Log Splitter

[countrryboy]

I have to add to this, the fiskars X27 splitting axes are top notch. If I’m splitting clean rings of decent wood (ash, oak, beech etc) I’ll use the axe over the hydraulic splitter.

+1
With a good set up on decent timber u will split a lot of logs quickly with an axe far quicker than most splitters and those fiskars are effortless to swing.
It's getting the set up right.

 

[Grannysmith]

Conjurs up a rather uncomfortable picture in ones mind D D!

 

[Freeforester]

I have to add to this, the fiskars X27 splitting axes are top notch. If I’m splitting clean rings of decent wood (ash, oak, beech etc) I’ll use the axe over the hydraulic splitter.

The X25 is no slouch either, had the x27, lost it in a fire now a rather effective if diminutive hatchet, felt that on reflection the X27 was a bit longer than I was used to, love the X25 I replaced it with. X11 is a grand kindler maker too.

Anyone know of or can recommend me any of that mouldable plastic stuff? Been meaning to build up the handle since it melted, but never found the right compound:

Duct tape put on after the fire because of the soot and blistered plastic, i.e. not 'structural'

 

[Feugh]

The X25 is no slouch either, had the x27, lost it in a fire now a rather effective if diminutive hatchet, felt that on reflection the X27 was a bit longer than I was used to, love the X25 I replaced it with. X11 is a grand kindler maker too.

Anyone know of or can recommend me any of that mouldable plastic stuff? Been meaning to build up the handle since it melted, but never found the right compound:
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Duct tape put on after the fire because of the soot and blistered plastic, i.e. not 'structural'

From the Fiskars X27 blurb: "Traditionally, an axe has a wooden handle. Fiskars has decided that even an old type of tool such as an axe can be improved. The fibreglass reinforced plastic FiberComp handle of a Fiskars-axe is stronger than a wooden handle. Testing indicates that where a wooden handle breaks, the FiberComp handle can keep going without a problem. The axe head is integrated into the handle and will not come off of the stem. The handle absorbs vibrations and increases grip and comfort during chopping. Fiskars is so convinced of the quality of this concept that the axes are covered by lifetime warranty."

Can't imagine that fire damage is covered by the Fiskars lifetime warranty - but worth a try? Or send the head back to get a new handle fitted for some cost?
Personally I like a wooden handle, because I can easily replace it myself if it breaks. I wouldn't trust a plastic handle that I'd made myself.

 

[Freeforester]

From the Fiskars X27 blurb: "Traditionally, an axe has a wooden handle. Fiskars has decided that even an old type of tool such as an axe can be improved. The fibreglass reinforced plastic FiberComp handle of a Fiskars-axe is stronger than a wooden handle. Testing indicates that where a wooden handle breaks, the FiberComp handle can keep going without a problem. The axe head is integrated into the handle and will not come off of the stem. The handle absorbs vibrations and increases grip and comfort during chopping. Fiskars is so convinced of the quality of this concept that the axes are covered by lifetime warranty."

Can't imagine that fire damage is covered by the Fiskars lifetime warranty - but worth a try? Or send the head back to get a new handle fitted for some cost?
Personally I like a wooden handle, because I can easily replace it myself if it breaks. I wouldn't trust a plastic handle that I'd made myself.

Thanks for this Feugh, but I've already got a replacement, the X25 I feel personally fits me better, even though I'm 6'1", and all I'm looking to do is build up the burned/meltedhandle a little on the sides to basically tidy it up and to have it as a spare hatchet, which purpose it serves very well, being a full sized splitting head, I have personally no use for another axe. I don't think it would be right to try to wangle a new axe from this, when there was absolutely no fault of the product, and for something I don't need.

 

[dartmoordog]

Anyone know anything about the:

Hyundai HYLS25000T 7HP 25 Tonne Horizontal and Vertical Log Splitter, from Machine Mart.

Cheers.

Mike.