I need to make new replacement handles for a 55 gal drum/barrel upender despensing rack.
2007-12-12 05:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by mantywoc 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Maple or Oak or Other
2007-12-12 05:33:28 · update #1
Maple or Oak or Other
2007-12-12 05:34:26 · update #2
I would go with ash if available, it not oak.
Remember baseball bats are made of ash. It is pretty tough stuff.
2007-12-12 06:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maple and oak are both strong but neither is commonly used for handles. The two most common woods for handles are hickory and ash. Ash is easy to work with because it has a straight grain. I have never tried making handles from hickory. Another wood that a lot of old timers in my area talk about is hornbeam. I'm not sure what it is. My guess is that it is a regional (northern New England) name for another type of wood. I have had good luck making handles from alder. Any hardwood should do the job.
2007-12-12 05:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by winterrules 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok Oak, Ash, Hickory all great woods...BUT? Everyone says they splinter or watch out for the grain cause they may split..they are correct. My choice for some nice handles...you got it Maple. Very tight grained doesnt rot against water, oil and other chemicals. The culinary industry uses it for cutting boards and it does'nt rot. Maple handles will handle alot of weight if you construct them correctly. Im not sure what type of handle you need, all i know is maple is your choice wood.
2007-12-12 20:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by budjr8 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oak would be my first choice. but consider the grain of the wood also if there are knots or the grain goes sideways in the middle of the board it wil be a weak spot. Look for good straight grain in the wood
2007-12-12 11:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by Tom S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-15 22:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ash baby ash!!
2007-12-12 06:45:59 · answer #7 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋