Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Will my ax blade fly off the handle?

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Stumped1
10-30-06, 08:00 AM
Not sure if this is the correct forum, I didn't see any postings about axes in tools.

I recently bought a wood chopping ax and have begun chopping wood for the first time. I noticed the ax mallet moves a little when I swing it, should I exchange the ax or is this normal.
Thanks.

marksr
10-30-06, 11:10 AM
Does it have a wood or fiberglass handle?

You can add shims to a wooden handle to tighten it up.
Stumped1
10-30-06, 11:55 AM
Fiberglass. Doesn't move much and not every time I swing it, but it does move. Just to be on the safe side, I'll exchange it for a new one.