Billhook advice, please.....

[mace242]

Whilst out tidying the garage I found an old billhook in a box. It was filthy, pitted and quite rusty where it wasnt painted. I have cleaned it up and removed 90% of the rust and it is looking a whole load better.

It will need a new handle and thats no problem. Any advice on wood would be appreciated. Think that ash is traditionally used. Is that right?

Also do you think I should remove all the paint that is on it and if I do should I repaint it or leave it as is. The paint is some kind of thick protective stuff a bit like hammerite.

Thanks, Tim

 

[Hedgehog]

Ash would suit it well & is commonly used though many other hardwoods work well too.

 

[Everything Mac]

Ash is good. - They don't get the same shock as an axe or hammer so you could probably use just about anything.

Fruit woods are nice.

Andy

 

[mace242]

Ash is good. - They don't get the same shock as an axe or hammer so you could probably use just about anything.

Fruit woods are nice.

Andy

I'm about to remove an old partly dead apple tree to make room for a new chicken run and hadn't even thought of that. Thanks.