Choosing a Splitting Maul - Is Bigger Better? Ames True Temper Super Splitter

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11 жыл бұрын

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In this video I compare my trusty 12 pound splitting maul to a new 4 pound ames true temper super splitter maul to determine if weight makes a difference when splitting firewood.
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Ames Super Splitter
Splitting Maul
Splitting Axe
Fiskars Splitting Axe
How to Split wood
Firewood

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@CTSCAPER 4 жыл бұрын

This RazorBack s the closest I could come to the Super Splitter

@reneeandchrisforever 10 жыл бұрын

Great idea using the tire to hold the stack together. Wish I thought of that as a kid spending hours splitting and standing the pieces back up.

@oxman1588 9 жыл бұрын

Hey, I also have the 12 lb splitting maul like you do and while I don't have to split much wood, I would never even think of buying a 4lb splitter like that. But after watching your demonstration, I'm definitely going to have to get one. Thanks for the vid!

@lukegingerich91 9 жыл бұрын

Tire idea is pure genus! that definitely cuts down on time!

@markreep7841 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I've used an 8lb maul, sometimes a 6 for many years. Time to give one of these designs a try

@matthewhowell8287 10 жыл бұрын

I use the smaller maul. Bought it from lowes for like 40 bucks 3 years ago. It works great and makes this chore go much faster.

@ClintsHobbiesDIY 8 жыл бұрын

Great to the point video. Before I bought the Ames TT I had mauls from 6 to 19 pounds. I've splitting my own firewood since 1976 and the Ames TT is the best maul I have. It won't split everything, but it won't wear you out like the heavier mauls do. It's well worth the money. I think I paid $33 at Lowe's.

@duterteistotallycrushing4520 7 жыл бұрын

I actually just bought one of those yesterday and split a little cart full of oak before the rain started. It was a fun axe to use. I'm looking forward to dry weather again so I can split some more.

@Stonewallx39 9 жыл бұрын

I used a splitting axe like that when I went to the outer banks in October a couple years ago. I was splitting on sand (pretty much the only option besides concrete) and I really appreciated the precision of the lighter axe on such an unstable surface. I was pleasantly surprised by how well it did.

@johnsuarez1404 Жыл бұрын

It's good that you found this. Overuse injuries are not fun

@andreashoppe1969 7 жыл бұрын

I love cutting wood, it's so much fun really.

@RAMPHD 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Been swinging an 8lb maul for many years now. Just purchased this one - and the Fiskars Axe - winter is coming and a Pickeroon on the way too. Red Oak taken down last year and splitting season is here - and winter will be eventually be too here in the Northeast! Will report back after getting them.

@phymat1 Жыл бұрын

Been using the Fiskars X27 for the last three years now. Great maul. Light, fast yet incredibly tough.

@MFTRGAMING 8 жыл бұрын

that just looks like the most satisfying thing ever!

@TheArtisticGardener777 2 жыл бұрын

I literally bought that bigger maul from tractor supply years ago and immediately took it back. The “sports car” is definitely the way to go!

@sideshowbilly3755 8 жыл бұрын

Let's come back and revisit this in another 15 years to see if the Ames held up. My $10 says perhaps the maul head will, but you will have undoubtedly gone through a few or several handles though. Anyhow, great video. Thanks for posting.

@paulshepherd9528 3 жыл бұрын

I use the LUMP like your old one myself, as well as a standard splitting maul. I am interested in the design of the new one, and might try that as my alternate. I split a LOT of locust, which often has a complicated grain. Sometimes you need to use overwhelming force to get through where a standard maul sticks a lot. I wonder how cold it was that day in this video... even my oak rarely just pops apart like that. That would be heaven.

@allanwells4886 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I've been using a wooden handled block splitter/maul since 1980 and while it does a good job at 63 years of age I'm "past it"; it's just too tiring. I like the idea of the much lighter true temper axe splitter.

@superpunx3428 6 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a Husky 8lb splitting maul at home depot for $30. I like that it has a rounded sledge on the back for driving wedges so I get 2 tools in one. Fiberglass handle, strike guard and lifetime replacement was good too. Looked into this one as well but reviews were mixed with new owner breakage.