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Finally got me a hookaroon!

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

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  1. buzz-saw

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    Log Ox = not so good : at least for me. Some might like their stuff but I found it clumsy and heavy.

    Husky tongs = excellent for me.

    Log Rite for a cant hook or pickaroon NOT Log Ox.

    Just my 2 cent review.
     
    buzz-saw, Sep 30, 2022
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    Those Husky log tongs really work well!
     
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    Buy a "pair" (2) of Husqvarna 12" log tongs.
    (You'll thank me later):handshake:
     
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    I use the tools to save not only my back . Even more to save my hands. Tore up hands gets old and tiring after 5+ decades of tore up hands. !
     
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    I can attest to the efficiency of the hookaroon in putting strategic drain holes in the bed of the pickup.
     
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    :doh:
     
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    Try not to swing So hard !!
    If the point is to blunt to stick easily, spend some time with a file.
    You should be able to Set it with just a flick of the wrist !
     
    Cold Trigger Finger, Sep 30, 2022
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    They are definitely sharp! My helper gets a bit aggressive at times and the dry logs can be a bit tough to get out.
     
    Screwloose, Oct 1, 2022
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    Not to bring it off topic but that's a nice one to try. At least I'd be using that for a zombie fighter.:wacky:although I'd like the spike to be double that size perhaps.
     
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    I can only imagine that would be a great tool. Saves wear on your gloves as well.
     
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    I'm 6'4" and the fiskars hookaroon works well for me. I like that it's light, it sticks in logs pretty well. Really dense dry wood like locust you might need to take a second whack to get it to stick in. What I find is that you have to let off a bit so it doesn't get stuck too far in. Otherwise it takes a little more time to get the pick out of the wood.
     
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    Yeah, that could definitely happen. I will use it on the trailer, but not my nice truck.
     
    Horkn, Oct 14, 2022
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    Have you got a picture of your tool belt set up?
     
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