Pulaski (WIP)

[cooperhill]

A few months ago, Moosecreektrails was kind enough to send me some out-of-spec pulaskis. I got a flint edge and no-name pulaski. I shined the no-name with the possible intention of making it into a presentation pulaski or something of the sort (or a wall hanger - god forbid right if you go by some other forums).

I went with a 32" pulaski octagonal handle from House Handle. I used my spoke shave and new draw knife to trim the shoulder and eye down on the handle. Made for a nice fit.

Didn't have a double bit wedge that was long enough so I'm waiting to do it right.

my new draw knife picked up this weekend for under $20

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

Nice work Cooper. That's a cool find on the draw knife, oh and polish and wall hang whatever you damn well please

 

[Square_peg]

I love the look of that handle. Let us know how the 32" works out for you.

The venerable Pulaski doesn't always get the respect it deserves. Not quite as good as an axe for chopping, though still a formidable chopper. Not as tough as a pick mattock for digging. But it's a handy do-all on the trail that saves the weight of heavier tools. Gimme a sharp Pulaski and a forest service shovel and look out!

 

[cooperhill]

I prefer my rogue hoe for water bar and drainage duties. Have you used them before Pegs?

 

[bacpacker]

CH, I picked up a couple of Rouge Hoes last year for the garden. Those are the finest garden tools on the market that I've found. They hold an edge forever and for the heft and durability, they feel rather light as well.

 

[A Visitor]

Not quite as good as an axe for chopping, though still a formidable chopper. Not as tough as a pick mattock for digging.

Thats exactly what I'm finding out. I asked a friend to keep an eye out for a vintage Pulaski in any condition to be put to work. He didnt find any, decided to get a new Council tool made one when he was placing an oder.
I didn't get a chance to use it - left it with another friend to test out. He has been working on a stump that is too near a septic system and a fence to use any heavy equipment.
He didn't like it , the same response I found from others who don't have to carry their tools on their person.
Good score on the draw knife

 

[bearhunter]

Wow, that's going to look great Coop
Nice job

 

[Square_peg]

I prefer my rogue hoe for water bar and drainage duties. Have you used them before Pegs?

We use mostly McCleods and another hoe similar to your rogue hoe. I don't remember the brand name, I'll check. We just generically call it a grub hoe.

Ours look like this.

I don't like them as well as the McCleods because they have shorter handles. I guess I should try a Rogue.

 

[cooperhill]

Picked up a long double bit wedge that fit the entire length of the eye:

taps with the wooden mallet:

finished:

I will be staining the handle ebony.

 

[Square_peg]

Look out, trail!

I stained my pulaski with dirt.

 

[Square_peg]

I prefer my rogue hoe for water bar and drainage duties. Have you used them before Pegs?

We use mostly McCleods and another hoe similar to your rogue hoe. I don't remember the brand name, I'll check. We just generically call it a grub hoe.

Ours look like this.

I don't like them as well as the McCleods because they have shorter handles. I guess I should try a Rogue.

I checked on those hoes we use today, Coop. They're called 'Green Grubbers' and they're supplied by Pacforest Supply Company. They're made to fit the standard hoedad handles.
http://www.pacforestsupply.com/prod...ucts_id=408&osCsid=be89s9eu8hl4nmu4k10m1kcun0

 

[Square_peg]

Today was tool sharpening day for the Washington Trails Association. I must have sharpened 30 Pulaskis.

These get severely abused by volunteer trail workers who often don't have experience with such tools. These don't get the care that I take with my own tools or the DNR tools. There just isn't time. After sharpening we mask off the handles. More volunteers will then re-paint the handles so they're easier to find in the woods.

 

[bearhunter]

That's a lot of sharpening Pegs

 

[Square_peg]

I'm sick of Pulakis..............