Roughneck Striker

[Stoner]

One of my favorite striker materials is made from old ax handles. Hickory ax handles make some of the best sounding strikers. I do not know if they impregnate the hickory handle with something to stabilize the wood, it is very easy to turn, the shavings peel off the wood and it is very smooth when you finish. The wood is "Plain Jane" but it is one of my favorite striker materials. Do not throw away those old broken ax handles, stick them on the lathe.

[MarkJM]

you're not the only one mate, I also turn things out of old handles. Nice looking striker

[doepee]

nice lookin striker!!

[Gold Spur]

Good job Stoner, looks great! 

[turkey slayer]

Good Idea!

[letinmfly]

Good idea and good looking striker Stu!! 

[M,Yingling]

 

[Roostem33]

Gonna have to give that a try, great idea!!!