Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)
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Well, after the first quarter cord I’m going to say the Super Splitter is a far superior tool to the X series IMO. And you guys know how much I like the X-25
Buffed the rust off real nice too.
Before pic
Buffed the rust off real nice too.
Before pic
Which one is that.
I have the 25 and the 27, been slugging a few reds with the 27 lately. Last night I popped a few splits off a large red oak round I noodled after busting it open where it was cut
. I didn't plan on splitting anything by hand as I smashed my pointer finger between a block and the back of the splitter when I was moving the block from the bucket, I knew better than putting my hand there. Te good thing is I can now bend that joint to 90 degrees again
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I’m referring to the super splitting axe.Which one is that.
I have the 25 and the 27, been slugging a few reds with the 27 lately. Last night I popped a few splits off a large red oak round I noodled after busting it open where it was cut
For general splitting I prefer the X-25 to the X-27 as although the 27 has a bit more ummpph for full power swings, the 25 just feels better. But the SSA definitely has more power than either of them IMO.
The one in the sheath. The big boy is the 8 lb isocore maul.
SSA was Fiskars main splitting axe prior to offering the X series of splitting tools. I don’t know when they did the changeover but when I got more active on this site in 2013, guys were already full bore on the X-27. So they haven’t been made in years although they’ll still show up for sale occasionally on marketplace or CL.
YMMV, I prefer the SSA as did someone else on here who has both. Philbert has both and prefers the X-27
X-25 left and SSA right. For reference the x-25 and 27 have the same head.
X-25 left and SSA right. For reference the x-25 and 27 have the same head.
Not exactly what I said. I like them both; both good; one or the other will excel in certain situations or types of wood. Longer handle models will appeal to taller guys, or those who spilt on the ground. Etc. Same thing with the wedge shape. *Sometimes, I prefer steel wedges and a sledge, or a hydraulic splitter!*
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/fiskars-28-and-36-side-by-side-comparison.170817/
What I really concluded is that they all perform much better with wood grain veneer handles, instead of that composite plastic sh*t!
https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/fiskars-x27-what-a-piece-of-plastic.269270/page-17
Philbert
I think to fully appreciate the X-27 you have to have a splitting style that puts good speed on it. Speed results in high energy with a light head.
If instead you use more strength than speed, you will prefer the heavier head that do more work at the lower speed.
I can't split everything with an X-27, but I'm often surprised what I can split with it. Technique and accuracy are also important. If you can't hit the same place twice, or walk a line across the wood, you will be at a disadvantage.
If instead you use more strength than speed, you will prefer the heavier head that do more work at the lower speed.
I can't split everything with an X-27, but I'm often surprised what I can split with it. Technique and accuracy are also important. If you can't hit the same place twice, or walk a line across the wood, you will be at a disadvantage.
Nice looking wheelbarrow SVK.
I do so many things with a one wheel wheelbarrow that I could not do with a two wheel, like threading the needle on wooded paths, etc. So once you get good with the one wheel, there is just no reason to have 2! Not good on uneven ground, not good on narrow paths, etc.!
I do so many things with a one wheel wheelbarrow that I could not do with a two wheel, like threading the needle on wooded paths, etc. So once you get good with the one wheel, there is just no reason to have 2! Not good on uneven ground, not good on narrow paths, etc.!
I’ve never had a wheelbarrow, I have a garden cart. I’ve used wheelbarrows.
Well, that was interesting. We went around marking trees. The small overcrowded ones down in the ravine he doesn't want touched but then marked 3 very nice about 18" trees out in the open and not crowded for removal. . I did load get a small load of "logs" (4-8" diameter). Had to rig cable to pull one up the slope. Then loaded anoth small pile and saw another full length (about 20') one needing pulled up. Too tired to move my cabling set up to another anchor for that one. I'll probably go back next week and finish that area.
I don't know about the 3 big trees he marked. It'll a real PIA rigging cabling to pull small sections up...but then I am after the work more than I am the wood so why am i bit**ing?
the original Finish unicorn!
Finnish.
Not sure on that.
the x series warranty is 5 years over here. they must know us Bits have harder wood and bigger muscles or maybe worse aim!
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