comparing hickory axe vs fiskars x25 and fiskars x27
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- Опубліковано 23 лют 2024
- this is an honest and straight up comparison between three axes used for splitting wood. I started with a hickory axe (which broke) but what should I do about it? I get to test out my neighbours x25 and then later test out an x27. This is me figuring things out as I go along and hopefully will help some other people too who are asking similar questions!
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I can highly recommend putting a car tyre on the block and having it hold the wood in place. Saves a lot of time.
Thanks. When I get one I'll give it a go! Once the novelty of scurrying around to pick up the pieces wears off ... XD
Enjoyed the video! I picked up an X27 this past Autumn and it has been a game changer for my splitting. It has supplanted my long-used Go Devil (what we call a splitting axe in the Appalachian Southeast US), which incidentally has had at least 2 handle replacements. Except with sweetgum; the grain is so stringy and tough, I have to use a double-bit axe to essentially pound and slice through each piece. That one has had at least four handles-all of them hickory-which does have a much nicer feel when you cut with it, as you mentioned. Interesting that your Fiskars has a 20-year guarantee. This side of the Pond, Fiskars boasts a lifetime guarantee. I hope you can get a taller chopping block soon; for a man of your stature, that short block you’re using must be rough on the back!
Ah just checked it 25 years But thats pretty much long enough I think!
Miraculously not had any back problems yet. It allows a bit more downforce I reckon but I'll consider elevating it thanks for the tip.
@@RobTheFrugalist Try the tyre method also. I picked one up this year and works a treat. Scre it down to the log, fill it up with several logs and split them all without them flying sideways. Far more efficient. Unfortunately the x27 would not be very efficient cutting tough stringy eucalyptus. I need a heafty 8lb maul and still need to swing that over my head full force to split Euc. Think the x27 would just bounce.
Interesting regarding the tyre. I would definitely give it a look should I chance across one. I was splitting eucalptus last year, found it split really well, but that was with the hickory axe. I know it gets harder once left out though, in fact my chopping block is eucalyptus. Smells magnificent when fresh and freshly split.
I use that X27, it’s awesome. And you don’t need the extra effort needed with a conventional axe.
Completely agree!
At 0:444 you can see where you break the handle. Annoying when it happens :) Been there, done that
Thanks for the comment! :) It was something similar to that but not that exact one. You are eagle eyed. When the axe hits like that, it's time to wince, and I think wood can only take so much abuse. Hard with tired arms and inexperience... :)