Splitting/Chopping Tool Review Thread

[svk]

Did a little more splitting this morning. This one is on its way to becoming a paperweight.

 

[svk]

And...done

I think I got about two cords out of this. Granted I only used it on tough stuff. Not worth 10 bucks a handle to keep rehanging this when I have other tools to use that have axe eye or composite handles.

If anyone wants this head I’ll throw it in a flat rate box and mail it to you n/c. True Temper 6#

 

[Philbert]

And...done
I think I got about two cords out of this.

I think that I have a fiberglass handle for that that I picked up free at a garage sale. Hard to tell what fits without trying to fit it. It's your if you are passing through this way.

Otherwise, think of the maul head as a small anvil . . .

Philbert

 

[svk]

I think that I have a fiberglass handle for that that I picked up free at a garage sale. Hard to tell what fits without trying to fit it. It's your if you are passing through this way.

Otherwise, think of the maul head as a small anvil . . .

Philbert

If it’s a sledge eye I’d definitely give it a try!

 

[svk]

Granted the grain orientation on that handle was perpendicular to what it should have been. I think that was rehung in 2009, back around the time I had first joined AS and wasn’t up on that stuff yet.

 

[Philbert]

Seen at regional farm store. Despite the Fiskars-like appearance, the handles go through the eyes of the head, like a traditional axe/maul.



More info: https://www.dewalt.com/en-us/products/hand-tools/hammers-and-pry-bars/axes

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

It looks like the 3.5# is a chopping 'axe' and the 4.5# is a splitting 'axe'. Both called 'axe's.



Philbert

 

[dancan]

It looks like the 3.5# is a chopping 'axe' and the 4.5# is a splitting 'axe'. Both called 'axe's.



Philbert

Looks like a Hipster commercial lol

 

[dancan]

The 4 1/2 lbs ax has a 3 1/2 lbs head and the poll doesn't even look like you could drive a felling wedge unless the pics are deceiving .

 

[svk]

The 4 1/2 lbs ax has a 3 1/2 lbs head and the poll doesn't even look like you could drive a felling wedge unless the pics are deceiving .

Similar to a X-27 then? Sorry I didn’t watch the vid.

 

[dancan]

The x25/27 has a flattish poll that will drive a wedge , the pics on the Dewalt look like they have a taper and get very narrow .
I don't mean to get into a brand war but I wonder what Dewalt's warranty policy is on these .

 

[dancan]

It'll be interesting to find out how they feel in the hand versus the Husqvarna/Fiskars ?

 

[svk]

It'll be interesting to find out how they feel in the hand versus the Husqvarna/Fiskars ?

Yes. We must know this.

 

[svk]

Just a thought, the poll is probably tapered because it eliminates any chance of using the tool as a hammer.

 

[dancan]

Just a thought, the poll is probably tapered because it eliminates any chance of using the tool as a hammer.

Then it makes it a "One Trick Pony" lol

 

[Philbert]

The 4 1/2 lbs ax has a 3 1/2 lbs head and the poll doesn't even look like you could drive a felling wedge unless the pics are deceiving .

Looks kind of rounded in the photos on their website.

Philbert

 

[dancan]

Anyone get one yet lol

 

[Lowhog]

Found this unused Chopper one with its instructions and price tag on its haft at a antique shop for 20.00. Original price tag was 31.30

 

[Philbert]

Interesting idea, but . . .

(I used to shop at KNOX!)

Philbert

 

[Lowhog]

Looks cool but ya it throws your pieces 20ft.