Category: Readers Questions
What Is A Cord Of Wood? Firewood Fundamentals
If you are looking to buy firewood, you may have heard terms such as a ‘cord’ or ‘rick’ of wood being used. Generally firewood isn’t sold…
How To Season Your Logs For Optimum Firewood Efficiency
If you’re lucky enough to live in an area that is warm and dry, and rain is infrequent then an uncovered wood pile is perfectly ok. In…
What Is The Best Axe For Cutting Down Trees?
A Felling axe is specifically designed for cutting down trees. They have broad, razor-sharp cutting edges that cut deep into the fibers…
Is It Better To Oil Or Wax An Axe Handle?
Post Updated: 26 Feb 2023 Oiling your axe handle provides protection from the elements, maintains the appearance of the wood and keeps the wood healthy – but so does a wax finish. So is it better to oil or wax an axe handle? Which one is better for your axe handle, and why choose one…
Cheap vs Expensive Axes – Why Quality Axes Win Every Time
Post Updated: 26 Feb 2023 I’ll start by saying that any axe is what you make it. Like most people, my first axe was a $10 bargain basement tool you’ll find at any hardware store. It was a small hatchet with a plastic molded handle with rubber grip and a not-so-sharp cutting edge. My dad…
Can An Axe Really Be TOO Sharp?
Post Updated: 25 Feb 2023 I felt compelled to write this post because there’s some crazy people out there… and it scares me! Can an axe be too sharp? I’ve heard similar questions being asked on Google: Can a ball be too round? Can a swimming pool be too wet? It’s brilliant! Who types this…
