FINAL SPECS: 18.25 inches at 2.25 pounds How To Video on replacing the handle on a Gransfors Bruk Scandinavian Forest Axe. I used a 19 in handle, instead of the 24 inch handle it came with, to make a handy camp axe.
Very well done! Too many guys grab a power tool for everything. I see you know the virtue of slow purposeful work! I respect this! ...Newk from Kentucky
I've watched a lot of axe handle videos in preparation for re-handling my grandfather's rig builders hatchet. He was an oil drilling contractor in SE Kentucky in 1920, so there's a good chance it was actually used in building wooden drilling derricks. This is the best video yet Thanks. Am subbing to your channel. p.s. My mom babysat for Col. Sander's kids in Corbin KY
That is a good tip as well. This axe is still holding tight so there must be enough pressure with it as is. I will keep that in mind if I have a problem. Thanks.
I searched every hardware store, large and small, within 70 miles of my house to find it. It was made by a local guy that supplied the small hardware store in his area. It has no name brand.
Very nice. With covid19 going on, i actually think I might try to do this. Order up the cheapest head, handle, etc and see how it goes. I also like the idea of the slightly heavier head on the shorter handle. My kid commandeered the gb small forest axe from me lol so Im on the lookout.
I know its been ten months not sure if you bought anything, but get the Scandinavian forest axe, I love it, I have the wildlife hatchet for smaller projects and my forest axe for clearing spots and building camp
I have had a couple folks comment regarding the grain. I have had this handle for almost 4 years with no issues. The grain orientation has not been a problem and the axe has never failed to perform.
This handle was my only choice; there was not a bin full of axe handles to choose from and I did not want to make my own. It has held up well and I have no complaints.
