Splitting/Chopping Tool Review Thread
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That looks like good stuff especially if you end up with a couple of "whoopsies" like I often do.
Can't imagine any issues with their products?
Multifaceted
Firewood Hoarder, Axe Enthusiast
I know what you're talking about, seen them before, but if we're both talking about the same thing, they're a bit wide and kind of goofy looking...
I absolutely love my Wetterlings Hudson Bay, my current go-to axe for light chores. I'll post pics if it when I get home from work.
I bought mine from Canadian Outdoor Equipment for about $25 less than the Amazon seller. I actually originally bought one from Amazon, but returned it because the head was loose. Of course, I'm capable of fixing it, but after paying the money I expected a good tight fit.
I really like that axe, is it your 5 pounder?
So the second one was seated tight?
I have my recently rehung hudsons bay axe that I need to strip the crappy varnish from House Handle and run with BLO. I also have another short handled axe that has a painted handle that will be stripped and redone with BLO.
Multifaceted
Firewood Hoarder, Axe Enthusiast
Oh, yes, the second one came very tight. I dare say it's in there for life, only a wood wedge too.
Good deal and have fun with those two projects, definitely try using the spokeshave if you can find one. Makes it less aggravating
Ah... I see, figures they'd be running low on inventory. I thought I saw them in stock last time I was there, but probably was mistaken. Wiseman Trading down in AL has them for the same price as Amazon, but without the Prime free shipping... Wiseman still has a few other Wetterlings axes. Good company, they are who I bought the above Helko Spaltaxt from.
Multifaceted
Firewood Hoarder, Axe Enthusiast
Nice! You should marry her again for that. My wife has never bought me an axe, instead she just beats up the Pulaski up on the hill in the woods, then I have to re-sharpen it...
The OrthoTape looks similar to fiberglass cast material (for broken bones) that is activated with water and sets hard. Also sold as a muffler bandage in auto parts stores.
Back in the 'olden days' I used to wrap my bicycle handlebars with rubber strips cut from old inner tubes, then cover / secure this with cloth tape over the top. Hockey tape would work well. Padded. Resilient. Easy to remove. Cheap.
Here is a similar idea using heater hose (could also use a piece of bicycle tire):
Or Google 'VB Groundbreakers Handle Saver' (several models) for a commercially made one.
Philbert
I would think that this approach would be better. Rubber is resilient and will not crack. Also removable.
Back in the 'olden days' I used to wrap my bicycle handlebars with rubber strips cut from old inner tubes, then cover / secure this with cloth tape over the top. Hockey tape would work well. Padded. Resilient. Easy to remove. Cheap.
Here is a similar idea using heater hose (could also use a piece of bicycle tire):
Or Google 'VB Groundbreakers Handle Saver' (several models) for a commercially made one.
Philbert
Ironically, I don't see the Handle Savers on their web page, but they seem to have a nice selection of replacement handles!
http://www.vbmfg.com/index.html
Philbert
http://www.vbmfg.com/index.html
Philbert
Fiskars 13" power tooth hand saw came in today. Will be testing it out on 200 or so Norway Pines and Spruce that need pruning on the bottom. Also a Helko Werk handle guard. The handle guard came with a bottle of axe head oil and their axe catalog. The guard says Germany but is made in the US. When I showed my Wife the axe catalog she started shaking her head.
Multifaceted
Firewood Hoarder, Axe Enthusiast
That's the same leather collar I had on my Hello Spaltaxt, you can see in my pics how it got shredded from repeated splitting. It looks great, but the big logs chewed it up!
Multifaceted
Firewood Hoarder, Axe Enthusiast
It'll look nice on your Gransförs, is that what it's for? I think it would fare much better on a felling/chopping axe. Mine is on a splitting axe, so that area is subject to much more trauma.
I was thinking for the Gransfors. My Wife ordered a Husqvarna 13" hatchet for me a few days ago. It was discounted under 20 bucks on Amazon. I think they are made by Hults. I better buy two more of those fancy looking leather collars soon.
Just a thought too, you could put another layer of padding, say burlap or leather under that collar before you thread the back of it to add a little more cushion.
Dieseldash
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Here's a few pics of the axe I got to give to my brother for Christmas. He has a POS Chinese hatchet at his cabin that I can't stand...
What do you guys think of these Stihl axes? This one is the universal Forestry/Felling axe. Got it for $39 bucks. Feels like it'll be great for kindling and light splitting.
What do you guys think of these Stihl axes? This one is the universal Forestry/Felling axe. Got it for $39 bucks. Feels like it'll be great for kindling and light splitting.
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