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Maintenance How to Polish an Axe Head to a Mirror Finish

How to Polish an Axe Head to a Mirror Finish

December 13, 2022

To polish an axe head, remove rust with a wire brush, then sand the …

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Firewood hydraulic log splitter

How to Use a Log Splitter to Split More Firewood

December 13, 2022

To maximize log splitter efficiency, position the splitter on level ground, prepare logs by …

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Tutorials limbing-a-tree-with-an-axe

How to Fell a Tree in the Direction You Want

December 13, 2022

To fell a tree in the desired direction, assess the tree’s lean and surrounding …

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Tutorials tree felling schematic

How to Notch a Tree with an Axe

December 13, 2022

To notch a tree with an axe, create a horizontal cut at waist height, …

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Axes What Is a Tomahawk? Design Features and Uses

What Is a Tomahawk? Design Features and Uses

December 13, 2022

A tomahawk is a versatile, single-handed axe native to North America, traditionally used by …

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Buyer's Guides Best Axes

14 Best Axes: Our Top Picks [Felling, Splitting, Hatchet]

November 29, 2022

Today’s best axes can be split between Swedish, Finnish, German, and Amercian-made tools. Choosing …

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Axes Axe Brands

18 Best Axe Brands: Ranked

November 28, 2022

Thousands of different axe models are available on the market and at your local …

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Buyer's Guides How to Choose Estwing Axes

6 Best Estwing Axes + Buying Guide

November 22, 2022

Estwing produces a wide variety of smaller axes and hatchets – from their popular …

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Buyer's Guides How to Choose a Gransfors Bruk Axe

8 Best Gransfors Bruk Axes + Buying Guide

November 22, 2022

Gransfors Bruk manufactures premium axes that come with a premium price tag. You may …

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Firewood Evaluation honey locust firewood stacked

Is Honey Locust Firewood Any Good for Burning?

October 17, 2022

Honey locust is great firewood that burns hot, clean, and produces a lot of …

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Firewood Evaluation red oak firewood cord

Is Oak Firewood Any Good for Burning?

October 12, 2022

Oak is one of the best options available for use as firewood because it …

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Firewood Evaluation hemlock firewood

Is Hemlock Firewood Any Good for Burning?

October 12, 2022

Hemlock is a good choice for firewood. Hemlock is a soft wood, like pine …

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Firewood Evaluation willow firewood

Is Willow Firewood Any Good for Burning?

October 12, 2022

Willow is not a good firewood choice because it has a low BTU rating …

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Maintenance an axe and a chainsaw

How to Make an Axe Handle: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 11, 2022

To make an axe handle, select a suitable hardwood like hickory or ash. Trace …

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Axes axe vs machete

Axe vs Machete: Differences Explained

October 11, 2022

Axe and machete serve different purposes: an axe excels in chopping wood and splitting …

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Saws Electric vs Gas Chainsaw

Electric vs Gas Chainsaws: Which is Better for Firewood?

October 11, 2022

Electric chainsaws are quieter, lighter, and require less maintenance, making them ideal for light-duty …

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    • Axes
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        • How to Use an Axe
      • Maintenance
        • Clean Your Axe
        • Sharpen an Axe
      • Axe Brands
      • Choosing an Axe
    • Saws
      • Types of Hand Saws
    • Firewood
      • Firewood Evaluation
      • How to Split Firewood
      • Best Firewood to Burn
      • Best Smelling Firewood
      • How to Stack Firewood
    • Bushcraft
  • Buyer’s Guides
    • Axes
      • Felling Axes
      • Splitting Axes
      • Hunter’s Axes
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      • Throwing Axes
      • Hatchets
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