Axes and associated items

[Hinerman]

where can I buy stihl Timbersport axe or similar which use which is used in competitions?

https://vermontracingaxes.com/

 

[Squareground3691]

The Aussie’s , are know for a great competition axe , https://engineeredforaxemen.com.au/collections/racing-axes

 

[Racer]

Thanks guys, this it

 

[davidwyby]

East coast lumberjack

 

[HumBurner]

I found the Fiskars 8lb iso-core maul for a reasonable price locally and had to take a gamble on it.

HOLY HELL I wish I had known of and purchased this sooner!!!

While the X27 is still the main weapon, the iso-core maul was busting stuff up in 1-2 strikes that the axe wouldn't budge in 4-6 swings. On my trial run, switching back and forth, in large, knotty but relatively fresh tan oak that had been sitting for several weeks bucked-up, I found the hardest part was not letting the maul sink all the way to the bottom into the dirt. The shape of the handle is different, and it changes how my hands wanted to work it from release to post-impact. In time, I'll adjust.

I'm very impressed with this tool.

Photo was mid-day of a 5-6 hour splitting day. The other two trunks had been split (mostly) prior

This was a couple weeks before:

 

[KS Plainsman]

I found the Fiskars 8lb iso-core maul for a reasonable price locally and had to take a gamble on it.

HOLY HELL I wish I had known of and purchased this sooner!!!

While the X27 is still the main weapon, the iso-core maul was busting stuff up in 1-2 strikes that the axe wouldn't budge in 4-6 swings. On my trial run, switching back and forth, in large, knotty but relatively fresh tan oak that had been sitting for several weeks bucked-up, I found the hardest part was not letting the maul sink all the way to the bottom into the dirt. The shape of the handle is different, and it changes how my hands wanted to work it from release to post-impact. In time, I'll adjust.

I'm very impressed with this tool.

Photo was mid-day of a 5-6 hour splitting day. The other two trunks had been split (mostly) priorView attachment 446265

This was a couple weeks before:
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A lot of folks have broken both the X27 and the maul, but I've been beating on mine for a few years and they're still holding up. I did break a Fiskars hookaroon though.

 

[davidwyby]

Isocore was what finally started getting me somewhere in Euc. My iso handle is about done

 

[two4spooky]

I found the Fiskars 8lb iso-core maul for a reasonable price locally and had to take a gamble on it.

HOLY HELL I wish I had known of and purchased this sooner!!!

While the X27 is still the main weapon, the iso-core maul was busting stuff up in 1-2 strikes that the axe wouldn't budge in 4-6 swings. On my trial run, switching back and forth, in large, knotty but relatively fresh tan oak that had been sitting for several weeks bucked-up, I found the hardest part was not letting the maul sink all the way to the bottom into the dirt. The shape of the handle is different, and it changes how my hands wanted to work it from release to post-impact. In time, I'll adjust.

I'm very impressed with this tool.

Photo was mid-day of a 5-6 hour splitting day. The other two trunks had been split (mostly) priorView attachment 446265

This was a couple weeks before:
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The 8lbs Fiskers splitting maul is a monster. My experience mirrors your. X27(my second one) is awesome but in the nasty stuff the 8 pound maul is it. It rocks. Next level performance.

 

[ammoaddict]

I was looking at Council tools 7 maul and saw they come in axe eye and sledge eye. What are the pros and cons of each? Which would you prefer and why?

 

[SimonHS]

I was looking at Council tools 7 maul and saw they come in axe eye and sledge eye. What are the pros and cons of each? Which would you prefer and why?

Would the sledge eye tolerate use as a hammer/wedge banger better? Looking at them, neither seems thin or weak around the eye.

The sledge eye should be a bit easier to re-haft in future.

Without handling them it is hard to know how they balance, but the sledge eye looks to have a lot of mass behind the handle.

 

[Chainmale]

Would the sledge eye tolerate use as a hammer/wedge banger better? Looking at them, neither seems thin or weak around the eye.

The sledge eye should be a bit easier to re-haft in future.

Without handling them it is hard to know how they balance, but the sledge eye looks to have a lot of mass behind the handle.

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It's cool that they have the option. Maybe the sledge option would be better if using the poll to whack stuff?

 

[ammoaddict]

Would the sledge eye tolerate use as a hammer/wedge banger better? Looking at them, neither seems thin or weak around the eye.

The sledge eye should be a bit easier to re-haft in future.

Without handling them it is hard to know how they balance, but the sledge eye looks to have a lot of mass behind the handle.

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Thanks for posting pics, I didn’t think about doing that. It seems they have discontinued their 6 and 8 lb maul and just make the 7. Like you, I would need to handle both to decide. I'm hoping someone has experience with these.

 

[davidwyby]

I was looking at Council tools 7 maul and saw they come in axe eye and sledge eye. What are the pros and cons of each? Which would you prefer and why?

Axe eye. Can’t remember my reasons. It’s a good maul. Had to sharpen for eucalyptus

 

[davidwyby]

Picked this up for $5

Nice high centerline.

 

[davidwyby]

 

[Sloughfoot]

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Got that same red 6 lb Weco.

 

[davidwyby]

Got that same red 6 lb Weco.

I need to hang it. I think it’s going to be the best one in its weight class.

The council is an 8 lb basically a novelty. Gets stuck splitting according to the internets and too heavy to carry falling, haha. I bet it will sink some wedges though!

 

[Sloughfoot]

I need to hang it. I think it’s going to be the best one in its weight class.

The council is an 8 lb basically a novelty. Gets stuck splitting according to the internets and too heavy to carry falling, haha. I bet it will sink some wedges though!

Those Wecos are pretty hard. Misplaced my sledge so I've been using mine to bang wedges and bust concrete. Hasn't left a mark.

 

[ammoaddict]

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Is that the FE6?

 

[Sloughfoot]

I need to hang it. I think it’s going to be the best one in its weight class.

It takes a handle that isn't on the shelf around here. Took me two tries.