Log Splitting Maul/Axe?

MJA · Post by **MJA** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:26 am

Right, I've had it with splitting logs with a felling axe and need a proper maul. Can anyone recommend a good one? There are so many out there with such massive price differences I don't know where to start but I need one soon - I've got another 3 ton of logs left to get through

Thanks,
Matt

peter c · Post by **peter c** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:40 am

Matt
I use a grenade from Toolstation (40058) and a splitting maul (97427). Be prepared it can be bl**dy hard work. Builds up a bit of a thirst

Peter C

EJJ150847 · Post by **EJJ150847** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:46 pm

Machine Mart do an electric log splitter

www.machinemart.co.uk, Clarke 'Log Buster III' Log Splitter

Not sure how good they are.

John

MJA · Post by **MJA** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:20 pm

I've never really considered a mechanical splitter - I like my logs to warm me up as many times as possible and a day with an axe is pretty warm, lol. Thanks anyway John

Peter, I'd been looking at that very maul. .It's a good price, it's the weight I was after and has FG shaft which is good cuz I'm a dab hand at braking wood. I'm always put off by cheeper tools because of all the hype round the expensive stuff but if you recomend it I'll probably buy it. Cheep enough to ditch if I'm not happy with it I spose.

I enjoy splitting logs

It's very theraputic after a week in the office, good exercise in the fresh air and more fun than pounding the gym for 2 hours!

Cheers,
Matt

Mackster · Post by **Mackster** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:56 pm

Best axes around bar none are Gransfors Bruks in my opinion.

They are expensive, though not ridiculously so, but will last a lifetime if properly cared for. I've a splitting hatchet (for camping) and a splitting maul and have used them relentlously with no problems. I know a guy with the large splitting axe which he swears by.

Hope this is of help

http://www.gransfors.com/htm_eng/index.html

MJA · Post by **MJA** » Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:12 pm

Wow, nice looking axes Mackster! At £70 they're more money than I wanted to spend. I'd hate to lose one in the woods at that price. All the same, thanks for the recommendation, real quality gear by the looks of it.

MJA · Post by **MJA** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 6:44 pm

Hahaa, I knew there was I reason I'd not got round to ordering my new axe:
ALDI BARGAIN!