I do not mind a hand tool forum, but not for the purpose to give axes and mauls a "home". If axes and mauls are "drowning" in this hydraulic log splitter/OWB forum now, they will totally become anonymous , in a hand tools forum. I think our log splitter forum is pretty OK now.
I there is a need for change, I would rather suggest splitting up our log splitter forum in sub forums, the current "log splitter" root can stay like we have now, for general discussions. And more specific areas, that draw a lot of its own attention, can get a sub-forum.
Our entire ArboristSiteForum is a organized "flat" (all different forums are on the same level), and could make navigation little easier with 1 or max 2 other sub forum levels. Most members stick to only a few of the many forums here, and there can be a pull down menu on each forum, for short cuts to other sub-level forums.
I can also see a third level, benefit advertisers too, being able to expose their products to a more specific target group....