Yep I did that with a cheap Harbor Freight maul. I put a pretty sharp edge on it and it would split half way decent but still not like the X27.
The best general purpose ax I've ever used is a 5 lb Rafting ax. Several manufactures used to make them . I don't think ANYONE makes them anylonger. When big west coast logging took a nose dive. The steady market dried up. Collins was the last manufacturer that I know of. I have a few stashed that r not for sale.
I really like my Fiskars X25, however it just bounces off big oak rounds. I am looking to pick up the Isocore at some point!
I always wanted to check one of these out with a few other heads they offer. Just never could justify it.
You can say that again. Picked her up the other day and man she can split. Totally different experience than my x25!!
I've split 5 cords of wood with the channel lock 8lb maul. Most of it has been w. Larch and some Doug fir. I'd love to get a better maul but I can't seem to justify it. I swing the maul the wood splits if it does split in 2-3 whacks I bring out the wedge and then it splits. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
I use a Stihl splitting axe. It's not cheap but I've got a few cords through it using the tire trick and going berserker and it hasn't phased it. The collar and handle design is super burley so you don't have to worry about handle breakage too much. The downside is also the handle design. If it ever does break you'll have to get a new handle from Stihl. Council Tool is also a great company. All American made. I have 2 of their hatchets and love them both.
Kitty approves of wood splitting. She will lie in the grass and watch. The chainsaw is a different matter altogether!
It would be an exceptional cat to put up with a chainsaw! Nice looking pusscat, I like the blaze on her nose.
I love the fiskars too, so much the wife says “ what the hell did we buy a splitter for”. If you really wanna save money garage sale and buy a new handle.
fiskars x27, if it doesn't work, then noodle the log until it does. Nothing keeps you in shape like splitting, hauling and cutting your own wood
