Replacing the handle of my maul I bought in an antique store.  I ordered going by the size & shape of the opening of my maul head to purchase the new handle.  The old handle was the wrong shape and sheared at front & back, slipping out of the head.  So I've got a little whittling to do on this new handle but would rather have too much wood than too little- gives me room to play with.  Absolutely gorgeous grain, parallel and centered, the shaft is a hair thick for my grasp but again, I can easily customize that.  Will watch how the experts do it on Youtube.  Thank you!