I would like suggestions for a handle

[8thsinner]

I managed to get out of storage an old hatchet, It's completely metal, blade is only about 2 inches cutting length, handle is about 10-12 inch, the bottom of the handle swells out like a coin but the rest is like 3:1 rectangular.

I can't get a picture on any time soon, sorry.

[iwannabeacowboy]

There was a how to in the book "Coloring With Eco-Flo" page 37 for making a leather Mache handle, might look nice on a larger scale as in your hatchet.

Charlie

Edited November 9, 2009 by iwannabeacowboy

[8thsinner]

I think I might try that one, I should have plenty of old scraps right now, Question though

Would it matter about the saddle soap content left on the back of stuff? Should I rinse and drain it through some washing liquid first?

[iwannabeacowboy]

don't know how the saddle soap would affect it. if the scrap you use is in bigger pieces it might be better to clean it off first. post a picture when your done regardless of how you cover it.

charlie

[8thsinner]

Wellit might be a while yet anyhow, I am just trying to plan things out, I have so much to do these days it will be january before I get to clean up the rust...But I will share indeed.