Axes and associated items

[CLEARCUT]

Is that a Silvey Jack or Borntrager.

It’s not a Silvey to the best of our knowledge. There has never been a back plate on it, and it pumps on the up stroke and down stroke. Small rams too. So, we are not exactly sure who made it, as there are basically no names or numbers on it, and we got it from a guy who got it from another. It lifts really well.

 

[jmester]

I have always talked about buying a tree jack. A little hard to justify as I would probably only jack a few trees in my career. Thanks for sharing the pic

 

[CLEARCUT]

I have always talked about buying a tree jack. A little hard to justify as I would probably only jack a few trees in my career. Thanks for sharing the pic

No problem. We use them for occasional trees, or certain units with big timber. But on a day to day basis, generally wedges do what we need.

 

[Skeans1]

View attachment 233132 View attachment 233133 View attachment 233134My favorite way to lift a tree, lol.

Don’t like the big yellow or green version of a wedge?


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[Skeans1]

Fiskars makes some nice logging axes.

Fiskars work great till you really have to pound on something then watch out the head will come back after you.


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[Basher]

I have a 3lb Husqvarna axe that I’ve done hours of carving work with. It’s not a fallers axe but the steel is excellent. The grind was too fat from the store, but now it’s shaving sharp.

My Dad set me up with a 30” Kelly stamped CCC that I do real chopping with. May be the first and last axe I’ll ever own.

I usually drive wedges with a 3lb sledge painted hot pink (Pinkster). Turns out there is very little in the woods that is neon pink. My smallest wedges are the same color. When you touch one with the chain neon confetti goes everywhere.

There is one color that is not found in nature or at least very seldom, bright blue is our choice for all woods gear, it shows up great on any forest floor deleterious we have here. All shades of red,pink, fluorescent orange get lost in hardwood leaf clutter.

 

[AuerX]

Fiskars work great till you really have to pound on something then watch out the head will come back after you.


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Everything has it's limits.

 

[zero_sum]

I have a couple 5lb rafters (1 long handle & 1 short) that I usually use but my buddy just gave me a 6lb Elwell that'll really lift if need be.

 

[Skeans1]

Everything has it's limits.

It’s never a welcoming ordeal when you have one snap when trying to wedge a large second growth off a line or a RMZ.


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[CLEARCUT]

Don’t like the big yellow or green version of a wedge?


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A shovel? That or a stroke delimber is quite nice when by the road.

 

[beaglebriar]

Anybody like the Husqvarna axes?

I have this one, so far I really like it. Has enough heft for driving wedges but much easier to drag around the woods than my old splitting maul. Hammer side has a nice wide flat face. Also splits firewood pretty decent.

 

[CLEARCUT]

I have this one, so far I really like it. Has enough heft for driving wedges but much easier to drag around the woods than my old splitting maul. Hammer side has a nice wide flat face. Also splits firewood pretty decent.

I’ve thought about getting that one, just haven’t yet. How’s the handle for shock and vibration when driving wedges?

 

[Ron660]

I like the quality of steel in these.

 

[Ronaldo]

I’ve thought about getting that one, just haven’t yet. How’s the handle for shock and vibration when driving wedges?

My brother has one and it splits well with no more shock or vibration than a Fiskars. I haven't used it on wedges but it has a nice striking surface for them.

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[davidwyby]

Couple years ago I saw a estwing splitting hatchet in a mountain hardware store in cloudcroft NM. Seemed like kind of a a cool idea. Recently I was camping and wished I had one as well as my little dewalt chainsaw to make use of the small dead and down wood without pissing everyone in the campground off…figured that heavy splitting hatchet could double as a wedge banger to ride on the belt…but I wanted a handle longer than 14”, so I searched around and found this:
my only hangup is @chiselbit ’s point about a big head on the ‘banger so as not to tear up the wedges.


3lb 20” handle.

 

[RI Chevy]

I've used the Stihl version of this. Makes an excellent wedge banga! No damage to plastic wedges. It works well.

 

[chiselbit]

Hey David, that would probably be just fine but at 3 pounds it would be more of a “wedge spanker” haha
I like a good 5 pounder if you get into any sizable wood. But then again I’ve used limbs, rocks,or whatever was handy when I’ve broken handles. So personal preference,,,

 

[Cat 525]

View attachment 339370 Couple years ago I saw a estwing splitting hatchet in a mountain hardware store in cloudcroft NM. Seemed like kind of a a cool idea. Recently I was camping and wished I had one as well as my little dewalt chainsaw to make use of the small dead and down wood without pissing everyone in the campground off…figured that heavy splitting hatchet could double as a wedge banger to ride on the belt…but I wanted a handle longer than 14”, so I searched around and found this:
my only hangup is @chiselbit ’s point about a big head on the ‘banger so as not to tear up the wedges.


3lb 20” handle.

Fiskars makes a real good one also!

 

[davidwyby]

Hey David, that would probably be just fine but at 3 pounds it would be more of a “wedge spanker” haha
I like a good 5 pounder if you get into any sizable wood. But then again I’ve used limbs, rocks,or whatever was handy when I’ve broken handles. So personal preference,,,

Yeah I’m usually just doin smaller stuff…if or when I get to them big eucs I will have the sledge out…or be pulling with the truck.

 

[davidwyby]

Today I used a sledge until I had to sit down for a few minutes…but I won. Gnarr leaner dumped 90° to its lean. Need to get a good banger….and get or make some aluminum wedges with anti pop out spikes.