Splitting/Chopping Tool Review Thread

[maine]

Purchased from Menard's. The one on the left looks as though it is a laminated gun stock. Really neat coloring.

i do not know what Menards is but those look like quality.

 

[UnforsakenGhost]

Menard's is is the Walmart/sams club of lumberyards

 

[svk]

i do not know what Menards is but those look like quality.

Regional store similar to Home Depot and TSC rolled into one. They even have groceries.

 

[svk]

http://www.amazon.com/GARDENA-Model...UTF8&qid=1423670396&sr=8-1&keywords=s2800+axe

I think we figured out who is making the S2800 for Husqvarna.

 

[Philbert]

From that description there is a 10 year warranty. Looks nice. Would like to try one. Think it is worth 2X the price ofan X27?

Philbert

 

[El Quachito]

http://www.amazon.com/GARDENA-Model...UTF8&qid=1423670396&sr=8-1&keywords=s2800+axe

I think we figured out who is making the S2800 for Husqvarna.

Bingo.

From that description there is a 10 year warranty. Looks nice. Would like to try one. Think it is worth 2X the price ofan X27?

Philbert

No.

 

[El Quachito]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31loegX6PBL.jpg

Gotta love the name "BASH." I see Bailey's has them.

 

[SteveSS]

Think it is worth 2X the price ofan X27?

Philbert

Doubtful.

Edit: Unless that square at the back is made for whacking with a hammer. Hmmmm....

 

[SteveSS]

http://www.amazon.com/GARDENA-Model...UTF8&qid=1423670396&sr=8-1&keywords=s2800+axe

I think we figured out who is making the S2800 for Husqvarna.

That blue is a nice color match for my Makita.

 

[zogger]

Gardena is part of Husqvarna group, since 2007, according to their website.

 

[svk]

That blue is pretty cool looking.

 

[Ronaldo]

That blue is pretty cool looking.

Need one in blue and orange................HUSQVARNA colors.

 

[SteveSS]

http://www.baileysonline.com/Forest...-S-H-Splitting-Maul---6-lb-Head-36-Handle.axd

This offering from Wilton looks like it may be promising. Has anyone used it? It's on sale...

 

[zogger]

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http://www.baileysonline.com/Forest...-S-H-Splitting-Maul---6-lb-Head-36-Handle.axd

This offering from Wilton looks like it may be promising. Has anyone used it? It's on sale...

For the sale asking price they look pretty neat!

 

[svk]

I've eyed that one for a while, Steve. Looks pretty nice.

 

[SteveSS]

It really does. I think I'm gonna grab it while it's on sale.

 

[1 stihl nut]

I've handled them at Acme Tool Crib. The handles are definitely solid. It seems the wedge shape is most similar to the oschenkopf or whatever. A straight line from tip to widest part.

I would guess the handle would do a great job of absorbing shock. Hard to tell for sure without using of course. Pretty sure the handles are guaranteed against breakage.

Also noticed the had 2 different handle lengths. I definitely would want the longer one.

 

[MechanicMatt]

I have a sledge at work with that handle, 10 years of abuse its still working fine.

 

[SteveSS]

That's good info, Matt. I was already having second thoughts based on one particular amazon review about a loose head. I grabbed one though, we'll see how it works. I'll post up some pics how it looks as received, etc. I might even take a vid, so you guys can clown me on my splitting form.

 

[1 stihl nut]

http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/xf7nut/media/Mobile Uploads/20150213_182433_zpsmtekzvmb.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4

http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/xf7nut/media/Mobile Uploads/20150213_182415_zpsvz5w3sln.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/xf7nut/media/Mobile Uploads/20150213_192608_zpsnq5jyxd2.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/xf7nut/media/Mobile Uploads/20150213_192619_zpshjdydxia.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1

http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/xf7nut/media/Mobile Uploads/20150213_192801_zpsx4zcf5rz.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

This is a garden variety axe. Meaning someone dug it up when they were rototilling the garden.

I liken my refurbishing to putting lipstick on a pig. I did shave me whiskers with it though. Might a felt better if I brought shaving cream. Aside from whisker shortening, what are these things used for?