"RUNOUT" - what is it, what can you tolerate?

[@marcleblanc1994]

Glad you will be addressing yellow birch.

[@casterman2]

You need to write a book! I’ve had to break a lot of handles to learn. I appreciate you putting it out there. Thanks for the new info!!

[@NorAlb_Chainsaw_Carver]

Good video man! Love your handles

[@eastcoastlumberjack]

Thanks Bert!

[@tlbenson60]

Another great video Rod!! I'm totally impressed by the amount of detailed knowledge you've delivered in just a few videos already. I'll keep watching. Looking forward to my first batch of handles. : )

[@eastcoastlumberjack]

They are on the bench as I type!. one of the hickory Hetheringtons had a little surprise inside ( buried knot) right in the palm swell.....so had to throw it to the rejects and make another. won't be long.

[@dirtytsfarm2141]

Great info man, thanks for sharing!

[@eastcoastlumberjack]

Yes, this one is quite helpful when it comes to understanding grain effect on handle strength

[@chriscicora4252]

You should do a TV Show!

[@eastcoastlumberjack]

You bring the hot saw....I'll bring the camera. LOL!

[@devonbustard1623]

Do you also do this method of runout calculation for your throwing axe handles? I’m wondering if having runout would affect them any differently in comparison with chopping handles.

[@eastcoastlumberjack]

Actually Devon, a throwing handle is a different handle application (in my mind) than a chopping handle. Although it does eventually strike wood....it is not in your hand when it happens - therefore, I prefer to use a diffuse porous wood for throwers. They finish smoother and therefore come out of your hand smoother. Because you are not prying or worried much about these forces, I think runout on axe handles are even less important - IMHO.