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Choosing the Right Ax for the Job

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

Working with firewood on the homestead, I’ve found a need for specialized axes to some extent. I’ve spoken before of the uses of a so-called “boy’s ax.” I also use and maintain a splitting ax, for chopping firewood and kindling, … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Ax Can Do a Man’s Job

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

Sometimes it takes a boy’s tool to do a man’s job . . . . I’ve found a child’s ax to be a useful tool around my woodpile. When we moved to our homestead, I sorted through many tools the … Continue reading →

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