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@EdbbieRosado

Жыл бұрын

Why not the Log Splitter?

Only Cody can talk about an axe for almost 10 minutes and never swing the dang thing…🤣

@shanus11

Жыл бұрын

I'm so triggered right now lol

@michaelgill713

Жыл бұрын

@@shanus11 i came here for this comment hes getting long in the tooth get back to content @wranglerstar

@vitogriffin8902

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, he can also swing it for almost 10 hours without saying a word.

@the88tlc

Жыл бұрын

@@vitogriffin8902 doubt it

@rockzalt

Жыл бұрын

The gift of gab is like having a superpower and never being quite sure how to use it.

My favorite part of the video was when Cody said “It’s splittin’ time!”

@SirHenry98

Жыл бұрын

And then splitted all over the place.

@TheUberKevlar

Жыл бұрын

Never expected to see Morbius memers in the Wrangestar comments section. 🤣

The neckerchief: - You're hiding a new neck tattoo - Mrs W is leaving a lot of hickeys - Howdy Doody hero worship - Trolling the community I'm just giving you a little grief, man. 🤠

@luckymeziere3675

Жыл бұрын

I think it is definitely a neck tattoo

@mattbendzinski4945

Жыл бұрын

Yep I wondering about that too.....

@mikerayle6103

Жыл бұрын

Forgive me as I'm not trying to sway anyone from doing what they want but that neckerchief in the wrong situation is a very handy handle to choke you. I don't think you put yourself into those situations. And the chances of it happening are slim to none but Id always feel vulnerable with something tied around my neck.

@julianpfaff7373

Жыл бұрын

@@mikerayle6103 Makes sense, but I really don‘t envy you if you have to think about these things regularly.

@ridgerunner106

Жыл бұрын

@@mikerayle6103 not if tied correctly. Comes right off when pulled from any angle. You yourself must tie it on with a knot?

Cody, East Coast folks, including myself, are currently raking 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 from their lawns 😆😆😆😉.

@jeffhuntley2921

Жыл бұрын

Hello from NH!

@Boe951

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Pennsylvania here got leaves for days

The first thing I remember about using a wood splitter was from my grandfather who used to say - never leave the ax resting on the ground or leaning up against a tree, always have it chopped into a block of wood - why- because if you leave it resting somewhere you will wet the bed at night.

@bubbaray575

Жыл бұрын

We love that sage advice that only comes from Grandfathers.

@dpresley9799

Жыл бұрын

Your grandpa sounds like a bit of a dbag...lol. JK Jk.

@WATTYATHINK

Жыл бұрын

@@dpresley9799 Point being if the axe was left out and unattended someone could trip over it or fall on it causing injury. Any woodsman treats his axe much like a hunter would treat his gun ...

@bubbaray575

Жыл бұрын

He was.......... I appreciate the comment and I appreciate the kidding. Unfortunately there is a shortage of grandfathers and kidding in the world. How about the trick of asking the kid if they ever saw stars in the daytime. When they say no tell them to look up your sleeve.

@dpresley9799

Жыл бұрын

@@WATTYATHINK I'm just ribbing ya. Totally get it. My grandfather was super specific about putting things back where you found them. As a kid I thought he was a dickhead. As an adult I realize exactly what he meant....lol. Life's too short to spend time looking for things.

6.68 minutes and didn't hit a single bit of wood with the axe.. darn TEASE.

@montanaeaglescout

Жыл бұрын

Almost like he’s doing on purpose to get watch time and $$$

It just makes me happy when people talk about german tools and stuff in a good way, because im from germany

@benx6549

Жыл бұрын

Some beautiful tools from Germany. We appreciate them here in the U.K

I was living in Virginia 10 years ago, winter was coming and I had broken my leg. I had a 3.5 lb axe and split a Truck load of oak and other hard woods from a wheel chair. I'm 6'6 270 and was hitting with every once off force I could from a sitting position...whew lots of fun, you should try it😉😁

I had a giant maple cut down over the summer. Just finished splitting it up last weekend. That single tree gave me over 6 cords of firewood

I have one of these with both the heavy splitting axe head and the standard axe head, the interchangeability and the design where the head can be tightened with screws is awesome. since basically it will never come loose and need repaired. I split a lot of oak, walnut, and maple with it and it has never let me down.

@bradleywesterford3587

Жыл бұрын

how long have you had it and how much wood have you split with it? considering getting one, but have seen some reviews where people had the bolts snap off in the head. seems like it might be a weak point.

@lb6960

8 ай бұрын

Do you use the log splitter or heavy universal axe from helko?

I have a Granfors Bruk splitting axe. I live in the Northeast (where we have real wood) and it works really well. Cody maybe you can do a comparison video between the high tier splitting axes.

We have primarily white oak, red oak, maple and some ash I much prefer the log splitter ( but I’m 65 yrs old) but I have three boys that would sooner hand split it with my splitting axes I always went by the motto “ work smarter not harder” here in PA.

I have a maul, but after buying it I had to re-profile it so I could deal with white & red oak, maple and other hardwoods out here on the east coast. The btu's out of the hardwoods that grow all around here are a blessing with the price of oil this winter.

@patrickbass3118

Жыл бұрын

Black locust grows like dandelions around here and it's some of the best firewood in my opinion

I'd love to see that rescued, sunken axe if you ever get a chance to show her off - thanks :)

Cody…. Advert opportunity missed! Should have put some Loctite on those axe head screws….! Everyone’s a winner! 😀

I like splitting axes for small rounds and such but living on the east coast with large hardwoods I could never be without my splitting maul. I have tried multiple splitting axes and they all get stuck and I end up spending more time freeing the axe than splitting wood. My maul never gets stuck haha. But if I was splitting soft woods 100% I bet the splitting axe would be perfect especially out west. I still keep mine around and bust a few "easy" pieces with them cuz I enjoy the swing and I just love axes haha.

That may work well on your softwoods but I don't think it'd last with our hard woods

I’m thinking of getting into this brand of axe and this is my favorite channel to come to to learn about this stuff

I love the way that axe looks. I've never had a splitting axe but used a maul all the time

When I lived in the rockies of Colorado I heated 100% with wood and only had aspen and pine no hardwood anywhere close. That was normal around there. Now that I moved to indiana and also heat 100% with wood I have all hardwood it's all about location. I understand your pine situation

@anthonyseidita919

Жыл бұрын

I’m heating with aspen right now, I got about a cord and a half I’m using before it gets really cold. I got to say aspen burns really clean. I check my chimney every week and barely any buildup since I’ve been burning this aspen. I’m impressed with it.

You need to bring back the filsons and flannels and keep the hanky in back pocket

I see you noticed that us East Coast men have harder wood!

Gotta love wranglerstar 7 minutes talking 1 minute working and and 2 minutes talking about the past 🤣

for more splitting tips check out Bucking Billy Ray. he also actually swings the axes lol

Haha good to see another axe video from you mate you kept me hanging that whole time waiting for a swing!!!! I like the comment about burning what you have the reason we have so many axe patterns world wide is due to the fact that axes are geographic, a specific pattern for a specific type of wood looking forward to seeing this thing in action.

I like the rib bone curved handle. Makes sense on a splitter!!!

You should try out a Fiskars X27 splitting axe from Finland (life time warranty) 👍

Salesmanship talak😅

I’ve only ever burn red and white oak in wood stove but it’s what I got

My bell was off, but, now it is back on. I'm glad so I can get your upload notifications. Love to all.

My splitting axe is a 8 inch plumb felling head fitted to a double bit handle. Giving it a longer and straight profile that gives a more accurate and controlled swing into a vertical swing. The leverage gives a much harder hit at waist level then a curved handle. Stay frosty sir.

Somewhat unrelated to this video…but have you looked into Chris Reeve knives? I feel like they would be a perfect fit for you. Their machining is on a level that nobody else in the industry can match. Not to mention they’re made in Idaho. Pick up an Umnumzaan, they cost just a little more than your shirt 😂

we actually have a lot of poplar trees here (12btu) ... aka GOPHER wood... go-PH-er some wood. I like it in fall and spring when you don't want to sweat every one out of the house, but don't want to turn on the furnace either.

May have to pick one up! I plan on getting a wood stove for my home.

you can see how well it works by the way that it does

With all love and respect for my man Wranglerstar.. and It is ME not you because you have convinced, taught, coerced me on many of topic... in a humble way.. but why does the word "snake oil" always come to mind when I listen to you...hahaha... That's a reflection on ME... your content is bomb and passionate.

I like it man, looks like a solid design, like to try one out.

is that the "heavy universal axe" then? Amazon images don't quite match up with what they call their "splitting axe"

Wow that is one unusual splitting axe!

Is yours the universal axe or the log splitter. On the Amazon link it seems the log splitter and the one you have are different heads.

Hi Cody, love your vids! I was wondering if you could do a review on the Adler Rheinland hatchet or any of the Adler lineup for that matter. I picked one up recently for a great deal but I don't really see many reviews or atleast videos on them. The one I got seems good quality but i haven't decided if I should keep it or return it.

That Helko Werk does work it’s a beast! Finish on the handle is trash but just redo it and your good to go!!

I thought the point of not burning Conifer trees like pines, was because of the creosote that builds up from burning their sap. Then the creosote can catch your chimney on fire.

@jeffdillon1972

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a problem for sure (SC Alaska here stuck with Sitka Spruce for 80% of our firewood) so proper cleaning of your stove pipe is critical. Don't skimp on the maintenance!

@joshuamason1867

Жыл бұрын

If your stove is really efficient and burns all the gases, creosote is less of an issue. At least that is what another KZreadr who modified his stove said.

@BlackHoleForge

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuamason1867 did he modify the stove be a forced air, or maybe a rocket stove type? Could you let me know their name so I can do some research? Thanks

@joshuamason1867

Жыл бұрын

@@BlackHoleForge the channel is Double M Innovations. The way he explained it is that it works similar to a rocket stove. He said it needs to be stoked more often then normal because you can't restrict the airflow without defeating what your trying to accomplish.

@joshuamason1867

Жыл бұрын

He mentions that he burns a lot of pine too

Does the arch in the handle also ad lag to the swing and create more power? Much like how a golf club works or jai alai wicker cesta ?

When did you west coast fellas start dressing like you are in a 1950's black & white western?

@wranglerstar

Жыл бұрын

And this is important to you for what reason?

@ericrominger8710

Жыл бұрын

@@wranglerstar Just diggin on your duds Cody.

@wranglerstar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric,

That’s the dream to live out on a homestead like that

Very nice looking and functional design.

I liked the video, my teenage son wanted to see the big maul in use :)

I have a Fiskars splitting maul. I know you are not a fan of the non-replacable plastic handle, but its extremely tough... The head design, however, is questionable. Its highly effective at splitting, and I love it.. however, because of its concave profile, it seems to catch the wood halfway in while splitting and will twist the head and handle and will sometimes wrench your wrist. Has anyone else experienced this? What would you recommend in the sub-$100 splitting axe/maul price range?

@joeellestad8912

Жыл бұрын

Haven't experienced any twisting but it's hard to get a comparable splitting axe for the price. I've ran mine over with a skid steer and showed no signs of damage. Can leave outside for years without water and the elements destroying the handle.

Down in my neck of the woods we use coastal oak redwood and madrone.

Hickory makes good firewood too. Sometimes you can see sparks come off of it from a chainsaw. Tough stuff, Very hard and dense.

Always wrap wire around your axe handle head under the heel of your blade

I like that. I'm going to have to get one. My wife will not like the price, but it looks like it works great.

I bought this axe a month ago and used it for 8 hours. The end of the handle started to split and only got worse. I think the problem is that a hole is drilled too close to the end. the handle should extend beyond the metal sheath and be banded. I sent mine back. So disappointed because this is a piece of artwork.

You could split that Left coast soft wood with a butter knife! 😂 East Coast wood all the way!

Believe it or not, THREE Gransfors Bruks Large splitting ax heads have come off. They don’t even replace them for me anymore. Bad ax.

5:13 very interesting is that the torah (i guess its the old testament?) brings that up as an example of killing someone by mistake

Thank you for all your hard work! Truly man I learn so much from you! Much love from va

"those germans are pretty clever... it wouldn't surprise me!" this is exactly how i feel whenever I'm futzing around with German engineering. Everything has a particular way of being done/undone so it remains PERFECT every time. So if it isn't immediately obvious, just go find instructions the before you break something. They don't really do coincidences. It's either simple or deliberate.

Never used a splitting axe. We use splitting mails, known among NC country folk as a go-devil. No idea how it got it's name, but back in the day I split a lot of nice red oak Sith one. Nothing like "bustin wood" with nice seasoned, straight grain red oak. But those knots and crotch pieces can whip a man!

@bigtrout

Жыл бұрын

Splitting maul, not mail. Darn auto correct

I love burning seasoned honey locust, last forever

Glad I don’t need one anymore but seems to be a very good splinter.

I knew we hadn't seen that ax before that you were using this morning.

wow whole video about an axe and it didnt chop a single piece of wood!

I was hoping you'd make a video about this

Спасибо за вашу работу. У вас очень интересный канал. Привет вам из России!)

Stop talking to much and chop wood already in a time-span montage.

What’s the best wood to burn?

2:12 that's what she said.

This axe review is the most manly thing I've seen all day

It seems very high quality

Try Fiskar, made in finland axes, I had pretty good luck with those

Thanks god bless

Ever hered of cocobolo lol. I use Ponda Rosa pine but our winter's are mild here in UK

Pine is just fine if it’s seasoned

Anytime you mention Henry I just remember "dont take me long to look at something"

Fiskars has a metric series of axes that are faster than your wood processor.

do a video on your full axe collection.

Nice Iron Heart Shirt!

Have you any experience with a super split kinetic splitter?

What's the difference with a chopping axe VS. Splitting axe???

Здравия желаю. Зачетный аппарат!

Can you strike the back of the head with a maul to drive it the rest of the way through the round? Looks like it'd probably be bad for the handle head..

Afternoon Cody!

That ''Maple'' looks *a lot* like Oak, which it is.

Better designs for attaching the head have been LONG overdue!

I prefer Tamarack and Red Fir

You need to try a wood bullet from buckin billy ray!

What a day live stream this morning and an axe video this afternoon.

Collab with Buckin Billy Ray would be Epic

Man that would word very well on rock maple got a lot of that in Maine.

Haha, even the wood on the west cost is soft….love your vids buddy!

@mendonesiac

Жыл бұрын

He's not on the west coast. We have tons of hardwoods here, and he would likely have a pile of oak and madrone.

I have split eastern White & Red oak my entire life. Tough , tough wood to split. Wedges & malls are the norm.

@macmanmcmaster4

Жыл бұрын

Same

@commonsence8223

Жыл бұрын

Red oak is easy!!! White oak forget it.

@AnarchAngel1

Жыл бұрын

I consider Oak one of the easier types of hardwood in my area to split. In my area we have like 90% Red/White Oak, Shagbark Hickory, Black Cherry and several different species of Elm. Then some random others thrown in there like Hackberry and Hawthorn. Cherry splits pretty nicely but Oak is easy compared to Hickory or Elm

@AnarchAngel1

Жыл бұрын

@@commonsence8223 White Oak isn't very hard to split if you use a splitting axe. Wouldn't wanna try it with a maul though

@commonsence8223

Жыл бұрын

@@AnarchAngel1 I had one it was all twisted and tight, I did use a big maul, it took awhile but I got it. White oak is very scarce in my log loads.

Fiskars and Hydraulics here in New England

An East Coast guy would use a butterknife and a hammer to chop wood LOL

Beginning to really like this guy

Nothing better than a gransfors bruks splitting maul.

U should try buckin billy rays wood bullet for kicks and giggles

Hit it hard and often son.T800Aust