@andyshap - indeed it is. We have a beautiful backdrop around here. It's been snowing, so it's going to be a glorious spring as well! Thanks for watching and writing! Best, DFJ
They are wonderful tools. My hookeroon works well for the small stuff but really shines for logs and big rounds. It is amazing how much easier it makes things.
Have you ever seen a MonsterMaul? It was manufactured in the 70's by SOTZ. Truper makes one similar. A friend of mine had one for splitting wood as he heated his entire home with a wood stove. He got very tired of swinging an axe. I tried it one day, compared it to his axe and enjoyed splitting logs. We both went through his pile. An axe would have us aching the next day. The weight and the wedge shape would power through oak logs stood on end and due to it's shorter handle was much easier to use. It was weight/momentum vs muscle. The Monster Maul was a winner. If you ever come across one, snag it quickly.
I've heard of them, but haven't seen or handled one. Thanks for the insight. I do have a Fiskars splitting axe. Does a pretty good job, but is a tool too light to cleanly split the Chinese elm logs that are common in my woodpile. The MonsterMaul sounds like a combo tool - wood splitter and fitness trainer in one! Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
The link is in the description for both the large and small pickaroon. I clicked on the link, and it took me directly to the site. The small one is on sale now.
Be sure to check out the links in the description and you'll find them - thanks @johnnyriser8519 for weighing in as well. Thanks to you both for watching and writing! Best, DFJ
@jeffjohnson1302 - yeah, you probably would get some mixed reactions out in the general population - but then again, so would carrying around a double-bladed axe! Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ
I thought this was going to be about those little beasties. The things that aren't spiders, and they're not scorpions, but they are arachnid's. Anyway... great video, I think I want one for both hands. A picaroon, not a vinegaroon, or raccoon no sir. Sounds much more useful than them.
Indeed. I've been mindful to never swing it in the direction back directly at me. You are able to swing all sorts of directions and get the hook dug into the round I want to move. It's a great tool.
Thanks. I have found the tools listed both ways, and there seems to be confusion even among suppliers. I will say, in checking with a forestry supply site, they agree with you. Whereas, where I bought the tool from, it is plainly listed as a pickaroon. Best, DFJ
![Pickaroon Hookaroon [Lost Tools]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/WGo7hgNFBiA/mqdefault.jpg)
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Jay, is that really the view out your backyard? !!!!
@andyshap - indeed it is. We have a beautiful backdrop around here. It's been snowing, so it's going to be a glorious spring as well! Thanks for watching and writing! Best, DFJ
Thanks Jay, ordering one today!
You're gonna love it!
looking forward to getting one , I own the other style already .
They are wonderful tools. My hookeroon works well for the small stuff but really shines for logs and big rounds. It is amazing how much easier it makes things.
Totally agree! Thanks for weighing in. Best , DFJ
Pretty neat!
indeed.
Have you ever seen a MonsterMaul? It was manufactured in the 70's by SOTZ. Truper makes one similar. A friend of mine had one for splitting wood as he heated his entire home with a wood stove. He got very tired of swinging an axe. I tried it one day, compared it to his axe and enjoyed splitting logs. We both went through his pile. An axe would have us aching the next day. The weight and the wedge shape would power through oak logs stood on end and due to it's shorter handle was much easier to use. It was weight/momentum vs muscle. The Monster Maul was a winner. If you ever come across one, snag it quickly.
I've had monster maul since the 70's. Rarely use it anymore, getting too old. The grandson's like to show how stout they are with it.
I've heard of them, but haven't seen or handled one. Thanks for the insight. I do have a Fiskars splitting axe. Does a pretty good job, but is a tool too light to cleanly split the Chinese elm logs that are common in my woodpile. The MonsterMaul sounds like a combo tool - wood splitter and fitness trainer in one! Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
Good morning from Southeast South Dakota
Hello there, SlimWantedMan!
I got a pickaroon a couple of years ago, it's as handy as a third hand.
Thanks for jumping in and sharing your experience! Best, DFJ
So for loading rounds into your truck, would you think a Pickaroon is more useful and versatile than Tongs?
Cutting firewood for forty years , never needed one because I own a pulp hook . Puts a handle on everything
Love it. I'll check it out!
Looks useful. Could not find hookaroon on the Garrett Wade site but ''Feldberg Log Pick''.
The link is in the description for both the large and small pickaroon. I clicked on the link, and it took me directly to the site. The small one is on sale now.
Be sure to check out the links in the description and you'll find them - thanks @johnnyriser8519 for weighing in as well. Thanks to you both for watching and writing! Best, DFJ
You looked pretty scary handling it.
That's so amazing!!!
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Good morning!
Looks like a Friday the 13th instrument of death.
@jeffjohnson1302 - yeah, you probably would get some mixed reactions out in the general population - but then again, so would carrying around a double-bladed axe! Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ
Yes I need one with a longer handle
But 45 bucks is hard to come by in the biden America 😢
I dunno…if I was overweight and out of shape, maybe picking logs up is a GOOD thing.
Love it! LOL!
I thought this was going to be about those little beasties. The things that aren't spiders, and they're not scorpions, but they are arachnid's. Anyway... great video, I think I want one for both hands. A picaroon, not a vinegaroon, or raccoon no sir. Sounds much more useful than them.
Love it!
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Bonne journée
Bonjour!
just don't slip and hit your leg...that would hurt.
Indeed. I've been mindful to never swing it in the direction back directly at me. You are able to swing all sorts of directions and get the hook dug into the round I want to move. It's a great tool.
You get in the habit of standing correctly. So even if you flub. You don’t hurt your self
Thats not a picaroon, its a hookaroon
Thanks. I have found the tools listed both ways, and there seems to be confusion even among suppliers. I will say, in checking with a forestry supply site, they agree with you. Whereas, where I bought the tool from, it is plainly listed as a pickaroon. Best, DFJ
I think its like we call Bison - Buffalo@@DirtFarmerJay