After doing a seach on the site I have a few questions about the Fiskars iso core maul. I’m currently using the Fiskars X27 splitting axe and wedges with a 8lb. sledge for the really large pieces. Of course, a chainsaw for noodling the really knarly pieces So is the ISO Core 8lb really that much better than what I’m currently using. Also is there any real difference in the shock from the ISO handle compared to a wooden or fiberglass handle. Do I keep the money used to buy the new ISO Core or keep it for something better?
Definitely worth it, had a fiberglass one for a while, kept getting small slivers from the handle, with the isocore nothing
I use to just use old hand me down splitting muals, kept braking handles and they didn't split well but I am cheap and 50 some bucks for a mual just seemed way to expensive, then one year I replaced my mual handle and broke it again in less then a month I broke down and got the iso core, it was a night and day difference. I love the isocore, I hand split everything, 10+ cord a year. The one I have has split over 30cord and still going strong. Highly recommend, well worth the money.
I split a couple cords with my 8lb maul …its great you got to get one so much better than using the wedges im my opinion
I got the splitting maul from channellock and it's been better than the old style mauls, I'd like to try this isocore, I'll bet adding more weight would make it split better. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
I had the BASH maul and hated it, head loosened up after a few weeks, my dad liked it so I gave it to him Channel lock usually makes good stuff, be curious about it
I have the splitting axe (aka, x27) and IsoCore. There is definitely stuff I can’t get through with the splitting axe that the IsoCore can. At $50 for a quality tool and life time warranty… that’s a heck of a deal in my book. I’d pay double that and be happy!
I also have the x-27 and the Isocore and am impressed with both. I needed to split some large, fibrous butt rounds of Doug Fir that were beyond the x-27. I bought a Husky 8lb maul and immediately returned it. Got the Isocore and it performed much better. Still noodle some and occasionally sledge and wedge but on any stuff below that the x-27 and Isocore have you covered! I would definitely buy it!
It depends on what size you are as well. I am 6' 285 and I can't swing the isocore. I also absolutely *hate* the feel of the isocore compared to the x27. I can control the x27 and make accurate strikes and I can whip it as hard as I want to (which is not often). If you're 5'8" and 160 soaking wet I think the isocore is not for you. Since you already have a wedge, I'd save your money for something else. Do you have a hookaroon? I use a 30" logrite and like it a lot. I use the wedge and the isocore sledge. The sledge has the same handle as the isocore maul but as a *sledge* it is comfortable and absorbs the shock. With a maul I want to feel that crisp feeling. For the guy who said he was getting slivers of fiberglass, I'd ask for a replacement from Fiskars. I just got a replacement pole saw from them. I also use hockey tape on the handle. I like the shape of the x27 handle but I don't like how slippery it is. Plus I wear goat leather gloves when I use the maul.
I used to use wedges and sledge ever since i got isocore never again… the 8lb iscocore maul will pop oak rounds apart no problem ive done up to 24 in in diameter one whack its great for presplitting then u come back with your splittin axe give ur arms a break…i have split poplar, cherry oak black walnut tons of ash never got it stuck once…if you set up a bunch of rounds standing up next to each other her you can jus start poppin em apart like a mad man (fun times) i recommend go to tsc or home depo get one if you dislike the feel of it or find it too heavy return it and get your money back..
I've posted elsewhere on here, and I appear to be the odd man out- but my experience with the Isocore was it lasted me less than 1 season. I opted not to bother with the warranty and get it replaced because I was annoyed that it failed on me so soon. The head cracked down the side where it is hafted. You'll probably have a good experience with the Iso based on how many people love it, but I went with a Collins 8 pound maul and I've been happier with it. I must have gotten a bad one.
I do the same thing with my rounds when I'm chopping. Set them all next to each other so nothing can fall over and just go to work chopping. You can make it all into toothpicks without even bending over.
