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David Martin

David Martin

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Brought to you by Kelly True Temper, backed by meat & potatoes. Splitting some Emory oak rounds where they lay. DM
 
In the first pic I though that the handle looked like a pipe. Then I saw the second pic for confirmation! Is that a welded eye crack AND it's welded to the pipe? I like that it is still working for you, but it may be time to put that one out to pasture...

Good work but it looks like you are only half done.
 
Yep, it's a pipe. Then the axe split so I welded the pieces back together and kept using it. I got tired of putting on 3 handles a season. I've been using it like that for 15 years.
I just knew you gents would approve. I've split all ten rounds, there are 2 stumps, one my dog is standing on. The other my axe is on. DM
 
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Here's some more rounds off another log. When I have a day to get some wood in, I need a dependable tool that won't give me problems. Like half a day putting on a handle, then letting it sit over night in linseed oil. If I were retired and had the time for handles, ok. But then there is the hour trip to town to get a few wood handles and I have to take what ever they have. So, I'm making things work to heat my home. DM
 
love it as it is a tool that most would have junked but you have put it back to use and it has and will survive for many years. If the pipe works for you great, me i would have some gripping tape on it just to add some grip and some cushioning.
 
The tendency for a round pipe to turn in the hand would seem to actually be to advantage here, presuming twist-splitting is being used. Should produce less tugging at the hands and wrists in the process.
 
pommie, your right. It's just a tool. Yes, I could put some tape on it to help with the vibration. Gloves do help. Sometimes I use it with gloves or without. With 10$ for a handle and a gallon of gas each way to town, a handle runs me 15$ plus down time. Well, the down time makes it double because now I have to find another day. I guess I should have 3 axes all with new handles ready to go so I can just switch them out. Counting my 3 handle saving per year alone at 45-50$ in 15 years I've paid for my chain saw and all the chains, bars and gas. Just me looking at it. DM
 
42 blades, a good observation. It works the other way too. Sometimes I want to hit a spot and the round handle doesn't give me good aim. So, I'm off and have to swing again.
But other benefits out weight the energy expended. It's not for everyone it's just my way of dealing with the down time. Thank you, DM
 
Thanks Charles. The black one is mostly Portuguese Pointer and she is a good bird dog. Adept at pointing and retrieving. Very smart. My dog. Notice all the scrub oak we have. Good habitat for quail. The tan one is an American Bulldog, my wife's and he is mellow and stoic. He backs up all the messes the bird dog and her good nose gets her into. DM
 
Blue skies, sun shine and dirt under your feet. It's been awhile since I have had those things. :thumbup:
 
That's one cheerfully beloved old tool that isn't going to be stolen when you're not looking nor is it going to fetch the big bucks on the auction block. But it works like gangbusters for you and I'm glad you chose to post it on here to illustrate that you really don't need a $500 Abercrombie & Fitch in order to make firewood.
 
300, have no thoughts. I took it well. I have a 50's Hults Bruk felling axe that I'll put a haft on and use it this season. Then report on the handles cost, time and how long it last to have an attractive axe. DM
 
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The item tags. Now, adding in the trip to town I'm currently 20$ in to a handle and a hour and a half time. Now, I'll start to work on it. I'll not include the linseed oil as I always have that around. I think I can even locate a metal wedge with the ridged steps on it if you experts think it's needed. A fun project I see so many doing in this Forum. DM
 
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