Yep, I only use a double bit for chopping through trunk wood against the grain. The taper just isn't enough for splitting firewood with the grain. And like Sean says, one side is for clean wood and other for dirty. Sometimes after sharpening the dirty side a lot more often, they get a little...
Yeah, I could try Craigslist. But I hate meeting up with some junky in a grocery store parking lot to buy something that is probably stolen and worrying about getting robbed the whole time. Might try the pawn shops first.
I am getting ready to go spend a week working on a FS trail crew in the Goat Rocks wilderness, and am looking for a nice old double bit axe to take with me. Since I'll be the odd-man out without a saw partner to work a crosscut with, I'll be using an axe to chop logs out of the trail. But last...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.