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Dunlap Riggers/carpenters axe. Removed the 13" handle. Had a loose head that was beyond repair on a 36" handle, so I cut that off, shortened (23 inches) and reshaped so it would fit the eye of the rigger's head and reshaped the knob, and reprofiled the edge. A handy 'do it all' little axe. The next one I'll remove the nail puller and reshape the edge to a little more 'crescent' shape.' ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/qvwzM9vR/Rig1.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/d1pKW0HX/IMG-2066.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/j2fDx2D0/IMG-2053.jpg) Walnut wedge ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/kXrVjQHn/Rig.jpg)
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Nice!
I'm far from being anywhere close to a pro at replacing and shaping a handle, but there is something dang relaxing about doing so.
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Nice!
I'm far from being anywhere close to a pro at replacing and shaping a handle, but there is something dang relaxing about doing so. I have SO damned many axes and a whole bunch more heads and handles waiting. Not because I need that many, but I truly enjoy doing it. I have a sweet looking Adirondack handle just waiting for the right double bit head. Shout out to a Shinto rasp, that thing is a wood removing SOB. Also Bahco bastard files. I love making 'different' stuff. I have a Collin's hatchet head (1.3 pounds) on a 28" handle. As with the riggers, I had to remove a LOT of wood to get the head to fit. But that head on a 28" handle is a fast swinging SOB and makes short work of smaller trees. I love it.
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Nice!
I'm far from being anywhere close to a pro at replacing and shaping a handle, but there is something dang relaxing about doing so. Oh, if you want to get 'good' at it, do a few Jersey heads. Those fuggers will test you.
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Girlhunter: I bet that is indeed a handy tool to have around!
Good job on your refurbishing.
I am in the midst of cleaning and re-handling a fire fighters Pulaski firefighting tool/axe right now myself.
Thanks for sharing.
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I intend to do at least 2 more, so I can keep one in every vehicle.
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Looks like the perfect camp axe. If the nail puller can be used as a bottle opener, it would be
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Looks like the perfect camp axe. If the nail puller can be used as a bottle opener, it would be You gave me an idea, thanks.
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Looks like the perfect camp axe. If the nail puller can be used as a bottle opener, it would be You gave me an idea, thanks. dremels gone wild.....
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I paid $10 for the Dunlap had and repurposed an old axe handle. Add $1 for the walnut wedge and I'm into for $11.
I see so many people lining up to pay big money for something that just takes a little time.
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