Samples Hickory Mill

Samples Hickory Mill, is a family owned and operated hickory handle mill. The main function of the mill is sawing hickory axe handle blanks and other ash tool blanks. For 20 years, the mill has been in operation in Doniphan, Missouri. Owned and operated by David Samples, it is one of the few hickory mills still in existence in our area.

Hickory is used to produce axe and other hand tool handles. The process begins with hickory trees being cut down and ends when the tool handles are turned and sealed. For a description of what processes Samples Hickory Mill does, check out the Handle Mill Process page.

Hickory Sawdust and Wood Chips are other Hickory products that are very popular during the summer months. If you enjoy a good summer barbecue, you will want to check out the Hickory Barbecue Wood page. It provides information about how to use Hickory wood to barbecue and smoke your favorite meats.