Axes for wedging

[coltont]

Council mining axe is my weapon of choice

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[Ferguson system]

I'm surprised none of you have mentioned Fiskars x5, Fiskars x7, Øyo sportsaxe and forestry axe.

 

[mdavlee]

I also have a 2.25 lb and 3.5 lb axe as well. I like the lightest one I can get by with as well.

 

[coltont]

Fiskars are a joke for driving wedges

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[treeslayer2003]

the axe Ron posted in ebay, its just like mine. some needs to buy it, that is a dam good driver.

 

[OlympicYJ]

Fiskars is by no means meant for driving anything even plastic wedges. Head is too small and never ever hit a steel wedge with it. Cracked the back of the handle on my x27 hasn't come off yet so haven't taken it back to the saw shop to get replaced. For driving wedges I started with a 4 pound short handled axe, 24" I think. I've been wanting a Barco for years, when the local saw shop gets them they usually sell out fast, so when they had one I pulled the trigger. Handle is 28" I think and much better than that short one I had.

 

[bitzer]

I have 2 that I go to a 3.5# antique craftsman, and 5# council, I'll drag the council if I know I'm going to need to smear some wedges... other wise the craftsman does general duty.

The Council brand has a couple different sizes and handle lengths, they have very good steel, and hold an edge very well (they are axes so don't expect a razor sharp edge to last more then a few days...) There are some other brands going that have the straight poll, but few and far between.

Also note that an axe is not meant to be a hammer, which is why most axes do not have a square poll on them, Council is one of the few that get that they are used to beat wedges, which should be soft plastic, (them hard head wedges are hard on axes, and probably meant for the folks that like to use hammers...)

And for those of you that like to drag hammers around, this happened yesterday, (first time in over a year... but still) 1/2 mile from the crummy at the end of a long day, figured it was less work to chop it free then to walk back and forth an extra trip.
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Yep. Always the little **** and usually at the beginning or last cuts of the day. Much faster to chop er.

 

[Skeans]

My 20" handle 4lb council I carry most of the time.

My 36" handle 5lb council with a 1/2" plated welded to the flat end for really beating back leaners.
Then I also have a 4lb council with a 28" handle for bigger wood.
Then I also carry a 15" wedge for setting wedges and pounding.

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[bitzer]

If I came across anything that was 10ft in diameter I would have to ask someone what it was that I was looking at. The timber here is glorified pecker poles 99% of the time.

I used to be a carpenter in a previous life. I can hit single wedges in a stack with my "Thor's Hammer" 100% of the time. I have a genuine phobia of needing to escape and getting caught in brush. No chaps. No axe handle. This hammer has given me a pretty annoying case of "tennis elbow" over the years, but I am too chicken of being hung up when I need to GTHO (get the Hell out).

I have a Pulaski, peavey, and utility knife in the crummy to help with other chores. Seldom needed, but needed just the same.

I was referencing pounding wedges in OG wood out west. I've never seen anything over 6'dbh. I cut my handles 20" or so. Easy to one hand but long enough to get two on it. It rides on my back in a leather cordless drill holder I modified. The handle stays tight on me and never gets caught. I know what you mean though. I quit wearing chaps cuz I couldn't get away and nearly got thumped.

 

[bitzer]

Fiskars are a joke for driving wedges

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Glad you said it. I was guna go nuts on that one.

 

[bitzer]

I build my poll out about an inch and a half farther and give it a good flat surface. Round the corners of course. Helps on reaching the double stacks and adds weight.

 

[treeslayer2003]

I was referencing pounding wedges in OG wood out west. I've never seen anything over 6'dbh. I cut my handles 20" or so. Easy to one hand but long enough to get two on it. It rides on my back in a leather cordless drill holder I modified. The handle stays tight on me and never gets caught. I know what you mean though. I quit wearing chaps cuz I couldn't get away and nearly got thumped.

we may not see the size but these heavy tops are hard to move. plus i am some times lifting what really don't want to go that way as you are i'm sure. idk how guys get away with 6" wedges and hatchet.

 

[Skeans]

we may not see the size but these heavy tops are hard to move. plus i am some times lifting what really don't want to go that way as you are i'm sure. idk how guys get away with 6" wedges and hatchet.

Come try pounding on the tall firs they are a wind sail with just a little wind.

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[northmanlogging]

150' of back leaning sob... Like trying to move a cargo ship with a finger nail.

 

[Gypo Logger]

Sometimes I use a 2 pound ballpeen to drive wedges, but have been known to drive them with a well appointed wooden club. A brushaxe is a close second. Irergardless, it's a thing of beauty to tip a tree over with wedges.
Take your hearing protection off so as to hear the tree hit the ground.

 

[Skeans]

150' of back leaning sob... Like trying to move a cargo ship with a finger nail.

That's when the jack comes out much better response.

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[Gypo Logger]

For the most part jacks are just another way to make a no nothing faller make it look like he's acomplishing something.

 

[Skeans]

For the most part jacks are just another way to make a no nothing faller make it look like he's acomplishing something.

If you're out falling a high dollar stick that needs a special lay with extra hinge they are well worth it. Or if you're out on a line with heavy back leaners.

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[Gypo Logger]

Fallers are a dime a dozen.

 

[Gypo Logger]

If you're out falling a high dollar stick that needs a special lay with extra hinge they are well worth it. Or if you're out on a line with heavy back leaners.

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