Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[Ambull01]

I'd really like to try that Wilton Bash maul with the 36" handle. Only question is, 6 or 8 lbs? F*** the lever axe, Im highly sceptical that you could split anything other than toothpicks. I need manly chunks of wood not some kindlen.

I think that's what @SteveSS just bought.

 

[Ambull01]

I would not go by articles like that - written to please the companies that advertise in their magazines.

I have a couple of the Fiskars chopping axes that I like to take for limbing small branches and driving bucking wedges. Different shaped head. A lot of guys here on A.S. have had nice things to say about the Husqvarna traditional axes. For what you describe, a basic hardware store type axe (Plumb, Collins, Stanley) would probably be OK, especially if you narrow out the cheeks a bit, like in the USFS axe videos.

Philbert

I wanted a Fiskars chopping axe but they're kinda short. Looks like the longest is only 28". I want a full sized axe, 36". Don't ask me why though because I have no idea. Just feel like I'll have more power, axe head will be further away from my soft body, etc.

I can't be caught carrying around a regular ole department store axe!

My semi-chisel WP chains from Bailey's just arrived today. I'm fixin to kick some tree asses.

 

[Marshy]

I just installed some studs on my new Husqvarna chainsaw boots. Cant wait to use them this weekend on the log pile. I as out there last weekend on the logs and fell once... not no more!

 

[olyman]

And here I thought I was missing something not having a snow mobile!!!!

I think I'd rather cut wood!!!

when my bro,,had his 800 deere, with bogeys, I got it stuck one tooo many times,, and said that's enough,, and didn't ride it again........and yes, I know, the new ones are much better!! and a h of a lot higher priced!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[farmer steve]

woo-hoo !!!! page 300. and some pics from today. all dead dry oak. most ready to burn.
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[Ambull01]

@Philbert , you think this could be used as a multipurpose firewood tool?
http://www.amazon.com/Nupla-AP-6-36...RAW10TKSYA02VY503H#product-description-iframe

Looks like I could use it as a pickaroon too.

woo-hoo !!!! page 300. and some pics from today. all dead dry oak. most ready to burn.
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Oh, that's how you're so fast. You have a daggone loader!

 

[farmer steve]

@Philbert , you think this could be used as a multipurpose firewood tool?
http://www.amazon.com/Nupla-AP-6-36...RAW10TKSYA02VY503H#product-description-iframe

Looks like I could use it as a pickaroon too.



Oh, that's how you're so fast. You have a daggone loader!

well sure. any respectable wood scrounger has a loader.

 

[Philbert]

@Philbert , you think this could be used as a multipurpose firewood tool?

No.

I did some work with commercial roofers many years ago. They use axes occasionally for removing old, built up, tar roofs. We looked at a bunch of tools, including fire fighter axes - different tool, made for structural work, not chopping wood.

Bailey's does have other axes in the length you want - Husqvarna axes only shown to 28 inches. Not familiar with the other brand.

Philbert

 

[Sawdust inspector]

4x4 tractor is cheating. If you had a John Deere you could've pulled all that in 1 pull in 2 wheel drive.

 

[svk]

Hey, could you give me a recommendation for a general all purpose axe right quick? I don't need a felling axe, have a Makita. Most likely will use it to fix my bone headed mistakes, namely getting the chainsaw bar stuck in a kerf. Also limbing up to 2-3" diameter stuff. I would like a narrow head to really bite into the wood, the Fiskars X27 has saved me a few times but the head isn't ideal for cutting.

Also, just saw this: http://hiconsumption.com/2015/02/best-axes/

Leveraxe is at the bottom. Didn't realize it is considered one of the best

Leveraxe is a specialty splitting tool. Its probably less useful for felling/chopping than an 8# maul. That article isn't that good as it is comparing apples to oranges to kiwis.

I can personally attest that Leveraxe works fantastic in certain situations and terrible in others. That's as unbiased of an opinion as I can give.

As Philbert noted, a regular hardware store axe will serve you well. I'd offer to mail you one of mine but the cost of shipping is probably more than you would pay locally. FWIW I picked up a nice DBA last fall at a yard sale for $1.

 

[svk]

I think that's what @SteveSS just bought.

Correct, that is what he bought. If you check the splitting tool thread he stated that the edge was ugly but the rest of the tool was good. I guess that's just a standard thing for value priced splitting tools.

 

[SteveSS]

I'd really like to try that Wilton Bash maul with the 36" handle. Only question is, 6 or 8 lbs? F*** the lever axe, Im highly sceptical that you could split anything other than toothpicks. I need manly chunks of wood not some kindlen.

I think that's what @SteveSS just bought.

Yep. That's the one. I posted some pics of it in the Splitting Tool Review thread. Haven't had the chance to use it yet. Soon though. I bought the 6 pounder and think it's heavier than 6 pounds, but I don't know for sure. I should bring it to work and put it on the postage scale.

 

[farmer steve]

4x4 tractor is cheating. If you had a John Deere you could've pulled all that in 1 pull in 2 wheel drive.

if it's not blue or red leave it in the shed.

 

[zogger]

I just installed some studs on my new Husqvarna chainsaw boots. Cant wait to use them this weekend on the log pile. I as out there last weekend on the logs and fell once... not no more!

Ya, let us know how they work out. I didn't get them for mine, didn't think I cut in the ice that much (about...never) to make it worthwhile.

 

[Philbert]

Speaking of 'Scrounging' . . . .

I got a robo-call from the electrical utility today. Said crews would be in my area trimming and removing trees near power lines; that brush would be stacked near the curbs for a few days; and that larger pieces of wood would be left on the property. Sounds like an invitation?

I have no need for wood right now, and no place to put it. But if I did, I might call the contact number and follow the crews around with hot coffee and doughnuts.

Philbert

 

[Ambull01]

No.

I did some work with commercial roofers many years ago. They use axes occasionally for removing old, built up, tar roofs. We looked at a bunch of tools, including fire fighter axes - different tool, made for structural work, not chopping wood.

Bailey's does have other axes in the length you want - Husqvarna axes only shown to 28 inches. Not familiar with the other brand.

Philbert

Forgot about looking on Bailey's. They have a nice cheap Council Tools axe for less than $30. 36" handle. That should do the trick. Thanks

 

[Philbert]

They have a nice cheap Council Tools axe for less than $30. 36" handle. That should do the trick.

I can't be caught carrying around a regular ole department store axe!

I'm confused.

Philbert

 

[Ambull01]

I'm confused.

Philbert

The department store axe comment was a joke, sorry. I've heard really good things about Council Tools so I figured I would go with them.

 

[svk]

I've heard really good things about Council Tools so I figured I would go with them.

Sorry, but I can't help but recall back to the time benp polished the Council maul and someone got their panties in a bind.......

 

[nomad_archer]

I wanted a Fiskars chopping axe but they're kinda short. Looks like the longest is only 28". I want a full sized axe, 36". Don't ask me why though because I have no idea. Just feel like I'll have more power, axe head will be further away from my soft body, etc.

I can't be caught carrying around a regular ole department store axe!

My semi-chisel WP chains from Bailey's just arrived today. I'm fixin to kick some tree asses.

I went with a fiskars x15 for fixing my stupid mistakes and to drive felling wedges. Don't underestimate the power you can get behind those short handled axes. I like the short handle as I can keep it with me as I fell and buck without it getting in the way. If I need more power I keep the. X27 in the truck