Broken Axe Handle Field Repair

Over the years I've seen my dad breaking alot of axe handles chopping firewood. Living in the country there isn't always a hardware store nearby, so he would do a quick fix. Usually they would last for a few more seasons, Well, now that it's my responsibility. I thought I'd go get my very own axe. $25 at the hardware store, can't go wrong! It's done me good, chopping wood for about three seasons now. Today was a bit cold and it was having a bad day, I hit the edge of the block and snap! I was left with a handle and the axe in the wood. So enough about my story, here's how I fixed it.

• drill and a drill bit
• tape (I used electrical tape)
• screws and a screwdriver
• rope
• broken axe

Now you have to try to align the splinters back in place so its straight. Once you have done this its time to put a light wrap of tape around the wound so it stays in place while you pre drill your holes.

All I could find for screws were these 1" screws that were fairly wide. So I used a 1/8" bit to make my holes, don't be too picky where you put them. It doesn't matter too much because the rope will give it the strength.

You know the drill! Time to start twisting.

Well this is a bit tricky and I apologize for not taking a picture of the roping process but I don't have 3 hands...YET! I used a screw to hold one end of the rope, then turned the rope around the handle as tight as I could. Then I came back around and finished by tying a loop around the end and knotting it. Finally I wrapped a good amount of tape around the rope and a chopping I went.

It really works good! doesn't show any signs of coming loose or bending. as a bonus I won't loose it in the bush with the red tape.

Thanks for viewing! and happy wood chopping.