Splitting Axe/Maul
The wide wedge and heavy weight of a splitting axe easily separates wood along the grain. For crosscutting wood, such as felling a tree, use a narrow-headed felling axe.
Prepare Before Use
Clear your work area of obstacles before using this heavy-weight tool
Check your swing area for ample range of movement
Split wood can be thrown several feet. Remove anything from the area that may be damaged by flying wood.
Keep hands clear of the striking area at all times.
Tool Tips
Aim your blow beyond your anticipated striking point to drive the tip deep into the wood.
The wide wedge and heavy weight of a splitting axe easily separates wood along the grain. For crosscutting wood, such as felling a tree, use a narrow-headed felling axe.
Prepare Before Use
Clear your work area of obstacles before using this heavy-weight tool
Check your swing area for ample range of movement
Split wood can be thrown several feet. Remove anything from the area that may be damaged by flying wood.
Keep hands clear of the striking area at all times.
Tool Tips
Aim your blow beyond your anticipated striking point to drive the tip deep into the wood.
The wide wedge and heavy weight of a splitting axe easily separates wood along the grain. For crosscutting wood, such as felling a tree, use a narrow-headed felling axe.
Prepare Before Use
Clear your work area of obstacles before using this heavy-weight tool
Check your swing area for ample range of movement
Split wood can be thrown several feet. Remove anything from the area that may be damaged by flying wood.
Keep hands clear of the striking area at all times.
Tool Tips
Aim your blow beyond your anticipated striking point to drive the tip deep into the wood.
Tool Maintenance & Repair
Sharpen an Axe
Lock your tool into a vice or clamp to a table.
Mark the cutting edge with a sharpie.
Push the file toward the cutting edge until all markings are removed.
Repeat on the opposite side of the cutting edge.