Threw some chunks out of that maple! The bucking is my favorite part. Limbing is fun no doubt, but my favorite is watching a big tree get turned into firewood one swing at a time. Makes me happy to see that tassie being used sir!
Mr. V....it really does pop chips out well, you did great on the grind and handle work. I can tear up an anvil and this rig is holding nicely under my testing...
I agree Mr. Kurt, it is tough, I have not tried our species of gum however. Watching you chop all those gums has me thinking of trying a few...we will see....
My take.. 1 you make it look easy. 2 I love how well the microphone picks up the sound. 3 awesome the chunks of wood flying towards the camera, you're moving some wood. 4. That's not first date wood🙂. 5 someday I hope to have the time to do the cord wood challenge.
Mr. Eric it is not easy, but extremely fun! You can do the cordwood challenge now! As young as you are you will catch me within the month. Thank you for your encouragement...
I think the toughest wood in the world is in Australia. Working with and on STIHL chainsaws, many parts over the years were developed specifically for that region. Those facts speak volumns...thank you Mr. Oz....
Mr. Chimmy, I personally don't know if it is the grind Matt put on the axe or the nature of the Tazmanian pattern, this combination is brutal, if only I had the horsepower to run it...I admire those Timbersports athletes...
How to you like that handle style? I tend to hold really low on the knob, so straight handles absolutely tear up my palms with blisters. That’s a really big axe. You’re doing great!
Hi Codi, interestingly this handle is set up just like my purpose-built Plumb falling axe. 28" straight handle. Mr. V, (Matt) crafted this one from a manufactured handle, but it has several custom mods such as flats in various places that help with direction and control on impact, such as with the "flick" method used by many axemen while splitting wood. I use the method while felling and bucking in the event of a deflection or a miss to turn the cutting edge to prevent personal injury or damage to the cutting edge. Straight handles with no fawns foot or stop take some getting used to but it is quite possible to even develope a preference for them. Thank you Codi...
More great axe work Mr. Brian! Tough wood. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Mr. Brett, it got hot on me again, it cooling back down with a front....
Threw some chunks out of that maple! The bucking is my favorite part. Limbing is fun no doubt, but my favorite is watching a big tree get turned into firewood one swing at a time. Makes me happy to see that tassie being used sir!
Mr. V....it really does pop chips out well, you did great on the grind and handle work. I can tear up an anvil and this rig is holding nicely under my testing...
Thank you for your videos.
Thank you Jensen..
Good job Brian! As Axes of Aus said, that's some pretty tough timber!
I agree Mr. Kurt, it is tough, I have not tried our species of gum however. Watching you chop all those gums has me thinking of trying a few...we will see....
My take.. 1 you make it look easy. 2 I love how well the microphone picks up the sound. 3 awesome the chunks of wood flying towards the camera, you're moving some wood. 4. That's not first date wood🙂. 5 someday I hope to have the time to do the cord wood challenge.
Mr. Eric it is not easy, but extremely fun! You can do the cordwood challenge now! As young as you are you will catch me within the month. Thank you for your encouragement...
That maple reminds me of some Australian timber, seems very tough. Nice work with the Kelly :)
I think the toughest wood in the world is in Australia. Working with and on STIHL chainsaws, many parts over the years were developed specifically for that region. Those facts speak volumns...thank you Mr. Oz....
I don't know anything about rock maple but it looks like some hard wood. That dandenong definitely made those chips leave in a hurry!
Mr. Chimmy, I personally don't know if it is the grind Matt put on the axe or the nature of the Tazmanian pattern, this combination is brutal, if only I had the horsepower to run it...I admire those Timbersports athletes...
How to you like that handle style? I tend to hold really low on the knob, so straight handles absolutely tear up my palms with blisters. That’s a really big axe. You’re doing great!
Hi Codi, interestingly this handle is set up just like my purpose-built Plumb falling axe. 28" straight handle. Mr. V, (Matt) crafted this one from a manufactured handle, but it has several custom mods such as flats in various places that help with direction and control on impact, such as with the "flick" method used by many axemen while splitting wood. I use the method while felling and bucking in the event of a deflection or a miss to turn the cutting edge to prevent personal injury or damage to the cutting edge. Straight handles with no fawns foot or stop take some getting used to but it is quite possible to even develope a preference for them. Thank you Codi...