Hanging a New Handle on a Mini Sledge

[@mm9773]

Thank you for this comprehensive tutorial; I particularly enjoyed the part where you show how to draw a line where you’ll put the metal wedge that you’re gonna get next time you’re at the hardware store. Seriously, made me laugh out loud. It’s totally fine.

[@glennhamrick9228]

Found an old small sledge head that was my late fathers. Can't wait to make new handle. Your style and presentation is both comprehensive & easy to follow. Thank you!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I'm glad it was of use. Enjoy bringing back your father's old sledge hammer, it's a fun thing to do! Cheers!

[@herbalguy1]

Already had an idea on how to do this, but you really drove it home for me. Thanks , bud👍🍻

[@ianmackie3553]

It is refreshing to hear someone using the correct terminology for rehandling a hammer/ axe. HANGING.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Yes, I learned that from my Grandfather.

[@nathancresswell794]

My lump hammer handle broke yesterday so this will come in handy thank you.

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Get a Grip! Loved this. Thanks. I learned a lot from this. Now to make my own.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment! Cheers!

[@wildblueberryproducersofno8557]

Good little tutorial Stu. Motivates me to have a re-handling day sometime soon, must be half a dozen tools around the barn that could use the treatment!👍🏻

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Peter Rideout I bet, I have a few axe heads I brought home from my dad’s workshop that I need to do as well. Cheers!

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

Well done. I like those heavy hammers. Best wishes from Germany

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Thanks! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@OokamiKageGinGetsu]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I have a couple of sledgehammers, one 8lb and one 6lb, and a couple of handles that I broke on splitting wedges from splitting wood. I was hoping to just cut the handles own past the split parts and reuse the handles. Thanks.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Best of luck with rehanging your sledgehammers! Cheers!

[@OokamiKageGinGetsu]

@@TokyoCraftsman Thanks. With your help I know I can do it now.

[@gustywinz]

When u say @ end of video, about the metal wedge, do u mean u would add a metal wedge perpendicular IN ADDITION to the wood wedge, or just a metal wedge and forget about the wood one. My dad calls this a drilling hammer…

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Hi Carl, thanks for the comment. Yes I added a metal stepped wedge perpendicular to the wooden wedge. Cheers.

[@dougbratton9228]

Hell yeah!!

[@jordansimpson9519]

I'm currently rehandling a ball peen. Which hole is the top of the hammer head? Big or small? There is no previous handle in it for me to reference from.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

The wider end of the hole goes on top. When you fit the handle make sure the bottom of the hammer eye fits tight, then you wedge the top part of the handle where it comes through the head, leave maybe 1/4" or 6mm proud. When you wedge the handle the wood will flare out into the larger hole in the top of the head of the hammer helping to keep the handle in place, but you must make sure that the handle cannot be pushed down the handle shaft. This is why the handle will often have a swell right below the head of the hammer. I hope that makes sense.

[@jordansimpson9519]

@@TokyoCraftsman Thank You for the quick response. That explains it perfectly. You've been a big help for me.

[@Jack_Lange]

I'm a boiler Maker so I made my wedge out of steel.. lol