I am building a hammer. If I can ever finish milling the handle hole...lol I know the industry standard for handles is hickory and I understand why. That said I acquired some very large walnut slabs for free. I thought a walnut handled hammer would be nice. But comparing the strength of the hickory to the walnut. Will the walnut stand the test thst hickory has Will I regret using walnut later on because it will break ? Should I just use hickory like every one else?
If you have the walnut, make the handle. If it breaks, replace it with hickory or locust. Walnut is pretty tough and may do fine.
Ya that's a good idea. I am excited to get it done I'm still milling with a round file. At this rate the hole should be big enough by the 4th of July lol
