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Month: September 2018

How to Use an Axe: A Guide to Proper and Safe Chopping

September 29, 2019September 19, 2018 by Michael Culligan

How to Use an Ax: A Step-by-Step Guide Having a bad accident with an ax while out in the woods or out in the country, far from medical help, is something that every ax user wants to avoid. Straining your back and taking twice as long because of improper form, poor technique, and a dull … Read more

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