Recent content by eric4

That axe is officially dangerous on both ends

Yeah I thought the flat cheeks would grab, but instead they seem to pop the wood right apart! I like to split my logs as they lie, in a pile. Lots of swinging at pieces that are on their side. This profile really works well for that purpose.

This has been my favorite splitter for the last few months. She busted up about 7 cords of oak before my handle gave out, cracking at the midpoint of the handle. A bit of a bummer, because I really liked the Amish made handle, purchased on Etsy. Next hang I'm going to try tdhandle.com I'm not...

Rad! When the saw arrives, I'll measure up the piston and post the specs here. Thanks for your help!

Howdy y'all! Anyone know where I can get a Solo 656 Piston? Seems like a near-impossible endeavor here in the states, but perhaps someone has a source?

Any 543xp owners out there? I'm trying to get a measurement on a clutch drum, and needle bearing. Recently, I picked up a Redmax GZ4500 which seems to be the model before these 543's. My saw is missing a clutch drum and bearing, and the replacement option is only showing a spur-style drum. Plus...

UNI BF-6 was the sheet I used. Shindaiwa's part number for the foam piece is A226001230, but the quality doesn't look as good as UNI in the pics. I just measured it to fit the rectangular opening underneath the mesh filter. Poked two holes for the carb bolts, and it fit right in there. This...

I've got a 757 with each style filter. Something to consider, if yours doesn't have the foam inner filter underneath the wire mesh (low top)... I've got a UNI dual foam oilable filter tucked under the metal pre-filter that seems to collect the fines well. Personally, I prefer the sleek look and...

A couple more hangs from this week. Keesteel 3.5lb mini-tassie on a 32" octagonized house handle, and an elwell 4.5lb tasmanian

Wondering if anyone has a Dolmar 7900 cylinder, with side mount decomp. New or used, with or without piston. thanks!

I was able to find pics of a Wetterlings tasmanian, and the blue on my axe has a greener hue, but not as green as my Gransfors tasmanian. The pattern geometry also doesn't seem to match a wetterlings or gransfors My best guess is Hults Bruk or Sater Banko if I'm going purely off paint color...

Today's fresh hang - A five pounder tasmanian on a 32" fawns foot. Flat grind with a microbevel. Unsure of the maker, so if anyone has an idea, I'm all ears! It's a beauty though

Thanks!! Stay tuned, I've got a few more tassies ready for a hangin'

Here's my hang of the day - Keesteel 2kg Tasmanian on a hard curve hickory. I boiled the head in black tea for an hour, to convert the red rust into a hardened black coating, which has a great look. The handle was darkened with a few coats of vinegar/steel wool to oxidize the wood. After...

My most recent hang - Some sort of 1800's lookin' Woodsman Axe, which some call a 'Pancake Axe' 5lb head, and a nice wedge shape, with convexed cheeks. It'll make for a nice splitter I reckon! If anyone knows of this pattern or era, I'd love to hear more.