Miners Pick - Handle

[Phantom]

I have an old miners pick head.

- Pointed both ends.
- 450mm Long
- 2.8 KG

It had laid in my dads shed for at least 50 years and in mine for another 30.

Can anyone suggest a good source and type of handle for this big boy( I'm in Sydney but can order online if price is right).

Love to leave it in the car for those times when you just cant make headway in that hard ground.

Regards,

Phantom

 

[The Green Wanderer]

Hi Phantom,
Im not sure where you can get one but some research should help there. Ash, oak or hickory would be your best bets. Probably from somewhere in the US.

Let us know if you find anything.

TGW.

 

[bluejeansronald]

I have an old miners pick head.

- Pointed both ends.
- 450mm Long
- 2.8 KG

It had laid in my dads shed for at least 50 years and in mine for another 30.

Can anyone suggest a good source and type of handle for this big boy( I'm in Sydney but can order online if price is right).

Love to leave it in the car for those times when you just cant make headway in that hard ground.

Regards,

Phantom

Hi mate pm a photo and measure i get you a handle right price, you pay what i pay x postage half of hardware price, Ron.

 

[kawman]

buy a spoke shave.. find just the perfect piece of wood,, make your own... :/

 

[Phantom]

Already watched a bloke on youtub.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6zn0wz_KDs

some blokes are so cleaver..

Regards,

Phantom