Jan 19, 2010 · I need to get a new splitting axe. The one I have is a piece of garbage, I think I got it at the hardware store years ago. The head is loose and I've seen spoons with a sharper edge …

Dec 8, 2011 · The heaviest axe you can buy there are 3-1/2lb. I do use a 3-1/2, but find it's not heavy enough for a lot of stuff. The only place I found you can buy a 4-1/2lb axe off the shelf is Harbor …

Apr 17, 2021 · You will get tired of splitting 20'' wood with an axe very quickly. Thanks a lot for bringing this up. Are 20" pieces just too long to get a good crack in with an axe? What's the longest you can …

Aug 20, 2013 · Chopping Axe, Hand Axe, Camp Hatchet for Splitting Kindling and Chopping Branches, Wood Chopping Axe 5.5 lb with 36-in Fiberglass Handle glorousamc $23.97 KSEIBI Outdoor …

Aug 9, 2012 · Best splitting tool I've found: 3 kg (6.6 lb) Muller, from Austria. $150. Great for busting up the big rounds. Great head shape, edge and metallurgy- hand forged. At present rate, it should …

Jan 18, 2013 · In your view, and from your experience, what type of manual splitting maul works best for you. I have tried the traditional 6-8 lb mauls, that work fine, I have used the single bit Dayton style …

Nov 21, 2023 · I received the council tool 5 pound splitting axe last year - great tool if you want a wood handled axe. My advice is that you will have to try some things out for your style, and wood types.

Oct 5, 2006 · Hey everyone what is the best way to manually split firewood. I kkep reading about a wedge . Do you place this in the wood and then it with the back end of the axe or with a maul. I know …

Jan 19, 2010 · I also use binding tape on my splitting maul handle just below the head. Prevents splinters from gouging the handle over time. For hollow handle tools, I fill with Great Stuff expanding …

Oct 25, 2009 · Ox Head makes great axes and mauls and has a splitting axe that is super for straight grained logs. You can't pound a wedge with the splitting axe as you can with the maul.