Small hammer handles

fizzypish

Hi,

I've 3 small old hammer heads that I want to put handles on. Any idea where I can pick up some small handles? Munster or Online.

~ 23cm * 2.5cm *2cm is the size of an existing handle. This small size seems a little hard to find.

Thanks!

fizzypish

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Lumen

Bit longer than what you're looking for but might be close enough

https://talatools.com/p/TAL40011/Engineering-Hammer-Handle%2C-Hickory

Lumen

Or if all else fails...

https://hammersource.com/replacement-handles/

jack of all

I make my own handles from store-bought shovel handles. A typical shovel handle will cost up to €10 and yield 3 or 4 hammer handles. Bit of work with a spokeshave and rasp but you do get a custom handle and an opportunity to orientate the grain correctly.

fizzypish

Thanks for the replies. Cutting up a brush handle is so obvious I'm ashamed I didn't think of it. Gave it a go yesterday. Seems fine.

jack of all

Some of the better hardware and agri supplies stores will also carry hardwood hoe handles, about 28mm in diameter, ideal for smaller handles and

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can be shaped pretty quickly.

magicbastarder

you could use fork handles too; best ask for four of them though, so you've plenty spare.