Thanks Guys
No I didn't take any process pix. I started it about 3 years ago, or so.
I worked on it here and there, until the very end, when it got some hard work.
I always cut out straps from large pipe. Or rather pipe the right curve to fit the handles. 2" standard steel pipe fits a lot of them though.
All of my splitting mauls and heavy sledge hammers get strapped.
It makes the handles last 10 times longer! I think all large hammers should be strapped!
Anyway I made a master pattern for straps and what do you recon? I have never used it!
Nearly every hammer wants a different shape and a different curve.
The spike used to be a chisel from a pneumatic drill. The head was a Swedish ax head from the 60-70's.
The handle is Ipe wood. One of the hardest heaviest woods in the world. The strap used to be a belt that I split and braided. The braids don't come all the way to the end. You are basically braiding a solid piece with smooth ends. Something I learned how to do when I was just a kid.
yours Scott
