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Old 07-03-2007, 08:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Newbie questions <grin>

Okay folks, go ahead and chuckle! What is a good to best axe and shovel to get? Any brand in particular you suggest I get? As for the hi-lift, I guess that is the concensus around here...
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Old 07-03-2007, 08:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Axe: Gerber or Fiskars are good-small and efective.
Shovel: I like true temper-gerber and glock both make resonable a folding type. Oh yeah, welcome to the mod madness!
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Old 07-03-2007, 08:48 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Axe: Gerber or Fiskars are good-small and efective.
Shovel: I like true temper-gerber and glock both make resonable a folding type. Oh yeah, welcome to the mod madness!
Thanks for the info, I'll go check it out in a bit! I thought there were some kind of axe & shovel made souly for wheeling but I guess not.

I've not moded much yet, but I will soon, thanks!
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Re: Newbie questions <grin>

Friskars and Gerber are both good. You want chips flying when you're taking down a tree but if you haven't used an axe before, be very careful because you can take down your own leg.

My favorite shovel features a short handle, T-handle yoke grip and a sharp point (as opposed to a squared off point). There are lots of those on the market. Something that can move dirt and rocks. The grip provides added leverage.
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Friskars and Gerber are both good. You want chips flying when you're taking down a tree but if you haven't used an axe before, be very careful because you can take down your own leg.

My favorite shovel features a short handle, T-handle yoke grip and a sharp point (as opposed to a squared off point). There are lots of those on the market. Something that can move dirt and rocks. The grip provides added leverage.
I've never really used an axe so I will be practicing at my in-laws because they have loads of trees to chop down.

I never thought about the shovel much, but will take your consideration when looking for one, thanks!
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Old 07-03-2007, 10:12 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Bah! Now I need help finding the right Hi-Lift! I'm raising my rig w/ 3" OME, which hi-lift do I need? 42", 48", or 60"?!
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48" lift should be more than plenty! And I agree with the Gerber's axes they are quality, and have already saved me once on the trail.
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48" lift should be more than plenty! And I agree with the Gerber's axes they are quality, and have already saved me once on the trail.
Okay that is what I thinking of getting. I keep measuring my tape measure on the floor and can't decide on 42 or 48 lol.

I think I'll get a fiskar axe and a gerber shovel. Thanks for all the great info everyone!
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Re: Newbie questions <grin>

Shovel: Small True-temper with a grip handel

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