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Earl, Love the post. You could say I am fairly obsessed with axes, mauls and hatchets and I do the same thing to many of mine. It's amazing the performance difference you can get out of a modified maul if you understand what makes an efficient splitter. Love the grinder as well. That is on...

Ghosta I love that Nupla head geometry. The more and more experimenting I do the more I am finding there is a sweet spot on how long the wedge is and the relation to cheek width and angle of the wedge itself and finally weight. I am finding most mauls you can buy (or you find in garages across...

Nice pair of Helko's. hope you are able to give us a report on performance? Here is the pic of the modified Maul. Axe eye maul - type handle. Zogger - I did some reading on here (splitting chopping tool thread) and noticed some other people have observed/ noticed the same thing. Very...

It’s been a while since I’ve been on these forums so I guess you could consider me a semi-lurker. The question in the initial post is one I have wondered myself. I don't own a GB maul however I studied various pic/specs of them and reground on old 8 lb. maul head (good steel) to attempt mimic...

Sounds like a ton of work. And Jp is right that they will likely warp even more. Now i am assuming you want to use these as nicely finished pieces for furniture or decoration (ie plant stands, small table tops clocks etc) Things that will increase the chance of success of cutting cookies...

This happens in my shop semi frequently and it scares the piss outta me nearly every time. The first time it happened i had earplugs on and i could still hear it. I thought some vibrations from running power equipment had knocked something off the walls or shelf but i could find no evidence...

I have Understanding Wood and would also suggest that book as well- this will be more helpful in log selection and using the knowledge of wood movement to to improve your wood curing and woodworking techniques. May help with log orientation on your mill to match your particular application (if...

Great Stories Bob. I actually did laugh out loud at work here on my break. - I take earplugs from the warehouse downstairs and wear em on my break so if i forget to take them out before talking or laughing it's quite loud. :D On another note I am very grateful this site is back. I...

I love deodar cedar. A true cedar species. The smell of this stuff is amazing. My wife kept an offcut from our firewood pile in her car for a few months just cause she liked to smell it

Considering Stihl MS-440, thoughts? Lead on a saw; MS-440 Sent the guy an email inquiring, his response: Yep, it's a 440, the big bore kit brings it up to a 77cc displacement, also has a dual port muffler. It has about 10 hours on the new cylinder and piston, and rebuilt carb. The saw...

Bob's Story I am doing research on Storytelling right now (a small break of course) and one of the articles suggested for me to start noticing how there are stories all around me. I find it mildly humorous that the first thing I do after I get up is check my email, which of course takes me...

Never knew anything like this existed. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/atq/1602876094.html Ben

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback so far. This site is a great resource, I can feel the addiction beginning :dizzy: Ben

I have been reading up a bit on CSM for a while so I know power is an issue (seems like an understatement) The 51 is the current saw that I own with a 20" bar. I had been considering getting the Granberg small log mill or the 24" panther mill...