Axes and associated items

[Squareground3691]

So after felling for two days with @Woodslasher my 3lb is too light for anything but…light stuff and the poll is annoyingly small.

I like my 5lb faller’s axe but I I want more handle. I noticed it splits pretty good too so thinking maybe a council 5lb 36” splitting axe. Thoughts? Thanks!

You’re looking for a wedge banger length ?

 

[davidwyby]

You’re looking for a wedge banger length ?

No, I have one 28” for packin’. I want one longer for harder hits, maybe less vibes? - and for splitting.

 

[Squareground3691]

No, I have one 28” for packin’. I want one longer for harder hits, maybe les vibes? - and for splitting.

Gotcha, yea I like 36” but I’m tall so that length suits me good , I have a number of 36” in different head configurations, Jersey patterns are some of my favorite for splitting.

 

[Squareground3691]

Here’s a 7lb Collins I hafted on a 36” , works well on stubborn stuff .

 

[Gullet]

Here’s a 7lb Collins I hafted on a 36” , works well on stubborn stuff . View attachment 365674View attachment 365675

Ahhh...
To be young again!
About 30 minutes swinging that bad boy I'd prolly be in a ER bed in traction! Lol

 

[Squareground3691]

Ahhh...
To be young again!
About 30 minutes swinging that bad boy I'd prolly be in a ER bed in traction! Lol

I’m no youngster either, but sometimes ya gotta show the wood who’s boss Lol

 

[Gullet]

I’m no youngster either, but sometimes ya gotta show the wood who’s boss Lol

Sounds like a good bar pickup line!

 

[Squareground3691]

Sounds like a good bar pickup line!

Watch out for those Cougars lol

 

[whitesnake]

Some of those cougars will def show the wood who’s boss!!

 

[Wilhelm]

40" on a 1.8kg ax head KILLS rounds and is so effortless to swing hundreds of times!
Try it, if You don't like it cut off however much feels too long.

I ONCE had my Dragon Slayer on a 32" handle and I freaking hated it.
40+" or no handle at all!!!

 

[Wilhelm]

Lightweight and lethal!!!

 

[Wilhelm]

P.S.:
That's metric, about 42.5" and loving it.
Locust.

 

[Gullet]

40" on a 1.8kg ax head KILLS rounds and is so effortless to swing hundreds of times!
Try it, if You don't like it cut off however much feels too long.

I ONCE had my Dragon Slayer on a 32" handle and I freaking hated it.
40+" or no handle at all!!!

Good luck finding a 40" handle in the US.
A wise man would prolly build some hewing axes & gather some other tools (draw knife, ect...) to make his own handles.
Would be set up for life then.

 

[Squareground3691]

Good luck finding a 40" handle in the US.
A wise man would prolly build some hewing axes & gather some other tools (draw knife, ect...) to make his own handles.
Would be set up for life then.

I know Whiskey River we’re selling 38” handles for a short while.

 

[pbillyi69]

gas powered splitter the easiest way of all...

 

[Gullet]

I know Whiskey River we’re selling 38” handles for a short while.

I looked into buying some blanks recently @ Beavertooth & they are 55+ days out for new orders.
I've gotten to where I only buy a handle if I can examine it in person (in hand).
If I find a good handle, I buy it THEN look for a head for it.
That's how bad the handles are now a days (used the be the other way around).

 

[Squareground3691]

I looked into buying some blanks recently @ Beavertooth & they are 55+ days out for new orders.
I've gotten to where I only buy a handle if I can examine it in person (in hand).
If I find a good handle, I buy it THEN look for a head for it.
That's how bad the handles are now a days (used the be the other way around).

Ever use Killinger handles, there very good never been disappointed,

 

[Gullet]

Ever use Killinger handles, there very good never been disappointed,

I'll have to check em out thanks.

I want to learn the art of making them also.
Hickory is extremely plentiful here (Ash also).
Wouldn't take up much space to mill enough for a lifetime of axe handles.

 

[Squareground3691]

I'll have to check em out thanks.

I want to learn the art of making them also.
Hickory is extremely plentiful here (Ash also).
Wouldn't take up much space to mill enough for a lifetime of axe handles.

Need to try Red Elm been on my radar.

 

[Wilhelm]

Good luck finding a 40" handle in the US.
A wise man would prolly build some hewing axes & gather some other tools (draw knife, ect...) to make his own handles.
Would be set up for life then.

My ax handles aren't commercial, they are custom made!
Commercial handles in my area do not go over 32".

The one I busted prior to the current locust one was oak, did very well.
I wanna make a Cornelian Cherry handle, old folk claims they are indestructible.