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Council Tool's FE8 and Ol' No.7 Maul

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by KSPlainsman, Oct 17, 2024.

  1. KSPlainsman

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    Just got these in this morning. Figured I'd share a few pictures and profile comparisons.

    First is FE8 and Ol' No.7.
    Second is FE6 and FE8.
    Third is Fiskars 8 lb, Ol' No.7, and Council Tool 8 lb maul.
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  2. Woodpusherpro

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    Have you tried them all yet?
     
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    I like the looks of that 7lb maul! I may have to get one of these as well. I like council tools quite well
     
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    I ordered one on Tuesday.
    The profile looks like is going to be a new favorite of mine.
     
  5. KSPlainsman

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    Sorry about the absence. I have not tried them yet. I'm going to scrape the handles and put BLO on them this weekend. So, next week I'll give them a run.
     
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    I do too. I have several of their axes, mauls and pickeroons.
     
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    Do I want the Jersey or Detroit for a felling axe and why?
     
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    You're asking the wrong guy that question. I know nothing about axes compared to a lot of folks on here.

    Mine are used for splitting firewood, camping, a little bushcraft and things like that. I don't even use axes to pound wedges.

    Ask that question in a new thread and I bet you'll get tons of insight.
     
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    I would suggest an MS400 instead! :whistle:
     
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    amazing how many different versions of axes and mauls there are !! the last time I used a maul was a "Monster Maul " when I was a teenager sold enough firewood and bought a splitter I still have it I use it to hold the office door open on a windy day . I have a lot of respect for you guys and gals who split by hand but just seeing them makes my beat up shoulders hurt :yes: JB
     
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