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Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by highdesignfool, Feb 6, 2018.

  1. highdesignfool

    highdesignfool

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    How crazy is this? I was in the local Tractor Supply yesterday and I grabbed this boys axe. To me it looks like the guy in the Mexican factory hung it upside down. [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
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  2. fishingpol

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    Sure does look wrong.
     
  3. blacksmith

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    I agree! Quality control needs to get on the ball!:hair::headbang:
     
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    Too much to tequila? Too long of a ciesta?
    :picard:
     
  5. fishingpol

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    It's sad how even the finish sanding/grinding on that is poorly done.
     
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    Cheap cheap cheap, is how the birds are singing today. I wish there would be more sense for Quality and Craftmanship among CEO's and other highriding folks.
    Another reason why i prefer domestic Products..in the End the Picture is funny though.
     
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    Nope...they say there is now a shortage of tequila, and will be until 2021! :)

    But I agree, it is hung backwards. (Something that can only be said on Firewood Hoarders Club without getting into trouble)
     
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    Yeah, it's wrong! I'm no expert but seen enough to know that... Did you point that out to a manager or super?
     
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    I don't think it would matter. They probably wouldn't know the difference...or care...

    Really I think TSC and harbor freight carry about the same quality stuff. Only difference is TSC wants you to think its worth more. They are way too expensive on a lot of their stock and they really don't have anything you can't get somewhere else.
     
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    A lot of these Chinese axes are made using Asian ash too. That stuff is weak to begin with.
     
  11. highdesignfool

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    No I didn't bother.
     
  12. Jack Straw

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    That is just awful! I mean what if your son is Transgender? All the other trannies will make fun of him! The label should say boy, girl, both, neither, sometimes, whatever I feel like, it non of your business, I’m a boy but it’s really small, I’m girl but I act like a boy, I don’t know,..........
     
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    It's a specialty axe that is used when a tree falls the wrong way. :D
     
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    I never knew that!
    Now it makes sense why the cheap"oh but it's an ash handle" has splintered on me.
     
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    Scotty Overkill Administrator

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    I just replaced a busted ash handle on my big HF cant hook. Made the new handle out of an ironwood trunk, I'm betting there's around 50 rings in that little trunk. It turned out nice, I'll have to post up an "after" pic when I get home.....

    Much stronger than that POS the hook came with, it had busted off right at the hook back when my buddy he bought it new, he gave me the hook.

    How do you like my custom-made tailstock extension mount? Made that out of white oak......lmao.....
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    Heres pics of that finished handle, turned out pretty nice....
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    Is that your work bench, or are you at a flea market? :whistle:
    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:

    Just joking, brother!

    That handle turned out nice!:dex:
     
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    That's one of my work benches , and they all look just like that!! :rofl: :lol:

    Ask blacksmith, he'll tell ya I'm not lying!

    Thanks buddy, I'm happy with that handle, It's stronger than schiznit....
     
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    Yeah, rum wouldn't do that.:whistle:
     
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