Need a new axe

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mattd88

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I've never bought a axe (always used my grandads) and I was wondering whats the best I can get in the 30 to 50 dollar range? I dont plan on heavy use maybe one or two days a year to split just enough wood for an outdoor fireplace and ocasionally chop a low limb off a few trees.
 
30 to 50 isn't much. I don't know a lot in that range. Maybe you can find a nice antique head and put a new handle on it? It would be a fun project anyway.
 
It looks like you can find a fiskars or Easwing axe for less than $50.
 
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Council Tool boy's axe fits that bill and can be had for around $40.. it'll probably need a bit of reprofiling and other work, but I think it would be your best option unless you're willing to restore a vintage head
 
Betcha your grand dad will part with his if you promise to keep his yard up once in awhile. An axe with sentimental value tends to receive better care and consequently works better! Failing that start attending garage sales, antique stores and flea markets; at least you'll be able to fondle and inspect whatever it is you take a shine to. Most novices are totally unaware of what it is they want (or need) and heaven knows there are lots of choices when it comes to weights, shapes and lengths.
Or you could go out and buy a chainstore cheapie so as to get some experience and familiarity with axes and then jettison it once you become more discerning.
 
Council Tool Dayton

$41.25 plus shipping 36" curved handle dayton pattern


edit: or for a nominal fee you could buy a Council axe from this guy and he'll put some extra color on your handles.

(don't buy from that guy, his prices are absurd)
 
Get a True Temper True American ax. They have a number of choices. Just check the handles carefully.
 
Estwing features all metal construction, for surprisingly cheap. I would be surprised if you needed to buy another axe in your life.
 
Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm gonna go with the true temper single bit 3.5 dayton. When it warms up and flea market season comes back in I'll pick up a old one and re-handle it.
 
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Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm gonna go with the true temper single bit 3.5 dayton. When it warms up and flea market season comes back in I'll pick up a old one and re-handle it.
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Sounds like a good and frugal plan! After swinging it around for a bit without getting hurt and learning how to keep it sharp you'll be much better versed in what it really is you want. There are those among us that have resorted to chainsaws because of initial experiences with axes.
 
H & B Forge Large Camp hawk is only 60.00. It will do ANYTHING you ask of it. Guaranteed forever!
 
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