Super Blue on a splitting axe? Testing with the Helko Werk Tasmanian
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- Опубліковано 1 тра 2023
- I cold blued this helko week Tasmanian. I received a lot of questions about how well it holds up. I'm splitting red oak today and testing how well the finish holds up.
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I was pondering this question rather recently. Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to comment I appreciate it!
Great video and thanks! I’m considering this HW Tasmanian. Indeed that red oak is tough to split when it’s wet and sappy. When it drys out it seems to split a little easier.
That’s definitely my experience as well! I love the HW Tasmanian, great axe.
Question answered! Thanks. You swing that axe well.
Thank you!
Perfect timing for this video as I just ordered some bluing solution online. Should be arriving any day now. I'm curious how it will turn out and if it lasts.
Awesome! I’ve been really happy with how it turned out
What bluing brand did you used? Do you have the original grind or did you narrow it?
I used Casey’s super blue. Pretty close to the original grind maybe brought it down a few degrees.
If you didn't have the pile at your feet, I would have though you looped the video. Looked like it was splitting real well. I cold blued a hatchet i use for kindling and it also has held up really well. Good to know it will last though a little harder work as well.
Thanks man! I like the look of blue a lot, and definitely surprised at how well it’s holding up
Go the helko!
It’s legit stuff! Do I remember right that you’ve got one? Would love to have some legit Australian steel one day
@@urbanlumberjack yep I've got a helko. As you've said, definitely more in line with a traditional tas than the arvikas, good allrounder
you sure your not Steven Crowders lost brother? lol I just ordered one, looking forward to trying it out
He’s fun at family parties! Haha jk we probably share an ancestor
Hey brother, thanks for this vid. I was contemplating pick one of these up.
Do you have an absolute favorite splitting axe or mail for firewood? I am ready to pick up a few really good ones. Any suggestions or recommendations?
Thank you again
Hey man! I like the forcible entry axe from council tool, a lot. I also use the stihl splitting axe quite a bit. Made by oxe head. Those are probably my two most used splitting axes
@@urbanlumberjack wow great info thank you! Have you tried that orange composite Huscavarna splitter similar to the stihl? So you like those you mentioned better than the Helco Tasmanian profile like in your video you were testing out? What about vintage? Are they worth getting or better to just stick with something new?
@@urbanlumberjack for the Council tool, what pound do you like most? There is a 6lb and 8 lb head.
The forcible entry axe is I think 6 lbs? I’ve never used their splitting mauls, but if you want a hardened pool for wedges I bet they’re great. The oxe head is pretty heavy too I think around 6 lbs as well
I haven’t used those husqvarna composite handle axes but I’m open to it. I’ve seen a lot of guys that are really good with an axe use them very well and like them.
Vintage is always a good option, especially for splitting axes/mauls. Those don’t seem to be inflated in price like the vintage chopping axes. I spent less than $5 on the 6 lb splitting maul I use sometimes