When dry or “seasoned” firewood has a moisture content at or below 20%, its ready to burn. As for how long it takes to get…
Top 5 Hookaroons (Pickaroon) for Every Budget
A hookaroon is a clever wood handling tool every woodsman needs. Whether you’re moving rounds or stacking firewood, a hookaroon will keep you from bending…
Fiskars X7 Hatchet Review: Trash or Treasure?
The Fiskars X7 Hatchet has been around for several years now. Its popularity is growing and as such, I felt it appropriate to do a…
Best Splitting Axe for the Money
Splitting firewood is a task dreaded by most but having the right tool for the job will make this “chore” more of a delightful experience….
Types of Axes
During the 19th century, a wealth of different types of axes and patterns were established for use in felling timber, splitting logs, and shaping lumber….
The Parts of an Axe
As you can see from the diagram above, there are many parts of an axe. In fact, so many parts that I couldn’t list them…