Changing the handle on a Ludell splitting axe

[rwhite]

I have a Ludell splitting axe that is the same one as in the post below

https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/78228/#932893

Love the way it splits but I hate the handle. To much spring and it just kills my wrists. Does this look like something you coud replace with a wood handle?

 

[buggyspapa]

I have a Ludell. This summer the handle broke inside the head, which made it a PITA to remove, but a hickory handle fits fine. I drilled a bunch of holes in the fiberglass from the top and then used a cold chisel and hammer to get it to slide out. Good luck.

 

[rwhite]

I have a Ludell. This summer the handle broke inside the head, which made it a PITA to remove, but a hickory handle fits fine. I drilled a bunch of holes in the fiberglass from the top and then used a cold chisel and hammer to get it to slide out. Good luck.

Thanks! That's what did. Love the head but the handle had to go. The hickory handle is great.