Choosing an axe!

[Steve Bullman]

Ochsenkopf Rotband Plus Splitting Axe | Clark Forest : Forestry Tools

[surveyor]

I have the Fiskars splitting maul and love it, well balanced and a nice long handle that allows a decent swing. The handle is warrantied for life, and it has been very tough and durable. I have three other mauls, including an all steel monster maul.

[growforest]

X27 - year old - 40-odd loads - pretty good

Stihl splitting axe - nine years old - loads of loads - same handle, but of gaffa tape where I missed - excellent

[mendiplogs]

Ochsenkopf Rotband Plus Splitting Axe | Clark Forest : Forestry Tools

 

HI STEVE thanks for HEADS UP CLACKS ONE GETTING A OCHSENKOPF 635H looks very seen on the tube thanks jon

[Steve Bullman]

Well I've never used it john, not even held one...but I'm a fan of the brand so it's one id consider if looking to spend that kind of money

[Mull]

I think when your splitting rings the axe is only part of the equation, the most expensive axe buried into a knot at the wrong angle won't split the log, also a splitting block that's not solid and on a solid foundation will hinder the job, obvious stuff I know but it all helps.

And of course if axe head gets buried, lift axe and log and bring down backwards, 9/10 log will either split or fall off!

[mendiplogs]

I think when your splitting rings the axe is only part of the equation, the most expensive axe buried into a knot at the wrong angle won't split the log, also a splitting block that's not solid and on a solid foundation will hinder the job, obvious stuff I know but it all helps.

And of course if axe head gets buried, lift axe and log and bring down backwards, 9/10 log will either split or fall off!

 

HI MULL YES thats all part of it mull mate thanks reading how to split the timber thanks jon

[Peasgood]

HI MULL YES thats all part of it mull mate thanks reading how to split the timber thanks jon

I think that is true of tractor splitters too.

I can work my Oxdale all day without getting stuck, stepson jams it first go. I have used an axe a lot over the years, he hasn't.

[Mull]

HI MULL YES thats all part of it mull mate thanks reading how to split the timber thanks jon

 

 

I've been told that you should split bottom of the ring up! If you know what I mean?

[BobG]

I use a Husky sledge

 

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