>>204542>ive heard alonf og guys putting theyre shafts in the owen and putting bee´s wax onThe bee's wax penetrates the wood better when it's warm. So it might absolutely make a difference.
But I know that if you store the axe too warm and/or dry the shaft can shrink inside the axehead. Don't know if you risk that by putting it in the oven a couple of minutes though.
So it's something that some guys like to do, but it isn't necessary. As long as you take care of it.
Yep, coating it with linseed oil would be good. Make sure that you wipe off the shaft after you've applied the oil, otherwise it will be too much and may cause blisters.
>how does hanging it upside down affect the axe?Don't know I'm afraid. Don't think it would be a problem.
>and what is the easiest way to take care of the leather mask? just some linseed oil too?No. Linseed oil for the shaft, any kind of oil for the head, weapons oil works great. And "leather fat" (don't know if that term is correct in english) for the sheath.
Make sure to dry the head and sheath before you put it back on.
