Firewood tip #368

[jimdeere]

Don’t store your Fiskars x27 outside with the handle pointing up. I went to split a block of locust and as I raised the axe over my head, a pint of ice and water ran down the back of my neck.
The hollow handle was full of rain water and it had frozen. That’s how my Saturday started.

 

[Cowboy254]

I reckon we've all learned that lesson at some point

 

[babybart]

Not my x27 but I do that all the time with the Fiskars hookaroon! Usually I swing it sideways and when it strikes the round it splashes up my arm and in my face! Whats the definition of insanity again...?

 

[alleyyooper]

I am so happy I returned the fiskers I bought and got the Husky splitting axe.

One thing I would have filled the hollow handle with expanding foam if I would have kept the dumb thing.
Or plug the handle with some thing.

Al

 

[jimdeere]

...or just not leave it out in the rain.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

I learned early on to park the forklift so the rops would drain to the back when sitting for a few days. The front edge is back a bit and any rain spilling off the front ends up in my lap.

 

[babybart]

Wet pants as well as my twig and giggle berries would just piss me off to no end!

 

[mga]

Don’t store your Fiskars x27 outside with the handle pointing up. I went to split a block of locust and as I raised the axe over my head, a pint of ice and water ran down the back of my neck.
The hollow handle was full of rain water and it had frozen. That’s how my Saturday started.

wakes you up better than coffee!!

 

[motorhead99999]

Are these fiskars mauls really that good? Seems like everyone on here talks about them. This is the only maul I own. Which is why I built a a splitter lol

 

[alleyyooper]

I fell for that great fiskers hype too. Spent the money for one brought it home to split some big Ash rounds I needed to make smaller to lift in to the trailer.

Stupid thing would just bounce off the Ash rounds and it didn't come with lazer guidence as some ould have you believe. Just as hard to hit the same spot with it as with any other maul.

Returned it the next day, then a few weeks later I had the privlage to use a Husky splitting axe. By far a lot better than any hollow handle p iss on you fiskers.

Price has went up a good bit but it gets a 5 star review rateing.

Al

 

[SS396driver]

Are these fiskars mauls really that good? Seems like everyone on here talks about them. This is the only maul I own. Which is why I built a a splitter lol View attachment 798628

Yes . I have a 28 inch 17 and the small hatchet. My bil used it while we were in the woods he had forgotten his maul. He ordered one the next day

Never had the problem of it bouncing off ash or other woods. It didnt do great on the hickory or sycamore but my splitter had a bit of a struggle with then too

 

[svk]

Fiskars are awesome. Splitting effectiveness is a function of speed. If you swing it slow you won’t like it. If you develop the proper technique you’ll love it.

 

[dancan]

I fell for that great fiskers hype too. Spent the money for one brought it home to split some big Ash rounds I needed to make smaller to lift in to the trailer.

Stupid thing would just bounce off the Ash rounds and it didn't come with lazer guidence as some ould have you believe. Just as hard to hit the same spot with it as with any other maul.

Returned it the next day, then a few weeks later I had the privlage to use a Husky splitting axe. By far a lot better than any hollow handle p iss on you fiskers.

Price has went up a good bit but it gets a 5 star review rateing.

Al

I have one of them , buyers remorse on that .

 

[babybart]

Fiskars are awesome. Splitting effectiveness is a function of speed. If you swing it slow you won’t like it. If you develop the proper technique you’ll love it.

I drank the Kool-aid, x27 has a learning curve for sure. I am 6'2, 230 and have always relied on bulk to swing a heavy maul. The Fiskars needs speed, but once you get it... woo. Even got an old tire to put a round in so I did not have to chase the split. Was not expecting to split in one swing once I got it, more familiar with the 3-4 swings from a maul for one split. Is way easier on my bad shoulder also, but the hydraulic is way better.

 

[MechanicMatt]

Fiskars for the win here as well. Split many years with mine before I got the hydro. That handle full of water..... yeah been there done that. I have a few Fiskars and love them all. Shoot was thinking of finding a kitchen knife set for the wife! Shoot, I even have their garden shears. Love their products

 

[jimdeere]

I probably wouldn’t have bought one but was in Walmart one day and someone had returned one. It didn’t have the protective cover over the edge but someone had taped a piece of cardboard on it. It was marked Clearance $25.
It’s not the be all and end all of splitting tools but if I lost mine I would pay regular price to replace it.

 

[MechanicMatt]

It’s no hydro splitter, but I feel it light years ahead of the old monster maul. Like comparing a flintlock to a M1 Garand. It’s not a BAR, but it sure beats the hell outta old Brown Bess

 

[stihlguy]

Love my Fiskar, so much it is kept in the garage. Sounds like abuse leaving it outside!!!

 

[SS396driver]

Love my Fiskar, so much it is kept in the garage. Sounds like abuse leaving it outside!!!

Mine stays in my truck along with my falling hatchet. Wouldn't want to forget either

 

[HadleyPA]

Wife bought me one for Xmas after I commented how impressed I was after using a buddies. Neighbor who used to come up and use my log splitter tried it one day and bought himself one the very next day. He hasn't been up to use the log splitter since he got his. I think that speaks for itself. And yes he's still splitting he can just do it all with the fiskars now.