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Hookaroon

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by 94BULLITT, Dec 17, 2015.

  1. Paul bunion

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    My pickaroon definitely gets used but I prefer pulp hooks for moving splits and picking up rounds that can be picked up.
     
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    I like the shape of this hookeroon better then the round pointed ones. I made one that was round but I have some 3/8ths steel left over from a project I did on my tractor and I think I might try and make
    a shape more like the one you show there. I think I can also add more weight to the head which might make it stick a little easier.
     
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    The ones I made from conduit, I put a section of steel water pipe about a foot long inside of that for extra weight in the end
     
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    I have a few logrite tools, the peavey and the hookaroon. I am rough on them, and they have had no issues. Go out to a few stores and see what feels good in your hands before you pull the plug.
     
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    My sappies came Thursday. So far I have used them both a little and I am happy with them both. The Forester feels great, especially for $22. The ochsenkopf is nice for getting rounds off the pile "stacking" them by the splitter.

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    One reason I choose the ochsenkopf was because of the way they attach the head. The not only use a wedge but they use tapered collars which have a clamping force 360*. I also liked that it had a hickory handle.

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    Fiskars wanna be?

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    Does Ochsenkopf make Stihls axes? I saw that they had been a Timbersport sponsor since 2002 or 2003.
     
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    Yes, Ochsenkopf makes axes and mauls for Stihl.
     
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    Possibly, Fiskars makes sappies and log tongs that they don't sell in the US.
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    I have the 36" LogRite Hookaroon. The round shaft is no problem. You're going to be looking at what you're aiming at and the head will be in your field of view somewhere. You're not going to hit it with the back or side of the head by accident. I also got the 36" length and absolutely would not go any shorter!
     
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    A Visitor hooked me up with one of his sheaths for my sappie. He did a very nice job making it, it fits like a glove. The bright green color will make it easy to find. I really like it. The sappie should have came with it.

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    Here's a handy one I just made up.

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    So what is the difference between a pickaroon and a hookaroon. From the pictures I have seen they look the same to me except maybe the handle length.
     
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    I haven't found any style difference that would account for the different names. Maybe someone here can explain how "aroon" is used in language. Plenty of different names also from regional and country of origin - sappie/ hand sappie/ log pick/ mill pick.
    Not clear cut history lesson like the Peavey being invented by Joseph Peavey.
     
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    The people here call them a tie pick.
     
  19. Paul bunion

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    All interchangeable names along with sappie, although sappie will often be referring to a shorter handled one.
     
  20. Cheepbeer

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    Don't know what to call mine, but it sure is handy. I've been just using the claws on the hammer, which, by the way work just fine. Thought I'd try something different. It's also handy to have a hammer in the woods. This way I only have to carry one tool to the woods.