What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
- Meridian_Mike
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What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
Hello Everyone!
I want to put a handle in this shingle hatchet.
(Isn't this used for putting up wood shingles?)
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I want to put a handle in it that would have the correct shape for the period of the head.
I have seen several of these with handles but I am not sure if the shape of the handle was correct on those.
Does it look like a hammer handle (flat end) or a hatchet handle (with a toe)?
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I don't have a clue.....
That is why I am reaching out to y'all.
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Here she is.....
I want to put a handle in this shingle hatchet.
(Isn't this used for putting up wood shingles?)
.
I want to put a handle in it that would have the correct shape for the period of the head.
I have seen several of these with handles but I am not sure if the shape of the handle was correct on those.
Does it look like a hammer handle (flat end) or a hatchet handle (with a toe)?
.
I don't have a clue.....
That is why I am reaching out to y'all.
.
Here she is.....
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
- Beavertail
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
Mike, I believe this is the correct handle.
https://www.bigrocksupply.com/store/p/1 ... andle.aspx
https://www.bigrocksupply.com/store/p/1 ... andle.aspx
Tim
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
COOL....
Thanks Tim!
I knew y'all would know.
(And thanks for the link to the handle!)
Thanks Tim!
I knew y'all would know.
(And thanks for the link to the handle!)
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
No problem!
I've got about a dozen of them hanging in my shop but have never actually used one.
They were hard to pass up at the flea markets.
I've got about a dozen of them hanging in my shop but have never actually used one.
They were hard to pass up at the flea markets.
Tim
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
Yep, they are just plain cool looking!
I also thought the "measuring holes" in the blade are just plain cool too!
I also thought the "measuring holes" in the blade are just plain cool too!
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- Beavertail
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
On some of my hatchets they have a scoring blade where the holes are, but some don't.
Tim
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
Now that is cool.....
I guess that is for marking instead of using a pencil.....
COOL.
I guess that is for marking instead of using a pencil.....
COOL.
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
Could someone explain or show how the measuring holes are used?
David
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- Meridian_Mike
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
I have an idea how the "measuring holes" would work BUT... somebody may know the "OFFICIAL" way....
My idea is that the "hammer" part is where you rest the next shingle to place it at a measured point.
The HOLE would either be "eyeballed" to show the distance from the lower shingle edge OR there would be a pin or bolt in the hole that would be HOOKED over the lower shingle.
NOW, are you confused?.....
My idea is that the "hammer" part is where you rest the next shingle to place it at a measured point.
The HOLE would either be "eyeballed" to show the distance from the lower shingle edge OR there would be a pin or bolt in the hole that would be HOOKED over the lower shingle.
NOW, are you confused?.....
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
Thanks Mike.Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:10 pm I have an idea how the "measuring holes" would work BUT... somebody may know the "OFFICIAL" way....
My idea is that the "hammer" part is where you rest the next shingle to place it at a measured point.
The HOLE would either be "eyeballed" to show the distance from the lower shingle edge OR there would be a pin or bolt in the hole that would be HOOKED over the lower shingle.
NOW, are you confused?.....
By the way...I'm always confused
David
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- Meridian_Mike
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Re: What shape should a handle be for this hatchet?
Me too David..... ME too!
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