Plus, you can light it and split in the dark . . .
Philbert
Philbert
Splitting/Chopping Tool Review Thread
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El Quachito
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Not good news today. The head loosened again after one swing at a round. Oh well. Not what I had hoped for & I admit I was blinded by optimism in those previous posts.
But I'd still like to find an alternative to boiled lineed oil or water. I'll keep trying.
Cheers
But I'd still like to find an alternative to boiled lineed oil or water. I'll keep trying.
Cheers
Picked up a couple X15,s at local w mart today. Had them priced same as other axes- $24.96.I bought both of them (one goes to my brother). Been wanting one of these for some time.
BLO is my go to for axe handles but only after I've set it tight with a wooden wedge and then with either a straight or round steel wedge .
El Quachito , no room left to drive in an extra steel in there ?
El Quachito , no room left to drive in an extra steel in there ?
1 stihl nut
former space alien
I was wondering if the oil gets drawn up, wouldn't it also reduce the friction between handle and head?
El Quachito
ArboristSite Operative
Ronaldo: Can't beat that, WalyWorld at its best right there.
dancan: Good point, I will follow up on that. I will post pics, but this was originally a plastic handle model that I put a wood handle in so its more like a small pick handle.
1 stihl nut: Sure seems possible, I wondered the same thing.
dancan: Good point, I will follow up on that. I will post pics, but this was originally a plastic handle model that I put a wood handle in so its more like a small pick handle.
1 stihl nut: Sure seems possible, I wondered the same thing.
zogger
Tree Freak
I HAVEN'T DONE THIS..for axe handles, but po man's waterprooofing and sealing is a solid amount of white wood glue mixed with real hot water, all the way to half and half. You want hot and plenty of stirring.. Mixes up well then. I would think that it would draw up, soak in, eventually harden and be pretty secure. this is a pure guess though. Not over oil soaked though, have to be new clean dry wood so it soaks up the most.
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
Zogger, as the water evaporates won't it leave just the glue in the fibers and the gluebeing 50%of the original liquod the handle will be 50% loose...... just guessing
In other news Gander MT has gerber brand camp axes that look like fiskars but with sweet kawasaki racing green handles instead of fiskars orange.
In other news Gander MT has gerber brand camp axes that look like fiskars but with sweet kawasaki racing green handles instead of fiskars orange.
Fiskars makes the Gerber axes, but they usually sell for more$, and if I recall correctly, the warranty is not as good.
Philbert
Philbert
zogger
Tree Freak
Don't know, never tried it. Don't know how much of the glue will go up into the wood cells, some I would think, if the handle starts out pretty dry.
Yup, have seen em in there. They do look cool and the bright lime green makes them easier to find.
I like that knock off Husky axe that is Makita blue.
Woke up early with high intentions. Then I cooked a big breakfast and am ready for a siesta. Good thing I didn't get into the bloody Mary's or I'd really be feeling lazy.
We have another day of soccer games and in between I'm helping a family member move. So no scrounging here.
We have another day of soccer games and in between I'm helping a family member move. So no scrounging here.
Saw this at a local Sears yesterday. Might be available at other locations too?
Philbert
Philbert
MechanicMatt
Cut Split Stack Burn
Walmart has those "hatchets" and x7 together for 19.99
1 stihl nut
former space alien
Well, I picked up an x27 yesterday.
It doesn't say x27, and the handle is all black, but I'm sure that is what it is.
I'm a bit of a skeptic, and in spite of the fact that svk endorses them, it seems to be pretty effective.
If I didn't make any progress on a chunk after 3 wacks, I brought out the 8 lb splitting maul. It fared no better. It was light and easy to swing. And it split the wood.
I will continue to make comparisons, and will fill y'all in.
It doesn't say x27, and the handle is all black, but I'm sure that is what it is.
I'm a bit of a skeptic, and in spite of the fact that svk endorses them, it seems to be pretty effective.
If I didn't make any progress on a chunk after 3 wacks, I brought out the 8 lb splitting maul. It fared no better. It was light and easy to swing. And it split the wood.
I will continue to make comparisons, and will fill y'all in.
I'm not even sure which way to go with this one
1 stihl nut
former space alien
Ready for action once again.
Before:
After
Had to do a little extra work to get that Jersey pattern set.
Before:
After
Had to do a little extra work to get that Jersey pattern set.
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