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This year I switched from my old regular 8lb maul to a True Temper 4lb maul. Seems to provide similar results with less effort (measured by upper body pain and suffering). No complaints, other than it seems to get stuck harder and more often.
So I'm getting convinced that the "speed means more that mass" theory is true for splitting. Energy = 1/2 (mass) x (velocity squared). So while doubling the mass doubles the energy, doubling the speed increased energy by a factor of 4.
I'm looking to get one of the Fiskars splitters that people seem to like, but I'm debating between the 2 1/4 lb (model 7859) and the 4 1/4lb (model 7854). Both have 28" handles, seems the only difference is the head weight and shape.
Anyone compared the two? Is the 2 1/4 lb maul really enough for effective splitting?
Cost is about $10 more for the 4 1/4 lb'er, but I'm sure I'd quickly forget about that if it splits better...
Any comparative advice is appreciated! I know the Fiskars splitters have been discussed extensively, but I haven't found a comparison of the two 28" versions.
http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/s...ategoryId=10277&productId=10529&page=products
http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/s...ategoryId=10277&productId=10528&page=products
So I'm getting convinced that the "speed means more that mass" theory is true for splitting. Energy = 1/2 (mass) x (velocity squared). So while doubling the mass doubles the energy, doubling the speed increased energy by a factor of 4.
I'm looking to get one of the Fiskars splitters that people seem to like, but I'm debating between the 2 1/4 lb (model 7859) and the 4 1/4lb (model 7854). Both have 28" handles, seems the only difference is the head weight and shape.
Anyone compared the two? Is the 2 1/4 lb maul really enough for effective splitting?
Cost is about $10 more for the 4 1/4 lb'er, but I'm sure I'd quickly forget about that if it splits better...
Any comparative advice is appreciated! I know the Fiskars splitters have been discussed extensively, but I haven't found a comparison of the two 28" versions.
http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/s...ategoryId=10277&productId=10529&page=products
http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/s...ategoryId=10277&productId=10528&page=products