How to make an Axe Handle || DIY new handle for my granfather's hatchet (only hand tools)

Hi there!
In this video I'm replacing the handle to a one hundred years old axe (or probably more correctly an hatchet). Using only common hand tools!
The Idea is make a more versatile handle for a medium axe. I got inspiration from many sites and books but at the end I draw my own sketch.
A well known (and accepted) rule say that the length of the handle must be the weight in lbs times ten. In my opinion this rule can be taken as a good approximation to get a general idea.
This axe head weight 840 g ( approximately 1.86 lbs) so the suggested length should be 18.7 inches ( approximately 46cm). But I decide to make a 42cm (approximately 16.5 inches) to fit better my preferences.
Sure anyone can find the length that fits better his/her own application, harm strength, type of blade... etc..
This handle is made out of a piece of beech wood. Here in Italy beech wood is very common for this kind of application. I like a lot its capacity to absorb the shock and preserve the handle, wrist and elbow.
I tried to think like my grandfather: a well done project with a few simple tools!
Hope you enjoy the video!
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PS: I need to say that I really love Narex tools @NarexBystrice

[@gardeningwithkirk]

❤ beautiful video

[@johnnyawsm8942]

Nice work!

[@servicetreeIT]

Thanks!

[@penawar_axe]

Beautiful

[@servicetreeIT]

Thanks!

[@martinlee9391]

Very cool...

[@servicetreeIT]

Thanks! I can say now after few months: it also works pretty good. Any how the next one I believe I'd like to shape in a slightly different way...

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Beautiful. ✊🍷🎩

[@dalanbronnenberg]

gorgeous

[@servicetreeIT]

Thanks!

[@willransier]

Just got a hold of some old barn lumber, it just so happens that my grandfather's axe needs a new handle. Using the existing handle as a template. Similar in shape with your handle. I have the same tools and really appreciate your video, it was great to watch and very helpful!

[@servicetreeIT]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoy it!

[@paolospadaro8481]

Spettacolare...ascia super e manico all'altezza.

[@servicetreeIT]

Grazie mille! Questa accetta ha un valore sentimentale per me, quindi ho deciso di non fargli nulla che potesse togliere quella patina di "utilizzo vero" con cui l'ho ereditata.

[@jhtsurvival]

Awesome

[@servicetreeIT]

Thanks!

[@servicetreeIT]

Hi there! This axe has been forged almost 100 years ago in a small village called "Badia" in the mountains of my home region. If you are interested in handles check out this video on knife handle ua-cam.com/video/Che3bN8KMXU/v-deo.html

[@franzparapapunz]

In what country is the region of Badia?

[@servicetreeIT]

@@franzparapapunz the region is Umbria, in Italy. Badia was a small farmers village in the northern part of Umbria.

[@jurikristjouw]

Beautifull! (does anybody know the name of the second song, sounds amazing)

[@servicetreeIT]

Thanks! The song is: Shifting Sand - Deskant.

[@jurikristjouw]

@@servicetreeIT Thanx!

[@cedricdeheynwoeste]

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