nwoods
Expedition Leader
Boy I don't know about that one. I had to clear a sizable pine tree from a trail a while back, and I was totally spent after whacking away at that thing for an hour or three
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An Axe - Seriously?
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Boy I don't know about that one. I had to clear a sizable pine tree from a trail a while back, and I was totally spent after whacking away at that thing for an hour or three
Yuman Desert Rat
Expedition Leader
If you have to whack it for more than 4 hours; call a doctor.
nwoods
Expedition Leader
yeah, I walked right into that one didn't I? LOL
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Ha ha.... yes.
Seriously? What if you're on the trail and your girlfriend won't STHU?
TechMOGogy
Observer
I have this http://www.forresttoolco.com/the_max.html
Gives you an ax plus a shovel, pick, hoe, etc
Mine are the military version
Clearly he was making the spoon to stir his coffee
No one has mentioned my favorite video on care and feeding of an axe, so here you go. It's a bit lengthy, but good work takes time.
Anywho, thanks for the fun read!
Awesome. Thanks for the link to the video.
teotwaki
Excelsior!
We're sending a hatchet man after you, wise guy :sport_box
AFBronco235
Crew Chief
Sorry to resurrect this debated thread, but I've got an ax to grind. (Couldn't help myself)
Actually, I just picked up a 28" Fiskars chopping ax, (as opposed to the splitting ax, yes, there is a difference for those ignorant of ax model and design). It was on sale at the local farm store. I was wondering how everyone else likes the brand. The only concern I'm having is how the head mounts to the shaft. I keep thinking one good ********** on the side of the fiberglass around the head and it will come apart. Am I being overly worried?
As for the debate, I'm with carrying an ax and a small pocket saw. There are times when an ax is needed and times when a saw is needed. A saw doesn't do so well with clearing roots and an ax can't cut in tight places.
Actually, I just picked up a 28" Fiskars chopping ax, (as opposed to the splitting ax, yes, there is a difference for those ignorant of ax model and design). It was on sale at the local farm store. I was wondering how everyone else likes the brand. The only concern I'm having is how the head mounts to the shaft. I keep thinking one good ********** on the side of the fiberglass around the head and it will come apart. Am I being overly worried?
As for the debate, I'm with carrying an ax and a small pocket saw. There are times when an ax is needed and times when a saw is needed. A saw doesn't do so well with clearing roots and an ax can't cut in tight places.
BigSwede
The Credible Hulk
Fiskars says it won't break. Ad copy: "◾Inseparable PermaHead™ insert-molded head will not loosen and prevents overstrike breakage"
I have a Fiskars X25 splitting ax that we used last fall to chop a frozen oak tree that was on the trail. While there may have been some issues with our technique, there were certainly none with the axe.
I have a Fiskars X25 splitting ax that we used last fall to chop a frozen oak tree that was on the trail. While there may have been some issues with our technique, there were certainly none with the axe.
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AFBronco235
Crew Chief
I saw that on the website, but I'm always cautious. I've only ever known of one company that truly offers to replace a broken product for any reason, weather its a factory defect or not and its not Fiskars. They're "Lifetime Warranty" is limited to factory defects. It offers nothing specific on if the head will separate or not under "abused" conditions. I also saw nothing on the website about using the ax as a striking tool and weather or not that is covered under "regular use" or "abuse".