We've finally had a few dry days in succession and not much wind to speak of today so I got the burn-pile fired up this afternoon. While it was roaring away, I spotted a few hedges that needed to be trimmed. I went and grabbed my trusty Truper. Additionally, I used it to shorten some of the pieces enough to fit on the pile better. At that point it dawned on me - I need to snap a pic real quick and request that "Axe User" merit badge! Not sure how to get a picture of my axe "in use" so hopefully this works.I absolutely abuse my axe, lol. I've used the back of the head as a sledge hammer. I've also used my sledge hammer to pound the back of the axe through a huge and wickedly-stubborn log that refused to split. I also use it to assist in digging holes into the cement-like dirt in my yard. It has not let me down yet
Great picture but remind me never to lend you an axe
If you're having trouble splitting a log, it may be better to invest in some wedges. They will be a softer steel than the axe or sledge hammer and not likely to chip off shards that could embed themselves in your legs or eyes. Hammer on Axe pole not the best
We have all done it, maybe cut some roots with your good axe because thats the only one you have with you at the time But you don't tell your interweb friends
Quote from: Sparky415 on May 04, 2016, 06:39:35 AMWe have all done it, maybe cut some roots with your good axe because thats the only one you have with you at the time But you don't tell your interweb friends Hey I become a Viking when I get an axe in my hand so anything in the woods is fair game roots an all