Here is a bit of information from my Dad's "Miscellaneous File" that might come in useful for you sometime, especially if you happen to own an axe with a loose head:
"Keeping A Tight Head on an Axe
To prevent an axe head from loosening, drill a ¼" hole about two inches deep into the butt of the handle. When you store the ax, place it on its head and pour the hole full of boiled linseed oil. This will soak down the length of the handle and help prevent shrinkage. Whenever you notice that the oil level has dropped, replenish the oil. The oil won't spill out. After a while, it will harder, just like beeswax.)"
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