Great job Kevin !! Glad that crack didn’t go any farther down the handle !! I really like the way this came out I’m glad you didn’t cover it with paint 👍 this gives me a bunch of inspiration to try and save with beautiful vintage handle I have, thank you !!
Nicely done! I've used Simon's method on 3 axes. I used a clamp and also applied some hot steam on the kerf to soften the wood fibers before wedging. Holding up so far.
I’ve repaired handles with glue alone… I use compressed air and/or a vacuum to force glue into the crack rather than try to apply and spread it with some kind of spatula. I’ve got a Plumb axe, split from near the head to about 2/3 the length of the handle, that I glued back together 45-50 years ago. That repair has been fine.
That was a cool technique for making a cross hatch pattern at the end. I've been using a handle with a big split at the swell for awhile and haven't been worried about it. The only thing I would think about is my hand being pinched and you fixed that on yours.
Oh yeah, the old timers were amazing! We rarely do stained grade trim these days, but when we do we carve it with the flap disc. The coping saw works fine on real wood but just tears out mdf.
Drill a round hole at bottom of wedge kerf! Ahhh ya split it. Edit: U can add swell by adding wooden cheeks or sides to the swell, looks good if you use a contrasting color wood....i.e darker, or red.
I have repaired splits successfully by gluing up, clamping and while the clamp is still on. drilling right through [ at 90 deg to split], tapping the a hole and inserting a threaded bar. Cut off flush and file flat. Not that pretty but it really holds up well, and looks cool in brass. I reckon just one of these bolts would have prevented the split forming when you wedged it.
Great job Kevin !! Glad that crack didn’t go any farther down the handle !! I really like the way this came out I’m glad you didn’t cover it with paint 👍 this gives me a bunch of inspiration to try and save with beautiful vintage handle I have, thank you !!
Looked too neat to cover it up with paint. Definitely something to give a try.
Nice save! I've used bamboo shish kabob skewers for dowels before and never had a problem. Good idea on the hash marks.
That’s brilliant! Gotta try that lol. Have some knockin about the kitchen somewheres. Btw your splitting series was great!
Nicely done! I've used Simon's method on 3 axes. I used a clamp and also applied some hot steam on the kerf to soften the wood fibers before wedging. Holding up so far.
Damn, I should have consulted you guys beforehand. Guess I gotta try this again, eh.
I’ve repaired handles with glue alone… I use compressed air and/or a vacuum to force glue into the crack rather than try to apply and spread it with some kind of spatula. I’ve got a Plumb axe, split from near the head to about 2/3 the length of the handle, that I glued back together 45-50 years ago. That repair has been fine.
Amazing how strong wood glue can be, isn’t it. I have no doubt this will last the lifetime of the hang.
Well done! I like the texture you did. Looks cool.
Lol thanks. Just a silly hobby.
That was a cool technique for making a cross hatch pattern at the end. I've been using a handle with a big split at the swell for awhile and haven't been worried about it. The only thing I would think about is my hand being pinched and you fixed that on yours.
Yeah, I’ve had cracked splitters that lasted years. One is still knocking about with a loose head somewhere.
Gonna keep this in mind next time I crack a handle
Dowel and glue it. Should work.
Japanese pull saw will change your life!
I have two lol this just made more sense here
Nice save! That ain't goin nowhere!
Nah, should be good.
Good idea on the hash marks!!!
I like a splitter that’s a little rough on the swell. Helps when it’s wet or sweaty.
Nice save, dude! Fun stuff
Thanks, always fun to experiment.
I wonder if you would have drilled a hole at the bottom of the kerf, it wouldn't have split? Who knows?
Definitely would have been something worth trying.
Haha. Enjoyed this video Kevin. I bet that handle will last a long time, especially for splitting.
Yeah, I bashed it pretty hard and saw no further splitting. Most likely come loose or break from an overstrike before the swell breaks.
Knew a guy who was really skilled with a coping saw for baseboards
Oh yeah, the old timers were amazing! We rarely do stained grade trim these days, but when we do we carve it with the flap disc. The coping saw works fine on real wood but just tears out mdf.
Drill a round hole at bottom of wedge kerf! Ahhh ya split it.
Edit: U can add swell by adding wooden cheeks or sides to the swell, looks good if you use a contrasting color wood....i.e darker, or red.
Yeah, I’ve done laminated swells both ways. Wanted to try this as it’s faster, but I learned the hard way to clamp it first.
One of my favorite vintage handles has sone drilled and glued dowels holding a crack and it’s been solid since. I used 1/4 inch I believe
Dowels and glue are incredibly strong. I don’t foresee this ever breaking at that point, but who knows…could do, I guess.
My god I never considered this, I’ve got a few handles with poor palm swells I’ve gotta cut into now 😂
Give it a try, but definitely clamp it first to try and stop the split.
I have repaired splits successfully by gluing up, clamping and while the clamp is still on. drilling right through [ at 90 deg to split], tapping the a hole and inserting a threaded bar. Cut off flush and file flat. Not that pretty but it really holds up well, and looks cool in brass. I reckon just one of these bolts would have prevented the split forming when you wedged it.
I suspect even a clamp may have prevented the split. But I have no doubt this’ll hold up.
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Yep - looks good and solid :
I really like the hash marks. Im gonna have to try that.
I do it on all my hammers. Works well
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