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I got a ton of 36"+ rounds and have been using wedges and hammers. I think I'm going to go after the Fiskars X27 and see what kind of damage it could do. Lots of knots. Thanks for posting, especially on my birthday. I'm 72 years old and do it mainly to keep outside and the old lady off of my back.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Get after it! I have a gas splitter now, but if I break up large rounds by hand, I use the 12lb triangle first, the do the secondary splits with the x27.

@AaronTheViking250

2 жыл бұрын

friskers are worth it because they are balanced nicely got a great weight great lengths. they keep a great profile and edge to them and they cut or spilt cleanly

@michaelkulman7095

6 күн бұрын

Better to split wood than to split up?

Before commercial versions I once thought of cutting the head off of that wedge one and welding it to handle like a spear and using my fence post pounder on it which I already owned anyway along with the heavily advertised big wedge splitter which I found rather fatiguing and I owned the regular normal type of splitter like you have and several axes already so I felt I'd not lose much with the experiment. I had options. I never did though cut and weld it up and now I see commercial versions if this set up... In retrospect, I wish I had bought the Fiskars instead of the big red wedge type/Monster maul type... Its just an opinion... I had a sledgehammer, the typical splitter, and wedges for what the Fiskars couldn't handle. The axes I had were more of the chopping kind/shape so either finding an old splitting kind or the Fiskars is something I wish I had done before buying the Monster Maul type and the regular splitter. So...some factors people should consider... Its just an opinion and some musings...

Everytime you swung that triangle thing i could feel the shockwave go up my arms kind of like watching someone get kicked in the balls

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. yeah that 12lb'er is a hoss. Thanks for watching!

@edwardfarmer4230

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Good one

The triangle head one did surprisingly well, but I think the Fiskars is trusty and possibly less fatiguing in the long run.

Thanks for a great review.

Excellent honest review! I've never seen mauls like that triangle one. If you did a test like "how much wood I can split in a day", Fiskars would win.

Hell ya! Looks like a good old time there! Happy swinging lol I love my 8lb woodings verona maul that baby cruises through anything lol

Nice comparison. I thought the heavier axe would have been a bit easier but was surprised how it bounced off the round. At this stage in life, I prefer the lighter weight Fiskars. I sure do remember having that kind of energy but for now, I'll have to settle for watching and helping stack the cut pieces (smile). Enjoyed a full-watch and appreciate you making this video. Have a fine upcoming weekend.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! Have a great day

A friend of mine used to have one of those triangle things, I think it was called a Monster Maul. I tried it once but didn't think it was any better than the 8 lb splitting maul I liked to use. I heated my house and shop with wood for years, burned whatever kind of wood that was handy. In my younger days I could split nice straight grained wood faster with the 8 pound maul than the gas powered wood splitter, stuff like red oak, ash, hickory or birch. Stringy wood like elm, cotton wood or box elder I wouldn't even try to split by hand. These days a couple pickup loads for my shop furnace is about all my back can handle.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

From here on out, I think I'll go after bigger rounds with the 12lb and do the rest with the fiskars. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

Great video. I was looking for a video of someone using the triangle maul, to show my son which one I grew up using. I remember there was no log to big for that monster and a sledgehammer to assist on a long day of splitting lol.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found my video. The monster maul is a hoss. Thanks for watching!

I have the Fiskars Splitting Axe as well as the Fiskars 8lb Maul. With the heavier axes, I feel like the splitting log needs to be lower allowing the weight to reach a faster speed. I tend to use the splitting axe unless I know I need more power. Then the splitting maul and sledge hammer combo come out hahahaha.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

A few have commented the same. Maybe I'll do an update video with different techniques to see if it's any better. Thanks for watching and for leaving the comment!

i have a 28 inch friskers spilter an chopper axe. and i love them both they both are 2 pounders and i found i barely have to power swing them. start from the corners and work your way in

Yes, oak splits WAY better than pine! Lol. Also, why hit it in the middle? If you hit it near the edge, it usually will get into the wood Instead of bouncing off! 😲👍

@WoodsTreeFarm

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

In the end it was a split decision!

Just picked up one of those cheese wedge 12lb splitters and my experience is the same. It utterly explodes wood. I was using an 8lb maul with a wood grenade all day and some red maple rounds (about 2.5-3’ across) just wouldn’t split. The cheese wedge blew them up. I will keep it in my truck always.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I hardly use the 8lb any more. Now its all 12lb and then the fiskars for smaller stuff or for breaking up half rounds. Thanks for watching!

Thank you. The triangle maul was less swings but I imagine the feedback when you bounce was a lot more. If I'm chopping for hours, I'll probably use a lighter splitter like the x25/27.

@WoodsTreeFarm

Жыл бұрын

agree

I think I'll go for the fiskars thanks for video

I have one that is a combination of two of those, and it works pretty well. For big pieces, I use a steel wedge and sledgehammer to split in half, and then use the axe from there. Or just use the log-splitter LOL

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Im stockpiling rounds and will rent a splitter again, but wanted to do this video just because I was curious. If I find myself with energy to burn and nothing else to do I'll come out and crack a few logs 😄

Your triangle maul is called a Monster Maul I grew up with that thing. I always liked it better than the traditional maul.

Fiskars X27. Made in Finland 🇫🇮. I love mine.

I have a similar large maule like you have one thing that I did to modify it a little is put a small piece of angle iron on the pointed side down the handle I welded it then I kind of rounded it off a little bit to make it more comfortable that way it keeps it from rotating when you swing

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea. Thanks for sharing

Love your videos, 🇨🇮🇨🇮

Triangle or monster maul to halve or quarter big rounds. Fiskars to break it down further and as an all purpose axe. If you only want to buy one, buy the Fiskars. That monster maul is great for big rounds but it will kill you swinging it all day. No longer have a wood burner in the barn due to insurance. Only wood we cut now goes for bon fires / camp fires / warming stations. It is a blessing to not have to cut wood all winter.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm thinking too. We have this huge fire pit so I don't really need to break everything down into normal size pieces anyway, so I'll just just it all up with the monster maul

My dad has a Monster Maul I used as a kid. I think it would be a better tool if it wasn't just a tubular handle. It was hard to know where the maul was by the grip. I might go visit my Dad and see if he will let me take it off his hands. He will probably just tell me to go use it on his rounds.

Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland, the husquavarna 2800s is a great splitting axe, I split my rounds,on concrete inside of s truck tyre rim, with the tyre wall removed, you can use 3 tyres stacked on top of each other, great way of splitting rounds,🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Thanks for the tips

Great video on the differences in axes. Looks like the weather is warming up there for you guys. We are having all kinds of weather here in Ohio. Keep up the good work!

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

It was really mild when I shot this a couple weeks ago. Colder now. Thanks for the comment. Appreciate you watching.

Well, I'm not a maul man. I have had a 6lb Mint Craft Pro maul, that I've had for years. I only use it as a sledgehammer to pound steel wedges if I get a massive size round, once in a blue moon. I use single and double bit axes for small to medium size rounds, 3 1/2 - 5lb axe heads. for more difficult, knotty and gnarly balsam fir I prefer my Fiskars X27. For straight grain my Husqvarna S2800 is very nice with a 5lb head and shorter 27 1/2'' inch handle. The Fiskars X27 has a 4 1/4lb head with 36'' inch handle. These are modern splitting axes, a hybrid between a felling axe and a maul. A happy medium, in my opinion. I don't like the weight of mauls. Even 6lbs is very heavy, cumbersome a awkward to swing. Have you ever tried the Fiskars Iso Core 8lb maul for curiosity?

Don’t mean to be snarky but if you don’t know how nicely red oak splits then you can’t know very much. That aside, it would all be easier to split with proper technique. Lastly, all mauls are absolutely not the same. Lol. I have a line up of splitting tools, including an x27 and the 12lbs mini monster maul (that’s what it’s called). A monster maul is 16lbs. I’ve also seen and experienced a 30lbs maul, which was home made. Bottom line though is that each tool has its purpose. I don’t use my mini maul very much but am happy to have it when it’s needed. My suggestion is that you learn how to swing an axe/maul, where to hit the round, how to determine the best height of your stump, and how to drop your body weight into the swing so the primary power comes from your thighs and glutes rather than your shoulders, back, and arms. Best of luck.

The triangle is a Sotz monster maul. I have one I prefer it to the 8lb maul. I tried a fiskars once and thought it was useless.

I usually see the triangle head maul referred to as a Monster maul. It might have been marketed that way at one point.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard it called that too!

Back when I was your age, I used mostly a 10 pound mall. 30 years later I sit on a short round and pull down on the lever.

x27 for life, it's so well designed. i split all my wood on the ground so i get extra swing velocity. im surprised hardwood splits easier then the soft, wonder y?also you're technique is great

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

I do like the x27. It rips right through pretty much anything up to about 12 inches or so, then it seems to struggle and I use the bigger triangle maul to bust up the big blocks. The pine grain tends to twist and it generally has more knots throughout the truck, so I think that's what makes it more difficult to split.Thanks for watching!

@shermanhofacker4428

3 жыл бұрын

Red oak is one of the easiest to split woods there is. Pine wood fibers compress and absorb instead of transmit splitting forces. Both are so easily split it's no test at all of how well the tools perform.

I've been using a Sotz Monster Maul (12 lb. head and 3 lb. handle) since I was in high school (I'm 63) and put up about 15 cords or so a year. It is similar to the orange triangle one he used. Slightly bigger but they did make a Lady Maul with an 8 lb. head. Technique has a lot to do with it. I swing from beside me and up over my head. Momentum and the weight do most of the work. That and hitting the same mark/line is important. I have an ax like the Fiskars (generic Husky version). It works well for the smaller stuff but for big logs I use the Sotz. They used to make them near me in Columbia Station, Ohio but unfortunately they're out of business. I still see them on Ebay though.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment 👍. I might have to do an update video with different techniques and see if there's a difference. Have a great day!

@jdbenja

3 жыл бұрын

@@WoodsTreeFarm your “centerline” linear down-stroke swing is very good. However, lots of energy wasted by lifting the maul with both hands at the end of the handle. Especially for the Monster maul (but applicable for all), hoist it up with your dominant hand near the head with dominant hand doing most of the lifting. Almost like a shotput, just push the head straight up above your head. Then, slide your “lifting hand” down the handle to meet you non-dominant at the end of the handle during the down-stroke. My Monster maul is the 16# version. I’ve read they made 20 pounders! They are highly effective but it can wear your ass out in a hurry. The Fiskars X27 complements the Monster nicely - each has it specialty.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

@@jdbenja You're exactly right. I actually got schooled on my swing technique shortly after this video published and did a follow-up video, here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lH2fqsqCmcKZfKw.html Thanks for watching and taking a minute to comment. Hope to see you around the channel again soon.

Being somewhat disabled I have to consider which will not fatigue me as much. I usually use wedges and a 3lb. framing sledge and split logs as large as 36 inches across. I did have a log splitter but lifting logs on it was more tiring than splitting them. I need to see.about getting either a Fiskars or.Husqvarna splitting axe as it seems they are lighter and don't need to be swung as hard either. I.usually get locust, oak, maple, cherry, and ash to split.

Hi Phil reminds me of my old days of splitting.I did it for many many years got older and smarter and bought a log splitter. (LOL )

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Gas splitter is the way to go. Thanks for watching!

@vljYWOK

3 жыл бұрын

I have a gas splitter, haven't used it in years. I prefer an axe, a 8 lb maul, and a 12 lb maul with wedges. Why? Because I've been splitting logs that are 36 in diameter, cotton wood and oak. I hurt myself more moving the wood than swinging at it.

I use the Friskars 8lb maul to reduce the huge oak,ash and cherry rounds to a manageable size for feeding the hydraulic splitter.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

sounds good. i've heard good things about those fiskars 8lbs. I haven't used it though.

I have a 5 ton hydraulic splitter and found that it would not split chinese elm as it would just dint it and ground to a halt. I just recently bought a fiskars x 25 and am splitting the elm with one strike. So far I am very impressed with the fiskars but time will tell. I am 75 so need all the help I can get . I try and work smarter not harder.

Yeah, my experience is to go when the the lightest tool that gets it done. The Fiskars might struggle somewhat on the first split, but you'll slab off wood afterwards a lot easier. Maybe use the Monster Maul to split in half, then finish up with the axe?

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lighter one for the win. I do like swinging the monster maul every once in a while though!

So I just ordered a 36 X27 from Amazon, now I can't wait to try it out.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! good luck with it!

@grahamemmett

3 жыл бұрын

It is the boss at splitting wood

Why didn't you fill the transport box and the front bucket?

The top of the round,should be level with your kneecap, to get max swing energy, also try forst cut on the edge of round, 50/50

When i was a kid, dad bought me a monster maul because i would over swing and break the maul handles. Problem solved. And boy that thing would just explode a big round.

The 12# triangle is called a ladies monster mall. The regular Monster Mall is 16#. I have the 12# anc have used the 16# which is a monster to swing but will split wood.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

wow. I couldn't imagine using anything bigger than the 12lb'er. Thanks for watching!

You need to hold the maul with one hand at the bottom and one at the top and let your hand slide down the handle as it comes down.

I don’t think you’re splitting right, that maul should go through in one hit, whenever it bounced,it was really because it was turned sideways too much

@brianstrange7942

2 жыл бұрын

And he is hitting the middle of the log! Why? That's the hardest place to hit it...as far as it splitting! 😲

Might be Annawan, Illinois, Brave Industries was there at one time.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah maybe. I've found this same design under several different labels. You can get truper brand on Amazon now.

12 lb triangle for B.I.G rounds not axe size splits

I would like the x27. I like a 6inch block to put the wood on

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea. I think a having the log little lower would make for a more efficient swing

If you are splitting s lot of wood, the fiskers x27, is d only wsy to go, has wsy more swi g speed,which equals more splitting energy🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

That cheese wedge has a round handle? That is a fail.

Monster maul for the win! What do y'all think? He needs to sharpen up his 8lb so it sticks?

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

I do like that monster maul and use it all the time now. I'll try to sharpen up the other maul and see how it does! Thanks

Second what everyone else has already commented. The monster maul is what I used when I heated 100% wood. The ladies model I dont think I ever used. I tried a bunch of other ones and the monster maul ruled. I could split a 3’ piece of locust 1 swing. I used it enough the head broke off. I tried putting a piece of round bar stock inside the handle and welding it up but it just became too heavy at that point. My main thin about the ax head models is they got buried in the wood and were a pain to get out. Today Id go buy a wood splitter. 😂

@brianbeard3014

Жыл бұрын

Let me second again what someone else said with the ladies maul put the wood on the ground.

get more velocity without setting on chopping block... also, need to slide hands together as you swing down... Red oak splits easy no matter what.

I tend to prefer the lighter Fiskars ax. For the extra speed on the swing, and being easier to split large loads for longer. Taller and more powerful men may think differently.

The problem with the 12 lb is you would not use it all day,as you would be floored, fiskers x27 can be used all day and no body effects, fiskers all d way, every day,🇮🇪🇮🇪

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. definitely not an all day banger.

Buddy swings like my step daughter

I got a Fiskars a few years ago and l love it. I never use an 8lb maul anymore. Plus lifetime warranty with the Fiskars. It is light enough to swing for hours. I swing off my shoulder so I think I get a better head speed. If you do try to swing off your shoulder be aware that your foot is forward and a mis-strike will land near your foot or shin.

@isanynameavailable6

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I could never go back to using a traditional splitting axe or maul. I split a lot of wood and in five years I’ve broken three x27’s but they replaced them all no questions asked. The efficiency of the x27 can’t be overstated, no comparison to any conventional maul or axe I’ve ever used.

@bibigreen6533

Жыл бұрын

@@isanynameavailable6 god damn breaking 3 is terrible... any specific reason?

@isanynameavailable6

Жыл бұрын

@@bibigreen6533 I think using them in -20 to -30 is hard on them, they all broke when it was very cold. Also don’t use the flat side of the x27 as a hammer, I seen my cousin break his using the flat side to break lose wood that was frozen in the ground but it was really cold out that day too.

@bibigreen6533

Жыл бұрын

@@isanynameavailable6 Aw man, that's good to know. I'm up in Canada where it gets down to -40 at times...

@isanynameavailable6

Жыл бұрын

@@bibigreen6533 Canada eh? Minnesota here, very similar temps. It’s a good tool, I couldn’t go back to using a maul

It's straight up that cheap all steal triangular mall does the best spitting, don't waste your money on top name gadgets that old mails been around for 100 years and is still hard to beat.

I've always liked the lighter weight double bit axes for splitting. Call me a sissy for being 6'4" and 225lbs, and able to dead lift 500+lbs, but I like splitting with speed!

The triangle one works best

🤝👍👍👍

If you need to split bunch of wood x27 is way to go..workin with 12lb maul for 2,3hours can fuck up your back and overall make u teribly tired and possibly injured..

Fiskers1st monster maul sec

Дуже цікаве відео про колуни, але я погано знаю англійську мову, на жаль...

Fiskers

You made me tired watching you splitting that wood.

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. And I didn't even split that much.

gas powered wood splitter works best

@WoodsTreeFarm

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Im stockpiling rounds and will be renting a splitter again soon. Thanks for watching! Have a great day

You getting to old for that get a woodsplitter at Home Depot

@WoodsTreeFarm

Жыл бұрын

haha. I agree. Since I made this video I've already moved up from a Champion splitter from home depot to a commercial splitter made by Wolfe Ridge. I show that in use on my other channel at @flat creek outdoors

Throw the mauls away, fiskars is the way to go.

@WoodsTreeFarm

3 жыл бұрын

I like that one too, but it won't bust up big rounds unless you just chip away from the outside.

HAHAHAHA, USE THE FISKARS AND GO AROUND THE OUTSIDE EDGE. A LOT EASIER.