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Slide Sledge?

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by Machria, Apr 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM.

  1. Machria

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    It looks like it would make the process very slow.
     
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    Maybe, but for folks that have a hard time swinging a heavy sledge… (Aint getting any younger!) I think makes a good alternative. I have a, Ariens 22 ton splitter, but this would come in handy for a quick split….
     
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    Are there not already like 20 versions of that concept out there already ??
     
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    Tried a slide hammer maul in the early 90s. Concept is plausible, but I'm going to tell you that that wedge can get stuck far down in the round and you will have much fun dislodging it. With the right specie and short length probably doable.
     
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    Might build up your arms!
     
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    Ive never tried anything like that, but have seen similar ones/same principle used to split wood.

    I use mostly the hydro to split, but will use the Isocore maul to section up big rounds for ease of handling. If not I'll use the saw to noodle them into chunks.
     
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