I can't "handle" it

[maktruk]

Seriously. I get it's only a $25 axe, but c'mon, lay down at least a pisscoat of varnish willya?

You want something done right...

 

[TerryD]

I've got to treat the handle on all my axes this summer. My truck axe's head is my Dad's Boy Scout axe from his child hood that my Grandpa bought him. Grandpa rehandled it sometime over the years and it's in good shape, but could use some linseed oil on the handle for longevity. My splitting maul and chopping axe were both Grandpa's.

 

[Rusty burbin]

I've got to treat the handle on all my axes this summer. My truck axe's head is my Dad's Boy Scout axe from his child hood that my Grandpa bought him. Grandpa rehandled it sometime over the years and it's in good shape, but could use some linseed oil on the handle for longevity. My splitting maul and chopping axe were both Grandpa's.

I have a couple of Grampa's old tools. Those old time tools can be a bit heavy but they last forever! Love it!

Rustyburbin from SoCal 5 kids, wife, dog and a 1970 K20 Suburban

 

[Vincent Keith]

I don't care for varnish on an axe, it tends to give me blisters, no idea why. Boiled linseed oil or tongue oil is my preference wood tool handles. For axes boiled linseed.

 

[Ironhide Fx4]

I don't care for varnish on an axe, it tends to give me blisters, no idea why. Boiled linseed oil or tongue oil is my preference wood tool handles. For axes boiled linseed.

Yep, I hate varnish on most of my tools. Any quality axe should come un-varnished and just treat with linseed oil.