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Axes and Shovels

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by boogie3478, Jan 6, 2015.

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  1. Jan 7, 2015 at 1:18 AM
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  2. Jan 7, 2015 at 3:44 AM
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  3. Jan 7, 2015 at 4:13 AM
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    I own a gransfors axe, it is the cadillac (Lexus around these parts) of the axes. However... The Swedish husqvarna axes are excellent steel if you re-work the bevel. One guy up there has it right, get a saw like a stihl ps-30 http://www.stihlusa.com/products/hand-tools/hand-pruning-saws/ps30/ or a bahco. When we canoe camp we usually take the saw and a hatchet. The saw cuts and the hatchet splits. Unless you use an axe frequently and become competent with it it will only get you hurt. As for trail riding in a truck? CORDLESS SAWZALL all day long. Inverter in the bed charges the packs!!!!
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2015 at 8:17 AM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Good call on the cordless recipricating saw

    I just got one of these for mine , highly recommend it

    http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=71675&cat=2,42706,40721
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2015 at 9:00 AM
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    Very good tool. Not as sharp out the box. But you can get it there.

    Another slightly less expensive option. Wetterlings. Less effort from the company in fit and finish. Mine came dusty in rust and the handle grain is a smidge off. But it is also a razor. I have a hatchet from them. I think they make the better sheath.
     
    aficianado, Jan 7, 2015
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  6. Jan 7, 2015 at 9:19 AM
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    I always carry a full size shovel when I an off road, guess I should be bringing some kind of an axe or saw.
     
    dm1215al, Jan 7, 2015
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  7. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:54 AM
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    I bring a fold-able saw, and a small snow shovel. Best tools outside of those for recovery are still a winch and good straps and shackles.
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    I am not surprised. After seeing your bag of tools last time, I knew you would have this kind of stuff very organized
     
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  9. Jan 7, 2015 at 11:03 AM
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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    I carry a full size shovel i brought from a hardware store in the back of my truck at all times. Digging a truck out with a small, dinky shovel sucks.
     
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  10. Jan 7, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    Shovel and ho from Lowe's. Went with the longest shovel that has a handle on the end. The ho is just a regular garden style with a long handle. Gransfors Bruks small forest ax. The ax is spendy, but it's extremely comfortable to use.
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2015 at 12:35 PM
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    Crappy little shovel and a cheapo $7 Harbor Freight ax. :eek:

    [​IMG]

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  12. Jan 7, 2015 at 12:39 PM
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    Love my gransfors. Getting an autine finnish splitting maul this summer I think.
     
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  13. Jan 7, 2015 at 12:41 PM
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    I'm surpised so many people opt for such expensive axes like the Gransfors for a truck axe
     
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  14. Jan 7, 2015 at 3:08 PM
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    Oh thats not my truck axe, I have a Firemans axe and shovel and sledgehammer that I carry. Gransfors is for making kindling. And shaving.
     
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  15. Jan 8, 2015 at 3:57 AM
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    SAWZALL blade looks mean OZ! I will have to snag one of those. Looks like it will give the upper hand in street fighting at the mall as well. I do love me a dual purpose tool! :)
     
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  16. Jan 8, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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    The only time it's in the truck is if I'm heading out onto the trail. I don't leave anything in my truck after getting broken into. Bastards took everything, including my car wash tokens.
     
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  17. Jan 8, 2015 at 8:18 AM
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    Nice!! Now that is too nice to swing into a log!

    My truck is empty unless I'm camping.
     
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  18. May 10, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    Here's my set up, thanks to @RelentlessFab and a couple quick fists. The axe is a fiskar 36".image.jpg
     
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  19. May 10, 2016 at 1:07 PM
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    I keep a chainsaw, one of these saws, a short D handle shovel, and a Pulaski (no axe) in the bed with my winch and lots of recovery gear. The little saw gets used more than anything for moving blown down trees.
     
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  20. May 10, 2016 at 1:20 PM
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    Estwing Campers Axe, short-handled garden shovel, and a Sven saw here. Doesn't take up too much room but have it if I need it.

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