the_pat•1mo ago

My best hammer handle snapped mid-swing

Now I'm stuck finishing a commission with my backup.

3 comments

3 Comments

aaron3841mo ago

Ugh, that happened to me last month, total nightmare.

nathan8511mo ago

I've snapped more handles than I've finished projects.

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the_logan1mo ago

Check your grain direction before you start cutting. I learned that the hard way after splitting three oak handles in a row. Now I run my thumb along the wood to feel for long, smooth lines. If it feels bumpy or changes direction, that piece is going to snap under pressure. What wood are you using?