That is not elm, that log just pops apart like maple which would be my guess. The bark looks like maple also. Elm grain is stringy, twisted, woven, and a tangled mess that defies most hand splitting. I am not suggesting that your splitter isn’t good I am just saying that that round isn’t anything like the elm we have around in these parts of Vermont.
I like the maul/splitter/axe and would like to try one someday.
Craig,
This is most certainly elm wood. Elm differs from location to location. It may not be the same you have in Vermont, but none the less we have sold many LeverAxes to Vermont with no negtive feedback at all. I hope you will get a chance to try a leverAxe. A surprize awaits you…
Does the Leveraxe handle twist when it strikes wood? Do you feel it twisting due to the lever action? Also, when it makes contact, does the safety feature/curled part of the ‘bit’ cause vibration to the hands? We burn locust, white/red oak, black cherry, silver/red maple and some gum…but we use a hydraulic splitter on the biggest rounds and the gum.
Thanks,
Yes, the LeverAxe handle does twist in your hand as it contacts the wood. You will definitely feel the twisting action if you hold the LeverAxe handle too tight. The key here is ‘Strike and Loosen’. We highly recommend wear smooth leather gloves when splitting wood with a LeverAxe. In addition hold the axe as loose as possible when it is hitting the wood. These two recommendations will exponentially increase the efficiency of your LeverAxe. The ‘hook’ on the back of the axe, which is officially known as the ‘brake’ does not case any vibrations to the hand. Thank you for specify which type of wood you are splitting. The LeverAxe will have no problem with these. In this case I would recommend the original LeverAxe, which weighs 5.5 lbs in total. Here is its link: https://leverax.com/product/leveraxe-buy-vipukirves/
LeverAxe performs great when splitting green wood. No big difference between green and seasoned for the LeverAxe! Check out our new product that makes splitting wood even easier: https://leverax.com/product/griprock-splitting-block/
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That is not elm, that log just pops apart like maple which would be my guess. The bark looks like maple also. Elm grain is stringy, twisted, woven, and a tangled mess that defies most hand splitting. I am not suggesting that your splitter isn’t good I am just saying that that round isn’t anything like the elm we have around in these parts of Vermont.
I like the maul/splitter/axe and would like to try one someday.
Craig,
This is most certainly elm wood. Elm differs from location to location. It may not be the same you have in Vermont, but none the less we have sold many LeverAxes to Vermont with no negtive feedback at all. I hope you will get a chance to try a leverAxe. A surprize awaits you…
Does the Leveraxe handle twist when it strikes wood? Do you feel it twisting due to the lever action? Also, when it makes contact, does the safety feature/curled part of the ‘bit’ cause vibration to the hands? We burn locust, white/red oak, black cherry, silver/red maple and some gum…but we use a hydraulic splitter on the biggest rounds and the gum.
Thanks,
Dwildman,
Yes, the LeverAxe handle does twist in your hand as it contacts the wood. You will definitely feel the twisting action if you hold the LeverAxe handle too tight. The key here is ‘Strike and Loosen’. We highly recommend wear smooth leather gloves when splitting wood with a LeverAxe. In addition hold the axe as loose as possible when it is hitting the wood. These two recommendations will exponentially increase the efficiency of your LeverAxe. The ‘hook’ on the back of the axe, which is officially known as the ‘brake’ does not case any vibrations to the hand. Thank you for specify which type of wood you are splitting. The LeverAxe will have no problem with these. In this case I would recommend the original LeverAxe, which weighs 5.5 lbs in total. Here is its link: https://leverax.com/product/leveraxe-buy-vipukirves/
is the lever axe available in Australia, specifically Western Australia?
Darren,
To get your LeverAxe in Australia please visit here: http://leveraxe.com.au/
Could this hold up against Australian hardwood ? If I get one sent down here will it cope or will it be knocked about n buggered after a few whacks ?
Reece,
Australian Hardwood is No problem for the LeverAxe. Here is evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqAPYz7-Y4I
Please contact the Australian Distributor for your LeverAxe, you will not be disappointed: http://leveraxe.com.au/
Can I buy in nz
For LeverAxe Sales in New Zealand, please contact: leveraxe.com.au
How does it hold up against green wood?
PETE,
LeverAxe performs great when splitting green wood. No big difference between green and seasoned for the LeverAxe! Check out our new product that makes splitting wood even easier:
https://leverax.com/product/griprock-splitting-block/