Cracked Axe handle repair: Dowel Fix Method

This video is to help show you how to fix a crack in the palm swell of an axe handle with a wooden dowel. The crack in this case wasn't from impact but from drying and it was internal to the lumber. It's a relatively quick fix and can give you some longevity to your project. LESSONS LEARNED: Don't use an impact drill like I did! haha I should have known better but wasn't thinking. Still worked out fine. www.stumptownaxes.com   / stumptownaxes   I am sure there's more than one way to save a handle like this. Learning different ways is putting yourself on the path of mastery. Enjoy the journey, it doesn't end.