In the space available for this job it was probably an advantage without the handle Matt! That was the passive end of the hammer blows a sort of temporary anvil. Do need to get a new handle though, but I am a club hammer handle shopping virgin so the links may assist. I have at least two pick axes without handles too, not much good as proper pick axes, but its surprising how often the head on its own is a useful tool in its own right.MattBLancs wrote: ↑29 Jul 2023, 14:05 A good technique I hope to remember to try when the need arises!
But I think you need to treat that poor thing to a new shaft!
New handles pretty reasonable and a job I find really satisfying!
https://www.cwberry.com/hand-tools/gene ... and-wedges
Neil