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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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    Machria, Apr 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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    It looks like it would make the process very slow.
     
    theburtman, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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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….
     
    Machria, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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    Are there not already like 20 versions of that concept out there already ??
     
    ironpony, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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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.
     
    RCBS, Apr 3, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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