Axe help

[Fishaholic]

So I been thinking and I need an axe to put in my truck. I plan on using it for cutting wood, clearing small stands of trees and maybe to take care of a few zombies lol.  Would a standard axe be okay? Or would a double headed axe be better? I had an axe with a hard rubber handle and hated it. What kind of wood handle should I get? I dont want to waiste my money again.


thanks
Dj

[KFhunter]

Whats your budget?

Do you want a convex or know how to sharpen one?

[KFhunter]

axes are a lost skill almost, I know a little - enough to know that you aren't going to find a decent axe in a box store.

One of these days I'll pick me up 3 axes, all for different chores   (doesn't count mauls or splitters)

[ICEMAN]

Hit up a few garage sales until you find a good used axe. My truck axes are found this way. I sharpen them nice, sand the handles nice, and then shoot automotive clear coat over the entire surface to protect from rust etc...  Total project under five bucks.

[KFhunter]

http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=352MC

http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=35JC36C

cool little kit they put together http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=KT-CAMP10


This is a nice camp axe, package it with the felling axe and you got a nice set!  http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=JP20HB24C
+  http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=JP40DV36C

[Ridgeratt]

Go find what they call a " Boy's" axe single bit

[KFhunter]

Go find what they call a " Boy's" axe single bit

ya, I was looking at that one too.   this is a nice axe

http://www.counciltool.com/product.asp?pg=product&item=JP22DV28C

[jdb]

Estwing

[KFhunter]

read:


http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/recreational_trails/publications/fs_publications/99232823/toc.cfm

anyone with any axe intrest should have this link bookmarked.

[ICEMAN]

read:


http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/recreational_trails/publications/fs_publications/99232823/toc.cfm

anyone with any axe intrest should have this link bookmarked.

Wow, just wow, a governmental booklet on axes. Nice.... 
 

[predatorpro]

i just go to ace or home depot for axes....

[Smossy]

So I been thinking and I need an axe to put in my truck. I plan on using it for cutting wood, clearing small stands of trees and maybe to take care of a few zombies lol.  Would a standard axe be okay? Or would a double headed axe be better? I had an axe with a hard rubber handle and hated it. What kind of wood handle should I get? I dont want to waiste my money again.


thanks
Dj

NO.
Buy this, you wont be dissapointed. Its what I keep in my truck.
Cold Steel Pipe Hawk.
http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/90PHH/PIPE_HAWK.aspx
Has a hammer back. Gives a good weight balance, Replaceable handle,  Blades super sharp but thin (Never had a problem with it yet). Doesn't work GREAT for splitting wood but works GREAT for trimming tree's Ive chopped through 5 inch thick logs in almost no time. You can stick it in the side of a log and use a rock on the back to split.


you can get it on amazon for $25

[Fishaholic]

read:


http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/recreational_trails/publications/fs_publications/99232823/toc.cfm

anyone with any axe intrest should have this link bookmarked.

Thanks for the link


I have used a boys axe before I want something with a bit bigger bit. I seen an axe that was called a hunters axe. The bit looks like its bigger then the boys axe but it has a shorter handle then a reg axe handle.

[Fishaholic]

Hit up a few garage sales until you find a good used axe. My truck axes are found this way. I sharpen them nice, sand the handles nice, and then shoot automotive clear coat over the entire surface to protect from rust etc...  Total project under five bucks.

Good idea I may start hitting them up. With a cleat coat does it affect the shrinkage of the wood in the handle?

[Fishaholic]

Smossy that woukd be great in a bug out kit. I need something with a heavy bit.