Tool Handle Wedges

Hanging and wedging a wooden handle is one of those topics that are heavily discussed in woodworking forums, on youtube, and in blogs. Advice on how to hang, and in particular – how to wedge – an ax…

Three years ago while teaching a woodworking class at Peters Valley I met Blacksmith Eric Dennis, who was at the time the studio assistant in the iron shop. When I entered the noisy, coal-smoky…

Make an endless supply of kindling with ease using the Stikkan Softwood Kindling Splitter. Incredibly easy to use, this original design features multiple cleats and a long handled wedge tool that allows you to quickly split wood logs down into manageable, quick to catch kindling. Simply start at the lowest cleat and work your way up the cleats as you push the wedge down through the log. Mounts easily to a sturdy (not plasterboard) wall or fence post. Use with softwoods like pine or spruce…

Bison has been forging quality tools for over 125 years. Bison’s tools are used by the German Army, fire brigades and foresters worldwide. Bison 1879 is a return to the Master Blacksmith’s art of hand forging traditional axes of the highest quality, using traditional designs and only the highest quality German Steel hardened to HRC51-56. Every Bison 1879 is fitted with an American hickory handle and wedged with both wood and steel wedges for the ultimate in durability.The Bison 1879…

Estwing MRW12BP Sure Strike 12 Oz Wood Handle Ballpeen Hammer Regular price Manufacturer:Estwing Part Number:MRW12BP The Estwing Sure Strike Ball-Peen hammer, also known as a machinist hammer, has a forged solid-steel head and a fully polished face. Features a top-grade genuine hickory handle with triple wedge construction. Triple wedge construction Smooth face Three sizes: 12 oz. head weight Hickory handle Made in Taiwan About the Manufacturer Since 1923, Estwing Tools has chiseled out a…

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Continuing the topic of axe handles from our last blog post we are going to look at the different types of axe handle patterns, handle length, the preferred wood to make the wedge put into the kerf, and finally tackle the vexing question of whether to add a secondary metal wedge when hafting. At the most basic level there are straight axe handles and curved axe handles. In his Ax Book, Dudley Cook relates that during the Colonial period there were only straight axe handles. Around 1840…

Solid fiberglass handles have excellent dielectric properties Ergonomic butt grip facilitates use in very slippery conditions Designed to replace wood or steel tools in high voltage areas Solid black blade design for effective use Safe even in wet conditions

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Split wood easily with the help of a maul. This tool is ideal for cutting tough logs using the blade, and perfect for driving wedges and stakes using the driving face. The soft grip handle makes it easy to hold and safe to use.