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Finally got me a hookaroon!

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by Old Nate, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. Old Nate

    Old Nate

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    After at least a year of procrastination. I finally went out and got the Hookaroon I wanted. Looking forward to testing it out this weekend.

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  2. MikeInMa

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    I've had one for almost a year. It gives the extra length to unload a pickup.

    Enjoy!
     
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    Nice looking too. Congrats on your new firewood tool.
     
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    You will like that. Nice hookaroon.
     
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  5. Old Nate

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    Yeah, it seemed like a little more than the fiskars and a little less than some, like the Council…
     
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    Very nice tool, Im sure. You'll find it extremely handy.
     
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    Handy tool i use mostly for unloading the PU. Fashioned mine from a broken Fiskars X27 handle. IMG_4259.JPG I had considered getting a "normal" one.
     
  8. T.Jeff Veal

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    I was gifted a Council hookaroon by a Secret Santa from FHC the first year I signed up. Never had used one before. I use it more than the cant hook most of the time.
     
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    Nice tool and handy as well.
    I am willing to bet you will ask yourself " How did I ever get by without it " ?
     
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    And he keeps it wrapped in the cardboard when not using it :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
  11. Paul bunion

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    I got a Council from SS also.

    The curve on the hook of it works great for catching and dragging brush.
     
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    Looks like a good one! You will reach a point where you will not want to handle firewood or rounds at all unless you have your pickaroon handy!
     
  13. Old Nate

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    Ok. Yeah, I can’t believe I have gone this long without using one! Just makes the work so much more manageable. Wow! Everyone that has ever touched firewood should own one of these!
     
  14. MikeInMa

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    Same feeling after using one of these. Screenshot_20201114-151546_Chrome.jpg
     
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    I’m intrigued by that.
     
  16. MikeInMa

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    I've had one for a few years. Wished I had one 30yrs ago. I now have two.

    They extend your reach and keep your hands/gloves dry with wet, cold snowy wood.
     
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    Totally agree, I dont gather wood without my log tongs!!!!
     
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    Yes sir , the tongs are another winner when it comes to making things easier. Getting older so I need all the help I can get.
     
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    If you get tongs, make sure to get 2. I have just 1 and picked up some heavier rounds, pulled muscle in my back twice, like that.
     
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  20. MikeInMa

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    I agree.

    However, when I had just one, I'd counter balance with something hanging on the picaroon.