM View PostComment
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How about seating the blade? Currently I’m tapping the blade down the removing the material that rolls up. Only way I know to do this.Comment
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hold it upside down and tap bottom of handle like putting a hammer handle in.Comment
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I did that and it worked perfectly. Had to take it off a few times to remove rolled up wood but it is crazy how quickly the head went on.Originally posted by Sidro View PostComment
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Also, every once in a while, sink the end in a bucket of water, swell the wood to the head.Comment
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Yessir. I did that a couple of times before I went and broke it.Comment
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There was a thing from I think essential craftsman on YouTube about putting on a new axe handle. Might watch that.Comment
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