Want to Buy Race Axe

[woodchipper95]

I am in my first year in college. I tried out for the woodsman/timbersports team here at school. I really enjoy the sport. This summer I would like to practice at my house, so I need an axe. I will be cutting a variety of wood species to get form down. Thanks, for any help.

 

[Nitroman]

I am in my first year in college. I tried out for the woodsman/timbersports team here at school. I really enjoy the sport. This summer I would like to practice at my house, so I need an axe. I will be cutting a variety of wood species to get form down. Thanks, for any help.

Here you go, gonna cost you $300 though, these tools aren't cheap: http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/products/double-bit-axes/gransfors-double-bit-axe/

 

[woodchipper95]

Here you go, gonna cost you $300 though, these tools aren't cheap: http://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/products/double-bit-axes/gransfors-double-bit-axe/

Haha I know I actually have some granforsbruk axes. However they are not a race axe. Race Axes cost more. More like this http://www.tuatahiaxes.com/prices.html

 

[Nitroman]

Whoa!

 

[justtools]

Didnt chainsaws replace race axes?

 

[woodchipper95]

Didnt chainsaws replace race axes?

No, things an axe does better still some a chainsaw does better. I like both and compete with both.

 

[justtools]

I know. Just giving you a hard time. When you get over 50 you use an Axe alot less and a Saw alot more. Good luck in the competitions.

 

[woodchipper95]

I know. Just giving you a hard time. When you get over 50 you use an Axe alot less and a Saw alot more. Good luck in the competitions.

Some of the pros that would kick any of us college kids are over 50 it's crazy.

 

[Shawn Curry]

The prices on those Tuatahi axes are in NZ dollars (0.76 USD). After conversion, the prices do seem more in line with what you'd expect to pay for a hand forged axe. The extra amount you're paying is for those custom grinds, something you won't get in the more commercially available ones.

 

[woodchipper95]

The prices on those Tuatahi axes are in NZ dollars (0.76 USD). After conversion, the prices do seem more in line with what you'd expect to pay for a hand forged axe. The extra amount you're paying is for those custom grinds, something you won't get in the more commercially available ones.

I knew they were NZ but the money you save in the conversion you pay for in shipping to buy new from the sight. I might buy one anyways just trying to get something a little more local so i don't have such a long wait.

 

[jeepyfz450]

What school?

 

[woodchipper95]

What school?

Penn College

 

[jeepyfz450]

Nice I went to Paul smiths.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

I've had an ax in the shed for years and it hasn't moved an inch. I can't imagine racing them.

 

[nmurph]

I've had an ax in the shed for years and it hasn't moved an inch. I can't imagine racing them.

Me too. I get it out about once per year- I touch up the edge with a file, oil it, and put it back. I don't know that it's ever cut a lick or split a stick. I use a hatchet and a hammer for splitting kindling, and a Pulaski if I need to chop a root.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

How do you get them to race? I went out, laid it next to a line on the floor and said, "Ready, Set, GO!" but it made no effort to race. Maybe it needs another axe there for competition.

 

[woodchipper95]

Here ya go

How do you get them to race? I went out, laid it next to a line on the floor and said, "Ready, Set, GO!" but it made no effort to race. Maybe it needs another axe there for competition.

 

[Haywire Haywood]

Bailey's used to have a college practice axe with Bolstad's name on it. I looked, but since he passed, they've discontinued it. http://www.baileysonline.com/shop.axd/ProductDetails?edp_no=35321

 

[woodchipper95]

Nice I went to Paul smiths.

Thats where my coach is from.

 

[lwhaples]

Neat competition.Good Luck!