Vintage Axe handle template: How to make one Accurately

Опубликовано: 17 Май 2026
на канале: Old Iron - Axe and Tool
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Sometimes you find that perfect vintage handle and wish you could get another just like it. But the manufacturer closed its doors decades ago when the chainsaw took over. Now, you've decided to try and replicate the old handle as best you can. This video shows the first step in making that exact replacement, the template building process. We go over multiple important steps to help you get as precise as possible, without using computer technology. In the next video, I'll show how to trace, cut and start shaping the new handle. Good luck, and remember, go slow.