I found this fire axe head that was badly rusted. It seemed like the perfect candidate for my next restoration. I wanted to do an axe re-handling / restoration, but I am not confident enough in my woodworking skills yet to make my own handle. Because of this, I decided to buy a quality fire axe handle to practice fitting the head onto it for this restoration. I plan on doing another axe restoration where I make my own handle sometime in the near future if anyone's interested in seeing that process.

I thought it turned out pretty well, but the handle didn't fit as snug as I wanted on the top of the axe because so much material had been eaten away by the rust. If there wasn't so much material lost to rust, I wouldn't have used the steel wedge. The head is still secured very safely, though, so I'm not too worried. This axe head isn't going to fly off any time soon.


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Products used in restoration:

Evaporust Rust Remover: https://amzn.to/2DM18St

Boiled Linseed Oil: https://amzn.to/2X2bbOr

Duplocolor Cherry-Red Enamel Spray Paint: https://amzn.to/2IZPUvw

UPol Acid #8 Etching Primer: https://amzn.to/2DNW0xn

5" Hook and Loop DA Sanding Discs: https://amzn.to/3371xtR

5" Hook and Loop Sanding Pad 5/8-11 arbor: https://amzn.to/2yyVujG