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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:29:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:32:25 AM EDT
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I hear it's also more manly to access the internet on an IBM Selectric rather than on a computer. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:33:50 AM EDT
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Genius.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:36:01 AM EDT
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I have never thought of splitting wood inside a tire, but apparently that's common according to the linked videos. Makes sense, especially in winter when the split wood goes flying into the snow.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:36:29 AM EDT
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eurotrash,,,,,no wonder they're our bitches,,,,,,
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:36:30 AM EDT
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that's badass albeit not $250 worth of badass
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:37:45 AM EDT
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I have never thought of splitting wood inside a tire, but apparently that's common according to the linked videos. Makes sense, especially in winter when the split wood goes flying into the snow. Was just thinking this myself. Keeps you from having to stand the wood back up every time you swing the axe. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:38:17 AM EDT
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That might work well if you are splitting one or two pieces of wood. After that your hands and wrists will be killing you from the jarring movement of the axe. There is no way you could split an entire truck load of firewood like that.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:40:37 AM EDT
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Neat. I like it, but I'm too cheap to pay that for it.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:41:35 AM EDT
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Looks like it could be made from a leaf spring, and I never seen that tire trick either.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:43:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:43:33 AM EDT
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The tire idea is free.
The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:44:09 AM EDT
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That might work well if you are splitting one or two pieces of wood. After that your hands and wrists will be killing you from the jarring movement of the axe. There is no way you could split an entire truck load of firewood like that. Quote HistoryQuoted:
That might work well if you are splitting one or two pieces of wood. After that your hands and wrists will be killing you from the jarring movement of the axe. There is no way you could split an entire truck load of firewood like that. It's sorta addressed in the FAQ: Question 8: Does the axe concentrate a lot of strain on the wrists by constantly levering to the side? Does is strain the arms as much as a traditional axe? Answer: The technique of using the VIPUKIRVES™ is unique, as the grip is loosened when the blade strikes the log. The blade automatically creates a levering movement and detaches chopped wood with more force than the traditional axe. The handle doesn’t jolt in the user’s hands during the hewing. The handle just turns in the user’s hands and the laws of physics work to your advantage. You shouldn’t restrain or force the movement. The VIPUKIRVES™ doesn’t slip upon striking the log because its kinetic energy stops when it hits the wood. Like everyone who has ever chopped firewood knows, a traditional axe jolts occasionally and injure the user’s wrists. This tool was developed to address that disadvantage. I'd give it a try if a friend had one. But I can't justify $250 on a single use tool. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:45:15 AM EDT
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I hear it's also more manly to access the internet on an IBM Selectric rather than on a computer.   
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:50:37 AM EDT
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That would only work with the perfect wood grain and a specific wood at a particular state of dryness. It would also put a lot of stress on your wrist.
I'd like to see a video of someone using that axe on Maple or ash, especially with one knot in the log. Fresh cut. The tire method isn't all that it's cracked up to be, either. I tried that and it only works well under specific circumstances. If you have a log just the right size and it's a variety of wood that splits easily, it works. If not, the tires slip around and the whole thing goes to shit. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:55:15 AM EDT
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I've seen those posted before. Wonder what kind of wood they're splitting? I have a Fiskars splitting axe that works pretty well. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:56:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:57:30 AM EDT
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Might work, would have to try it on several different types of wood. Even though they address the wrist issue, I would still have to try it in person to see if it destroys your wrists after a few logs. They would need to make it cheaper though, $250 is too much.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:59:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have never thought of splitting wood inside a tire, but apparently that's common according to the linked videos. Makes sense, especially in winter when the split wood goes flying into the snow. Do you need snow tires for this in the winter?  |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 5:59:56 AM EDT
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Chopping a cord (or several) is a lot of work. If this makes the job that much easier and avoids having to bust a wedged axe out of a stubborn log,
it's got to be worth it. Not that I chop up much firewood here in Florida. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:00:53 AM EDT
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Lets see them split some oak with that thing.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:04:52 AM EDT
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That would only work with the perfect wood grain and a specific wood at a particular state of dryness. It would also put a lot of stress on your wrist. I'd like to see a video of someone using that axe on Maple or ash, especially with one knot in the log. Fresh cut. The tire method isn't all that it's cracked up to be, either. I tried that and it only works well under specific circumstances. If you have a log just the right size and it's a variety of wood that splits easily, it works. If not, the tires slip around and the whole thing goes to shit. This. I'd like to see some guy lay into a chunk of oak or walnut with that thing. I have serious doubts it'd do anything at all. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:08:46 AM EDT
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has anyone found a cheap Chinese knock off yet ?
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:13:10 AM EDT
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Might work, would have to try it on several different types of wood. Even though they address the wrist issue, I would still have to try it in person to see if it destroys your wrists after a few logs. They would need to make it cheaper though, $250 is too much. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:13:39 AM EDT
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:16:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This. I'd like to see some guy lay into a chunk of oak or walnut with that thing. I have serious doubts it'd do anything at all. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: That would only work with the perfect wood grain and a specific wood at a particular state of dryness. It would also put a lot of stress on your wrist. I'd like to see a video of someone using that axe on Maple or ash, especially with one knot in the log. Fresh cut. The tire method isn't all that it's cracked up to be, either. I tried that and it only works well under specific circumstances. If you have a log just the right size and it's a variety of wood that splits easily, it works. If not, the tires slip around and the whole thing goes to shit. This. I'd like to see some guy lay into a chunk of oak or walnut with that thing. I have serious doubts it'd do anything at all. In Finland I assume they mostly have birch trees and spruce for firewood.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:21:13 AM EDT
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It looks like it would be hell on the wrist. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:22:16 AM EDT
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I've seen those posted before. Wonder what kind of wood they're splitting? I have a Fiskars splitting axe that works pretty well. looks like beech birch |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:22:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: looks like beech Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've seen those posted before. Wonder what kind of wood they're splitting? I have a Fiskars splitting axe that works pretty well. looks like beech |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:23:27 AM EDT
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I've seen those posted before. Wonder what kind of wood they're splitting? I have a Fiskars splitting axe that works pretty well. looks like beech that's what i meant 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:32:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have never thought of splitting wood inside a tire, but apparently that's common according to the linked videos. Makes sense, especially in winter when the split wood goes flying into the snow. using a section of chain link wrapped around the logged connected with a bungee cord does the same and works well too.. i like the tire idea though
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:35:23 AM EDT
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I hear it's also more manly to access the internet on an IBM Selectric rather than on a computer. Working smarter, not harder is for wimps and faggots. 'Murica...fuck yeah! |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:37:55 AM EDT
[#32]
The proper technique for this thing is to loosen your grip when you swing it? What could go wrong?
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:39:02 AM EDT
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does that thing twist the fuck out of your wrist or what?
ETA. Asked and answered |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:41:19 AM EDT
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The idea is actually a great one..$250? No not at all, but a good idea.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:41:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either.  http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMi really want to see her do that naked... not sure why
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:45:58 AM EDT
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We just use hydrolic splitting machined. Screw swinging an axe.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:48:28 AM EDT
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! Thanks, just sprayed my monitor with some of my breakfast when I read this and bust a laugh. 
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:52:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMi really want to see her do that naked... not sure why |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 6:59:48 AM EDT
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I feel like I've seen a wedge that was shaped just like that. One good hit and it rolls.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:09:25 AM EDT
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I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMQuote HistoryQuoted:
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMI'm strangely aroused by that. Interesting. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 7:23:14 AM EDT
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out since at least 2008, and is the laughing stock of guys over at www.hearth.com
fiskars is better. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:05:22 AM EDT
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Does it come in a left0handed version.
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:09:01 AM EDT
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Lets see them split some oak with that thing. Oak splits easy. Elm is a real bitch. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:24:14 AM EDT
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I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJM Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJM I would marry her even if she only has three toes. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:32:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oak splits easy. Elm is a real bitch. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Lets see them split some oak with that thing. Oak splits easy. Elm is a real bitch. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:33:11 AM EDT
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I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMQuote HistoryQuoted:
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJM
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:33:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMQuote HistoryQuoted:
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMI've done plenty of dumb shit while improperly dressed, like using a chain saw when wearing shorts... but that's a whole 'nother level of "I'm trying to hurt myself" right there |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:35:24 AM EDT
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I would marry her even if she only has three toes. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJM I would marry her even if she only has three toes. I'll bet she has great can- ing skills too
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:40:35 AM EDT
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I've done plenty of dumb shit while improperly dressed, like using a chain saw when wearing shorts... but that's a whole 'nother level of "I'm trying to hurt myself" right there Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The tire idea is free. The $250 Eurobitch axe can kiss my American ass! I'll take a barefoot axe lady over that any day (she is actually doing the same thing, cocking the head on entry, but with technique instead). This is not easy splitting wood either. http://youtu.be/7fWo0P0MdJMI've done plenty of dumb shit while improperly dressed, like using a chain saw when wearing shorts... but that's a whole 'nother level of "I'm trying to hurt myself" right there Some people realize their brain is the best safety. Other people rely on protection. Some people use both. While I prefer the latter, I don't look at that and think she is crazy. The hiking boots I'd be wearing would be no match for that axe anyway. And notice she never even comes close to the rocks she is splitting on much less her toes. |
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Posted: 4/19/2014 8:48:05 AM EDT
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Wonder how many folks would use proper technique if they were forced to be barefoot?
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