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What's the best Axe & Shovel setup

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TWTaco, Jul 14, 2017.

  1. Jul 14, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    TWTaco

    TWTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just got a an Allpro Rack looking for best Axe & Shovel combo's?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    Not a bed rack, but I went with a Fiskars D-handle shovel from Amazon and a matching chopping axe from Ace Hardware.

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  3. Jul 14, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    what brand or where did you get those rubber mounts for the shovel and axe? thanks.
     
  4. Jul 14, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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    the_dau

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    quick fists
     
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  5. Jul 14, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    thanks.
     
  6. Jul 14, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    Krazy beaver shovel
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    Quickfist mounts

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  7. Jul 14, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    bski22

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    Crazy Beaver af
     
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  8. Jul 14, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    Isn't the fiskars shovel handle bent like an s-curve?
     
  9. Jul 14, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Slightly, yes. I actually face it the other way now because it's easier to get it in the mounts this way.

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  10. Jul 14, 2017 at 10:08 PM
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    Quick fists for the mounts.

    Go to Home Depot and choose a shovel and ax you like.

    Or spend 3x that amount and get a crazy beaver shovel. :rofl:
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2017 at 4:22 AM
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    splitbolt

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  12. Jul 15, 2017 at 7:52 AM
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  14. Jul 15, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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    jsinnard

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    I just keep the shovel and axe locked in my toolbox, protects them from the elements.

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  15. Jul 15, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    Looks like been doing the tool box thing for a few years!
     
  16. Jul 15, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    Really liking your Axe , do they have a matching Shovel?
     
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  17. Jul 15, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    Same exact setup I run, love my KB shove lol
     
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    Yep, had a shell on my 91 for 12 years, it was nice but had a tendency to accumulate too much crap over time. Started using toolboxes in my 99 then 04 and now 16. It keeps me from over filling but still keeps what I do pack dry and secure. Doubles as a bike rack too.

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    Razor-Back shovel and axe mounted to the side of my roof basket with QuickFist.
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  20. Jul 15, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    everyone and their synthetic handles on their axes...I can't leave my hickory handle axe outside...
     

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