Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 12:46:47 PM
Onto my more serious question - I am in the middle of a drain clearing project, where I need to get down and dirty with tree roots, mud, stones, briars, water etc. I have an axe I use for kindling etc and I don't want to ruin it, also, simply, it is not the tool for the job.
My budget is low, say £15 - £20 or so.
So, i went looking on the net and I came accross this (http://www.edcgear.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MT602G10) -
firstly, is it a toy or a serious tool ? It seems to be aimed at the zombie/ninja crowd, but it has pretty much what I think I am looking for -
small so i can use it in a confined space
an axe blade for chopping
and a pry bar bit which will allow me to pry roots/stones etc free without going looking for other tools.
Couple reasons why I dont want to spend big money is, 1. i don't have it right now, and 2. the blade WILL get abused, if theres a stone under a root/branch then the blade is going to hit it.
So lads, any thoughts ?
oh, and I invested in a (really) cheap hand chainsaw which will help with this project, inspired by this thread :)
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,63643.0.html
Post by: zoidberg on December 16, 2015, 12:54:51 PM
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 12:59:51 PM
Do you know anything about a chainsaw?
not a whole pile, but pretty certain they're not great with stones and stuff like that - i've cleared the bulk of the heavy stuff so a chainsaw is no use at this stage, besides I need the excersise :)
Post by: zoidberg on December 16, 2015, 01:08:42 PM
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 01:16:04 PM
I think I misunderstood you. :facepalm: You got a hand chainsaw and not a chainsaw, right?
yup, well ordered one, inspired by the other thread i linked to, so i can loop it underneath any heavy stuff thats buried and cut away - or it might just be a case of a fool and his money, probably true where i'm concerned, but you lot here don't help me either :whistle:
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 04:46:00 PM
Post by: hiraethus on December 16, 2015, 05:17:28 PM
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 05:25:24 PM
I reckon you want a small mattock, like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck-1lb-micro-cutter-mattock-15/11152, not an axe/adze.
i reckon you might be right :) . . . and well within budget too :)
now how can i justify a new axe ????
Post by: ducttapetech on December 16, 2015, 07:02:52 PM
Post by: Grathr on December 16, 2015, 07:54:17 PM
The one you already have is ,as you said, for kindling.
You definitly need one for the gutters.
Then youll need one for felling, one for splitting, one for hiking, one for camping....
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 07:57:39 PM
Because you NEED one.
need is such a strong word . . . . I need one of them mattock thingies, cos it'll make my life a lot easier, but an axe ? Of course theres one of those hawks as mentioned here - http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,60822.0.html
the 33cm jobbie is only about €15 or €16 shipped to me . . . . . . . and it will get used :rofl:
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 08:00:54 PM
Because each axe has its own purpose. (At least thats what I tell the Mrs :D)
The one you already have is ,as you said, for kindling.
You definitly need one for the gutters.
Then youll need one for felling, one for splitting, one for hiking, one for camping....
hmmm yeah, my Mrs indulges me to the extent i feel guilty buying stuff, she never says no . . . . . you got one of those commerciol.com axes didn't you ?
Post by: Grathr on December 16, 2015, 08:03:59 PM
Because each axe has its own purpose. (At least thats what I tell the Mrs :D)
The one you already have is ,as you said, for kindling.
You definitly need one for the gutters.
Then youll need one for felling, one for splitting, one for hiking, one for camping....
hmmm yeah, my Mrs indulges me to the extent i feel guilty buying stuff, she never says no . . . . . you got one of those commerciol.com axes didn't you ?
Yes I did and Im very happy with it :)
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 08:12:08 PM
Because each axe has its own purpose. (At least thats what I tell the Mrs :D)
The one you already have is ,as you said, for kindling.
You definitly need one for the gutters.
Then youll need one for felling, one for splitting, one for hiking, one for camping....
hmmm yeah, my Mrs indulges me to the extent i feel guilty buying stuff, she never says no . . . . . you got one of those commerciol.com axes didn't you ?
Yes I did and Im very happy with it :)
yeah, see thats the problem with this forum . . . . 12 months ago I was very very happy with my Squirt P4. I'm no collector, But since joining I've bought a Leap for my daughter, 2 saks for my boys, a juice for the mrs and a wave and a juice for me . . . . . not much compared to most here but even so.
and now she says i can get an axe i really don't need . . . . . .
Post by: Grathr on December 16, 2015, 08:15:10 PM
Because each axe has its own purpose. (At least thats what I tell the Mrs :D)
The one you already have is ,as you said, for kindling.
You definitly need one for the gutters.
Then youll need one for felling, one for splitting, one for hiking, one for camping....
hmmm yeah, my Mrs indulges me to the extent i feel guilty buying stuff, she never says no . . . . . you got one of those commerciol.com axes didn't you ?
Yes I did and Im very happy with it :)
yeah, see thats the problem with this forum . . . . 12 months ago I was very very happy with my Squirt P4. I'm no collector, But since joining I've bought a Leap for my daughter, 2 saks for my boys, a juice for the mrs and a wave and a juice for me . . . . . not much compared to most here but even so.
and now she says i can get an axe i really don't need . . . . . .
:assimilate:
Post by: kirk13 on December 16, 2015, 08:36:39 PM
I reckon you want a small mattock, like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck-1lb-micro-cutter-mattock-15/11152, not an axe/adze.
i reckon you might be right :) . . . and well within budget too :)
now how can i justify a new axe ????
Because it will help stop a rust driven quantum singularity forming in Tony's shed :tu:
It's really a humanitarian act!
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 08:52:34 PM
I reckon you want a small mattock, like this: http://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck-1lb-micro-cutter-mattock-15/11152, not an axe/adze.
i reckon you might be right :) . . . and well within budget too :)
now how can i justify a new axe ????
Because it will help stop a rust driven quantum singularity forming in Tony's shed :tu:
It's really a humanitarian act!
:rofl:
Post by: Sparky415 on December 16, 2015, 09:11:36 PM
Tony made me do it is always an acceptable answer :D
That little Mattock looks just the job :tu:
It’s a slippery slope :ahhh
:cheers:
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 09:26:21 PM
well, slippery slope or otherwise, unlike a feed of beer i'll still have something to show for it afterwards :cheers:
Post by: Sparky415 on December 16, 2015, 09:41:38 PM
yup going to get one of the mattocks next week, will be close to one of their warehouses/shops. for a tenner can't go wrong, hardly the price of a few pints - which brings me to another important question, whats the price of a pint (say lager) these days in england ?
well, slippery slope or otherwise, unlike a feed of beer i'll still have something to show for it afterwards :cheers:
Just 3 toes on one foot? :shrug:
Bitter is about 3-50 a pint now :(
Post by: hiraethus on December 16, 2015, 09:43:29 PM
Post by: Gareth on December 16, 2015, 09:52:25 PM
Because you NEED one.
need is such a strong word . . . . I need one of them mattock thingies, cos it'll make my life a lot easier, but an axe ? Of course theres one of those hawks as mentioned here - http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,60822.0.html
the 33cm jobbie is only about €15 or €16 shipped to me . . . . . . . and it will get used :rofl:
Since you've already seen that thread I won't bother repeating myself, but I will add that I've not changed my opinion and that it's proved itself to be a great little hatchet. For the kind of work you're talking about though that mini mattock looks great. It's not going to be much good at processing firewood though I'd say. This is why you definitely need more than one axe-like object. :D
Post by: eamo on December 16, 2015, 10:51:06 PM